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Isola 185HR

Isola 185HR laminate and prepreg materials are manufactured using Isola’s patented technology, reinforced with electrical grade (E-glass) glass fabric. This system delivers a 340°C decomposition temperature, a lower Z-axis expansion and offers lower loss compared to competitive products in this space. The 185HR system is also laser fluorescing and UV blocking for maximum compatibility with Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) systems, optical positioning systems and phot imageable solder mask imaging.

Functions: Laminate, Prepreg

Reinforcement Material: Glass Fibers

End Uses: Medical Devices, PCB Materials, Printed Wiring Boards

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

Reinforcement Material
Composite Materials Functions

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Materials Features
Ready-to-Use Product Features
Product Features

Industry Recognition

  • UL File Number: E41625
  • Qualified to UL’s MCIL Program
  • RoHS Compliant

Performance Attributes

  • CAF resistant
  • Lead-free assembly compatible

Processing Advantages

  • FR-4 process compatible
  • UV blocking and AOI fluorescence

Product Attributes

  • High Density Interconnect
  • High Thermal Reliability

Applications & Uses

Typical Market Applications
  • Networking and Communications
  • Aerospace and Defense
  • Medical, Industrial and Instrumentation
  • Consumer Electronics
  • Automative and Transportation

Properties

Flame Rating
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Arc Resistance115.0SecondsIPC-TM-650
Comparative Tracking Index (CTI)3 (175-249)VoltsUL 746A ASTM D3638
Decomposition Temperature (Td) by TGA (5% weight loss)340.0°CIPC-TM-650
Dielectric Breakdownmin. 50kVIPC-TM-650
Dk, Loss Tangent(1 GHz)0.0192IPC-TM-650
Dk, Loss Tangent(10 GHz)0.0236IPC-TM-650
Dk, Loss Tangent(100 MHz)0.0158IPC-TM-650
Dk, Loss Tangent(2 GHz)0.02IPC-TM-650
Dk, Loss Tangent(5 GHz)0.0235IPC-TM-650
Dk, Permittivity(1 GHz)4.04IPC-TM-650
Dk, Permittivity(10 GHz)3.88IPC-TM-650
Dk, Permittivity(100 MHz)4.13IPC-TM-650
Dk, Permittivity(2 GHz)4.01IPC-TM-650
Dk, Permittivity(5 GHz)3.88IPC-TM-650
Electric Strength (Laminate & laminated prepreg)54 (1350)kV/mm (V/mil)IPC-TM-650
Flammability (Laminate & laminated prepreg)V-0RatingUL 94
Flexural Strength Cross direction54.1ksiIPC-TM-650
Flexural Strength Length direction97.1ksiIPC-TM-650
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg) by DMA185.0°CIPC-TM-650
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg) by DSC180.0°CIPC-TM-650
Moisture Absorption0.15%IPC-TM-650
Peel Strength (Low profile copper foil and very low profile copper foil all copper foil >17 μm [0.669 mil])0.969 (5.5)N/mm (lb/inch)IPC-TM-650
Peel Strength [125ºC (257ºF) (Standard profile copper)]1.06 (5.9)N/mm (lb/inch)IPC-TM-650
Peel Strength After process solutions (Standard profile copper)0.969 (5.5)N/mm (lb/inch)IPC-TM-650
Peel Strength After thermal stress (Standard profile copper)1.06 (5.9)N/mm (lb/inch)IPC-TM-650
Poisson's Ratio Cross direction0.155ASTM D3039
Poisson's Ratio Length direction0.172ASTM D3039
Relative Thermal Index (RTI)130.0°CUL 796
Surface Resistivity (After moisture resistance)3.0 x 10^6IPC-TM-650
Surface Resistivity (At elevated temperature)2.0 x 10^8IPC-TM-650
Tensile Strength Cross direction35.7ksiASTM D3039
Tensile Strength Length direction53.3ksiASTM D3039
Test data generated from rigid laminate50.0%IPC-TM-650
Thermal Conductivity0.4W/m·KASTM E1952
Thermal Stress Etched [10 sec, 288ºC (550.4ºF)]PassIPC-TM-650
Thermal Stress Unetched [10 sec, 288ºC (550.4ºF)]PassIPC-TM-650
Time to Delaminate by T260 (Copper removed)60.0MinutesIPC-TM-650
Time to Delaminate by T288 (Copper removed)min. 15MinutesIPC-TM-650
Volume Resistivity (After moisture resistance)3.0 x 10^8MΩ-cmIPC-TM-650
Volume Resistivity (At elevated temperature)7.0 x 10^8MΩ-cmIPC-TM-650
X/Y-Axis CTE Pre-Tg13/14ppm/°CIPC-TM-650
Young's Modulus Cross direction3337.0ksiASTM D790-15e2
Young's Modulus Length direction3770.0ksiASTM D790-15e2
Z-Axis CTE 50 to 260°C, (Total Expansion)2.7%IPC-TM-650
Z-Axis CTE Post-Tg220.0ppm/°CIPC-TM-650
Z-Axis CTE Pre-Tg40.0ppm/°CIPC-TM-650

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Product Availability

Standard Material Offering: Laminate
Copper Foil Type

  • HTE Grade 3
  • RTF (Reverse Treat Foil)

Copper Weight

  • ½ to 2 oz (18 to 70 µm) available
  • Heavier copper available
  • Thinner copper foil available

Standard Material Offering: Prepreg

  • Roll or panel form
  • Tooling of prepreg panels

Glass Fabric Availability

  • E-glass
  • Square weave glass