Premium High-Frequency PTFE Composite Laminate for Mission-Critical RF/Microwave Circuits
Product Overview
Rogers RT/duroid 5880 is a high-performance glass microfiber reinforced PTFE composite laminate specifically engineered for demanding high-frequency and broadband applications where signal integrity is paramount RT/duroidยฎ 5880 Laminates. The randomly oriented microfibers result in exceptional dielectric constant uniformity, making RT/duroid 5880 ideal for exacting stripline and microstrip circuit applications.
Key Electrical Properties
Ultra-Low Loss Performance:
- Dielectric Constant (ฮตr): 2.20 ยฑ 0.02 @ 10 GHz
- Dissipation Factor (tan ฮด): 0.0009 @ 10 GHz, 0.0004 @ 1 MHz
- Design frequency range: 8 GHz to 40 GHz with stable performance extending to Ku-band and above
- Thermal Coefficient of ฮตr: -125 ppm/ยฐC (-50ยฐC to 150ยฐC)
Superior Signal Integrity:
- Uniform electrical properties over wide frequency range
- Stable low dielectric constant and ultra-low loss tangent make it suitable for a wide array of RF applications like radars, 5G, satellite communication, automotive sensors
- Dielectric constant is uniform from panel-to-panel and constant over a wide frequency range
Physical & Mechanical Characteristics
Robust Construction:
- Moisture Absorption: 0.02% (excellent for high-humidity environments)
- Thermal Conductivity: 0.20 W/m/K
- Density: 2.2 gm/cmยณ
- Glass Transition Temperature (Td): 500ยฐC
- Lead-Free Process Compatible: Yes
- Flammability Rating: UL94 V-0
Fabrication-Friendly:
- Easily cut, sheared and machined to shape
- Resistant to all solvents and reagents, hot or cold, normally used in etching printed circuits or in plating edges and holes
- Can be fabricated into multilayer PCBs using fusion bonding as well as adhesive bonding techniques
Available Configurations
Standard Thicknesses: 0.005″ (0.127mm), 0.010″ (0.252mm), 0.020″ (0.508mm), 0.031″ (0.787mm), 0.062″ (1.575mm) with additional thicknesses available from 0.0035″ to 0.375″
Copper Cladding Options:
- Electrodeposited Copper: ยฝ oz (18ยตm), 1 oz (35ยตm)
- Rolled Copper Foil: ยฝ oz (18ยตm), 1 oz (35ยตm)
- Thicker 2 oz (70 ฮผm) and 3 oz (105 ฮผm) foils available for high power handling
Panel Sizes: Standard: 18″ ร 12″ (457 ร 305mm), 18″ ร 24″ (457 ร 610mm) with additional sizes available
Target Applications
Aerospace & Defense:
- Military radar systems and missile guidance systems
- Defense communication gear and electronic warfare systems
- Commercial airline broadband antennas
Telecommunications & Connectivity:
- 5G systems and base stations
- Point-to-point digital radio antennas
- Satellite communication systems requiring strong signal transmission over long distances
High-Frequency Circuits:
- Microstrip and stripline circuits
- Millimeter wave applications
- High performance passive circuits like filters and couplers
Automotive Electronics:
- Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and vehicle radar
- Automotive sensors requiring precise high-frequency performance
Competitive Advantages
- Industry-Leading Low Loss: Lowest electrical loss for reinforced PTFE material
- Environmental Resilience: Ideal for applications in high moisture environments due to extremely low water absorption characteristics
- Design Flexibility: Stable properties versus temperature minimize drift in filters or VCOs
- Manufacturing Reliability: The woven glass does not require bonding plies for most applications
Rogers RT/duroid 5880 represents the gold standard for high-frequency substrate technology, delivering uncompromising performance where signal integrity, environmental stability, and manufacturing reliability are non-negotiable requirements.
