Technical Data | July 2017
3M
™
Embedded Capacitance Material (ECM)
Utilize a proven solution
• Laminate is a UL Recognized Component that’s RoHS2 compliant and
Halogen free3 with high capacitance density that can be embedded
into PCBs and chip packages as either a power ground plane or a
discrete capacitor
• Consists of a very thin layer of ceramic-filled epoxy sandwiched between
two layers of copper foil
• Compatible with a large range of PCB material sets and with standard
PCB fabrication and assembly processes, including lead-free
• A variety of custom panel sizes and copper thicknesses available
• In production in telecom, computer, test and measurement, military/
aerospace, medical and consumer electronics applications
IC
PCB
3M
™
Embedded Capacitance
Material (ECM)
Allows for Capacitor Removal
IC
PCB
SMT-Capacitor
Simplify design while amplifying performance
• Helps increase usable board area by allowing for the removal of many,
if not all, capacitors equal to or below 0.1 µF and their associated solder
joints and vias
• Helps improve power integrity by reducing power bus noise and
PCB impedance
• Helps reduce EMI by decreasing resonance that causes EMI
• Dissipates heat better than thin FR-4 due to high thermal conductivity
and low thermal impedance
Bus Noise (dbm)
Helps Reduce Power Bus Noise
0
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
-80
-90
-100
10
99.4
189
368
725
815
904
993
1172
1262
1351
1083
1440
278
457
546
636
3 mil FR-4, No Low L Caps
3M
™
Embedded Capacitance Material (ECM)
PCB with 3 mil FR-4
PCB with 3M ECM
Frequency (MHz)
Enable product roadmaps
• Simplify board layout and routing
• Reduce PCB size, thickness and weight
• Add functionality on fixed form factors
• Lower spreading inductance
• Helps reduce interference from digital circuits to analog/RF circuits
in mixed signal applications
• Add PCB layers while maintaining similar PCB thickness
• Helps reduce design spins by solving noise issues early in the
design cycle
• Helps improve PCB panel utilization
• Helps improve assembly yields and board reliability due to
fewer components
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Field Strength
Helps Reduce EMI
PCB with SMT Capacitor
PCB with 2 mil FR-4
PCB with 3M
™
Embedded
Capacitance Material (ECM)
• Decrease need for EMC measures such as metal shells, tapes, etc.
Frequency
3M
™
Embedded Capacitance Material (ECM)
CXXXX
Capacitance per area
06 = 6.4 nF/in²
10 = 10 nF/in²
20 = 20 nF/in²
40 = 40 nF/in²
Nominal dieletric thickness (µm)
19 = 19 µm
12 = 12 µm
06 = 6 µm
03 = 3 µm
Property
Capacitance/Unit Area
(1 kHz)
Electrical Test Coupon
Size
Electrical Test Frequency
Test Method
3M
™
Embedded Capacitance Material (ECM)
C0619
6.4 nF/in
2
(1.0 nF/cm
2
)
approx 350
sq inches
Audit or
100% e-test
19 μm
(0.75 mils)
C1012
10.0 nF/in
2
(1.6 nF/cm
2
)
approx 350
sq inches
Audit or
100% e-test
12 µm
(0.47 mils)
C2006
20.0 nF/in
2
(3.1 nF/cm
2
)
approx 20 sq
inches
Audit
e-test only
6 µm
(0.24 mils)
C4003
40.0 nF/in
2
(6.2 nF/cm
2
)
approx 12 sq
inches
Audit
e-test only
3 µm
(0.12 mils)
Supplier Method
Supplier Method
see Note #7
Dielectric Thickness
Ref Only (see Note #5)
Copper Thickness
Thickness Tolerance
Capacitance Tolerance
Dielectric Constant (1 kHz)
Dissipation Factor (1 kHz)
Temperature Coefficient
of Capacitance (TCC)
Dielectric Strength
(Volts/Mil)
HiPOT Voltage +/- 10%
(note #7)
UL Flammability Rating
Cross-section #6
Ref Only (see Note #6)
Supplier Method
Supplier Method
Supplier Method
Supplier Method
18 μm, 25 μm, 18 μm, 25 μm, 18 μm, 25 μm, 25 μm &
& 35 μm
& 35 μm
& 35 μm
35 μm
+/-10%
+/- 10%
+/-10%
+/- 10%
+/-10%
+/- 10%
22
0.010
Meets X7R requirements
+/-10%
+/- 10%
ASTM D149
3000
IPC-TM-650 2.5.7.2
UL 94
100 V
100 V
50 V
94 V-0
10 V
2
3M
™
Embedded Capacitance Material (ECM)
Property
UL Relative Thermal Index
(RTI)
UL Solderability Limits
Glass Transition
Temperature
Moisture Absorption
(wt %)
CTE (ppm/C)
Degradation Temperature
Peel Strength (pli)
Thermal Conductivity
(W/m*K)
Halogen Content (ppm)
Test Method
3M
™
Embedded Capacitance Material (ECM)
C0619
C1012
C2006
90°C
4
288°C/20 sec.
120°C
C4003
UL 796
UL 796
Supplier Method (DSC)
ASTM D570
Supplier Method (TMA)
IPC-TM-650 2.3.40
IPC-TM-650 2.4.9
modified
ASTM F433 modified
BS EN 14582:2007
6.0
6.0
0.10
31 (x,y,z)
375°C
3.0
3.0
0.5
None Detected
1) All test data provided are typical values and not intended to be specification values.
2) “RoHS 2011/65/EU” means that the product or part does not contain any of the substances in excess of the maximum concentration values
(“MCVs”) in EU RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU. The MCVs are by weight in homogeneous materials. This information represents 3M’s knowledge
and belief, which may be based in whole or in part on information provided by third party suppliers to 3M.
In the event any product is proven not to conform with 3M’s Regulatory Information Appendix, then 3M’s entire liability and Buyer’s exclusive
remedy will be in accordance with the Warranty stated below.
3) Halogen Free is defined as both 1) no halogen compounds that are intentionally added to the product or used in the manufacturing process for
the product and 2) any impurities present are less than 900 ppm bromine, less than 900 ppm chlorine and/or less than 1500ppm total bromine
and chlorine. The latter are the levels set forth in certain industry standards for printed circuit boards, such as the International Electrotechnical
Commission (IEC) 61249-2-21 standard. This information represents 3M/s knowledge and belief which may be based in whole or in part on
information provided by 3rd party suppliers to 3M.
4) Epoxy default RTI temperature.
5) Dielectric thickness is provided for reference only since it correlates to the Capacitance density. Capacitance density is the product parameter
that is measured and controlled, and used to calculate the approx dielectric thickness reported on the Certificate of Conformance.
6) Copper thickness is not measured directly, but is determined by a “weight per area” factor to calculate thickness.
7) 100% electrical test is suggested for PCB applications larger than 2 square inches in area.
For more information, please visit our website to learn more:
www.3Mcapacitance.com
3M has a number of patents in the United States and other countries that relate to a variety of structural and functional aspects of the 3M ECM
product such as high peel strength, low leakage current at high temperature and humidity, and thermally stable capacitance. Exemplary patents
include US Patent Nos. 6,274,224 and 6,577,492, and Korean Patent No. 100597978.
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3M
™
Embedded Capacitance Material (ECM)
Safety Data Sheet:
Consult Safety Data Sheet before use.
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For regulatory information about this product, contact your 3M representative.
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