| abstract |
Providing a robust mechanical structure prevents the small foundation structure formed on the substrate from leaving the substrate surface. The reinforced structure is formed by plating the base metal layer on the seed layer and then fitting the plated base structure into an adhesive polymer material such as epoxy. Components such as spring probes can then be built on the plated foundation. The adhesive polymer material resists forces applied to elements such as spring probes attached to the plated base, making the metal base structure adhere to the substrate surface more reliably. |