C-MAC MicroTechnology Announces Manufacturing Agreement with Maxwell Technologies UK

This relationship will combine C-MAC’s extensive range of microelectronic packaging and test services with Maxwell UK’s class leading space grade memory products. This agreement allows C-MAC to expand its radiation hard, space grade product offering while providing European customers with a local source for Maxwell UK’s microelectronic devices. The product range will be available with qualification to MIL-PRF-38534 Class K or ESA’s ESCC 9000 generic procurement specification if required. The two companies combine a wealth of design and manufacturing expertise in microelectronics technology and this agreement confirms their commitment to the European space market in particular.

Karen Oddey, CEO Aerospace and Defence, at C-MAC MicroTechnology, said, “This agreement strengthens C-MAC’s position as the leading European manufacturer of radiation hard, space qualified microelectronics while helping to ease the procurement process for satellite producers throughout Europe and beyond. Maxwell have built a solid reputation for its range of memory products and our intention is to make this the first step in a long and mutually successful relationship”

C-MAC began its journey in the space market in the mid-1980s with high performance resistor networks quickly followed by MIL-STD-1553 data bus transceivers and full remote terminals. Close relationships with leading OEMs led to the design, manufacture and qualification of custom microcircuits for programmes such as Artemis, Inmarsat III and IV and the International Space Station. More recently C-MAC launched a range of rad-hard power conditioning products which helped to pave the way for this latest agreement.

Keith Watts, European Sales Manager, Maxwell Technologies UK stated, “ We are working independently of our US parent company to meet demand created by the rapid growth of domestic and military satellite technology and continuing space exploration across Europe and beyond. But we will match the same exacting standards and quality which has been fundamental to the success of Maxwell in the US over the past 45 years.”