We are excited to introduce our newly shipped PCB utilizing RO4534 substrates, meticulously crafted to meet the stringent demands of the antenna market. Developed by Rogers Corporation, RO4534 laminates build upon the success of the RO4000 series, extending its capabilities into mobile infrastructure applications. This ceramic-filled, glass-reinforced hydrocarbon material delivers controlled dielectric constants, low loss performance, and excellent passive intermodulation (PIM) response, making it an ideal choice for microstrip antenna applications.

Key Features
- Dielectric Constant: 3.4 at 10 GHz
- Dissipation Factor: 0.0027 at 10 GHz
- PIM Value: Typical -157 dBC
- Thermal Coefficient of Expansion (CTE)**:
- X axis: 11 ppm/°C
- Y axis: 14 ppm/°C
- Z axis: 46 ppm/°C
- Glass Transition Temperature (Tg): >280 °C
- Moisture Absorption: 0.06%
- Lead-Free Process Compatibility: Yes

Benefits:
- Low Loss, Low Dk and low PIM response for wide range of application use
- Thermoset resin system compatible with standard PCB fabrication
- Excellent dimensional stability for greater yield on larger panels sizes
- Uniform mechanical properties for maintaining mechanical form during handling
- High thermal conductivity for improved power handling
- CTE similar to that of copper, reducing stress in PCB antenna

PCB Stackup
This PCB features a robust 2-layer rigid stackup:

- Copper Layer 1: 35 μm
- RO4534 Core: 0.762 mm
- Copper Layer 2: 35 μm

Construction Details
The PCB dimensions are 73.2 mm x 36.44 mm (± 0.15 mm), with a finished thickness of 0.8 mm. It accommodates a minimum trace/space of 4/4 mils and a minimum hole size of 0.3 mm. The outer layers have a finished copper weight of 1 oz (1.4 mils), and the via plating thickness is 20 μm. The surface finish is immersion silver, featuring a white top silkscreen and a blue bottom silkscreen. No solder masks are applied to either side. Each board undergoes 100% electrical testing before shipment to ensure high quality.

Compliance and Availability
- Artwork Format: Gerber RS-274-X
- Quality Standard: IPC-Class-2
- Availability: Worldwide

Typical Applications
- Cellular infrastructure base station antennas
- WiMAX antenna networks

Leverage the advanced features of the RO4534 PCB to enhance both performance and cost-effectiveness in your antenna designs, ensuring reliable functionality in challenging environments.