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F4BME275 Copper Clad Laminates

 

 

Introduction

Wangling F4BME275 is a high-performance PTFE-based laminate (reinforced model of the F4BME series) with a precisely controlled fiberglass cloth-PTFE resin-film composition. Engineered for RF, microwave, and communication applications, F4BME275 laminate offers stable dielectric properties, ultra-low loss, and reliable signal integrity—ideal for multilayer PCBs and temperature-fluctuating environments. Available with RTF copper foil for optimized impedance control, F4BME275 PCB substrate excels in cellular antennas, radar systems, and satellite communication.

 

Catering to aerospace, defense, and other high-reliability sectors, F4BME275 material supports precision components like phase shifters and power dividers, ensuring consistent high-frequency performance. As a trusted domestic solution, it balances cost-effectiveness and quality for mission-critical designs.

 

Wangling F4BME275 PCB raw material is a practical domestic choice for RF, microwave, and aerospace circuits. Widely used in phased array antennas, automotive radar, and satellite systems, it delivers enhanced reinforcement for demanding scenarios, meeting rigorous high-frequency application requirements.

 

Features & Benefits

-Low DK

-Low loss

-F4BME paired with RTF copper foil, excellent PIM performance

-Diverse sizes, cost-effective

-Radiation resistance, low outgassing

-Commercialized, large-scale production, high cost-effectiveness

 

Laminate Models and Data Sheet

The data sheet provides technical parameters and specifications for a specific product model. It includes various characteristics and performance measurements of the product. This information is essential for potential customers, engineers, and other stakeholders who need to understand the capabilities and limitations of the product.

 

Let's go through the product's technical parameters as mentioned in the data sheet:

 

Dielectric Constant (Typical):

Test Conditions: Measured at 10GHz.

The dielectric constant values are provided for different product models ranging from F4BME217 to F4BME300.

 

Dielectric Constant Tolerance:

The dielectric constant tolerance values indicate the acceptable deviation from the typical dielectric constant for each product model.

 

Loss Tangent (Typical):

Test Conditions: Measured at 10GHz and 20GHz.

The loss tangent values represent the dissipation of energy within the material at different frequencies for each product model.

 

Dielectric Constant Temperature Coefficient:

Test Conditions: Measured over a temperature range from -55ºC to 150ºC.

Unit: PPM/℃ (parts per million per degree Celsius).

The temperature coefficient values indicate how the dielectric constant changes with temperature for each product model.

 

Peel Strength:

Unit: N/mm (Newton per millimeter).

The peel strength values represent the bonding strength between different layers of the material for each product model.

 

Volume Resistivity:

Test Conditions: Standard conditions.

Unit: MΩ.cm (megaohm centimeters).

The volume resistivity values indicate the resistance to electric current flow through the material for each product model.

 

Surface Resistivity:

Test Conditions: Standard conditions.

Unit: MΩ (megaohms).

The surface resistivity values indicate the resistance to electric current flow across the surface of the material for each product model.

 

Electrical Strength (Z direction):

Test Conditions: Measured at 5KW with a voltage change rate of 500V/s.

Unit: KV/mm (kilovolts per millimeter).

The electrical strength values represent the ability of the material to withstand electric stress in the Z direction for each product model.

 

Breakdown Voltage (XY direction):

Test Conditions: Measured at 5KW with a voltage change rate of 500V/s.

Unit: KV (kilovolts).

The breakdown voltage values indicate the voltage at which the material fails in the XY direction for each product model.

 

Coefficient of Thermal Expansion:

Test Conditions: Measured over a temperature range from -55ºC to 288ºC.

Unit: ppm/ºC (parts per million per degree Celsius).

The coefficient of thermal expansion values represent the material's dimensional change with temperature in both the XY direction and the Z direction.

 

Thermal Stress:

Test Conditions: Measured at 260℃ for 10 seconds, repeated three times.

The thermal stress values indicate whether the material experiences delamination under high-temperature conditions for each product model.

 

Water Absorption:

Test Conditions: Measured at 20±2℃ for 24 hours.

Unit: Percentage (%).

The water absorption values indicate the material's ability to absorb water under specific conditions for each product model.

 

Density:

Test Conditions: Measured at room temperature.

Unit: g/cm3 (grams per cubic centimeter).

The density values represent the mass per unit volume of the material for each product model.

 

Long-Term Operating Temperature:

Test Conditions: Measured in a high-low temperature chamber.

Unit: ℃ (degrees Celsius).

The long-term operating temperature values indicate the recommended temperature range for continuous operation of the material for each product model.

 

Thermal Conductivity (Z direction):

Test Conditions: Not specified.

Unit: W/(M.K) (watts per meter Kelvin).

The thermal conductivity values represent the material's ability to conduct heat in the Z direction for each product model.

 

PIM (Passive Intermodulation):

Test Conditions: Only applicable to F4BME product model.

Unit: dBc (decibels relative to the carrier).

The PIM value represents the level of passive intermodulation distortion for the specific product model.

 

Flammability:

The flammability values indicate the product's resistance to burning and its compliance with the UL-94 standard. V-0 is the highest rating.

 

Material Composition:

This section provides information about the material composition of the product. It states that the product is composed of PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) and fiberglass cloth. F4BM is paired with ED (electro-deposited) copper foil, while F4BME is paired with reverse-treated (RTF) copper foil.

 

Product Technical Parameters

Product Model & Data Sheet

Product Features

Test Conditions

Unit

F4BME217

F4BME220

F4BME233

F4BME245

 

Dielectric Constant (Typical)

10GHz

/

2.17

2.2

2.33

2.45

 

Dielectric Constant Tolerance

/

/

±0.04

±0.04

±0.04

±0.05

 

Loss Tangent (Typical)

10GHz

/

0.001

0.001

0.0011

0.0012

 

 

20GHz

/

0.0014

0.0014

0.0015

0.0017

 

Dielectric Constant Temperature Coefficient

-55ºC150ºC

PPM/℃

-150

-142

-130

-120

 

Peel Strength

1 OZ F4BM

N/mm

>1.8

>1.8

>1.8

>1.8

 

 

1 OZ F4BME

N/mm

>1.6

>1.6

>1.6

>1.6

 

Volume Resistivity

Standard Condition

MΩ.cm

≥6×10^6

≥6×10^6

≥6×10^6

≥6×10^6

 

Surface Resistivity

Standard Condition

≥1×10^6

≥1×10^6

≥1×10^6

≥1×10^6

 

Electrical Strength (Z direction)

5KW500V/s

KV/mm

>23

>23

>23

>25

 

Breakdown Voltage (XY direction)

5KW500V/s

KV

>30

>30

>32

>32

 

Coefficientof Thermal Expansion

XY direction

-55 º~288ºC

ppm/ºC

25, 34

25, 34

22, 30

20, 25

 

 

Z direction

-55 º~288ºC

ppm/ºC

240

240

205

187

 

Thermal Stress

260℃, 10s3 times

No delamination

No delamination

No delamination

No delamination

 

Water Absorption

20±2℃, 24 hours

%

≤0.08

≤0.08

≤0.08

≤0.08

 

Density

Room Temperature

g/cm3

2.17

2.18

2.20

2.22

 

Long-Term Operating Temperature

High-Low Temperature Chamber

-55+260

-55+260

-55+260

-55+260

 

Thermal Conductivity

Z direction

W/(M.K)

0.24

0.24

0.28

0.30

 

PIM

Only applicable to F4BME

dBc

≤-159

≤-159

≤-159

≤-159

 

Flammability

/

UL-94

V-0

V-0

V-0

V-0

 

Material Composition

/

/

PTFE, Fiberglass Cloth
F4BM paired with ED copper foil, F4BME paired with reverse-treated (RTF) copper foil.

 

 

 

Product Technical Parameters

Product Model & Data Sheet

Product Features

Test Conditions

Unit

F4BME255

F4BME265

F4BME275

F4BME294

F4BME300

Dielectric Constant (Typical)

10GHz

/

2.55

2.65

2.75

2.94

3.0

Dielectric Constant Tolerance

/

/

±0.05

±0.05

±0.05

±0.06

±0.06

Loss Tangent (Typical)

10GHz

/

0.0013

0.0013

0.0015

0.0016

0.0017

20GHz

/

0.0018

0.0019

0.0021

0.0023

0.0025

Dielectric Constant Temperature Coefficient

-55ºC150ºC

PPM/℃

-110

-100

-92

-85

-80

Peel Strength

1 OZ F4BM

N/mm

>1.8

>1.8

>1.8

>1.8

>1.8

1 OZ F4BME

N/mm

>1.6

>1.6

>1.6

>1.6

>1.6

Volume Resistivity

Standard Condition

MΩ.cm

≥6×10^6

≥6×10^6

≥6×10^6

≥6×10^6

≥6×10^6

Surface Resistivity

Standard Condition

≥1×10^6

≥1×10^6

≥1×10^6

≥1×10^6

≥1×10^6

Electrical Strength (Z direction)

5KW500V/s

KV/mm

>25

>25

>28

>30

>30

Breakdown Voltage (XY direction)

5KW500V/s

KV

>34

>34

>35

>36

>36

Coefficientof Thermal Expansion

XY direction

-55 º~288ºC

ppm/ºC

16, 21

14, 17

14, 16

12, 15

12, 15

Z direction

-55 º~288ºC

ppm/ºC

173

142

112

98

95

Thermal Stress

260℃, 10s3 times

No delamination

No delamination

No delamination

No delamination

No delamination

Water Absorption

20±2℃, 24 hours

%

≤0.08

≤0.08

≤0.08

≤0.08

≤0.08

Density

Room Temperature

g/cm3

2.25

2.25

2.28

2.29

2.29

Long-Term Operating Temperature

High-Low Temperature Chamber

-55+260

-55+260

-55+260

-55+260

-55+260

Thermal Conductivity

Z direction

W/(M.K)

0.33

0.36

0.38

0.41

0.42

PIM

Only applicable to F4BME

dBc

≤-159

≤-159

≤-159

≤-159

≤-159

Flammability

/

UL-94

V-0

V-0

V-0

V-0

V-0

Material Composition

/

/

PTFE, Fiberglass Cloth
F4BM paired with ED copper foil, F4BME paired with reverse-treated (RTF) copper foil.

 

 

A F4BME275 Laminate and Typical Applications

Displayed on the screen is a F4BME275 copper clad laminates.

 

F4BME275 high-frequency circuit material is widely utilized in microwave, RF, and radar systems. Its superior performance also makes it suitable for a range of key components and systems, including phase shifters, passive components, power dividers, couplers, combiners, feed networks, phased array antennas, satellite communication systems, and base station antennas.

 

 

Final - F4BME series aluminum-based/copper-based boards

F4BME series laminates can provide aluminum-based or copper-based materials, where one side of the dielectric layer is covered with copper foil, and the other side is covered with either aluminum-based material or copper-based , serving as shielding or heat dissipation purposes.