US4876120A
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Tailorable multi-layer printed wiring boards of controlled coefficient of thermal expansion
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1987-04-21
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Granted: 1989-10-24
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Expires: 2007-04-21
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed are improved laminates useful in the manufacture of multi-layer printed wiring boards (MLPWB) and laminates. Such improved composites contain at least one layer which is formed from a liquid crystal polymer selected from the group consisting of poly(para-phenylene benzobisthiazole), poly(paraphenylene benzobisoxazole), poly(2,5-benzothiazole), poly(2,5-benzoxazole), and mixtures thereof. The presently preferred liquid crystal polymer comprises poly(para-phenylene benzobisthiazole). The negative coefficient of thermal expansion and high modulus of elasticity of the liquid crystal polymers enable a laminate and MLPWB to be manufactured therefrom having a tailored coefficient of thermal expansion, broadly ranging from about 0 to 15 ppm/° C. MLPWBs constructed of polymeric core layers also are possible utilizing the preferred liquid crystal polymers of the present invention.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert E. Belke
- 👤 Louis Zakraysek
- 👤 Walter O. Pillar
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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2026-11-04 09:13
CPC Classifications
B; B32; B32B; B32B27/00; B32B27/06; B32B5/00; B32B5/02; B32B5/022; B32B5/22; B32B5/24; B32B5/26; B32B7/00; B32B7/04; B32B7/12; C; C09; C09K; C09K19/00; C09K19/04; C09K19/38; C09K19/3804; C09K19/3823; H; H05; H05K; H05K1/00; H05K1/02; H05K1/03; H05K1/0313; H05K1/032; H05K1/0346; H05K1/0353; H05K1/0366; B32B2260/00; B32B2260/04; B32B2260/046; B32B2305/00; B32B2305/08; B32B2305/10; B32B2305/20; B32B2307/00; B32B2307/70; B32B2307/704; B32B2325/00; B32B2327/00; B32B2327/06; B32B2331/00; B32B2331/04; B32B2367/00; B32B2375/00; B32B2377/00; B32B2457/00; B32B2457/08; C09K2323/00; C09K2323/05; C09K2323/057; H05K1/036; H05K2201/00; H05K2201/01; H05K2201/0137; H05K2201/0141; H05K2201/0145; H05K2201/02; H05K2201/0275; H05K2201/0278; H05K2201/0293; H05K2201/06; H05K2201/068; H05K3/00; H05K3/46; H05K3/4611; H05K3/4626; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S428/00; Y10S428/901; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24802; Y10T428/2481; Y10T428/24893; Y10T428/24917; Y10T428/31504; Y10T428/31678; Y10T428/31681; Y10T428/31721
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 30
Claim 1
Independent Claim
44 words
In a multi-layer printed wiring board (MLPWB) made from laminates with bonding sheets therebetween, the improvement which comprises at least one layer thereof formed from a liquid crystalline polymer selected from the group consisting of poly(para-phenylene benzobisthiazole), poly(para-phenylene benzobisoxazole), poly(2,5-benzothiazole), poly(2,5-benzoxazole), and mixtures thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
44 words
In a multi-layer printed wiring board (MLPWB) made from laminates with bonding sheets therebetween, the improvement which comprises at least one layer thereof formed from a liquid crystalline polymer selected from the group consisting of poly(para-phenylene benzobisthiazole), poly(para-phenylene benzobisoxazole), poly(2,5-benzothiazole), poly(2,5-benzoxazole), and mixtures thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The MLPWB of claim 1 wherein both the laminates and the bonding sheets are formed from a layer which is formed from said liquid crystal polymer.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The MLPWB of claim 1 wherein only said laminates are formed from said liquid crystal polymer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The MLPWB of claim 1 wherein only said bonding sheets are formed from said liquid crystal polymer.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The MLPWB of claim 1 wherein the reinforcement of said laminates partially comprises said liquid crystal polymer.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The MLPWB of claim 1 wherein said bonding sheets partially comprise said liquid crystal polymer.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The MLPWB of claim 1 wherein said liquid crystal polymer content is in the form of fabric, non-woven mat, continuous film, yarn, pulp, and particulates.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
The MLPWB of claim 1 wherein said laminate reinforcing layers comprise alternating layers, only some of which comprise said liquid crystal polymer.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
The MLPWB of claim 1 which contains an in-plane coefficient of thermal expansion ranging from between about 0 and about 15 ppm/°C.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
13 words
The MLPWB of claim 1 wherein said liquid crystal polymer comprises poly(para-phenylene benzobisthiazole).
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
43 words
A laminate for use in manufacturing a printed wiring board (PWB) which comprises two outer conductive layers having interposed therebetween a resinous bonding layer bearing a liquid crystal polymer reinforcement selected from the group consisting of poly(para-phenylene benzobisthiazole), poly(para-phenylene benzobisoxazole), poly(2,5-benzothiazole), and poly(2,5-benzoxazole).
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
43 words
A laminate for use in manufacturing a printed wiring board (PWB) which comprises two outer conductive layers having interposed therebetween a resinous bonding layer bearing a liquid crystal polymer reinforcement selected from the group consisting of poly(para-phenylene benzobisthiazole), poly(para-phenylene benzobisoxazole), poly(2,5-benzothiazole), and poly(2,5-benzoxazole).
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
14 words
The laminate of claim 11 wherein said liquid crystal polymer reinforcement comprises poly(para-phenylene benzobisthiazole).
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
22 words
The laminate of claim 11 wherein said liquid crystal polymer reinforcement is in the form of fabric, non-woven mat, or continuous film.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
17 words
The laminate of claim 13 wherein a combination of said forms are used in forming said laminate.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
23 words
The laminate of claim 11 wherein said conductive layers comprise reinforced laminates at least one of which comprises said liquid crystal polymer reinforcement.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
13 words
The laminate of claim 11 wherein said conductive layers are manufactured from copper.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
53 words
In the construction of a multi-layer printed wiring board (MLPWB), a method for controlling the in-plane linear coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) thereof which comprises forming at least one layer of said MLPWB from a liquid crystal polymer selected from the group consisting of poly(para-phenylene benzobisthiazole), poly(para-phenylene benzobisoxazole), poly(2,5-benzothiazole), poly(2,5-benzoxazole), and mixtures thereof.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
53 words
In the construction of a multi-layer printed wiring board (MLPWB), a method for controlling the in-plane linear coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) thereof which comprises forming at least one layer of said MLPWB from a liquid crystal polymer selected from the group consisting of poly(para-phenylene benzobisthiazole), poly(para-phenylene benzobisoxazole), poly(2,5-benzothiazole), poly(2,5-benzoxazole), and mixtures thereof.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 17 wherein said CTE is controlled to range from about 0 to about 15 ppm/°C.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 17 wherein said layer is formed from a heat-fusible resin and said liquid crystal polymer.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 17 wherein said liquid crystal polymer comprises poly(paraphenylene benzobisthiazole).
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 17 wherein a laminate of said MLPWB comprises two outer conductive layers having interposed therebetween said liquid crystal polymer layer.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 21 wherein said laminate partially comprises said liquid crystal polymer.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 17 wherein at least one bonding layer interposed between the laminates of said MLPWB is formed from said liquid crystal polymer.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 23 wherein at least one bonding sheet of said MLPWB partially comprises said liquid crystal polymer.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 17 wherein said liquid crystal polymer is supplied in the form of a fabric, a non-woven mat, or a continuous film.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 25 wherein a combination of forms is used.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 17 wherein said liquid crystal polymer is in the form of yarn, particulates, or pulp.
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