Abstract: The positive-type radiation-sensitive resin composition for producing a metal-plating formed material relating to the present invention comprises (A) a polymer containing a structural unit having an acid-dissociative functional group, which is dissociated in the presence of an acid to generate an acidic functional group, and a crosslinking structure; (B) a radiation-sensitive acid generator; and (C) an organic solvent. The positive-type radiation-sensitive resin composition is excellent in sensitivity and resolution, exhibits excellent adhesion to a substrate, leaves no residue at an opening after development, and is capable of preventing occurrence of crack in the resin film after metal plating and push-in of plated metal into the resin film.

Abstract: A multilayer printed wiring board is equipped with a core board 20, a build-up layer 30 formed on the core board 20 so as to have a conductor pattern 32 on the upper surface thereof, a low-elasticity layer 40 formed on the build-up layer 30, lands 52 that are provided on the upper surface of the low-elasticity layer 40 and connected to an IC chip 70 via solder bumps 66, and conductor posts 50 that penetrate through the low-elasticity layer 40 and electrically connect the lands 52 to the conductor pattern 32. The low-elasticity layer 40 is formed of resin composition containing epoxy resin, phenol resin, cross-linked rubber particles and a hardening catalyst.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a process capable of precisely producing a plated shaped article of a large thickness such as a bump or a wiring, a negative radiation-sensitive resin composition which is preferably used for the process and has excellent sensitivity and resolution, and a transfer film using the composition. The above object is achieved by a negative radiation-sensitive resin composition comprising (A) a polymer containing structural units represented by the following formula (1) and/or the following formula (2), (B) a compound having at least one ethylenically unsaturated double bond and (C) a radiation-sensitive radical polymerization initiator, and by forming a negative radiation-sensitive resin film using the composition.

Abstract: Disclosed is a positive photosensitive insulating resin composition which comprises: (A) a copolymer comprising (A1) 10 to 99 mol % of a structural unit of the formula (1) and (A2) 90 to 1 mol % of a structural unit of the formula (2); (B) a quinone diazide group-containing compound; (C) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of (C1) an aromatic compound containing a methylol group and/or an alkoxy methyl group (except for aromatic compounds containing an amino group), (C2) an aromatic aldehyde compound, (C3) an aliphatic aldehyde compound, (C4) an alkyl-etherified amino group-containing compound and (C5) an epoxy group-containing compound; (D) a solvent; and (E) an adhesion assistant. Disclosed also is a cured product obtainable from the composition. wherein Ra and Rb are each an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkoxy group or aryl group, Rb and Rc are each hydrogen or a methyl group, n is an integer of 0 to 3 and m is an integer of 1 to 3.

Abstract: A thermosetting resin composition of the present invention contains an epoxy resin (A), a crosslinked diene-based rubber (B) in which the content of bonded acrylonitrile is less than 10 wt %, and a curing agent (D) and/or a curing catalyst (E). A cured product obtained by curing the thermosetting resin composition is excellent in properties such as electric insulation properties and electrical properties.

Abstract: The invention concerns a lift-off process for patterning layers that are deposited and/or sputtered. The invention provides a two-layer resist and a patterning method using the resist. The patterning method can readily produce burr-free layers on a substrate. The method comprises the steps of: sequentially applying positive radiation-sensitive resin compositions 1 and 2 to form a two-layer laminate; subjecting the two-layer resist to single exposure and development to produce fine patterns having an undercut cross section; depositing and/or sputtering an organic or inorganic thin layer with use of the resist pattern as a mask; and lifting off the resist pattern to leave a pattern of the thin layer in desired shape.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a process capable of precisely producing a plated shaped article of a large thickness such as a bump or a wiring, a negative radiation-sensitive resin composition which is preferably used for the process and has excellent sensitivity and resolution, and a transfer film using the composition. The above object is achieved by a negative radiation-sensitive resin composition comprising (A) a polymer containing structural units represented by the following formula (1) and/or the following formula (2), (B) a compound having at least one ethylenically unsaturated double bond and (C) a radiation-sensitive radical polymerization initiator, and by forming a negative radiation-sensitive resin film using the composition.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a production process capable of precisely producing a plated shaped article of a large thickness such as a bump or a wiring, a positive radiation-sensitive resin composition which is preferably used for the process and has excellent sensitivity and resolution, and a transfer film using the composition. The above object is achieved by a positive radiation-sensitive resin composition comprising (A) a polymer containing structural units represented by the following formula (1) and/or the following formula (2) and an acid-dissociable functional group (b), (B) a component which generates an acid by irradiation with radiation and (C) and organic solvent, and is achieved by producing a positive radiation-sensitive resin film using the composition.

Abstract: The invention concerns a lift-off process for patterning layers that are deposited and/or sputtered. The invention provides a two-layer resist and a patterning method using the resist. The patterning method can readily produce burr-free layers on a substrate. The method comprises the steps of: sequentially applying positive radiation-sensitive resin compositions 1 and 2 to form a two-layer laminate; subjecting the two-layer resist to single exposure and development to produce fine patterns having an undercut cross section; depositing and/or sputtering an organic or inorganic thin layer with use of the resist pattern as a mask; and lifting off the resist pattern to leave a pattern of the thin layer in desired shape.

Abstract: The photosensitive resin film in an uncured state of the invention comprises (A) a specific alkali-soluble copolymer, (B) a compound having at least one ethylenically unsaturated double bond and (C) a radiation-sensitive radical polymerization initiator by the use of which a coating film having a dry film thickness of 70 ?m in an uncured state has a 365 nm radiation transmittance of not less than 10% and a 405 nm radiation transmittance of not less than 60%, contains the radiation-sensitive radical polymerization initiator (C) in an amount of 20 to 40 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the component (A), and has a dry film thickness of not less than 50 ?m. According to the photosensitive resin film, a high bump having a height of not less than 50 ?m can be readily formed on a chip substrate with high precision though formation of such a high bump is difficult by the conventional technique. Moreover, connection failure of an element can be inhibited, and reliability of an element can be enhanced.

Abstract: A multilayer printed wiring board is equipped with a core board 20, a build-up layer 30 formed on the core board 20 so as to have a conductor pattern 32 on the upper surface thereof, a low-elasticity layer 40 formed on the build-up layer 30, lands 52 that are provided on the upper surface of the low-elasticity layer 40 and connected to an IC chip 70 via solder bumps 66, and conductor posts 50 that penetrate through the low-elasticity layer 40 and electrically connect the lands 52 to the conductor pattern 32. The low-elasticity layer 40 is formed of resin composition containing epoxy resin, phenol resin, cross-linked rubber particles and a hardening catalyst.

Abstract: The positive-type radiation-sensitive resin composition for producing a metal-plating formed material relating to the present invention comprises (A) a polymer containing a structural unit having an acid-dissociative functional group, which is dissociated in the presence of an acid to generate an acidic functional group, and a crosslinking structure; (B) a radiation-sensitive acid generator; and (C) an organic solvent. The positive-type radiation-sensitive resin composition is excellent in sensitivity and resolution, exhibits excellent adhesion to a substrate, leaves no residue at an opening after development, and is capable of preventing occurrence of crack in the resin film after metal plating and push-in of plated metal into the resin film.

Abstract: The present invention provides a photosensitive insulating resin composition which can be cured at low temperatures without inhibiting functions of an organic semiconductor device or the like, by the use of which a cured product excellent in various properties such as resolution, electrical insulation, thermal shock resistance and chemical resistance can be obtained and which is suitably used for a surface protective film or a layer insulating film of a semiconductor device. The photosensitive insulating resin composition of the present invention comprises a copolymer (A), which is obtained by copolymerizing monomer components containing a vinyl monomer having an epoxy group and a vinyl monomer having an oxetanyl group, and a photosensitive acid generator (B). The copolymer (A) is preferably obtained by copolymerizing monomer components containing a vinyl monomer having an epoxy group, a vinyl monomer having an oxetanyl group and another vinyl monomer.

Abstract: A radiation-sensitive resin composition comprising (A) an alkali-soluble resin having an unsaturated group, (B) a compound having at least one ethylenically unsaturated double bond, and (C) a radiation-induced radical polymerization initiator, wherein: the alkali-soluble resin having an unsaturated group (A) is obtained by reacting: 100 parts by weight of a copolymer comprising 1 to 40 wt % structural units derived from (a) a radically polymerizable compound having a carboxyl group; 1 to 50 wt % structural units having a phenolic hydroxyl group which are derived from (b-1) a radically polymerizable compound having a phenolic hydroxyl group or (b-2) a radically polymerizable compound having a functional group convertible into a phenolic hydroxyl group after the copolymerization, other structural units of said copolymer being derived from (c) another radically polymerizable compound; with 0.1 to 20 parts by weight of (d) a radically polymerizable compound having an epoxy group.

Abstract: The photosensitive resin film in an uncured state of the invention comprises (A) a specific alkali-soluble copolymer, (B) a compound having at least one ethylenically unsaturated double bond and (C) a radiation-sensitive radical polymerization initiator by the use of which a coating film having a dry film thickness of 70 ?m in an uncured state has a 365 nm radiation transmittance of not less than 10% and a 405 nm radiation transmittance of not less than 60%, contains the radiation-sensitive radical polymerization initiator (C) in an amount of 20 to 40 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the component (A), and has a dry film thickness of not less than 50 ?m. According to the photosensitive resin film, a high bump having a height of not less than 50 ?m can be readily formed on a chip substrate with high precision though formation of such a high bump is difficult by the conventional technique. Moreover, connection failure of an element can be inhibited, and reliability of an element can be enhanced.

Abstract: A radiation-sensitive resin composition comprising (A) an alkali-soluble resin having an unsaturated group, (B) a compound having at least one ethylenically unsaturated double bond, and (C) a radiation-induced radical polymerization initiator, wherein:

Abstract: The invention concerns a lift-off process for patterning layers that are deposited and/or sputtered. The invention provides a two-layer resist and a patterning method using the resist. The patterning method can readily produce burr-free layers on a substrate.

Abstract: Disclosed is a photosensitive insulating resin composition comprising (A) an alkali-soluble resin having a phenolic hydroxyl group, (B) a compound containing at least two alkyl-etherificated amino groups in the molecule, (C) crosslinked fine particles, (D) a photosensitive acid generator and (E) an organic solvent. Also disclosed is a cured product obtained by curing the photosensitive insulating resin composition. From the photosensitive insulating resin composition, a cured product excellent not only in resolution, electrical insulation properties and thermal shock resistance but also in heat resistance and chemical resistance can be obtained.

Abstract: A radiation-sensitive resin composition including (A) a resin containing an alicyclic skeleton in its backbone, and (B) a radiation-sensitive acid-generating agent, is provided. This composition is excellent in transparency with respect to radiation and dry etching resistance, and can give a photoresist pattern excellent in adhesion to substrates, sensitivity, resolution, and developability.

Abstract: The present invention provides a positive type radiation-sensitive resin composition for producing a product formed by plating, which is capable of forming a product formed by plating of a thick film such as a bump or a wiring with high precision and has excellent sensitivity and resolution, and a process for producing a product formed by plating using the composition. The positive type radiation-sensitive resin composition for producing a product formed by plating comprises (A) a polymer having an acid-dissociative functional group which is dissociated by an acid to generate an acid functional group and (B) a component which generates an acid when irradiated with a radiation. This composition is used also for a positive type radiation-sensitive resin film. The product formed by plating is produced by a process including a step wherein electroplating is carried out with the use of a pattern that is formed from the composition or the resin film on the substrate as a mold.

Abstract: An apparatus for scaling of teeth and lavage of the gingival sulcus is provided. The apparatus comprises a base unit which contains reservoirs for the medicaments used in the lavage procedure, and a handpiece connected to the base unit by a conduit, which contains an insert for scaling of teeth. Switches on the base unit and a footswitch make it possible for the practitioner to use the apparatus for scaling only, lavage only, or for simultaneous lavage and scaling.