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----- Original Message -----
From: "Gavin Dingley" <dingley76@...>
To: <Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 6:05 PM
Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] How to mask bottom layer from etching?


> Hi Lanny,
> I was just wondered what frequency you will be operating the microwave
> circuit, and what board you are using. As I understand it you can use FR4
> up to 2GHz, beyond this you need special board which is made of a low-loss
> dielectric material. Also if you are using standard FR4, is there not a
> problem due to tolerances/variations associated with the board thickness
> over an area, as this will change the characteristic impedance of
> micro-strip lines - along the line (if you can see what I mean).

Radio amateurs often use FR4 above 2 GHz without any problems. Special
dielectrics are only needed for high-performance applications.

Leon
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