Crosslinked Resin Composition for Low-Loss Metal-Clad Laminates

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Problem

Existing resin compositions based on polyfunctional vinyl aromatic copolymers suffer from poor adhesion to metal layers, low glass transition temperature, high thermal expansion, and high dielectric loss, which are unsuitable for high-frequency applications and reflow soldering processes.

Innovation Solution

A resin composition comprising a polyfunctional vinyl aromatic copolymer and a compound with a specific structure, such as a bismaleimide derivative, along with optional components like polyphenylene ether resin and diene compounds, to enhance adhesion, thermal stability, and dielectric properties.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a polyfunctional vinyl aromatic copolymer is used to achieve acceptable dielectric properties for high-frequency applications, then the dielectric constant and loss factor are improved, but the adhesion to metal layer deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedielectric propertiesVSAvoidadhesion to metal layer
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses a composite resin composition combining polyfunctional vinyl aromatic copolymer with polyphenylene ether and specific crosslinking agents. This composite approach allows the system to achieve both acceptable dielectric properties from the vinyl aromatic copolymer and improved adhesion to metal layers through the polyphenylene ether component and crosslinking mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Reliability

If a polyfunctional vinyl aromatic copolymer is used to achieve acceptable dielectric properties, then the dielectric loss factor is improved, but the glass transition temperature deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedielectric loss factorVSAvoidglass transition temperature
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSTemperature

Solution Approach 1:

The patent modifies the thermal and mechanical properties by introducing polyphenylene ether and crosslinking agents that increase the glass transition temperature. The crosslinking reaction creates a three-dimensional network structure that raises the Tg while the polyphenylene ether component maintains acceptable dielectric loss factor through its molecular structure and intermolecular forces.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Reliability

If a polyfunctional vinyl aromatic copolymer is used to achieve acceptable dielectric properties, then the dielectric constant is improved, but the coefficient of thermal expansion deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedielectric constantVSAvoidcoefficient of thermal expansion
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The composite resin system combines polyfunctional vinyl aromatic copolymer with polyphenylene ether and crosslinking agents. The polyphenylene ether component has lower thermal expansion characteristics that compensate for the higher CTE of the vinyl aromatic copolymer, achieving overall thermal stability while maintaining acceptable dielectric constant through the copolymer's molecular structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The composition achieves high glass transition temperature, low thermal expansion, low dielectric constant and loss factor, excellent aging resistance, and improved adhesion to metal layers, suitable for high-frequency applications and reflow soldering.

Implementation Method 1

The polyfunctional vinyl aromatic copolymer is obtained by performing a polymerization reaction of 20 mol % to 100 mol % of a divinyl aromatic compound with other optional monomers

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPolymerization reaction: Photopolymerisation

Implementation Method 2

the dielectric material must have a high heat resistance and must have a high glass transition temperature

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCrosslinking reaction: Chemical Bonding

Data Source

PatentUS12479988B2Resin composition and uses thereof
Publication Date: 2025.11.25 TAIWAN UNION TECHNOLOGY CORP
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AI summary

A resin composition and uses thereof are provided. The resin composition includes:(A) a polyfunctional vinyl aromatic copolymer; and(B) a compound having a structure of formula (I),wherein the polyfunctional vinyl aromatic copolymer (A) is prepared by copolymerizing one or more divinyl aromatic compounds with one or more monovinyl aromatic compounds, and in formula (I), Y1 is an organic group.