FULLERTON, CA - TT electronics BI Technologies, a global manufacturer of small signal and power hybrids, has expanded its hybrid microcircuit capabilities by hermetically packaging industry standard die and up-screening the components to meet military specifications. The packaged die service includes assembling, sealing, and screening the packages to MIL-STD-883 specifications, including leak, centrifuge, temperature cycle, burn-in and electrical testing. BI Technologies will also support quality provisions such as traceability, visual inspection and in-line QCI requirements.

"While IC manufacturers often offer components with an extended operating temperature range, very few offer a MIL-STD-883 screened version as well, as is often required by military and high end applications," said Chuck Nelson, product manager for BI Technologies.

"By placing customer's die into hermetic packages (DIPs and flatpacks), we are able to enhance the reliability of the components for harsh environments."

With comprehensive in-house design, layout, manufacture and test capabilities, including environmental testing, BI Technologies is able to provide customers with more than just 'contract manufacturer' capabilities, Nelson continued.

BI Technologies is on the DSCC Qualified Manufacturer List of hybrid electronics suppliers (QML). The company's products meet the stringent requirements of MIL-PRF-38534, Class H.

For more information about BI Technologies' hybrid microcircuit products and capabilities, contact BI Technologies at 714-447-2345, by fax at 714-388-0046; by mail at 4200 Bonita Place, Fullerton, CA 92835; or visit: http://www.bitechnologies.com/products/microcircuits.htm.

BI Technologies has been an innovator and leader in electronic components for more than 50 years. The company is a global manufacturer of trimming and precision potentiometers, position sensors, turns-counting dials, chip resistor arrays, resistor networks, integrated passive networks, transformers, inductors, hybrid microelectronics and custom integration products for communication, computer, automotive and industrial applications.

BI Technologies serves a global customer base with manufacturing locations in the United States, Mexico, Scotland, Japan, China and Malaysia.

TT Electronics plc is a global electronics company manufacturing a broad range of advanced electronic components, assemblies and sensor modules for the automotive, industrial, telecommunication, computer and aerospace markets.