Laser assisted seeding for electroless plating on insulators

A. G. Schrott, B. Braren, E. J.M. O'Sullivan, R. F. Saraf

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Abstract

Excimer laser pulses with wavelengths of 248 and 308 nm were used to selectively seed Pd on SiO2 surfaces, making them suitable for electroless plating. This novel seeding process for insulating materials is accomplished with the sample immersed in the seeding solution, and occurs only on the areas of the substrate that are illuminated (through the liquid) by the laser light. The Pd content of the seeded samples increased with the number of pulses, but was rather independent of repetition rate. The deposition rate showed a dependence with wavelength consistent with a defect driven mechanism for electron excitation through the band gap of SiO2. These electrons then reduce the Pd ions in the solution in contact with the surface.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationMaterials Research Society Symposium Proceedings
PublisherPubl by Materials Research Society
Pages197-208
Number of pages12
ISBN (Print)1558991808
StatePublished - 1993
Externally publishedYes
EventLaser Ablation in Materials Processing: Fundamentals and Applications - Boston, MA, USA
Duration: Dec 1 1992Dec 4 1992

Publication series

NameMaterials Research Society Symposium Proceedings
Volume285
ISSN (Print)0272-9172

Other

OtherLaser Ablation in Materials Processing: Fundamentals and Applications
CityBoston, MA, USA
Period12/1/9212/4/92

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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