RF PCB RO4835 2-layer 10mil Rogers Material with ENEPIG Finish

This PCB is a high-frequency 2-layer rigid board fabricated with Rogers RO4835, a high-performance laminate engineered for high-frequency applications and cost-effective fabrication. Leveraging its enhanced high-temperature stability, superior oxidation resistance, and low-loss properties, the PCB ensures exceptional signal integrity and reliable performance, suitable for performance-critical, high-volume applications including automotive radar and RF components.

PCB Specification

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Artwork, Quality Standard and Service Area

Regarding artwork, standard compliance, and service coverage, this PCB comes with artwork in the Gerber RS-274-X format—an industry-standard format for PCB manufacturing that ensures seamless compatibility with most mainstream production equipment and design software. The PCB complies with the IPC-Class-2 accepted standard, a widely recognized benchmark that guarantees consistent performance, reliable manufacturing quality, and adherence to industry requirements. Moreover, this PCB provides worldwide service coverage, making it suitable for international high-frequency projects around the globe.

Introduction to Rogers RO4835 Material

Rogers' RO4835 laminate is a low-loss hydrocarbon material that boasts enhanced high-temperature stability and better oxidation resistance than other hydrocarbon-based materials. It shares comparable electrical and mechanical properties with RO4350B laminates and is specifically designed to deliver excellent high-frequency performance while facilitating cost-effective circuit fabrication. RO4835 laminates are compatible with standard epoxy/glass (FR-4) processing methods and are competitively priced, making them a practical option for high-volume applications. Additionally, they can be equipped with Rogers' proprietary LoPro Reverse treated copper foil, which is ideal for applications that demand low insertion loss.

Key Features of Rogers RO4835 Material

Benefits of Rogers RO4835 Material

Far superior oxidation resistance compared to conventional thermoset microwave materials, ensuring long-term reliability in harsh operating conditions.

Designed for performance-sensitive, high-volume applications, achieving a balance between excellent performance and cost-effectiveness.

Low-loss properties: Exceptional electrical performance allows for use in applications with higher operating frequencies, making it perfect for automotive uses.

Tight dielectric constant tolerance, which supports the production of controlled impedance transmission lines for consistent signal performance.

Compatible with lead-free processes, with no blistering or delamination during lead-free soldering, ensuring reliable manufacturing.

Low Z-axis expansion, which ensures reliable plated through holes (PTH) and improves mechanical stability.

Low in-plane expansion coefficient, ensuring the material maintains stability throughout the entire range of circuit processing temperatures.

Typical Applications

Taking advantage of its excellent high-frequency performance, oxidation resistance, and cost-effectiveness, this PCB is specifically designed for the following applications:

-Automotive Radar and Sensors

-Point-to-Point Microwave Systems

-Power Amplifiers

-Phased-Array Radar

-RF Components

Conclusion

This 2-layer rigid PCB, made from Rogers RO4835 low-loss laminate, combines excellent high-frequency performance, enhanced durability, and cost-effectiveness.

The inherent advantages of Rogers RO4835—such as high-temperature stability, excellent oxidation resistance, low loss, and lead-free compatibility—make this PCB a competitive option for high-volume, high-frequency projects.