Inventors:
Stephen S. Rodriguez - San Jose CA
Martin J. Harris - Leominster MA
Wayne T. Smith - Philadelphia PA
Assignee:
Shipley Company Inc. - Newton MA
International Classification:
C25D 1300
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for electrodeposition of insulating coatings such as photoresists having uniform thickness throughout the coating. The apparatus comprises one or more cathodes disposed in a bath containing an electrophoretic depositing composition, one or more anodes disposed in said bath in face to face relationship with the cathode, and means for applying a voltage between the anode and the cathode to produce a current whereby a current density gradient is formed on the cathode, the gradient comprising high and low current density areas. The anode of the present invention is configured so that the anode is concentrated opposite the high current density areas of the cathode, thereby controlling the thickness of deposition by controlling the amount of current flowing to the cathode.