High Temperature Electronics
Spectrum Control manufactures robust, high reliability electronic components for space, energy, medical and defense applications. We have been supplying high temp electronic components for over 70 years. Our electronics solutions satisfy Standard Temperature -55°C to 150°C and High Temperature 150°C to 175°C.
Spectrum Control has also developed and qualified a comprehensive range of capabilities and processes to realize hybrid multi-chip modules (MCM’s) suitable for continuous operation at Ultra High Temperature (225°C) and under severe mechanical shock and vibration.
High Temperature Manufacturing Capabilities
Spectrum Control has a strong heritage of providing proven technologies to harsh environment markets. Spectrum Control's specialist techniques of bare semiconductor die on thick film ceramic interconnect overcomes the high temperature performance and reliability limitations of traditional glass fibre laminate printed circuit boards.
- Extended life-time at 225°C continuous (Ultra High Temperature)
- Thick film multi-layer interconnects and large area thick film interconnects
- Chip and wire assembly
- Monometallic wire bonding
- Full compatibility with SOI*, SiC* GaN and GaAs
- Hermetic packaging
- SMT assembly (PCBA & ceramic)
- System assemblies & box builds
- Complete electrical measurements over temperature
- Accredited Environmental Test House
Operating temperatures
- Standard temperature -55°C to 150°C
- High Temperature 150°C to 175°C
- Extreme high temperature 175°C to 200°C
- Ultra high temperature 200°C to 225+°C
High Temperature Applications
Oil and Gas Production
Spectrum Control has a strong heritage of providing high temperature electronics to the oil and gas industry. Our specialized techniques of bare semiconductor die on thick film ceramic interconnect overcome the high temperature performance and reliability limitations of traditional glass fiber laminate printed circuit boards.
Spectrum Control's high temperature technology can reduce costs and downtime by prolonging the life of expensive drilling and monitoring equipment, with features including extended lifetime at 225°C and on-going development in ultra high temperature ranges of 200+°C. We provide custom microelectronic solutions to reduce unnecessary and costly downtime due to the failure of short lifetime electronics within equipment encountering extremes. This includes Measurement While Drilling (MWD), Logging While Drilling (LWD) and wireline in intelligent completions equipment. Our product solutions are specifically designed to fit down to 1" tubes to provide an ideal solution for small diameter tools operating at depth.
- Oil & Gas
- Measurement While Drilling (MWD) and Logging While Drilling (LWD)
- Intelligent Well Completions (IWC)
- Wireline electronics
- Geothermal
- Solid state anemometer electronics
- Offshore safety control systems
- Pressure control sensors
- Motor controllers
Medical Systems and Healthcare
Spectrum Control manufactures custom high temperature electronic components for the medical and healthcare industries to ensure that the reliability and electronic performance of surgical tools and instrumentation are maintained. Here are some of the many applications that benefit from high temperature solutions.
- Autoclaves
- Surgical drill motor controller products
- Blood electrolyte sensors
- Blood analyzer control hybrid assemblies
Avionics
Spectrum Control offers a wide range of custom design and manufacturing solutions for aircraft electronics. From fuel pump control assemblies to highly integrated multi-layer hybrid microcircuits. Here are some examples:
- Aircraft altimeters
- Heads up displays
- Digital engine controls
- Power supplies
Space
Our custom products have been produced for a wide variety of satellite requirements include low cost radiation hardened, high reliability die packaging. Our MIL-PRF-38534 Class K qualification enables us to support quality requirements of both military and commercial space programs.
Areas of specialization include contract manufacture of hybrid microcircuits, and custom thick film hybrid electronic modules, as well as our in-house, independently managed ISO 17025 accredited test facility.