Product Overview
Rogers RT/Duroid 6002 is a pioneering ceramic-filled PTFE composite microwave material specifically engineered for high-frequency applications demanding superior electrical and mechanical performance. This advanced substrate represents the first low-loss, low dielectric constant laminate designed to enable complex microwave structures that are both mechanically reliable and electrically stable.
Key Electrical Properties
Dielectric Performance:
- Dielectric constant (εr): 2.94 ± 0.04 at 10 GHz, providing stable and predictable signal propagation
- Dissipation factor (tan δ): 0.0012 at 10 GHz, ensuring excellent low-loss performance
- Thermal coefficient of dielectric constant: +12 ppm/°C (0-100°C), delivering exceptional temperature stability
Signal Integrity:
- Extremely low thermal coefficient of dielectric constant from -55°C to +150°C (-67°F to 302°F)
- Volume resistivity: 10⁶ Mohm·cm and surface resistivity: 10⁷ Mohm
- Frequency range: Stable performance up to 10 GHz and beyond
Mechanical & Thermal Characteristics
Dimensional Stability:
- Excellent dimensional stability (0.2 to 0.5 mils/inch) achieved by matching X and Y coefficient of expansion to copper
- Low Z-axis coefficient of thermal expansion ensuring reliable plated through-holes
- Successfully temperature cycled (-55°C to 125°C) for over 5000 cycles without via failure
Thermal Management:
- Thermal conductivity: 0.60 W/m/K at 80°C
- Decomposition temperature (Td): 500°C
- Low moisture absorption: 0.02%
Manufacturing Specifications
Available Configurations:
- Standard thicknesses: 0.010″ to 0.060″ (0.252mm to 1.524mm) with tight tolerances
- Standard panel sizes: 18″ × 12″ and 18″ × 24″
- Copper cladding options: ½ oz. to 2 oz./ft² electrodeposited or rolled copper
- Alternative claddings available: aluminum, brass, copper plates, and resistive foils
Quality Certifications:
- UL94 V-0 flammability rating
- Lead-free process compatible
- Low outgassing properties ideal for space applications
Primary Applications
Aerospace & Defense:
- Phased array antennas and ground-based/airborne radar systems
- Global positioning system antennas
- Commercial airline collision avoidance systems
RF/Microwave Systems:
- High reliability complex multilayer circuits
- Power backplanes and beam forming networks
- Filters, oscillators, and delay lines requiring electrical stability
Emerging Technologies:
- 5G communication equipment and Internet of Things applications
- Automotive radar and communication systems
- Satellite communication systems
Competitive Advantages
Performance Benefits:
- Superior temperature stability addressing defects found in traditional PTFE substrates
- Low tensile modulus reducing stress on solder joints and improving surface mount reliability
- Reliable for use in multi-layer board constructions
Design Flexibility:
- Suitable for flat and non-planar structures including complex antenna designs
- Compatible with standard FR4 PCB manufacturing processes
- Enables miniaturization through stable dielectric properties
Rogers RT/Duroid 6002 represents the industry standard for demanding high-frequency applications where reliability, performance, and dimensional stability are critical. Its proven track record in aerospace, defense, and commercial RF applications makes it the preferred choice for engineers designing next-generation microwave and millimeter-wave systems.
