Copper Clad Boards
500 Series Technical Data Sheet
500 Series
Description
The
500 Series Copper Clad Boards
are made of a laminate consisting of continuous woven glass cloth
impregnated with epoxy resin. The boards are made of FR4 which is a flame retardant version of G-10
material.
Applications & Usages
The boards are ideal for prototyping and small production runs. It is used by PCB manufacturers, design
engineers, hobbyists, and students.
Benefits and Features
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Complies with UL
(file number E214381)
and IPC-4101C/21
DICY (dicyandiamide) Cured System
Easy to cut with no specialized equipment required
UV blocking
Available in 1 oz (1.37 mil, 35 µm) and ½ oz (0.67 mil, 17 µm) copper cladding
Comes in 1/16" (1.60 mm) and 1/32" (0.80 mm) laminate thicknesses
Properties
Physical Properties
Moisture Absorption
Flammability
Thermal Properties
Glass Transition Temperature (T
g
)
CTE prior T
g
, z-axis
CTE after T
g
, z-axis
Total Expansion (50-260 °C), z-axis
Time to Delamination T260
Time to Delamination T288
Thermal Degradation via TGA
Thermal Stress @288 °C
Maximum Operating Temp. (MOT)
Method
IPC-TM-650 2.6.2.1
UL-94
Method
IPC-TM-650 2.4.25
IPC-TM-650 2.4.24
"
"
IPC-TM-650 2.4.24.1
"
ASTM D 3850
IPC-TM-650 2.4.13.1
UL 94
Specification
<0.80%
94V-0
Specification
>110
—
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—
—
—
>10 s
—
Value
0.25%
V0
Value
140 °C
50 ppm/°C
250 ppm/°C
3.75%
20 min
2 min
310 °C
300 s
130 °C
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Electrical Properties
Volume Resistivity
After Moisture Resistance
Surface Resistivity
After Moisture Resistance
Dielectric Constant @1 GHz
Dissipation Factor @1 GHz
Dielectric Strength
Dielectric Breakdown
Comparative Tracking Index (CTI)
Arc Resistance
Mechanical Properties
Peel Strength (1 oz)
As received
After thermal stress
Flexural Strength
Warp
Fill
Method
IPC-TM-650 2.5.17.1
"
IPC-TM-650 2.5.5.9
"
IPC-TM-650 2.5.6.2
IPC-TM-650 2.5.6
ASTM D 3638
IPC-TM-650 2.5.1
Method
IPC-TM-650 2.4.8
"
IPC-TM-650 2.4.4
"
Specification
>1 x 10
6
mΩ·cm
>1 x 10
4
mΩ·cm
<5.4
>0.035
>762 V/mil
>40 kV
—
>60 s
Specification
—
>6 lb/in
>415 MPa
>345 MPa
Value
5 x 10
8
mΩ·cm
5 x 10
7
mΩ
4.2
0.015
1 200–1 400 V/mil
60 kV
Grade 3, 175–250 V
240 s
Value
10-12 lb/in
9-12 lb/in
600 MPa
500 MPa
Note: Data shown are typical values for reference only.
Storage
Store at around room temperature 18 to 27 °C [65 to 80 °F] and protect from direct heat or sunlight.
Keep sealed in an air tight container, away from humidity.
Health and Safety
Please see the
500 Series Copper Clad Boards
Safety Data Sheet
(SDS) for more details on
transportation, storage, handling and other security guidelines.
Environmental Impact:
This product doesn’t have any known environmental toxicity.
This product meets the European Directive
2011/65/EU Annex II (ROHS);
recasting 2002/95/EC.
Health and Safety:
This product is not considered to be hazardous for human health under normal use.
It is widely used in the packing and food industry.
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HMIS® RATING
HEALTH:
FLAMMABILITY:
PHYSICAL HAZARD:
PERSONAL PROTECTION:
Approximate HMIS and NFPA Risk Ratings Legend:
0 (Low or none); 1 (Slight); 2 (Moderate); 3 (Serious); 4 (Severe)
NFPA® 704 CODES
0
1
0
1
0
0
Packaging and Supporting Products
1 oz Copper Claddings
FR4 1/16" (1.60 mm), single sided
Cat. No.
503
506
509
512
515
521
575
580
Metric
76 x 127 mm
101 x 152 mm
152 x 152 mm
152 x 228 mm
203 x 254 mm
304 x 304 mm
609 x 914 mm
914 x 1219 mm
Imperial
a)
3" x 5"
4" x 6"
6" x 6"
6" x 9"
8" x 10"
12" x 12"
24" x 36"
36" x 48"
FR4 1/16" (1.60 mm), double sided
Cat. No.
540
550
555
Metric
76 x 127 mm
152 x 152 mm
304 x 304 mm
Imperial
a)
3" x 5"
6" x 6"
12" x 12"
FR4 1/32" (0.80 mm), single sided
Cat. No.
586
588
Metric
101 x 152 mm
152 x 228 mm
Imperial
a)
4" x 6"
6" x 9"
FR4 1/32" (0.80 mm), double sided
Cat. No.
587
589
Metric
101 x 152 mm
152 x mm
Imperial
a)
3" x 5"
4" x 6"
a) Sizes are approximate
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½ oz Copper Claddings
FR4 1/16" (1.60 mm), single sided
Cat. No.
510
516
Metric
152 x 152 mm
203 x 254 mm
Imperial
a)
6" x 6"
8" x 10"
FR4 1/16" (1.60 mm), double sided
Cat. No.
551
Metric
152 x 152 mm
Imperial
a)
6" x 6"
b) Sizes are approximate
Supporting Products
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Positive Presensitized Copper Clad Boards, 600 Series
Technical Support
Contact us regarding any questions, improvement suggestions, or problems with this product. Application
notes, instructions, and FAQs are located at
www.mgchemicals.com.
Email:
support@mgchemicals.com
Phone: +(1) 800-340-0772 (Canada, Mexico & USA)
+(1) 905-331-1396 (International)
Fax: +(1) 905-331-2862 or +(1) 800-340-0773
Mailing address:
Manufacturing & Support
1210 Corporate Drive
Burlington, Ontario, Canada
L7L 5R6
Head Office
9347–193rd Street
Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
V4N 4E7
Warranty
M.G. Chemicals Ltd.
warranties this product for 12 months from the date of purchase by the end user.
M.G. Chemicals Ltd.
makes no claims as to shelf life of this product for the warranty. The liability of
M.G.
Chemicals Ltd.
whether based on its warranty, contracts, or otherwise shall in no case include incidental or
consequential damage.
Disclaimer
This information is believed to be accurate. It is intended for professional end users having the skills to
evaluate and use the data properly.
M.G. Chemicals Ltd.
does not guarantee the accuracy of the data and
assumes no liability in connection with damages incurred while using it.
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