Rogers RT5880 PCB Manufacturer — 6 Thicknesses In Stock

Riching PCB manufactures Rogers RT5880 PCB with all 6 standard thicknesses in stock — 0.127mm through 1.575mm. RT5880 (Dk 2.20, Df 0.0009) is the lowest-loss standard Rogers PTFE grade — the primary choice for wideband EW receivers, DRFM systems, ESM/ELINT receivers and wideband antenna designs across 2–26.5GHz. In-house plasma activation. 7–10 day prototype. No MOQ.

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6 sizes

in stock
0.127–1.575mm

Df 0.0009

lowest loss
standard Rogers PTFE

7–10

day prototype
no material wait

No MOQ

From 1 board
IPC Class 2 / 3

RT5880 Stock — All 6 Thicknesses

Thickness	Dk / Df	Stock & Lead Time
0.127mm	2.20 / 0.0009	✅ In stock — 7–10 day prototype
0.254mm	2.20 / 0.0009	✅ In stock — 7–10 day prototype
0.381mm	2.20 / 0.0009	✅ In stock — 7–10 day prototype
0.508mm	2.20 / 0.0009	✅ In stock — 7–10 day prototype
0.787mm	2.20 / 0.0009	✅ In stock — 7–10 day prototype
1.575mm	2.20 / 0.0009	✅ In stock — 7–10 day prototype

Having all 6 thicknesses in stock is the key advantage for EW programs — different modules in the same system (LNA front-end, filter bank, power divider) often require different substrate thicknesses for impedance matching and space constraints. Riching PCB stocks the full range, so your entire system prototype can be fabricated in a single 7–10 day cycle without waiting for individual thickness procurement.

RT5880 vs RT5870 vs RO3003 — Which to Choose

Property	RT5880	RT5870	RO3003
Dk	2.20	2.33	3.0
Df	0.0009	0.0012	0.0010
Insertion loss	Lowest	Very low	Low
50Ω trace (0.508mm, 1oz)	~1.42mm (wider)	~1.28mm	~0.95mm (narrower)
Best for	Wideband EW, max loss reduction	Wideband, compact layout	Ka-band, 77GHz arrays
Thicknesses in stock	6 (0.127–1.575mm)	Available	2 (0.127, 0.254mm)

RT5880 (Dk 2.20) is chosen when absolute minimum insertion loss is the priority — EW, DRFM and ESM receivers where every 0.1dB matters. RT5870 (Dk 2.33) offers slightly higher Dk which produces narrower 50Ω traces for more compact layouts. RO3003 (Dk 3.0) is the standard for 77GHz radar and Ka-band where the lower Dk of RT5880 produces trace widths too wide for dense array designs. See Rogers RT5880 PCB guide for the full comparison.

Applications

Application	RT5880 Thickness	Key Requirement
EW receiver 2–6 GHz (S/C band)	0.508 / 0.787mm	Lowest Df for wideband loss budget
EW receiver 6–12 GHz (X band)	0.254 / 0.508mm	Wideband matching, low insertion loss
EW / ESM 12–18 GHz (Ku band)	0.127 / 0.254mm	Ultra-low loss, tight impedance
DRFM wideband input stage	0.508mm	Low loss across 2–18GHz instantaneous BW
Wideband power divider / combiner	0.508 / 0.787mm	Low insertion loss, equal amplitude split
Ka-band LEO satcom hybrid stackup	0.127mm	Combined with RO3003 via Rogers 2929

Process Requirements for RT5880

In-house plasma activation — PTFE mandatory, within 2 hours of copper plating
PTFE-specific drill — 40–60K RPM, prevents hole wall smear blocking plasma
Maximum 2 lamination press cycles — enforced for all PTFE grades
Rogers 2929 bondply in stock — RT5880 + RO3003 hybrid stackups for Ka-band + EW combined designs
TDR ±10% standard, ±5% available — for wideband designs where return loss matters
IPC Class 2 standard, IPC Class 3 on request — for defense EW programs

How to Order

WhatsApp: +86 13760473650
Send: Gerber zip + NC drill + stackup drawing
Specify: RT5880 thickness, copper weight (0.5oz / 1oz), impedance target, IPC Class
DFM review: 4–8 hours
No MOQ. From 1 board.

Frequently Asked Questions — RT5880 vs RT5870 vs RO3003

What is the difference between RT5880 and RO3003?

RT5880 (Dk 2.20, Df 0.0009) has lower dielectric constant and slightly lower loss than RO3003 (Dk 3.0, Df 0.0010). RT5880 produces wider 50Ω traces which limits its use in dense designs like 77GHz patch arrays. RO3003 is the standard for 77GHz radar and Ka-band arrays because its higher Dk produces narrower traces suitable for λ/2 element spacing at millimeter-wave frequencies.

When should I use RT5880 instead of RO3003?

Choose RT5880 when minimum insertion loss is the priority across a wide bandwidth — EW receivers, DRFM systems and wideband antenna feeds. RT5880 (Df 0.0009) has slightly lower loss than RO3003 (Df 0.0010), and the wider trace width is acceptable for most filter, amplifier and divider designs.

What is RT5870 used for?

RT5870 (Dk 2.33, Df 0.0012) provides a compromise between RT5880 and RO3003 — very low loss like RT5880, but slightly narrower traces. It is used in wideband designs where circuit density is a constraint but RO3003's trace width is too narrow for the available etching tolerance.

Do RT5880, RT5870 and RO3003 require the same manufacturing process?

Yes — all three are PTFE ceramic composites requiring in-house plasma activation within 2 hours of copper plating, PTFE-specific drill parameters and a maximum of 2 lamination press cycles. Factories without genuine in-house PTFE capability cannot reliably manufacture any of these materials.

Rogers RT5880 PCB Manufacturer — Shenzhen Direct Factory

6 Thicknesses In Stock · Df 0.0009 Lowest Loss
EW · Ka-band · 7–10 Day Prototype · No MOQ

Send Gerber + stackup drawing. DFM review within 4–8 hours.
Specify RT5880 thickness, copper weight and impedance target.

WhatsApp +86 13760473650

DFM review within 4–8 hours

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