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Process for producing gold conductors
Assignee: EIDP Inc
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Filing: 1979-10-29
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Granted: 1980-11-25
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Expires: 1999-10-29
Abstract
Abstract Process for producing superior thick film gold conductors useful in electronic microcircuits containing small amounts of silver in the compositions. Improved properties prior to heat aging include surface characteristics, malleability and electrical conductivity. Improved properties of thermally aged aluminum wire bonds include adhesion, electrical continuity and electrical conductivity.
Inventors
- 👤 John J. Felten
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 05:50
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10W; H10W90/00; H01; H01B; H01B1/00; H01B1/14; H01B1/16; H05; H05K; H05K1/00; H05K1/02; H05K1/09; H05K1/092; H10W70/00; H10W70/60; H10W70/62; H10W70/66; H10W70/666
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A process for preparing a gold conductor metallization comprising applying a film of a gold conductor composition suitable for application in thick film microcircuitry consisting essentially of 80-90% by weight of the composition of gold powder, binder selected from the group consisting of copper oxide, cadmium oxide, bismuth oxide and mixtures of two or more of copper oxide, cadmium oxide and bismuth oxide, organic vehicle and 0.1-4% by weight of silver to a suitable substrate, said film having a wet thickness of approximately 30-80 microns, drying said film at about 80°-150° C. for about 5-15 minutes, and firing said dried film at about 800°-1050° C. for about 5-15 minutes.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
A process for preparing a gold conductor metallization comprising applying a film of a gold conductor composition suitable for application in thick film microcircuitry consisting essentially of 80-90% by weight of the composition of gold powder, binder selected from the group consisting of copper oxide, cadmium oxide, bismuth oxide and mixtures of two or more of copper oxide, cadmium oxide and bismuth oxide, organic vehicle and 0.1-4% by weight of silver to a suitable substrate, said film having a wet thickness of approximately 30-80 microns, drying said film at about 80°-150° C. for about 5-15 minutes, and firing said dried film at about 800°-1050° C. for about 5-15 minutes.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the silver of the gold conductor composition is metallic silver.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the silver is selected from the group consisting of silver resinate and silver oxide.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the gold powder comprises 80-90% by weight of the composition, the binder comprises 0.25-5% by weight of the composition, the silver comprises 0.1-4% by weight of the composition, and organic vehicle comprises the remainder of the composition.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the organic vehicle is selected from the group consisting of solutions and dispersions of ethyl cellulose, polybutyl methacrylate, poly-α-methylstyrene, poly(ethylene-vinylacetate), and mixtures of two or more of ethyl cellulose, polybutyl methacrylate, poly-α-methylstyrene and poly(ethylene-vinylacetate).
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
The process of claim 5 wherein the solutions and dispersions also include an additive selected from the group consisting of thixotropes, wetting agents, stabilizers and mixtures of two or more of thixotropes, wetting agents and stabilizers.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
51 words
The process of claim 4 wherein the gold powder comprises 80-88% by weight of the composition, the binder is one or more metal oxides and comprises 0.3-3% by weight of the composition, the silver comprises 0.25-2% by weight of the composition, and the organic vehicle comprises the remainder of the composition.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
44 words
The process of claim 7 wherein the gold powder comprises 82-86% by weight of the composition, the binder comprises 1.5-2.5% by weight of the composition, the silver comprises 0.5-1% by weight of the composition, and the organic vehicle comprises the remainder of the composition.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-11-25 | 1984-05-26 | 1984-11-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-11-25 | 1988-05-26 | 1988-11-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-11-25 | 1992-05-26 | 1992-11-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |