Abstract:
An anisotropic conductive compound is cured by exposing it to heat while in the presence of an AC magnetic field followed by a static, substantially homogeneous DC magnetic field.
Abstract:
Solder compositions, solder pastes and methods of manufacturing thereof having a solder material coated with a coating material by an immersion coating process or an electroless plating process. The solder composition and solder pastes are substantially lead-free and have melting temperatures approaching those of traditional tin-lead solders.
Abstract:
A bonded anisotropic conductive film fabricated using a plastic material and a plurality of conductive particles inside the plastic material. The plastic material is a thermal set material hardening after being raised to a first temperature. Each conductive particle inside the plastic material includes a conductive bead, a bonding layer and a flux layer. The bonding layer is formed over the conductive bead enclosing the conductive bead entirely. The flux layer is formed over the bonding layer. The bonding layer has a melting point at a second temperature where the second temperature is higher than the first temperature.
Abstract:
A structure and a method which can reliably electrically connect opposed terminals with each other are disclosed. First and second terminals are opposed to each other, so that an anisotropic conductive film is interposed therebetween. Ultrasonic vibration is supplied between the terminals while applying pressure so that the first and second terminals approach to each other. The first and second terminals are electrically connected with each other through conductive grains contained in the anisotropic conductive film. The conductive grains and the terminals are alloy-bonded with each other.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a variety of interrelated methods of coating non-random and ordered arrays of particles, as well as films containing such arrays. The present invention also relates to the coated non-random and ordered arrays of particles and films prepared therefrom. The coated non-random and ordered arrays are obtained by the use of ferrofluid compositions which may be curable. The arrays and films may contain electrically-conductive particles useful in electronic applications for effecting contact between conductors.
Abstract:
A method of forming an isotropic electrical connection and a mechanical bond between two articles having metal surfaces thereon and the resulting bond, preferably metal contact pads on a dielectric substrate and on an electronic device. The connection is provided by utilizing a conductive adhesive wherein the conduction is provided by metal particles which have exposed palladium thereon. The particles may be the metal palladium itself or it may be some other metal, such as silver, having palladium coated thereon. The particles typically are flakes with the palladium having an incipient dendritic form on the surface, i.e.; the palladium has a multi-pointed surface configuration that can grow into fully formed needle-like dendritic structures. The polymer preferably is conventional polyimide/siloxane which is a thermoplastic, i.e. upon heating softens and upon cooling sets, and upon reheating will soften and reflow.
Abstract:
Soldering methods and compositions are disclosed to provide electrical connections between surfaces with reduced likelihood of short circuits or solder-starved joints. Two component solder compositions are employed to preferably form “metallic foam” joints upon heating. In one embodiment, bimetallic particles are disclosed which fuse together rapidly reducing the likelihood of reflow-related solder joint faults. The methods and compositions of the present invention can also reduce the potential for thermal fatigue and other solder joint failures in electronic devices following fabrication because the porous solder joints relieve plastic constraints and lower the average tensile joint stress. In one preferred embodiment, solder compositions are employed which are composed of particles of a first metal coated with a second metal. Alternatively, the compositions can include particles of a first metal surrounded by a salt solution or suspension of a second metal. The metals are chosen such that their individual melting points are higher than the melting points of the alloy or alloys formed when they are combined. Upon heating of such coated particles, melting occurs at the interfaces between the core materials and their coatings. The liquid so formed causes various particles to fuse together in a porous metal foam that provides an electronic connection capable of withstanding thermal cycling with significantly lower failure rates. This soldering technique is particularly advantageous when applied to soldering of ball arrays and similar structures that facilitate mounting of chips to printed circuit boards, other chips or substrates, generally. The present invention can also be useful in reducing the total amount of lead and/or other toxic components present in solder compositions.
Abstract:
A method of forming an isotropic electrical connection and a mechanical bond between two articles having metal surfaces thereon and the resulting bond is provided. Preferably, the metal surfaces are the surfaces of metal contact pads on a dielectric substrate and on an electronic device such as an I/C chip or chip carrier. The mechanical bond and electrical connection is provided by utilizing a conductive adhesive, in which adhesive the conduction is provided by metal particles which have exposed palladium thereon. The particles may be the metal palladium itself or it may be some other metal, such as silver, having palladium coated thereon, preferably by electrodeposition. The particles typically are flakes with the palladium having an incipient dendritic form on the surface, i.e.; the palladium has a multi-pointed surface configuration that can grow into fully formed needle-like dendritic structures. However, the shape of the particle is not significant. The polymer preferably is conventional polyimide/siloxane which is well known in the art for use in formulating conductive adhesives. The polyimide/siloxane is a thermoplastic, i.e. upon heating it softens and upon cooling it sets, and upon reheating it will soften and reflow.
Abstract:
A conductive paste structure is is disclosed which is a combination of a polymeric material and particles, e.g. Cu, having a thermally conductive coating, e.g. Sn. Heat is applied to fuse the coating of adjacent particles. The polymeric material is a thermoplastic. The conductive paste structure is disposed between two thermally conductive surfaces, e.g.chip and substrate pads, to provide thermal interconnection and adhesion between their pads.
Abstract:
A silver-coated copper powder obtained by coating the surface of a copper powder, which is obtained by the atomizing method or the like, with 5 wt % or more (with respect to the silver-coated copper powder) of a silver containing layer of silver or a silver compound, is added to a silver supporting solution of a potassium silver cyanide solution (or a potassium silver cyanide solution containing at least one selected from the group consisting of potassium pyrophosphate, boric acid, tripotassium citrate monohydrate, anhydrous citric acid and L-aspartic acid) to cause 0.01 wt % or more (with respect to the silver-coated copper powder) of silver to be supported on the surface of the copper powder coated with the silver containing layer.