abstract |
An anisotropically conductive adhesive composition provides electrical conductivity between facing electrodes but maintains electric insulation laterally between adjacent electrodes and comprises (a) a cationically polymerizable monomer, such as a glycidyl epoxy resin; (b) a thermoplastic resin, essentially free of nucleophilic or metal complexing functional groups; (c) optionally, an alcohol containing material; (d) a thermally initiated catalyst system comprising: (1) a salt of an organometallic cation; (2) a cure rate enhancer; and (3) a stabilizing additive; (e) conductive particles; and (f) optionally, a silane coupling agent, wherein the adhesive compositions cure at a temperature of 120-125 °C. |