2.6 Reference PCB Stack-up

The following table lists the recommended printed circuit board (PCB) stack specifications:

  • FR4, 4 layers, PCB thickness: 0.6 mm
  • 2.4 GHz top layer and bottom layer 50Ω trace width: 6 mils
  • 2.4 GHz top layer and bottom layer 50Ω gap width: 6 mils
Table 2-1. PCB Stack Specifications
Parameter Values

Solder Mask (SM)

0.4 mil

Top Cu+Plating

0.5 oz/1.6 mil

Prepreg

2116/4.3mil

Metal 1

1 oz/1.4 mil

Core 2

Substrate

Metal 2

1 oz/1.4 mil

Prepreg

2116/4.3 mil

Bottom Cu+Plating

0.5 oz/1.6 mil

Solder Mask (SM)

0.4 mil

Total thickness

23.6 mil = 0.6 mm