ThunderClad 3E

Very Low Loss and High Thermal Reliability Laminate and Prepreg
Core: TU-933E; Prepreg: TU-933P E

ThunderClad 3E / TU-933E is an advanced material designed for high speed computing, telecommunications, radio frequency super low loss filed applications. ThunderClad 3E’s electrical performance is competitive with hydrocarbon-based very low loss materials, but capable for high layer count circuit board design with excellent thermal reliability.
ThunderClad 3E laminates also exhibit excellent moisture resistance, improved CTE, superior chemical resistance, thermal stability, CAF resistance, and also compatible with modified FR-4 processes.

Main Applications
Radio frequency
Backplane, High performance computing
Line cards, Storage
Servers, Telecom, Base station
Office Routers
Key Features
Excellent electrical and thermal properties
Dielectric constant is 3.5 @ 10Gz
Dissipation factor is 0.0036 @ 10Ghz
Stable and flat Dk/Df performance over frequency and temperature variance.
Compatible with modified FR-4 processes
Excellent moisture resistance and Lead Free reflow process compatible
Improved z-axis thermal expansion
Superior dimensional stability, thickness uniformity and flatness
Anti-CAF capability
Excellent through-hole and soldering reliability
Property Typical Values
Tg (DMA) 220°C
Tg (DSC) 170°C
Td (TGA) 390°C
CTE z-axis (50 to 260 °C) 2.7%
T-260/ T288/ T300 > 60 min/ > 60 min/ > 60 min
Permittivity (RC 65%) @10GHz 3.5
Loss Tangent (RC 65%) @10GHz 0.0036
Industry Approvals
IPC-4101 Specification Number: /102
IPC-4101E/102 Validation Services QPL Certified
UL File Number: E189572
ANSI Grade: No-ANSI
Flammability Rating: 94V-0
Maximum Operating Temperature: 140°C
Standard Availability
Thickness: 0.002” [0.05mm] to 0.062” [1.58mm], available in sheet or panel form
Copper Foil Cladding: 1/3 to 5 oz for built-up & double sides
Prepregs: Available in roll or panel form
Glass Styles: 1078, 1086 and other prepreg grades are available upon request.
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