TLX-9 PTFE RF PCB Supplier – High-Performance Laminates for 5G, Aerospace & Low-Noise Amplifiers

August 18, 2025

Introduction to TLX-9 High-Frequency PCBs

Taconic's TLX-9 is an advanced PTFE fiberglass laminate offering superior mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties for high-frequency applications. With a tightly controlled dielectric constant, low dissipation factor, and UL 94 V-0 flammability rating, TLX-9 supports standard processing methods including shearing, drilling, milling, and plating—making it both high-performing and manufacturable.

Key Features of TLX-9 Laminate

Dielectric Constant: 2.50 @ 10 GHz
Dissipation Factor: 0.0019 @ 10 GHz
Moisture Absorption: < 0.02%
Dielectric Breakdown: > 60 kV
Volume & Surface Resistivity: 10⁷ MΩ·cm & 10⁷ MΩ
Peel Strength (1 oz Cu): 12.0 lbs/in
CTE (X, Y, Z): 9, 12, 130–145 ppm/°C
Flammability Rating: UL 94 V-0

PCB Manufacturing Capabilities with TMM13i

Layer Types: Single-sided, double-sided, multilayer, hybrid
Thickness Options: 5, 10, 20, 30 mil
Copper Weight: 1 oz, 2 oz
Max PCB Size: 400 mm × 500 mm
Solder Mask Colors: Green, black, blue, red, yellow
Surface Finishes: ENIG, HASL, immersion silver, immersion tin, bare copper, OSP, pure gold, ENEPIG

Applications

TLX-9 is widely used in high-performance RF systems including:
Low Noise Amplifiers (LNAs)
Low Noise Block/Converters (LNBs/LNCs)
Personal Communications Service/Network antennas (PCS/PCN)
High-Power Amplifiers
Aerospace and military communication systems

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