Abstract: Curable polyimides and compositions thereof with very good dielectric properties are provided. Prepregs of these compositions laminated with copper foil to prepare copper clad laminates having Tg>150 C and Df<0.0025 are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides curable polyimides with low color that are resistant to long term thermo-oxidative degradation. These materials, which include polyimides that are fully aromatic, are synthesized in anisole and are contemplated for use in high temperature applications such as in the aerospace industry and for use as encapsulants for light emitting diodes that will be exposed to high temperatures.

Abstract: Curable polyimides with very good dielectric properties have been prepared. These materials also are ideal for being transformed into flexible films that are ready to be laminated for example between copper foils for applications such as copper clad laminates.

Abstract: Phenolic-terminated and phenolic pendent curable polyimides with very good dielectric properties have been prepared. These materials in combination with epoxy resins and other co-curable resins are ideal for being transformed into flexible films that are ready to be laminated for example between copper foils for applications such as copper-clad laminates for a variety of electronics applications.

Abstract: The present invention provides curable, high molecular weight (>20,000 Daltons) polyimide compounds. The polyimides, once cured, possess a wide range of glass transition temperatures, have high tensile strength and high elongation. Furthermore, the cured polyimides are hydrophobic, have high glass transition temperatures, low coefficient of thermal expansion, very low dielectric constant and very low dielectric dissipation factor.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions, including die attach adhesives, coatings and underfill materials, which are useful in electronics packaging and the composite fields. Specifically, the invention provides liquid and very low melting epoxy-maleimide compositions that co-cure upon the addition of an anionic cure catalyst in the absence of any other cure catalyst.

Abstract: Curable functionalized imide-linked polyimides compounds have been synthesized that have been found to possess very low dielectric constant and extremely low dissipation factor. These compounds also have a range of high to low modulus, extremely low moisture uptake and are very thermally stable. The combination of these materials in formulation along with functionalized polyethylene, polypropylene, polybutadiens have been found to be ideal for forming films and coatings for the microelectronic applications, multiplayer capacitors and interconnects, and high power cables and wire coatings. The addition of perfluorinated hydrocarbons, and POSS nanoparticles to the formulations have decreased the dielectric constant and dielectric dissipation factor further, and have also improved the flammability of the compositions.

Abstract: The invention is based on the discovery that a remarkable improvement in the performance of maleimide thermosets can be achieved by incorporating amide-extended maleimides into an adhesive formulation. Amide-extended maleimides described herein can be used to toughen bismaleimide thermosetting materials without sacrificing any thermal stability. Amide-extended maleimides are readily prepared by reacting a bismaleimide with an appropriate amine via the well-known Michael addition reaction. Acylation of the resulting secondary amines provides the amide-extended maleimide. The acylating agent can also be used to introduce polymerizable functional groups into the backbones of these thermoset monomers. Amide-extended acrylate and methacrylate monomers can also be prepared.

Abstract: Hydrophobic, low modulus, photoimagable, functionalized polyimides have been discovered that can be developed using aqueous solutions. In particular, compositions containing the functionalized polyimides of the current invention can be used in the photolithography step for the passivation layer on a silicon wafer to reduce stress in thin wafers, or as a low modulus hydrophobic solder mask. These materials can serve as protective layers in other applications in which a thin, flexible, and hydrophobic polymer is required.

Abstract: Anaerobic adhesive compositions have been developed that are very thermally stable, and are also extremely hydrophobic to allow for formulations that can withstand extreme harsh temperature, pressure and moisture environments.

Abstract: Low viscosity, radiation curable compositions have been developed that produce plastics with silicone rubber-like properties. These compositions have also been shown to give great adhesion to plastics. The combination of an ethylenically unsaturated oligomer with di- or polythiol compound, reactive diluents and a radical initiator will produce these properties. These materials can find use in many areas such as: Electronics packaging, displays, conformal coatings, seals, gaskets, fiber optics coatings, and golf ball coatings.

Abstract: The present invention provides polyimide polymer materials for passivating semiconductor wafers and methods for fabricating thereof. The present invention further provides a device that includes a semiconductor wafer and a passivating layer disposed on the surface of the wafer, wherein the passivating layer comprises such polyimide polymers.

Abstract: The invention is based on the discovery that a remarkable improvement in the performance of maleimide thermosets can be achieved by incorporating amide-extended maleimides into an adhesive formulation. Amide-extended maleimides described herein can be used to toughen bismaleimide thermosetting materials without sacrificing any thermal stability. Amide-extended maleimides are readily prepared by reacting a bismaleimide with an appropriate amine via the well-known Michael addition reaction. Acylation of the resulting secondary amines provides the amide-extended maleimide. The acylating agent can also be used to introduce polymerizable functional groups into the backbones of these thermoset monomers. Amide-extended acrylate and methacrylate monomers can also be prepared.

Abstract: The present invention provides polyimide polymer materials for passivating semiconductor wafers and methods for fabricating thereof. The present invention further provides a device that includes a semiconductor wafer and a passivating layer disposed on the surface of the wafer, wherein the passivating layer comprises such polyimide polymers.

Abstract: The invention is directed to maleimide thermosets incorporating imide-extended mono-, bis-, or polymaleimide compounds. These imide-extended maleimide compounds are prepared by the condensation of appropriate anhydrides with appropriate diamines to give amine terminated compounds. These compounds are then condensed with excess maleic anhydride to yield imide-extended maleimide compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides polyimide polymer materials for passivating semiconductor wafers and methods for fabricating thereof. The present invention further provides a device that includes a semiconductor wafer and a passivating layer disposed on the surface of the wafer, wherein the passivating layer comprises such polyimide polymers.

Abstract: The invention provides hetero-functional compound compounds useful in a variety of adhesive applications. More particularly, the invention provides compounds bearing at least one electron rich olefinic bond and at least one electron poor olefinic bond, wherein the two olefinic bonds are separated by a C3 to about C500 aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, or aromatic spacer.

Abstract: Low viscosity, radiation curable compositions have been developed that produce plastics with silicone rubber-like properties. These compositions have also been shown to give great adhesion to plastics. The combination of an ethylenically unsaturated oligomer with di- or polythiol compound, reactive diluents and a radical initiator will produce these properties. These materials can find use in many areas such as: Electronics packaging, displays, conformal coatings, seals, gaskets, fiber optics coatings, and golf ball coatings.

Abstract: The invention is directed to maleimide thermosets incorporating imide-extended mono-, bis-, or polymaleimide compounds. These imide-extended maleimide compounds are prepared by the condensation of appropriate anhydrides with appropriate diamines to give amine terminated compounds. These compounds are then condensed with excess maleic anhydride to yield imide-extended maleimide compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides polyimide polymer materials for passivating semiconductor wafers and methods for fabricating thereof.