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AMB Si3N4 Ceramic PCB - 96% Ceramic Substrate High Thermal Conductivity 100μm Gold Plated Copper

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Brief Introduction

This single-sided ceramic PCB features a 96% silicon nitride (Si₃N₄) ceramic substrate, utilizing Active Metal Brazing (AMB) technology for superior bonding performance. The AMB-Si₃N₄ ceramic circuit board combines key advantages: high thermal conductivity (80 W/m·K), excellent electrical insulation, high heat capacity, and a thermal expansion coefficient that closely matches chip materials—minimizing thermal stress during operation.

 

Equipped with 100μm (2.85oz) heavy copper, the board ensures efficient current conduction, making it suitable for high-power applications. Its surface is finished with thick gold plating, which not only provides a reliable bonding interface for component mounting but also enhances oxidation resistance and wear durability, extending the PCB's service life.

 

Designed without solder mask or silkscreen, this PCB offers maximum flexibility to accommodate custom soldering processes and specific application needs. All units are manufactured in compliance with IPC Class 2 standards, ensuring consistent quality and performance reliability.

 

Basic Specifications

PCB size: 42mm x 41mm=1PCS

Layer count: single sided ceramic PCB

Thickness:0.25mm

Base material: 96% Si3N4 Ceramic Substrates

Surface finish: Gold plated

Thermal conductivity of dielectric: 80 W/MK

Copper weight: 100um (2.85oz)

Gold thickness: >=1um (39.37 micro-inch)

No solder mask or silkscreen

Technology: Active Metal Brazing (AMB)

 

Basic Specifications

PCB Electrical Properties Tables
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PCB SIZE 42 x 41mm=1PCS
BOARD TYPE
Number of Layers Double sided Ceramic PCB
Surface Mount Components YES
Through Hole Components N/A
LAYER STACKUP copper ------- 100um(2.85oz)
Si3N4 Ceramic -0.25mm
copper ------- 100um(2.85oz)
TECHNOLOGY
Minimum Trace and Space: 25mil / 25mil
Minimum / Maximum Holes: 0.5mm / 1.0mm
Number of Different Holes: 2
Number of Drill Holes: 2
Number of Milled Slots: 0
Number of Internal Cutouts: 1
Impedance Control no
BOARD MATERIAL
Glass Epoxy: Si3N4 Ceramic -0.25mm
Final foil external: 2.85 oz
Final foil internal: N/A
Final height of PCB: 0.3 mm ±0.1mm
PLATING AND COATING
Surface Finish Electroplated Gold (hard gold)
Solder Mask Apply To: NO
Solder Mask Color: NO
Solder Mask Type: N/A
CONTOUR/CUTTING Routing
MARKING
Side of Component Legend NO
Colour of Component Legend NO
Manufacturer Name or Logo: N/A
VIA Non Plated Through Hole(NPTH)
FLAMIBILITY RATING 94 V-0
DIMENSION TOLERANCE
Outline dimension: 0.0059"" (0.15mm)
Board plating: 0.0030"" (0.076mm)
Drill tolerance: 0.002"" (0.05mm)
TEST 100% Electrical Test prior shipment
TYPE OF ARTWORK TO BE SUPPLIED email file, Gerber RS-274-X, PCBDOC etc
SERVICE AREA Worldwide, Globally.

 

 

 

 

 

Data Sheets

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1.Ceramic Parameters 2. Material Thickness
Items Unit Al2O3 Si3N4 Copper Thickness
Density g/cm3 ≥3.3 ≥3.22 0.15mm 0.25mm 0.30mm 0.50mm 0.8mm
Roughness (Ra) μm ≤0.6 ≤0.7 Ceramic Thickness 0.25mm Si3N4 Si3N4 Si3N4 Si3N4 -
Bending strength Mpa ≥450 ≥700 0.32mm Si3N4 Si3N4 Si3N4 Si3N4 Si3N4
Coefficient of thermal expansion 10^-6/K 4.6~5.2 (40-400℃) 2.5~3.1 (40-400℃) 0.38mm AlN AlN AlN - -
Thermal conductivity W/(m*K) ≥170 (25℃) 80 (25℃) 0.50mm AlN AlN AlN - -
Dielectric constant 1MHz 9 9 0.63mm AlN AlN AlN - -
Dielectric loss 1MHz 2*10^-4 2*10^-4 1.00mm AlN AlN AlN - -
Volume resistivity Ω*cm >10^14 (25℃) >10^14 (25℃)
Dielectric strength kV/mm >20 >15

 

Active Metal Brazing (AMB) Technology

The AMB (Active Metal Brazing) process is a method that utilizes a small amount of active elements (e.g., titanium, Ti) contained in the brazing filler metal. These elements react with the ceramic surface to generate a reaction layer, which enables wetting and soldering by the liquid brazing filler metal—thus achieving a stable bond between ceramic and metal components.

 

Si₃N₄ (Silicon Nitride) Ceramic Substrates

Si₃N₄ ceramic substrates are advanced materials renowned for their exceptional mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties, making them ideal for high-performance applications across industries.

These ceramic substrates offer full customization to meet specific customer requirements, including tailored ceramic thickness, copper layer thickness, and surface treatment options.

 

Their low coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) ranges from 2.5 to 3.1 ppm/K (40-400°C), which closely matches that of silicon and other semiconductor materials. This minimizes thermal stress in electronic devices, ensuring long-term operational stability. With a thermal conductivity of 80 W/(m·K) at 25°C, they enable efficient heat dissipation, making them suitable for high-power and high-temperature operating environments.

 

Si₃N₄ ceramics boast an impressive bending strength of ≥700 MPa, providing exceptional mechanical durability for demanding applications. They support the brazing of copper layers thicker than 0.8mm, which reduces thermal resistance and enables the handling of high current loads. Additionally, these substrates feature selective Ag plating and sintered Ag processes, ensuring perfect compatibility with SiC chips for optimal performance.

 

Our PCB Processing Capability

We can process precision circuits with a line width/space of 3mil/3mil and a conductor thickness ranging from 0.5oz to 14oz. We also possess advanced processing capabilities, including micro-via filling, inorganic dam processing, and 3D circuit fabrication, to address complex design requirements.

 

We can handle a variety of substrate thicknesses, such as 0.25mm, 0.38mm, 0.5mm, 0.635mm, 1.0mm, 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.5mm, and 3.0mm, to diverse application scenarios.

 

We offer diversified surface treatment solutions, including the Electroplated Gold Process (1-30u"), Electroless Nickel Palladium Immersion Gold Process (1-5u"), Electroplated Silver Process (3-30μm), Electroplated Nickel Process (3-10μm), and Immersion Tin Process (1-3μm), to enhance PCB performance and reliability.