MIL-PRF-32535 is the first DLA specification to validate flexible termination options.Microelectronics' flexible termination uses a flexible, conductive silver epoxy in the termination system.The addition of this epoxy layer suppresses the circuitry The transfer of plate stress to a rigid ceramic body thus relieves cracking that could result in a decrease in insulation resistance or a short circuit failure. "This first-in-market product brings a paradigm shift using base metal electrode technology in defense and aerospace applications. According to Dr. Abhijit Gurav, vice president of GEDICT's technology, "GME has more than two decades of experience in the development of base metal electrodes, given that base metal ceramic capacitors have long been used in high-reliability medical and automotive applications The proven success achieved, combined with increased volumetric efficiency, allows design engineers to now achieve higher capacitance values in smaller sizes, enabling more functionality while reducing the payload weight for defense and space applications '