Resin Composition for Low Thermal Expansion in SiP Technology

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional materials used in system-in-package (SiP) technology face challenges with dimensional changes and deformation due to thermal expansion, requiring materials with low dimensional change and deformation under heat.

Innovation Solution

A resin composition comprising 60 parts by weight of a maleimide resin, 10 to 30 parts by weight of an epoxy resin of Formula (I), and 2 to 40 parts by weight of methylenebis(diethylaniline), which is used to create articles such as prepregs, resin films, laminates, or printed circuit boards with specific properties like high glass transition temperature, low thermal expansion, and improved mechanical strength.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If conventional materials are used in SiP technology, then the components can be integrated in one package, but dimensional change and deformation occur due to thermal expansion

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveintegration capabilityVSAvoiddimensional stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent modifies the chemical composition parameters of the resin system by incorporating specific ratios of epoxy resin, maleimide resin, and amine curing agent. This chemical parameter change results in altered physical properties including reduced thermal expansion coefficient and improved dimensional stability, directly resolving the contradiction between integration capability and dimensional precision

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a composite resin system combining multiple resin types (epoxy, maleimide) and curing agents in specific proportions. This composite material approach leverages the complementary properties of each component to achieve both the versatility needed for SiP integration and the dimensional stability required to prevent thermal expansion deformation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Power

If heat dissipation is increased to achieve high performance, then component performance improves, but thermal expansion and deformation increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecomponent performanceVSAvoiddimensional stability
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSShape

Solution Approach 1:

The patent converts the harmful effect of heat (thermal expansion) into a beneficial outcome by formulating a resin system that can withstand and dissipate thermal energy without deforming. The specific resin composition absorbs and manages thermal stress, allowing high power operation while maintaining dimensional stability, thus turning the heat problem into a demonstrated strength of the material

Inventive Principle:
Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

3Temperature

If glass transition temperature is increased to improve heat resistance, then thermal stability improves, but manufacturing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveglass transition temperatureVSAvoidmanufacturing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
TemperatureVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent achieves high glass transition temperature by carefully adjusting the chemical composition parameters - specifically the ratios of epoxy resin, maleimide resin, and amine curing agent. This parameter optimization raises the glass transition temperature for enhanced thermal stability while maintaining a relatively simple two-component curing process, avoiding excessive manufacturing complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

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 resin composition achieves properties such as a glass transition temperature greater than 260°C, low storage modulus change, minimal thermal expansion, and high copper foil peeling strength, addressing the thermal and mechanical challenges in SiP technology.

Implementation Method 1

a resin composition, comprising: 60 parts by weight of a maleimide resin; 10 parts by weight to 30 parts by weight of an epoxy resin of Formula (I); and 2 parts by weight to 40 parts by weight of a methylenebis(diethylaniline)

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCuring reaction: Chemical Bonding

Implementation Method 2

printed circuit boards used for the SiP technology require materials with low dimensional change and low deformation under heat

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectThermal expansion resistance: Thermal Expansion

Data Source

PatentUS11407895B2Resin composition and article made therefrom
Publication Date: 2022.08.09 ELITE MATERIAL
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AI summary

A resin composition includes 60 parts by weight of a maleimide resin; 10 parts by weight to 30 parts by weight of an epoxy resin of Formula (I), wherein n represents an integer of 0 to 10: and 2 parts by weight to 40 parts by weight of a methylenebis (diethylaniline). Moreover, an article may be made from the resin composition, including a prepreg, a resin film, a laminate or a printed circuit board.