TerraGreen® (RF/MW)

Halogen-free, Very Low Loss Material

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Thermal PerformanceElectrical PerformanceIndustry Approvals
Tg
200°C		 Td
390°C		 Dk
3.45		 Df
0.0032
IPC-4103 /17
UL - File Number E41625
TerraGreen® laminate materials exhibit exceptional electrical properties which are very stable over a broad frequency and temperature range.

TerraGreen® is engineered for such high performance applications as power amplifier boards for LTE base stations, internet infrastructure and cloud computing. TerraGreen® features a Dielectric Constant (Dk) that is stable between -55°C and 125°C, up to to W-band.

TerraGreen® is a lead-free assembly material and is easy to process. This high-performance material utilizes a short-lamination cycle; the product is easy to drill, does not require plasma desmear, and the prepreg shelf life is similar to FR-4 materials. TerraGreen® is suitable for high-layer count, high-speed digital backplanes and is compatible with Isola’s FR-4 materials for hybrid designs.

TerraGreen® meets UL 94 V-0 and is halogen free.

Product Attributes

Typical Market Applications

Product Features

  • Industry Recognition
    • RoHS Compliant
  • Performance Attributes
    • Lead-free assembly compatible
    • Halogen free
  • Processing Advantages
    • FR-4 process compatible
    • UV blocking and AOI fluorescence

Product Availability

  • Standard Material Offering: Laminate
    • 10, 20, 30, 60 mil (0.25, 0.51, 0.76, 1.5 mm)
    • Available in full size sheet or panel form
  • Copper Foil Type
    • VLP-2 (2 micron), 1 oz and below
  • Copper Weight
    • ½ to 2 oz (18 to 70 µm) available
    • Thinner copper foil available
  • Standard Material Offering: Prepreg
    • Roll or panel form
    • Tooling of prepreg panels
  • Glass Fabric Availability

Production & Manufacturing

  • Currently manufactured in North America, Europe
PropertyTypical ValueUnitsTest Method
Metric (English)IPC-TM-650 (or as noted)
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg) by DSC200°C2.4.25C
Decomposition Temperature (Td) by TGA @ 5% weight loss390°C2.4.24.6
Time to Delaminate by TMA (Copper removed)
A. T260
B. T288
60Minutes2.4.24.1
Z-Axis CTE50 to 260°C, (Total Expansion)2.9%2.4.24C
X/Y-Axis CTEPre-Tg16ppm/°C2.4.24C
Thermal Conductivity0.63W/mKASTM E1952
Thermal Stress 10 sec @ 288ºC (550.4ºF)
A. Unetched
B. Etched
PassPass Visual2.4.13.1
Dk, Permittivity
A. @ 2 GHz
B. @ 5 GHz
C. @ 10 GHz
3.45—2.5.5.5
Df, Loss Tangent
A. @ 2 GHz
B. @ 5 GHz
C. @ 10 GHz
0.0032—Bereskin Stripline
Volume ResistivityC-96/35/901.33 x 107MΩ-cm2.5.17.1
Surface ResistivityC-96/35/901.33 x 105MΩ2.5.17.1
Dielectric Breakdown45.4kV2.5.6B
Arc Resistance139Seconds2.5.1B
Electric Strength (Laminate & laminated prepreg)45 (1133)kV/mm (V/mil)2.5.6.2A
Comparative Tracking Index (CTI)In TestingClass (Volts)UL 746A
ASTM D3638
Peel Strength
A. 0.5 oz. EDC foil
B. 1 oz. EDC foil

0.88 (5.0)		N/mm (lb/inch)2.4.8C
Flexural Strength
A. Length direction
B. Cross direction
75.5
60.0
ksi2.4.4B
Tensile Strength
A. Length direction
B. Cross direction
40.0
39.0
ksiASTM D3039
Poisson's Ratio
A. Length direction
B. Cross direction
0.238
0.231
—ASTM D3039
Moisture Absorption0.05%2.6.2.1A
Flammability (Laminate & laminated prepreg)V-0RatingUL 94
Relative Thermal Index (RTI)130°CUL 796
The data, while believed to be accurate and based on analytical methods considered to be reliable, is for information purposes only. Any sales of these products will be governed by the terms and conditions of the agreement under which they are sold.
NOTE

Visit our site https://www.isola-group.com for more details.
Revisions:
A: Initial release - 4/17
B: Corrected moisture uptake value -3/18
C: Corrected units for Flexural and Tensile Strength - 8/18
D: Change MOT to RTI 5/19

Core Data

Thickness (inch)Thickness (mm)Dielectric Constant (DK) / Dissipation Factor (DF)
2 GHz5 GHz10 GHz15 GHz20 GHz
0.0100.254
3.45
0.0032
3.45
0.0032
3.45
0.0032
3.45
0.0032
3.45
0.0032
0.0200.508
3.45
0.0032
3.45
0.0032
3.45
0.0032
3.45
0.0032
3.45
0.0032
0.0300.762
3.45
0.0032
3.45
0.0032
3.45
0.0032
3.45
0.0032
3.45
0.0032
0.0100.254
3.60
0.0036
3.60
0.0036
3.60
0.0036
3.60
0.0036
3.60
0.0036
0.0200.508
3.60
0.0036
3.60
0.0036
3.60
0.0036
3.60
0.0036
3.60
0.0036
0.0300.762
3.60
0.0036
3.60
0.0036
3.60
0.0036
3.60
0.0036
3.60
0.0036
0.0601.524
3.60
0.0036
3.60
0.0036
3.60
0.0036
3.60
0.0036
3.60
0.0036
0.0100.254
3.75
0.0036
3.75
0.0036
3.75
0.0036
3.75
0.0036
3.75
0.0036
0.0200.508
3.75
0.0036
3.75
0.0036
3.75
0.0036
3.75
0.0036
3.75
0.0036
0.0300.762
3.75
0.0036
3.75
0.0036
3.75
0.0036
3.75
0.0036
3.75
0.0036
NOTE
Please Contact us for more details in below details.
Isola Group 3100 West Ray Road
Suite 301
Chandler, AZ 85226
Phone: 480-893-6527
Phone: 800-537-7656
Fax: 480-893-1409
TerraGreen Processing Guide
10/11/2019
TerraGreen Laminate Safety Data Sheet
10/11/2019
TerraGreen Prepreg Safety Data Sheet
10/11/2019
TerraGreen Laminate Supplemental Report
03/25/2019
TerraGreen Prepreg Supplemental Report
03/25/2019
TerraGreen Prepreg RoHS Declaration
03/25/2019
TerraGreen Laminate RoHS Declaration
03/25/2019

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