Abstract:
A laminate comprising an insulation layer sandwiched between a pair of electrically conductive layers is prepared for electrical insulation testing by using a laser to remove a strip from at least one of the conductive layers proximate the edge of the laminate to electrically isolate a central, bulk portion of the conductive layer from the edges of the laminate. Conductive material that may be smeared across an edge of the laminate will not therefore provide an electrical short between the portion of the conductive layer surrounded by the slot and the second conductive layer on the opposite side of the insulation layer.
Abstract:
A paste of brazing material of AgnullCunullTinullTiO2 system is printed to both sides of an AlN substrate; a copper sheet is then placed on both sides and heated in vacuum to be joined to the substrate. A resist having a desired-circuit pattern is coated on the surface of each copper sheet and etching is performed. A solution containing a mixture of EDTA, ammonia and aqueous hydrogen peroxide is then applied to dissolve away the unwanted brazing material and the like from between the circuit patterns without corroding the ceramic substrate and the metal sheet.
Abstract:
A process and composition for manufacturing printed wiring boards that reduces or eliminates the problem of depositing electroless nickel in through holes that are not designed to be metal plated is provided. Also provided by the present invention is a method and composition for depositing a final finish that is even and bright. The present invention is particularly suitable for the manufacture of printed circuit boards containing one or more electroless nickel-immersion gold layers.
Abstract:
Provided is a method of manufacturing a printed wiring board which keeps a good etching factor of formed circuits, eliminates an etching residue and can effectively prevent the occurrence of surface layer migration. In the method of manufacturing a printed wiring board which involves using a copper-clad laminate, which is fabricated by bonding together a conductive-circuit formation layer obtained by laminating a copper layer and a dissimilar metal layer other than copper, and an insulating base material so that the copper layer of the conductive-circuit formation layer is exposed to the surface, the above etching of the conductive-circuit formation layer includes a primary etching step of simultaneously dissolving the copper layer and the dissimilar metal layer other than copper which form the conductive-circuit formation layer and a secondary etching step which involves using, after the completion of the primary etching step, a selective etching solution to dissolve only metals which constitute the dissimilar metal layer without dissolving copper.
Abstract:
A fabric material and method of its manufacture suitable for use in electronic packages including chip carriers. High insulation resistance is exhibited when subjected to high temperatures and humidity stress conditions.
Abstract:
A composition and method for the removal of ionic salt deposits from a surface using an organic solvent of low polarity and a complexing agent. The complexing agent is chosen from a group which includes podands, cryptands, and coronands. The method provides nearly complete removal of ionic salt deposits with a single washing of the surface with the low polar cleaning mixture.
Abstract:
A method of selectively seeding or activating metal interconnections patterned on polyimide dielectric surfaces using an aqueous solution of palladium sulfate, palladium perchlorate, palladium trifluoromethane sulfonate, palladium nitrate or other palladium salts having poorly coordinating counter ions. This strongly selective seeding and the corresponding ability to reliably remove all traces of the seeding material from the polyimide surface eliminates shorting, bridging and reduction of breakdown voltage during electroless plating of a thin layer of nickel or cobalt.
Abstract:
Method for forming a ceramic circuit board by forming a metal circuit pattern on a ceramic board through an active metal ingredient-containing brazing material and removing an unnecessary part of the brazing material by chemical liquor treatment.
Abstract:
A method for electrolessly plating an overcoat metal on a metal conductor disposed on a dielectric surface of a substrate. The method includes removing carbonized film from the dielectric surface by applying a plasma discharge, acid treating the metal conductor by dipping the substrate in a first acid solution in order to clean the surface of the metal conductor, activating the metal conductor to allow electroless plating thereon by dipping the substrate in a metal activator solution, deactivating the dielectric surface to prevent electroless plating thereon without deactivating the metal conductor by dipping the substrate in a second acid solution, and plating an overcoat metal on the metal conductor by dipping the substrate in an electroless plating solution so that the overcoat metal plates on and coats the metal conductor without plating on the dielectric surface.
Abstract:
To deposit a solderable metal layer on conductive paths (4) of ITO on substrates of display devices (1) by an electroless method, the conductive paths are activated, prior to the deposition, and the areas not covered by the conductive paths are subsequently inactivated. The activated paths are then metallized with a solderable metal layer so that integrated circuits can be soldered to the metallized conductive paths.