PCB Resin Composition for Heat Resistance and Stable Dielectric Loss

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing resin compositions for printed wiring boards lack sufficient thermal resistance and dielectric properties, failing to meet the stringent requirements of modern electronic equipment.

Innovation Solution

A resin composition containing a compound represented by Formula (M1) and a cyanate ester compound (B) with two or more aromatic moieties per molecule, along with optional fillers, to enhance thermal resistance and reduce dielectric properties.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional resin compositions are used for printed wiring boards, then manufacturing and processing are relatively simple, but thermal resistance and dielectric properties are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvethermal resistanceVSAvoidresin composition complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses a composite resin system combining cyanate ester resin with specific maleimide compounds and poly(phenylene ether) compounds. This composite approach achieves high thermal resistance (glass transition temperature of 200°C or higher) and excellent dielectric properties by synergistically combining the heat resistance of cyanate ester with the low dielectric constant of poly(phenylene ether), while the maleimide compound enhances crosslinking density for improved thermal stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Solution Approach 2:

The patent optimizes specific compositional parameters: cyanate ester resin (30-90 parts), maleimide compound (5-60 parts), and poly(phenylene ether) compound (5-60 parts) per 100 parts of cyanate ester resin. It also controls the glass transition temperature at 200°C or higher and water absorption at 0.05% or lower, achieving the desired thermal and dielectric performance through precise parameter control.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If resin compositions with improved thermal resistance are developed, then dielectric properties improve, but water absorption increases affecting dielectric stability

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedielectric propertiesVSAvoidwater absorption
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates a composite system where cyanate ester resin provides thermal resistance, poly(phenylene ether) compound contributes low dielectric constant and low water absorption, and maleimide compound enhances crosslinking. This combination achieves glass transition temperature of 200°C or higher while maintaining water absorption at 0.05% or lower, ensuring dielectric stability even after moisture absorption.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

3Reliability

If multiple resin components are combined to achieve high thermal resistance, then manufacturing complexity increases, but processing ease may deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvethermal resistanceVSAvoidprocessing ease
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses a prepreg form where the resin composition is pre-applied to the substrate in a controlled state. This preliminary preparation allows the complex multi-component resin system to be processed easily during lamination, as the composition is already optimized and positioned correctly, eliminating the need for complex mixing and application steps during manufacturing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS12534617B2Resin composition, cured product, prepreg, metal foil-clad laminate, resin sheet, and printed wiring board
Publication Date: 2026.01.27 MITSUBISHI GAS CHEM CO INC
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  • US12534617B2 patent drawing
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AI summary

Provided is a resin composition having high thermal resistance and low dielectric properties, as well as a cured product, a prepreg, a metal foil-clad laminate, a resin sheet, and a printed wiring board. The resin composition contains a compound (A) represented by Formula (M1) and a cyanate ester compound (B) containing two or more aromatic moieties per molecule, the aromatic moieties being replaced by at least one cyanato group: where in Formula (M1), A is a four- to six-membered alicyclic group: