CuClad217 H1/H1 0150 - Rogers CuClad 217 PTFE Laminate, Dk=2.17, 15 mils, 1 OZ, 18x24''

Rogers CuClad® 217

The Rogers CuClad® 217 laminate is a high-performance PTFE/fiberglass substrate designed for the production of RF printed circuit boards (PCBs), microwave circuits, and high-frequency applications. Part of the CuClad laminate series, this material is ideal when a low dielectric constant (Dk 2.17) and an extremely low dissipation factor are required—key specifications for advanced circuits used in telecommunications, radar, antennas, and mmWave systems.

Thanks to its cross-plied PTFE and fiberglass construction, CuClad 217 provides excellent dimensional stability, electrical isotropy in the XY plane, and very low moisture absorption—minimizing dielectric variation even in demanding environments. These features make it a superior alternative to traditional non-PTFE laminates such as FR-4, especially when high performance and minimal losses are required.

Main features

• Stable dielectric constant of 2.17, even above 10 GHz, ideal for high-frequency PCBs.

• Very low dissipation factor (tanδ ~0.0009), ensuring low-loss transmission lines.

• High-performance PTFE laminate for advanced PCB applications, reinforced for enhanced mechanical strength.

• Excellent dimensional stability, suitable for industrial and professional designs.

• Available in multiple thicknesses and compatible with standard PCB manufacturing processes.

Typical applications

Rogers CuClad 217 is widely used as a microwave PCB material and in various high-frequency systems, particularly for:

• Phased-array antennas, wireless infrastructure, and RF telecommunications.

• Radar, avionics, defense systems, and electronic countermeasure equipment.

• LNA circuits, RF filters, couplers, and high-stability amplifiers.

• mmWave devices and applications requiring low insertion loss.

• Advanced, high-density, high-performance PCB designs.

For designers and manufacturers, the CuClad 217 laminate allows faster signal propagation, wider trace widths, reduced losses, and superior electrical performance compared to standard materials. It is one of the most reliable choices on the market for anyone requiring a high-frequency PCB material with stable, repeatable performance.

Key advantages

• Improved signal-to-noise ratio thanks to its Dk 2.17 and minimal losses.

• Excellent performance in RF and microwave applications, even in high-humidity environments.

• Greater accuracy in advanced and professional circuit designs.

• Available in multiple panel formats for small, medium, and large-scale production.

The Rogers CuClad 217 laminate is therefore an optimal choice for high-reliability RF applications—ranging from wireless systems to radar and the most advanced mmWave technologies.