INDUSTRIES & APPLICATIONS
Semiconductor/Electronics
PIONEERING TECHNOLOGIES
Unique expertise
& capacity
Performance & Protection in Extreme Environments
McDanel delivers highly specialized ceramics and precision glass enclosures in a variety of shapes and sizes, engineered for long-lasting, contaminant-free performance in the harshest environments. Their custom glass packages provide critical isolation, vacuum integrity, and reliable hermetic or glass-to-metal sealing for semiconductor devices and discrete components in demanding manufacturing applications.
semiconductor/electronics APPLICATIONS
Diffusion Furnaces & Chemical Vapor Deposition
McDanel alumina thermocouple sheaths provide high-temperature, chemically resistant protection for thermocouples. Their thermal stability and purity ensure accurate temperature measurement, reliable process control, and consistent product quality in demanding semiconductor fabrication environments.
RELATED PRODUCTS: Thermocouple Sheaths
Semiconductor processing
McDanel alumina temperature sensing and other ceramic components provide the high-temperature and chemical resistance, and electrical stability required for critical measurement and structural functions. Their precision, purity, and durability ensure accurate process control, reliable equipment performance, and consistent product quality in demanding fabrication environments.
RELATED PRODUCTS: Temperature Sensing Other Ceramic Components
excimer laser preionizer
McDanel alumina corona discharge electrode tubes provide high-dielectric, thermally stable insulation for electrodes under high-voltage operation. Their precision, purity, and resistance to thermal and chemical stress ensure consistent preionization, stable laser pulses, and reliable performance in critical fabrication processes.
RELATED PRODUCTS: Corona Discharge Electrode Tube
lithography laser calibration system
McDanel glass diffusers uniformly distribute laser light to ensure precise energy delivery and accurate calibration. Their optical clarity, thermal stability, and resistance to harsh processing environments support consistent performance and reliable measurement in high-precision semiconductor fabrication.
RELATED PRODUCTS: Diffusers
integrated systems packages
McDanel glass beads and insulator glass are high-purity, electrically insulating, and mechanically stable components for assembly and encapsulation. Their precision, chemical resistance, and dimensional consistency ensure reliable electrical isolation, thermal management, and long-term performance in complex semiconductor devices and electronic modules.
RELATED PRODUCTS: Glass Beads & Insulator Glass
hermetic feedthrough systems
McDanel glass beads and insulator glass are high-purity, electrically insulating, and thermally stable components that maintain airtight seals around conductive elements. Their precision and chemical resistance ensure reliable electrical isolation, vacuum integrity, and long-term performance in demanding fabrication and packaging environments.
RELATED PRODUCTS: Glass Beads & Insulator Glass
sensors & switch assemblies
McDanel glass beads and insulator glass are high-purity, electrically insulating, and dimensionally precise components that support reliable signal transmission and mechanical stability. Their chemical resistance and thermal durability ensure consistent performance and long-term reliability in demanding electronic and semiconductor environments.
RELATED PRODUCTS: Glass Beads & Insulator Glass
QUALITY, SERVICE & TECHNOLOGY
The McDanel Difference
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Components used in semiconductor manufacturing require precision due to the complexity of assemblies and fixtures needed. McDanel has a long history of supplying critical ceramic and glass components that meet customers’ demanding specifications.
The Ultimate in Precision
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Reliable thermal performance is necessary for parts used in high temperature wafer processing furnaces. McDanel ceramics have been used as critical components in applications in wafer processing and CVD furnaces.
High performing & Heat Resistant
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McDanel 99.8% alumina is formulated to achieve the demanding requirements of components used in wafer diffusion furnaces where chemical inertness and corrosion resistance are essential.
Chemically inert & noncorrosive
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McDanel has long been a trusted source of the highest performing optical diffusers on the market with low to zero speckle and highly uniform surfaces in a wide range of wavelengths. These diffusers are key components of photolithography equipment.
Advanced Optical Solutions
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Our borosilicate and specialty glass components offer superior dielectric properties, chemical stability, and can maintain vacuum or inert environments.
HIGH ELECTRICAL INSULATION &
HERMETIC SEALING
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We draw and machine custom glass to very tight tolerances, and create glass-to-metal seals that are thermally compatible, so their components remain reliable across temperature cycles.
Thermal reliability & dimensional
precision
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To meet unique performance, packaging, or environmental requirements, we co-develop and produce custom glass parts that enable OEMs and device manufacturers delivering advanced or niche precision applications.
Custom engineered solutions for
advanced or niche applications
