RF Microwave PCBs: High-Frequency
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Radio Frequency and Microwave PCBs are a special and innovative type of PCB, designed to operate on signals in the Megahertz to Gigahertz frequency ranges for communication signals in everything from smartphones to military radars. Very specific materials and technology that are not available in many factories are required to build the PCB equipment.
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Product Benefits

The right material, stack-up and via structure in combination with controlled impedance enable RF and MV designs to minimize signal return loss, noise and crosstalk.

Speed and Adapted Impedance

The low-loss tangent allows high-frequency signals to travel fast through the PCB with controlled impedance. RF and MV designs must avoid return signal seeking the route with the least inductance.

Cost-Effective

Hybrid or Mixed dielectric stack-ups combining FR4 with Low loss & Low dielectric constant materials are often used for RF and MV boards to lower the cost.

High Stability

PCB structure is extremely stable in high-temperature environments. If used in analog applications, these PCBs can operate at 40 GHz.

Components

With mixed dielectric stack-ups and with the use of Blind and Buried via structures it is possible to integrate RF/MV with analog and digital signals and components.

What is RF Microwave PCB?

Definition

RF microwave PCBs are a specialized type of PCBs designed to handle high-frequency signals in the RF and microwave frequency range with minimal signal loss and maximum signal integrity. They are used in a wide range of electronic applications such as wireless communication systems, satellite communication systems, radar systems, and other high-frequency electronic systems. Their design and production require specialized knowledge and experience to ensure the expected performance.

Specifications

Base Material: The base materials used in an RF Microwave PCB are High Performance FR4s, Ceramic Filled Hydrocarbons and PTFEs with woven glass fiber.

Thickness: 0,4 to 2,4mm

Copper Weight: ½oz to 2oz, advanced 3oz.

Lines and Spaces: min. 75um – (Often with specific low etching tolerances)

Layer Count: 1-22 Layers

Surface Finish: OSP, Im Tin, Im silver, ENIG, ENEPIG and Hard or Soft Gold.

Solder Mask: Can be with or without solder mask.

Spectrum

With the advancement of electronic technology, the requirement of consumers and factories are more demanding every day. The PCB manufacturers must significantly increase the capacities of their products to accommodate this progress and always provide more potential to the R&D departments. Modern Radiofrequency/Microwave boards are pushing the limits of contemporary electronics

Do you need RF Microwave PCB?

An RF (Radio Frequency) Microwave PCB (Printed Circuit Board) is a type of PCB designed to handle high-frequency signals in the RF and microwave frequency range, typically between 1 MHz and 100 GHz. These PCBs are used in a wide range of electronic applications such as wireless communication systems, satellite communication systems, radar systems, and other high-frequency electronic systems.

Technical Data

RF / Microwave

RF / Microwave FeatureICAPE Group RF / Microwave technical specification
Layer countUp to 18 layers.
Technology highlightsHigh definition at track and copper layout with tight impedance control. Edge plating and cavity plating and constellation option.
MaterialsLow loss and low Dk modified FR4, PTFE, Hydrocarbon. Mixt raw material stack-up option.
Base Copper ThicknessFrom 1/3 Oz base to 3 Oz
Minimum track & spacing0.060mm / 0.060mm
Surface finishes availableOSP, ENIG, ENEPIG, Soft-Gold, Gold fingers, Immersion Tin, Immersion Silver.
Minimum mechanical drill0.125mm
PCB thickness0.40mm – 3,2mm
Maxmimum dimensions425x590mm.

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