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Transistors are the basic building blocks of modern electrical systems, performing extremely rapid current switching and efficient signal amplification. Crucially, they can also be engineered in tiny formats; down to the nanometre (nm) range. Their combined size and efficiency effectively heralded the end of bulky vacuum tubes and ushered in a new era of microelectronics. Yet their exponential miniaturisation puts a key emphasis on material purity, with some semiconducting devices requiring impurity limits as stringent as one part per billion (ppb).

High-purity platinum foil is routinely used in microelectronics fabrication due to its ductility, inertness, and favourable conductivity. Before the rise of integrated circuits (ICs), platinum was typically reserved for electrical con...

Platinum excels in myriad different key performance areas for a diverse range of manufacturers. High-end wire producers exploit its inherent durability and flexibility to perform reliable voltage transduction in challenging working conditions. This makes it ideal for thermocouples with complex wiring configurations.

XRF Scientific’s Platinum Thermocouples

Predominantly applied to the precise measurement and monitoring of temperatures across an expansive spectrum of temperature levels, XRF Scientific’s platinum thermocouple-grade wires are the among most reliable on the market.

Through a perfect balance of in-house knowledge and expertise, plus a commitment to collaborative customization, the team at XRF Scientific has become a leader in the desi...

Durable, flexible, and inert in even the most challenging working conditions, platinum is routinely deployed for precision wiring applications. The transitional metal’s malleability makes it relatively easy to work despite its high density. This means that both pure platinum and many of its high-performance alloys can be readily drawn into round wires of varying gauges. These rounds can be used directly or treated as an intermediary to high-performance flat platinum wires.

Why Use Flat Platinum Wires?
Electrical engineers are always looking towards the next innovation to improve upon existing products and systems. Though round cables often suffice, it is often hard to immobilize them within insulation. Gradual shifting of individual conductive elements ca...