What is Rogers 5880 PCB?Definition, Processes, Components Types and Application

Rogers PCB is a type of high-performance PCB used in high-speed, high-frequency, radio, and microwave fields,

 such as antennas. Among the many Rogers laminate materials, you may consider Rogers 5880 laminate as the substrate of your PCB.

Before you choose Rogers 5880 as your PCB substrate, you may have some questions about Rogers 5880 PCB.

 For example, what are the features and benefits of Rogers 5880 PCBs How much will a PCB house charge for manufacturing Rogers 5880 PCB

In this blog, we'll go over the introduction of Rogers 5880 PCB and show you an example of a finished Rogers 5880 PCB, 

so you can find answers to Rogers 5880 PCB.

Rogers 5880 Laminate

Rogers 5880 and its variants are easy to cut and shear to shape. It is a popular high-frequency laminate.

Before you decide whether to choose Rogers 5880 as the substrate of your high-frequency PCB, know some critical features:

• It is nearly isotropic, which means the same physical properties are measured in different directions, such as dielectric constant (Dk) and thermal conductivity.
• The Dk of Rogers 5880 laminates is 2.20±0.02 at 8GHz to 40GHz, which is very low and stable.
•  Keep in mind that the Dk value of the laminate material should align with your desired signal characteristics.
• The loss tangent (Df) or dissipation factor of Rogers 5880 in the Z direction is 0.0009 at 10GHz, which is very low and ensures minimal signal distortion.
• By using the ASTM D695 test method at 80°C, the thermal conductivity of Rogers 5880 in the Z-direction is 0.20W/m*K.
• Their moisture absorption rate is 0.02%, which is very low.

Besides, Rogers 5880 can survive highly corrosive environments. In the PCB fabrication process, there are the etching and copper plating steps, 

where the laminate is put in chemical solvents. Rogers 5880 can survive the chemical etching methods.

What's more, because Rogers RT/duroid 5870/5880 PCBs can be used for military applications, Rogers 5880 is a military-grade laminate. 

So it may be forbidden for you to ship Rogers 5880 laminate to a PCB manufacturer in China, but a high-frequency PCB manufacturer such as Hycxpcba can purchase the laminate and fabricate it to be Rogers 5880 PCB according to your design.

What is Rogers 5880 PCB

Rogers RT/duroid 5880 has a small and stable dielectric constant, loss tangent, and thermal expansion and contraction, making it a popular Rogers laminate material for PCB.

By using Rogers 5880 laminate material, PCBs can survive in high moisture environments for stripline and microstrip circuit application.

The typical applications of Rogers 5880 PCB and its variant laminate PCB include:

Now do you need Rogers 5880 PCB fabrication from a PCB manufacturer Some specifications of Rogers 5880 PCB are below:

• Rogers 5880 PCB has a copper thickness range of 0.5oz to 2oz
• The operating temperature range of -55°C to 125°C
• Finished Rogers 5880 PCB has a thickness range of 0.5mm to 1.6mm
• The typical PCB layer count of Rogers 5880 PCB is 2
• The Dk value of Rogers 5880 PCB is 2.20±0.02 at 8GHz to 40GHz
• The Df value of Rogers 5880 PCB is 0.0009 at 10GHz

The layer count of Rogers 5880 PCBs is not only determined by the laminate material but also by the complexity of the circuit and specific application requirements.

Rogers 5880 can be used as one layer in the stack-up of a hybrid-substrate PCB.

For a PCB using solely the Rogers 5880 laminate material, the common PCB layer count is 2.

It is not uncommon to find Rogers 5880 being used in high-frequency multilayer designs with 4, 6, 8, or more layers.

An Example of Rogers 5880 PCB and Its Price

With a basic overview of Rogers 5880 PCB, you may want to know the price of it from a source factory PCB manufacturer. 

We'll show a Rogers 5880 PCB example to you so that you can know the rough price of your PCB.

The image above shows the top and bottom of a double-sided Rogers 5880 PCB. Its specifications are:

• Laminate material: Rogers 5880
• Laminate thickness: 1.57mm
• PCB layer count: 2
• Finished PCB thickness: 1.60±0.1mm
• Finished PCB size: 40mm * 35mm
• Surface finish: immersion silver
• Solder mask: none
• Silkscreen: none

What about the price of this Rogers 5880 PCB It is a small-batch PCB fabrication order. The total price is $1022 for 16 pieces. So the unit price of this Rogers 5880 PCB is $69.25.

As we all know, Rogers PCB is custom-designed and fabricated, so its price varies depending on the laminate price itself, the circuit complexity, and quality-grade requirements.

For the same PCB design, no matter what quantities of PCB are to be fabricated, 

the PCB manufacturer spends the same amount of energy in engineering and design for manufacturing (DFM) and testing (DFT) in the fabrication project.

Keep in mind that the more PCB quantities, the lower the unit price.

And source factory manufacturers such as Hycxpcba provide original PCB and equipment manufacturing.

 You can save extra on the agent fee without an agent between you and the original manufacturer.

High-Quality Rogers 5880 PCB Fabrication from Hycxpcba

Rogers PCB is complex PCB. For Rogers PCB fabrication, remember to choose an advanced PCB manufacturer.

Hycxpcba is a one-stop PCB manufacturer with specialized equipment for high-frequency PCB fabrication. Founded in 1999, 

it has two large advanced PCB manufacturing bases in Jiangsu and Jiangxi and one EMS PCB assembly factory in Shenzhen.

You can work with Hycxpcba for the fabrication and assembly of any Rogers PCB including Rogers 5880 PCB.

Quality is the top consideration in Rogers PCB fabrication. Relying on rich fabrication experience, 

Hycxpcba ensures the best quality of Rogers PCB from PCB prototypes to massive production.

Here are some crucial points in Rogers PCB fabrication from Hycxpcba:

• According to different copper thicknesses, Hycxpcba can compensate for the trace width and measure the etched copper to confirm its thickness tolerance within ±0.02mm (the limit is ±0.015mm).
• After the film is drawn, Hycxpcba checks to make sure no pits, pinholes, notches, or any other minor defects in the circuit lines.
• For edge and hole copper plating, which is the most difficult step in high-frequency PCB fabrication,
•  Hycxpcba uses the Plasma method to remove all drilling dirt away from the PCB hole and edge. With the Plasma method, 
• Hycxpcba ensures the PCB hole and edge have uniform copper and allows no blank.
• Hycxpcba has strict control over to solder mask thickness of Rogers PCB. The thickness range is 20μm to 30μm.
• The final destructive test to Rogers PCB from Hycxpcba is thermal shock at 288℃ for 10 seconds, for 1 to 3 times. 
• This makes sure no PCB hole wall copper separation.

Besides the crucial points, Rogers PCB fabrication from Hycxpcba has such advantages:

• Hycxpcba keeps high-frequency PCB laminate materials such as Rogers RT/duroid 5880 in stock. The storage time of high-frequency laminate materials is within 45 days to ensure the best quality.
• The experienced CAM engineer from Hycxpcba can minimize the PCB impedance tolerance within 2% and optimize RF performance.
• Hycxpcba can make the RF interface and digital interface on the same high-frequency PCB.
• Hycxpcba can minimize the thermal expansion and contraction of the RF microwave PCBs.

Application of Rogers 5880 PCB

Thanks to its outstanding performance, Rogers 5880 has become the standard material in several high-frequency industries, 
especially in the following four areas:

1. 5G Communications
In Massive MIMO antennas and mmWave small cells, its ultra-low loss improves coverage and speed. 

One telecom vendor reported a 30% increase in sector capacity and a 25% reduction in interference after adopting 5880.

2. Satellite Communications
Ka-band (26.5–40 GHz) links are extremely sensitive to material loss. 
Rogers 5880 keeps insertion loss at a minimum. For example, SpaceX’s Starlink phased-array antennas achieve only 0.25 dB 
per element, improving EIRP and stabilizing ground reception.

3. Automotive Radar
At 77 GHz, radars rely heavily on material stability. Rogers 5880’s TCDk of –45 ppm/°C between –40 °C and +125 °C keeps 

FMCW radar range errors under 3 cm, enhancing target detection and safety in autonomous driving.

4. Medical Imaging
In 6–8 GHz microwave hyperthermia systems, its uniform dielectric structure ensures 92% field uniformity, 

enabling precise tumor targeting while protecting healthy tissue. With ISO 10993 biocompatibility certification, it is safe for medical devices in direct contact with the human body.

Throughout the PCB project, Hycxpcba provides one-on-one engineering support and customer services. Besides PCB fabrication without a quantity limit, 
Hycxpcba provides components sourcing, PCB assembly, post-assembly inspections, and value-added services till the delivery of the module or finished product to you.