Pete Ciccarelli

Among Aeroflex/Metelics' many areas of expertise, the firm has developed a unique process technology that has made it possible to achieve large volume production of the highest fco Schottkys and SRDs with some of the lowest transition times available to the industry. Aeroflex/Metelics customer orientation of catering to special package, test and screening needs, combined with its state-of-the-art wafer fabrication facility, advanced process controls, and design expertise, is aligned to serve a wide range of market applications. The firm process includes complete electrical, visual quality, and metallization inspection of wafers prior to release to production. Dies are then given a 100% DC test and visually inspected. In the production of devices or assemblies for packaged units, all units are 100% tested to ensure compliance to all required specification parameters. In February 2009, Aeroflex/Metelics purchased HI-REL Components of Lawrence, MA and will be expanding their line of JAN-qualified diodes and transceivers. Aeroflex/Metelics three US-based locations are: Sunnyvale, California, Lawrence, MA and Londonderry, NH. The combined resources of its three locations will provide customers with new technically advanced products, enhanced applications and engineering support, and continued quality and reliability. The company's Sunnyvale and Londonderry facilities have full capability in wafer fabrication, manufacturing and sales. The Lawrence facility is DSCC Qualified to MIL-PRF-19599N/578 and /609 and utilizes wafer fabrication foundries as their wafer and die sources. To enhance its manufacturing capabilities and to provide cost effective parts for the fast paced commercial market, the firm has also expanded its assembly operations to Nanjing, China. Its team of scientists, device physicists and process engineers on both coasts work together to optimize its designs and deliver repeatable high quality devices, as well to introduce new and exciting products. The firm has the capability to provide low cost commercial solutions for demanding markets as well as space qualified components for very advanced satellite and military applications. The firm's capabilities are endless and its new combined business unit offers continued quality devices, impeccable customer service and support, and the foundation to be the supplier you turn to for all your microwave diode needs. This new catalog provides a design guide to its capabilities. It welcomes customers questions and comments and look forward to servicing customers requirements well into the 21st century.