Abstract:
The present invention provides a flexible metal-clad laminate obtained by directly applying a polyimide precursor to a metallic conductive foil, and then drying, heating and curing the precursor to form a polyimide film, this flexible metal-clad laminate being characterized in that the polyimide film is composed of two or more polyimide layers, the linear thermal expansion coefficient of at least one of the second and later polyimide layers is larger than that of the first layer brought into contact with the metallic conductive foil, and the requirements of the following formulae are met:3.0 t.sub.n and ##EQU1## wherein t.sub.n is the thickness (.mu.m) of the outermost layer (the nth layer) of the polyimide layers, t.sub.n-1 is the thickness (.mu.m) of the film comprising the first layer to the (n-1)th layer of the polyimide layers, and Q.sub.n-1 is a double value (cm) of the curvature radius of the curl of the film comprising the first layer to the (n-1)th layer of the polyimide layers and Rz is the average surface roughness (.mu.m) of the metallic conductive foil. This board does not curl immediately after curing, and the curl does not occur even after the formation of a circuit by etching.
Abstract:
Composite films for use in printed wiring boards are comprised of an insulating layer and a copper foil laminated thereover, the insulating layer being made up predominantly of a selected epoxy resin and a selected acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber, whereby voidlessness, thickness uniformity and insulation adjustment are enhanced. Also disclosed is a method of producing a printed wiring board using the film by a subtractive process.
Abstract:
There are disclosed (1) an injection-molded thermoplastic resin article having on a surface thereof a copper foil or a copper foil circuit, wherein the thermoplastic resin comprises one of polycarbonate, polyethersulfone, and polyetherimide and an adhesive layer comprising polyvinyl butyral having a degree of polymerization of up to 1000, polyvinyl formal having a degree of polymerization of up to 1000, or a mixture or both polymers is formed either the copper foil or the copper foil circuit and the molded thermoplastic resin and (2) a process for producing such injection-molded thermoplastic resin articles.
Abstract:
The invention relates to laminates comprising at least one layer of an intractable, fully aromatic polyimide which, on one side, is directly bonded to a layer of a substrate and, on the other side, to a layer of a heat-sealable polyimide. The basic elements thus produced may be bonded to one another on the heat-sealable polyimide sides or one basic element may be bonded to another layer of substrate. Further layers may be bonded to one or both outside(s) of the laminates. The laminates may be produced by a novel temperature-controlled process. The substrates are preferably foils of metals or alloys. The multilayer laminates obtained are distinguished by outstanding mechanical, thermal and electrical properties. They may be used as reinforcing materials or for printed electrical circuits.
Abstract:
A one-step plasma treatment for improving the laminate adhesion of metallic and non-metallic substrates is described. The treatment comprises forming a plasma of a polar containing organic species and at least one of nitrogen and hydrogen and exposing a substrate material to the plasma for a period of time sufficient to deposit a polymeric film on at least one surface. In a preferred embodiment, a plasma of an azole, nitrogen and/or hydrogen is utilized. The process has particular utility in forming adherent polymeric films on one or more surfaces of copper and copper alloy foils to be used in printed circuit applications.
Abstract:
A circuit board according to an embodiment includes an insulating layer; and a circuit pattern disposed on the insulating layer, wherein the circuit pattern includes a copper foil layer disposed on the insulating layer, a first plating layer disposed on the copper foil layer, and a second plating layer disposed on the first plating layer, and wherein the copper foil layer has a thickness in a range of 2 μm to 5 μm.
Abstract:
A circuit board according to an embodiment includes a first insulating layer; a second insulating layer disposed on the first insulating layer and including a cavity; a pad disposed on the first insulating layer and having a top surface exposed through the cavity; wherein the cavity of the second insulating layer includes: a bottom surface positioned higher than the top surface of the first insulating layer; and an inner wall extending from the bottom surface, wherein the inner wall includes: a first inner wall extending from the bottom surface and having a first inclination angle; and a second inner wall extending from the first inner wall and having a second inclination angle different from the first inclination angle.
Abstract:
Systems, methods, and devices related to catalyzed metal foils are disclosed. Contemplated metal foils have a bottom surface, preferably roughened to Ra of at least 0.1 μm, bearing a catalyst material. The metal foils are etchable, typically of aluminum or derivative thereof, and is less than 500 μm thick. Methods and systems for forming circuits from catalyzed metal foils are also disclosed. The catalyst material bearing surface of the metal foil is applied to a substrate and laminated, in some embodiments with a thermoset resin or thermoplastic resin therebetween or an organic material first coating the catalytic material. The metal foil is removed to expose the catalyst material, and a conductor is plated to the catalyst material.
Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to a dielectric substrate that may include a polyimide layer and a first filled polymer layer overlying the polyimide layer. The first filled polymer layer may include a resin matrix component, and a first ceramic filler component. The first ceramic filler component may include a first filler material. The first filler material may further have a mean particle size of at not greater than about 10 microns.
Abstract:
A circuit board includes an embedded thermoelectric device with hard thermal bonds. A method includes embedding a thermoelectric device in a circuit board and forming hard thermal bonds.