Single-Side Roughened RA Copper Foil

Single-Side Roughened RA Copper Foil

Single-side roughened Rolled-Annealed (RA) copper foil features a mechanically processed micro-rough surface on one side for resin anchorage, paired with a smooth reverse side for high-frequency signal transmission.
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Civen Metal Material (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. is one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of single-side roughened ra copper foil in China. Welcome to buy bulk durable single-side roughened ra copper foil made in China here from our factory. If you have any enquiry about cooperation, please feel free to email us.

 

Single-side roughened Rolled-Annealed (RA) copper foil features a mechanically processed micro-rough surface on one side for resin anchorage, paired with a smooth reverse side for high-frequency signal transmission. Produced via high-precision cold rolling and controlled thermal annealing, this material balances flexibility with interfacial bond strength for flexible printed circuits (FPCs). Fully compliant with RoHS and REACH standards.

 

Key Material

 

Base Material: Electrolytic copper cathode (>= 99.99% purity).
Microstructure: Recrystallized equiaxed grain structure formed via multi-pass cold rolling and hydrogen-atmosphere continuous annealing.
Treatment Layer: Nodular micro-roughening on the matte side, sealed with an anti-oxidation passivation barrier (zinc-chromate/organic inhibitor) against copper migration. 

 

Performance Features

 

Interfacial Adhesion: Single-side roughness (Rz 1.0 um - 2.5 um) increases mechanical interlocking with polyimide (PI) or liquid crystal polymer (LCP) films, achieving peel strength >= 0.8 kN/m.

Signal Integrity: Untreated smooth side minimizes skin-effect insertion loss at GHz frequencies, preventing attenuation in high-speed transmission lines.

Dynamic Flexibility: Elongation rates > 20% withstand over 150,000 cycles of MIT folding tests without micro-fracturing.

Thermal Stability: Withstands multi-layer lamination at 200 deg C to 250 deg C without delamination or blistering.

 

Technical Specifications

 

Parameter

Specification Range

Test Standard

Nominal Thickness

12 um / 18 um / 35 um (+/- 5%)

IPC-TM-650 2.2.18

Surface Roughness (Rz - Treated Side)

1.2 um - 2.2 um

ISO 4287 / JIS B0601

Surface Roughness (Rz - Smooth Side)

<= 0.6 um

ISO 4287 / JIS B0601

Tensile Strength

>= 300 MPa (Annealed state)

IPC-TM-650 2.4.18

Elongation

15% - 25%

IPC-TM-650 2.4.18

Electrical Conductivity

>= 98% IACS

ASTM B193

Width Range

50 mm - 620 mm (+/- 0.5 mm)

Slitting Tolerance Standard

 

Manufacturing & Quality Control

 

Production Flow
Melting & Casting: Vacuum induction melting of high-purity copper into uniform ingots.
Reduction Rolling: Multi-pass Sendzimir milling to target thickness down to 12 um.
Continuous Annealing: Hydrogen-atmosphere thermal treatment for stress relief and grain orientation control.
Surface Treatment: Electrochemical node deposition on one side followed by passivation rinsing.
Slitting & Inspection: Automated edge-trimming and optical scanning.


Quality Assurance
Pinhole Detection: 100% online eddy-current inspection for subsurface voids.
Tension Control: Closed-loop hydraulic servo systems maintain uniform web tension during slitting to prevent edge waviness.
Traceability: Master coils carry laser-etched IDs linked to Mill Test Reports (MTR) covering atomic force microscope (AFM) roughness profiles, tensile metrics, and chemical composition. 

 

Applications

 

Foldable Device Hinges: Dynamic FPC layers subjected to continuous folding.
5G Antenna Modules: Transmission lines balancing low insertion loss with substrate peel strength.
Automotive Sensor FPCs: Rigid-flex circuits exposed to thermal cycling and vibration.
Medical Ultrasound Probes: High-density micro-coaxial and signal processing flex boards. 

 

Customization & OEM Supply

Thickness Range

9 um to 70 um available on request.

Roughness Tuning

Customized Rz values matched to specific epoxy, acrylic, or modified polyimide resin systems.

Passivation Options

Tailored anti-tarnish coatings optimized for vacuum pressing or direct laser structuring (LDS).

Dimensional Specs

Core inner diameters of 3 inches or 6 inches; roll lengths up to 3000 meters.

 

Packaging & Delivery

 

Packaging Structure: Suspended wooden crates. Individual coils wrapped in anti-static VCI film, vacuum-sealed in moisture-barrier bags with desiccant, and secured with shock-absorbing foam inserts.
Lead Time: Stock items: 7 business days. Custom thickness/slitting runs: 15 to 25 business days.
Shipping Terms: FOB, CIF, or DDP via air/ocean freight with real-time temperature and humidity data loggers. 

 

Why CIVEN Metal

 

Direct Mill Control: In-house operations from raw cathode processing to final slitting ensure batch-to-batch uniformity.
Tight Tolerance Control: Thickness variance maintained within +/- 5% to eliminate impedance mismatches in circuit designs.
Verified Technical Dat: Every shipment includes certified test reports validated via internal laboratory spectrometers and atomic force microscopes. 

 

FAQ

 

Q: What is the benefit of single-side roughening over double-side roughened foil?

A: The rough side secures mechanical bonding with the dielectric substrate, while the smooth side prevents skin-effect insertion loss in high-frequency transmission lines.

Q: Can Rz values be customized for specific adhesive systems?

A: Yes. Roughness can be adjusted between 1.0 um and 2.5 um to match your specific lamination temperature and resin profile.

Q: What anti-oxidation protection is applied?

A: A micro-thin passivation layer prevents surface oxidation and discoloration for up to 12 months under controlled storage conditions.

Q: Are materials fully certified for export compliance?

A: Yes. All production batches comply with RoHS and REACH regulations, with compliance certificates provided per shipment.

Q: What is the MOQ for custom dimensions?

A: The standard MOQ is 1 master coil equivalent (approx. 100 kg depending on thickness), with sample quantities available for evaluation.

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