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TLX-8

What is TLX-8?

TLX-8 is a high-performance, fiberglass-reinforced PTFE microwave laminate designed for reliability in a wide range of RF and microwave applications.
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Features

  • Radiation and Creep Resistance
  • Excellent Environmental Durability
  • Low CTE and High Dimensional Stability
  • Dielectric Constant (Dk) Range: 2.45 – 2.65
  • Available in Various Thicknesses and Copper Cladding Options

Benefits

  • Low and Stable Dk
  • Excellent Mechanical & Thermal Properties
  • Dimensionally Stable
  • Low Moisture Absorption
  • Low DF
  • UL 94 V-0 Rating
  • For Low Layer Count Microwave Designs

Applications

  • Antennas
  • Mixers
  • Splitters
  • Filters
  • Combiners
  • Passive Components

TLX-8 General Properties

Properties Test Methods Unit Value Unit Value

DK @ 10 GHz

IPC-650 2.5.5.3

 

2.55

 

2.55

Df @ 1.9 GHz

IPC-650 2.5.5.5.1

 

0.0012

 

0.0012

Df @ 10 GHz

IPC-650 2.5.5.5.1

 

0.0017

 

0.0017

Dielectric Breakdown

IPC-650 2.5.6

kV

>45

kV

>45

Moisture Absorption

IPC-650 2.6.2.1

%

0.02

%

0.02

Flexural Strength (MD)

ASTM D 709

psi

28,900

N/mm²

 

Flexural Strength (CD)

ASTM D 709

psi

20,600

N/mm²

 

Tensile Strength (MD)

ASTM D 902

psi

35,600

N/mm²

 

Tensile Strength (CD)

ASTM D 902

psi

27,500

N/mm²

 

Elongation at Break (MD)

ASTM D 902

%

3.94

%

3.94

Elongation at Break (CD)

ASTM D 902

%

3.92

%

3.92

Young's Modulus (MD)

ASTM D 902

kpsi

980

N/mm²

 

Young's Modulus (CD)

ASTM D 902

kpsi

1,200

N/mm²

 

Young's Modulus (MD)

ASTM D 3039

kpsi

1,630

N/mm²

 

Poisson's Ratio

ASTM D 3039

 

0.135

N/mm

 

Peel Stength (1 oz.ed)

IPC-650 2.4.8 Sec.5.2.2 (Thermal Stress.)

Ibs./linear inch

15

N/mm

 

Peel Stength (1 oz.RTF)

IPC-650 2.4.8 Sec.5.2.2 (Thermal Stress.)

Ibs./linear inch

17

N/mm

 

Peel Stength (½ oz.ed)

IPC-650 2.4.8.3 (Elevated Temp.)

Ibs./linear inch

14

N/mm

 

Peel Stength (½ oz.ed)

IPC-650 2.4.8 Sec.5.2.2 (Thermal Stress.)

Ibs./linear inch

11

N/mm

 

Peel Stength (1 oz.rolled)

IPC-650 2.4.8 Sec.5.2.2 (Thermal Stress.)

Ibs./linear inch

13

N/mm

2.1

Dimensional Stability (MD)

IPC-650 2.4.39 Sec.5.5 (After Bake.)

mils/in.

0.06

mm/M

 

Dimensional Stability (CD)

IPC-650 2.4.39 Sec.5.4 (After Bake.)

mils/in.

0.08

mm/M

 

Dimensional Stability (MD)

IPC-650 2.4.39 Sec.5.5 (Thermal Stress.)

mils/in.

0.09

mm/M

 

Dimensional Stability (CD)

IPC-650 2.4.39 Sec.5.5 (Thermal Stress.)

mils/in.

0.1

mm/M

 

Surface Resistivity

IPC-650 2.5.17.1 Sec.5.2.1 (Elevated Temp.)

Mohm

6.605 x 10⁸

Mohm

6.605 x 10⁸

Surface Resistivity

IPC-650 2.5.17.1 Sec.5.2.1 (Humidity Cond.)

Mohm

3.550 x 10⁶

Mohm

3.550 x 10⁶

Volume Resistivity

IPC-650 2.5.17.1 Sec.5.2.1 (Elevated Temp.)

Mohm/cm

1.110 x 10¹⁰

Mohm/cm

1.110 x 10¹⁰

Volume Resistivity

IPC-650 2.5.17.1 Sec.5.2.1 (Humidity Cond.)

Mohm/cm

1.046 x 10¹⁰

Mohm/cm

1.046 x 10¹⁰

Thermal Conductivity

ASTM F433/ASTM 1530-06

W/M*K

0.19

W/M*K

0.19

CTE (X axis) (25-260℃)

IPC-650 2.4.41/ASTM D 3386

ppm/℃

21

ppm/℃

21

CTE (Y axis) (25-260℃)

IPC-650 2.4.41/ASTM D 3386

ppm/℃

23

ppm/℃

23

CTE (Z axis) (25-260℃)

IPC-650 2.4.41/ASTM D 3386

ppm/℃

215

ppm/℃

215

Density (Specific Gravity)

ASTM D 792

g/cm³

2.25

g/cm³

2.25

Td (2% Weight Loss)

IPC-650 2.4.24.6 (TGA)

535

 

Td (5% Weight Loss)

IPC-650 2.4.24.6 (TGA)

553

 

Flammability Rating

UL-94

 

V-0

 

V-0

Remarks

  1. All reported values are typical and should not be used for specifcation purposes. In all instances, the user shall determine suitability in any given application.
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TLX-8’s Outgassing Properties

Property

Test Method

Units

Value

Outgassing (%TML)

ASTM E 595

24 H 257 °F @ ≤ 5 x 10-5 Torr

0.03

Outgassing (%CVCM)

ASTM E 595

24 H 257 °F @ ≤ 5 x 10-5 Torr

0.00

Outgassing (%WVR)

ASTM E 595

24 H 257 °F @ ≤ 5 x 10-5 Torr

0.01

Remarks

  1. All reported values are typical and should not be used for specifcation purposes. In all instances, the user shall determine suitability in any given application.
  2. To receive more detailed information, please feel free to contact us directly or leave your email address and we will promptly send you the relevant documents.
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