Abstract: A polyimide copolymer represented by formula (I) or formula (II) is provided. In formula (I) or formula (II), B is a cycloaliphatic group or aromatic group, A is an aromatic group, R is hydrogen or phenyl, and m and n are 20-50. The invention also provides a method for fabricating a patterned metal oxide layer.

Abstract: Additives of a polyamic acid resin composition are disclosed, including an ester-phenol compound, an imidazole compound, and a heterocyclic aromatic amine compound other than the imidazole compound. The high cyclization temperature and long cyclization period of conventional polyamic acid resin compositions can be lowered and shorten by the additives of the invention. In addition, a metal foil and the polyimide resin formed from the cyclization have excellent adhesive strength, high flat degree, and excellent electrical property.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a polyimide film laminate and a metal clad laminate employing the same. The polyimide film laminate includes a first polyimide film, a second polyimide film disposed on the first polyimide film, and a third polyimide film disposed on the second polyimide film. Particularly, the first polyimide film has a thermal conductivity of between about 0.2-0.9 watts/m·K and a breakdown voltage greater than about 3KV, the second polyimide film has a thermal conductivity of more than about 1 watts/m·K, and the third polyimide film has a thermal conductivity of between about 0.2-0.9 watts/m·K and a breakdown voltage greater than about 3KV.

Abstract: A thermally curable solder resist composition for a flexible printed circuit board is provided. The solder resist composition includes (a) 50-100 parts by weight of an epoxy resin, wherein the epoxy resin includes at least an aliphatic polyester modified epoxy resin having formula (I) or (II), in which, each of R1 and R2, independently, is a C6-38 saturated or an unsaturated carbon chain, R3 is ether, phenyl, a C6-38 heterocyclic or C6-38 saturated carbon chain, n is an integer of 1-10 and the aliphatic polyester modified epoxy resin had a molecular weight of 1000-5000; (b) 1-10 parts by weight of a curing agent; and (c) 1-10 parts by weight of a catalyst.

Abstract: A polyimide copolymer represented by formula (I) or formula (II) is provided. In formula (I) or formula (II), B is a cycloaliphatic group or aromatic group, A is an aromatic group, R is hydrogen or phenyl, and m and n are 20-50. The invention also provides a method for fabricating a patterned metal oxide layer.

Abstract: A plurality of coaxial leads is made within a single via in a circuit substrate to enhance the density of vertical interconnection so as to match the demand for higher density multi-layers circuit interconnection between top circuit layer and bottom circuit layer of the substrate. Coaxial leads provide electromagnetic interference shielding among the plurality of coaxial leads in a single via.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a polyimide film laminate and a metal clad laminate employing the same. The polyimide film laminate includes a first polyimide film, a second polyimide film disposed on the first polyimide film, and a third polyimide film disposed on the second polyimide film. Particularly, the first polyimide film has a thermal conductivity of between about 0.2-0.9 watts/m·K and a breakdown voltage greater than about 3KV, the second polyimide film has a thermal conductivity of more than about 1 watts/m·K, and the third polyimide film has a thermal conductivity of between about 0.2-0.9 watts/m·K and a breakdown voltage greater than about 3KV.

Abstract: Disclosed is an adhesive composition including 100 parts by weight of lignin, 150 to 400 parts by weight of epoxy resin, and 7.5 to 200 parts by weight of flexibilizer. The lignin and the flexibilizer can be pre-reacted to enhance the physical properties, e.g. glass transition temperature (Tg) and flexural endurance (MIT), of the cured adhesive composition. Furthermore, the adhesive composition and a flexible metal foil can be laminated to form a flexible substrate.

Abstract: The invention discloses double-sided metal clad laminates and fabrication methods thereof. A plurality of polyamic acid coatings is co-extruded on a first metal foil and heat imidization to provide a multilayer polyimide film. A second metal foil is hot pressed on the multilayer polyimide film, thus providing a double-sided metal clad laminate. The polyamic acid coatings include a first, a second, and a third polyamic acid coating with surface tensions of S1, S2, and S3, respectively, satisfying relations of S1>S2>S3, wherein the first polyamic acid coating is the coating directly applied on the first metal foil.

Abstract: A thermally curable solder resist composition for a flexible printed circuit board is provided. The solder resist composition includes (a) 50-100 parts by weight of an epoxy resin, wherein the epoxy resin includes at least an aliphatic polyester modified epoxy resin having formula (I) or (II), in which, each of R1 and R2, independently, is a C6-38 saturated or an unsaturated carbon chain, R3 is ether, phenyl, a C6-38 heterocyclic or C6-38 saturated carbon chain, n is an integer of 1-10 and the aliphatic polyester modified epoxy resin had a molecular weight of 1000-5000; (b) 1-10 parts by weight of a curing agent; and (c) 1-10 parts by weight of a catalyst.

Abstract: A polyamic acid resin composition, and a polyimide film and laminate prepared therefrom are provided. The polyamic acid resin composition includes a polyamic acid resin, a solvent, and a polar aprotic solution containing nanoscale silica, with surface hydroxyl groups, modified by a surface modification agent. Particularly, the surface modification agent has a structure represented by formula (I): R1—Si—(OR2)3??formula (I) wherein, R1 is an aliphatic group or an aryl group, and R2 is a C1-8 alkyl group.

Abstract: Additives of a polyamic acid resin composition are disclosed, including an ester-phenol compound, an imidazole compound, and a heterocyclic aromatic amine compound other than the imidazole compound. The high cyclization temperature and long cyclization period of conventional polyamic acid resin compositions can be lowered and shorten by the additives of the invention.

Abstract: A plurality of coaxial leads is made within a single via in a circuit substrate to enhance the density of vertical interconnection so as to match the demand for higher density multi-layers circuit interconnection between top circuit layer and bottom circuit layer of the substrate. Coaxial leads provide electromagnetic interference shielding among the plurality of coaxial leads in a single via.

Abstract: A thermally curable solder resist composition for a flexible printed circuit board is provided. The solder resist composition includes (a) 50-100 parts by weight of an epoxy resin, wherein the epoxy resin includes at least an aliphatic polyester modified epoxy resin having formula (I) or (II), in which, each of R1 and R2, independently, is a C6-38 saturated or an unsaturated carbon chain, R3 is ether, phenyl, a C6-38 heterocyclic or C6-38 saturated carbon chain, n is an integer of 1-10 and the aliphatic polyester modified epoxy resin had a molecular weight of 1000-5000; (b) 1-10 parts by weight of a curing agent; and (c) 1-10 parts by weight of a catalyst.

Abstract: Gas sensing material and gas sensor employing the same are provided. The gas sensing material includes an inorganic metal oxide and an organic polymer, wherein the organic polymer includes a repeat unit having the structure of wherein R1 and R2 are an independent alkyl group, alkoxy group, alkoxycarbonyl group, aryl group, heteroaryl group, or aliphatic group.

Abstract: The invention discloses double-sided metal clad laminates and fabrication methods thereof. A plurality of polyamic acid coatings is co-extruded on a first metal foil and heat imidization to provide a multilayer polyimide film. A second metal foil is hot pressed on the multilayer polyimide film, thus providing a double-sided metal clad laminate. The polyamic acid coatings include a first, a second, and a third polyamic acid coating with surface tensions of S1, S2, and S3, respectively, satisfying relations of S1>S2>S3, wherein the first polyamic acid coating is the coating directly applied on the first metal foil.

Abstract: An organic/inorganic hybrid composition with electrostatic discharge protection properties, high thermal stability, good adhesion, low costs, and good processability is disclosed. The composition includes a thermosetting resin system, an inherently dissipative polymer, and non-insulating particles. The inherently dissipative polymer and the non-insulating particles are dispersed within the thermosetting resin system.

Abstract: A thermoplastic polyimide composition, comprising a silane-modified polyimide (A); and a polar solvent (B), wherein the silane-modified polyimide (A) is obtained by reacting a polyimide (a) and an epoxy-containing silane (b). The polyimide (a) contains repeating units represented by the general formulae I and II, wherein the molar fraction of the repeating unit of formula II is at least 10%, X represents a quadrivalent aromatic group, Ar1 represents a bivalent aromatic group, and Ar2 represents a bivalent aromatic group containing an OH or COOH group.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a negative photoresist composition which mainly is composed of a) a polyimide having pendant carboxyl groups, wherein a portion of the carboxyl groups reacted with glycidyl (meth)acrylate monomers to form covalent bonds. The photoresist composition further contains b) monomers having a tertiary amino group and a C?C double bond, which form ionic bonds with the remaining hydroxyl groups of the polyimide. The photoresist composition further contains c) a photoinitiator which is also called photosensitizer. The components a) to c) are all dissolved in a solvent.

Abstract: A thermoplastic polyimide composition, comprising a silane-modified polyimide (A); and a polar solvent (B), wherein the silane-modified polyimide (A) is obtained by reacting a polyimide (a) and an epoxy-containing silane (b). The polyimide (a) contains repeating units represented by the general formulae I and II, wherein the molar fraction of the repeating unit of formula II is at least 10%, X represents a quadrivalent aromatic group, Ar1 represents a bivalent aromatic group, and Ar2 represents a bivalent aromatic group containing an OH or COOH group.