Ceramic PCB

Ceramic boards for environments FR4 cannot hold.

Alumina, AlN, ZTA and Si3N4 substrates with DPC, DBC, AMB, thick film, LTCC and HTCC process families.

DPC ceramic PCB

01 Process families

Ceramic constructions

Process family is selected by thermal, RF and mechanical need.

Thick film ceramic PCB

Thick film

Single–double sided, up to 4L.

Thin film ceramic PCB

Thin film

Fine features on ceramic substrates.

DPC ceramic PCB

DPC

Direct plated copper, single–double sided.

DBC ceramic PCB

DBC / DCB

Direct bonded copper for power thermal paths.

AMB ceramic PCB

AMB

Active metal brazed ceramic boards.

LTCC ceramic PCB

LTCC

Low-temp co-fired; general to 6L, special to 14L.

HTCC ceramic PCB

HTCC

High-temp co-fired multilayer ceramic.

Ceramic package

Ceramic package

Package and carrier constructions.

02 Capabilities

Ability in process technology

Migrated manufacturing envelope — confirm final limits against your drawings.

Item General parameter Special process
Al2O3High insulation, chemical and high-temp resistanceGlass, quartz, sapphire, 99% / 92% Al2O3 (black)
AlNExcellent thermal conductivity, low CTE, high-tempGlass, quartz, sapphire, 99% / 92% Al2O3 (black)
ZTAInsulation performance and high-temp stabilityGlass, quartz, sapphire, 99% / 92% Al2O3 (black)
Si3N4High strength, hardness, thermal conductivity, low dielectric lossGlass, quartz, sapphire, 99% / 92% Al2O3 (black)
Conductor (LTCC/HTCC)Tungsten, Au, Au&Pd, Au&Pb, Ag, Ag&Pd, Ag&PbGlass, quartz, sapphire, 99% / 92% Al2O3 (black)
DPCSingle – double sided
DBCSingle – double sided
AMBSingle – double sided
Thick filmSingle – double sided, 4L
LTCCSingle – double sided, 4L, 6L6L – 14L
HTCCSingle – double sided, 4L, 6L
Inner layer
Outer layer1 oz – 3 oz (DPC)3 oz – 12 oz (DBC / AMB)
Max. dimension130 × 180 mmLarger on evaluation
Min. dimension2 × 2 mmShipped in panel
Substrate thicknessAl2O3/AlN: 0.38 / 0.635 / 1.0 mm; Si3N4: 0.25 / 0.32 mm> 1.5 mm
OSP0.2 – 0.5 µm
ENIGAu 1–3 µ"; Ni 120–320 µ"
Immersion silver6 – 12 µ"
Immersion tin≥ 1 µm
ENEPIGAu 2 µ", Pd 1 µ", Ni 100 µ"
Hard goldAu 5–30 µ"; Ni 120–200 µ"
Min. PTH0.05 mm
Min. NPTH0.05 mm
Max. aspect ratio (PTH)5:1
NPTH tolerance±0.05 mm
PTH tolerance±0.05 mm
Dielectric / maskGlass glaze, medium, solder mask ink
Solder mask colorWhite, black, greenMixed color
Silkscreen colorWhite, blackMixed color
Silkscreen sizeLine width ≥ 0.13 mm; height ≥ 0.8 mm
Solder mask thickness≥ 20 µm
Solder mask bridge≥ 0.15 mm0.1 mm
Outline tolerance±0.05 mm±0.1 mm
Min. tolerance (PTH)±0.05 mm±0.1 mm
Min. tolerance (NPTH)±0.05 mm±0.1 mm
Min. circuit to board edge0.2 mm0.15 mm
Finished thickness0.2 – 2.0 mm≥ 2.0 mm
Min. finished board thickness tol.<1.0 mm: ±0.1 mm; >1.0 mm: ±10%

Values describe a typical manufacturing envelope. Final capability is confirmed against your Gerbers and stack-up.

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