Name: Rogers RO4003C High Frequency Printed Circuit Board
Brand: PCB Printed Circuit Board and PCBA manufacturing
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1. Overview of Rogers RO4000 Series High-Frequency Circuit Materials

Rogers RO4000 series high-frequency circuit materials are glass-reinforced hydrocarbon and ceramic-based (non-PTFE) laminates, specifically designed for performance-sensitive mass commercial applications. The core design concept of the RO4000 series is to balance superior high-frequency performance with low-cost circuit manufacturing, resulting in low-loss materials that can be processed using standard epoxy/glass (FR4) manufacturing processes—greatly reducing production costs while ensuring reliable performance.

2. Detailed Introduction to Rogers RO4003C Laminate

RO4003C is a patented hydrocarbon resin system reinforced with ceramic fillers and woven glass cloth. Its electrical performance is very close to that of PTFE/glass cloth materials, while its processability is comparable to that of epoxy resin/glass cloth materials, enabling flexible structural design for diverse application needs. The RO4003C laminate is available with two types of glass cloth—1080 and 1674—all of which meet the same electrical performance specifications, ensuring consistent performance across different structural configurations.

A key advantage of RO4003C is its compatibility with standard epoxy/glass cloth processing technologies, which allows for strictly controlled dielectric constant and dielectric loss. Compared with traditional microwave materials, RO4003C offers significant cost advantages, with its price being only a fraction of that of conventional microwave materials. Unlike PTFE-based microwave materials, RO4003C does not require special through-hole pretreatment or additional operating procedures, simplifying the manufacturing process and improving production efficiency.

It should be noted that RO4003C material is non-brominated and therefore does not meet UL 94V-0 certification requirements. For applications or designs that require UL 94V-0 fire rating, Rogers RO4835™ and RO4350B Gamma laminates are recommended as alternative solutions to meet the fire safety requirements.

3. Application Scenarios of RO4003C Laminate

RO4003C laminate is widely used in the following fields, leveraging its excellent comprehensive performance:

High-reliability aerospace applications: Suitable for aerospace electronic equipment that requires stable high-frequency performance and reliable operation.
Various typical and unconventional microwave/RF applications: Covers a wide range of high-frequency scenarios, providing stable signal transmission support for different types of microwave and RF equipment.

For more detailed technical information about RO4003C, please refer to the professional technical specification documents.

Rogers RO4003C Technical Specifications

4. Maxipcb Company Introduction

Based in China, Maxipcb has specialized in RF PCB manufacturing for more than 17 years. We deeply understand the critical impact of selecting the right RF material on PCB performance—key parameters such as RF microwave energy levels, operating frequency, operating temperature range, current, and voltage are crucial when choosing materials for high-frequency PCB fabrication. Familiarity with various RF PCB materials is one of our core strengths; we maintain sufficient stock of these materials to ensure fast delivery and meet the tight timelines of customer projects.

5. RF/Microwave PCB Materials Supplied by Maxipcb

Maxipcb offers a comprehensive range of high-performance RF/microwave PCB materials to meet diverse application needs, including:

Rogers series: RO4350B, RO3003, RO4003, RO3006, RT/Duroid 5880, RT5870, etc.
Other high-performance materials: Arlon, Isola, Taconic, PTFE F4BM, Teflon, etc.

6. Hybrid PCB Materials (Mixed Dielectric/Laminate)

To address the complex performance requirements of advanced electronic equipment, Maxipcb also provides hybrid PCB materials (mixed dielectric/laminate) combinations, such as:

Rogers RO4350B + FR4, RO4350B + IT180, RO4003C + FR4, RO3010 + FR4, RO3003 + FR4, etc.

7. RF/Microwave PCB Application Fields

RF/microwave PCBs are widely used in various industries and scenarios, providing stable high-frequency signal transmission support for diverse electronic products. Key application fields include:

Consumer Electronics, Military/Space, High-Power Equipment, Medical Devices, Automotive, and Industrial fields.
Antenna & Communications Systems, Handheld Cellular Devices, WiFi Antennas, Telematics and Infotainment Systems, WiFi/Computing/Radar Equipment, and Power Amplifiers.

8. Maxipcb's RF/Microwave PCB Manufacturing Capabilities

8.1 Surface Finishing

OSP, ENIG (Electroless Nickel Immersion Gold), HASL LF (Lead-Free Hot Air Solder Leveling), Plated Gold, Flash Gold, Immersion Tin, Immersion Silver, Electrolytic Gold.

8.2 Manufacturing Capacity

Golden Finger, Heavy Copper, Blind/Buried Via, Impedance Control, Resin Filling, Carbon Ink, Backdrill, Countersink, Depth Drilling, Half-Plated Hole, Pressfit Hole, Peelable Blue Mask, Peelable Solder Stop, Thick Copper, Oversize Processing.

8.3 Material Range

Rogers RO4350B, RO3003, RO4003, RO3006, RT/Duroid 5880, RT5870, as well as Arlon, Isola, Taconic, PTFE F4BM, Teflon and other high-performance materials.

8.4 Number of Layers

2L, 4L, 6L, 8L, 10L, 12L, 14L, 16L, 18L, 20L, 22L, 24L, 26L, 28L, 30L.

8.5 Dielectric Constant (DK) Range

2.20, 2.55, 3.00, 3.38, 3.48, 3.50, 3.6, 6.15, 10.2.

Model：Rogers RO4003C High Frequency Board

D K：3.38±0.04

Layer：2Layers

DielectricsThickness ：0.508mm(20mil)

Finished Thickness ：0.6mm

Material Copper Thickness ：½(17μm)

Finished Copper Thickness ：1OZ(35μm)

SurfaceTreatment ：Immersion Silver

Application ：communication infrastructure, computers, aerospace

RO4003C,RO4350B Data-Sheet

Rogers RO4003C High Frequency Printed Circuit Board

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