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Aluminum Nitride PCB (AlN PCB) – C-Production

Name: Aluminum Nitride PCB (AlN PCB) - C-Production
SKU: OCTO-ALNPCB-EO
Availability: InStock

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Our C-PRODUCTION solution for Aluminum Nitride PCB lets you obtain a quote and allow you to order online your AlN PCB by completing the form below.
Note: Design rules can be found in the description below.

The available specifications will meet the majority of Aluminum Nitride PCB designs. However, if you do require more stringent/other specifications that are not listed or if you are in need of a high volume program quote, please contact us here.

Measurement Millimeter (mm) Inches (")

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Delivery format

Conductor Copper (Cu) Silver (Ag) Silver-Palladium (AgPd)

Layers

Note: Copper - 1 or 2 layers Silver - 1 or 2 layers Silver-Palladium - 1 or 2 layers

Top masking

Surface finish

Top Silkscreen

Quantity

Reorder? Yes

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Description

Aluminum Nitride (AlN) is the best performing ceramic substrate for electronic circuits because of its high thermal conductivity (170 W/mK), low coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE), rigidity and dielectric strength. These properties make it the perfect material for high power circuits for LED/laser application, power management, ultra-low temperature electronics, and many more applications.

If you are looking to test this material and only need a few parts at low cost and lead time. Check out our Aluminum Nitride C-Proto solution.

Click to learn more about the benefits of Aluminum Nitride PCB

Ordering a Ceramic PCB

1. Quote & Order

Get your quote and order immediately online. No waiting, no hassle.
Anything unclear or still unsure about something? Contact us anytime!

2. Design check

We will check if your design meets our production specifications and make a panel drawing, if applicable. If something needs to be changed, we will let you know.

3. Production

After the design is ready and frozen, it is off to the factory. This is where the magic happens...

4. Final check & shipment

As soon as your order is made, it gets send back to our Belgian location for a final quality check. If everything looks good, we'll ship it out to you.

Design rules for our C-Production Aluminum nitride PCB solution:

C-PRODUCTION DESIGN RULES AlN PCB		Copper (Cu)		Silver (Ag) / Silver-Palladium (AgPd)
		Metric	Imperial	Metric	Imperial
	Max. panel Dimensions (a)*(b)	125mmx125mm	5" x 5"	125mmx125mm	5" x 5"
	Max. circuit Dimensions (c)*(d)	115mmx115mm	4.5" x 4.5"	115mmx115mm	4.5" x 4.5"
	Thickness (e)	0.38 \| 0.5 \| 0.63 \| 1.0 mm	15 \| 20 \| 25 \| 39 mil	0.38 \| 0.5 \| 1.0 mm	15 \| 20 \| 39 mil

	Conductor thickness	18 \| 35 \| 70 \| 105 \| 140 \| 280 um (please enquire for other thicknesses up to 350um)	0.5 \| 1 \| 2 \| 3 \| 4 \| 8oz (please enquire for other thicknesses up to 10oz)	12um	12um
	Layers	Single & double sided		Single & double sided
	Surface finish	none, OSP, Immersion Ag (Silver) ENIG, ENEPIG (*)		None (Ag, AgPd), ENIG, ENEG (*)
	Solder resist	green, white, red, blue, black		Glass encapsulant: white, blue, black, high-reflective white
	Solder resist minimum opening	0.2mm		0.2mm
	Solder resist minimum pad overlap	0.1mm		0.1mm
	Silk screen / legend	black, white		black, white

	Min. line width (a)	0.10 mm (@ 18 or 35um)	6 mil (@ 0.5 or 1 oz)	0.2 mm	8 mil
	Min. line spacing (b)	0.10 mm (@ 18 or 35um)	6 mil (@ 0.5 or 1 oz)	0.2 mm	8 mil
	Line/pad to edge spacing (f)	0.2 mm	8 mil	0.2 mm	8 mil
	Via diameter (c)	0.15mm-0.3mm	6 mil-12 mil	0.15mm-0.3mm	6 mil-12 mil
	Min. via spacing (b)	0.3mm	12 mil	0.3mm	12 mil
	Via/hole to edge spacing	3 x via diameter		0.5mm	20 mil
	Through hole metallisation	Plated through hole(PTH)		Silver (Ag) Filled vias
	Min. annular ring diameter (d)	0.2 mm	8 mil	0.2 mm	8 mil
	Min. annular ring spacing (e)	0.15 mm	6 mil	0.15 mm	6 mil
	Annular ring to edge spacing (g)	0.15 mm	6 mil	0.15 mm	6 mil
	Line to hole/via spacing (h)	0.2 mm	8 mil	0.2 mm	8 mil

	Dimensional tolerance	+/- 0.2mm	+/- 8 mil	+/- 0.2mm	+/- 8 mil
	Thickness tolerance	+/- 10%		+/- 10%
	Hole tolerance	+/- 0.1mm	+/- 4 mil	+/- 0.1mm	+/- 4 mil
	Pad to hole/via tolerance	+/- 0.1mm	+/- 4 mil	+/- 0.1mm	+/- 4 mil
	Conductor thickness tolerance	+/-15%		+/-20%
	Line/Space width tolerance	+/-20% or 25µm @ 35um	+/-20% or 1 mil @ 1oz	+/- 50µm	+/- 2 mil
	Misalignment (only for double sided)	≤100µm	≤ 4 mil	≤100µm	≤ 4 mil
(*) suitable for gold wire bonding (ENEG - Electroless Ni, Electroless Au & ENEPIG - - Electroless Nickel, Electroless Palladium, immersion Gold)

Delivery:

single units
panel with laser scribing (click for more info)
panel without laser scribing
Note: panel X-out: ≤10%

Material properties Aluminum Nitride:

Property	Items	Unit	AlN
Physical	Color	-	Grey
	Water absorption	%	0
	Reflectivity	%	30*
Electrical	Dielectric Constant (1MHz)	-	8～10
	Dielectric Loss	*10^-4	3
	Dielectric strength	MV/m or KV/mm	>17
	Insulation/Volume resistance	Ω·cm	>10^14
Mechanical	Density after sintering (Bulk density)	g/cm3	3.26
	Flexural Strength (3 point)	Mpa	～380
	Hardness		9.3
	Elasticity (Young's Modulus)	GPa	302
	Surface Roughness	μm	0.3～0.6
	Camber	Lenght%	≦2
Thermal	Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE)	ppm/°C	2～3
	Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE) RT~500 °C	ppm/°C	2.5～3.5
	Thermal Conductivity (25°C)	W/m‧K	170
* Reflectivity test reference thickness of 0.5mm

The data shown is typical of commercially available material and is only offered for comparative purposes. The information shall not be interpreted as absolute material properties nor does it constitute a representation or warranty for which we assume legal liability. User shall determine the suitability of the material for the intended use and assumes all risk and liability whatsoever in connection therewith.

If your are not sure what conductor and surface finish you should use, you can always use this handy tool: What stackup to use for your signal layers for ceramic pcb.

FAQ - Ceramic PCB (C-Production)

When should I consider ordering via C-proto and when via C-production?

Answer: C-proto is perfect for people that only need a few pieces (5 panels or less => Please note; depending on the size, several PCB may fit on one panel). And the design needs to be relatively simple with only limited options regarding thickness, finish, and masking. The advantage of C-proto is that you can have your PCB relatively fast and at a much lower cost as you do not need to pay for tooling. C-proto orders are made on a specifically designed production line for prototypes and low volume.

C-production orders, on the other hand, will be made on a fully-fledged ceramic PCB production line at one of our partners which are designed for higher volume orders. It gives you many more options and tighter specifications but the downsides are price and longer lead time.

Where are the C-Production orders made?

Answer: We have several production partners in China, Taiwan, India, the USA, and Europe. In order to ensure consistent quality, every order standard passes our Belgian location for a final quality check before it is shipped to you.

Are there any import duties/tariffs that I need to pay?

You are responsible for local import formalities and duties on your order. Note that when you are based in the USA and choose copper metallization, your order will likely be made by our partner in China and is thus likely subject to a 25% tariff.

If you would like to avoid this, please switch to silver metallization (never made in China) or order via C-Proto if possible (made in Belgium). If both options do not suit you, contact us. We have other production partners in Taiwan that are also able to supply copper-based ceramic PCB but we need to quote this separately.

Can you ship faster?

Answer: We might. It depends on the production schedule of our partners. Contact us to discuss this.

How are Ceramic PCBs made?

Answer: we made a page about this that explains the different manufacturing technologies. Find it here.

Are ceramic pcb heavier or lighter then other PCB?

The substrate materials in itself, both Alumina 96% as well as Aluminum nitride are heavier then traditional pcb material like FR4 or even aluminum 5052 (metal core pcb). However, usually ceramic pcb are thinner (=< 1mm compared to 1.6mm typical) and require less copper (much heavier). In most cases the weight is therefor comparable or even lower. Below is an overview of the density of the different materials.

Al2O3 96%: >3.7 g/cm3 (typical thickness 0.25 - 1mm)
AlN: >3.33 g/cm3 (typical thickness 0.25 - 1mm)
FR4: 1.850 g/cm3 (typical thickness 0.8 - 1.6mm)
Aluminium (5052): 2.68 g/cm3 (typical thickness 1.5mm)
Koper: 8.96 g/cm3

Full FAQ can be found here

Ceramic-PCB.com is the online order portal from CERcuits, ceramic PCB & substrates. Learn more or contact us in case you have a high volume program or need different/more stringent specifications.

Lead time

Estimated lead times: 20-35 working days. (you will receive a most accurate estimated delivery date as soon as your design is frozen and your order moves to production)