Introducing the IT-180ATC PCB
The IT-180ATC is a cutting-edge, high Tg (175°C) multifunctional filled epoxy laminate designed for advanced electronic applications. With its exceptional thermal reliability and resistance to conductive anodic filaments (CAF), the IT-180ATC is well-suited for demanding environments, including automotive, telecommunications, and data storage systems. This laminate can withstand lead-free assembly processes up to 260°C, making it a versatile choice for modern manufacturing needs.

Key Advantages of the Material

1. High Glass Transition Temperature (Tg): With a Tg of 175°C, the IT-180ATC can maintain its structural integrity and electrical properties in high-temperature settings, making it ideal for automotive engine control units (ECUs) and other demanding applications.

2. Lead-Free Process Compatibility: The IT-180ATC is engineered to withstand lead-free assembly processes up to 260°C, making it compliant with contemporary manufacturing standards.

3. Excellent Thermal Expansion Properties: The PCB features a low coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE), with X-Axis values of 11-13 ppm/°C and Y-Axis values of 13-15 ppm/°C, ensuring dimensional stability during thermal cycling.

4. CAF Resistance: The material exhibits excellent resistance to CAF, which is crucial for maintaining reliability in humid environments where conductive paths can form.

Technical Specifications

The IT-180ATC PCB is meticulously designed to meet rigorous performance standards. Key specifications include:

- Dielectric Constant (DK): 4.4 at 1 GHz and 4.5 at 1 MHz, supporting effective signal integrity.
- Dissipation Factor (Df): 0.014 at 1 MHz and 0.015 at 1 GHz, indicating minimal energy loss during operation.
- Moisture Resistance: With a moisture absorption rate of only 0.1%, the IT-180ATC is resilient in various environmental conditions.
- Flammability Rating: The material complies with UL94-V0 standards, ensuring it meets safety requirements in critical applications.

Construction

The IT-180ATC PCB features a robust 4-layer rigid construction, comprising:

- Copper Layers: Four layers of 0.035 mm copper provide excellent conductivity.
- Core Material: A 1.03 mm IT-180ATC core, sandwiched between layers of prepreg, contributes to its thermal and electrical performance.
- Finished Board Thickness: 1.6 mm, providing a solid foundation for electronic components.
- Board Dimensions: 130 mm x 175 mm, with a tolerance of +/- 0.15 mm, allowing for precision in complex designs.

Quality Assurance

Prior to shipment, every PCB undergoes rigorous 100% electrical testing, ensuring compliance with IPC-Class-2 quality standards. This meticulous process guarantees that each board meets high-performance expectations, instilling confidence in our customers.

Applications
The IT-180ATC PCB is ideal for a variety of applications, including:

Automotive Engine Room ECU
Backplanes for data transmission
Data Storage systems
Servers and Networking equipment
Telecommunications devices

Conclusion

The IT-180ATC PCB is a remarkable advancement in laminate technology, offering unmatched performance characteristics that cater to the needs of modern electronic applications. With its high Tg, excellent thermal properties, and robust construction, the IT-180ATC is poised to meet the challenges faced by engineers and designers across various industries.

As the electronic landscape continues to evolve, the IT-180ATC PCB stands ready to support innovation and reliability in high-demand environments. For more information on how the IT-180ATC can enhance your projects, please contact our sales team. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality products.

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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