TCR® is a revolutionary thin film embedded resistor solution that meets the ever-increasing challenges of packaging high-speed, high-density electronic devices. Manufactured using precision thin film vapor deposition processes, TCR embedded resistor technology ensures excellent uniformity of resistor material across the entire sheet for higher yields and improved resistor tolerances in multilayer organic packages.
Our embedded resistor copper foil reduces form factor, increases space available for active components, reduces weight and improves performance while utilizing existing printed circuit fabrication processes and chemistries. The advanced resistor conductor material features nickel chromium (NiCr) and nickel chromium aluminum silicon (NCAS) alloys deposited through precision vacuum metallization, ensuring uniform ratios of elements in the deposited alloy for minimal resistance variation.
Advanced TCR® Embedded Resistor Solutions
TCR® thin film resistor technology utilizes advanced thin film vapor deposition manufacturing to create superior embedded resistive materials. Our precision process delivers consistent resistor conductor material performance for mission-critical applications through precision vacuum metallization targets that ensure uniform alloy composition.
Key manufacturing advantages:
- Excellent uniformity across entire sheet with minimal resistance variation
- Higher yields in multilayer organic packages through consistent deposition
- Improved resistor tolerances via precision vacuum metallization
- Reduced form factor optimization for high-density applications
- Low thermal coefficient of resistivity minimizing resistance change during lamination
Embedded resistor copper foil technology replaces discrete resistors to improve signal routing, resulting in enhanced line impedance matching, shorter signal paths, and reduced series inductance for 5G embedded resistor applications. Our thin film resistor foil provides exceptional thermal dissipation properties that benefit both designers and end users.
Performance benefits include:
- Elimination of inductive reactance through integrated design
- Reduced EMI, crosstalk and noisein high-frequency applications
- SMT solder joint reduction improving overall reliability
- Improved reliability and faster time-to-market through proven processes
- Minimal resistance change after multiple thermal cycles ensuring long-term stability
Advanced embedded passive components designed for demanding RF PCB embedded resistor applications including mmWave PCB substrate designs and aerospace embedded resistor systems. Our thin film embedded resistor technology is profiled and tested with a wide variety of resin systems, including standard, high performance, lead-free and specialty resins.
Application-specific features:
- 5G PCB materials optimization for next-generation wireless
- Millimeter wave PCB antenna systems with superior high-frequency performance
- Phased array PCB materials for radar applications
- Automotive embedded resistor for ADAS systems meeting automotive reliability standards
TCR® Technical Specifications & Capabilities
Our TCR® embedded resistor technology is engineered to meet the strictest performance requirements across multiple industries. Each thin film resistor foil is designed with precise resistive characteristics to achieve exact resistance values and thermal stability requirements through extensive testing under varied lamination conditions.
Availability and Material Options
TCR® is available through Quantic Ohmega as a thin-film material, or through global material suppliers as a laminated product. Our embedded resistive materials feature nickel chromium (NiCr) and nickel chromium aluminum silicon (NCAS) alloys available in a range of sheet resistivities, enabling manufacturing of resistor values from 10 to 100k ohms with predictability and consistency lot-to-lot and sheet-to-sheet.
Material Construction:
- Grade 3 copper foil construction with excellent ductility at elevated temperatures
- Copper thicknesses: 18 µm (0.5 oz) and 35 µm (1 oz) commonly available
- Foil widths: Up to 51 inches for flexible manufacturing options
- Resistive alloys: NiCr and NCAS deposited via precision vacuum metallization
- Resin compatibility: Profiled and tested with standard, high performance, lead-free and specialty resins
The resistor conductor material withstands stresses without cracking and exhibits minimal resistance change during lamination and thermal cycling. Final etch tolerances benefit from TCR®‘s thin and uniform resistive layer, ensuring consistent performance across multilayer organic packages.
Mission-Critical TCR® Applications
Specialized Applications
Quality Standards & Certifications
All Quantic Ohmega TCR® embedded resistor products are manufactured under strict quality controls with comprehensive certifications ensuring consistent performance across all high performance PCB applications.
RoHS Compliant
Embedded resistive materials meet environmental standards
REACH Compliance
Safe thin film resistor foil materials for global markets
IPC Standards
IPC manufacturing and assembly standards compliance
AS9100 Certified
Aerospace embedded resistor quality systems
Automotive Standards
Automotive embedded resistor reliability testing & qualification
Our quality systems ensure predictability and consistency lot-to-lot and sheet-to-sheet through extensive testing under varied lamination conditions, providing confidence in multilayer organic packages and demanding applications.
Custom Embedded Resistor Design & Engineering
Our engineering team specializes in developing custom embedded resistor solutions tailored to unique application requirements. From initial concept through production, we provide comprehensive electromagnetic component design services including:
- Resistor conductor material optimization and modeling for specific performance requirements
- Multilayer organic packages integration analysis ensuring seamless PCB integration
- Environmental testing and qualification across temperature and thermal cycling conditions
- Prototyping and validation testing with various resin systems and substrates
- Production scaling and manufacturing support for volume production requirements
Our expertise in thin film vapor deposition technology and embedded passive components integration ensures your project benefits from decades of innovation in TCR embedded resistor technology, whether for 5G, aerospace, automotive, or specialized applications requiring thin film embedded resistor solutions.
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