Conduction Mechanisms in Thick Film Microcircuits
Abstract
The solubility of RuO2 in 63% PbO-25% B2O3-12% SiO2 glass has been determined as a function of temperature, both for the equilibrium case and for times typically associated with thick film resistor firing. Studies with the hot stage metallograph have demonstrated the feasibility of obtaining quantitative sintering data with this experimental tool, and have shown the release of gas bubbles from resistors for unexpectedly long periods of time at normal firing temperatures. Possible sources of the escaping gas and the implication as regards the sintering model are discussed. Resistor firing studies have demonstrated that the microstructure formation can be successfully slowed by lower temperature operation while still developing the identical ultimate structure. Studies of resistance during the microstructure development process have led to the conclusion that two different charge transport mechanisms may occur during the firing sequence, and that the relative contributions of these two mechanisms depend upon the particle size and particle size distribution of the conductive phase, as well as the degree of dispersion of the formulation.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0765833
Entities
People
- R. W. Vest
Organizations
- Purdue Research Foundation