compared
with conventional resin or ceramic substrates, the porcelain enamelled steel
board has higher heat dissipation properties due to the outstanding heat
transfer characteristics of the metal core
High mechanical
strength
the
metal core supplies high mechanical strength to the board, with increased
shock and torsion resistance. Furthermore, it is possible to mount the board
directly, e.g. to a housing
High heat &
thermal shock resistance
consisting
of crystallised enamel, the enamel layer demonstrates a much higher melting
temperature than usual thick film firing temperatures. A combination of
metal core and thin porcelain enamel layer provides a high thermal shock
resistance
Complex shaped
substrates
with the
metal core punched or bent by means of a press, it is possible to manufacture
any substrate whose configuration is too complicated and difficult to make
with a ceramic board
Non-combustibility
both the
metal core and enamel insulation layers are made of non-combustible inorganics
Electro-magnetic
shielding
the metal core serves
as an electrostatic shield and, if the core is made with magnetic materials
(typically low carbon steel) it may also be used as a magnetic shield
or circuit