AD1000 High Frequency PCB | Substrate 2-layer 50mil with immersion Gold | Silver | Tin

Introducing AD1000: Unleashing Advanced RF Systems

AD1000 is a remarkable woven-glass reinforced laminate that surpasses other 10 Dk products in terms of dimensional stability and mechanical robustness. It allows for greater dimensional stability and mechanical robustness than other 10 Dk products due to its woven-glass reinforcement. Circuit miniaturization is enabled by its high dielectric constant substrate, which permits circuit miniaturization compared to traditional low-loss materials. AD1000 is especially beneficial for components using low-impedance lines, power amplifiers, filters, and couplers.

However, it's important to consider potential limitations or disadvantages as well. Here are a few aspects to keep in mind:

1. Limited Dk Range: AD1000 is specifically designed as a woven-glass reinforced laminate with a Dk of 10.2 or greater. This means it may not be suitable for applications that require lower dielectric constants. It's important to assess the specific requirements of your project to determine if AD1000's Dk range aligns with your needs.

2. Limited Availability: While AD1000 is available worldwide, it's worth noting that supply and availability can vary depending on the region and market demand. It's advisable to check with suppliers or distributors to ensure its accessibility for your specific location and timeframe.

Despite these limitations, AD1000 offers several advantages that make it a compelling choice for advanced RF systems:

• Mechanical robustness: AD1000 is mechanically robust, offering reliable and durable performance.
• Greater dimensional stability: AD1000 provides greater dimensional stability compared to other 10 Dk products, ensuring consistent performance over time.
• Circuit miniaturization: AD1000 allows for circuit miniaturization, resulting in weight savings and space-efficient designs.
• Heat dissipation and management: AD1000's superior thermal conductivity facilitates efficient heat dissipation, ensuring optimal performance of RF systems.
• Greater signal integrity: AD1000's low insertion loss ensures minimal signal attenuation, leading to improved signal integrity and reliable communication.
• Cost-effective board layout and processing: AD1000's compatibility with standard PCB fabrication processes enables cost-effective board layout and processing.
• Low loss in humid environments: AD1000 exhibits low moisture absorption, maintaining excellent electrical performance even in humid environments.

The PCB stackup consists of a 2-layer rigid PCB construction with copper layers and an AD1000 core. The board dimensions, minimum trace/space requirements, hole sizes, finished board thickness, copper weight, via plating thickness, surface finish, solder mask colors, and electrical testing prior to shipment ensure high-quality and reliable PCBs.

AD1000 is available worldwide, making it accessible to a broad range of industries and markets. Typical applications include X-Band and below systems, radar modules, aircraft collision avoidance systems (TCAS), ground-based radar surveillance systems, miniaturized circuitry, patch antennas, power amplifiers (PAs), and low-noise amplifiers (LNAs).

Embrace the future of RF technology with AD1000 and unlock a new realm of possibilities, while considering the limitations and advantages to make an informed decision for your specific project.