High-Frequency PCB
High-Frequency PCB
High-frequency (RF) PCB are used wherever fast signal flows and thus high transmission frequencies are required. However, increasing frequencies bring with them a number of unwanted, limiting properties – such as inductive and capacitive effects, reflections, and signal propagation delays. To ensure the integrity of the RF signal flows at the highest possible cutoff frequency, the permissible parameters for RF printed circuit boards must be precisely determined and implemented. Many years of expertise and high process reliability in production make meticulous compliance manageable – we at Becker & Mueller are your competent manufacturer and development partner in this field.
Which base materials are available at Becker & Mueller for the production of RF PCB?
In addition to the design, the base material used is also crucial for the quality and functionality of high-frequency circuit boards. At Becker & Mueller, we use PTFE and ceramic based materials from manufacturers such as Rogers (and Arlon, which is now part of the Rogers Group), Isola, and Nelco.
Rogers (incl. Arlon)
RO3000® Series
- RO3006™
- RO3010™
- RO3035™
- RO3203™
- RO3210™
RO4000® Series
- RO4003™
- RO4350™
- RO4360™
- RO4835™
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RT/duorid 5870
RT/duorid
DiClad® 870
DiClad880
CLTE™ Series
Kappa™ 438
TC350™
TC600™
AD410
Isola
I-Terra
Nelco
How does Becker & Mueller support the design phase of RF PCB development?
During the design phase of high-frequency PCB, we provide support with impedance calculations using specialized software from market leader Polar Instruments GmbH. The desired RF PCB design is compared with our design rules, and any necessary adjustments are suggested. Following the design, we offer a final impedance check and prepare a test report. All of this makes Becker & Mueller your perfect partner when it comes to the development and manufacture of sophisticated RF PCB for your individual project.
What are Becker & Müller's delivery times for the production of HF circuit boards?
Short delivery times can also be achieved for HF circuit boards; we have a range of special HF substrates available from stock.
Quality of High-Frequency PCB production at Becker & Müller
Decisive for the quality and functionality of HF-PCB is not only the PCB design but also the used base material. We at Becker & Müller use among others PTFE and ceramic materials. Short delivery times can also be realized for HF-PCB due a number of special HF substrates which are continuous available from stock.
During the design phase, we support the impedance calculation using special software from the market leader Polar instruments GmbH. The desired PCB design is compared with our design rules and possible adjustments proposed. Subsequently, we offer a final impedance control as well as the preparation of a test report. All this makes Becker&Müller your perfect contact when it comes to the development and production of demanding high-frequency PCB for your individual project.
Our PCB special types
Rigid-flex and semi-flex
Rigid-flex PCB are used when the PCB in the operation is exposed mechanical movement or vibrations, also if spatial conditions do not allow any other solution.
Becker & Müller is one of the specialized manufacturers of rigid-flex and semi-flex PCB and with this development competence we like to already be available for our customers in the development phase.
High-Frequency
High-frequency PCB (HF) are used wherever fast signal flows and thus high transmission frequencies are required. In order to ensure the integrity of the high-frequency signal flows at the highest possible frequency, the permissible parameters must be precisely determined and implemented. We at Becker & Müller are your competent manufacturer and development partner in this regard.
Impedance-controlled
Impedance-controlled PCB are used at high frequencies and steep switching edges to ensure signal integrity. Reflections can cause signals to superimpose, which can lead to errors and unreliability of the entire assembly. Becker & Müller is your specialist for the production of impedance-controlled PCB.
High-TG
Compared to standard FR4 materials, high-TG materials have a higher temperature resilience. These materials are used wherever the PCB is exposed to particular temperature or current loads and a higher continuous operating temperature is required for the reliability of the PCB.
Thick-copper
The accommodation of power electronics and the associated extremely high current intensities require special specifications of the carrier circuit boards. We at Becker & Müller have customized solutions for the production of high-current/thick copper PCB.
IMS PCB (aluminum core)
Aluminum core PCB – also known as IMS (Insulated Metallic Substrates) – are used for mechanical loads, but primarily for thermal loads. The core of the PCB consists entirely of aluminum and is separated from the conductor pattern by an insulation layer.
Special Service PCB
Edge metallization (PTH-contour), special contours, countersinks and depth millings, blind vias, buried vias, plugs, special surfaces or colored solder masks, silk screen, coverlay and bluemask, plugging and more: We at Becker & Müller are the ideal manufacturer and development partner when it comes to very special types of PCB.
