Ceramic printed circuit boards (PCB) provide high performance and reliability for demanding applications like automotive, aerospace, military and high power electronics. The thickness of ceramic PCBs depends on the substrate material and design requirements. This article discusses common ceramic PCB thickness ranges and the factors influencing thickness selection. What is […]

Alumina (aluminum oxide – Al2O3) ceramic is a popular substrate material used in electronics manufacturing. Alumina substrates offer various benefits that make them well-suited for demanding applications. This article discusses the key advantages and typical uses of alumina substrates. What is Alumina Substrate? Alumina substrate consists of a base plate […]

Printed circuit boards (PCBs) form the backbone of electronics. The substrate on which the circuit is fabricated plays a key role in PCB performance and capabilities. While FR-4 glass-epoxy is the most common substrate, aluminum PCBs provide some unique advantages for certain applications. This article examines the key reasons why […]

Overview of Alumina Alumina (Al2O3) is a chemical compound consisting of aluminium and oxygen. It occurs naturally as the mineral corundum, which is the crystalline form of alumina. Alumina is one of the most commonly produced materials in the ceramics industry and has a wide variety of applications. But is […]

Alumina (aluminum oxide) is an excellent thermal conductor compared to most electrical insulators due to its high thermal conductivity. This makes alumina well suited for thermal management applications requiring both electrical insulation and heat dissipation. Key Properties Alumina possesses a unique combination of properties: This enables using alumina in applications […]

Alumina (aluminum oxide) PCBs provide superior thermal management and electrical insulation compared to traditional FR4 circuit boards. Alumina PCBs are made using high purity alumina ceramic as the substrate material. This enables thinner boards with improved thermal conductivity and dielectric strength. Determining the optimal thickness for an alumina PCB depends […]

Aluminum printed circuit boards (PCBs) are circuit boards made with aluminum as the base substrate material instead of the more common FR-4 glass epoxy. Aluminum PCBs provide several advantages over traditional FR-4 PCBs but also have some unique design considerations. Benefits of Aluminum PCBs Superior Thermal Performance Aluminum has excellent […]

We cannot ignore the importance of ceramic PCBs in the field of consumer electronics.  Due to this reason, when we deeply study these PCBs, we come to know that their types are also of great importance for the well-being of electronic devices and complex industrial systems. One of them that […]

Ceramic PCBs are now becoming more crucial than ever for PCB users. The reason is that these are beneficial in different ways, and due to this reason, producers have been upscaling the production of ceramic PCBs in recent years. These PCBs also go by the name of “ceramic hybrid circuit […]

In our ever-evolving electronics manufacturing landscape, innovation keeps pushing the boundaries of whatever is possible. The innovative advancement, which has been able to gain great momentum recently, is the sudden emergence of the ceramic PCB. This PCB type is a new type which has gained wide acceptance throughout the electronics […]