NF-30
copper clad, non-reinforced laminates are ceramic-
lled PTFE composites. e ceramic-lled PTFE
composite technology oers low dielectric loss and minimal signal
distortion in microwave applications.
NF-30 adheres well to smooth low prole copper types. e low dissipation
factor of NF-30 combined with the use of very smooth copper results in
reduced insertion losses at higher frequency where skin eect losses play a
substantial role.
NF-30 laminates are engineered to provide excellent dimensional stability
despite the lack of a woven berglass reinforcement. Dimensional movement
is predictable and managable during any shrinkage from etching or baking.
NF-30 laminates show low Z-axis expansion allowing excellent plated
through-hole reliability in extreme thermal environments or multilayer
applications. Relative to rigid copper clad laminates, NF-30 materials
are unique in their exibility, allowing NF-30 to be used in static designs
having curvature.
NF-30 laminates can be sheared, drilled, milled and plated using standard
PTFE circuit board processing techniques.
Taconic is a world leader in RF laminates and high speed digital materials,
oering a wide range of high frequency laminates and prepregs. ese
advanced materials are used in the fabrication of antennas, multilayer RF
and high speed digital boards, interconnections and devices.
Benets & Applications:
• Non-reinforced laminate
• Exceptional low electrical loss
for microwave applications
• Excellent adhesion to Very Low
Prole copper foils
• Stable dielectric properties vs.
temperature & frequency
• Dimensionally stable for
multilayer applications
• Automotive Radar Sensors
• Global Positioning System
Antennas
• Passive Components (Dividers,
Filters & Couplers)
• Aerospace Components
North & South America
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NF-30 Ceramic Filled PTFE Composite
0.995
0.997
0.999
1.001
1.003
1.005
-60 -30 0 30 60 90 120 150
DK/ DK (@23
℃
)
Temperature [
℃
]
DK/ DK(@23C) vs Temperature
0
0.001
0.002
0.003
0.004
0.005
-60 -30 0 30 60 90 120 150
DF (Tan Loss)
Temperature [
℃
]
DF vs Temperature [
℃
]
NF-30
offers very stable
performance
over a wide
temperature
range.
All reported values are typical and should not be used for specication purposes. In all instances, the user shall determine suitability in
any given application.
NF-30 Typical Values
Property Test Method Unit Value Unit Value
Dk @ 10 GHz IPC-650 2.5.5.5.1 (Mod.)
3.00 +/-0.04 3.00 +/-0.04
Dk for Design at 77 GHz
Microstrip Resonator
2.90 2.90
Df @ 10 GHz IPC-650 2.5.5.5.1 (Mod.) 0.0013 0.0013
T
c
DK (-55 -150 °C) IPC-650 2.5.5.5 ppm/ °C -4.07 ppm/ °C -4.07
Moisture Absorption IPC-650 2.6.2.1 % 0.05 % 0.05
Peel Strength (½ oz. RTF copper) IPC-650 2.4.8 (Solder) lbs./inch 8 N/mm 1.4
Volume Resistivity IPC-650 2.5.17.1 Mohms/cm 10
7
Mohms/cm 10
7
Surface Resistivity IPC-650 2.5.17.1 Mohm 10
7
Mohm 10
7
Dimensional Stability IPC-650 2.4.39 (Etch) % (5 mil-MD) 0.018 % (5 mil-CD) 0.044
Dimensional Stability IPC-650 2.4.39 (Bake) % (5 mil-MD) -0.038 % (5 mil-CD) -0.010
Dimensional Stability IPC-650 2.4.39 (Stress) % (5 mil-MD) -0.065 % (5 mil-CD) -0.034
Flexural Strength (MD) IPC-650 2.4.4 psi 2756 N/mm
2
19
Flexural Strength (CD) IPC-650 2.4.4 psi 2611 N/mm
2
18
Flexural Modulus (MD) IPC-650 2.4.4 psi 146,488 N/mm
2
1010
Flexural Modulus (CD) IPC-650 2.4.4 psi 139,236 N/mm
2
960
Tensile Strength (MD) IPC-650 2.4.19 psi 943 N/mm
2
6.5
Tensile Strength (CD) IPC-650 2.4.19 psi 900 N/mm
2
6.2
Elongation at Break (MD) IPC-650 2.4.19 % 180 % 180
Elongation at Break (CD) IPC-650 2.4.19 % 200 % 200
Young’s Modulus (MD) IPC-650 2.4.19 psi 104,427 N/mm
2
720
Young’s Modulus (CD) IPC-650 2.4.19 psi 101,527 N/mm
2
700
Hardness ASTM D2240 (Durometer) 70 70
Density IPC-650 2.3.5 g/cm
3
2.09 g/cm
3
2.09
Specic Heat IPC-650 2.4.50 J/g ºC 0.94 J/g ºC 0.94
ermal Conductivity (Unclad) IPC-650 2.4.50 W/M*K 0.50 W/M*K 0.50
T
d
(2% wt. loss) IPC-650 2.4.24.6/TGA ºF 959 ºC 515
T
d
(5% wt. loss) IPC-650 2.4.24.6/TGA ºF 986 ºC 530
CTE (X-Y axis) (50-150 ºC) IPC-650 2.4.41 ppm/ºC 11 - 15 ppm/ºC 11 - 15
CTE (Z axis) (50-150 ºC) IPC-650 2.4.41 ppm/ºC 30 ppm/ºC 30
Flammability UL-94 V-0 V-0
Lead Free Process Compatible Internal Ye s Ye s
2/18
NF-30 Ceramic Filled PTFE Composite
Standard cladding of NF-30 is ULP copper for best results at high frequency.
An example of 5 mil material with ½ oz. Ultra Low Prole Copper on both sides is part #:
NF-30-0050-ULPH/ULPH - 18" x 24" (457 mm x 610 mm)
NF-30 offers superior RF performance
at 77-79 GHz range.
• Standard NF-30 series can be manufactured in increments of 0.005"
• Standard sheet size is 18" x 24" (457 mm x 610 mm)
74 75 76 77 78 7973
80
-35
-30
-25
-20
-40
-15
freq, GHz
dB(S(1,2))
dB(S(3,4))
dB(S(5,6))
dB(S(7,8))
dB(S(9,10))
Readout
m1
m1
freq=
dB(S(1,2))=-17.317
dB(S(3,4))=-16.968
dB(S(5,6))=-17.109
dB(S(7,8))=-18.892
dB(S(9,10))=-17.970
78.10GHz
Measured DK 3.0 @78.1 GHz by microstrip ring resonator