Taconic TLY-5 DK2.20 Df0.0009 (0.2-1.6mm) Copper Clad Laminate

Brief Introduction

TLY-5 is a high-frequency PCB laminate manufactured by Taconic Company, using lightweight woven fiberglass reinforcement in a PTFE composite. It is designed to provide excellent dimensional stability, uniform dielectric properties, and ultra-low loss, making it suitable for demanding applications such as automotive radar, millimeter-wave antennas, and high-volume PCB manufacturing.

Technical Features & Benefits

Low and Stable Dielectric Constant: Dk = 2.20 with tight tolerance of ±0.02, ensuring consistent electrical performance.
Ultra-Low Dissipation Factor: Typical loss tangent of 0.0009 at 10 GHz, supporting high-frequency and millimeter-wave applications.
Excellent Dimensional Stability: Enhanced mechanical stability enables reliable high-volume PCB fabrication.
Low Moisture Absorption: Suitable for operation in harsh environmental conditions.
High Copper Peel Strength: Strong bond strength ensures reliable layer adhesion and mechanical integrity.

Typical Properties:

Application Areas

Automotive Radar: 77 GHz and millimeter-wave radar systems.
Cellular Communications: 5G infrastructure and base station antennas.
Satellite Communications: Ground equipment and space-borne payloads.
RF Components: Power amplifiers, filters, couplers, LNAs, LNBs, LNCs.
Aerospace & Avionics: Phased array antennas and avionic systems.
High-Frequency PCBs: Stripline, microstrip, and multilayer board designs.

PCB Manufacturing Capability (TLY-5 Series):

PCB Parameter: Available Options
Layer Count: 1 Layer, 2 Layers, 4 Layers
Copper Weight: 0.5 oz, 1 oz, 2 oz
PCB Thickness: 0.2 mm, 0.3 mm, 0.6 mm, 0.8 mm, 1.6 mm
Max PCB Size: ≤ 400 mm × 500 mm
Material Family: TLY-5, TLY-5-L, TLY-3, TLY-3FF, TLY-5A, TLY-5A-L

Note:

TLY-5 is part of the TLY laminate family, which includes variants with dielectric constants from 2.17 to 2.33. TLY-5 is typically kept in stock, while other grades can be sourced based on customer requirements.