Microwave Laminates Comparison Chart

Below is a comparison chart sorted by Dielectric Constant values. This chart provides the basic properties of the various laminates available. Other data such as:
volume resistivity, surface resistivity, arc resistance, tensile modulus, tensile strength, compressive modulus, flexural modulus, dielectric breakdown, specific
gravity, water absorption, thermal conductivity, and UL flammability rating are available by contacting eng@standardpc.com or the laminate manufacturer.
Dk@10GHz Supplier Name Type D.F. CTE-X CTE-Y CTE-Z MIL REF IPC Dk@10GHz Supplier Name Type D.F. CTE-X CTE-Y CTE-Z MIL REF IPC
RT/Duroid See See 2.60 +/- 0.05 Taconic TSM-26 P,C,W 0.0014 23 28 78 - -
1.96 +/- 0.04 Rogers P,F 0.0019 41.5 - -
5880LZ mfg. mfg. 2.60 +/-0.04 Taconic TLX-7 P,W 0.0019 9 12 140 GX 125/02
2.08 +/ - 0.02 Nelco NY9208 P,W 0.0006 25 35 260 GY 4103/05 2.60 +/-0.05 Taconic TLT-7 P,W 0.0019 9 12 140 - -
0.00045
2.05 +/- 0.05 Polyflon CuFlon P 129 129 129 N/A N/A Taconic TLA-6 P,W 0.0017 9 12 140 - -
@18GHz 2.62
2.10 +/ 0.02 Taconic TacLamplus P 0.0004 - - - - - 2.65 +/-0.04 Taconic TLX-6 P,W 0.0019 9 12 140 GX 125/02
2.17, 2.20 2.65 +/-0.05 Taconic TLT-6 P,W 0.0019 9 12 140 - -
Arlon CuClad 217LX P,W,CP 0.0009 29 28 246 GY 4103/05
+/- 0.02
2.70 Arlon AD270 P,W 0.0023 12 15 95 N/A 4103/09
2.17, 2.20
Arlon DiClad 880 P,W 0.0009 25 34 252 GY 4103/05 2.70 +/- 0.04 Nelco NX9270 P,W 0.0020 25 35 260 GX 125/02
+/- 0.02
2.17, Arlon DiClad 880-PIM P,W 0.0009 25 34 252 GY 4103/05 2.75 +/-0.05 Taconic TLC-27 P,W 0.0030 9 12 70 - -
2.17, 2.20 2.80 +/- 0.05 Isola IS680 2.80 See Mfg. 0.0030 12 12 44.7 N/A N/A
Arlon IsoClad 917 P,R 0.0013 46 47 236 GP,GR 4103/03,04
+/- 0.04 2.85 +/- 0.05 Taconic TSM-DS P,C,W 0.0010 11 18 57 - -
2.17 +/- 0.02 Nelco NY9217 P,W 0.0008 25 35 260 GY 4103/05 2.87 Taconic TLG-29 P,C,W 0.0027 22 23 135 - -
2.17 +/- 0.02 Taconic TLY-5A & -5AL P,W 0.0009 26 15 217 - - 2.90 Rogers Ultralam 3850 LCP 0.0025 17 17 150 - -
2.17 +/- 0.03 Taconic TLP-5A P,W 0.0009 20 20 280 - - 2.90 - 3.00 RT/Duroid
Rogers P,C,W 0.0020 15 15 30 - -
2.20 +/- 0.02 Nelco NY9220 P,W 0.0009 25 35 260 GY 4103/05 +/- 0.04 6202PR
2.20 +/- 0.02 Rogers RT/Duroid 5880 P,R 0.0009 31 48 237 GP,GR 125/04 2.94 +/- 0.04 Rogers RT/Duroid 6002 P,C 0.0012 16 16 24 - -
2.20 +/-0.02 Taconic TLY-5 & -5-L P,W 0.0009 26 15 217 - - 2.94 +/- 0.03 Arlon CLTE-XT P,C,W 0.0012 8 8 20 N/A 4103/06
2.20 +/- 0.03 Taconic TLP-5 P,W 0.0009 20 20 280 - - 2.94 Arlon CLTE-LC P,C,W 0.0025 10 12 35 N/A 4103/06
Poly- 2.94 +/- 0.04 Nelco NX9294 P,W 0.0022 25 35 260 N/A 4103/09
2.320 +/- 0.005 Polyflon Polyguide 0.0005 108 108 108 N/A N/A
olefin 2.94 +/- 0.07 Nelco NH9294 P,C,W 0.0022 9 12 71 N/A 4103/06
2.33 +/- 0.02 Arlon CuClad 233LX P,W,CP 0.0013 23 24 194 GY 4103/05 2.94 +/- 0.04 Rogers RT/Duroid 6202 P,C,W 0.0015 15 15 30 - -
2.33 +/- 0.02 Arlon DiClad 870 P,W 0.0013 17 29 217 GY 4103/05 2.94 +/- 0.05 Taconic TSM-29 P,C,W 0.0013 23 28 78 - -
2.33 +/- 0.04 Arlon IsoClad 933 P,R 0.0016 31 35 203 GP,GR 4103/03,04 2.95 +/- 0.05 Taconic TLE-95 P,W 0.0028 9 12 70 - -
2.33 +/- 0.02 Nelco NY9233 P,W 0.0011 25 35 260 GY 4103/05 2.96 +/- 0.04 Arlon CLTE P,C,W 0.0023 10 12 34 N/A 4103/06
2.33 +/- 0.02 Rogers RT/Duroid 5870 P,R 0.0012 22 28 173 GP,GR 125/04 2.97 +/- 0.05 Arlon AD300C P,C,W 0.0020 12 12 50 N/A 4103/09
2.33 +/- 0.02 Taconic TLY-3 & -3F P,W 0.0012 26 15 217 - - 2.97 +/- 0.07 Taconic RF-301 P,C,W 0.0018 17 20 150 - -
2.33 +/- 0.03 Taconic TLP-3 P,W 0.0009 20 20 280 - - 3.00 Arlon AD300 P,W 0.0030 12 15 95 N/A 4103/09
2.4 - 2.6 3.00 Arlon AD300-PIM P,W 0.0030 12 15 95 N/A 4103/09
Arlon CuClad 250GX P,W,CP 0.0018 18 19 177 GX 4103/02
+/- 0.04
3.00 +/-0.04 Arlon AD300A P,C,W 0.0020 12 12 125 N/A 4103/09
2.4 - 2.6
Arlon DiClad 522 P,W 0.0018 14 21 173 GT 4103/01 3.00 +/- 0.04 Arlon CLTE-AT P,C,W 0.0013 8 8 20 N/A 4103/06
+/- 0.05
2.4 - 2.6 3.00 +/- 0.05 Isola IS680 3.00 See Mfg. 0.0030 12 12 44.7 N/A N/A
Arlon DiClad 527 P,W 0.0018 14 21 173 GX 4103/02
+/- 0.04 3.00 +/- 0.04 Nelco NX9300 P,W 0.0023 25 35 260 N/A 4103/09
2.4 - 2.6 3.00 +/- 0.07 Nelco NH9300 P,C,W 0.0023 9 12 71 N/A 4103/06
Rogers Ultralam 2000 P,W 0.0019 15 15 200 GX 125/02
+/- 0.04
3.00 Nelco N9300-13 RF ME 0.0040 13 20 67 N/A N/A
2.40 +/- 0.04 Nelco NX9240 P,W 0.0016 12 18 150 GX 4103/02
3.00 +/- 0.04 Rogers RO3003 P,C 0.0011 17 16 25 GX 125/02
2.45 +/- 0.04 Nelco NX9245 P,W 0.0016 12 18 150 GX 4103/02
3.00 +/- 0.06 Rogers RO3730 P,C 0.0016 11 12 65 - -
2.45 +/-0.04 Taconic TLX-0 P,W 0.0019 9 12 140 GX 125/02
3.00 +/- 0.08 Rogers RO4730 H,C 0.0033 19 17 40
2.45 +/-0.05 Taconic TLT-0 P,W 0.0019 9 12 140 - -
3.00 +/- 0.05 Taconic TSM-DS3 P,C,W 0.0011 10 16 23 - -
2.4 – 2.6
Arlon CuClad 250GT P,W,CP 0.0018 18 19 177 GT 4103/01 3.00 +/- 0.05 Taconic TSM-30 P,C,W 0.0013 23 28 78 - -
+/-0.05
3.00 +/- 0.05 Taconic TLC-30 P,W 0.0030 9 12 70 - -
2.50 Arlon AD250 P,W 0.0018 12 15 95 N/A 4103/02
3.00 Taconic TLG-30 P,C,W 0.0038 22 23 135 - -
2.50 Arlon AD250-PIM P,W 0.0018 12 15 95 N/A 4103/09
3.00 +/- 0.10 Taconic RF-30 P,C,W 0.0019 11 21 125 - -
2.50 +/- 0.04 Arlon AD250C P,C,W 0.0014 16 16 50 N/A N/A
3.02 +/- 0.04 Rogers RO3203 P,C,W 0.0016 13 13 58 - -
2.50 +/- 0.04 Arlon AD250A P,C,W 0.0015 12 15 95 N/A N/A
Poly-
2.50 +/- 0.04 Nelco NX9250 P,W 0.0017 12 18 150 GX 4103/02 Copper Clad
3.05 Polyflon ether- 0.003 56 56 56 N/A N/A
ULTEM
2.50 +/-0.04 Taconic TLX-9 P,W 0.0019 9 12 140 GX 125/02 mide
2.50 +/-0.05 Taconic TLT-9 P,W 0.0019 9 12 140 - - 3.20 Arlon AD320 P,W 0.0038 12 15 95 N/A 4103/09
2.55 Arlon AD255 P,W 0.0018 12 15 95 N/A 4103/02 3.20 Arlon AD320-PIM P,W 0.0030 12 15 95 N/A 4103/09
2.55 +/- 0.04 Arlon AD255A P,C,W 0.0015 16 16 80 N/A 4103/02 3.20 +/- 0.04 Arlon AD320A P,C,W 0.0032 14 14 128 N/A 4103/09
2.55 +/- 0.04 Arlon AD255C P,C,W 0.0014 16 16 50 N/A N/A 3.20 +/0.05 Isola IS680 3.20 See Mfg. 0.0030 12 12 44.7 N/A N/A
See 0.0011 3.20 Nelco N8000Q CEQ 0.006 N/A N/A 70 (2) N/A 4101B/61
2.55 +/- 0.05 Polyflon NorClad 53 53 53 N/A 125/02
mfg. @3GHz
3.20 +/- 0.04 Nelco NX9320 P,W 0.0024 25 35 260 N/A 4103/09
2.55 +/- 0.04 Nelco NX9255 P,W 0.0018 12 18 150 GX 4103/02
3.20 +/- 0.07 Nelco NH9320 P,C,W 0.0024 9 12 71 N/A 4103/16
2.55 +/- 0.04 Taconic TLX-8 P,W 0.0019 9 12 140 GX 125/02
3.20 Nelco N9320-13 RF ME 0.0045 13 20 67 N/A N/A
2.55 +/- 0.05 Taconic TLT-8 P,W 0.0019 9 12 140 - -
3.20 +/- 0.05 Taconic TLC-32 P,W 0.0030 9 12 70 - -
Copper
0.0025 -
2..6 Sheldahl ComClad HF T 59 59 59 Clad N/A
0.0040
Norel
2.60 +/- 0.04 Arlon AD260A P,C,W 0.0017 16 16 80 N/A N/A
2.60 +/- 0.04 Nelco NX9260 P,W 0.0019 12 18 150 GX 4103/02

Copyright (2004-2012)

P = PTFE, C = Ceramic, W = Woven, T = Thermoset Resin, R = Random Glass, ME = Modified Epoxy Resin, CE = Cyanate Ester, F = Filled Composite
CEQ = Cyanate Ester w/Quartz Fabric, LCP = Liquid Crystalline Polymer, CP = Cross Plied, H = Hydrocarbon
D.F. = Dissipation Factor @10GHz, CTE = Coefficient of Expansion ppm/°C, IPC = Spec. Sheet IPC-L125A, (1) = 130-145, (2) = [50° C to Tg]

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Microwave Laminates Comparison Chart
Below is a comparison chart sorted by Dielectric Constant values. This chart provides the basic properties of the various laminates available. Other data such as:
volume resistivity, surface resistivity, arc resistance, tensile modulus, tensile strength, compressive modulus, flexural modulus, dielectric breakdown, specific
gravity, water absorption, thermal conductivity, and UL flammability rating are available by contacting eng@standardpc.com or the laminate manufacturer.
Dk@10GHz Supplier Name Type D.F. CTE-X CTE-Y CTE-Z MIL REF IPC Dk@10GHz Supplier Name Type D.F. CTE-X CTE-Y CTE-Z MIL REF IPC
XT/Duroid 8000 See mfg. XT/Duroid 8100 See mfg.
3.23 +/- 0.05 Rogers 0.0035max. 18 23 68 - - 3.54 +/- 0.05 Rogers 0.0049 16.5 18 57 - -
0.002” Thick data sht. 0.002” Thick data sht.
3.27 +/- 0.032 Rogers TMM-3 C,T 0.0020 15 15 23 - - 3.58 +/- 0.06 Arlon 25FR C,W,T 0.0035 16.5 18 59 - 4103/11
3.30 +/- 0.08 Rogers RO4533 H,C 0.0025 13 11 37 - - Megtron6
3.61 Panasonic W,T 0.004 14-16 14.6 45 N/A 4101/102
XT/Duroid 8100 See mfg. R5775(K)
3.32 +/- 0.05 Rogers 0.0038 19 21 76 - -
0.004” Thick data sht. SYRON 7100
3.61 max. Rogers T 0.006max. 16.5 18 57 - -
3.33 +/- 0.05 Isola IS680 3.33 See Mfg. 0.0030 12 12 44.7 N/A N/A 0.002” thk.

3.38 +/- 0.06 Arlon 25N C,W,T 0.0025 15 15 52 N/A 4103/10 3.70 Arlon MULTICLAD HF T 0.0045 14-16 14-16 - - -

3.38 +/- 0.05 Isola IS680 3.38 See Mfg. 0.0032 12 12 44.7 N/A N/A 3.8 - 4.2 @1MHz GE Getek W,T 0.01 12 15 55 - -

3.38 +/- 0.10 Nelco NH9338 P,C,W 0.0025 9 12 71 N/A 4103/16 3.80 Nelco N4380-13 RF ME 0.007 10 14 3.5% N/A 4101B/29

3.38 +/- 0.05 Rogers RO4003C H,C 0.0029 11 14 46 - - See mfg. 0.0126 –
3.85 – 4.02 Rogers Theta N/A N/A ~50 - -
data sht. 0.0120
SYRON 7100
3.39 max. Rogers T 0.005max. 19 21 76 - - 4.10 Arlon AD410 P,C,W 0.003 9 9 40 - 4103/16
0.004” thick.
3.38 +/- 0.05 Taconic TLC-338 P,W 0.0034 9 12 70 - - 4.10 +/- 0.10 Nelco NH9410 P,C,W 0.0030 9 12 71 N/A 4103/16

3.38 Nelco N9338-13 RF ME 0.0046 13 20 67 N/A N/A 4.10 +/- 0.15 Taconic RF-41 P,C,W 0.0038 9 12 93 - -

3.40 +/- 0.08 Rogers RO4534 H,C 0.0027 11 14 46 - - 4.10 +/- 0.15 Taconic TRF-41 P,C,W 0.0035 9 9 40 - -

SYRON 7000 4.30 Arlon AD430 P,C,W 0.0030 9 9 40 - 4103/16

3.4 max. Rogers T 0.0045max. 18 23 68 - -
0.002” thk. 4.30 +/- 015 Taconic RF-43 P,C,W 0.0033 9 11 96 - -
3.40 +/- 0.07 Taconic TLF-34 P,C,W 0.0020 21 23 85 - - 4.30 +/- 0.15 Taconic TRF-43 P,C,W 0.0035 9 9 40 - -
3.45 +/- 0.05 Isola IS680 3.45 See Mfg. 0.0035 12 12 44.7 N/A N/A 4.50 Arlon AD450 P,C,W 0.0035 8 11 42 - 4103/16
3.48 +/- 0.10 Nelco NH9348 P,C,W 0.0030 9 12 71 N/A 4103/16 4.50 Arlon AD450A P,C,W 0.0035 10 10 40 - N/A
3.48 +/- 0.05 Rogers RO4350B H,C 0.0037 14 16 35 - - 4.50 +/- 0.10 Nelco NH9450 P,C,W 0.0030 9 12 71 N/A 4103/16
3.48 +/- 0.05 Rogers RO4350B -TX H,C 0.0034 14 16 35 - - 4.50 +/- 0.045 Rogers TMM-4 C,T 0.0020 16 16 21 - -
3.48 Nelco N9350-13 RF ME 0.0055 13 20 67 N/A N/A 4.50 +/- 0.15 Taconic RF-45 P,C,W 0.0037 9 13 96 - -
3.50 Arlon AD350 P,W 0.003 12 15 95 N/A 4103/09 4.50 +/- 0.15 Taconic TRF-45 P,C,W 0.0035 9 9 40 - -
3.50 Arlon AD350-PIM P,W 0.0030 12 15 95 N/A 4103/09 5.10 Arlon AD5 P,C,W 0.0030 15 15 45 N/A 4103/16
3.50 +/- 0.05 Arlon AD350A P,C,W 0.0030 5 9 35 N/A 4103/09,/16 6.00 +/- 0.08 Rogers TMM-6 C,T 0.0023 18 18 26 - -
3.50 +/- 0.05 Arlon TC350 P,C,W 0.0020 7 7 23 N/A 4103/09,/16 5.50-6.30 Arlon AD600 P,C,W 0.0030 11 10 45 N/A 4103/07
3.50 Isola GETEK W,T 0.0100 13 14 55 N/A 4103C/25 6.15 +/- 0.15 Arlon TC600 P,C,W 0.0020 9 9 35 - 4103/07
Mercurywave 6.15 +/- 0.15 Rogers RT/Duroid 6006 P,C 0.0027 47 34 117 - 125/07
3.50 Nelco ME 0.004 10 14 48(2) N/A 4103/11
9350 6.15 +/- 0.15 Rogers RO3006 P,C 0.0020 17 17 24 N/A 125/07
3.50 +/- 0.10 Nelco NH9350 P,C,W 0.0030 9 12 71 N/A 4103/16 6.15 +/-0.15 Rogers RO3206 P,C,W 0.0027 13 13 34 - -
3.50 Nelco N4350-13 RF ME 0.0065 10 14 3.5% N/A 4101B/29 6.15 +/- 0.15 Rogers RO4360 H,C 0.0038 16.6 14.6 30 - -
3.50 Nelco N8000 CE 0.011 11 13 2.5% N/A 4101B/70,71 6.15 +/- 0.25 Taconic RF-60A P,C,W 0.0038 9 8 69 - -
RT/Duroid 9.20 +/- 0.23 Rogers TMM-10 C,T 0.0022 21 21 20 - -
3.50 +/- 0.05 Rogers P,C 0.0013 19 19 39 - -
6035HTC
9.80 +/- 0.245 Rogers TMM-10i C,T 0.0020 19 19- 20 - -
3.50 +/-0.05 Rogers RO3035 P,C 0.0017 17 17 24 - -
9.80 Arlon AR1000 P,C,W 0.003 14 16 37 N/A 4103/08
3.50 +/- 0.08 Rogers RO4535 H,C 0.0037 14 16 35 - -
10.00 +/- 0.25 Taconic CER-10 P,C,W 0.0035 13 15 46 - -
3.50 +/- 0.05 Taconic TLC-35 P,W 0.0037 9 12 70 - -
10.20 Arlon AD1000 P,C,W 0.0023 8 10 20 - 4103/08
3.50 +/- 0.07 Taconic TLF-35 P,C,W 0.0020 21 23 85 - -
10.20 Arlon AD10 P,C,W 0.0078 5.6 5.8 8.2 N/A N/A
3.50 +/- 0.05 Taconic RF-35TC P,C,W 0.0011 11 13 34 - -
10.2 +/- 0.30 Rogers RO3010 P,C 0.0022 13 11 16 - 125/08
3.50 +/- 0.05 Taconic RF-35A2 P,C,W 0.0015 10 13 106 - -
10.2 +/- 0.50 Rogers RO3210 P,C,W 0.0027 13 13 34 - -
3.50 +/- 0.10 Taconic RF-35 P,C,W 0.0025 19 24 64 - -
RT/Duroid
3.50 +/- 0.10 Taconic RF-35P P,C,W 0.0034 15 15 110 - - 10.2 +/- 0.25 Rogers P,C 0.0023 24 24 47 - 125/08
6010.2LM

Copyright (2004-2012)

P = PTFE, C = Ceramic, W = Woven, T = Thermoset Resin, R = Random Glass, ME = Modified Epoxy Resin, CE = Cyanate Ester, F = Filled Composite
CEQ = Cyanate Ester w/Quartz Fabric, LCP = Liquid Crystalline Polymer, CP = Cross Plied, H = Hydrocarbon
D.F. = Dissipation Factor @10GHz, CTE = Coefficient of Expansion ppm/°C, IPC = Spec. Sheet IPC-L125A, (1) = 130-145, (2) = [50° C to Tg]

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