Method and composition for obtaining image reversal in epoxy formulations based upon photoinhibition
US5266444A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 10, 1992 |
| Grant date | Nov 30, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 10, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S430/118
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and composition are shown for producing a positive-acting photoimagible epoxy resin. In addition to the epoxy resin, the compositions include a dual component cross-linking system which combines a basic curing agent with an onium or arylonium salt. The onium or arylonium salt produces a protic acid upon exposure to irradiation causing a reaction with the basic curing agent which renders the agent ineffective as an epoxy curing agent during subsequent heating. During a subsequent bake operation, only the unexposed regions of the epoxy will cross-link. As a result, the exposed areas wash away, leaving only the cured reverse image.
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