Hi Denis, I would look into technologies called HTCC and LTCC. They have exactly what you need. Phil > Date: Wed, 6 May 2009 16:46:22 +0200 > From: dazeuhl@googlemail.com > To: mems-talk@memsnet.org > Subject: [mems-talk] Metallized vias in ceramic (and silicon) wafers > > Hello, > > I am looking for a solution to make metallised vias (approx. 100 µm in > diameter) through a 500 µm thick 4-inch ceramic wafer. > > The surface must then be planarized to be used in subsequent MEMS-processing > steps. So, it must be a kind of a PCB on ceramics. > > Does anybody know a vendor or maybe a process for that. > > I would also be greatful in any information on how to efficiently create > such vias in silicon.