Introducing our high-performance PCB built with Rogers RO4003C woven glass reinforced hydrocarbon/ceramics substrate. This 2-layer rigid PCB offers exceptional electrical performance and is designed for applications requiring higher operating frequencies. With its outstanding features and benefits, it is an ideal choice for a wide range of applications.

The Rogers RO4003C substrate used in this PCB provides low dielectric tolerance and low loss, ensuring stable electrical properties across a range of frequencies. This enables the creation of controlled impedance transmission lines and repeatable designs of filters, ensuring reliable and precise signal transmission.

The PCB's dielectric constant of DK 3.38 +/-0.05 at 10GHz and a dissipation factor of 0.0027 at 10GHz further contribute to its excellent electrical performance. These properties allow for applications with higher operating frequencies and make it suitable for broadband applications.

In terms of thermal properties, the PCB exhibits a low thermal coefficient of dielectric constant and low Z-axis expansion. This ensures excellent dimensional stability and reliable plated through holes. Additionally, the low in-plane expansion coefficient allows the PCB to remain stable throughout various circuit processing temperatures.

The stackup of this PCB consists of two layers with a copper layer thickness of 35 μm on each side. The Rogers 4003C Core has a thickness of 0.813 mm (32mil). It maintains a finished board thickness of 0.9mm and a finished Cu weight of 1oz (1.4 mils) on the outer layers. With a minimum trace/space of 4/5 mils and a minimum hole size of 0.5mm, this PCB offers precise and reliable connectivity.

The PCB is finished with immersion gold surface finish, which provides excellent solderability and corrosion resistance. It features a top silkscreen in white and top solder mask in green. The 0.5mm vias are filled and capped, enhancing the overall reliability of the PCB.

With 47 components and a total of 173 pads, including 92 through-hole pads and 81 top SMT pads, this PCB offers flexibility in component placement. It also includes 151 vias and 5 nets, ensuring efficient signal routing.

The supplied artwork is in Gerber RS-274-X format, and the PCB adheres to the IPC-Class-2 quality standard, ensuring high reliability and performance.

This PCB finds application in various industries, including cellular base station antennas and power amplifiers, RF identification tags, automotive radar and sensors, and LNB's for direct broadcast satellites.

We are proud to offer this high-quality and competitively priced PCB, available for shipping worldwide. For any technical inquiries or to place an order, please contact sales10@bichengpcb.com.

RO4003C: Unleashing High Performance with Advanced PCB Substrate

Introduction:
In the world of printed circuit boards (PCBs), innovation is constantly driving the evolution of electronic devices. One such advancement is the RO4003C, a woven glass reinforced hydrocarbon/ceramics substrate by Rogers Corporation. This cutting-edge PCB material offers exceptional electrical performance, stability, and reliability, making it an ideal choice for applications demanding high operating frequencies. In this article, we will delve into the data sheet of RO4003C and explore its key features and benefits.

PCB Substrates:

The RO4003C substrate boasts remarkable properties that set it apart from conventional materials. With a Dielectric Constant of DK 3.38 +/-0.05 at 10GHz and a Dissipation Factor of 0.0027 at 10GHz, it ensures low dielectric tolerance and low loss, enabling stable electrical properties across a wide frequency range. This characteristic makes the RO4003C suitable for applications that require precise signal transmission and controlled impedance transmission lines.

The thermal conductivity of 0.71 W/m/°K ensures efficient heat dissipation, maintaining optimal operating temperatures for components. The substrate exhibits a Tg (glass transition temperature) higher than 280 °C, ensuring excellent dimensional stability and performance under elevated temperatures.

Furthermore, the RO4003C substrate demonstrates a low Z-axis expansion, resulting in reliable plated through holes and improved overall reliability of the PCB. The material's X, Y, and Z axis CTE (Coefficient of Thermal Expansion) values of 11ppm/°C, 14ppm/°C, and 46ppm/°C, respectively, contribute to its stability over a wide range of circuit processing temperatures.

Features and Benefits:

1. Low dielectric tolerance and low loss:
- Enables applications with higher operating frequencies.
- Ideal for broadband applications.
- Allows for the design of controlled impedance transmission lines and repeatable filters.

2. Stable electrical properties vs. frequency:
- Ensures consistent signal transmission.
- Facilitates the creation of reliable designs.

3. Low thermal coefficient of dielectric constant:
- Provides excellent dimensional stability.
- Ensures reliable performance under varying thermal conditions.

4. Low Z-axis expansion:
- Enhances the reliability of plated through holes.
- Minimizes the risk of failure due to thermal stress.

5. Low in-plane expansion coefficient:
- Maintains stability across different circuit processing temperatures.
- Reduces the risk of warping or distortion.

6. Volume manufacturing process:
- Can be fabricated using standard glass epoxy processes.
- Offers a cost-effective solution for large-scale production.

Applications:
The RO4003C substrate finds its application in various industries, including:

1. Cellular Base Station Antennas and Power Amplifiers:
- Enables high-frequency signal transmission and reception.
- Ensures stable and reliable performance in demanding wireless communication environments.

2. RF Identification Tags:
- Facilitates efficient and accurate data transmission.
- Supports high-frequency RFID applications.

3. Automotive Radar and Sensors:
- Enables precise detection and measurement in automotive safety systems.
- Ensures reliable performance in harsh environments.

4. LNB's for Direct Broadcast Satellites:
- Enables efficient signal reception and processing in satellite communication systems.
- Supports high-frequency data transmission.

Conclusion:
The RO4003C PCB substrate from Rogers Corporation is a game-changer for high-performance electronic applications. Its advanced dielectric properties, stability, and reliability unlock new possibilities for designers and engineers. With exceptional electrical performance, controlled impedance transmission lines, and stable electrical properties across different frequencies, RO4003C empowers the development of cutting-edge electronic devices. Whether it's cellular base stations, RF identification tags, automotive radar, or satellite communication systems, RO4003C is the substrate of choice for those seeking unparalleled performance and reliability in their PCB designs.

Company Profile

Founded in 2003, Shenzhen Bicheng Electronics Technology Co., Ltd is an established high frequency PCB supplier and exporter in Shenzhen China, severing cellular base station antenna, satellite, high frequency passive components, microstrip line and band line circuit, millimeter wave equipment, radar systems, digital radio frequency antenna and other fields worldwide for 18 years. Our high frequency PCBs are mainly built on 3 high frequency material brands: Rogers Corporation, Taconic and Wangling. Dielectric constant ranges from 2.2 to 10.2 etc.

Bicheng PCB is headquartered in Shenzhen, a city with great economic vitality. Based in China, we adhere to the philosophy of servicing small and medium sized companies offering variety of circuit boards to meet the demands of market.

Main Business & PCB Applications

We maintain the highest standards which support products that exhibit exceptional quality, performance and reliability. We also have divisions of FR-4 circuit board, flexible circuits and metal core PCBs featured as prototypes, small runs to mass production. We actively research and build such high value added PCB projects as HDI, quick turn, impedance control, heavy copper and backplane board etc. This has made our PCB products generate an effective prolongation and complementation, as well as formation of integrated products line ranging from low-end to high-end.The circuit boards are used in the industries of home appliances, portable and consumable electronics, medical filed, aerospace as well as telecommunications etc.

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