14 September, 2023
Phoenix, Arizona and Ayutthaya, Thailand
Our Phoenix and Ayutthaya Centers of Excellence provide end-to-end high-frequency product realization solutions from microelectronics and surface mount technology (SMT) assembly to system integration, testing, troubleshooting, and tuning. Our integrated product realization solutions expedite cost-effective product development, supporting our customers within the aerospace, defense, advanced computing, medical technologies, and next-generation communications markets with size, weight, and power (SWaP) constraints and unique RF system designs.
Benchmark’s Phoenix Center of Excellence provides high-quality solutions for RF/Microwave and Microelectronics challenges, eliminating both technological and operational hurdles. This center not only offers exceptional design engineering services but also holds the required clearance to handle sensitive projects subject to ITAR controls. With a strong emphasis on defense-related endeavors, our Phoenix location excels in integrated design, engineering, and manufacturing solutions. Benchmark’s Ayutthaya Center of Excellence specializes in high-volume production of satellite communication devices and microwave/millimeter wave communication infrastructure products.
Utilizing microelectronics capabilities, our Ayutthaya site manufactures RF and electro-optical assemblies for on-site integration. Ayutthaya also offers test development and failure analysis services. Despite distinct specializations, the Ayutthaya and Phoenix sites collaborate closely, sharing expertise for streamlined complex build requirements. This collaborative approach ensures comprehensive solutions for our RF/Microwave and Microelectronics customers, making our Phoenix and Ayutthaya Centers of Excellence the clear choice for reliable product realization partners.
At the Benchmark Phoenix and Ayutthaya Centers of Excellence for RF/Microwave and Microelectronics, our experienced design engineers, test engineers, manufacturing personnel, and supply chain strategists collaborate to deliver superior integrated product realization solutions for the most complex RF/Microwave and millimeter wave, high-speed digital, and sensor systems. With our design and engineering expertise, we execute complex and innovative projects from the initial concept phase to development, test, manufacturing, and aftermarket support. Both sites ensure seamless product transfers to match your sourcing strategy.
Some of our innovative and engineering capabilities include:
At our Phoenix and Ayutthaya Centers of Excellence, we reject the notion that products with a strong focus on reliability should be exempt from the benefits of continuous innovation and iterative development. In fact, we firmly believe that high-reliability products should not be excluded from the process of rapid innovation, involving iterative improvements and advancements. For this very reason, our Phoenix and Ayutthaya Centers of Excellence support innovation by removing barriers to collaboration and creating a combined engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain team that develops designs, manufacturing processes, and supply chain strategies in parallel. This removes handoff risks and ensures that early designs will succeed with high-yield manufacturing.
Specializing in design verification and pre-production solutions, our Phoenix and Ayutthaya Centers of Excellence ensure the readiness of your products for manufacturing. Through our design verification and pre-production processes, our teams provide efficient and timely support, along with maintenance throughout your product’s lifecycle.
Benchmark provides extensive test and measurement capabilities spanning from satellite Ka/Ku band to E-band millimeter wave (mmWave) frequencies. Equipped with cutting-edge microwave and mmWave test equipment — such as broadband signal generators, vector network analyzers (VNAs), high-speed digital storage oscilloscopes (DSOs), RF power meters, and wideband spectrum analyzers — our team of product design and test development engineers thoroughly analyze components, circuits, and systems up to 100 GHz. Whether assisting with product development or creating automated tests for volume production, we deliver precise and reliable results that guarantee the quality and performance of RF products.
The need to conduct tests, diagnose issues, and optimize performance at mmWave frequencies has become increasingly important due to the rise of applications operating at 24 GHz and beyond (such as 5G New Radio – NR) cellular wireless networks. To expedite the development and streamline the manufacturing process of new products, our mmWave testing, troubleshooting, and tuning capabilities are situated alongside design engineering and manufacturing operations. At our Phoenix and Ayutthaya Centers of Excellence for RF Microwave and Microelectronics, we develop RF testers that can be replicated and deployed to Benchmark sites worldwide, facilitating higher volume production and ensuring consistent quality across locations.
Benchmark Phoenix and Ayutthaya excel at New Product Introduction (NPI) of low design margin products. The vertical integration of multiple manufacturing services required for many RF/Microwave products removes limitations posed by traditional, stove-piped manufacturing methods, especially for intricate embedded and hybrid designs. We tackle manufacturing challenges associated with advanced designs, fostering flexibility and innovation. Benchmark Phoenix and Ayutthaya are experts in subsystem and system testing, employing stringent quality control measures for functionality and reliability verification.
Benchmark tailored our Phoenix and Ayutthaya Centers of Excellence to specific customer needs. Benchmark Phoenix, for instance, carries certifications and additional process that make it the perfect choice for ITAR or space-certified products. Proximity to U.S.-based customers or design teams can be an advantage if frequent design changes are expected. On the other hand, Benchmark Ayutthaya is the clear choice for higher-volume products with its expertise in automation development and processes.
Our comprehensive manufacturing and sustaining engineering solutions maximize yields of RF/microwave and microelectronics products. Partnering with our Phoenix and Ayutthaya Centers of Excellence for RF/Microwave and Microelectronics manufacturing offers diverse services, including:
Our Phoenix Center of Excellence specializes in low- to medium-volume production, but can seamlessly transfer designs to Benchmark Ayutthaya when required to efficiently support higher volumes or geographical proximity to customers. Regardless of the production location, however, customers can always access Phoenix’s design development resources for upgrades and enhancements.
Some products start out at lower volumes and anticipate many early design changes, but eventually move toward higher volumes once designs are stabilized. In these cases, transferring may be an ideal option. With our competitors, you may have to choose between a high-volume optimized site many timezones and flights away from your engineering team — or a U.S.-based team — that will not be able to support your volumes in the long run. The option to transfer between our Centers of Excellence gives you the best of both worlds. Processes and equipment are mirrored between Phoenix and Ayutthaya for smooth product transfers. The two teams have experience transferring designs and working together to scale manufacturing processes.
At Benchmark Phoenix and Ayutthaya, quality and compliance are paramount to our overall success. We adhere to international standards for quality management systems, regulated devices, and environmental management.
Benchmark Ayutthaya holds relevant certifications, including:
Benchmark Phoenix holds relevant certifications, including:
These certifications and registrations demonstrate our commitment to delivering products and solutions of the highest caliber while prioritizing environmental sustainability. We also understand the importance of security and prioritize high-level security measures to safeguard intellectual property and ensure confidentiality. Our production facility maintains strict access controls, IP protection protocols, and cybersecurity infrastructure, providing peace of mind to our customers.
