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ZTACH® ACE Z-Axis Pressure-less Anisotropic Conductive Adhesive

ZTACH® ACE is applied via automated syringe dispense or open aperture stencil without any pressure, and once applied to our patented ZMAG® Magnetic Pallet, can be cured either with heat at low temperature (80˚C to 160˚C) or with UV in a magnetic field. The results in the self-assembly of conductive Z-Axis columns at regular intervals throughout the adhesive thickness. The columns create electrical and thermal interconnection in the Z-Axis, while maintaining electrical insulation in the X-Y plane. After formation, the columns maintain their structure due to immobilization within a now rigid polymer matrix.

Parameter ZTACH® ACE No-Lead Solder ACF
Curing Temerature (˚C ) 80 – 160 or UV 250 – 340 130 – 150
Feature Size (microns) < 100 < 50 > 150
Z-Axis Connection Resistance (mOhms) 7 – 20 < 7 20 – 1000
X-Y Insulation Resistance (0hms) > 1011 < 1010 > 1010
Thermal Conductivity (W/m-k) 1.4 – 1.8 60 – 100 0.5 – 5