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Printed Circuit Materials Mike Bessette. Megatrend. Continued Internet Growth Anywhere, Anytime Access. Internet Enablers. Wireless 3G & 4G cellular networks Wired Digital network switching speeds 10 times today’s rate. Market Size & Growth: Wireless.
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Megatrend • Continued • Internet Growth • Anywhere, Anytime Access
Internet Enablers • Wireless • 3G & 4G cellular networks • Wired • Digital network switching speeds 10 times today’s rate
Market Size & Growth: Wireless • 3G & 4G mobile networks provide greater opportunities for Rogers • All BTS: 6% • 3G/4G CAGR: 15%
Rogers Position in 3G & 4G • Strong and leading market share in high frequency circuit laminates for Power Amplifiers and RF Circuitry • Recently introduced new products • Lower insertion loss for enhanced signal integrity • High thermal conductivity for greater power handling capacity • Higher dielectric constant for circuit miniaturization Photo Courtesy of Ericsson
Megatrend • More complex Multi-band antennas more likely to use PCB technology • Recently launched new products • Best “PIM” performance on the market • Rigid board laminate which enables reduced fabrication and assembly cost
Rogers Position Internet Hardware • Alliance with Hitachi Chemical Company • Launched Theta™ high speed digital laminate for 1 – 5 Gb/s switching speeds • Joint development of high performance product for 5 – 10 Gb/s switching speeds
Continued Internet Growth • Rogers has strong market positions and technology leading new products in high growth markets.
Key Megatrends Fueling Our Growth • Continued Internet Growth • Expansion of Mass Transit • Investment in Sustainable Energy