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1 Fullchance THICK FILM Ceramic and Metal Core Heating Elements More Heat. More Coverage. Small Spaces. Compact, high performance and superior insulation properties, Fullchance s Thick Film Ceramic and Metal core heaters provide design engineers with a multitude of fabrication options. Precisely applied heat delivers excellent response time to create faster thermal output and cool-down, even in the most demanding environments. Superior insulation properties. High watt density. Fast response time. Exceptional compressive strength. Precise, uniform temperature distribution. Surface mount components, including sensors and thermostats. Transforming Your Vision into Higher Performance Solutions 3000 Wilson Avenue Leavenworth, KS sales@heatron.com

2 Applications in Thick Film Medical & Life Sciences: Dialysis, CPAP, DNA Analysis and Testing, Blood Diagnostics, Surgical Devices, Vessel Sealer, Blood/ Fluid Warming, Instrument Warming, MRI Equipment, Temperature Therapy, Sterilization Aviation & Transportation: Instrumentation, Personal Comfort, De-Icers, Over the Road Truck and Railcar Freeze Protection, Oil and Battery Heating, Auto and Motorcycles Security: Chemical Detection, Explosives Detection, Alcohol Detection, Cameras Food Service: Warming Cabinets, Display Shelves, Prep Stations, Heated Dishware, Fryer Systems, Grilling Platters, Appliances Printing: 3-D Printers, Laser Printers, Card Printers, Thermal Printers, Commercial and Industrial Printers Industrial: Packaging Lines, Electronic Enclosures, Freeze Protection, Motor Heaters, Plastic Fabrications, Water Heating Semiconductor: High Temperature Burn-In Boards and Testing Equipment, Wafer Chuck Heaters, Water Heating Aluminum Nitride (AlN) ww.fullchance.com Tel: Fax: Aluminum Nitride (AlN) High thermal conductivity makes AlN an excellent choice where fast response or high levels of uniform temperatures are required. A clean, non-contaminating heat source, AlN s high thermal conductivity prevents cracking. Key Benefits: Excellent thermal conductivity and uniformity. Hard, dense, non-porous, high purity substrate. Superior moisture and chemical resistance. Excellent size and shape capability. Precise, repeatable pattern and distributed wattage. Key Features: For high temperature applications up to 1000 C. Power densities to 155 W/cm 2 (1000 W/in 2 ). Superior thermal conductivity (220 W/mK). Excellent dielectric properties. Low coefficient of thermal expansion. Low mass: fast temperature ramp up and cool down. Low leakage current. No out gassing with inorganic systems. Case Studies Project: Disposable Delivery of Vaporized Medication Standout: Engineered to meet stringent neonatal and pediatric critical-care standards,,fullchanc s Thick Film heating element provides excellent thermal conductivity, high purity and chemical compatibility in a compact package for efficient delivery of an aerosolized drug in a vapor state. Project: Aircraft Pitot Tubes Standout: Ensuring the critical angle of attack in air, our thick film heater supplies uniform surface temperature in the tube in order to keep it from icing shut and accurately measure airspeed. Options: High temperature glass and conventional UV-cure resin-based solder masks or encapsulants. Design single- or double-sided circuits, with one or two layers per side. For large, odd or 3D configurations contact Fullchance.

3 Alumina (Al2O3) Alumina: (Al2O3) High compression strength, hardness and wear resistance, Alumina heaters facilitate high heat resistance and high thermal conductivity applications. Ideal solution for small to mid-size heaters where uniform surface temperature is required, Alumina provides the highest insulation standoff per unit thickness. Key Benefits: High compression strength. Very hard and wear resistant. Superior material flexibility and bend strength. Excellent size and shape capability. Precise, repeatable pattern and distributed wattage. Case Studies Project: Breath Testers Standout: Designed for harsh environmental conditions, this rugged, hand-held breath analyzer supplies highly accurate alcohol test results in seconds. Small in size, Fullchance s Alumina Ceramic heater offers a high strength, fast temperature ramp up and cool down solution. Key Features: For high temperature applications between 350 C and 1000 C. High temperature uniformity. Excellent dielectric properties. Low mass: fast temperature ramp up and cool down. Low leakage current. No out gassing with inorganic systems. Resistant to moisture and many chemicals. Options: High temperature glass and conventional UV-cure resin-bases solder masks or encapsulants. Design single- or double-sided circuits, with one or two layers per side. Available in a multitude of purity levels. For large, odd or 3D configurations contact Fullchance. ww.fullchance.com Tel: Fax:

4 Stainless Steel Stainless Steel: For applications where space is limited, this thin profile heater offers superior structural properties and fast ramp up for high temperature applications. Stainless Steel is ideal where voltage and wattage combination precludes other types of resistive heaters. Key Benefits: Small, thin profile with exceptional flatness. Ability to be laser cut or machined to specifications. May be flexed or bent to 90 at non-insulated joints. Key Features: For high temperature applications up to 650 C. Power densities greater than 31 W/cm 2 (200 W/in 2 ). Low mass: fast temperature ramp up and cool down. Low leakage current at low temperatures. No out gassing with inorganic systems. Low coefficient of thermal expansion. Solid insulation properties due to glass encapsulation. Case Studies Project: 3D Printing Standout: Tight tolerances, exceptional accuracy... 3D printers require reliable components that support rapid prototyping and high performance products. Fullchance s heating elements provide multiple zone watt densities, controlled and operated independently, for integral components within the printer. Project: Trace Explosives Detection Standout: Compact, lightweight, fast and reliable, this automated trace detection system includes a small, thin profile heater for fast ramp up for high throughput. Designed to minimize operating costs, Stainless Steel s structural properties ensure long life and lower total costs of ownership. Laser cut or machined to fit any 2-D shape. Options: High temperature glass and conventional UV-cure resin-bases solder masks or encapsulants. Design single- or double-sided circuits, with one or two layers per side. Available with integrated sensors, thermostats and a variety of mounting or attachment options. UL component recognition under file E91597 covers: Power densities up to 200 W/in 2. Maximum surface temperature of 300 C. Supply voltages up to 240 VAC.

5 Aluminum (Al) Aluminum (Al): High thermal conductivity makes Aluminum an excellent substrate where fast, uniform heat transfer is required. Aluminum s anodization acts as a natural insulator that offers outstanding reliability and efficiency. Key Benefits: Excellent thermal conductivity. Low thermal resistance. High temperature uniformity. May be flexed or bent to 90 at non-insulated joints. Precise, repeatable pattern and distributed wattage. Key Features: Power densities greater than 62 W/cm 2 (400 W/in 2 ). Exceptional thermal conductivity (173 W/mK). Low mass: fast temperature ramp up and cool down. Low leakage current at low temperatures. No out gassing with inorganic systems. High quality, inorganic insulation. Resistant to moisture and many chemicals. Case Studies Project: Narcotic/Explosive/GSR Detection Standout: Rugged, hand-held, automated narcotics/ explosives/gsr detector, this small, high watt density heater provides auxiliary heat to warm the fluid in the sampling card. Engineered to ensure accurate heating using real-time analysis in critical security conditions. Project: Professional Hair Style Flat Iron Standout: Instant-on, constant, and consistent heat with variable temperature control. Engineered for temperature uniformity and reliability, this heater is fabricated for easy attachment in the assembly process. Options: High temperature glass and conventional UV-cure resin-bases solder masks or encapsulants. High strength solder connections. Available with integrated sensors, thermostats and a variety of mounting or attachment options.

6 Specifications and Options Fullchance offers unparalleled custom design opportunities to meet your product demands. For custom solutions outside the parameters listed, please contact Fullchance for design assistance. Specifications Maximum Temperature Max Watt Density 1 Aluminum Nitride AlN Alumina Al2O3 Stainless Steel 430 Aluminum Al 1000 C 350 C to 1000 C 650 C 150 C 1832 F 662 F to 1832 F 1202 F 302 F 155 W/cm W/cm 2 31 W/cm 2 62 W/cm W/in 2 75 W/in W/in W/in 2 Thermal Conductivity 220 W/mK 35 W/mK 15 W/mK 173 W/mK Ramp Rate Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 300 C/second 50 C/second 150 C/second 150 C/second 572 F/second 122 F/second 302 F/second 302 F/second 4.6 x 10-6 / C 6.7 x 10-6 / C 5.8 x 10-6 / C 23.4 x 10-6 / C Heat Capacity 0.72 J/g-K 0.88 J/g-K Function of insulation Function of insulation Dielectric Strength Greater than 5000 VAC Greater than 5000 VAC Up to 4000 VAC Greater than 700 VAC Dielectric Constant NA NA UL Double Insulation Yes at 1.0 mm or more Yes at 1.0 mm or more Yes (with secondary dielectric) Yes (with secondary dielectric) Density Substrate Thickness Range Max Size 3.26g/cm g/cm g/cm g/cm lb./ft lb./ft lb./ft lb./ft mm x 5.08 mm 0.64 mm x mm 0.10 mm x 3.05 mm mm x 19 mm.05" to 0.20" to to to mm x 279 mm 152 mm x 605 mm 305 mm x 607 mm 305 mm x 607 mm 5" x 11" 6 x x x 24 (1) Custom watt density designs are available, providing added efficiency and control. (2) The composition of ceramics can be modified to heighten specific material characteristics. (3) Other Thick Film substrates include, but are not limited to: 300 Series Stainless Steel, Series Aluminum, Zirconia, Sapphire, Silicon Nitride and multiple glass substrates. (4) A number of our products comply with Customer s FDA, Telcordia and Mil-Spec requirements.

7 Specifications and Options Wattage Custom watt density designs available for added efficiency and control. Multiple zone heating for greater control in target areas. Distributed Wattage can be used to compensate for heat loss and create uniform temperature in application. Voltage Custom designed to operate from 2 to 480 volts; including dual voltage. Functions with AC and DC voltage sources. Surface Mount Sensors and Thermostats Printed RTDs or surface-mount thermistors for direct, on-board temperature feedback and control, as well as more complex heater system assembly. Large selection of thermostats and thermal fuses designed to provide maximum efficiency for your application. Connecting Leads Broad range of connection schemes available, including wire harness. Custom connection solutions can be co-engineered with customer's design. Power leads soldered directly to board or mechanically secured. Other Thick Film Products Printed and Hybrid Circuit Boards Ruggedized Circuit Boards Burn In Boards and Testers Resistors Fullchance accelerates the launch of new products that become recognized leaders in a global marketplace. Unparalleled Manufacturing and Assembly Proven regulatory agency experience Build to UL 60601, IEC and other agency standards Quality Audited by Fortune 100 customers ISO 9001:2008 Certified High velocity, high volume production experience Best-in-class path planning and control Fullchan provides turnkey manufacturing solutions for products, subassemblies and components to lower cost of ownership and speed time to market. We continually invest in new technology while utilizing Lean Principals to streamline operations, improve value and deliver a competitive advantage to our customers.

8 About Fullchance Fullchance is a global leader in design, engineering and manufacturing for Heating solutions. Fullchan s experienced engineers and designers offer complete solutions, from initial concept and design to complex integration and manufacturing. By bridging the gap between original concepts and commercialization, we accelerate the launch of new products that become recognized leaders in a global marketplace. Our expertise in design, manufacturing and market standards provides our customers with the documentation and knowledge of agency approvals that is essential in today s tightly regulated environment. Find more fullchance products at Kapton & All Polyimide Silicone: Etch & Wire Wound Cartridge Special Products Tel: Fax: Fullchance TF 1014 Rev A