Abstract:
A method for forming sets of tri-metal material involving the use of cladding mills. When multiple sets of tri-metal material are formed, the outside surfaces of each set is prepared by oxidation to prevent each set from adhering to the set above or below. An alternative to oxidation is to provide a removable layer on the outside surface of the tri-metal material. Alternatively bonding materials may be used on the intermediate surfaces; such bonding materials can be selected from a group consisting of tin, nickel, titanium, chromium, silver and zinc.
Abstract:
A method for producing an electronic circuit assembly (e.g., a circuit board) from an etched tri-metal-layer structure which provides air bridge crossovers and specially designed bumps etched from a middle layer of the tri-metal-layer structure. The bumps are formed at particular circuit locations in order to provide interconnects for (1) heavy wirebonding, (2) fine wirebonding, or (3) direct chip attachment; or, to provide (4) lifters for assuring a minimum solder joint standoff height or (5) barriers for retarding solder joint crack propagation.
Abstract:
The invention is a self-low-temperature curing metallic adhesive with thermal and electrical conductivity. It comprises a paste mixture of a liquid metal having a melting temperature below 30.degree. C. and comprising: (1) 99.2-75 wt. % gallium and (2) aluminum or zinc and (3) optionally tin or indium; and a metallic powder selected from the group consisting of: zirconium, rare earth elements, copper, nickel, silver, antimony, cobalt, chromium, germanium, gold, iron, magnesium, manganese, platinum, palladium, and vanadium, and combinations of any of them.
Abstract:
Electrical solder compositions (by weight percent) having between 43-58% Sn; 38-52% Bi; and at least one of: 5-15%Sb; 1-4.0% Cu; 2% In; and 1-2% Ag, and having a melting temperature 133.degree.-167.degree. C. The solders are lead-free and have low melting points making them particularly useful for applications wherein components being joined involve thermoplastic substrates.