Professional 8-Layer Rogers 4350B High-Frequency PCB for Demanding RF & Microwave Applications
In the rapidly advancing fields of wireless communications, การบินและอวกาศ, and high-end test instrumentation, PCB มาตรฐาน fall short of meeting extreme demands for signal integrity, low loss, and thermal stability. UGPCB leverages deep technical expertise to present this 8-Layer High-Frequency PCB built on Rogers 4350B laminate. Engineered to address core challenges in RF applications, it is more than an interconnect—it’s a critical foundation ensuring stable performance and signal purity in advanced electronic systems.
ภาพรวมผลิตภัณฑ์ & คำนิยาม
This product is an 8-layer rigid high-frequency Printed Circuit Board (พีซีบี), utilizing the industry-recognized premium RF material—Rogers 4350b. Through precision multilayer lamination and specialized processing, it achieves high-density integration of complex RF circuits within a 1.65mm board thickness, delivering superior electrical performance control. It is specifically designed for applications requiring low loss, stable dielectric constant, และการจัดการระบายความร้อนที่ดีเยี่ยม.
Detailed Specifications & ข้อควรพิจารณาในการออกแบบ
A high-quality พีซีบี starts with precise control over every detail. Below are the core specifications and their design significance:
| Parameter Category | ข้อมูลจำเพาะ | Design Rationale & Implication |
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| Basic Structure | เลเยอร์: 8 เลเยอร์ | Provides ample routing space, supports separate power, พื้น, and signal planes—essential for การเชื่อมต่อระหว่างกันที่มีความหนาแน่นสูง (HDI) และ การรบกวนทางแม่เหล็กไฟฟ้า (อีเอ็มไอ) suppression. |
| ความหนาของบอร์ด: 1.65มม | A balanced thickness ensuring mechanical robustness and heat dissipation while accommodating spatial constraints in assemblies. | |
| Core Material | ลามิเนต: Rogers 4350b | The cornerstone of high-frequency การออกแบบ PCB. Its low dissipation factor (ฟ) and stable dielectric constant (ดีเค) with minimal variation over frequency/temperature are critical for RF/microwave circuit ความสมบูรณ์ของสัญญาณ. |
| Conductivity | Copper Weight: Inner 1/1 ออนซ์, Outer 1/1 ออนซ์ | Balanced copper weight ensures consistent current-carrying capacity and impedance control accuracy. 1 oz outer copper aids in heat dissipation. |
| พื้นผิวเสร็จสิ้น | เห็นด้วย (ทองคำแช่นิเกิลแบบไม่ใช้ไฟฟ้า), 2μ” | Provides a flat, highly solderable surface with excellent oxidation resistance, ensuring long-term reliability for RF connectors and BGA assemblies. |
| Physical Dimensions | 280mm x 120mm | Suited for medium-sized RF modules or subsystems, balancing integration density and mechanical strength. |
| กระบวนการพิเศษ | Depth-Controlled Milling (Step-down) + Blind Vias | Key for enhanced spatial efficiency and performance. Step-down milling allows varied board heights; blind vias enable high-density interconnect from surface to inner layers, reducing signal crosstalk—a hallmark of advanced RF PCBs. |
Alt tag for suggested technical diagram: Cross-section diagram of 8-layer PCB stackup showing blind vias and step-down milling.
มันทำงานอย่างไร & แอปพลิเคชันหลัก
หลักการทำงาน:
ที่ความถี่สูง (MHz to GHz range), electrical signal transmission behaves more like electromagnetic wave propagation. This PCB leverages the stable dielectric properties of Rogers 4350B to provide a “smooth highway” for these waves, minimizing energy loss (การสูญเสียการแทรก) and waveform distortion during transmission. Its precise 8-ซ้อนชั้น และ blind via design ensure controlled characteristic impedance (เช่น, 50Ω or 75Ω) for transmission lines while mitigating interlayer signal reflection and crosstalk.
Key Applications:
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โครงสร้างพื้นฐานไร้สาย: 5G/6G base station antennas, เพาเวอร์แอมป์ (PAs), ตัวกรอง, LNAs.
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Satellite Comms & การบินและอวกาศ: Satellite transceiver modules, ระบบเรดาร์, RF front-ends.
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High-End Test & Measurement: Core boards for network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators.
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อุปกรณ์อิเล็กทรอนิกส์ยานยนต์: Millimeter-wave radar boards for ADAS.
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อุปกรณ์การแพทย์: RF control modules in high-precision imaging systems (เช่น, MRI).
Scientific Classification
Per industry and IPC standards, this product is classified as a ความถี่สูง, Multilayer Rigid Printed Circuit Board. More specifically, it is an 8-Layer Metal Core PCB with Blind Vias, fabricated on ceramic-filled hydrocarbon/glass weave reinforced laminate (Rogers 4350B series).
การก่อสร้าง & Key Performance Features
Structural Analysis:
This PCB employs a classic symmetrical stack-up, comprising multiple signal layers with dedicated power and ground planes. Vias ตาบอด connect the surface to adjacent inner layers, ในขณะที่ through-holes provide interconnection through the entire board. Depth-controlled milling creates mechanical recesses for shield can installation or special assembly requirements.
Outstanding Performance Features:
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Ultra-Low Signal Loss: The low dissipation factor of Rogers 4350b at GHz frequencies ensures high-efficiency signal transmission.
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Exceptional Electrical Stability: Excellent thermal coefficient of dielectric constant (TCDk) guarantees consistent performance across a wide temperature range.
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Superior Thermal Management: ค่าสัมประสิทธิ์การขยายตัวทางความร้อนต่ำ (ซีทีอี) and high thermal conductivity enhance reliability in high-power RF circuits.
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High-Precision Impedance Control: Achievable tolerance of ±5% or better, thanks to material stability and UGPCB’s advanced process control.
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High-Reliability Interconnects: Robust 2μ” ENIG finish and precision blind via technology ensure durable connections in harsh environments.
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Enhanced Design Flexibility: The combination of 8 ชั้น, จุดอ่อนตาบอด, and step milling supports highly complex and compact RF system design.
Core Manufacturing Process Flow
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การเตรียมวัสดุ & Inner Layer Fabrication: Rogers 4350B clad laminates are sheared, เจาะ (for blind vias), plated, patterned, and etched to form inner layer circuits.
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Layup & การเคลือบ: Etched inner layer cores and prepreg sheets are aligned in the designed stack-up and bonded under high temperature and pressure.
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Mechanical Drilling & การชุบ: Through-holes are drilled, followed by electroless and electrolytic copper plating to metallize all holes (PTH and blind vias).
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Outer Layer Imaging & การชุบ: Outer layer circuit pattern is applied, followed by pattern plating to build up trace and hole copper thickness.
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พื้นผิวเสร็จสิ้น: ทองคำแช่นิเกิลแบบไม่ใช้ไฟฟ้า (เห็นด้วย) process applied to form a 2-microinch nickel-gold protective layer on pads and hole walls.
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CNC Routing & Step Milling: The board outline is routed, และ depth-controlled milling creates step-down areas as per design.
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Electrical Test & การตรวจสอบ: 100% electrical test (flying probe or fixture) for continuity and isolation, followed by final QA inspection (including impedance coupon testing).
Typical Use Case Scenarios
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Scenario 1: 5G Massive MIMO Antenna Array Board
In such array boards, densely packed RF channels require minimal mutual interference. This PCB’s stable Dk and blind via design ensure channel isolation and phase coherence, while its superior thermal performance supports prolonged stable operation of PA chips.
Alt tag: 8-layer Rogers 4350B PCB assembly for a 5G Massive MIMO antenna unit. -
Scenario 2: Airborne Radar Signal Processing Front-End
Airborne environments involve large temperature swings and vibration. This PCB’s low TCDk ensures consistent radar performance across altitudes and temperatures, while the 1.65mm thick, robust construction resists vibrational stress.
Why Choose UGPCB for Your High-Frequency PCB?
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ความเชี่ยวชาญด้านวัสดุ: We possess in-depth knowledge of processing high-frequency materials like Rogers, ensuring material integrity from storage through fabrication.
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Advanced Process Capability: Mature processes for blind via registration และ depth-controlled milling ensure first-pass success for complex designs.
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Performance Validation: We provide critical impedance test reports และ S-parameter data support using high-end network analyzers, bridging simulation and measurement.
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การสนับสนุนแบบ end-to-end: We offer full-cycle technical collaboration—from stack-up & impedance design, การวิเคราะห์ DFM, to volume production—accelerating your time to market.
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Contact a UGPCB engineer today for a comprehensive DFM review and a competitive quote. Submit your stack-up and impedance requirements to start the conversation.