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A Tale of Two Vias: Filled vs Plated in Ceramic, Sapphire, Quartz & Glass
Filled vias are solid metal connections through advanced substrates like ceramic or glass—ideal for high-power, high-frequency, or mission-critical designs. Plated vias, with metal-lined walls, are simpler and cheaper but offer less conductivity and thermal performance. Choosing between them isn’t just technical—it’s strategic. Like a strong foundation, filled vias offer depth and reliability when your design truly demands it.
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Crosstalk & Parasitic Effects in High-Frequency Thin-Film Circuits
At GHz speeds, even the cleanest schematic can fall apart if the layout isn’t field-aware. In thin-film circuits, every trace radiates, every gap couples, and parasitic effects can quietly sabotage performance. This guide breaks down what causes crosstalk and parasitics, why thin-film designs are especially vulnerable, and five proven strategies to stop them—before they cost you compliance, yield, or time.
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High-Voltage Tantalum Nitride Resistors for Implantable Medical Devices
High-voltage tantalum nitride resistors offer unmatched precision, biocompatibility, and stability for implantable medical devices.
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Revolutionizing Lithography: How AI is Optimizing Thin Film Device Fabrication
AI is transforming lithography in thin film device fabrication, making it smarter, faster, and more precise.
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Journey Through Light: The Evolution of Photolithography in Microdevice Fabrication
Photolithography, akin to art, evolved from simple 1950s techniques to today's advanced EUV lithography, crafting the microdevices era
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Innovations Shaping the Future of Conformal Coating
Tomorrow's shield for electronics: Smart, self-healing coatings with nanotech finesse. A glimpse into the future of device protection
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Vias: Filled or Plated Thru
Filled vias offer better electrical conductivity, thermal performance, and mechanical strength than plated through vias, but they are more e
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Tantalum Nitride Thin Film Resistors: For High-Performance Electronics
Tantalum Nitride Thin Film Resistors: For High-Performance Electronics
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LiPON: A Promising Solid Electrolyte Material for Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Batteries
LiPON: A solid electrolyte material with high ionic conductivity, wide electrochemical voltage window, and non-flammable.
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Inkjet Printing: A Promising New Method for Applying Conformal Coatings
Inkjet printing conformal coating is a precise, efficient, & environmentally friendly way to apply thin, protective coatings to electronic d
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Microdevice Development: From Concept to Commercialization
Microdevices: Concept to commercialization - a complex process
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Advancements in Glass Interposer Fabrication for Electronic Packaging
Glass interposer fabrication advances enable smaller, more functional, and high-performance electronic devices. #Glass Interposer
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