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Ceramic Products

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What capacitor is the best for the capacitance I need?

Choosing the best capacitor for any given application depends on many factors other than its nominal capacitance value. Often it is necessary to balance different characteristics to achieve the all around best choice. Tecdia specializes in single layer ceramic chip capacitors used in microelectronic circuits for high frequency applications and in photonics. We have a very large selection of capacitor products that cover the full spectrum of features you may need to consider, e.g. electrical, environmental, mechanical, installation, and cost. We can provide the information you need and samples to try.
The key factors that affect cost are: design style, size, capacitance tolerance, screening, and purchase quantity. Other factors that can affect cost are packaging, custom specifications, non-standard processing, to name a few. Our sales staff can assist you in getting the best value for your needs.
Single layer capacitors are made by dicing metalized ceramic wafers. The yield per wafer depends on a variety of factors and can range from less than 100 to thousands. So lead time can vary from a few days to several months, depending on the availability of diced parts, wafers available for dicing, order volume, and screening requirements. Tecdia provides a variety of supply plans, including VMI, that enable customers to have parts when they need them.
Yes we can.
We can handle metallization and high accuracy patterning, depending on the dielectric material used and intended use. There are certain limitations to size, thickness, etc., so we will work with you to discuss and decide the specifications that will be best for you. For certain custom designs we may request that you include a print showing specifications and digital data (Dxf or Dwg).
We collect reliability data on a continual basis for the ceramic dielectric material we use to make capacitors. We also retain for specified periods test and measurement data routinely recorded during product production and screening. High frequency characteristics, S-parameter data, and other characteristics can be produced on request for specific products. We have a well equipped test lab that is capable of performing the most popular requirements, including space qualification.
Our standard warranty for serviceability is one year from the date of delivery on condition the parts are properly protected before use and not damaged by installation or operation. Quality standards will depend upon the grade level of product ordered.
We do not.
There are major differences in the technologies and manufacturing processes for multi-layer (or embedded single layer) and conventional single layer capacitors. It is very important to understand these differences when evaluating screening and application requirements. Tecdia is a full service manufacturer of ceramic wafers from powder mixing to grinding and polishing. And we use those wafers, as well as purchased ones, to produce various types of products, including capacitors, using our thin film metallization processes.
We will meet the needs of our customers with high quality based on more than 30 years of capacitor manufacturing experience and speedy and flexible response unique to small and medium-sized enterprises.

Precision Machined Products

ARQUE Series

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What is the lead time?

Roughly one week after order, if the product is in stock.
Please contact us about lead times for custom products and ruby nozzles.
ARQUE Premium and Ruby Nozzles are available from 1 piece, while MOQ for ARQUE Select is 150 pieces. Other items have a MOQ of 10 pieces.
The material is SUS303.
We can fully customize your order to any inner and outer diameters.
There are, however, limitations on tip thickness, so be sure to consult with us in advance.
Yes we do. We can do Aegis coatings.
We make fixtures only to go with Tecdia-made nozzles.
We have made nozzles with 30μm inner diameter using SUS303 at production scales.
*There are restrictions on use so please contact us for details.
We do. Please visit this website to purchase.


Needles

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What is the lead time?

Two weeks after order for the metal type, and three weeks for the diamond type.
No, the minimum order quantity is 20 pieces.
You can choose from tungsten carbide, HSS, palladium alloy, and diamond.
The smallest is φ0.4 mm.

Diamond Products

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What are diamond scribers?

Diamond scribers are cutting tools used in wafer scribing machines to make scribe cuts on semiconductor wafers as part of the dicing process to convert the wafer into chips. These tools have specially shaped diamonds at their tips to make the cuts in the hard wafer materials.
Scribing is actually a material fracturing process where the cut is used to initiate a controlled crack along which the material will break under pressure, just like a method used in glass cutting. The scribers are designed for specific types of wafer materials and characteristics. It is very important to have the correct scribing tool to create the needed stress for cracking without damaging the products (dice) to be broken loose, and give good production performance.
Scribing is a dry cutting process that does not create high friction heat, like sawing, or melting heat by lasers, and thus does not require applying a coolant, such as water, and avoids the possibility of heat damage. The wafer cross-section created at the scribe break along cleavage lines have a mirror finish, which makes this method especially ideal for singulation operations for dice to be used in light-emitting devices. It is also makes quick cuts since the width of a scribe line is only a few microns.
You need to select one based on the material, substrate thickness, and other characteristics of the wafers you’re going to cut and use our Scribe Tool Selection Guide.
Browse through our scriber selection first to see what’s available, then let us help you choose.
Yes, even diamonds, so famous for their ultra-hardness, do wear with use, but they can be refurbished for reuse. We do that.
Max. 3 inches (76.2mm).

Contract Manufacturing

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Where do you carry out contract production?

Manufacturing takes place at our factory in Cebu, Philippines, TECDIA Cebu, Inc..
We have various achievements such as board mounting of electronic components and assembly of optical communication semiconductor devices and transceivers.
We support not only mass production but also small lot production at the prototype level. Please feel free to contact us first.

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