.../approach – The ceramic components of composites were prepared by the standard solid-state reaction method. The intermetallic compound TbFe₂ was prepared with an arc melting system with a contact-less ignition in a high purity argon atmosphere. The metal – ceramic – polymer composites were...

...Y. Srinivasa Rao Purpose The purpose of this paper is to study the variation of the temperature coefficient of resistance (TCR) of polymer thick film resistors, namely, PVC‐graphite thick film resistors, with parameters such as volume fraction, grain size, and high voltage. Design/methodology...

...Farhad Sarvar; David C. Whalley; David A. Hutt; Paul J. Palmer; Nee Joo Teh Purpose The encapsulation of electronic assemblies within thermoplastic polymers is an attractive technology for the protection of circuitry used in harsh environments, such as those experienced in automotive applications...

... as a batch production technology. The pH sensitive film is formed by a metal oxide powder mixed with a polymer vehicle to form a paste with a suitable rheology for printing. Unfortunately rare metal oxide pH inks, although available, are still in the prototype stage and are expensive to produce. Thick...

...Y. Srinivasa Rao; M. Satyam The effect of high voltage pulses on the resistance of polymer thick film resistors (PTFR) is studied. It is found that the resistance decreases with both the amplitude and duration of the high voltage pulses and with the number of pulses. The change in resistance...

... variety of substrate materials has led to an increasing interest in thermoplastic adhesive technology. Thermoplastics are not always the best solution for every application. This paper sets out to address the “pros and cons” of each polymer technology for different microelectronic applications taking...

...D. Jean; R. Linde Polymer thick film (PTF) resistors have been effectively used for many years in consumer goods like timers, motor controls, computers and a wide variety of high performance equipment. The potential for this technology has reached only a small portion of the market; its full...

...K. Gilleo The Packaging Revolution of the ’90s, powered by the perpetual drive for smaller‐faster‐cheaper products, is placing increasing demands on the electronic materials sector. Down‐sizing, without a cost penalty, requires new materials and processes. Electronic polymers are playing...

..., for predicting the thermal conductivity of binary mixtures can be enhanced by taking into account filler interactions which affect the rheological profile of the system. Combinations of thermally conductive fillers, which can form structure within the polymer matrix, are shown to offer higher thermal...