Delivering unmatched reliability, precision, and longevity, our Kovar Gold Plated Carriers are relied on for a range of high-reliability applications across the electronics and aerospace industries.
As reliable platforms for mounting delicate components such as semiconductor chips, integrated circuits, and electronic modules, they’re perfect for applications requiring reliable electrical conductivity, thermal stability, and hermetic sealing.
Kovar’s low coefficient of thermal expansion makes it an ideal material for applications requiring dimensional stability at a wide range of temperatures. With the addition of gold plating, Kovar carriers achieve superior conductivity, corrosion resistance, and solderability, providing reliable electrical connections and ensuring long-term performance.
As the world leader in the precision etching of Kovar Gold Plated Carriers, our carriers find applications across a wide range of critical industries.
Key applications include:
Telecommunications: Kovar gold-plated carriers play a crucial role in manufacturing microwave and RF components, such as waveguides, antennas, and filters, providing stable platforms for mounting and interconnecting these components and ensuring optimal performance and signal integrity in high-frequency applications.
Aerospace and Defense: Kovar gold-plated carriers provide reliable mounting platforms for sensitive components in a number of critical aerospace and defense systems. Their hermetic sealing and corrosion resistance ensure durability and reliability while safeguarding sensitive components from demanding aerospace environments.
Medical Devices: As a stable and biocompatible platform for electronic components, Kovar gold-plated carriers are used in various precision medical instruments like pacemakers and diagnostic equipment. Their corrosion-resistant surface ensures accurate measurement and reliable performance in devices exposed to bodily fluids and sterilization processes.
Some applications require hermetic sealing to protect sensitive components from moisture, gasses, and other contaminants. A reliable hermetic seal can be created using welding or brazing techniques that maintain the integrity of the enclosed components.
A precise and controlled process is used to deliver Kovar gold-plated carriers that boast exceptional quality and precision.
After applying a photoresist layer to the Kovar substrate, a mask containing the desired pattern is exposed to UV light. An appropriate etchant solution is then used to chemically etch the exposed areas, selectively removing material.
The dimensions of the carriers, including thickness, length, and width, are carefully controlled during the etching process to meet precise tolerances that typically range from ±0.005 to ±0.025 millimeters. A close eye is also kept on the weight of the carriers to ensure consistency and uniformity between batches.
The gold plating applied to the carriers further enhances conductivity, corrosion resistance, and solderability, providing reliable electrical connections in highly demanding environments.
With a history of engineering excellence, PEI is among the top companies providing photochemically-etched metal parts and components for a variety of critical industries.
With ISO-9001:2008 and AS9100 certifications, PEI was also granted certification under the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) in 2010, enabling it to provide weapon system components and accessories in compliance with the Code of Federal Regulations implemented by the U.S. Department of State.
Our rigorous inspection processes and testing procedures ensure that every product we produce meets stringent accuracy, reliability, and performance standards.
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