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Anodized aluminum electronic package components
Assignee: Advanced Technology Interconnect Inc
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Filing: 1993-08-31
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Granted: 1995-04-04
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Expires: 2013-08-31
Abstract
Abstract A process for producing electronic package components from an aluminum alloy is disclosed. The components have a black color through integral color anodization. The desired color, thickness and surface finish are achieved by regulation of amperage during anodization. The amperage is rapidly raised to in excess of 80 amps per square foot and then allowed to gradually decrease as a function of oxide growth.
Inventors
- 👤 Anthony M. Pasqualoni
- 👤 Deepak Mahulikar
- 👤 Satish K. Jalota
- 👤 Andrew J. Brock
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 10:22
CPC Classifications
C; C25; C25D; C25D11/00; C25D11/02; C25D11/04; C25D11/14; H; H05; H05K; H05K3/00; H05K3/44; H10; H10W; H10W70/00; H10W70/60; H10W70/67; H10W70/68; H10W70/682; H10W90/00; H10W90/701; H10W90/751; H10W90/756
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
An electronic package component, comprising: an aluminum alloy substrate having a first and an opposing second surface and sides; a black integral anodization layer coating at least said second surface and the sides of said aluminum alloy substrate, said anodization layer having pores with an average diameter of from about 50 to about 500 angstroms and an average macroscopic surface roughness in excess of about 4,000 angstroms; an integrated circuit device bonded to said aluminum alloy substrate; and a bonding agent in contact with a portion of said first surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
An electronic package component, comprising: an aluminum alloy substrate having a first and an opposing second surface and sides; a black integral anodization layer coating at least said second surface and the sides of said aluminum alloy substrate, said anodization layer having pores with an average diameter of from about 50 to about 500 angstroms and an average macroscopic surface roughness in excess of about 4,000 angstroms; an integrated circuit device bonded to said aluminum alloy substrate; and a bonding agent in contact with a portion of said first surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The electronic package component of claim 1 wherein said anodization layer has pores with an average diameter of from about 75 to about 200 angstroms.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The electronic package component of claim 1 wherein said bonding agent is a polymer adhesive.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The electronic package component of claim 3 wherein said portion of said first surface contacting said bonding agent is also coated with a black integral anodization layer.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The electronic package component of claim 4 wherein said anodization layer has a thickness of from about 0.2 to about 1.0 mils.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The electronic package component of claim 5 wherein the thickness of said anodization layer is from about 0.5 to about 0.8 mils.
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