EW PCB Manufacturer — RT5880 In Stock, IPC Class 3
Riching PCB manufactures EW (electronic warfare) PCB for receivers, jammers, DRFM systems and wideband ESM across 2–40 GHz. Rogers RT5880 in stock across 6 thicknesses — the standard lowest-loss substrate for wideband EW. IPC Class 3 on request. In-house plasma activation. 7–10 day prototype. No MOQ.
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RT5880
in stock
6 thicknesses
2–40
GHz coverage
RT5880 + RO3003
Class 3
IPC on request
full traceability
7–10
day prototype
no MOQ
Why RT5880 Is the EW Standard
Electronic warfare systems operate across very wide bandwidths — often 2–18 GHz or wider in a single design. RT5880 (Dk 2.20, Df 0.0009) has the lowest dissipation factor of any standard Rogers PTFE grade, minimizing insertion loss variation across a wide frequency range. The low and stable Dk also simplifies broadband matching network design — critical when the same circuit must perform across multiple octaves.
Frequency Coverage and Material Stock
| Frequency Band | Application | Material | Stock |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2–6 GHz (S/C band) | EW receiver, jammer front-end | RT5880 0.508 / 0.787mm | ✅ In stock |
| 6–12 GHz (X band) | Radar warning receiver | RT5880 0.254 / 0.508mm | ✅ In stock |
| 12–18 GHz (Ku band) | Wideband ESM, DRFM | RT5880 0.127 / 0.254mm | ✅ In stock |
| 18–26.5 GHz (K band) | Wideband jammer | RO3003 0.127 / 0.254mm | ✅ In stock |
| 26.5–40 GHz (Ka band) | Ka-band EW, satcom jamming | RO3003 0.127mm | ✅ In stock |
Most EW programs span multiple frequency bands across different modules in the same system. Riching PCB stocks both RT5880 (2–26.5 GHz designs) and RO3003 (18–40 GHz designs) — covering the full range without material procurement delays between modules.
IPC Class 3 — Defense Program Requirements
| Requirement | IPC Class 2 (Commercial) | IPC Class 3 (Military/Defense) |
|---|---|---|
| Annular ring | Min 0.05mm | Min 0.075mm — stricter |
| Plating thickness (copper in hole) | ≥20μm | ≥25μm |
| Solder mask registration | ±0.075mm | ±0.05mm — tighter |
| Conductor spacing (B1-B4) | Standard | Enhanced — wider clearance |
| Inspection level | Sample-based AOI | 100% AOI + electrical test |
| Documentation | Standard COC | Full material traceability + lot records |
| Riching PCB availability | ✅ Standard | ✅ On request — specify on order |
Many EW and defense programs specify IPC Class 3 — the highest reliability classification, used for equipment requiring continued performance or performance-on-demand including life support and other critical equipment. Riching PCB supports IPC Class 3 manufacturing on request — specify on the order, and the additional inspection, plating thickness and registration tolerances are applied.
Wideband Design Capabilities
- RT5880 in stock across 6 thicknesses: 0.127 / 0.254 / 0.381 / 0.508 / 0.787 / 1.575mm
- RO3003 in stock 0.127 / 0.254mm — for K/Ka-band EW modules in the same system
- In-house plasma activation — no outsourced PTFE processing
- Min trace/space 2.5mil / 2.5mil — fine broadband matching network routing
- TDR ±5% available — critical for wideband impedance matching
- Multi-layer hybrid stackups — RT5880 + FR4 with Rogers 2929 bondply
- Max 2 lamination cycles enforced — Dk stability across the panel for multi-board production runs
- Full material traceability and lot documentation — for defense program compliance
Common EW Module Types
- Wideband low-noise amplifier (LNA) front-end
- DRFM (Digital RF Memory) input/output stages
- Wideband filter banks and switched filter assemblies
- Power divider / combiner networks for phased array EW
- Antenna feed networks for ESM/ELINT receivers
How to Order
- WhatsApp: +86 13760473650
- Send: Gerber zip + NC drill + stackup drawing
- Specify: RT5880 or RO3003 grade + thickness, IPC Class (2 or 3), impedance tolerance
- DFM review: 4–8 hours
- No MOQ. From 1 board.
EW PCB Manufacturer — Shenzhen Direct Factory
RT5880 In Stock · 2–40 GHz Coverage
IPC Class 3 · 7–10 Day Prototype · No MOQ
Send Gerber + stackup drawing. DFM review within 4–8 hours.
Specify RT5880 / RO3003 grade, thickness, IPC Class.
DFM review within 4–8 hours
Request a PCB Quote
Upload your Gerber ZIP file and project requirements. Our engineering team will review your PCB material, stackup, impedance needs, surface finish, and production quantity before quoting.
Please prepare:
- Gerber files in ZIP format
- PCB material or stackup requirements
- Controlled impedance notes if available
- Prototype or batch production quantity