Description

GE Aviation Systems is a leading supplier of custom, high reliability electronics for aerospace, military, transport, telecommunications, computer, medical and industrial applications.
GE Aviation Systems-Newmarket, specialises in the design, manufacture and testing of custom electronic components and sub-systems, including ASICs (Application Specific Integrated Circuits), Custom Electronic Modules (thick film hybrid circuits, multi-chip modules, solid state power modules) and Ruggedised Displays. GE Aviation Systems offers high reliability electronic components from prototype to low volume or mass production, through a combination of in-house manufacture and well-established links with partners in the UK and overseas. We supply parts to a wide range of market sectors including aerospace, military, transport, telecommunications, computer, medical and industrial.

The business was formerly called Micro Circuit Engineering with the business operating from two sites in the United Kingdom. In 2007, as part of the acquisition of Smiths Aerospace by GE, Micro Circuit Engineering has become part of GE Aviation Systems and now operates from Newmarket alone.

GE Aviation Newmarket
Started trading in 1953 First hybrid microcircuit produced in 1976 Thick film on ceramic substrate manufacturing capability for hybrid circuits Extensive Class 10,000 Clean Room assembly facility for ASICs and custom electronic modules Manufacturing capabilities for ruggedised displays including lamination, TAB bonding, backlight assembly, optical/environment testing Over 30 years experience in design and supply of ASICs and MCMs Proven track record in manufacture of high reliability databus products (MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429) Established routes for silicon supply and higher volume assembly outsourcing.


Custom Electronic Modules
Custom electronic modules offer state of the art miniaturisation of electronic systems which is often demanded for aerospace and defence applications where space is at a premium.
This product grouping comprises Thick Film Hybrids Chip on Board, Multi Chip Modules, and Solid State Power Controllers


Application Specific Integrated Circuits
GE Aviation specialises in the design, manufacture and test of ASICs. Over 1500 designs have been produced over a 25 year period. We supply parts to a wide range of markets, including Avionics, Defence, Space, Medical, Industrial and Consumer. Through a combination of in-house manufacture and well established links with high volume assembly houses, GE Aviation offers competitive products from prototypes to low volume production or to mass production volumes.
Radiation data is available for some of our processes.


Ruggedised Displays
GE Aviation has set up a facility to manufacture and test ruggedised displays for high performance applications, found in aerospace, land vehicle, medical, marine and industrial sectors.
The processes involved in the manufacture of ruggedised displays include lamination of anti-reflective coated glass and heater glass onto the display, connection of the display to display interface boards using TAB bonding and assembly of the optical stack and backlight module. The display, once assembled, is subjected to a range of optical (e.g. chromaticity and contrast ratio) and environmental tests (such as thermal cycling and vibration).