Abstract:
In a conventional Sn-Zn based lead-free solder, Zn crystallized to a large size of several tens of micrometers, and it was difficult to suppress the formation of coarse crystallizates and to increase the bonding strength without changing the soldering temperature. There were alloys which improved strength by the addition of a minute amount of a Group 1B metal, but the alloys had an increased melting temperature so that reflow could not be performed with the same temperature profile as for Sn-Pb, so the alloys had advantages and disadvantages. By using a solder paste formed by mixing an ethanol solution containing nanoparticles having a particle diameter of 5 - 300 nm and containing at least one of Ag, Au, and Cu with a flux and solder powder for an Sn-Zn based lead-free solder paste, the formation of an alloy of Au, Au, or Cu with Zn occurs during soldering, thereby forming fine clusters in the resulting liquid phase of molten solder, and a fine solder structure is obtained following melting.
Abstract:
A method for forming nanoparticles (520) in-situ includes depositing a first nanoparticle reactant (160, 300, 304, 308) from a printhead onto a desired substrate (170), and depositing a second nanoparticle reactant (160, 300, 304, 308) from the printhead substantially onto the first reactant (160, 300, 304, 308), wherein the first nanoparticle reactant (160, 300, 304, 308) is configured to react with the second nanoparticle reactant (160, 300, 304, 308) to form a nanoparticle (520).
Abstract:
The invention provides method for preparing a conductive device comprising the steps of: (a) providing a non-conductive substrate layer; (b) applying a pattern of an ink on a surface of the substrate layer, which ink comprises a first metal; (c) depositing a second metal on the ink pattern obtained in step (b); and (d) applying a third metal on the second metal by means of electrodeposition. The invention further provides a conductive device obtainable by said method.
Abstract:
A method of forming a pattern of electrical conductors on a substrate (18) consists of forming metal nanoparticles on a conductive material. A light absorbing dye is mixed with the metal nanoparticles. The mixture is then coated on the substrate. The pattern is formed on the coated substrate with laser light (14). Unannealed material is removed from the substrate.
Abstract:
The dielectric-forming composition according to the invention is characterized by consisting of: composite particles for dielectrics in which part or all of the surfaces of inorganic particles with permittivity of 30 or greater are coated with a conductive metal or a compound thereof, or a conductive organic compound or a conductive inorganic material; and (B) a resin component constituted of at least one of a polymerizable compound and a polymer. In addition, another dielectric-forming composition according to the invention is characterized by containing: ultrafine particle-resin composite particles composed of (J) inorganic ultrafine particles with the average particle size of 0.1 mu m or smaller, and (B) a resin component constituted of at least one of a polymerizable compound and a polymer, wherein part or all of the surfaces of the inorganic ultrafine particles (J) are coated with the resin component (B), and the ultrafine particle-resin composite particles contain 20% by weight or more of the inorganic ultrafine particles (J); and inorganic particles with the average particle size of 0.1 to 2 mu m and permittivity of 30 or greater, or inorganic composite particles in which a conductive metal or a compound thereof, or a conductive organic compound or a conductive inorganic material is deposited on the part or all of the surfaces of the inorganic particles.
Abstract:
A pattern form object and its manufacturing method are disclosed. The pattern form object includes a pattern constituted by an aggregate of grains, a supporting member for supporting the pattern, and a mixed layer formed at a boundary of the pattern and the supporting member. The mixed layer is constituted by a mixture of the grains and the supporting member. Dimensions of the grains in a region other than the mixed layer are greater than dimensions of the grains in the mixed layer.
Abstract:
A dielectric substrate (15) useful in the manufacture of printed wiring boards is disclosed wherein the dielectric substrate comprises at least one organic polymer having a Tg greater than 140 °C and at least one filler material. The dielectric substrate of this invention has a dielectric constant that varies less than 15 % over a temperature range of from -55 to 125 °C. Additionally, a method for producing integral capacitance components for inclusion within printed circuit boards. Hydrothermally prepared nanopowders (13) permit the fabrication of very thin dielectric layers that offer increased dielectric constants and are readily penetrated by microvias. Disclosed is a method of preparing a slurry or suspension of a hydrothermally prepared nanopowder and solvent. A suitable bonding material (14), such as a polymer is mixed with the nanopowder slurry, to generate a composite mixture that is formed into a dielectric layer (11). The dielectric layer (11) may be placed upon a conductive layer (10, 12) prior to curing, or conductive layers (10, 12) may be applied upon a cured dielectric layer, either by lamination or by metallization processes, such as vapor deposition or sputtering.
Abstract:
A low dielectric constant, controlled coefficient of thermal expansion, low cost material which includes uniformly distributed aerogel microspheres having voids in molecular dimension (at nanoscale) is prepared by extrusion and standard impregnation and lamination techniques. The aerogel microspheres are prepared by sol-gel technique and supercritical drying of the sol-gel particulates. Laminates including this material can be drilled cleanly for through holes and can be used as a substrate for surface mounted devices. Also, these low dielectric aerogel microsphere containing composite resins, when the resin is a photosensitive polymer, can be applied to substrate surfaces such as ceramic or multilayer ceramic substrates and photolithographically processed.
Abstract:
A flake-less molecular ink suitable for printing (e.g. screen printing) conductive traces on a substrate has 30-60 wt % of a C8-C12 silver carboxylate or 5-75 wt % of bis(2-ethyl-1-hexylamine) copper (II) formate, bis(octylamine) copper (II) formate or tris(octylamine) copper (II) formate, 0.1-10 wt % of a polymeric binder (e.g. ethyl cellulose) and balance of at least one organic solvent. Conductive traces formed with the molecular ink are thinner, have lower resistivity, have greater adhesion to a substrate than metal flake inks, have better print resolution and are up to 8 times less rough than metal flake inks. In addition, the shear force required to remove light emitting diodes bonded to the traces using Loctite 3880 is at least 1.3 times stronger than for commercially available flake-based inks.
Abstract:
An electronic component (11) is embedded in an end portion of a surface (P1) and an end portion of a surface (P2) adjacent to each other in a three-dimensional base (2). The portion of an electrode (21) exposed from the surface (P1) and an electrode (101) of a packaged IC (41) are connected to each other via a wiring line (201). The portion of the electrode (21) exposed from the surface (P2) and an electrode (25) of an electronic component (15) are connected to each other via a wiring line (202). Accordingly, it is possible to realize a three-dimensional circuit structure requiring no wiring line spanning over or along an end portion thereof.