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Conformal Coating over No Clean Flux

As the proliferation of modern day electronics continues to drive miniaturization and functionality,electronic designers/assemblers face the issue of environmental exposure and uncommon applica .. read more

Effect of Plasma Surface Treatment for Peel Strength of Metallization Based on Polyimide

The purpose of this study is to investigate the optimum plasma processing as a pre-treatment for the surface of Polyimide (PI) in order to increase adhesion strength of electroless copper (Cu) .. read more

Thermal Expansion of Silicones in Electronic Reliability

CTE mismatches during temperature cycling can cause significant movement of components and materials relative to one another,which in turn stresses solder joints and wirebonds. Silicones are of .. read more

Low Temperature Characteristics of Silicones

Silicones are often used to protect electronic applications designed for cold environments. The low temperature flexibility of silicones is well recognized,but not as well understood. While the .. read more

Parylene as a Suppressant for Tin Whiskers Growth on Printed Circuit Boards

With the implementation of RoHS directives,pure tin plating is replacing lead in the tin-alloy used in the printed circuit boards and other worldwide electronics. Although use of tin provides a .. read more

The Development of Dry Film Photoresist with 15um Lines and Spaces Resolution for Semi-Additive Processing

Next generation IC substrate designs will feature higher interconnect density and faster signal speed than current designs. Circuitization of these substrates uses copper pattern plating follow .. read more

Flexible PCB Plating Through Hole Considerations,Experiences and Solutions

Due to the worldwide increase in demand for flex and flex-rigid panels as well as the shift in the required designs of panels there is an extreme need for improved PTH processing. There are sev .. read more

High Frequency Conductor Loss Impact of Oxide and Oxide Alternative Processes

In most of today's high speed digital interconnects,the signal loss associated with the printed circuit board (PCB) is the dominate factor. Material selection,trace geometry,and choice of coppe .. read more

Method for Determining the Adhesion of Reflow Encapsulant Attached Components

A simple and cost effective method has been developed in order to test adhesion of components to a circuit board via a reflow encapsulant. Originally,a mechanical shock test similar to current .. read more

Adhesiveless Copper on Polyimide Substrate with Nickel-Chromium Tiecoat

Adhesiveless copper on polyimide substrates are used extensively for high density,flexible circuit applications. A typical construction includes the polyimide substrate,a thin vacuum deposited .. read more

Conformal Coating over No Clean Flux

As the proliferation of modern day electronics continues to drive miniaturization and functionality,electronic designers/assemblers face the issue of environmental exposure and uncommon applica .. read more

Effect of Plasma Surface Treatment for Peel Strength of Metallization Based on Polyimide

The purpose of this study is to investigate the optimum plasma processing as a pre-treatment for the surface of Polyimide (PI) in order to increase adhesion strength of electroless copper (Cu) .. read more

Thermal Expansion of Silicones in Electronic Reliability

CTE mismatches during temperature cycling can cause significant movement of components and materials relative to one another,which in turn stresses solder joints and wirebonds. Silicones are of .. read more

Low Temperature Characteristics of Silicones

Silicones are often used to protect electronic applications designed for cold environments. The low temperature flexibility of silicones is well recognized,but not as well understood. While the .. read more

Parylene as a Suppressant for Tin Whiskers Growth on Printed Circuit Boards

With the implementation of RoHS directives,pure tin plating is replacing lead in the tin-alloy used in the printed circuit boards and other worldwide electronics. Although use of tin provides a .. read more

The Development of Dry Film Photoresist with 15um Lines and Spaces Resolution for Semi-Additive Processing

Next generation IC substrate designs will feature higher interconnect density and faster signal speed than current designs. Circuitization of these substrates uses copper pattern plating follow .. read more

Flexible PCB Plating Through Hole Considerations,Experiences and Solutions

Due to the worldwide increase in demand for flex and flex-rigid panels as well as the shift in the required designs of panels there is an extreme need for improved PTH processing. There are sev .. read more

High Frequency Conductor Loss Impact of Oxide and Oxide Alternative Processes

In most of today's high speed digital interconnects,the signal loss associated with the printed circuit board (PCB) is the dominate factor. Material selection,trace geometry,and choice of coppe .. read more

Method for Determining the Adhesion of Reflow Encapsulant Attached Components

A simple and cost effective method has been developed in order to test adhesion of components to a circuit board via a reflow encapsulant. Originally,a mechanical shock test similar to current .. read more

Adhesiveless Copper on Polyimide Substrate with Nickel-Chromium Tiecoat

Adhesiveless copper on polyimide substrates are used extensively for high density,flexible circuit applications. A typical construction includes the polyimide substrate,a thin vacuum deposited .. read more