Ceramic (HTCC)

A High Temperature Co-fired Ceramicc (HTCC) is a multilayered ceramic created by using layers of ceramic tape with various thickness, which are laminated together using pressure and high heat(1,600 deg C). Egide produces its HTCC product at its site in Bollene. There are many advantages to HTCC technology.

High temperature cofired ceramic package design and manufacturing requires a significant understanding and knowledge of end user applications, ceramic package design, as well as process control. From the raw powder to the end component, Egide controls the complete process which assures a quality product on time:

Production of ceramic (or "green tape")

"Raw" ceramic is obtained from alumina powder and organic components which when mixed create a pasty-looking substance ("barbotine"). This is poured onto plastic bands, and then made flexible by drying and evaporating the solvents. The bands, of varying thickness, are then cut up into sheets before being used.

Inks

The inks produced at Bollène, are obtained from tungsten powder and solvents. They are used for the screen-printed conductive tracks on the various ceramic sheets, and for filling the via holes (minute holes on each of the sheets) in order to establish the conduction from one layer to another.

Our ceramic packages are custom designed to meet the unique requirements for high density interconnect systems. Our processes enable the production of a highly reliable product that satisfies the needs of the customer.

Updated 6/20/07