Panasonic has been using MIPTEC manufacturing for over 20 years on many of its product ranges. MIPTEC is a 3D circuit mounting technology that allows circuits to be laid out on various parts of a ceramic moulding. This technology allows Panasonic to miniaturise existing circuits or alternatively to combine a number of existing circuits into a single unit.
Further advancements use surface activation technology and laser patterning. The result is a 3D circuit device with a fine circuit pattern for mounting bare chips. Custom shapes and patterns are produced on an order request basis.
We have offered a limited number of customers access to this technology and these have resulted in a successful partnership with Panasonic.
Typical applications will usually include:
· The requirement to reduce size
· Possibility to include several isolated circuits on a single unit
· The benefits of using a single component across all platforms
· Unique ownership of the finished component
· Pricing can be based on tooling cost + manufacturing cost or single amortised component cost
Initial discussions with a prospective customer, assuming this technology is of interest, will be on the basis of consideration of the requirements, any added value possibilities, and its suitability for MIPTEC. This can later be followed up with a more detailed evaluation of the project.
