CMS Circuits, Inc, Mark Chiang Episode 5: Multi-Layer Thick Film – Stacking Functionality Multi-layer thick film technology stacks conductors, resistors, and dielectrics on substrates, creating dense, high-functionality circuits in tiny spaces. Each layer is screen-printed—conductors for c... Apr 7, 2025
CMS Circuits, Inc, Mark Chiang Episode 4: Materials for Conductors – Choosing the Right Paste Conductor pastes are the heartbeat of thick film circuits, defining how they perform under diverse demands. Silver, gold, and copper dominate, each with distinct traits. Silver’s affordability and con... Mar 31, 2025
CMS Circuits, Inc, Mark Chiang Episode 3: Integrated Resistors – Simplifying Circuit Design Integrated resistors are a thick film triumph, embedding resistance directly into substrates to streamline circuits and boost reliability. Made from pastes like ruthenium oxide or carbon, they’re scre... Mar 25, 2025
CMS Circuits, Inc, Mark Chiang Episode 2: Conductor Traces – The Backbone of Thick Film Circuits Conductor traces are crucial, acting like arteries by efficiently delivering power and signals. Made from silver, gold, or copper pastes, they are screen-printed on substrates and fired at 850°C for d... Mar 15, 2025
CMS Circuits, Inc, Mark Chiang Episode 1: Thick Film Microelectronics: Technology and Applications Thick film technology revolutionizes microelectronics with affordability, durability, and compactness. It involves screen-printing pastes on substrates like alumina, then firing at 600-1000°C to creat... Mar 15, 2025