Electroless plating performance of laser direct structuring materials
US8883900B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 25, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 11, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08K2201/014
- WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Thermoplastic compositions that are capable of being used in a laser direct structuring process to provide enhanced plating performance and good mechanical properties. The compositions of the present invention include a thermoplastic base resin, a laser direct structuring additive and a white pigment. The compositions can be used in a variety of applications such as personal computers, notebook and portable computers, cell phone antennas and other such communications equipment, medical applications, RFID applications, and automotive applications.
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