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Rogers RT/duroid 5870 High Frequency PCB Material

 

 

Introduction

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In today's article, we will be discussing the construction of RT/duroid 5870 high-frequency laminates.

 

Rogers RT/duroid 5870 laminates are advanced PTFE composites that incorporate glass microfibers for reinforcement. Rogers 5870 laminates offer exceptional performance in high-frequency applications, characterized by a low dielectric constant (Dk). The incorporation of randomly oriented microfibers within the PTFE composites ensures a remarkable level of Dk uniformity. With its low Dk loss, RT/duroid 5870 PCB materials are particularly well-suited for high-frequency and broadband applications where minimizing dispersion and losses is crucial. These laminates extend their effectiveness to frequencies in the Ku-band and beyond.

 

Thank you for tuning in, and let's delve into the details of RT/duroid 5870 laminates.

 

Data sheet

During the manufacturing process, the dielectric constant (εProcess) of Rogers RT/duroid 5870 is 2.33 with a tolerance of ±0.02. This value is measured in the Z direction at frequencies of 1 MHz (IPC-TM-650 2.5.5.3) and 10 GHz (IPC-TM 2.5.5.5).

 

 

The design dielectric constant of RT/duroid 5870 is 2.33, measured in the Z direction. The measurements are performed within the frequency range of 8 GHz to 40 GHz using the Differential Phase Length Method.

 

 

The dissipation factor of RT/duroid 5870 is 0.0005 at C24/23/50 and 0.0012 at 10 GHz. This value is measured in the Z direction at frequencies of 1 MHz (IPC-TM-650 2.5.5.3) and 10 GHz (IPC-TM 2.5.5.5).

 

 

Rogers RT/duroid 5870 high frequency circuit laminate has a thermal coefficient of the dielectric constant of -115 ppm/℃. This measurement is conducted over a temperature range of -50℃ to 150℃ (IPC-TM-650 2.5.5.5).

 

 

The volume resistivity of RT/duroid 5870 is 2 x 10^7 Mohm cm. This value is measured in the Z direction at C/96/35/90 (ASTM D 257).

 

 

 

RT/duroid 5870 circuit material has a surface resistivity of 2 x 10^7 Mohm at C/96/35/90 (ASTM D 257).

 

 

The specific heat of RT/duroid 5870 is 0.96 joules/gram/kelvin (0.23 cal/g/°C). The specific heat is calculated.

 

 

In the X direction, the tensile modulus of RT/duroid 5870 is 1300 MPa (189 kpsi) at 23℃ and 490 MPa (71 kpsi) at 100℃. In the Y direction, it is 1280 MPa (185 kpsi) at 23℃ and 430 MPa (63 kpsi) at 100℃. The measurements are conducted according to ASTM D 638.

 

 

The ultimate stress of RT/duroid 5870 is 50 MPa (7.3 kpsi) in the X direction and 42 MPa (6.1 kpsi) in the Y direction, tested at 23℃.

 

 

The ultimate strain of RT/duroid 5870 is 9.8% in the X direction and 8.7% in the Y direction, tested at 23℃.

 

 

In the X direction, the compressive modulus of RT/duroid 5870 is 1210 MPa (176 kpsi), 1360 MPa (198 kpsi) in the Y direction, and 803 MPa (120 kpsi) in the Z direction at 23℃. The measurements are conducted according to ASTM D 695.

 

 

The ultimate stress of the compressive modulus is 30 MPa (4.4 kpsi) in the X direction, 37 MPa (5.3 kpsi) in the Y direction, and 54 MPa (7.8 kpsi) in the Z direction, tested at 23℃.

 

 

The ultimate strain of the compressive modulus is 4% in the X direction, 3.3% in the Y direction, and 8.7% in the Z direction, tested at 23℃.

 

 

The moisture absorption of RT/duroid 5870 is 0.02% when tested with a thickness of 0.62" (1.6 mm) according to D48/50 (ASTM D 570).

 

 

The thermal conductivity of RT/duroid 5870 is 0.22 W/m/k in the Z direction at 80℃ (ASTM C 518).

 

 

The coefficient of thermal expansion of RT/duroid 5870 is 22 ppm/℃ in the X direction, 28 ppm/℃ in the Y direction, and 173 ppm/℃ in the Z direction. The measurements areconducted from 0℃ to 100℃ (IPC-TM-650 2.4.41).

 

 

The decomposition temperature (Td) of RT/duroid 5870 is 500℃. The Td value is determined using Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) and tested according to ASTM D 3850.

 

 

The density of RT/duroid 5870 is 2.2 gm/cm3, measured in grams per cubic centimeter. The density measurement is performed according to ASTM D 792.

 

 

The copper peel strength of RT/duroid 5870 is 27.2 Pounds per linear inch (4.8 N/mm). This measurement is taken on 1 oz (35mm) Electro-Deposited Copper (EDC) foil after a solder float process. The testing is conducted according to IPC-TM-650 2.4.8.

 

 

RT/duroid 5870 laminate has a flammability rating of V-0. This rating indicates that the material has passed the UL 94 flammability test and is considered to be self-extinguishing.

 

 

Rogers RT/duroid 5870 substrate is compatible with lead-free manufacturing processes. This means that the material can be used without issues in electronic assemblies that comply with lead-free regulations.

 

RT/duroid 5870 Typical Value

Property

RT/duroid 5870

Direction

Units

Condition

Test Method

Dielectric Constant,εProcess

2.33
2.33±0.02 spec.

Z

N/A

C24/23/50
C24/23/50

1 MHz IPC-TM-650 2.5.5.3
10 GHz IPC-TM 2.5.5.5

Dielectric Constant,εDesign

2.33

Z

N/A

8GHz to 40 GHz

Differential Phase Length Method

Dissipation Factor,tanδ

0.0005
0.0012

Z

N/A

C24/23/50
C24/23/50

1 MHz IPC-TM-650 2.5.5.3
10 GHz IPC-TM 2.5.5.5

Thermal Coefficient of ε

-115

Z

ppm/℃

-50℃to 150℃

IPC-TM-650 2.5.5.5

Volume Resistivity

2 x 107

Z

Mohm cm

C/96/35/90

ASTM D 257

Surface Resistivity

2 x 107

Z

Mohm

C/96/35/90

ASTM D 257

Specific Heat

0.96(0.23)

N/A

j/g/k
(cal/g/c)

N/A

Calculated

Tensile Modulus

Test at 23℃

Test at 100℃

N/A

MPa(kpsi)

A

ASTM D 638

 

1300(189)

490(71)

X

 

 

 

 

1280(185)

430(63)

Y

 

 

 

Ultimate Stress

50(7.3)

34(4.8)

X

 

 

 

 

42(6.1)

34(4.8)

Y

 

 

 

Ultimate Strain

9.8

8.7

X

%

 

 

 

9.8

8.6

Y

 

 

 

Compressive Modulus

1210(176)

680(99

X

MPa(kpsi)

A

ASTM D 695

 

1360(198)

860(125)

Y

 

 

 

 

803(120)

520(76)

Z

 

 

 

Ultimate Stress

30(4.4)

23(3.4

X

 

 

 

 

37(5.3)

25(3.7)

Y

 

 

 

 

54(7.8)

37(5.3)

Z

 

 

 

Ultimate Strain

4

4.3

X

%

 

 

 

3.3

3.3

Y

 

 

 

 

8.7

8.5

Z

 

 

 

Moisture Absorption

0.02

N/A

%

0.62"(1.6mm) D48/50

ASTM D 570

Thermal Conductivity

0.22

Z

W/m/k

80℃

ASTM C 518

Coefficient of Thermal Expansion

22
28
173

X
Y
Z

ppm/℃

0-100℃

IPC-TM-650 2.4.41

Td

500

N/A

℃ TGA

N/A

ASTM D 3850

Density

2.2

N/A

gm/cm3

N/A

ASTM D 792

Copper Peel

27.2(4.8)

N/A

Pli(N/mm)

1oz(35mm)EDC foil
after solder float

IPC-TM-650 2.4.8

Flammability

V-0

N/A

N/A

N/A

UL 94

Lead-free Process Compatible

Yes

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

 

A Substrate and Applications

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In our daily lives, we come across a wide range of applications where this particular RT/duroid 5870 copper clad laminate is employed. These applications span various industries, including commercial airline broadband antennas, microstrip and stripline circuits, millimeter wave technologies, radar systems, and point-to-point digital radio antennas. The versatility of this PCB makes it an integral component in these diverse and important applications.