aluminum nitride insulating ceramic substrate/sheet

Aluminum Nitride Ceramic Substrate

No.ParameterTypical Value
1Purity (AlN)≥ 99.5% (99.0% / 99.9% available)
2Oxygen Content (O)≤ 1.0% 
3Thermal Conductivity170 – 200 W/(m·K)
4Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE)4.5 × 10⁻⁶ /K (20–300°C)
5Volume Resistivity≥ 10¹³ Ω·cm
6Dielectric Constant (1 MHz)8.5 – 9.0
7Flexural Strength≥ 300 MPa
8Surface Roughness (Ra)≤ 0.3 μm (substrate)

Aluminum Nitride Ceramic Substrate

Aluminum Nitride (AlN) ceramic substrate is a high-performance advanced ceramic material renowned for its excellent thermal conductivity (≥170 W/m·K) and superior electrical insulation. It is the preferred substrate material for high-power electronics, semiconductor packaging, and advanced thermal management applications. Compared to Al₂O₃ and BeO, AlN offers significantly better heat dissipation, lower thermal stress, and greater environmental safety, while supporting precision machining and custom shapes.

Product Features:

  • Extremely high thermal conductivity ≥170 W/m·K (superior to most ceramics)
  • Excellent electrical insulation with high volume resistivity
  • Thermal expansion coefficient highly matched to Si/GaN, minimizing thermal stress
  • High mechanical strength, high temperature resistance (≥1500°C), and excellent thermal shock resistance

Related AlN Ceramic products:

  • AlN ceramic substrates (standard & custom)
  • AlN Direct Bonded Copper (DBC) substrates
  • AlN ceramic heat sinks / heaters
  • AlN crucibles & high-temperature corrosion-resistant parts

Application Scenarios:

  • High-power modules & transistor substrates
  • LED / semiconductor laser heat-dissipation substrates
  • GaN / AlGaN epitaxial growth substrates
  • High-frequency devices & power electronics packaging

FAQ

Q1: Which has better heat dissipation, AlN or Al₂O₃?

A: AlN far outperforms Al₂O₃ (170+ vs 20–30 W/m·K), making it ideal for high-power thermal management.

Q2: What is the maximum operating temperature of AlN?

A: It maintains excellent stability up to at least 1500°C; typical electronic applications use it well below this limit.

Q3: Is AlN safer than BeO?

A: Yes, AlN is non-toxic and non-radioactive, serving as the mainstream eco-friendly alternative to BeO.