Abstract: A negative-working imaging composition suitable for use as a dry film resist, comprises, in admixture, (a) a polymeric binder, (b) a Co (III) compound capable of partial reduction to Co (II) upon exposure to activating radiation, and (c) a redox transfer ligand capable of reacting with Co (II) to form a Co (II) chelate which reduces adjacent remaining Co (III) compound and forms a Co (III) chelate effective to provide imagewise differential solubility to the composition. The composition can be imagewise exposed to activating radiation, such as a laser, heated, and developed with a developer to form a resist image in the exposed areas. An element comprising a support and a layer of the above-described composition is particularly useful in the manufacture of printed circuit boards by laser direct imaging.

Abstract: Novel diazepinium compounds having the structural formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.2 and R.sup.4 are individually alkyl of 3 to 7 carbon atoms R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are individually H or alkyl; and X.crclbar. is an anion. The compounds are of the class of amidiniums, useful as dyes. The compounds are particularly useful in antireflective layers having unexpected thermal resistance for use in photoresist applications.

Abstract: A laminate, adapted for manufacturing frames of metal beam leads that are bonded to integrated circuit chips, comprises(a) a flexible metal strip,(b) a layer of a first resist adhered to one surface of the metal strip, and(c) a layer of a second resist adhered to the opposite surface of the metal strip, wherein said second resist is a positive-working resist having a polysulfonamide binder whereby improved mechanical properties including flexibility and adhesion to the metal are obtained.

Abstract: Positive-working imaging compositions comprise a polymeric binder and a quinone sensitizer which provides alkali solubility to the composition when exposed to activating radiation.

Abstract: There are disclosed antireflecting compounds and layers used in admixture with or adjacent to a positive-working, non-silver halide photosensitive layer. The resulting antireflecting layers have unexpected thermal resistances, needed for the thermal planarization usually given to such photoresists.

Abstract: Novel adducts of phthalaldehyde are disclosed, as well as imaging compositions and imaging elements incorporating them. A method is also disclosed for minimizing dimensional changes in the element during processing.

Abstract: A silver image and dye image are provided in a photothermographic element comprising a support bearing, in reactive association, (A) a silver compound capable of forming a silver image, and (B) a dye-forming combination comprising (a) a cobalt (III) amine complex capable of releasing ammonia or an amine at processing temperature in the presence of silver and (b) an aromatic 1,2-dialdehyde capable of forming a dye upon reaction with an amine or ammonia. Improvements are provided in such an element by a cyclic imide melt former-silver solvent which is capable of promoting dye formation at processing temperature. A silver image and dye image are formed in such an exposed photothermographic element upon thermal processing. The photothermographic element optionally can comprise a dye image receiver layer.

Abstract: A heat erasable photographic material comprises, in reactive association, in a suitable binder:(a) photographic silver halide;(b) a mild oxidizing agent which consists essentially of a cobalt(III) amine salt which, upon heating of the photographic material, will oxidize any latent image silver present in the photographic material; and(c) a weak complexing agent for the oxidized silver.Any latent image silver in the photographic material is erased upon brief uniform heating of the photographic material. The photographic material is light handleable prior to uniform heating. After uniform heating, the photographic material is capable of being imagewise exposed and processed to produce a developed silver image. The photographic material may comprise a selected silver halide developing agent.

Abstract: Novel adducts of phthalaldehyde are disclosed, as well as imaging compositions and imaging elements incorporating them. A method is also disclosed for minimizing dimensional changes in the element during processing.

Abstract: There is disclosed an image-forming composition and element comprising a cobalt(III) complex containing amine ligands, an aromatic dialdehyde which forms, in the presence of reduction products of the complex, a reducing agent for the complex, and an organic oxidizing agent to improve the image properties of the composition.

Abstract: There are disclosed an imaging composition, element and method featuring an aromatic dialdehyde that reacts with an exposure-generated amine to form a dye. The photographic speed of the reaction is improved by incorporating into the composition an imide capable of providing an ##STR1## moiety when heated.

Abstract: An image-forming element is disclosed comprised of a support and a coating thereon containing a cobalt(III)complex and a compound containing a conjugated .pi. bonding system capable of forming at least a bidentate chelate with cobalt(III). The coating is predominantly free of anions which will form conjugate acids by deprotonation of a cobalt(II)complex containing the chelating compound. In one preferred form the image-forming element is radiation-sensitive. In this form the image-forming element can contain a photoactivator capable of initiating reduction of the cobalt(III)complex. An imaging process is disclosed in which the coating is exposed to actinic radiation to produce an image. Images can be recorded directly within the image-forming coating or in a separate image-recording element or layer by use of the residual cobalt(III)complex or by use of one or more of the reaction products produced by exposure.

Abstract: An image-forming element is disclosed comprised of a support and a coating thereon containing a cobalt(III)complex and a compound containing a conjugated .pi. bonding system capable of forming at least a bidentate chelate with cobalt(III). The coating is predominantly free of anions which will form conjugate acids by deprotonation of a cobalt(II)complex containing the chelating compound. In one preferred form the image-forming element is radiation-sensitive. In this form the image-forming element can contain a photoactivator capable of initiating reduction of the cobalt(III)complex. An imaging process is disclosed in which the coating is exposed to actinic radiation to produce an image. Images can be recorded directly within the image-forming coating or in a separate image-recording element or layer by use of the residual cobalt(III)complex or by use of one or more of the reaction products produced by exposure.

Abstract: An image-forming element is disclosed comprised of a support and a coating thereon containing a cobalt(III)complex and a compound containing a conjugated .pi. bonding system capable of forming at least a bidentate chelate with cobalt(III). The coating is predominantly free of anions which will form conjugate acids by deprotonation of a cobalt(II)complex containing the chelating compound. In one preferred form the image-forming element is radiation-sensitive. In this form the image-forming element can contain a photoactivator capable of initiating reduction of the cobalt(III)complex. An imaging process is disclosed in which the coating is exposed to actinic radiation to produce an image. Images can be recorded directly within the image-forming coating or in a separate image-recording element or layer by use of the residual cobalt(III)complex or by use of one or more of the reaction products produced by exposure.

Abstract: An image-forming element is disclosed comprised of a support and a coating thereon containing a cobalt(III)complex and a compound containing a conjugated .pi. bonding system capable of forming at least a bidentate chelate with cobalt(III). The coating is predominantly free of anions which will form conjugate acids by deprotonation of a cobalt(II)complex containing the chelating compound. In one preferred form the image-forming element is radiation-sensitive. In this form the image-forming element can contain a photoactivator capable of initiating reduction of the cobalt(III)complex. An imaging process is disclosed in which the coating is exposed to actinic radiation to produce an image. Images can be recorded directly within the image-forming coating or in a separate image-recording element or layer by use of the residual cobalt(III)complex or by use of one or more of the reaction products produced by exposure.