TLY-5 PCB – Low Loss PTFE PCB for High Frequency and RF Applications

What Is a TLY-5 PCB?

A TLY-5 PCB is a high frequency printed circuit board fabricated using Taconic TLY-5 PTFE laminate, a low loss material engineered for RF, microwave, and high speed communication applications.

TLY-5 PCB is widely used in:

• RF communication systems

• Microwave modules

• Automotive radar

• 5G infrastructure

• Satellite communication equipment

Thanks to its low dielectric constant and low dissipation factor, TLY-5 PCB ensures stable performance in GHz frequency environments.

Key Electrical Properties of TLY-5 PCB

1. Stable Dielectric Constant (Dk)

TLY-5 material offers:

• Dk ≈ 2.2

• Excellent frequency stability

• Predictable impedance behavior

This allows accurate design of microstrip, stripline, and coplanar waveguide structures.

2. Low Dissipation Factor (Df)

TLY-5 PCB provides:

• Low insertion loss at microwave frequencies

• Reduced signal attenuation

• Improved RF efficiency

Low Df makes TLY-5 PCB suitable for high frequency signal transmission and radar modules.

3. Excellent High Frequency Performance

TLY-5 PCB supports:

• GHz and microwave frequency ranges

• mmWave applications

• RF front-end circuits

• Antenna feed networks

Stable electrical performance ensures reliable signal integrity in demanding RF environments.

4. Lightweight and Thermally Stable

PTFE-based TLY-5 PCB offers:

• Low density

• Good thermal stability

• Resistance to environmental stress

This makes it ideal for aerospace, automotive, and outdoor communication systems.

Applications of TLY-5 PCB

TLY-5 PCB is commonly used in:

• Automotive radar systems

• 5G base station modules

• Satellite communication circuits

• RF transceiver boards

• Microwave filters and amplifiers

• Wireless infrastructure equipment

These applications require low loss performance, controlled impedance, and high reliability.

TLY-5 PCB vs Standard FR-4 PCB

TLY-5 PCB significantly outperforms standard FR-4 in high frequency and RF applications.

Manufacturing Considerations

Producing TLY-5 PCB requires:

• Specialized PTFE material handling

• Tight impedance tolerance control

• Controlled lamination parameters

• Precision drilling and plating processes

• Experienced high frequency PCB fabrication capability

Proper manufacturing ensures consistent RF performance and stable electrical characteristics.

Conclusion

TLY-5 PCB delivers low loss performance, stable dielectric properties, and superior high frequency signal integrity for RF, microwave, radar, and 5G applications.

By selecting TLY-5 PCB, engineers can achieve reliable high frequency performance, reduced signal attenuation, and optimized wireless communication systems.