Abstract: The hermetic module (10) has a frame 12 with an integral heat sink panel (20) extending thereacross between the side walls (14, 16). High-density integrated circuit electronics are mounted on the heat sink panel by hybrid assembly techniques. Covers (36, 38) are welded to the walls to achieve closure. Feedthrough 74 includes connector block (84) extending through an opening in front bulkhead (76). The front bulkhead is Kovar clad, and seal is achieved by means of a Kovar flexible seal extending between the Kovar side of the front bulkhead and the Kovar ring on the connector block.

Abstract: A diode assembly having electrodes and a case assembled without soldering or crimping, wherein the electrodes are maintained connected to respective opposite faces of a diode chip by simple intimate contact of electrical and thermal conduction under the permanent action of a pressure exerted by an elastic element. The case is closed by a cover kept solidly in closing position by a simple wedging effect under a continuous thrust exerted by the elastic element.

Abstract: A MIC package housing that reduces or completely eliminates alumina substrate cracking due to thermal expansion rate differences between the housing and the alumina by using a low-expansion iron-nickel alloy, such as commercially available Carpenter 49, made to ASTM Specification A-753-78 (Alloy 2) and MIL-N-14411B (MR) (Composition 3 and 4). Such a housing places compressive stresses no glass-to-metal seals used in hermetic feedthroughs and the glass is fused and the stresses relieved by a special process of annealing. Manufacturing yields are improved and very large alumina substrates can be used and are attached by hard soldering.