HTI Circuit Fabrication Overview

• Vertically integrated world leader in suspension circuits for hard disk drives for over 20 years
• Technology: Proven, high volume, high yield, 12 micron line /space capability
• High Capacity / Low Cost:
  • Subtractive circuit etching capacity > 100K panels per month
  • Additive circuit capacity > 30,000 meters per month
  • HTI cost effectively supplies > 10 million suspensions per week to customers globally

    Manufacturing Capabilities

• Photochemical etching, plasma etching, plating, photoimageable solder mask
• Laser Direct Imaging
• Glass photo tool fabrication
• Registration: +/-12 µm (0.48 mil)
• Feature Inspection: 100% automated vision inspection
• Line and Space capability: 12 µm