Thick Film Advantages
ELECTRICAL
- Operates from DC to 20 GHz (Screened Au) or DC to 80 GHz (Etched Au)
- Minimum geometries improve high frequency performance
- Thick film resistors provide excellent thermal tracking
- Active resistor trimming compensates for component variations
- 0.1% Resistor ratios and absolute values possible
- High dielectric isolation with increased high frequency response
- Hybrid substrate combines electrical and mechanical functions
- Variety of voltages, power levels, frequencies, arrays, etc…

MECHANICAL
- Substantial size and weight reductions
- Pin-outs and packaging optimized to simplify system integration
- Increased thermal dissipation and reduced temperature gradients
- Packaged hybrids are almost indestructible
- Proprietary packaging precludes reverse engineering of your design
- Operational over extreme temperature range
- True integration of semiconductor and passive device technologies
- Hybrids allow minimal inventory, handling and assembly labor
RELIABILITY
- Technological maturity allows reliability optimization in design
- Ceramic substrates dissipate heat quickly -circuits run cooler
- Minimal number of solder joints and interconnections
- Automation optimizes error-free production
- 850 degree C resistor firing insures stability at operating temperature
- Vendor qualification and incoming inspection maintains standards
- Adherence to military documentation insures traceability
- Environmental screening and burn-in increase MTBF
ECONOMY
- High reliability minimizes expensive field failures
- Automation of substrate fabrication and assembly reduces cost
- Compact circuitry reduces system bulk to increase performance
- Modest tooling and development expense
- Functional trimming allows use of wider tolerance components
- Screen printing offers cost effective resistor fabrication
- Wide range of available components allows cost effective choices
- Flexibility in design facilitates changes and modifications
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