Taconic TLX-6 2-Layer High Frequency PCB Built on 3.5mil Substrate with Immersion Gold Finish for Radar and Mobile Communication Antenna Equipment

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1. Product Introduction

Taconic TLX-6 high-frequency PCB is a fiberglass-reinforced PTFE circuit board substrate engineered for mass-production RF and antenna manufacturing. As a core member of Taconic TLX series laminates, TLX-6 substrate delivers consistent long-term reliability across diverse RF and microwave operating environments. TLX-6 PCB material supports customizable dielectric thickness options and multiple copper foil weight configurations to match various low-layer-count microwave PCB design demands. The integrated woven fiberglass structure adds robust mechanical reinforcement to withstand harsh operating conditions without degrading electrical performance. Key rugged environment capabilities include anti-creep performance for bolted PCBs exposed to intense aerospace launch vibration, stable output under continuous engine high-temperature operation, NASA-compliant radiation resistance and ultra-low outgassing for space-grade hardware, corrosion resistance for marine warship antenna substrates, and steady electrical behavior across broad temperature bands for flight altimeter circuits. With adjustable dielectric constant ranging from 2.45 to 2.65, Taconic TLX-6 RF PCB acts as a universal industrial workhorse substrate for couplers, splitters, combiners, amplifiers and all forms of antenna assemblies used in commercial, aerospace and naval RF systems.

2. Core Features

• Fiberglass reinforced PTFE composite construction for balanced mechanical rigidity and low RF loss
• Fixed tight tolerance DK range from 2.45 to 2.65 with consistent dielectric performance
• Versatile customizable laminate thickness and copper cladding selections
• Outstanding anti-creep, high-temperature, radiation and wide-temperature-cycle resistance
• Low outgassing formulation meeting NASA space material specifications
• Marine-grade environmental stability for shipboard antenna hardware
• UL 94 V0 certified flame retardant performance
• Optimized material formula exclusively for low layer count microwave PCB layouts
• Capable of achieving PIM performance below -160 dBc under standard testing conditions

3. Key Material Benefits

• Superior PIM performance with measured values lower than -160 dBc for sensitive RF signal transmission
• Balanced mechanical strength and steady thermal characteristics under long operating cycles
• Low, predictable dielectric constant with strict production tolerance control
• Minimal dimensional shift during lamination, soldering and temperature cycling
• Ultra-low moisture absorption to retain stable electrical properties in humid environments
• Low dissipation factor (DF) to reduce microwave signal attenuation
• UL 94 V0 flame retardant rating for industrial and aerospace safety compliance
• Perfect material solution for all 2-layer and low-layer microwave PCB designs

4. PCB Construction Details

5. PCB Stackup

This 2-layer rigid PCB adopts symmetrical copper-clad stackup centered on Taconic TLX-6 dielectric core:

• Outer Copper Layer 1: 35 μm (1oz Finished Copper)
• Dielectric Core: Taconic TLX-6, 0.089mm (3.5mil)
• Outer Copper Layer 2: 35 μm (1oz Finished Copper)

6. PCB Statistics

• Total Components: 102
• Total Pads: 98
• Thru Hole Pads: 61
• Top SMT Pads: 37
• Bottom SMT Pads: 0
• Total Vias: 127
• Total Nets: 2

7. Manufacturing File Format

Artwork File Standard: Gerber RS-274-X

8. Quality Compliance Standard

Production Quality Grade: IPC-Class-2

9. Global Supply Availability

Worldwide Custom PCB Manufacturing & Delivery Service

10. Typical Application Scenarios

• Ground & Airborne Radar Systems
• Mobile Communication Base Station Hardware
• Precision Microwave Test Equipment
• Microwave Signal Transmission Devices
• RF Couplers, Power Splitters, Signal Combiners & RF Power Amplifiers
• Commercial, Aerospace & Naval Antenna Assemblies

11. Taconic TLX Series Copper Clad Laminate Full Introduction

Taconic TLX series fiberglass reinforced microwave copper clad laminates are universal PTFE-based substrate materials built to deliver consistent reliability across full-spectrum RF applications.

Core Material Versatility The TLX PCB material platform supports a controllable DK range of 2.45 to 2.65, paired with flexible customizable dielectric thickness and multiple copper cladding options, which fully matches the design demands of all low-layer microwave PCBs.

Mechanical Reinforcement For Harsh Working Environments The woven fiberglass filler inside TLX laminates provides strong structural reinforcement to counteract material deformation under extreme operating conditions:

• Anti-creep property for bolt-fixed circuit boards subjected to heavy vibration during space vehicle launch
• Stable performance under continuous high-temperature exposure of engine module assemblies
• Radiation resistant, low-outgassing composition that meets NASA official space material criteria
• Stable electrical performance under salt spray and extreme temperature fluctuations for shipboard warship antennas
• Consistent dielectric behavior across wide temperature bands for flight altimeter circuit substrates

Broad Component Manufacturing Compatibility The adjustable DK spectrum of TLX copper clad laminates enables mass production of diversified RF passive hardware, including couplers, splitters, combiners, power amplifiers and various antenna units.

Core Performance Advantages Of TLX Copper Clad Laminates

• Outstanding PIM performance, with test data below -160 dBc
• Balanced mechanical rigidity and stable thermal performance
• Low dielectric constant with ultra-tight batch tolerance
• Excellent dimensional stability during lamination and reflow processes
• Minimal moisture absorption rate to avoid electrical parameter drift in damp environments
• Low DF value to suppress microwave signal loss
• UL 94 V0 flame retardant certification
• Optimized formulation exclusively for low-layer microwave PCB projects
• Main Application Coverage Of TLX Series Substrates
• All types of communication antennas
• RF mixers, power splitters, filters and signal combiners
• General RF passive components

12.TLX-6 DataSheet

13. Product Summary

Taconic TLX-6 2-Layer High Frequency PCB is a standardized custom microwave circuit board built on 3.5mil thick Taconic TLX-6 PTFE fiberglass laminate. This 0.2mm finished thickness double-sided PCB features symmetrical 1oz outer copper layers, full double-sided mask-free construction, single-side white silkscreen and immersion gold surface finish. Manufactured per IPC-Class-2 specifications with full 100% electrical testing before shipment, the board leverages TLX-6 copper clad laminate’s low DF, tight DK control and ultra-low PIM performance. It delivers reliable stable signal output for radar hardware, mobile communication antennas and all common low-layer RF passive components, while retaining strong mechanical and environmental resistance for aerospace, marine and industrial microwave equipment.