India, May 5 -- What Is A Hybrid Integrated Circuit?

A hybrid integrated circuit (HIC) or a hybrid microcircuit, is a miniaturised electronic circuit that combines different electronic components on a single platform. These components can include discrete components such as transistors, diodes, capacitors, monolithic integrated circuits (ICs), miniaturised circuits containing even smaller transistors and other components.

The HIC integrates these components onto a substrate, typically ceramic or quartz, using thin-film or thick-film technology.

How Is A Hybrid Integrated Circuit Different From A Regular IC?

The key difference between a hybrid integrated circuit (HIC) and a regular integrated circuit (IC), also known as a monolithic IC...