Legacy Materials

Data Sheet
Tg 180°C
Td 360°C
FR408 Dk 3.67
Df 0.0120
High Performance Laminate and
Prepreg IPC-4101 - / 24 / 121 / 124
UL - File Number E41625
FR408 is a high-performance FR-4 epoxy Last Updated June 22, 2020
Revision No: C
laminate and prepreg
system designed for advanced circuitry Product Features
applications. · Industry Recognition
- UL File Number: E41625
Its low dielectric constant (Dk) and low dissipation factor (Df) - Qualified to UL’s MCIL Program
make it an - RoHS Compliant
ideal candidate for broadband circuit designs requiring faster · Performance Attributes
signal · Processing Advantages
speeds or improved signal integrity. FR408 is compatible with
- FR-4 process compatible
most
- UV blocking and AOI fluorescence
FR-4 processes. This feature allows the use of FR408 without
adding complexity to current fabrication techniques.
Product Availability
Product Attributes · Standard Material Offering: Laminate
Legacy Materials - 2 to 125 mil (0.05 to 3.2 mm)
- Available in full size sheet or panel form
Typical Market Applications · Copper Foil Type
Aerospace & Defense , Computing, Storage & Peripherals , - HTE Grade 3
Networking & Communication Systems , Medical, Industrial & - RTF (Reverse Treat Foil)
Instrumentation · Copper Weight
- ½ to 2 oz (18 to 70 µm) available
ORDERING INFORMATION:
- Heavier copper available
Contact your local sales representative or contact [email protected] for - Thinner copper foil available
further information.
· Standard Material Offering: Prepreg
Isola Group Isola Asia Pacific Isola GmbH - Roll or panel form
6565 West Frye Road (Hong Kong) Ltd. Isola Strasse 2
Chandler, AZ 85226 12/F, Kin Sang D-52348 Düren,
- Tooling of prepreg panels
Phone: 480-893- Commercial Centre, Germany · Glass Fabric Availability
6527 49 King Yip Street, Kwun Tong, Phone: 49-2421-8080 - E-glass
Fax: 480-893-1409 Kowloon, Hong Kong Fax: 49-2421-808164
Phone: 852-2418-1318 - Square weave glass
Fax: 852-2418-1533
FR408 Typical Values
Last Updated Jun 22, 2020

Units Test Method

Property Typical Value IPC-TM-650 (or
Metric (English)
as noted)
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg) by DSC 180 °C 2.4.25C
Decomposition Temperature (Td) by TGA @ 5% weight loss 360 °C 2.4.24.6
Time to Delaminate by TMA (Copper A. T260 60
Minutes 2.4.24.1
removed) B. T288 15
A. Pre-Tg 60 ppm/°C
Z-Axis CTE B. Post-Tg 228 ppm/°C 2.4.24C
C. 50 to 260°C, (Total Expansion) 3.5 %
X/Y-Axis CTE Pre-Tg 13 ppm/°C 2.4.24C
Thermal Conductivity 0.4 W/mK ASTM E1952
Thermal Stress 10 sec @ 288ºC A. Unetched
Pass Pass Visual 2.4.13.1
(550.4ºF) B. Etched
A. @ 100 MHz 3.69 2.5.5.3
B. @ 1 GHz 3.66 2.5.5.9
Dk, Permittivity C. @ 2 GHz 3.67 — Bereskin Stripline
D. @ 5 GHz 3.66 Bereskin Stripline
E. @ 10 GHz 3.65 Bereskin Stripline
A. @ 100 MHz 0.0094 2.5.5.3
B. @ 1 GHz 0.0117 2.5.5.9
Df, Loss Tangent C. @ 2 GHz 0.0120 — Bereskin Stripline
D. @ 5 GHz 0.0127 Bereskin Stripline
E. @ 10 GHz 0.0125 Bereskin Stripline
A. After moisture resistance 4.6 x 107
Volume Resistivity MΩ-cm 2.5.17.1
B. At elevated temperature 2.8 x 108
A. After moisture resistance 2.81 x 106
Surface Resistivity MΩ 2.5.17.1
B. At elevated temperature 2.64 x 108
Dielectric Breakdown >50 kV 2.5.6B
Arc Resistance 120 Seconds 2.5.1B
Electric Strength (Laminate & laminated prepreg) 55 (1400) kV/mm (V/mil) 2.5.6.2A
UL 746A
Comparative Tracking Index (CTI) 3 (175-249) Class (Volts)
ASTM D3638
A. Low profile copper foil and very
low profile copper foil all copper foil 2.4.8C
1.14 (6.5)
>17 μm [0.669 mil]
Peel Strength B. Standard profile copper N/mm (lb/inch) 2.4.8.2A
1.225 (7.0)
1. After thermal stress 2.4.8.3
1.14 (6.5)
2. At 125ºC (257ºF) 2.4.8.3
0.90 (5.1)
3. After process solutions
A. Length direction 81.4
Flexural Strength ksi 2.4.4B
B. Cross direction 64.1
A. Length direction 59.3
Tensile Strength ksi ASTM D3039
B. Cross direction 42.0
A. Length direction 3685
Young's Modulus ksi ASTM D790-15e2
B. Cross direction 3044
A. Length direction 0.162
Poisson's Ratio — ASTM D3039
B. Cross direction 0.138
Moisture Absorption 0.15 % 2.6.2.1A
Flammability (Laminate & laminated prepreg) V-0 Rating UL 94
Relative Thermal Index (RTI) 130 °C UL 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.

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Revisions:
A: Initial release - 4/17
B: Corrected units for Flexural and Tensile Strength - 8/18
C: Change MOT to RTI 5/19