INTRODUCTION TO METAL CORE PCB Definition of the Metal Core PCB Layers of metal core PCBs Base layer Copper layer Dielectric layer Types of metal core PCBs Single sided metal core PCB Double sided metal core PCB Multilayer metal core PCB Process for the production of the metal core PCBs MCPCBs metal bases The aluminum substrate Copper base The benefits of the MCPCBs Applications of the MCPCBs

INTRODUCTION Introduction to ceramic printed circuit board Structure of the ceramic PCB Ceramic substrate Copper layer Dielectric layer Solder mask Types of ceramic PCBs Classification according to type of ceramic substrate used Alumina PCBs Aluminum nitride PCBs Silicon nitride PCBs Silicon carbide PCBs Boron oxide PCBs Classification according to manufacturing High temperature co-fired ceramic – HTCC Direct bonding copper method – DBC Thick film ceramic PCBs Low temperature co-fired ceramics PCBs – LTCC Thin film ceramic PCBs Direct platting copper PCBs Characteristics of the ceramic PCBs Benefits/ advantages of the ceramic PCBs High thermal expansion Adaptability Durability Stability Versatility Ceramic boards disadvantage Ceramic PCBs applications Memory module applications Transmission module Digital PCBs Interconnect boards Solar panels Electrical power transmitter Semiconductor coolers How to choose the right ceramic PCB manufacturer