The CLTE Series® High-Frequency Laminates are premium materials designed for superior performance in stripline and multilayer circuits. These laminates are optimized for high-frequency applications requiring precise control of electrical and mechanical properties, ensuring low loss and consistent performance.
Key Features for Stripline and Multilayer Circuits:
1. Stable Dielectric Properties:
- Dielectric Constant (Dk): ~2.94 ± 0.04 across a wide frequency range.
- Low Dissipation Factor (Df): ~0.0012 at 10 GHz, ensuring minimal signal loss and high efficiency.
2. Thermal and Mechanical Reliability:
- Low Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE): Ideal for multilayer structures, ensuring dimensional stability and excellent reliability during thermal cycling.
- Wide Operating Temperature Range: Suitable for applications that demand consistent performance under varying thermal conditions.
3. Compatibility with Fabrication Processes:
- Copper Foil Adhesion: Ensures excellent bonding for inner layers in stripline configurations.
- Compatible with standard PCB manufacturing processes, including multilayer lamination.
4. Electrical Performance in High-Frequency Applications:
- Maintains consistent impedance control in stripline designs, where conductors are embedded between dielectric layers.
- Ideal for low-loss signal transmission in RF/microwave circuits and high-speed digital designs.
5. Low Moisture Absorption:
- Prevents dielectric property degradation in humid environments, enhancing reliability in outdoor and aerospace applications.
Applications:
- Stripline Circuits:
- These laminates provide stable, low-loss pathways for high-frequency signals embedded between ground planes.
- Used in RF filters, power dividers, and couplers.
- Multilayer Circuits:
- The CLTE Series® is designed for multilayer PCB stacks, ensuring layer-to-layer consistency and integrity.
- Critical in applications like:
- Phased-array antennas
- Microwave backhaul links
- Radar systems
- Satellite communications
- High-Performance RF Modules:
- Applications requiring low signal attenuation and stable phase response over a wide frequency range.
Benefits:
- Impedance Control: Precision control of dielectric properties ensures accurate impedance matching.
- Reliability: Robust mechanical and thermal stability ensures long-term performance.
- High-Frequency Capability: Supports frequencies from RF to microwave bands.
The CLTE Series® offers exceptional performance and ease of use for advanced circuit designs, ensuring signal integrity and durability in even the most demanding environments.
