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Taconic RF-45 High Frequency PCB Material

 

 

Introduction

 

Taconic RF-45 PCB is made of a ceramic-filled PTFE resin laminate reinforced with woven fiberglass. Taconic RF-45 is a kind of low loss laminate alternative to FR-4, dielectric constant (DK) flat over temperature and DF is stable over frequency.

 

 

Typical Applications

 

GPS Antennas

RFID Antennas

Satellite Radio Antennas

 

 

 

Our PCB Capabilities

 

Our PCB Capabilities (RF-45 PCB)

 

PCB Material:

Ceramic filled PTFE Resin

Designation:

RF-45

Dielectric constant:

4.5

Dissipation Factor

0.0037 10GHz

Layer count:

Double Sided PCB, Multilayer PCB, Hybrid PCB

Copper weight:

0.5oz (17 µm), 1oz (35µm), 2oz (70µm)

Laminate thickness:

20mil (0.508mm), 25mil (0.635mm), 31mil (0.787mm), 62mil (1.575mm), 125mil (3.175mm)

PCB size:

≤400mm X 500mm

Solder mask:

Green, Black, Blue, Yellow, Red etc.

Surface finish:

Bare copper, HASL, ENIG, Immersion silver, Immersion tin, OSP etc..

 

 

 

Data Sheet of Taconic RF-45 PCB

Property

Test Method

Unit

Value

Material

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RF-45

Dielectric Constant

IPC-TM-650 2.5.5.6

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4.5

Dissipation Factor @ 10GHz

IPC-TM-650 2.5.5.5.1

/

0.0037

Moisture Absorption

IPC-TM-650 2.6.2.1

%

≤0.04

Flexural Strength (MD)

ASTM D790

psi

20700

Flexural STRENGTH (CD)

ASTM D790

psi

19300

Peel Strength (1 oz VLP)

IPC-TM-650 2.4.8 (Thermal Stress)

lbs/linear inch

10

Thermal Conductivity

ASTM F 433

W/m/K

0.33

Volume Resistivity

IPC-TM-650 2.5.17.1

Mohm/cm

1.4 x 108

Surface Resistivity

IPC-TM-650.2.5.17.1

Mohm

3.3 x 106

CTE (x)

IPC-TM-650-2.4.41 (>RT -125℃)

ppm/℃

9

CTE (y)

IPC-TM-650-2.4.41 (>RT -125℃)

ppm/℃

13

CTE (z)

IPC-TM-650-2.4.41 (>RT -125℃)

ppm/℃

96

Flammability Rating

UL94

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V-0

 

 

Conclusion

 

Taconic RF-45 PCB represents a high-performance solution engineered for critical RF and microwave applications, integrating Taconic’s specialized laminate technology with rigorous printed circuit board manufacturing standards. Designed to meet the demands of modern wireless systems—including satellite communications, RFID technology, and 5G infrastructure—the Taconic RF-45 PCB Circuit Board ensures consistent signal integrity, operational durability, and long-term reliability in challenging environments.