Abstract:
A high density electronic circuit module which includes a thin flexible film chip carrier having circuitry on both sides thereof. The double-sided thin, flexible circuitry is fabricated by depositing a first layer of chrome-copper-chrome circuitry on an aluminum substrate. This first layer of chrone-copper-chrome circuitry is covered with a layer of polyimide. Vias are etched into the polyimide. Next, a second layer of chrome-copper-chrome circuitry is deposited on top of the polyimide. The first and second layers of circuitry are connected through the etched vias. Finally, hydrochloric acid is utilized to etch away the aluminum substrate carrier. It is noted that hydrochloric acid etches aluminum whereas it does not etch chrome-copper-chrome circuitry.
Abstract:
A flexible membrane touch panel switch having contacts comprised of a first set of thin conductive metal film strips formed on a first layer, and of a second set of thin conductive metal film strips orthogonal to the first set and formed on a second layer, the second layer being spaced apart from and selectively movable into contact with the first layer, the panel further having silver conductive leads formed on each of the layers, each lead being integrally affixed at one end to, in electrical contact with, and extending from one of the strips for connection to external circuitry.
Abstract:
An electrical network containing at least one electric resistor, includes a support foil and at least one resistance layer coating the support foil forming the at least one electric resistor. The support foil and resistance layer are folded along a zig-zag line forming two outer surfaces of the resistance layer. Contact layers are each disposed on a different one of the outer surfaces of the resistance layer, a plastic layer is applied on the contact layers, and outer contact layers each make contact with a different one of the contact layers. A method is also provided for producing the same.
Abstract:
A low temperature (about 0.degree. C. to about 100.degree. C.) method is disclosed for forming an ultrathin film of copper on an aluminum carrier sheet. By this method, which employs matte finish aluminum foil, the peel strength for separating the aluminum carrier from the copper film can be preset at a desired value between 0.1 and 2 pounds per inch.
Abstract:
A copper-clad laminate having special utility in the production of high resolution printed circuit patterns by either subtractive or semi-additive processing is made by vapor depositing a film of zinc on a copper film on a silica-coated aluminum carrier sheet, vapor depositing a silica film on the resulting zinc-copper foil, bonding the resulting body to a substrate and then stripping the silica-coated aluminum carrier sheet from the copper-clad laminate.
Abstract:
A mechanically stable electrical network has a metal carrier and an insulating layer which supports the electrical network on the metal carrier.
Abstract:
In a method of manufacture of a multilayer ceramic board, a conductor land is formed and baked on a first substrate. A second substrate on which the wiring pattern is formed is then electrically connected to the first substrate via the land. An error in the substrate due to shrinkage at the time of sintering is thereby compensated by the conductor land. This assures the formation of a highly accurate wiring pattern on the sintered substrate surface, despite shrinkage of the ceramic during sintering of the raw sheets of ceramic.
Abstract:
A METHOD OF MAKING MICROFUSES ON A THIN FILM CIRCUITRY PANEL COMPRISING DEPOSITING A LAYER OF CHROMIUM ON A SUBSTRATE AND THEN ETCHING SAID CHROMIUM TO PROVIDE A PLURALITY OF RECTANGULAR AREAS EACH HAVING A NOTCH THEREIN. A LAYER OF CONDUCTIVE METAL IS PROVIDED AT EACH END OF EACH RECTANGULAR AREA TO SERVE AS CONDUCTORS.
Abstract:
A multilayer thin film circuit board having thin film layers of the thermite reaction class, such as tungstic oxide and aluminum materials, coupled to a switched voltage source to be switched in circuit to cause ignition of the thermite layer and cause destruction of the film circuit.