Double-layer 1.6mm TMM4 PCB Silver and Gold Plating
This high-performance 2-layer PCB is built with Rogers TMM4--a premium thermoset microwave material composed of ceramic, hydrocarbon, and thermoset polymer composite. Engineered for robust RF/microwave applications, it combines the mechanical resilience of ceramic with the process compatibility of traditional materials, eliminating the need for specialized fabrication techniques.
PCB Specification
| Parameter |
Details |
| Base Material |
Rogers TMM4 (ceramic-hydrocarbon thermoset polymer composite core) |
| Layer Count |
2-layer rigid PCB |
| Board Dimensions |
47mm x 118mm (1 piece)±0.15mm |
| Minimum Trace/Space |
5/7 mils |
| Minimum Hole Size |
0.35mm |
| Via Type |
No blind vias (thru-hole vias only) |
| Finished Board Thickness |
1.6mm |
| Finished Copper Weight (Outer Layers) |
1oz (equivalent to 1.4 mils / 35 μm per layer) |
| Via Plating Thickness |
20 μm |
| Surface Finish |
Silver and Gold Plating (Gold over Silver) - ensures corrosion resistance, reliable soldering, and long-term contact performance |
| Silkscreen |
Top: White; Bottom: No |
| Solder Mask |
Top: Green; Bottom: No |
| Quality Assurance |
100% Electrical test prior to shipment |
PCB Stack-up Details
| Layer Type |
Material/Description |
Thickness |
| Copper Layer 1 (Outer) |
Conductive copper (finished) |
35 μm (1oz) |
| Dielectric Core |
Rogers TMM4 |
1.524 mm (60 mils) |
| Copper Layer 2 (Outer) |
Conductive copper (finished) |
35 μm (1oz) |
Material Overview: Rogers TMM4
Rogers TMM4 is a specialized thermoset microwave laminate designed to bridge the gap between ceramic and PTFE materials--offering strong mechanical/chemical properties without requiring specialized production techniques. Its ceramic-hydrocarbon-thermoset polymer composition delivers exceptional reliability for stripline and microstrip applications, including wire-bonding (no pad lifting or substrate deformation) and plated through-holes. Unlike traditional PTFE laminates, TMM4's thermoset resin base ensures compatibility with all common printed wiring board (PWB) processes, simplifying fabrication while maintaining high performance for RF/microwave circuits.
Key Material Features
| Specification |
Value |
| Material Type |
Ceramic-hydrocarbon thermoset polymer composite |
| Dielectric Constant (Dk) |
4.50 ± 0.045 |
| Dissipation Factor (tanδ) @ 10 GHz |
0.0020 |
| Thermal Coefficient of Dk (TCDk) |
15 ppm/°K |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE) |
X-axis: 16 ppm/°K; Y-axis: 16 ppm/°K; Z-axis: 21 ppm/°K |
| Decomposition Temperature (Td, TGA) |
425 °C |
| Thermal Conductivity |
0.7 W/mK |
| Moisture Absorption |
0.07% - 0.18% |
| Available Thickness Range |
0.0015 - 0.500 inches (±0.0015 inches) |
| CTE Compatibility |
Matched to copper |
Core Benefits
- Superior Mechanical Stability: Resists creep and cold flow, ensuring long-term dimensional integrity even under stress (e.g., vibration in satellite systems).
- Chemical Resistance: Withstands process chemicals used in PCB fabrication, reducing damage and improving yield rates.
- Reliable Wire-Bonding: Thermoset resin base eliminates pad lifting or substrate deformation--critical for high-precision RF/microwave components.
- High Plated Through-Hole Reliability: Ideal for multi-layer scalability, with consistent performance across production runs.
- Standard Process Compatibility: Works with all common PWB manufacturing techniques, no specialized equipment required (lowers production complexity and cost).
- Copper-Matched CTE: X/Y-axis CTE (16 ppm/°K) matches copper, minimizing thermal stress on solder joints and extending component lifespan.
Typical Applications
This PCB is optimized for high-performance RF/microwave systems requiring reliability and process flexibility, including:
- RF and Microwave Circuitry
- Power Amplifiers and Combiners
- Filters and Couplers
- Satellite Communication Systems
- Global Positioning Systems (GPS) Antennas
- Patch Antennas
- Dielectric Polarizers and Lenses
- Chip Testers