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August 25, 2017 | Rogers CorporationEstimated reading time: 1 minute
Rogers Corporation has introduced CLTE-MW laminates, a line of ceramic filled, woven glass reinforced PTFE composites. CLTE-MW laminates were developed to provide a cost effective, high performance material for the circuit designer. This unique laminate system is well suited for applications that have limitations in thickness due to either physical or electrical constraints.
The seven available thickness options from 3 mils to 10 mils ensure that ideal signal to ground spacing exists for today’s 5G and other millimeter wave designs. In addition, a variety of copper foil options are available including rolled, reverse treated ED, and standard ED. Resistive foil and metal plate options are also available upon request.
CLTE-MW laminates are reinforced with spread glass, which along with a high filler loading help minimize the high frequency glass weave effects on electromagnetic wave propagation. Their woven glass reinforcement also provides excellent dimensional stability. Other key features of the laminate include low z-axis CTE (30ppm/°C) for excellent plated through hole reliability, a low loss tangent of 0.0015 at 10 GHz to enable low loss designs, and low moisture absorption of 0.03% to ensure stable performance in a range of operating environments.
Thermal conductivity of 0.42 W/(m.K) enables heat dissipation in aggressive designs along with a high dielectric strength of 630 V/mil to ensure good z-axis insulation between conductor layers. The UL94 V-0 flammability rating enables the use of CLTE-MW laminates in commercial applications.
CLTE-MW laminates are well suited for a range of applications including amplifiers, antennas, baluns, couplers and filters. Applicable markets range from commercial and consumer to defense and aerospace.
About Rogers Corporation
Rogers Corporation is a global technology leader in engineered materials to power, protect, and connect our world. With more than 180 years of materials science experience, Rogers delivers high-performance solutions that enable clean energy, Internet connectivity, advanced transportation and other technologies where reliability is critical. Rogers delivers Power Electronics Solutions for energy-efficient motor drives, vehicle electrification, and alternative energy; Elastomeric Material Solutions for sealing, vibration management, and impact protection in mobile devices, transportation interiors, and performance apparel; and Advanced Connectivity Solutions materials for wireless infrastructure, automotive safety and radar systems. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona (USA), Rogers operates manufacturing facilities in the United States, China, Germany, Belgium, Hungary, and South Korea, with joint ventures and sales offices worldwide. For more information, click here.
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