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Print circuits boards have come in handy in the tech evolution. Because of PCBs, we can now utilize tiny
gadgets that do much more than the olden day “large” gadgets. However, manufacturers need to use
high-quality components to generate efficient print circuit boards. And that is where the Nelco N4000-13
High-Speed Multifunctional Epoxy Laminate and Prepreg comes in. But what does this component do?
Table of Contents
The Nelco N4000-13 laminate is an enhanced system of epoxy resin carefully crafted to provide:
The Nelco N4000-13 is great for operations that need impedance control and excellent signal integrity. To
maintain reliability through such operations, the Nelco N4000-13 has:
Thermal resistance
CAF
CAF Resistance
The Nelco N4000-13’s CAF resistance and low Z-CTE offer prolonged reliability for:
Digital applications
RF applications
The Nelco N4000-13 has excellent thickness control, which comes in handy in tight tolerance impedance.
What’s more, the Nelco N4000-13 has low Dk and Df for high-speed signal propagation and lower signal
distortion needed by:
Signal integrity
Low-loss operations
Enhanced performance
Nelco N4000-13 processing is pretty similar to the traditional high-Tg and FR-4 materials.
Processing, in this case, includes ninety minutes of pressing at around 1930C at a range of 275 to 350 psi.
The Nelco N4000-13 is well suited for assemblies with a max-reflow temperature of around 2450C. But, the
Nelco N4000-13 also provides excellent results in assemblies with a max-reflow temperature of 2600C. The
results of the second condition mainly depend upon:
Construction variations
Many construction variations for the Nelco N4000-13 exist. What’s more, you can choose between:
The Nelco N4000-13 is also available as a two mil core component that meets the capacitive laminate
specifications.
UL 94V-0
IPC-4101/29
However, here are the main application areas of the Nelco N4000-13:
Water absorption – the water absorption rate of the Nelco N4000-13 stands at 0.10 %
Mechanical properties
When you apply force onto a material, it exhibits some properties. These properties are known as mechanical
properties. Mechanical properties include:
Fatigue limit
Hardness
Elongation
Tensile strength
Modulus of Elasticity – the Nelco N4000-13’s modulus of elasticity stands at 22.8 GPa (Y) and 29.0 GPa
(X).
Poissons Ratio – the posissons ratio of the Nelco N4000-13 are as follows:
1. 0.11 (Y)
2. 0.13 (X)
Peel strength – the Nelco N4000-13 has the following peel strengths:
These properties align with the component’s ability to conduct electric current. Examples of electrical
properties include:
Dielectric strength
Thermoelectricity
Electrical conductivity
Resistivity
Surface Resistance – The Nelco N4000-13 has the following surface resistance:
Dielectric constant – in terms of a dielectric constant, the Nelco N4000-13 has the following values:
1. At a frequency of 1.00e + 10Hz, the Nelco N4000-13 has a dielectric constant of 3.6 (at
the stripline)
2. At a frequency of 1.00e + 10Hz, the dielectric constant of the Nelco N4000-13 can also be 3.7 (at
the split post cavity)
3. The Nelco N4000-13 has a dielectric constant of 3.7 (RF impedance) at a frequency of 1.00e + 9
Hz.
4. Lastly, at a frequency of 2.50e + 9 Hz, the Nelco N4000-13 has a dielectric constant of 3.7 (at the
split post cavity)
Dielectric strength – The Nelco N4000-13 has a dielectric strength of 47.2 kV/mm
Dissipation factor – the Nelco N4000-13 has the following dissipation factor values:
1. At a frequency of 1.00e + 10 Hz, the Nelco N4000-13 has a dissipation factor of 0.0080 (split post
cavity)
2. At a frequency of 2.50e + 9Hz, the Nelco N4000-13 has a dissipation factor of 0.0090 (split post
cavity)
3. Lastly, the Nelco N4000-13 has a dissipation factor of 0.0090 at a frequency of 1.00e + 10 Hz
(stripline)
Thermal Properties
The thermal properties of a component are the properties that relate to the component’s heat conductivity.
CTE, linear – the CTE, Linear values of the Nelco N4000-13 are as follows:
Specific Heat capacity – The Nelco N4000-13 has a specific heat capacity of 1.21 J/g-0C
Thermal conductivity – the thermal conductivity of a Nelco N4000-13 stands at 0.350 W/m-K
Glass transition temperature (Tg) – Nelco N4000-13’s have a glass transitioning temperature of:
2000C (TMA)
2100C (DSC)
2400C (DMA)
Descriptive Properties
Resistance to methylene Chloride – The Nelco N4000-13 has a methylene chloride resistance value of 0.7.
Conclusion
The Nelco N4000-13 is efficient, durable, and has excellent tensile strength. When you combine these
advantages with the many application areas of the Nelco N4000-13, you get one pretty efficient laminate. A
laminate that does not require a lot of maintenance and one that is destined to produce quality PCBs every
time.
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