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Polymer interconnect structure

US4902857A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 27, 1988
Grant dateFeb 20, 1990
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Expiry dateDec 27, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2991
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A conductive polymer interconnect structure (10) is comprised of an insulative polymer (18), a silicone or an epoxy, having a plurality of particles (20) arranged therein to provide conductive paths which extend in the z direction. At least a portion of those particles (20) proximate a separate one of the major surfaces of the matrix has at least a portion thereof coated with a solder 24 whose composition is tailored to melt below the cure temperature of the matrix (18). In this way, when the matrix (18) is sandwiched between a pair of conductive members (12 and 14) and the matrix is cured, a metallurgical bond, rather than a mechanical bond, will be formed between the members.

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