# \#materials **URL:** https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/tag/materials/110.md [Latest](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/tags.md) --- ## [PCB material selection course](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/pcb-material-selection-course/4427)
**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 4:12pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/pcb-material-selection-course/4427 "2026-09-01T16:12:30Z")
PCB material selection can get complicated fast, especially when you’re trying to balance performance with cost and manufacturability. We put together a 60-minute PCB material selection course that breaks down how signa… --- ## [Webinar: Material Selection for High-Reliability Aerospace PCBs](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/webinar-material-selection-for-high-reliability-aerospace-pcbs/4011)
**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 4:40pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/webinar-material-selection-for-high-reliability-aerospace-pcbs/4011 "2026-05-13T16:40:42Z")
Thank you for your interest in our webinar on material selection for aerospace. Missed the webinar? Click the link below to access the recording and slides. --- ## [Webinar: Designing for Signal and Power Integrity Using Thin Laminates](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/webinar-designing-for-signal-and-power-integrity-using-thin-laminates/3443)
**Author:** [@steve.carney](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/steve.carney)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2025, 4:57pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/webinar-designing-for-signal-and-power-integrity-using-thin-laminates/3443 "2025-08-07T16:57:12Z")
Thanks for your interest in our webinar with Oak-Mitsui Technology’s FaradFlex™. Webinar agenda: Where designers commonly go wrong with DFM How to design for manufacturing Picking materials and planning your sta… --- ## [Why PCB Material Selection Matters in RF Designs](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/why-pcb-material-selection-matters-in-rf-designs/3055)
**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2025, 5:17pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/why-pcb-material-selection-matters-in-rf-designs/3055 "2025-04-04T17:17:46Z")
Why is material selection critical in RF designs? Because the base material isn’t just a carrier—it directly influences signal behavior. It affects parameters like propagation speed, phase shift, and signal loss (att… --- ## [How to Select Components and Materials for Power Electronics PCBs](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/how-to-select-components-and-materials-for-power-electronics-pcbs/2814)
**Author:** [@Pooja\_Mitra](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/Pooja_Mitra)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2025, 3:40pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/how-to-select-components-and-materials-for-power-electronics-pcbs/2814 "2025-01-16T15:40:07Z")
Originally published at: https://www.protoexpress.com/blog/how-to-select-components-and-materials-for-power-electronics-pcbs/ Power electronics PCBs are designed to handle elevated currents and voltages in applicatio… --- ## [OPEN DISCUSSION: How do you balance cost vs. performance when choosing PCB materials?](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/open-discussion-how-do-you-balance-cost-vs-performance-when-choosing-pcb-materials/2763)
**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2025, 7:08pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/open-discussion-how-do-you-balance-cost-vs-performance-when-choosing-pcb-materials/2763 "2025-01-06T19:08:34Z")
Choosing the right PCB materials is often a trade-off between cost and performance. Factors like signal integrity, thermal management, and manufacturability all come into play. We’d love to hear your thoughts on this! ►… --- ## [6 tips for selecting RF and microwave PCB materials](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/6-tips-for-selecting-rf-and-microwave-pcb-materials/2621)
**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2024, 10:02pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/6-tips-for-selecting-rf-and-microwave-pcb-materials/2621 "2024-10-28T22:02:51Z")
Selecting the right PCB materials for RF and microwave applications is crucial for achieving optimal performance. Given the unique demands of high-frequency circuits, such as minimal signal loss and stable electrical … --- ## [Live Q&A: Material Selection](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/live-q-a-material-selection/1696)
**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2024, 1:15am UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/live-q-a-material-selection/1696 "2024-08-20T01:15:41Z")
Mark your calendars to join our LIVE Q&A on material selection! Post your questions in this thread and our experts will reply during this live Q&A which will be hosted on Zoom. Notes: This is not a webinar. There will… --- ## [Webinar: Things to Consider When Choosing PCB Materials](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/webinar-things-to-consider-when-choosing-pcb-materials/940)
**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2024, 11:39pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/webinar-things-to-consider-when-choosing-pcb-materials/940 "2024-07-18T23:39:29Z")
This is the second and last part of this webinar with @pcooke. You can watch the recording of part 1 here. --- ## [Webinar: Choosing the Right Material for Your RF PCB Designs](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/webinar-choosing-the-right-material-for-your-rf-pcb-designs/1352)
**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2024, 11:19pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/webinar-choosing-the-right-material-for-your-rf-pcb-designs/1352 "2024-07-18T23:19:35Z")
Thank you for your interest in our webinar on choosing RF PCB materials by Alex Ippich of Isola and Amit Bahl. If you’ve filled out the form on our registration page, you are registered and will receive an email confirm… --- ## [Ask Me Anything about RF Materials](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/ask-me-anything-about-rf-materials/1394)
**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2024, 12:17am UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/ask-me-anything-about-rf-materials/1394 "2024-05-11T00:17:15Z")
Do you need help choosing materials for your RF applications? Whether you wonder about fabrication challenges or low losses, we understand the importance of finding effective solutions. That’s why we’re thrilled to invi… --- ## [Webinar: Top 10 Things to Consider When Choosing PCB Materials](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/webinar-top-10-things-to-consider-when-choosing-pcb-materials/804)
**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2024, 10:37pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/webinar-top-10-things-to-consider-when-choosing-pcb-materials/804 "2024-01-23T22:37:08Z")
This webinar will be presented by Paul Cooke, Senior Director of Business Development at Ventec. Agenda: Quality Cost and availability Power and heat Signal integrity Properties Copper foil Reliability Resin system Gl… --- ## [Webinar: Copper Foils for High-Speed Digital Applications](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/webinar-copper-foils-for-high-speed-digital-applications/803)
**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2024, 6:14pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/webinar-copper-foils-for-high-speed-digital-applications/803 "2024-01-18T18:14:03Z")
This webinar will be presented by @michael.gay, Director, High Performance Products with Isola. Agenda: Copper manufacturing process Industry naming conventions and IPC New copper foil developments Copper roughness, t… --- ## [How to Choose PCB Laminates and Materials for Fabrication](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/how-to-choose-pcb-laminates-and-materials-for-fabrication/883)
**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2024, 10:13pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/how-to-choose-pcb-laminates-and-materials-for-fabrication/883 "2024-01-16T22:13:11Z")
Originally published at: https://www.protoexpress.com/blog/comparing-the-manufacturability-of-pcb-laminates/ PCB material selection is the first step in your PCB design process. Selecting the right materials for your… --- ## [PCB Substrates: Knowing Your Dielectric Material’s Properties](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/pcb-substrates-knowing-your-dielectric-material-s-properties/882)
**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2024, 10:09pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/pcb-substrates-knowing-your-dielectric-material-s-properties/882 "2024-01-16T22:09:34Z")
Originally published at: https://www.protoexpress.com/blog/pcb-substrates-knowing-dielectric-materials-properties/ A dielectric material conducts minimal electricity and provides an insulating layer between two condu…