The collaboration between CMC and the LTCC@ÉTS Laboratory is a cornerstone for hardware innovation in Canada
MONTREAL, QC – CMC Microsystems, Canada’s leading facilitator of advanced technology hardware, is proud to launch a specialized Low-temperature Co-Fired Ceramic (LTCC) Fabrication service, delivered in collaboration with the LTCC@ÉTS Laboratory, part of the LACIME center at the École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS). This industry-grade service provides researchers and commercial innovators with a streamlined path to prototype high-performance, miniaturized electronic components designed for applications such as medical sensors and electronics, automotive electronics, satellite electronics, and RF/microwave/mm-wave communications.
As industries push the boundaries of 5G/6G communications, satellite technology, and medical devices, the need for robust, high-density integration has never been greater. The LTCC process allows users to leverage the unique properties of ceramics—such as low dielectric loss and exceptional thermal stability—to create 3D multi-layer structures that outperform traditional organic substrates in harsh conditions.
“The collaboration between CMC and the LTCC@ÉTS Laboratory is a cornerstone for hardware innovation in Canada,” said Gordon Harling, President and CEO of CMC Microsystems. “By providing affordable, expert-supported access to LTCC technology, we are ensuring that Canadian startups and researchers can move from complex CAD designs to physical, flight-ready prototypes at an accelerated pace.”
Key Capabilities of the LTCC Fabrication Service:
- High-Frequency Performance: Ideal for RF, microwave, and mm-wave circuits with minimal signal loss.
- Harsh Environment Resilience: Superior reliability for automotive, aerospace, and satellite deployments.
- Integrated Solutions: Support for embedded passive components (RLC), thermal management through metallized vias, and ceramic interposers for multi-chip modules.
- End-to-End Support: Access to design rule checks (DRC), engineering consultation, and post-fabrication services including X-ray inspection and electrical characterization.
Through its role as a premier supplier of advanced manufacturing solutions, CMC Microsystems lowers the barriers to entry for sophisticated hardware development. Academic research costs for this new MPW service will be subsidized by the FABrIC project, funded by the Government of Canada.
“Our goal is to turn complex theories into physical realities,” added Ammar Kouki, Founding Director of the LTCC@ÉTS Laboratory. “With CMC’s design support and our state-of-the-art cleanroom facility, we provide a unique environment where the next generation of micro-nanofabrication can thrive.” He also noted that “LTCC technology is uniquely well suited for aerospace and defence applications and the timing of our partnership with CMC could not have been bater in light of Canada’s recently announced defence industrial strategy.”
Innovators and designers interested in LTCC prototyping can access specialized design kits and engineering expertise through the CMC Microsystems portal. For more information on fabrication schedules and technical specifications, visit www.cmc.ca/ltcc-fab/.
About CMC Microsystems:
CMC Microsystems (CMC) has been at the forefront of technological change, managing federal and provincial government investments to introduce advanced technology, to support research, and to impact Canada’s industrial high-tech landscape for over 40 years. With support from the Government of Canada, CMC leads FABrIC—a $217 million project to build a vibrant and sustainable Canadian semiconductor ecosystem with world-class talent and global impact.
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About ÉTS
École de technologie supérieure is one of ten constituents of the Université du Québec network. It trains engineers and researchers who are recognized for their practical and innovative approach, the development of new technologies and their skill at transferring their knowledge to companies. Almost one-quarter of all engineers in Québec graduated from ÉTS, which boasts 11,000 students, including 2,650 at the graduate and post-graduate level. ÉTS specializes in applied training and research in engineering and maintains a unique partnership with the business sector and with industry. For more information, please visit etsmtl.ca.