Advanced Adhesives in Electronics

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Chapter 1: Introduction to adhesives joining technology for electronics

Abstract:

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Classification of adhesives used in electronic packaging

1.3 A brief overview of electronic assemblies

1.4 Typical uses of advanced adhesives in electronics

Chapter 2: Thermally conductive adhesives in electronics

Abstract:

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Model of heat conductance

2.3 Heat transport in thermally conductive adhesives

2.4 Thermally conductive fillers

2.5 Role of polymer base materials

2.6 Thermal conductivity of adhesives and methods for its measurement

2.7 Conclusions

Chapter 3: Anisotropic conductive adhesives in electronics

Abstract:

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Nature of adhesive bond

3.3 Materials and processing

3.4 Critical loading

3.5 Evaluation methods

3.6 Case studies

3.7 Conclusions

3.8 Acknowledgments

3.10 Appendix: List of abbreviations

Chapter 4: Isotropic conductive adhesives in electronics

Abstract:

4.1 Introduction

4.2 General isotropic conductive adhesive (ICA) properties

4.3 Reliability

4.4 Modeling

4.5 Nanotechnologies in isotropic conductive adhesives

4.6 Conclusions

Chapter 5: Underfill adhesive materials for flip chip applications

Abstract:

5.1 Introduction: flip chip and direct chip attachment technology

5.2 Advantages of direct chip attachment technology

5.3 Reliability challenge of flip chip technology

5.4 Advances in the flip chip underfill process and encapsulant materials

5.5 New material challenges to lead-free solder

5.6 The ′no-flow′ pre-applied underfill process

5.7 The wafer level pre-applied underfill process

5.8 The wafer level dual encapsulation process

5.9 Conclusions

Chapter 6: Structural integrity of metal–polymer adhesive interfaces in microelectronics

Abstract:

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Theoretical considerations of work of fracture and bonding strength of adhesive joints

6.3 Chemical and physical intermolecular interactions at interfaces

6.4 Other influential factors determining bond strength of real adhesive joints

6.5 Effect of environmental factors

6.6 Interconnections using electrically conductive adhesives

6.7 Conclusions

Chapter 7: Modelling techniques used to assess conductive adhesive properties

Abstract:

7.1 Introduction

7.2 Numerical modelling technologies

7.3 Modelling applied to packaging processes

7.4 Modelling the thermal, electrical and mechanical performance of adhesives

7.5 Future trends

7.6 Conclusions

Chapter 8: Adhesive technology for photonics

Abstract:

8.1 Introduction

8.2 The major characteristics of adhesives for photonic applications

8.3 Types of adhesive used in photonics

8.4 Major applications of adhesives in photonics

8.5 Adhesives for photonic packaging

8.6 Adhesives used in photonic devices

8.7 Typical challenges for reliable fabrication of photonic devices

8.8 Conclusions

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