Low Temperature Co-fired

Ceramic System

A6M
High Frequency, High Reliability
LTCC Tape System

APPLICATION TYPICAL FIRED PROPERTIES

Ferro’s industry leading A6M LTCC tape system Thermal Coefficient of Expansion: 7 ppm/°C
combines stable low dielectric constant and unique
Tape Shrinkage:
low loss over a large frequency range, making it the
material of choice in a myriad of advanced X, Y (Laminate to fired) 15.4%
packaging applications up to 110 GHz.
Z (Green to Fired) 28.0%
A6M tape is available in standard thickness of 5 mil (Laminate to Fired) 14.3%
(127 μm) and 10 mil (254 μm) in 8 inch (20 cm) or Fired Density: > 2.45 g/cm
3

14 inches (35cm) widths.

Flexural Strength (3 pt. bend): 170 MPa
Ferro A6M LTCC tape is also available in custom Young’s Modulus: 92 GPa
widths and thicknesses as well as blanks to
Shear Modulus: 32 GPa
accommodate special processing and RF
requirements. Thermal Conductivity: 2 W/mK
Dielectric Constant (1-100GHz)*: 5.9
The A6M system is Pb and Cd free and co-fireable
in air with specially matched Au or Au-Ag mixed Dissipation Factor (1-100GHz)*: < 0.2 %
metal system. Bulk Resistivity: > 10 /cm
12

Breakdown Voltage: > 5000 V/layer

Electrolytic Leakage Current: < 1μA/c

Electrical Test Methods:

• Split-Post Resonator (1-10 GHz)
• Split-Cylinder Resonator (5–30 GHz)
• Fabry-Perot Resonator (30–100 GHz

This data represents typical properties and is not intended to be used as specification limits

Reasonable care has been taken in the preparation of this information; All statements, technical information and recommendations contained herein are based on Seller’s or
Manufacturer’s test and the test of others, and are believed to be accurate, but no guarantee of accuracy is made. Judgment as to the suitability of information herein or the user’s
purposes are necessarily the user’s responsibility. Users shall determine the suitability of the products for their own intended application. Statements concerning the possible use of
these products are not intended as recommendation to use these products in infringement of any third-party intellectual property or patent rights anywhere in the world.

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 Low Temperature Co-fired
Ceramic System

A6M
High Frequency, High Reliability
LTCC Tape System

ALL GOLD BASED SYSTEM TYPICAL PROCESSING GUIDELINES*

Inner Conductor: CN30-025JH, Co-Fire Lamination: Iso-static 3000 psi (21MPa) @70°C for
10 minutes.
Via Fill: CN30-078, Co-Fire
Surface Conductors: Furnace Type: Box (preferred) or Belt Furnace with
Wire Bondable: CN30-080, Co-Fire controlled air-flow capability.
Solderable: CN36-020, Co-Fire
Solderable: FX31-014/FX31-017, Post-Fire Burnout: Room Temp to 450°C @ ≤ 2°C/min, hold
Aluminum Wire Bondable: 3068, Post-Fire at peak for 2 hours.
Brazable High Temp:
Adhesion Layer: CN30-025JH, Co-Fire Firing: 450°C to 850°C @ 6-8°C/min, Hold at peak
Au/Ge Solder: 4007, Post-Fire temperature for 10 - 15 mins.
Brazable Low Temp:
Adhesion Layer: CN30-065, Post-Fire Airflow: 100 SCFM
Bi/Sn Solder: CN30-079, Post-Fire
Setters: Fused quartz for typical applications or
Resistor: FX87 series, Co-Fire
Zirconia Felt for Hi-metallization parts. Bare alumina
setters should not be used
MIXED METAL SYSTEM
Storage: Sealed bags, 20 – 25 °C @ 40 – 50% RH
Inner Conductor: CN33-398, Co-Fire in clean room environments.
Via Fill: CN33-407, Co-Fire
Shelf-life: 1 year under recommended storage
Transition Via Fill: CN39-005, Co-fire conditions.
Surface Conductors:
Wire Bondable: CN30-080, Co-Fire
Solderable: CN36-020, Co-Fire
Solderable: FX31-014/FX31-017, Post-Fire * Refer to Ferro LTCC Design Guide for specific
Aluminum Wire Bondable: 3068, Post-Fire processing parameters and specifications
Brazable High Temp:
Adhesion Layer: CN30-025JH, Co-Fire
Au/Sn Solder: 4007, Post-Fire
Brazable Low Temp:
Adhesion Layer: CN30-065, Post-Fire
Bi/Sn Solder: CN30-079, Post-Fire
Resistor: FX87 series, Co-Fire

This data represents typical properties and is not intended to be used as specification limits

Reasonable care has been taken in the preparation of this information; All statements, technical information and recommendations contained herein are based on Seller’s or
Manufacturer’s test and the test of others, and are believed to be accurate, but no guarantee of accuracy is made. Judgment as to the suitability of information herein or the user’s
purposes are necessarily the user’s responsibility. Users shall determine the suitability of the products for their own intended application. Statements concerning the possible use of
these products are not intended as recommendation to use these products in infringement of any third-party intellectual property or patent rights anywhere in the world.

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