The CLTE Series® High-Frequency Laminates are premium materials designed for superior performance in stripline and multilayer circuits. These laminates are optimized for high-frequency applications requiring precise control of electrical and mechanical properties, ensuring low loss and consistent performance.

Key Features for Stripline and Multilayer Circuits:

1. Stable Dielectric Properties:

• Dielectric Constant (Dk): ~2.94 ± 0.04 across a wide frequency range.
• Low Dissipation Factor (Df): ~0.0012 at 10 GHz, ensuring minimal signal loss and high efficiency.

2. Thermal and Mechanical Reliability:

• Low Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE): Ideal for multilayer structures, ensuring dimensional stability and excellent reliability during thermal cycling.
• Wide Operating Temperature Range: Suitable for applications that demand consistent performance under varying thermal conditions.

3. Compatibility with Fabrication Processes:

• Copper Foil Adhesion: Ensures excellent bonding for inner layers in stripline configurations.
• Compatible with standard PCB manufacturing processes, including multilayer lamination.

4. Electrical Performance in High-Frequency Applications:

• Maintains consistent impedance control in stripline designs, where conductors are embedded between dielectric layers.
• Ideal for low-loss signal transmission in RF/microwave circuits and high-speed digital designs.

5. Low Moisture Absorption:

• Prevents dielectric property degradation in humid environments, enhancing reliability in outdoor and aerospace applications.

Applications:

1. Stripline Circuits:
   • These laminates provide stable, low-loss pathways for high-frequency signals embedded between ground planes.
   • Used in RF filters, power dividers, and couplers.
2. Multilayer Circuits:
   • The CLTE Series® is designed for multilayer PCB stacks, ensuring layer-to-layer consistency and integrity.
   • Critical in applications like:
     • Phased-array antennas
     • Microwave backhaul links
     • Radar systems
     • Satellite communications
3. High-Performance RF Modules:
   • Applications requiring low signal attenuation and stable phase response over a wide frequency range.

Benefits:

• Impedance Control: Precision control of dielectric properties ensures accurate impedance matching.
• Reliability: Robust mechanical and thermal stability ensures long-term performance.
• High-Frequency Capability: Supports frequencies from RF to microwave bands.

The CLTE Series® offers exceptional performance and ease of use for advanced circuit designs, ensuring signal integrity and durability in even the most demanding environments.