Rogers PCB

Rogers PCB fabrication needs in-depth research on high-frequency PCB. IPCB is a rogers PCB manufacturer and has a deep understanding of the performance of rogers PCB material. For example, rogers PCB laminates and rogers PCB dielectric constant in rogers PCB material properties.

Rogers substrate PCB is a high-frequency PCB material model produced by Rogers company, different from the conventional FR-4 PCB material. There is no epoxy resin in the Rogers PCB material, and Rogers ceramic PCB is used as the high-frequency PCB material. Rogers PCB has superior dielectric constant and temperature stability. The thermal expansion coefficient of Rogers PCB dielectric constant is very consistent with that of copper foil, which can be used to improve the deficiency of PTFE substrate; It is very suitable for high-speed PCB and high-speed PCB design, as well as commercial microwave antenna and RF product applications. Due to the extremely low water absorption of Rogers PCB, it can be used as an ideal choice for applications in high humidity environments, providing customers in the high-frequency PCB industry with the highest quality Rogers PCB material and related resources, fundamentally managing high-quality PCB quality.

Rogers PCB is widely used in microwave communication, 5g, military radar, and other high-frequency PCB and high-reliability fields. 

Characteristics of Rogers substrate PCB: 

1. Good rigidity, mechanical and electrical properties, and easy hole metallization; 

2. Rogers PCB plate thickness has high accuracy; 

3. Rogers substrate PCB has good copper sheet adhesion, high heat dissipation capacity, good peel strength, no delamination, and blistering; 

4. The processing cost of Rogers PCB is compatible with FR-4 processing technology, but the plate cost is high. 

5. Rogers substrate PCB is the most stable material in the industry. It has the characteristics of low dielectric loss and low water absorption, and the dielectric constant (DK) changes stably with frequency. It has a low exhaust rate in aerospace applications. It is widely used in high reliability, aerospace, and national defense applications or harsh environment applications.

Rogers substrate PCB series

3000 Series (PTFE+Ceramic / PTFE+Ceramic glass fiber, DK=3.0-10.2): RO3003, RO3003G2, RO3035, RO3006, RO3010, RO3203, RO3206, RO3210

4000 Series (Hydrocarbon+PTFE, DK=3.38-6.15): RO4350B, RO4003C, RO4835, RO4360G2

(Hydrocarbon+PTFE+Ceramic glass fiber, DK=3.3-3.5): RO4533, RO4534, RO4535, RO4725JXR, RO4730JXR, RO4730G3

5000 Series (Glass fiber+PTFE, DK=1.96-2.33): RT/duroid 5880, RT/duroid 5880LZ, RT/duroid 5870

6000 Series, It is designed for electronic circuits and microwave circuits requiring a high dielectric constant.

(PTFE+Ceramic, DK=2.94-10.2): RT/duroid 6002, RT/duroid 6006, RT/duroid 6035HTC, RT/duroid 6010LM

(PTFE+Ceramic glass fiber, DK=2.9-10.2): RT/duroid 6202, RT/duroid 6202PR

TMM Series (Hydrocarbon+Ceramic, DK=3.27-12.85): TMM3, TMM4, TMM10, TMM10i, TMM13i

Other: Kappa 438

Prepreg: RO4450B, RO4450F

Bonding film: 2929, 3001, ULTRALAM3908, RO3003, RO3006, RO3010, RT/duroid6002

Differences between Rogers substrate PCB prototype and FR4 PCB prototype

Rogers substrate PCB price and fr4 PCB price are the differences to be considered first. The ultimate goal of any PCB manufacturer is to launch a cost-effective PCB prototype with the best performance. FR4 PCB prototype is the most affordable PCB prototype in the market. If your design is for the best conditions with low frequency and nominal temperature settings, it is wise to use an FR4 PCB prototype. If your application requires high-speed PCB or extreme temperature, you may have to ignore Rogers PCB price and choose an expensive Rogers PCB prototype.

Impedance stability is another difference between the FR4 PCB prototype and the Rogers PCB prototype. The dielectric constant of Rogers substrate pcb is one of the important factors to define the impedance and stability of PCB. The higher the dielectric constant of Rogers PCB calculator, the higher the impedance stability. Although FR4 is the cheapest PCB prototype available, its maximum dielectric value is 4.5. The Roger PCB has a higher and wider dielectric value range, such as Rogers PCB dielectric constant from 2.2 to 16. The dielectric constant property of Rogers PCB makes Rogers PCB a choice for Rogers PCB laminates for high thermal applications where stable impedance is crucial.

Thermal management is also the difference between the Rogers PCB prototype and the fr4 PCB prototype. In high-speed PCB Applications, the PCB prototype will produce obvious heat, which must be carefully handled with a good heat management system. In this case, the thermostat-based laminates board in Rogers PCB is the best choice. The FR4 PCB cannot withstand high temperatures and therefore cannot be used in such applications.

The dissipation coefficient represents the signal loss in the PCB. Compared with FR4 PCB, the signal loss in Rogers PCB is much lower. The loss factor of FR4 PCB is 0.02%, while that of Rogers PCB is 0.004%. Therefore, compared with FR4 PCB, Rogers PCB can provide reliable results with minimum electrical signal loss.

The hygroscopicity of the Rogers PCB prototype and FR4 PCB prototype is directly related to the electrical and thermal properties of substrate materials. This in turn will affect the performance of the PCB prototype. Rogers PCB has the least moisture absorption, so it can provide the best efficiency under various environmental conditions.

Rogers PCB application and performance are based on the overall performance. FR4 PCB is considered the cheapest PCB, while rogers substrate pcb performs well in performance. Therefore, FR4 PCB is most suitable for medium and low-frequency applications. They are rugged, have an excellent balance in electrical stability, and can easily manufacture PCBs in almost all existing processes in the PCB industry. Roger Substrate PCB is suitable for applications with advanced performance requirements.

Rogers PCB impedance calculator, Rogers PCB impedance calculation tool

The signal lines of PCI bus, PCI-E bus, USB, Ethernet, DDR memory, HDMI and LVDS signals, Automobile anti-collision system, satellite system, radio system all need to control the impedance. The specific range is related to the impedance matching of the IO pin of the chip and is finally determined by the characteristics of the PCB. For example, the differential signal requires impedance control. The impedance control is adjusted by PCB routing width, PCB stack thickness, and routing spacing, Generally, the impedance of differential signal is controlled in the range of 85-120 ohms. For specific requirements, please refer to the specifications of various buses. If Rogers PCB board is selected, Rogers company provides Rogers PCB calculator and Rogers PCB impedance calculator MWI-2018.

Download Rogers substrate PCB impedance calculator

Use of Rogers PCB calculator software

In the design type menu of Rogers PCB impedance calculation tool mwi-2018, there are more than 10 models of microwave impedance lines to choose from, which are divided into three categories: coplanar waveguide, microstrip line, and stripline (also divided into models of the same medium and different media). Engineers can choose according to their actual needs.

1. After selecting the model, start to select the high-frequency PCB board to be used

2. All high-frequency PCB material of Rogers can be found in Rogers PCB calculator. If you don't know much about the characteristics of the board, please contact the ipcb engineer, and we will recommend appropriate PCB materials for you according to your specific project and product requirements. For example, if you select RO4350B as the required PCB material, the material characteristics of RO4350B, such as rogers substrate pcb DK, Rogers PCB DF, and Rogers PCB thermal cond. Will be filled in automatically

3. After selecting the material thickness, you also need to select copper thickness. Copper roughness RMS and copper conductivity will be brought in automatically without additional operation. After the above operations, the relevant actions of PCB materials have been completed,

What is Rogers PCB?

Rogers is an American material company. The hygroscopicity of Rogers PCB dielectric constant is very stable with the electrical and thermal properties of substrate materials. Rogers PCB laminates produced by Rogers are mostly used for high-frequency microwave PCB fabrication. The PCB prototypes that need to use Rogers PCB material fabrication are collectively called Rogers PCB by iPCB.

What Rogers board PCB  can be manufactured by iPCB, and how about the Rogers substrate PCB price?

iPCB can manufacture a full range of Rogers PCB and often manufacture Rogers PCB of ro4350b, ro4003c, ro4835, rt5880, 6035htc, ro3003, and ro4725. It has a large number of Rogers PCB substrate inventory for ro4350b, ro4003c, ro4835, rt5880, ro3003, and ro4725.

iPCB has mature experience in PCB Prototype manufacturing and PCB Prototype quality management, which improves the yield of PCB production and reduces the cost. It can provide customers with the lowest Rogers PCB price.

If you need technical consultation of Rogers substrate PCB or Rogers PCB quotation, please contact us.