Product Overview
Rogers RO3003 is a high-frequency PCB material known for its excellent electrical properties, low loss, and high thermal conductivity. It is widely used in applications such as wireless communication systems, radar systems, satellite systems, and high-speed digital circuits. This ceramic-filled PTFE composite material is designed for commercial microwave and radio frequency applications, providing excellent electrical and mechanical stability at competitive prices.
Key Technical Specifications
Electrical Properties:
- Dielectric Constant (εr): 3.0 ± 0.04 at 10 GHz
- Dissipation Factor (tan δ): 0.0013 at 10 GHz
- Operating frequency range: Up to 40 GHz
- Low dielectric loss suitable for up to 77 GHz applications
Thermal Properties:
- Operating temperature range: -55°C to +150°C
- Thermal degradation temperature (Td): >500°C
- Thermal conductivity: 0.5 W/mK
- Coefficient of thermal expansion (X&Y): 17 ppm/°C
- Coefficient of thermal expansion (Z-axis): 24 ppm/°C
Mechanical Properties:
- Moisture absorption: 0.04%
- Excellent dimensional stability with typical etch shrinkage less than 0.5 mils per inch
- Temperature coefficient of dielectric constant: -3 ppm/°C
Key Advantages
Superior Electrical Performance:
- Low dielectric constant and low loss tangent make it ideal for ensuring minimal signal loss and precise signal propagation in high-frequency circuits
- Low loss tangent of approximately 0.0013 minimizes signal attenuation, ensuring high signal integrity and efficient transmission of microwave signals
- Stable dielectric properties over varying temperatures and frequencies
Excellent Mechanical Stability:
- Expansion coefficient matched to copper, allowing excellent dimensional stability
- Exceptional plated through-hole reliability, even in severe thermal environments
- Consistent mechanical properties regardless of dielectric constant selected
Manufacturing Benefits:
- Compatible with standard PTFE PCB processing techniques
- Suitable for use with epoxy glass multilayer board hybrid designs
- Allows designers to develop multi-layer board designs using different dielectric constant materials without warpage or reliability problems
Primary Applications
Automotive & Radar Systems:
- Radar PCB applications
- ADAS systems like adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning and active brake or lane change assist
- Automotive radar applications up to 77 GHz
Communications & Wireless:
- Antennas, RF filters, and other passive RF components
- GPS antenna PCB
- Cellular telecommunications systems, power amplifiers and antennas
- Patch antenna for wireless communications
- 5G infrastructure applications
Specialized RF Applications:
- Bandpass filters, microstrip antennas and voltage controlled oscillators
- RF coupler PCB
- Direct broadcast satellites, datalink on cable systems
- Cost-sensitive aerospace PCB
Manufacturing Capabilities
Our Rogers RO3003 PCB fabrication services include:
- Single and multi-layer board construction
- Various thicknesses and copper claddings available
- Precision drilling and plated through-hole processing
- Advanced etching with minimal shrinkage tolerances
- Standard PTFE PCB processing techniques with specialized handling
- Quality assurance and testing to industry standards
Why Choose Rogers RO3003?
Rogers RO3003 represents the ideal balance of performance and cost-effectiveness for high-frequency applications. With a dielectric constant in the range of 3.0 that remains stable across a wide frequency range, this material ensures minimal signal loss and accurate signal propagation The material’s unique ceramic-filled PTFE composition provides exceptional reliability in demanding environments while maintaining compatibility with standard PCB manufacturing processes.
For applications requiring superior RF performance, dimensional stability, and proven reliability in harsh conditions, Rogers RO3003 PCB fabrication delivers the precision and performance your high-frequency designs demand.
