Abstract:
Methods of reducing pollution problems in power lines systems are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the method comprises applying Lotus Effect materials as a (superhydrophobicity) protective coating for external electrical insulation system applications. Further disclosed are methods of fabricating/preparing Lotus Effect coatings. Selected inorganic or polymeric materials are applied on the insulating material surface, and stable superhydrophobic coatings can be fabricated. Various UV stabilizers and UV absorbers can be incorporated into the coating system to enhance the coating's UV stability. Other aspects, features, and embodiments are also discussed and claimed.
Abstract:
A poly(arylene ether) polymer includes polymer repeat units of the following structure: —(O—Ar1—O—Ar2)m—(O—Ar3—O—Ar4)n— where Ar1, Ar2, Ar3, and Ar4 are identical or different aryl radicals, m is 0.05 to 0.95, n is 1-m, and at least one of the aryl radicals is grafted to at least one hydroxyalkyl group, such as 2-undecanol. The polymer is especially useful in electrically conductive adhesives.
Abstract:
A reworkable epoxy underfill is provided for use in an electronic packaged system which incorporates an integrated circuit, an organic printed wire board, and at least one eutectic solder joint formed therebetween. An exemplary embodiment of the encapsulant includes: a cycloaliphatic epoxide; an organic hardener; and a curing accelerator; wherein said cycloaliphatic epoxide includes a carbonate or carbamate group. The encapsulant can also include a filler, such as a silica filler. A method is also provided for forming the aforementioned reworkable epoxy underfills.
Abstract:
An epoxy material suitable for no-flow underfilling processes with high glass transition temperature can be obtained by curing a solvent free formulation containing an epoxy resin, an organic carboxylic acid anhydride hardener, a curing accelerator, a fluxing agent, a viscosity controlling agent, a coupling agent, and a surfactant.
Abstract:
A reworkable epoxy underfill encapsulant is provided for use in an electronic packaged system which incorporates an integrated circuit, an organic printed wire board, and at least one eutectic solder joint formed therebetween. A preferred embodiment of the encapsulant includes: a cycloaliphatic diepoxide; an organic hardener; a curing accelerator; a silica filler; and an additive, with the additive providing thermal reworkability to the composition. A method is also provided for forming the aforementioned reworkable epoxy underfill encapsulants.
Abstract:
Glass particles (14) are mixed within an uncured silicone resin (13). The fluid uncured resin is placed in a portion of a terminal block (11) and cured to form a gel (13') by subjecting it to microwaves in a microwave oven (22). Conductors (25, 26) to be interconnected are next inserted into the cured silicone gel and interconnected. The cured gel containing the glass particles thereafter constitutes a dependable insulator for the conductors, particularly the portions of the conductors that are interconnected.
Abstract:
A module, such as a terminal block (10), configured of a body (12) having an open end (20) and at least one window (24) spaced from the open end, is fixtured and sealed by way of a channel (28) comprised of a pair of parallel, spaced-apart, generally elastic walls (30,32) jointed by a bottom member (34). The walls (30,32) and the bottom member (34) run longitudinally a distance at least as long as the width of the terminal block (10) to allow the block to be received between, and to be held by, the walls. At least one protrusion extends out from a separate one of the walls (30,32) and the base member (34) for receipt in the window (24) in the terminal block to seal the same.
Abstract:
An encapsulant comprised of alternate layers of polymer and glass gives enhanced protection to semiconductor integrated circuit devices, which is much more effective than either glass or polymer encapsulations by themselves. In one embodiment, a semiconductor device (11) is covered by a polymer layer (13), the polymer layer being covered by a glass layer (14), and the glass layer being covered by a second polymer layer (15). The glass is preferably deposited by a plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition apparatus (17 of FIG. 2 ).
Abstract:
An article of manufacture comprises an electronic device having a silicone resin encapsulant thereover, wherein the silicone resin is an oxime and water free formulation derived from curing a mixture consisting essentially of a heat curable silicone elastomer prepolymer and a dialkylaminoalkoxysilane. The mixture may also contain fillers and a small amount of curing catalyst and stabilizer.
Abstract:
A mask for selectively transmitting therethrough a desired light radiant energy is disclosed. The mask comprises a stress-relieved, essentially dimensionally stable base, comprising a copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and hexafluoropropylene, which is capable of transmitting therethrough the light radiant energy. A blocking film is deposited on at least a portion of the base for blocking the transmission of the light radiant energy through the portion of the base.