Reliable, long-lasting performance in harsh environments, including extreme temperatures, moisture, pressure, and exposure to chemicals.
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In matched seals, the coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) of the glass and metal is balanced. These seals are ideal for applications with high-temperature variations or tight dimensional requirements, such as semiconductor and optoelectronic assemblies where precision is essential.
Compression seals leverage the difference in CTE between glass and metal. The outer metal eyelet shrinks onto the sealing glass during the production process, creating a compressive force that ensures an exceptionally strong bond. Because glass has a compressive strength 10 to 20 times higher than its tensile strength, compression seals are ideal for applications requiring high mechanical robustness.
ECI's Glass to Metal Seals have been designed, manufactured, and supplied parts for a multitude of applications featuring multiple companies and countries.
Ensures airtight and vacuum-tight connections, preventing moisture and gas intrusion. In fact, the compressive strength of glass is ten to twenty times higher than its tensile strength. This is why compression seals are typically used for designs with requirements for high mechanical robustness.
Glass functions as a highly effective electrical insulator within the seal, isolating conductors and preventing short circuits. This makes it ideal for applications where both electrical isolation and environmental protection are required.
The thermal expansion coefficients of the glass and metal must be closely matched to maintain the integrity of the seal during temperature changes. This compatibility helps prevent cracking, separation, or seal failure due to thermal stress.
ECI’s microwave-RF packages are designed to support high-frequency applications, offering exceptional signal integrity and performance up to 20 GHz. These packages are ideal for use in advanced communication systems, radar, and satellite technologies.
Our TO-5 and TO-8 packages are time-tested, industry-standard glass-to-metal seal solutions used in a variety of electronic applications. They offer reliable hermetic sealing and electrical insulation for transistors, sensors, and other critical components.
The TO-254 and TO-257 packages are built to withstand high power and harsh environments, making them suitable for aerospace, industrial, and defense applications. These robust packages provide excellent thermal performance and mechanical durability.
ECI’s glass-to-metal seal technology plays a critical role in ordnance and defense, providing reliable sealing for detonators, primers, and ignition components. These components are engineered for mission-critical performance in extreme operating conditions.
Our Glass Flatpack product line, sometimes referred to as Molded Ceramic Packages, is manufactured using high-temperature glass-ceramic materials and is optimized for microwave and RF applications below 20 GHz.
We offer a newly developed line of high-quality 50-Ohm and DC feedthroughs, manufactured with tight tolerances and advanced production processes. Our compression, matched, and flanged/flangeless seals ensure exceptional durability and performance.
Our modern facility, equipped with thick film processing and electroplating equipment, is designed to maximize throughput and offer you the advantages of mass production.
In our time, we've seen it all. We are positive that our electro ceramic products are exactly the solution you need.
Our team is a growing group of 50 dedicated individuals. Our senior level team has a combined manufacturing experience of over 80 years.
Since our founding, ECI has gained a large portfolio of projects so that we can ship over 50 million parts each year.
ECI has been serving customers around the globe for more than 50 years. We would love to work with and share our vast industry knowledge with you. Contact us to get started!
