Inventors:
Albert Shirk - Palmyra PA
Myron Ceresa - Advance NC
Assignee:
AMP Incorporated - Harrisburg PA
International Classification:
C23C 302
Abstract:
A process for preparation of an activated or sensitized polyimide polymer, deposition of various catalysts on the sensitized polymer and subsequent plating on said sensitized and catalyzed surface of a metal, e. g. , nickel, cobalt, copper, or gold from an electroless bath; improved adhesion, avoidance of blistering, etc. are observed; the process is capable of producing useful printed circuits such as for mounting integrated circuit chips.