Evaluations of new polyimide films for flexible circuit applications at EG G Mound Applied Technologies

Conference · Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1990

OSTI ID:7020104

Williams, M K; Huelskamp, M; Brandon, J; Fisher, M ^[1]; Smith, A ^[2]; Wittberg, T ^[3]

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1. EG and G Mound Applied Technologies, Miamisburg, OH (USA)
2. Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
3. Dayton Univ., OH (USA)

Until recently, flexible cable development and production at Mound had to rely heavily on Kapton polyimide from Dupont. The availability of new polyimide films has provided the opportunity to evaluate alternatives to Kapton for our flexible cable work. This paper describes the initial evaluations of the Upilex polyimides, Upilex-S, R, and SGA, distributed by ICI and Apical polyimide distributed by Allied Signal. The new polyimide films were analyzed, along with Kapton, by scanning electron microscopy/energy dispersion spectroscopy, infrared spectroscopy, and x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. Relative insulating strengths of the films were determined by high voltage electrical breakdown (HiPot) test. All the films were given a thin metal coating by physical vapor deposition, and the metal to polyimide adhesion was tested. Actual test cables were made using Upilex-S as a bridge material. These cables were fired and flyer performance was compared to that of flyers made from Kapton. The new polyimide films not only compare well to Kapton in all areas but also show some advantages in certain applications. 2 figs., 3 tabs.

• Research Organization: EG and G Mound Applied Technologies, Miamisburg, OH (USA)
• Sponsoring Organization: DOE/DP
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-88DP43495
• OSTI ID: 7020104
• Report Number(s): MLM-3644(OP); CONF-9006121-7; ON: DE90014117
• Resource Relation: Conference: 4. international SAMPE electronic materials and processes conference, Albuquerque, NM (USA), 12-14 Jun 1990
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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42 ENGINEERING
36 MATERIALS SCIENCE
ELECTRIC CABLES
FLEXIBILITY
ELECTRICAL INSULATION
POLYMERS
COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS
RESINS
ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES
BREAKDOWN
DIELECTRIC MATERIALS
ELECTRON MICROSCOPY
FAILURE MODE ANALYSIS
FILMS
INFRARED SPECTRA
PERFORMANCE TESTING
SUBSTRATES
TENSILE PROPERTIES
VAPORS
VELOCITY
X-RAY SPECTROSCOPY
CABLES
CONDUCTOR DEVICES
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT
FLUIDS
GASES
MATERIALS
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
MICROSCOPY
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
ORGANIC POLYMERS
PETROCHEMICALS
PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
SPECTRA
SPECTROSCOPY
SYSTEM FAILURE ANALYSIS
SYSTEMS ANALYSIS
TESTING
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Electron Devices & Circuits- (1990-)
360603 - Materials- Properties
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