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with 3M Anisotropic Conductive Film (ACF)
™
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with 3M
™
Anisotropic Conductive Film (ACF) Interconnect Solutions
3M offers you a variety of
high-performance anisotropic
conductive adhesive products,
used to mechanically and
electrically connect flex circuits
to a variety of substrates.
3M ACF 5363
•
Products for a variety of applications
– Flex circuit to PCB – Flex circuit to flex circuit – Flex circuit to glass panels
•
Good room temperature stability for long life on the factory floor
•
Low temperature processing for lead free solutions
•
Replaces connectors for cost savings, lower Z-axis standoff
Choose the 3M ACF Adhesive That’s Right for Your Application
Flex-On-Board
3M ACF 7303
75
43
Ag/Glass
135 to 150
25
2
500
0.75
<200 mOhms
>500
70/90
-40 to 80
Flex-On-Glas
3M ACF 7378
40
10
Au/Ni
160 to 180
5 to 9
3 to 4
200
0.2
<100 mOhms
>1000
85/85
-40 to 85
19
6
Au/Ni/Polymer
170 to 190
20 to 30
2 to 4
<100
0.015
<20 Ohms
>800
85/85
-40 to 100
3M ACF 5552R
These reliable, production-
proven technologies can replace
soldering and mechanical
fasteners in many applications,
reducing assembly time and
saving on space requirements.
Adhesive Thickness (micron)
Particle Diameter (micron)
Type of Particle
Bonding Temperature (°C)
Bonding Time (seconds)
Bonding Pressure (MPa)
Minimum Pitch (micron)
Minimum Pad Area (mm
2
)
Connection Resistance
90° Peel Adhesion (g/cm)
Temp/Humidity Aging (°C/%r.h.)
Temp Cycling (°C)
40
10
Au/Ni
195 to 210
10 to 20
3 to 5
200
0.15
<100 mOhms
>700
85/85
-40 to 100
Flex Type
Silver Ink on Polyester
Gold/Copper on Polyester
Gold/Copper on Polyimide
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Connection Type
Flex to Glass
Flex to Plastic Device
Flex to PC Board
Flex to Flex
1
X
1
X
2
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Tested only for silver frit; not suitable for ITO traces.
2
Suitable for silver ink traces only; not suitable for ITO traces.
3M
™
Electrically Conductive Adhesive Transfer Tape (ECATT)
An easy-to-use, pressure sensitive tape designed for connecting, bonding and grounding flex
circuits, PCBs and EMI/RFI shields and gaskets. Applied at room temperature – no thermal
bonding required! Not recommended for extreme high or low temperatures.
3M ECATT 9703
Adhesive Thickness (micron)
Type of Particle
Pitch (micron)
Application Notes
50
Ag/Ni
800
3M ECATT 9705
50
Ag/Ni
800
Good adhesion; reworkable. For connecting/bonding/grounding flex circuits,
printed circuits boards, EMI/RFI shields & gaskets, PSA attachments at room temp.
Not recommended for extreme high/low temps.
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