| Nippon Paint's
full-scale photosensitive epoxy resin film production commences |
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| "Probicote Film" photosensitive epoxy resin
film developed by Nippon Paint Co., Ltd. has recently been selected
by NGK Spark Plug Co., Ltd. for use as insulation material in
semiconductor package production. Nippon Paint commenced full-scale
film production this spring. |
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| As information technology rapidly develops,
demand for cellular phones, personal computers and game machines
steadily rises, presenting global high growth market potential. |
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| "Probicote Film" is a key material in the
manufacture of printed wiring boards (PWBs) using the latest
build-up process. Designed to layer circuits three-dimensionally
to achieve a more compact PWB configuration, this build-up process
is considered the most advanced technology for PWB production
and semiconductor packaging. |
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| To meet increasing demands for lower cost
and lighter weight configuration, semiconductor manufacturers
began to replace ceramic MPU packages with organic resin-based
packages. In line with this manufacturing trend, NGK Spark Plug
has developed a highly reliable package using organic materials,
well-suited for high-speed signal processing and high-density
wiring. This product is now being supplied in large volume to
leading semiconductor manufacturers around the world. |
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| Developed by Nippon Paint for use in organic
semiconductor packages, "Probicote Film" is a dry film type
insulation material possessing excellent performance qualities
not available in conventional liquid photopolymers as well as
films for laser processing. This film has undergone exacting
field tests including repeated low-and-high temperature cycle
testing and insulation property testing from as far back as
two years ago, successfully meeting all specified requirements.
Incorporating "Probicote Film" in semiconductor packages was
possible due to NGK Spark Plug's recognition of Nippon Paint's
advanced technology and superb product performance. The current
market for plastic packages in Japan is worth 300 billion yen,
and this is expected to achieve greater than three-fold growth
in the upcoming five years. |
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| The rapid growth projection of the information
and communications industry determined Nippon Paint's decision
to promote the development of higher performance insulation
materials that can accurately meet requirements for next-generation
organic packages. This course of action reflects Nippon Paint's
aim to strengthen its functional coating business by utilizing
its advanced paint technology with the goal of achieving 5 billion
yen of sales in electronic materials in five years time. |
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For further
inquiries, please contact: |
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Nippon Paint Co., Ltd. Corporate
Communication Division
Fax: +81 (6) 6455-9278 |
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