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ROGERS CORP. INTRODUCES ADHESIVELESS, ALL-POLYIMIDE (API) FLEXIBLE CIRCUIT MATERIALS
25 January 2005 - Rogers Corporation

Rogers Corporation is introducing two new lines of 2L-FCCL adhesiveless, all-polyimide (API) flexible circuit materials for use in cell phone hinge flex, LCD interconnection, and other applications. Offerings include Rogers R/flex( AP 200 material, a single-clad, cast-on type product and Mitsui Chemicals NEOFLEX( NFX material, a double-clad, laminated-type product. Both are available in rolls 250mm and 500mm (9.84 inches and 19.68 inches) wide.

Rogers Corporation is introducing two new lines of 2L-FCCL adhesiveless, all-polyimide (API) flexible circuit materials for use in cell phone hinge flex, LCD interconnection, and other applications. Offerings include Rogers R/flex( AP 200 material, a single-clad, cast-on type product and Mitsui Chemicals NEOFLEX( NFX material, a double-clad, laminated-type product. Both are available in rolls 250mm and 500mm (9.84 inches and 19.68 inches) wide.

The new adhesiveless products are polyimide-based, made by directly bonding polyimide onto adhesion-treated copper foil, without the use of conventional adhesives. Since these laminates are manufactured without the use of adhesives, they are ideally suited for the manufacturing of circuits intended for use in high-density designs, harsh working environments, dynamic flexing applications as well as thin multilayer and rigid-flex circuits. Product features and benefits include:

- Excellent solder resistance, ideal for lead-free soldering temperatures.
- Thinner cross-section than laminates with adhesives, allowing smaller bend radius and high cycles in hinged applications.
- Inherently flame-resistant, halogen-free (green) with a flammability rating of UL 94V-0.
- Excellent dimensional stability, for use in making fine line flexible circuit designs and assemblies.

These materials are also compatible with Rogers' other fine R/flex(r) adhesive-based materials and covercoats.

http://www.rogerscorporation.com

About: Rogers Corporation
Manufactures and markets specialty polymer and electronic materials for targeted applications, focused on communication and computer markets.

Manufacturing locations:
Rogers manufactures its products in fourteen plants, which are located in Arizona, Connecticut, and Illinois in the U.S., and in Gent, Belgium and Asia.

Product mix: Specialty materials for communication and computer applications include: High frequency printed circuit board laminates become circuits for cellular telephones and other communication equipment, wireless infrastructure equipment, high speed data transfer, internet servers, and satellite television antennas. Flexible printed circuit board laminates are used in advanced hard disk drives, portable and hand-held computers, cellular telephones, and other electronic equipment. PORON urethanes and BISCO silicones are used to protect and cushion sensitive components in portable and hand-held computers, wireless communication devices, and wireless infrastructure equipment. Rogers Engineered Polyolefin Foams are flexible foam materials for general industrial, automotive, packaging, and sports and leisure applications. From Durel Division electroluminescent lamps and drivers are used for backlighting the displays in wireless communication handsets, pagers, and personal digital assistants.

In addition, Rogers elastomer materials are used to cushion and seal a broad variety of industrial and consumer products; cushion insole materials are incorporated into footwear and footcare products; nonwoven and elastomer materials are used for specialized medical applications; elastomer components are used for paper transport in imaging equipment; busbars are used for power distribution in telecom cabinets, train and mass transit systems, and static industrial motor controls; and printing sleeves and R/bak cushion mounting materials are used by the printing industry.

Sales information:
Rogers Combined Sales, which include Rogers share of sales by its joint ventures, were $297 million in 2003. Rogers net sales were $243.3 million in 2003.


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