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Solderable anisotropically conductive composition and method of using same
Assignee: Henkel Corp
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Filing: 1993-06-28
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Granted: 1994-09-13
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Expires: 2013-06-28
Abstract
Abstract A novel anisotropically conductive solder paste and a method of use thereof to join metallic parts in electronic manufacturing processes, in particular surface-mount electronic manufacturing processes. The solder paste is fluxless and reflowable for purposes of repair and achieves electrical anisotropy by soldering component leads to circuit board pads, while maintaining electrical insulation properties between adjacent joints.
Inventors
- 👤 Eckart Mathias
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-04 20:52
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23K; B23K35/00; B23K35/22; B23K35/36; B23K35/3612; B23K35/3613; H; H05; H05K; H05K3/00; H05K3/30; H05K3/32; H05K3/34; H05K3/3465; H05K3/3485; B23K35/02; B23K35/0222; B23K35/0244; B23K35/025; H05K2201/00; H05K2201/01; H05K2201/0104; H05K2201/0129; H05K3/321; H05K3/323; H10; H10W; H10W72/00; H10W72/30; H10W72/321; H10W72/325; H10W72/351; H10W72/352
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
75 words
An anisotropically-conductive solder paste composition which comprises finely-divided metal alloy particles dispersed in a solution of an organic polymer in an organic solvent which has a boiling point above the softening temperature of the polymer and no higher than the melting point of the metal alloy particles, wherein the polymer has a softening temperature at or below the melting point of the metal alloy particles and where said composition is free of a fluxing agent.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
75 words
An anisotropically-conductive solder paste composition which comprises finely-divided metal alloy particles dispersed in a solution of an organic polymer in an organic solvent which has a boiling point above the softening temperature of the polymer and no higher than the melting point of the metal alloy particles, wherein the polymer has a softening temperature at or below the melting point of the metal alloy particles and where said composition is free of a fluxing agent.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The solder paste composition of claim 1 in which the metal alloy particles are selected from the group consisting of tin/lead alloy, tin/lead/silver alloy, bismuth/tin alloy, and indium/tin alloy.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The solder paste composition of claim 1 in which the particle size of the metal alloy particles is less than about 74 microns.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The solder paste composition of claim 3 in which the particle size of the metal alloy particles is less than about 15 microns.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The solder paste composition of claim 1 wherein the organic polymer is a thermoplastic polymer which is heat-softenable at or below the melting point of the metal alloy particles.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The solder paste composition of claim 5 wherein the thermoplastic polymer is a polyester, a polyvinyl chloride, a polyvinyl fluoride, a polyamide, a polyethylene, a polystyrene or a polyurethane.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
The solder paste composition of claim 1 in which metal alloy particles are present in an amount of about 50 to about 90 weight percent based on the total weight of the paste.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
The solder paste composition of claim 5 in which said solution of organic polymer in an organic solvent is from about 10 to about 50 weight percent based on the total weight of the paste.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
The solder paste composition of claim 1 in which said solvent is selected from the group consisting of aliphatic and aromatic alcohols, aliphatic and aromatic esters, aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons, aromatic-aliphatic hydrocarbons, and mixtures thereof.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
153 words
A surface mount electronic manufacturing process comprising a) applying an anisotropically-conductive solder paste onto the pads and spaces of a printed circuit board; b) placing electronic surface mount components onto the printed circuit board wherein the leads of the electronic components are in contact with the solder paste coated pads; c) heating the printed circuit board at a temperature and for a period of time sufficient to cause the solder paste to melt; and d) allowing the printed circuit board to cool; wherein the solder paste is free of a fluxing agent and comprises finely-divided metal alloy particles dispersed in a solution of an organic polymer in an organic solvent which has a boiling point above the softening temperature of the polymer and no higher than the melting temperature of the metal alloy particles and wherein the polymer has a softening temperature at or below the melting point of the metal alloy particles.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
153 words
A surface mount electronic manufacturing process comprising a) applying an anisotropically-conductive solder paste onto the pads and spaces of a printed circuit board; b) placing electronic surface mount components onto the printed circuit board wherein the leads of the electronic components are in contact with the solder paste coated pads; c) heating the printed circuit board at a temperature and for a period of time sufficient to cause the solder paste to melt; and d) allowing the printed circuit board to cool; wherein the solder paste is free of a fluxing agent and comprises finely-divided metal alloy particles dispersed in a solution of an organic polymer in an organic solvent which has a boiling point above the softening temperature of the polymer and no higher than the melting temperature of the metal alloy particles and wherein the polymer has a softening temperature at or below the melting point of the metal alloy particles.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
28 words
The process of claim 10 in which the organic polymer is a thermoplastic polymer which is heat-softenable at or below the melting point of the metal alloy particles.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
28 words
The process of claim 11 in which said thermoplastic polymer is selected from the group consisting of polyamides, polyesters, and polyvinyl chlorides, polyvinyl fluorides, polyethylenes, polyurethanes, or polystyrenes.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
27 words
The process of claim 10 in which the metal alloy particles are selected from the group consisting of tin/lead alloy, tin/lead/silver alloy, bismuth/tin alloy, and indium/tin alloy.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
35 words
The process of claim 11 in which the volatile organic solvent is selected from the group consisting of aliphatic and aromatic alcohols, aliphatic and aromatic esters, aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, aromatic-aliphatic hydrocarbons, and mixtures thereof.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
48 words
The process of claim 10 which further comprises the step of applying pressure onto the electronic surface mount components between steps (b) and (c), wherein said pressure is applied in an amount sufficient to provide coplanarity of the component leads with the pads of the printed circuit board.
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