Rogers Raw Material Surcharge August 2026 — Which Materials Rose and By How Much Rogers Corporation notified customers on July 31, 2026 of a Raw Material Surcharge (RMS) taking effect August 3, 2026, applying to purchase orders for China-manufactured Rogers…
Microstrip vs Stripline PCB — Loss, Isolation and When Each Structure Wins Microstrip and stripline are the two fundamental transmission line structures used in RF PCB design — the choice between them affects insertion loss, EMI shielding, trace width, and…
Blind and Buried Via RF PCB Design — Lamination Cycle Limits and When to Use Each Blind and buried vias solve the via stub problem by eliminating the unused via barrel entirely, rather than shortening it as backdrill does. But…
F4B PCB Material Guide — F4BM220 to F4BTM615 Dk/Df Data and Thickness Options F4B is a PTFE-based RF laminate family produced by Wangling (泰兴旺灵), spanning low-Dk low-loss grades (F4BM220) through mid-Dk general RF grades (F4BM300, F4B350) to high-Dk miniaturization grades…
High Frequency PCB Drilling Capabilities — Minimum Hole Size, Aspect Ratio and Tolerances Drilling capability determines what via structures, connector footprints and mechanical features are achievable on a given board thickness and material. This reference covers minimum drill diameter, hole…
Taconic PCB Materials — TLY-5, RF-35, CER-10 Properties and In-Stock Availability Taconic is a long-established PTFE laminate manufacturer with a material range that spans low-loss wideband grades (TLY-5) through mid-Dk filter materials (RF-35) to high-Dk miniaturization grades (CER-10). This guide…
