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Taconic PCB Materials: Best for High-Frequency & RF Circuits

Taconic PCB Materials: The Gold Standard for High-Frequency & RF Circuits

High-frequency electronics operate within a very harsh environment, and within such a milieu, the aspect of signal integrity becomes paramount. With the kind of operation that the aerospace radar and telecommunication technologies such as the 5G involve, the knowledge of the material of choice for the production of a printed circuit board (PCB)substrate becomes the single most important factor that separates success and failure. Of all the high-performance materials that exist, the Taconic PCB laminate materials are at the pinnacle of the list that consists of the very best.

What is Taconic Advanced Dielectric PCB Material?

Taconic is a respected American-based company that manufactures advanced dielectric materials that are qualified for use within high-frequency PCBs and microwave applications. These materials are widely recognized for possessing excellent electrical properties such as low dielectric loss and a stable dielectric constant, and also excellent thermal properties.

Taconic’s Advanced Dielectric Division, which includes Taconic’s operation in South Korea, was acquired by AGC Inc., a leading chemical producer in Japan, in the year 2019. This acquisition helped AGC add Taconic’s world-class RF & Microwave solutions to its offerings and further strengthened themselves globally, mostly in the Asia-Pacific region.

Taconic Key PCB Materials Product Lines

Material SeriesDescriptionApplications
TLY SeriesUltra-low Dk (2.17) and low loss, PTFE-based. Ideal for high-frequency circuits.Antennas, power amplifiers, RF/microwave circuits requiring high signal integrity.
RF-35 SeriesBalanced performance and cost, low Dk with moderate loss.RF and microwave circuits, telecommunications, base station antennas, RF filters.
CER-10Ceramic-filled PTFE laminate with high Dk and low loss.Compact high-frequency designs, power amplifiers, microwave filters.
TLX SeriesStable Dk and low loss, suitable for broadband applications.Phased array antennas, satellite communications, broadband microwave devices.
Taconic 600 SeriesLow moisture absorption, low loss, and good thermal stability, designed for harsh environments.Aerospace, military electronics, automotive radar systems.

Why are Taconic PCB Materials Beneficial for HF Circuits?

Taconic PCB materials are also irrereplaceable in a specific area because of the special characteristics they possess.