Advantek R-Series Polycarbonate material provides excellent capability for precision design requirements. It is optimized for high-volume 8mm and 12mm tape widths, providing the industry’s leading high-precision solution for tapes requiring extreme accuracy. ESD-safe polycarbonate maintains its flexibility, stability, and strength through time and temperature variations.
- Engineering for high-precision pockets supporting small components, LED,s and bare die applications
- Engineered for high-volume production
- Optimized for 8mm and 12mm wide tapes
- All Advantek carrier tape is manufactured in accordance with current EIA 481 standards to ensure compatibility with tape and reel equipment
Material Properties
| Property | Unit | Setup | Value | Standard |
| Material Thickness | mm | – | RF – 0.21 RE – 0.23 RB – 0.25 |
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| Surface Resistance | Ohms | Shiny | 1.0E5 – 1.0E11 | STM 11.13 |
| Matte | 1.0E5 – 1.0E11 | |||
| Tensile Strength @ Break | Psi | Machine Direction | 6000 – 8000 | ASTM D638 |
| Elongation @ Break | % | 6 – 10 | ||
| Glass Transition Temperature | °C | 10°C/min | 140 – 150 | ASTM 3418 |
| Density | g/cm3 | – | 1.25 – 1.5 | ASTM D792 |
| Color | – | – | Black | ADV Internal |
| Transmittance | % | – | – | ASTM D1003 |
| Haze | % | – | – |