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Copper-clad polyetherimide laminates with high peel strength

US5364703A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 16, 1990
Grant dateNov 15, 1994
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Expiry dateJan 16, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/31721
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention is directed to improving the peel strength of copper foil laminated to polyetherimide substrates which optionally are reinforced. The improvement in process comprises coating one side of the copper foil with an adhesive composition, placing the coated side of the copper foil in contact with pre-formed polyetherimide substrate, and heat-pressing the resulting build-up to form a cured laminate of improved peel strength. The adhesive composition utilized comprises a blend of a polyvinyl butyral resin; one or more resole resins, and an organic solvent. Heat-pressing conditions comprise a temperature ranging from about 450.degree. to 550.degree. F. and pressing conditions ranging from about 100 to 700 psi. Within this temperature/pressure range, the adhesive-coated copper foil mated with the pre-formed polyetherimide substrate yields desired peel strengths without inducing excessive flow of the polyetherimide substrate, i.e. maintaining a pre-desired thickness .+-.7.5%.

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