Isola Tachyon 100G: Highleap High-Speed PCB Manufacturing

The rising demand for high-performance PCBs in high-speed digital applications has prompted the need for materials that combine stability, reliability, and superior electrical performance. Isola Tachyon 100G has emerged as a revolutionary PCB material designed to meet the challenges of modern technology. With exceptional thermal, electrical, and mechanical properties, Isola Tachyon 100G empowers high-frequency designs while ensuring durability and efficiency.

Key Features and Properties of Isola Tachyon 100G PCB Material

Isola Tachyon 100G PCB material stands out for its advanced properties tailored to meet the needs of high-speed digital and high-frequency applications. Below are some of its standout features:

Exceptional Thermal Performance

• Glass Transition Temperature (Tg): Isola Tachyon 100G boasts a high Tg of 230°C (by DMA) and 215°C (by DSC), ensuring thermal stability in high-temperature environments.
• Decomposition Temperature (Td): With a decomposition temperature of 360°C at 5% weight loss, it offers excellent durability under thermal stress.
• Time to Delaminate: Exhibiting delamination resistance of over 60 minutes at T260 and T288, it ensures robust performance during reflow soldering processes.
• Thermal Conductivity: A value of 0.42 W/m·K efficiently dissipates heat, ideal for applications in high-power systems.

Outstanding Electrical Properties

• Dielectric Constant (Dk): The material maintains a low and stable Dk value of 3.02 across a broad frequency range (2 GHz to 10 GHz), ensuring signal integrity for high-speed digital transmissions.
• Dissipation Factor (Df): A remarkably low Df of 0.0021 minimizes signal loss and jitter, critical for advanced telecommunications and data transmission systems.
• Volume and Surface Resistivity: With excellent resistivity properties, the material demonstrates a volume resistivity of 13.3 million MΩ-cm and a surface resistivity of 133,000 MΩ. These characteristics ensure minimal leakage currents and robust electrical insulation.

Mechanical Strength and Durability

• Flexural Strength: Strong mechanical properties with flexural strengths of 303 MPa (lengthwise) and 283 MPa (crosswise) ensure reliability under bending stresses.
• Tensile Strength: Tensile strengths of 207 MPa (lengthwise) and 172 MPa (crosswise) enhance its resistance to mechanical stress.
• Peel Strength: The material demonstrates excellent adhesion, with peel strengths of 0.79 N/mm in standard conditions and 0.96 N/mm after thermal stress.
• Moisture Resistance: With a moisture absorption rate of just 0.1%, it performs exceptionally well in humid and harsh environments.

Safety and Compliance

• Flammability Rating: Rated as V-0 under UL 94, it guarantees safety in applications requiring flame resistance.
• Relative Thermal Index (RTI): With an RTI of 130°C, it ensures long-term thermal stability.
• CTI Rating: A CTI class of 3 (175-249 volts) supports its suitability for high-voltage applications.

High Reliability in PCB Fabrication

The compatibility of Isola Tachyon 100G with low-profile and very low-profile copper foils, along with its resistance to thermal and mechanical stresses, makes it a preferred choice for multilayer backplanes and complex high-speed digital designs.

Applications of Isola Tachyon 100G

Isola Tachyon 100G finds widespread use in industries that demand precision, reliability, and scalability. Key applications include:

1. Telecommunications and 5G Infrastructure
The material’s exceptional electrical properties make it ideal for high-speed routers, base stations, and other 5G-enabled devices requiring consistent high-frequency performance.

2. Data Centers
With increasing data rates exceeding 100 Gb/s, Isola Tachyon 100G ensures reliable signal transmission in backplanes, server boards, and high-speed interconnects.

3. Aerospace and Defense
The ability to withstand extreme conditions and thermal cycles makes Isola Tachyon 100G suitable for avionics, radar systems, and advanced military communication equipment.

4. Storage Devices
From solid-state drives (SSDs) to high-capacity storage arrays, this material enhances performance by minimizing signal losses in high-density designs.

5. Consumer Electronics
Its low weight and compact properties make Isola Tachyon 100G ideal for cutting-edge consumer electronics like smart TVs, high-performance gaming consoles, and wearable devices.

How Isola Tachyon 100G Elevates High-Speed PCB Manufacturing and Assembly

1. Hybrid Design Capabilities for High-Speed PCBs

Isola Tachyon 100G’s availability in both prepreg and laminate forms supports seamless integration with advanced materials in hybrid stack-ups. This flexibility is ideal for high-speed PCBs with multilayer configurations and dense routing. It ensures precise signal transmission across high-frequency and high-speed environments, such as 5G networks and data centers.

2. Advanced Copper Options for Signal Integrity

High-speed PCB applications demand superior signal fidelity, and Tachyon 100G supports advanced copper options, including rolled annealed copper, RTF, and VLP-2 foils. These materials reduce signal attenuation, improve rise times, and minimize jitter. This performance makes Tachyon 100G essential for applications requiring ultra-smooth copper finishes for optimal signal integrity.

3. Thermal and Electrical Stability

High-speed PCBs often operate under significant thermal stress. Tachyon 100G’s low Z-axis expansion minimizes the risk of delamination during thermal cycling, ensuring reliable multilayer designs. The material’s stable dielectric constant (Dk) of 3.02 and low dissipation factor (Df) of 0.0021 across high frequencies further optimize electrical performance in critical high-speed assemblies.

4. Streamlined High-Speed PCB Assembly

Tachyon 100G enhances PCB assembly processes with its robust moisture resistance and adhesion properties. This minimizes defects during lamination and soldering, particularly for fine-pitch components used in high-speed PCB assemblies. Its thermal stability (Tg up to 230°C) ensures reliable performance during reflow soldering, crucial for modern high-speed designs with tight tolerances.

5. Improved Manufacturing Yield for Complex High-Speed PCBs

The material’s low moisture absorption (0.05%) and high thermal conductivity (0.42 W/m·K) reduce processing challenges, resulting in higher manufacturing yields for high-speed PCBs. This reliability is especially valuable for high-frequency, multi-gigabit applications where precision and durability are paramount.

6. Enhanced High-Speed PCB Applications

• Telecommunications: Supports the bandwidth demands of 5G infrastructure and high-speed routers.
• Data Centers: Ensures seamless connectivity in high-performance server backplanes.
• Aerospace and Defense: Meets the rigorous demands of radar systems and avionics.
• Advanced Computing: Ideal for AI-driven systems requiring consistent high-frequency performance.

7. High-Speed PCB Assembly Capabilities at Highleap

At Highleap Electronic, we specialize in precision-driven high-speed PCB assembly. Leveraging advanced SMT technologies, we achieve efficient placement of high-speed components, ensuring minimal signal degradation and robust electrical connections. Paired with Isola Tachyon 100G, our assembly services deliver reliable solutions for cutting-edge electronic applications.

Isola Tachyon 100G not only revolutionizes PCB manufacturing but also enhances the assembly process for high-speed designs, making it a critical choice for next-generation electronics.

Why Choose Isola Tachyon 100G for High-Speed Digital Applications?

1. Industry Compliance and Reliability
Isola Tachyon 100G meets rigorous industry standards such as IPC-4103/17 and UL 94 V-0, ensuring safety, environmental compatibility, and long-term reliability. Its exceptional electrical stability and thermal resilience make it a trusted material for demanding applications in telecommunications, aerospace, and advanced computing systems.

2. Scalability for Advanced Designs
Engineered for next-generation devices, Isola Tachyon 100G seamlessly supports designs ranging from simple PCBs to complex multilayer backplanes. Its scalability enables smooth transitions to higher data rates, ensuring optimal performance in systems requiring speeds exceeding 100 Gb/s, such as 5G networks and high-speed data centers.

3. Enhanced Value and Cost Efficiency
While offering premium performance, Isola Tachyon 100G reduces total cost of ownership by enhancing manufacturing efficiency, reliability, and long-term durability. Its low signal loss and superior mechanical properties minimize failures, optimizing operational costs in high-performance, high-frequency environments.

Conclusion

Isola Tachyon 100G PCB manufacturing stands at the forefront of high-speed PCB technology, offering unmatched reliability, scalability, and performance. With its unique combination of thermal stability, low signal loss, and mechanical strength, Tachyon 100G caters to the most demanding electronic applications. Whether you’re designing cutting-edge telecommunications systems or high-performance consumer devices, this material is your gateway to next-generation innovations.

Contact Highleap Electronic today to discover how Isola Tachyon 100G can elevate your PCB designs to new heights!

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What types of copper are compatible with Isola Tachyon 100G?
Isola Tachyon 100G supports RTF, VLP-2, and rolled annealed copper foils, enabling superior signal integrity and low attenuation.

Q2: Can Isola Tachyon 100G be used in high-layer PCBs?
Yes, its low Z-axis expansion and high Tg make it suitable for multilayer designs, especially in applications like server backplanes and high-speed interconnects.

Q3: How does Isola Tachyon 100G improve thermal performance?
Its high Tg (220°C) and excellent thermal conductivity (0.42 W/m/K) enable efficient heat dissipation, reducing risks of overheating in high-power applications.

Q4: Is Isola Tachyon 100G environmentally friendly?
Yes, the material complies with RoHS standards and UL 94 V-0, making it a safe choice for environmentally conscious manufacturing.

Q5: What industries benefit most from Isola Tachyon 100G?
Industries such as telecommunications, aerospace, data centers, and consumer electronics gain significant advantages from its high-speed, high-reliability performance.