Electronics
Our materials are at the heart of many electronic components and play a key role in applications ranging from energy harvesting to semiconductor manufacturing and consumer electronics.
Examples of recent applications include:
Disk drive storage
Consumer devices from HD-TVs to PCs require higher capacity storage without increasing disk size. This requires extremely accurate control of the read/write head. Our piezoceramic actuator plates enable the head to be positioned with extraordinary accuracy and vibration control.
Semiconductor manufacturing
Semiconductor manufacturers use our advanced materials to enable them to work at higher temperatures and achieve higher purity levels to increase production yields. One recent development is our Sharkskin™ technology. By preventing process residues on chamber components from flaking off onto the wafer, Sharkskin™ significantly improves yields and decreases process-related defects during the manufacture of integrated circuits.
Industrial lasers
We work with the world’s leading industrial laser manufacturers to develop robust ceramic components which improve system performance. Our yellow reflector glaze provides increased efficiency and reliability and extends lifespan, while improving output power by 9%. Our gas discharge igniter uses 99.5% purity alumina ceramic for carbon dioxide (CO2) lasers, creating a robust assembly for high temperatures and harsh conditions.
Electronic components
Our high-volume ceramics are used to produce wire-wound RF inductors and shapes for many electronic applications, including mobile phones, laptops, HD-TVs, lighting controls, circuit board overhead protection, thermo-controls, sensors, wireless devices and energy harvesting. We also produce glass for high-quality hermetically sealed components for the military and industrial markets.
