What’s the Highest Temperature Can PCB Fr4 Withstand and What Are the Heat Dissipation Considerations?
In PCB design , the same oversight of the temperature requirements of PCBs will cost you more than balloons and ice cream. You need to know how much heat your PCB can withstand before it starts to suffer structural damage, especially if it is deployed in a high-temperature environment. What is the maximum temperature of FR4 PCBs? As you know, FR4 indicates the rating of the flame-retardant F4 property of the PCB. FR4 PCBs are made of multiple layers of fiberglass epoxy laminate. FR4 PCBs are preferred among manufacturers because of their consistent physical properties. FR4 PCBs are very strong when exposed to high temperatures, but at a certain temperature, their physical properties change. The heat-resistant properties of FR4 are indicated by the Tg, or glass transition temperature, at which it changes from a solid state to a soft and rubbery state. Typically, FR4 PCBs are rated for a Tg of 130°C. In other words, if a PCB rated at 130°C is heated above its glas...