Coraynic Technology Limited – Advanced Ceramic Solutions

Your Reliable Partner in Beryllium Oxide, Advanced Ceramics, and Precision Metallization

Our Mission

To provide **high-performance advanced ceramic materials** and **precision metallization solutions** for the defense, aerospace, semiconductor, medical, and telecommunications industries. With **vertically integrated manufacturing**, **50+ professional ceramic and electronics engineers**, and **state-of-the-art metrology**, we deliver **reliable, high-quality components** that meet the most demanding technical requirements.

Core Competencies

BeO Ceramic Manufacturing

99.5% high-purity beryllium oxide – substrates, rods, crucibles, cylinders, discs, rings, custom shapes

MoMn
Metallization

Molybdenum-manganese metallization with nickel/gold plating – excellent solderability, hermetic sealing

Thin Film / Thick
Film

Precision patterned metallization for RF/microwave circuits

DBC / AMB

Direct Bonded Copper / Active Metal Brazed substrates (Al₂O₃, AlN)

Ceramic-to-Metal Sealing

Hermetic brazing and welding – kovar, copper, titanium, stainless steel

Al₂O₃ Ceramic Metallization

High-purity alumina (95–99.8%) with MoMn, W, or active brazing

CNC Precision
Machining

Grinding, lapping, polishing, laser cutting, ultrasonic drilling

Full Traceability
& QC

ICP, laser particle analysis, helium leak detection, CMM, thermal conductivity testing

Case Studies

Case Study 1: Metallized BeO Ceramic Disc / Ball / Ring for C-Band Window

Customer: Confidential Defense Electronics Manufacturer  

Application: High-power microwave transmission window (C-band radar, satellite communication)  

Material: 99.5% BeO Ceramic  

Metallization: MoMn + Nickel + Flash Gold Plating  

Component Types: Disc, Ball, Ring

Challenge

The customer required a **hermetic, low-loss microwave window** capable of withstanding **high thermal flux** and **thermal shock** in C-band operation. The ceramic needed to provide:

  • Excellent RF transparency (low dielectric constant, low loss tangent)
  • Ultra-high thermal conductivity to dissipate heat from high-power microwave sources
  • Hermetic metallization compatible with brazing to kovar or copper flanges
  • Tight dimensional tolerances for impedance matching

Solution

Coraynic Technology engineered a **custom BeO ceramic metallization solution**:

BeO ceramic disck-ball-ring metalization MoMn+Nickel plating.

Key Outcomes
  • **Thermal Conductivity:** 310 W/m·K – efficient heat spreading, no hot spots
  • **Dielectric Constant:** 6.8 @ 10GHz – excellent RF matching
  • **Hermeticity:** <5×10⁻¹² Pa·m³/s – vacuum-tight, zero leakage
  • **Brazing Strength:** >30 MPa (sealing strength) – reliable under thermal cycling
  • **Solderability:** 95%+ wetting rate (Au/Sn eutectic) – defect-free joints
  • **Reliability:** Passed 1000 thermal cycles (-55°C to +150°C) – no delamination, no metallization peeling

Status:

Successfully deployed in **C-band radar systems** and **satellite communication ground terminals**. Now in high-volume production.

Case Study 2: BeO Ceramic Substrate with MoMn Metallization + Flash Gold Plating

**Customer:** Leading RF Power Transistor Manufacturer  

**Application:** GaN on BeO RF power amplifier packages (X-band, Ku-band)  

**Material:** 99.5% BeO Ceramic Substrate  

**Metallization:** MoMn + Nickel + Flash Gold Plating  

**Substrate Size:** 50.8 × 50.8 × 0.635 mm (2″×2″ standard), also custom 4″×4″

Challenge

The customer needed a **high-thermal-conductivity substrate** with **patterned metallization** for direct attachment of GaN HEMT dies and passive components. Requirements included:

– Thermal conductivity >280 W/m·K

– CTE matched to GaN/SiC

– Fine-line metallization (0.3 mm line width/space)

– Au flash surface for wire bonding (25 µm Al wire)

– High-volume manufacturing with consistent quality

Solution

Coraynic Technology developed a **full-surface and selective-area MoMn metallization process**:

 

| Parameter | Specification |

|———-|—————|

| Substrate Purity | 99.5% BeO |

| Thermal Conductivity | 310 W/m·K @25°C |

| Dielectric Constant | 6.9 @1MHz, 6.8 @10GHz |

| Dissipation Factor | ≤4×10⁻⁴ @1MHz, ≤4×10⁻⁴ @10GHz |

| Metallization | MoMn (15–25 µm) + Ni (3–7 µm) + Au flash (0.05–0.1 µm) |

| Line Width / Space | 0.3 mm / 0.3 mm |

| Edge Wrap | Top to bottom metallization, ±0.1 mm tolerance |

| Flatness | <0.035 mm |

| Camber | ≤2‰ |

| Wire Bond Strength | >10 gf (25 µm Al wire, 45° pull) |

Key Outcomes

– **Production Volume:** 10,000+ pieces delivered with 100% QC pass rate

– **Yield:** >98% (metallization adhesion, dimensional tolerance)

– **Thermal Performance:** Junction temperature reduced by 22°C compared to AlN alternative

– **Reliability:** Passed 500 thermal cycles (-55°C to +150°C) – no microcracks, no metallization lift

– **Solderability:** 98% wetting rate (Au/Sn eutectic reflow)

Status

Qualified and in mass production for **5G base station power amplifiers** and **defense radar T/R modules**.

Case Study 3: Al₂O₃ Ceramic Metallization & Ceramic-to-Metal Sealing

Customer:** Aerospace & Nuclear Instrumentation Supplier  

**Application:** High-voltage feedthrough insulators, hermical connectors, vacuum feedthroughs  

**Material:** 95–99.8% Al₂O₃ Ceramic  

**Metallization:** MoMn, W (Tungsten), or Active Brazing (Ag-Cu-Ti)  

**Metal Partners:** Kovar, Oxygen-Free Copper, Titanium, Stainless Steel  

**Components:** Feedthroughs, standoffs, window frames, multi-pin connectors

Challenge

The customer required **hermetic ceramic-to-metal seals** for **high-vacuum and high-voltage environments**. Critical requirements included:

– Vacuum tightness <1×10⁻¹¹ Pa·m³/s

– Dielectric strength >30 kV/mm

– Operating temperature: -55°C to +300°C

– Corrosion resistance (salt spray, humidity)

– Custom geometries: stepped bores, flanged rims, multi-pin arrays

Solution

Coraynic Technology leveraged its **Al₂O₃ metallization and brazing expertise**:

 

| Ceramic Grade | Purity | Density | Metallization | Brazing Filler | Metal Partner |

|—————|——–|——–|—————|—————-|—————|

| A-95 | 95% | ≥3.65 g/cm³ | MoMn | Ag-Cu28 | Kovar, Copper |

| A-99 | 99% | ≥3.85 g/cm³ | W (Tungsten) | Ag-Cu-Ti (active) | Titanium |

| A-99.8 | 99.8% | ≥3.90 g/cm³ | MoMn + Ni | Au-Ge, Au-Sn | Stainless Steel |

Key Outcomes

– **Hermeticity:** <5×10⁻¹² Pa·m³/s – helium leak tested, 100% pass

– **Dielectric Strength:** ≥40 kV/mm (1 mm wall thickness)

– **Insulation Resistance:** >10¹⁴ Ω·cm @25°C

– **Mechanical Strength:** Tensile load >30 MPa (brazed joint)

– **Custom Capability:**

  – Minimum hole diameter: 0.2 mm (metallized through-hole)

  – Maximum part size: Ø300 mm

  – Complex geometries: stepped bores, external threads, internal flanges

Status

Successfully deployed in **nuclear instrumentation**, **satellite power systems**, and **medical X-ray equipment**. Long-term supply agreement in place.

Material & Process Capability Summary

Beryllium Oxide (BeO) Ceramics

| Grade | Purity | Thermal Conductivity | Dielectric Constant | Typical Applications |

|——-|——–|———————-|———————|———————-|

| B-99 | 99% | ≥260 W/m·K | 6.6 ±0.2 (1MHz) | General-purpose substrates, heat sinks |

| B-99.5 | 99.5% | ≥285 W/m·K | 6.6 ±0.2 (1MHz) | High-power RF, microwave, aerospace |

| B-995 | 99.5% (Crucible) | 325 W/m·K (max) | 6.6 ±0.2 (1MHz) | Precious metal melting, crystal growth |

 

**Available Forms:** Substrates, rods, crucibles, cylinders, discs, rings, windows, custom 3D shapes

Al₂O₃ Ceramic Grades

| Grade | Purity | Density | Flexural Strength | Dielectric Strength | Applications |

|——-|——–|——–|——————-|———————|————–|

| A-95 | 95% | ≥3.65 g/cm³ | ≥280 MPa | ≥30 kV/mm | Vacuum feedthroughs, connectors |

| A-97 | 97% | ≥3.70 g/cm³ | ≥300 MPa | ≥35 kV/mm | High-insulation components |

| A-99 | 99% | ≥3.85 g/cm³ | ≥455 MPa | ≥54 kV/mm | Semiconductor equipment, aerospace |

| A-99.8 | 99.8% | ≥3.90 g/cm³ | ≥500 MPa | ≥60 kV/mm | Medical devices, precision optics |

Metallization Capabilities

| Metallization Type | Thickness | Plating | Features |

|———————|———-|——–|———-|

| **MoMn** (Moly-Manganese) | 15–38 µm | Ni (2–10 µm), Au flash (0.05–0.3 µm) | High bond strength, hermetic, solderable |

| **W** (Tungsten) | 10–25 µm | Ni, Au | High-temperature stability, matched CTE |

| **Active Brazing** (Ag-Cu-Ti) | 20–50 µm | – | Direct brazing without prior metallization |

| **Thin Film** (Ti/Pt/Au, NiCr) | 0.1–5 µm | Au | Fine-line circuits, wire bonding |

| **Thick Film** (Ag, AgPd) | 10–20 µm | – | Power hybrid circuits, chip attachment |

 

**Metallization Patterns:**

– Full surface

– Selective area (CAD-defined)

– Edge wraps

– Via holes (metallized through-holes)

– Laser scribed isolation grooves

Ceramic-to-Metal Sealing

| Metal Partner | Brazing Filler | Application |

|—————|—————-|————-|

| Kovar (Fe-Ni-Co) | Ag-Cu28 | Hermetic packages, feedthroughs |

| Oxygen-Free Copper | Ag-Cu28, Au-Sn | High thermal conductivity joints |

| Titanium (Ti, Ti-alloys) | Ag-Cu-Ti (active) | Lightweight, corrosion-resistant assemblies |

| Stainless Steel (304, 316) | Au-Ge, Ag-Cu | High-strength, high-temperature seals |

 

**Sealing Performance:**

– Hermeticity: <5×10⁻¹² Pa·m³/s

– Tensile Strength: ≥30 MPa

– Operating Temperature: -269°C to +600°C (depending on filler)

– Thermal Cycling: >1000 cycles (-55°C to +150°C)