• VT-42 Laminate/Prepreg

    UL Approval: E214381 Version: 19/03/2020 /21

    General Information

    • Dicy Cured System
    • Standard FR4.0 (Tg140℃)
    • UV Blockin

    Application

    Computer, Communication Equipment, Instrumentation, TV, VCR, Electronic Game Machine, LCD, Automotive, etc.

    Availability

    • Core Thickness: 0.002” (0.05mm) to 0.200” (5mm), available in sheet or panel form
    • Copper Foil: 1/4oz to 12oz
      • Prepregs are available in roll or panel form
    • E-Glass styles: 7628, 1506, 1500, 2113, 2313, 3313, 2116, 1080, 1086, 1078, 106 &1067, etc.

    Note: For cores 0.005”, it is recommended to use the reverse treated copper due to the low profile. The peel strength for RT foil is ≈1-2lbs/in (0.35Kg/m) less than standard foil.

    Properties Prepreg Laminate
    Storage Condition Temperature Below 23°C (73°F) Below 5°C (41°F) Room
    Relative humidity Below 55% RH / /
    Shelf Life 3 months 6 months 24 months (airproof)

    The prepreg exceeding shelf life should be retested.

    Properties Sheet IPC-4101E /21

    Properties Test Method Units Specification Typical Value
    Thermal Properties
    Tg DSC IPC-TM-650 2.4.25 °C 110 minimum 140
    TMA IPC-TM-650 2.4.24 °C - -
    Td ASTM D3850 °C - 310
    T260 IPC-TM-650 2.4.24.1 Minute - 20
    T288 IPC-TM-650 2.4.24.1 Minute - 2
    Thermal Stress @ 288°C IPC-TM-650 2.4.13.1 Second Pass 10s 300
    Z-axis CTE Before Tg IPC-TM-650 2.4.24 ppm/°C - 50
    After Tg IPC-TM-650 2.4.24 ppm/°C - 250
    Total Expansion (50~260°C) IPC-TM-650 2.4.24 % - 3.75
    X-Y CTE IPC-TM-650 2.4.24 ppm/°C - 12~14
    MOT UL 94 °C - 130
    Electrical Properties
    DK @ 1GHz IPC-TM-650 2.5.5.9 - 5.4 maximum 4.2
    DF @ 1GHz IPC-TM-650 2.5.5.9 - 0.035 maximum 0.015
    Volume Resistivity After Moisture Resistance IPC-TM-650 2.5.17.1 MΩ-cm 1.0E+6 minimum 5.0E+8
    E-24/125 IPC-TM-650 2.5.17.1 MΩ-cm 1.0E+3 minimum 5.0E+6
    Surface Resistivity After Moisture Resistance IPC-TM-650 2.5.17.1 MΩ 1.0E+4 minimum 5.0E+7
    E-24/125 IPC-TM-650 2.5.17.1 MΩ 1.0E+3 minimum 5.0E+6
    Electrical Strength IPC-TM-650 2.5.6.2 Volt/mil (KV/mm) 762 (30) minimum 1200~1400 (54)
    Dielectric Breakdown IPC-TM-650 2.5.6 KV 40 minimum 60
    Comparative Tracking Index (CTI) ASTM D3638 Rating (Volt) - Grade 3 (175~250)
    Arc Resistance IPC-TM-650 2.5.1 Second 60 minimum 240
    Mechanical Properties
    Peel Strength (1oz) As received IPC-TM-650 2.4.8 lb/in (N/mm) - 10~12 (1.7~2.0)
    After thermal stress IPC-TM-650 2.4.8 lb/in (N/mm) 6 (1.05) minimum 9~12 (1.5~2.0)
    Flexural Strength Warp IPC-TM-650 2.4.4 KPsi (MPa) 60 (415) minimum 87 (600)
    Fill IPC-TM-650 2.4.4 KPsi (MPa) 50 (345) minimum 72 (500)
    Physical Properties
    Moisture Absorption IPC-TM-650 2.6.2.1 % 0.80 maximum 0.25
    Flammability UL-94 Rating V-0 minimum V-0

    Note: All test data provided are typical values and are not intended to be specification values.

    Disclaimer: The information and data contained in this technical literature is based on data and knowledge correct at the time of publishing/printing and is believed to be accurate and is offered in good faith for the benefit of the user. The user should make his own tests to verify the suitability of this product for any application before its use. All data are typical values only and subject to change without notice.

    Published on: 19/03/2020

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  • VT-42 CCL/Laminate VT-42 PP/Prepreg (Standard FR4 Material)

    UL Approval: E214381 Version: 17/12/2017 /21

    Storage Condition & Shelf Life

    Precautions In Handling

    • The prepreg exceeding shelf time should be retested.
    • Take care in handling thin core laminates as they are easily damaged.
    • If the prepreg is not consumed within 48hrs after opening the vacuum package, it is recommended that the bags be resealed.
    • Material is available in both long and short grain. The grain direction is indicated on the label with an arrow.

     

    Designing And Inner Layer Process

    • Please be careful when single ply of 1080, 1086, 1078 or 106 prepreg is designed to the dielectric layer.
    • Dimension stability is the same as Standard FR4 material.
    • Please check with your oxide vendor to make sure that our material is suitable with your oxide process. We recommend to control the peel strength with brown oxide copper over 2 Lb/in.
    • For unclad or single sided laminates to be used in multilayer, please brush unclad sides before use.

     

    Prepreg Availability

    E-Glass styles: 7628, 1506, 1500, 2113, 2313, 3313, 2116, 1080, 1086, 1078, 106, 1067 etc.

    Prepreg Availability

    PP Type Resin Content Press Thickness (mil) DK DF Remark
    @ 1GHz @ 2GHz @ 5GHz @ 10GHz @ 1GHz @ 2GHz @ 5GHz @ 10GHz
    7628 46% 8.00 4.16 4.11 4.11 4.06 0.014 0.014 0.014 0.016 Standard
    7628 43% 7.60 4.26 4.20 4.20 4.15 0.013 0.013 0.013 0.015 Standard
    1506 52% 7.40 3.98 3.92 3.90 3.85 0.015 0.015 0.016 0.017 Standard
    2116 55% 5.20 3.93 3.87 3.87 3.80 0.015 0.015 0.016 0.017 Standard
    2116 53% 4.90 3.98 3.92 3.90 3.85 0.015 0.015 0.016 0.017 Standard
    2113 56% 4.00 3.87 3.82 3.82 3.77 0.015 0.015 0.016 0.017 Standard
    1080 65% 3.20 3.68 3.63 3.63 3.58 0.017 0.017 0.018 0.019 Standard
    1080 63% 3.00 3.73 3.69 3.65 3.60 0.017 0.017 0.018 0.019 Standard

    ① Press thickness test condition---Prepreg lamination size 18”*24”, Copper Foil---1oz/1oz, Flow---about 5%; ② Make laminated pre-preg to micro-section and measure the thickness with microscope; this thickness is used for resistance design calculation. ③ The thickness measured with micrometer is 0.2~0.4 mil larger than that measured with micro-section; and mainly used for total thickness design calculation.

    Laminate Availablity

    Thickness: 0.002” (0.05mm) to 0.200” (5mm), available in sheet or panel form Copper Foil: 1/4 to 12oz, HTE or RTF or DST DK values are for impedance design.

    Laminate Availability

    Core thk. (Inches) Stack-up Resin Content DK DF Remark
    @ 1GHz @ 2GHz @ 5GHz @ 10GHz @ 1GHz @ 2GHz @ 5GHz @ 10GHz
    0.002 1-106 70% 3.55 3.50 3.50 3.45 0.018 0.018 0.019 0.020 Standard
    0.003 1-1080 63% 3.73 3.69 3.65 3.60 0.017 0.017 0.018 0.019 Standard
    0.004 1-2116 44% 4.17 4.13 4.13 4.08 0.014 0.014 0.015 0.016 Standard
    0.004 2-106 70% 3.55 3.50 3.50 3.45 0.018 0.018 0.019 0.020 2ply
    0.005 1-2116 53% 3.98 3.92 3.90 3.85 0.015 0.015 0.016 0.017 Standard
    0.006 1-1506 45% 4.16 4.11 4.11 4.06 0.014 0.014 0.014 0.016 Standard
    0.007 1-7628 41% 4.27 4.23 4.23 4.18 0.013 0.013 0.013 0.015 Standard
    0.008 1-7628 45% 4.16 4.11 4.11 4.06 0.014 0.014 0.014 0.016 Standard
    0.008 2-2116 44% 4.17 4.13 4.13 4.08 0.014 0.014 0.015 0.016 2ply
    0.010 2-2116 53% 3.98 3.92 3.90 3.85 0.015 0.015 0.016 0.017 Standard
    0.012 2-1506 44% 4.17 4.13 4.13 4.08 0.014 0.014 0.014 0.016 Standard
    0.014 2-7628 40% 4.29 4.25 4.25 4.20 0.013 0.013 0.013 0.015 Standard
    0.016 2-7628 45% 4.16 4.11 4.11 4.06 0.014 0.014 0.014 0.016 Standard
    0.028 4-7628 40% 4.29 4.25 4.25 4.20 0.013 0.013 0.013 0.015 Standard
    0.036 5-7628 42% 4.26 4.20 4.20 4.15 0.013 0.013 0.013 0.015 Standard
    0.045 6-7628 42% 4.35 4.30 4.22 4.22 0.013 0.013 0.013 0.015 Standard
    0.049 7-7628 40% 4.26 4.20 4.20 4.15 0.013 0.013 0.013 0.015 Standard
    0.059 8-7628 42% 4.26 4.20 4.20 4.15 0.013 0.013 0.013 0.015 Standard

    Press Condition

    1. Heating rate(Rise of Rate) of material [Material Temperature]
    Programmable Press: 1.5-3.0℃/min (3~5℉/min).  Manual Press:3~6℃ /min (5~10℉/min)

    2. Curing Temperature & Time: >50min at more than 170℃ (338℉)[Material Temperature]

    3. Full Pressure : ≥250-280psi

    4. Vacuuming should be continued until over 140℃ (284℉) [Material Temperature]  

    5. Cold Press condition:  
    Keep Plate @ Room Temperature by water, Pressure:100psi, Keep Time:60minutes

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    Typical Drilling Parameters (φ0.3-1.0 mm)

    Desmearing Process

    Standard FR4 Desmear Process.
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