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Electroless plating performance of laser direct structuring materials

US8883900B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 25, 2011
Grant dateNov 11, 2014
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Expiry dateApr 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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