Jacket Micro Devices Inc. (JMD) announced that it has developed a halogen-free version of its patented Multi-Layer Organic (MLO™) packaging process.

MLO is the first commercial organic packaging technology to provide high Q RF filters embedded into the layers of a LGA package. MLO utilizes advanced, low-loss polymers and novel component geometries for System-in-Package (SiP) and Front-End-Module (FEM) applications where small size and low RF losses are critical. JMD’s first process, MLO 1.0, was already compliant with RoHS standards and JMD’s new process (MLO 2.0) is both RoHS compliant and halogen-free.

“Developing a halogen-free version of MLO required careful selection of materials and processes to insure that we did not compromise RF performance or reliability,” noted George White, JMD’s founder and CTO. “The materials we selected use non halogenated flame retardants which minimize the impact on moisture absorption, peel strength and dielectric constant.”

Prototype quantities of halogen-free MLO 2.0 will be available in the third quarter of 2008 with full production qualification by Q1 of 2009. JMD will be showcasing applications for MLO at the 2008 IEEE International Microwave Symposium in Booth 2002.