Abstract: Disclosed herein are various embodiments and examples of conformal coatings that are formed by a variety of formulations and curing methods. In one embodiment, resins that are capable of thiol-ene polymerization are used. In another embodiment, reactive acrylic liquid elastomers are used. In yet another embodiment, epoxy resins are used in combination with other chemistries to produce useful physical properties for the conformal coatings.

Abstract: A method is presented for forming a bumped substrate and for forming an electrical circuit which includes the bumped substrate. The method of forming the bumped substrate includes forming at least one electrically conductive polymer bump on each of a first set of bond pads of the substrate. At least one electrically conductive polymer bump is then formed on each of a second set of the bond pads of the substrate. The circuit is formed by selectively forming an organic protective layer around the bond pads of a second substrate by laser ablation of an organic protective coating polymer bumps on the first and second portions of the bond pads of the first substrate are then contacted with the bond pads of the second substrate, thereby forming the electrical circuit.

Abstract: A method is presented for interconnecting bond pads of a flip chip with bond pads of a substrate by an electrically conductive polymer. An organic protective layer is selectively formed over a surface of a flip chip to thereby leave exposed bond pads on the flip chip. Monomer is formed on the bond pads extending to a level beyond the organic protective layer to form bumps. The bumps are aligned with bond pads of a substrate and then contacted to those bond pads. The bumps can be polymerized either before or after contacting the bumps to the bond pads of the substrate to form electrically conductive interconnections between the bond pads of the flip chip and the bond pads of the substrate.

Abstract: A method is presented for interconnecting bond pads of a flip chip with bond pads of a substrate by an electrically conductive polymer. A first organic protective layer is selectively formed over a surface of a flip chip to thereby leave exposed bond pads on the flip chip. An electrically conductive polymerizable precursor is disposed on the bond pads extending to a level beyond the organic protective layer. The first and second layers are polymerized to form electrically conductive bumps. A second organic protective layer is then formed on the surface of the substrate around the substrate bond pads, leaving the substrate bond pads exposed. An electrically conductive adhesive is then disposed on the substrate bond pads. The bumps are aligned with bond pads of a substrate and then contacted to those bond pads. The adhesive is polymerized to form electrical interconnections between the flip chip bond pads and the substrate bond pads.

Abstract: A method is presented for interconnecting bond pads of a flip chip with bond pads of a substrate by an electrically conductive polymer. An organic protective layer is selectively formed over a surface of a flip chip to thereby leave exposed bond pads on the flip chip. Electrically conductive polymerizable precursor is formed on the bond pads extending to a level beyond the organic protective layer to form bumps. The bumps are aligned with bond pads of a substrate and then contacted to those bond pads. The bumps can be polymerized either before or after contacting the bumps to the bond pads of the substrate to form electrically conductive interconnections between the bond pads of the flip chip and the bond pads of the substrate.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are disclosed for absorbing moisture when moisture constraints are present. The moisture absorbing compositions include a curable epoxy resin, a curing agent, and an anhydride of a carboxylic acid. In one embodiment, the anhydride component is present in an amount sufficient both to cure the resin and to absorb the moisture. In other embodiments, a separate curing agent is included. Methods employing such compositions as adhesives or coatings, particularly in electronic device packaging, also are disclosed.

Abstract: A tool for finishing a termination on a fiber optic cable has a base element cast of synthetic resin material to form a reference surface and a mounting passage, and mounts a connector element in the passage adjustably for calibrated repositioning relative to the reference surface.