N9000

PTFE Laminates
Nelco N9000 PTFE laminates are designed for critical RF/Microwave components, antennas, power amplifiers and subassemblies.
Superior mechanical and electrical performance make the N9000 PTFE laminate system the material of choice for your lowest
electrical loss and high frequency applications.

Key Features
Complete spectrum of controlled dielectric constants- Dk of 2.08 through Dk of 4.50
- Reinforced PTFE laminate with a dielectric constant less than 2.17
available for very low loss antenna designs- PTFE / glass ratio tightly controlled- Available in sheets up to 80 inches long (2.03 meters) by 48 inches
wide (1.22 meters)
Enhanced N9000 IM materials available- Superior passive intermodulation in antenna and high power
designs- Offers two-tone passive intermodulation performance of less than-163 dBc (guranteed by measurement and batch to bach with Ncopper).
Consistent Quality (ISO 9001)- Statistic Process Control “SPC” methods provide consistentdielectric values from sheet to sheet and batch to batch- Meets UL 94V-0 and IPC-4103/A specifications and measured
according to IPC-TM-650- All AGC Nelco materials are RoHS compliant- Each batch is tested and a test report is provided
Optimized N9000 PTFE processing- Superior guaranteed foil adhesion- Superior solvent absorption resistance
Claddings Available- RTFoil: 18, 35 and 70 µm (0.5, 1 and 2 oz)- Shiny Copper: 18, 35 and 70 µm (0.5, 1 and 2 oz)- N Copper: 18, 35 and 70 µm (0.5, 1 and 2 oz)- Heavy backed material: Aluminum and brass upon request

UL file number: E36295

Applications- 5G All Frequencies Band
- Massive MIMO
- Antennas- Wireless Communications- Power Amplifiers- Multi Hi Power Passive Circuits- Automotive Applications- Digital/Microwave Hybrid
Multilayer PCB Assemblies- Millimeter Wave Components- Satellite Communications- Microwave Links

Available Materials
NY Series: PTFE / woven-glass composite.
Low glass to PTFE ratio for lowest loss applications.
NX Series: PTFE / woven-glass composite.
Medium glass to PTFE ratio for increased
mechanical strength.
NH Series: PTFE / woven-glass / ceramiccomposite.
Medium glass to PTFE ratio with ceramic added forthermal stability and Dk uniformity at higher Dks.
NL Series: PTFE / woven glass / ceramic composite.
Higher Dk, Low glass to PTFE ratio for low loss
applications.

NX SERIES				NX SERIES
2.40 - 2.60				2.70 - 3.20
0.0016 - 0.0019				0.0020 - 0.0024
Yes					Yes-163 dBc				-163dBc
50kV					50kV109 MW - cm				108 MW - cm
107 MW				
107 MW
180 sec.					180 sec.
82.7 MPa				158.6 MPa
68.9 MPa				131.0 MPa
2.33 kN / m			2.33 kN / m

25 ppm / ºC				35 ppm / ºC				260 ppm / ºC				V-0						Dk2.40±.04
2.45±.04
2.50±.04
2.55±.04
2.60±.04

Df
0.00160.00160.00170.00180.0019ProductNX9274
NX9294
NX9300
NX9320Dk
2.74±.04
2.94±.04
3.00±.04
3.20±.04

12 ppm / ºC
18 ppm / ºC
150 ppm / ºC
V-0Df
0.00200.00220.00230.0024

Please specify the product and / or Dk, material thickness, copper thickness, copper type and panel size. Request Passive Intermodulation Formulation when necessary for antenna applications.
Example: 9220, .010” thick, 1 oz two sides, ED copper, 12”x18” or Dk=2.20, .010” thick, 1 oz copper two sides, ED copper, 12”x18”. For Passive Intermodulation Formulation material, add the IMsuffix, i.e.: 9220IM and specify N Copper.

Ordering Information

All test data provided are typical values and not intended to be specification values. For review of critical specification tolerances, please contact a company representative directly.
*DMA is the preferred method for measuring Tg - other methods may be less accurate.

ProductNX9240
NX9245
NX9250
NX9255
NX926025 ppm / ºC			
35 ppm / ºC			
260 ppm / ºC			
V-0					2.31 kN / m				2.31 kN / m				2.31 kN / m
0.02%						0.02%					0.05%2.23 g / cm3				
2.23 g / cm3			
2.25 g / cm3
0.272 W / m / K				0.272 W / m / K			
0.251 W / m / K

NY SERIES				
2.08 - 2.33				0.0006 - 0.0011				Yes						-163 dBc						50kV						109 MW - cm				
107 MW						180 sec.						82.7 MPa						68.9 MPa						2.33 kN / m								ProductDk
Df				
NY9208 2.08±.02 0.0006				
NY9217 2.17±.02 0.0008				
NY9220 2.20±.02 0.0009				
NY9233 2.33±.02 0.0011							Typical Parameter
Test Method
Dielectric Constant at 10 GHz (Dk) (range) IPC-TM-650, 2.5.5.5
Dissipation Factor at 10 GHz (Df) (range) IPC-TM-650, 2.5.5.5
Passive Intermodulation Formulation Availability
Passive Intermodulation Performance		Dielectric Breakdown
IPC-TM-650, 2.5.6
Volume Resistivity
IPC-TM-650, 2.5.17
Surface Resistivity
IPC-TM-650, 2.5.17
Arc Resistance
ASTM D-495
Flexural Strength Lengthwise
IPC-TM-650, 2.4.4
Flexural Strength Crosswise
IPC-TM-650, 2.4.4
Copper Peel Strength
IPC-TM-650, 2.4.8
18, 35, and 70µm copper (1/2 oz, 1 oz, and 2 oz copper)
After Thermal Shock (30 sec. at 260ºC)		
Moisture Absorption
IPC-TM-650, 2.6.2.1Specific Gravity
ASTM D-792, A
Thermal Conductivity
ASTM E-1225
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE)X		
IPC-TM-650, 2.4.41
Y		
IPC-TM-650, 2.4.41
Z		
IPC-TM-650, 2.4.24
Flammability
IPC-TM-650, 2.3.10

N9000 PTFE Laminates - Typical Engineering Values

Yes-163 dBc
45kV
108 MW - cm
107 MW
180 sec.
158.6 MPa
131.0 MPa
2.33 kN / m

9 ppm / ºC
12 ppm / ºC
71 ppm / ºC
V-0

ProductNH9294
NH9300NH9320NH9338NH9348NH9350NH9410NH9450PIM Formulation Availability
Passive Intermodulation Performance
Dielectric Breakdown
Volume Resistivity
Surface Resistivity
Arc ResistanceFlexural Strength Lengthwise
Flexural Strength Crosswise
Copper Peel Strength - 18, 35, 70 µm(1/2 oz, 1 oz, and 2 oz copper)
After Thermal Shock (30 sec. at 260ºC)
Moisture Absorption
Specific Gravity
Thermal Conductivity
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE)
XYZ
Flammability																		

Df0.00220.00230.00240.00250.00300.00300.00300.0030

Test Method
IPC-TM-650, 2.5.5.5
Dissipation Factor at 10 GHz (Df)
IPC-TM-650, 2.5.5.5
PIM Formulation Availability		Pressure Cooker-60 min then solder dip IPC-TM-650, 2.6.16@288°C until failure (max 10 min) (modified)Dielectric Breakdown
IPC-TM-650, 2.5.6
Volume Resistivity
IPC-TM-650, 2.5.17.1
Surface Resistivity
IPC-TM-650, 2.5.17.1
Arc Resistance
IPC-TM-650, 2.5.1
Flexural Strength Lengthwise
IPC-TM-650, 2.4.4.0
Tensile Strength (warp/fill)
ASTM D3039
Copper Peel Strength - 35 µm (1 oz)
IPC-TM-650, 2.4.8
Modulus (warp)
ASTM D3039
Moisture Absorption
IPC-TM-650, 2.6.2.1
Specific Gravity		
Thermal Conductivity
ASTM E1461
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE)X		Y		Z
IPC-TM-650, 2.4.24
Flammability
IPC-TM-650, 2.3.10
Poisson’s Ratio (warp/fill)
ASTM D3039															Dielectric Constant at 10 GHz (Dk)

Typical Parameter

All test data provided are typical values and not intended to be specification values. For review of critical specification tolerances, please contact a company representative directly.
*DMA is the preferred method for measuring Tg - other methods may be less accurate.

Dk
2.94±.07
3.00±.07
3.20±.07
3.38±.10
3.48±.10
3.50±.10
4.10±.104.50±.10

2.31 kN / m
0.08%
2.459 g / cm30.230 W / m / K

0.0022 - 0.0030

Dissipation Factor at 10 GHz (Df)

NH SERIES		

2.94 - 4.50

Dielectric Constant at 10 GHz (Dk)

Typical Parameter

N9000 PTFE Laminates - Typical Engineering Values

Product
NL9294
NL9300
NL9320
NL9350Dk
2.94±.05
3.00±.05
3.20±.05
3.50±.05

Df
0.00170.00170.00170.001725 ppm / ºC
35 ppm / ºC
320 ppm / ºC
V-0			0.180 / 0.221>50kV
6.1x107 MW - cm
4.4x106 MW - cm
215 sec.
58.6 MPa64.1 / 48.9 MPa
1.8 kN / m (10.3 lb/in)
1.1 x 106 MPa<0.05%
2.25 g / cm3
0.381 W / m / K

Yes
Pass			0.0017

2.94 - 3.50

NL SERIES		

N9000 PTFE Laminates - Standard Thicknesses			
0.005
0.010
0.015
0.020
0.030
0.031
0.045
0.060
0.062
0.125 inches
Series Product
0.127
0.254
0.381
0.508
0.762
0.787
1.143
1.524
1.575
3.175 mmNY		9208				X
X		X
X		X
NY		9217
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
NY		9220
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
NY		9233
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
NX		
9240
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
NX		
9245
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
NX		
9250
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
NX		
9255
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
NX		
9260
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
NX		
9274				 X
X
X
X
X
X
X
NX		
9294				 X
X
X
X
X
X
X
NX		
9300				 X
X
X
X
X
X
X
NX		
9320				 X
X
X
X
X
X
X
NH		
9294
X
X		 X
X
X		 X
X
NH		
9300
X
X
X							
NH		
9320
X
X
X
X						
NH		
9338
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
NH		
9348
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
NH		9350		 X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
NL		
9294
X
X		 X
X
X					
NL		
9300
X
X		 X
X
X					
NL		9320				 X
X
X				
NL		
9350				 XX
XAdditional Materials for RF/Microwave Applications
Meteorwave 1000			

Low Dk/Df Modified Epoxy
Dk 3.40 / Df 0.0047 at 10 GHz

Mecurywave™9350			

Controlled Dk/Df Modified Epoxy
Dk 3.50 / Df 0.004 at 10 GHz

Meteorwave 2000			

Low Dk/Df Modified Epoxy
Dk 3.20 / Df 0.0034 at 10 GHz

N4350-13 RF			

Controlled Dk/Df Modified Epoxy
Dk 3.50 / Df 0.0065 at 10 GHz

Meteorwave 3000			

Low Dk/Df Modified Epoxy
Dk 3.47 / Df 0.0039 at 10 GHz

N4380-13 RF			

Controlled Dk/Df Modified Epoxy
Dk 3.80 / Df 0.0070 at 10 GHz

Meteorwave 4000			

Low Dk/Df Modified Epoxy
Dk 3.31 / Df 0.0024 at 10 GHz

Meteorwave 3350			

Controlled Dk/Df Modified Epoxy
Dk 3.50 / Df 0.0038 at 10 GHz

Meteorwave 8000			

Low Dk/Df Modified Epoxy
Dk 3.28 / Df 0.0016 at 10 GHz

Meteorwave 8350			

Controlled Dk/Df Modified Epoxy
Dk 3.50 / Df 0.0018 at 10 GHz

N9000-13 RF												PTFE and Epoxy Composite
Dk 3.00 / Df 0.0040 at 10 GHzDk 3.20 / Df 0.0045 at 10 GHz
Dk 3.38 / Df 0.0046 at 10 GHz
Dk 3.50 / Df 0.0055 at 10 GHz

Bond Ply Materials
M-Ply™						Ultra Low Loss Bonding Ply
Dk 3.28 / Df 0.0020 at 10 GHz

Meteorwave 1000NF			

Low Dk/Df No Flow Prepreg
Dk 3.40 / Df 0.0047 at 10 GHz

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