In the rapidly advancing world of electronics, the need for high-performance printed circuit boards (PCBs) is paramount. The RT/duroid 6006 PCB stands out as an exceptional solution for microwave and electronic circuit applications, designed specifically to meet the demands of high-frequency environments. This article delves into the features, specifications, and advantages of the RT/duroid 6006, emphasizing its importance in modern circuit design.

Material Composition and Characteristics
The RT/duroid 6006 is a ceramic-PTFE composite that provides outstanding dielectric properties. With a dielectric constant (Dk) of 6.15 ± 0.15 at 10 GHz, it enables significant reductions in circuit size while maintaining performance. This high Dk allows engineers to design compact circuits without compromising functionality.

Key Electrical Properties
Dissipation Factor: The RT/duroid 6006 boasts a low dissipation factor of 0.0027, ensuring minimal signal loss during operation. This characteristic is crucial for applications that demand high efficiency, particularly in RF and microwave circuits.

Thermal Stability: With a thermal stability exceeding 500 °C, the RT/duroid 6006 can withstand extreme temperatures, making it suitable for demanding environments. Its thermal coefficient of dielectric constant is -410 ppm/°C, indicating stable performance across a wide temperature range (-50°C to 170°C).

Moisture Absorption: The PCB exhibits a moisture absorption rate of just 0.05%, enhancing its reliability, especially in humid conditions. This low moisture absorption contributes to the longevity and performance consistency of the circuits.

Mechanical Properties

The mechanical characteristics of the RT/duroid 6006 further enhance its applicability:

Young's Modulus: With values of 627 MPa in the X-direction and 517 MPa in the Y-direction, the material provides robust mechanical strength.

Ultimate Stress: The ultimate stress values of 20 MPa (X) and 17 MPa (Y) indicate its capacity to withstand significant mechanical loads.

Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE): The CTE values are 47 ppm/°C (X), 34 ppm/°C (Y), and 117 ppm/°C (Z), ensuring dimensional stability across varying temperatures.

PCB Construction and Specifications
This PCB features a well-engineered construction:

Stackup: 2-layer rigid PCB
Copper Layer 1: 35 μm
RT/duroid 6006 Core Thickness: 0.635 mm (25 mil)
Copper Layer 2: 35 μm
Dimensions: 65.33 mm x 59.89 mm (±0.15 mm)
Finished Thickness: 0.7 mm
Surface Finish: Immersion Silver, enhancing solderability and protecting the copper layers.

This PCB supports a minimum trace/space of 5/5 mils and a minimum hole size of 0.5 mm, providing flexibility in design and manufacturing.

Advantages of RT/duroid 6006 PCBs
The RT/duroid 6006 offers a plethora of advantages:

High Dielectric Constant: Facilitates compact designs without sacrificing performance.
Low Loss Characteristics: Ideal for high-frequency applications, ensuring reliable signal transmission.
Reliable Plated Through-Holes: Enhances connectivity and mechanical integrity in multi-layer board designs.

Diverse Applications Across Industries
The versatility of the RT/duroid 6006 PCB makes it suitable for various applications, including:

Patch Antennas: Perfect for compact designs in wireless communication.
Satellite Communications Systems: Provides reliable signal transmission in space applications.
Power Amplifiers: Enhances performance in RF and microwave circuits.
Aircraft Collision Avoidance Systems: Critical for safety and reliability in aviation technology.
Ground Radar Warning Systems: Ensures accurate information in defense applications.

Quality Assurance and Standards
Each PCB undergoes rigorous testing, including a 100% electrical test prior to shipment, adhering to IPC-Class-2 standards. This commitment to quality ensures that every unit delivered meets the highest performance criteria.

Conclusion
The RT/duroid 6006 PCB represents a significant advancement in PCB technology, offering unmatched performance for high-frequency applications. Its exceptional dielectric properties, mechanical strength, and reliability make it an essential choice for engineers and designers in various industries. By integrating RT/duroid 6006 into your projects, you can maximize performance, reliability, and efficiency, paving the way for innovation in microwave and electronic circuit design. Explore the possibilities with RT/duroid 6006 and elevate your designs to new heights!

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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