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Thin film and thick film circuits represent two important and high volume applications of gold in the electronics industry. This article reviews the techniques used in these fields by one major manufacturer to meet the requirements of high performance, small size and reliability.
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Russell, R.F. Gold in hybrid microelectronics. Gold Bull 7, 30–34 (1974). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03215031
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03215031