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News Release from: MCE Newmarket
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 08 September 2006
Ceramic accord enhances SiP capabilities
MCE-Newmarket has extended its product range by establishing a link with a leading European manufacturer of low temperature cofired ceramic (LTCC) substrates.
MCE-Newmarket has extended its product range by establishing a link with a leading European manufacturer of low temperature cofired ceramic (LTCC) substrates The agreement with Selmic in Finland will allow Micro Circuit Engineering (MCE) to respond to the growth of demand for system-in-package (SiP) solutions which is leading to an increased uptake of LTCC substrate technology
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 31 Jan 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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LTCC substrate technology has gained acceptance in high performance electronics such as high frequency communications and harsh environment automotive electronics.
The benefits of the technology include stable electrical performance over the lifetime of the product, a capability for hermetic packaging, mechanical robustness and higher frequency capabilities than printed circuit boards.
The extension of the technology to SiP applications exploits the advantages of 3D structuring, allowing the integration of passive components such as resistors and the incorporation of cavities within the substrate.
These can be used to house microsystem (MEM), optical microsystem (OMEM) or microfluidic devices which can either be sealed or exposed to the environment.
This has widened the applications of the technology to include inertial, optical, biological and chemical sensing.
Selmic offers both low and high volume manufacturing capabilities to meet the requirements of these application areas.
Combining MCE's expertise in designing and manufacturing high performance custom electronics and specialist electronic packaging with Selmic's LTCC substrate technology will create a resource for companies interested in exploiting conventional LTCC and SiP applications.
Mike Bracher, General Manager of MCE-Newmarket, said: "This partnership gives customers access to a much wider range of technical solutions and the exceptional manufacturing capabilities of both companies".
"I am delighted to be able to engage with such a technically advanced partner which complements the expertise at MCE-Newmarket so well".
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