Metallized Ceramics for Electronic Applications

Infrared detector housings are essential for protecting both uncooled and cooled infrared focal plane detectors. These housings have a wide range of applications in fields such as infrared night vision, security, firefighting, maritime operations, surveillance, power monitoring, smart grid online monitoring, visually enhanced assisted driving systems, and railroads. Uncooled infrared focal plane detectors are available in two main structures: metal wall-ceramic insulator and full ceramic. Metal casing: This type of housing consists of a metal chassis, metal wall, ceramic components, and a copper exhaust pipe. The integration of the copper exhaust pipe within the casing ensures multiple leads and high reliability. The metal shell is typically designed in a butterfly structure. Ceramic shell: The structure of this housing is mainly LCC and PGA types, with the option of including or excluding an oxygen-free copper exhaust pipe. It is characterized by multiple pins, the absenc…