SABIC
Glass-filled PBT targets radar covers for driver assistance units
 The compounds are designed for front and rear covers of next-generation radar units (Photo: Sabic) |
Saudi chemicals and plastics giant Sabic (Riyadh; www.sabic.com) has announced the introduction of two glass-fiber reinforced polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) compounds developed for the front and rear enclosure covers of radar units used in advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS).
The “LNP Thermocomp WFC061” and “WFC06IXP” compounds are said to be designed to optimise the transmission, image resolution and range of higher-frequency, millimeter-wave (mmWave) radar units. The supplier said the materials offer a very low dissipation factor and dielectric constant, surpassing the performance of incumbent glass-filled PBT grades.
In addition, the new materials are said to feature low warpage that allows for thinner radar unit covers, and higher ductility provides improved impact resistance. Moisture and chemical resistance is equivalent to the incumbent grades, Sabic said, noting that the new compounds are suited for laser welding with a laser transmission rate over 60%.
The “LNP Thermocomp WFC061” and “WFC06IXP” compounds are said to be designed to optimise the transmission, image resolution and range of higher-frequency, millimeter-wave (mmWave) radar units. The supplier said the materials offer a very low dissipation factor and dielectric constant, surpassing the performance of incumbent glass-filled PBT grades.
In addition, the new materials are said to feature low warpage that allows for thinner radar unit covers, and higher ductility provides improved impact resistance. Moisture and chemical resistance is equivalent to the incumbent grades, Sabic said, noting that the new compounds are suited for laser welding with a laser transmission rate over 60%.
11.08.2021 Plasteurope.com [248293-0]
Published on 11.08.2021