High-Performance Foundation for Next-Generation Electronics
Isola PCB laminates represent the cutting edge of advanced circuit materials, designed and manufactured by a global material sciences leader with over 100 years of innovation in the electronics industry As a premier manufacturer of copper-clad laminates and dielectric prepregs used to fabricate multilayer printed circuit boards (PCBs), Isola operates manufacturing, research and development, technical support and sales teams across Asia, Europe, and the United States
Product Overview
Isola specializes in creating laminate and prepreg materials for technology applications spanning from automotive power distribution and 5G networks to aerospace and defense systems . Their high-performance laminate materials feature proprietary resin formulations engineered to satisfy the most demanding criteria in the most demanding electronic equipment.
Core Product Categories
Standard FR-4 Laminates Standard laminate material made of woven glass fabric and epoxy resin, suitable for most general PCB applications
High-Speed Digital Laminates Engineered for high-speed digital applications with low dielectric loss and low signal skew, including advanced materials like Tachyon and Tachyon-100G with dielectric constant (Dk) of 3.02 and dissipation factor (Df) of 0.002, maintaining stability up to 40 GHz
RF/Microwave Laminates Specialized materials with low dielectric constant and low loss tangent for RF/microwave applications, including Duroid® laminates with precisely controlled epsilon values and extremely low loss for frequencies over 10 GHz
Thermally Conductive Laminates Advanced materials with high thermal conductivity and excellent electrical insulation properties, specifically designed for LED lighting and high-power applications
Key Performance Features
Superior Electrical Properties
- Ultra-flat dielectric constant versus frequency response with minimal variation up to 40 GHz
- Very low dissipation factors for exceptional signal integrity
- Excellent performance in high-speed operations with increased frequency handling capabilities
Thermal Management Excellence
- High thermal conductivity enabling effective heat dissipation and preventing component overheating
- Operating temperature ranges from -40°C to +140°C for demanding environmental conditions
Manufacturing Compatibility
- Compatible with standard FR-4 production technology while delivering enhanced performance
- Shorter lamination times, lower tool wear, and excellent dimensional stability
- Compatible with lead-free assembly processes
Applications & Markets
Isola laminates serve critical applications across multiple industries including automotive electronics, 5G infrastructure, consumer electronics, computing systems, medical devices, aerospace equipment, and defense applications . From 5G antennas to radar systems enabling autonomous vehicles, and from spacecraft electronics to national defense applications, these materials provide the reliable foundation for mission-critical performance .
Quality & Innovation
Isola goes beyond industry standards and certifications, conducting rigorous performance testing before releasing any products to ensure reliability from the start. With manufacturing experience dating back to 1956 and a history of industry-changing innovations, Isola continues to develop next-generation materials and characterization technologies
As the only laminate provider with research and development capabilities spanning three continents, Isola delivers consistent global support while pioneering advanced materials that meet the evolving demands of emerging technologies
