2. Taconic TLX-7 PCB Features

1. Base Material: Taconic TLX-7 high-frequency laminate, constructed with PTFE and reinforced with woven fiberglass
2. Layer Count: 2-layer rigid PCB, optimized for low layer count microwave designs
3. Finished Board Thickness: 30mil, providing a balance of structural stability and design flexibility
4. Low and stable dielectric constant (DK) of 2.6, ensuring consistent electrical performance across applications
5. Extremely low dissipation factor (DF), minimizing signal loss even at millimeter-wave frequencies
6. Board Dimensions: 102mm x 86mm = 1PCS, with a tolerance of +/- 0.15mm for precise fit
7. Minimum Trace/Space: 4/6 mils, supporting detailed circuit designs for high-frequency functionality
8. Minimum Hole Size: 0.5mm, compatible with standard component mounting requirements
9. Blind Vias: Not included, streamlining manufacturing while maintaining performance
10. Finished Cu Weight (Outer Layers): 1oz (1.4 mils), ensuring reliable conductivity
11. Via Plating Thickness: 20 μm, enhancing interconnection reliability
12. Surface Finish: Immersion Gold, delivering superior solderability, corrosion resistance, and signal integrity
13. Top Silkscreen: White, enabling clear component identification where needed
14. Bottom Silkscreen: No, optimizing the board for high-frequency signal performance
15. Top Solder Mask: No, supporting precise component placement and signal transmission
16. Bottom Solder Mask: No, reducing signal interference in critical high-frequency applications
17. UL 94 V-0 Flammability Rating, ensuring compliance with safety standards for diverse use cases

3. Taconic TLX-7 PCB Benefits

1. Boasts exceptional mechanical and thermal properties, ensuring durability and reliable performance in harsh operating environments.
2. Low and stable dielectric constant (DK) guarantees consistent electrical performance, critical for maintaining signal integrity in high-frequency applications.
3. Exceptional dimensional stability prevents warping or distortion during manufacturing and operation, reducing defects and improving long-term reliability.
4. Low moisture absorption enhances resistance to humid conditions, preserving performance and extending the PCB’s service life.
5. UL 94 V-0 flammability rating meets strict safety requirements, making it suitable for applications with high safety standards.
6. Tightly controlled dielectric constant minimizes performance variability across production runs, ensuring repeatable, reliable results for every PCB.
7. Extremely low dissipation factor (DF) reduces signal loss, even at millimeter-wave frequencies, optimizing performance for RF and microwave systems.
8. Tailored for low layer count microwave designs, simplifying manufacturing while delivering high-frequency performance, reducing production costs.
9. Immersion Gold surface finish ensures strong solder joints and corrosion resistance, enhancing long-term reliability and reducing maintenance needs.
10. Complies with IPC-Class-2 quality standards, striking an ideal balance between cost-effectiveness and performance with minor cosmetic imperfections that do not affect functionality.
11. 100% electrical testing prior to shipment guarantees that each PCB meets performance specifications, reducing post-delivery failures.
12. 2-layer rigid construction offers simplicity in design and manufacturing, while still supporting the demands of low layer count microwave applications.

4. PCB Construction Details

PCB Construction Item	Detailed Specification
Core Base Material	Taconic TLX-7 High-Frequency Laminate
PCB Layer Configuration	2-Layer Rigid Structure
Board Dimensions (Single Unit)	102mm x 86mm, Tolerance of +/- 0.15mm
Minimum Trace/Space Width	4 mils / 6 mils
Smallest Hole Diameter	0.5mm
Blind Vias Configuration	Not Equipped
Final Board Thickness	30mil
Outer Layer Copper Weight	1oz (Equivalent to 1.4 mils)
Via Plating Thickness	20 μm
Surface Treatment	Immersion Gold
Top Side Silkscreen	White Color
Bottom Side Silkscreen	Not Applied
Top Solder Mask	Not Applied
Bottom Solder Mask	Not Applied
Electrical Testing (Pre-Shipment)	100% Full Electrical Testing Conducted

5. PCB Layer Stackup Details

The 2-layer rigid PCB features the following layered structure, ordered from the top copper layer to the bottom copper layer:

1. Top Copper Layer (Copper_layer_1) – 35 μm Thickness
2. Taconic TLX-7 Core Material – 0.762 mm (30mil) Thickness
3. Bottom Copper Layer (Copper_layer_2) – 35 μm Thickness

6. PCB Key Statistics

1. Total Number of Components: 31
2. Overall Pad Count: 56
3. Through-Hole Pad Quantity: 32
4. Top-Side SMT Pad Count: 24
5. Bottom-Side SMT Pad Quantity: 0
6. Total Via Count: 29
7. Number of Circuit Nets: 2

7. Artwork Format Provided

Gerber RS-274-X (Industry-Standard Format for PCB Manufacturing)

8. Quality Assurance Standard

IPC-Class-2 Quality Standard – Complies with industry-defined criteria for high-frequency, RF, and microwave PCBs. This standard achieves an optimal balance between cost efficiency and performance, allowing for minor cosmetic blemishes that do not impact the board’s functional reliability.

9. Global Availability

This Taconic TLX-7 2-layer PCB is available for shipment to locations worldwide, ensuring global accessibility for diverse industry needs.

10. Common Application Areas

1. Radar Systems
2. Phased Array Antennas
3. Mobile Communication Equipment
4. Microwave Testing Apparatus
5. Microwave Signal Transmission Devices
6. RF Components and Assemblies

Product Overview

Taconic TLX-7 30mil High-Frequency PCB is a high-reliability circuit board designed specifically to meet the rigorous demands of RF and microwave applications. Built around Taconic TLX-7 laminate, TLX-7 2-Layer rigid PCB delivers outstanding signal integrity and electrical stability, making it a top choice for precision-focused systems. With a 30mil thickness, 2-layer rigid design, and adherence to IPC-Class-2 quality standards, Taconic TLX-7 PCB substrate offers a low, stable dielectric constant (DK 2.6), an extremely low dissipation factor (DF), and excellent dimensional stability—qualities that make it well-suited for radar systems, phased array antennas, mobile communication devices, and other high-frequency equipment. Equipped with Immersion Gold surface treatment, low moisture absorption capabilities, a UL 94 V-0 flammability rating, and 100% pre-shipment electrical testing, this PCB merges durability, safety, and high performance seamlessly. Optimized for low-layer-count microwave designs and supported by global availability, it serves as a cost-effective, dependable solution for precision high-frequency applications across telecommunications, defense, and test equipment sectors.

 

Founded in 2003, Shenzhen Bicheng Electronics Technology Co., Ltd is an established high frequency PCB supplier and exporter in Shenzhen, China, serving customers worldwide.

 

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