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Electrically conductive adhesives

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Electrically Conductive Adhesives

Electrically Conductive Adhesives (ECAs) have been used for high-reliability applications such as automotive, medical and telecom products, but we also offer Electrically conductive adhesives that are non-noble metal compatible, which are ideal for handheld consumer devices. ECAs are lead-free solder alternatives for active and passive component attachment.

Henkel’s electrically conductive LOCTITE® adhesives offer strong component and PCB interconnections for on-demand, long-term, and reliable performance. A broad portfolio of ECAs in paste mediums are formulated using a variety of base chemistries including acrylate, epoxy and silicone platforms, designed to provide manufacturers with choice and flexibility for varying application requirements.

ECAs are designed to provide reliable interconnects and to be used for applications that require very fast cure at low temperatures. Most adhesives are multipurpose and can potentially be used as Encapsulants, die attach or even Underfills.

Product Selector Guide

Electrically Conductive Adhesives
Product Description Volume resistivity (Ω*cm) Glass transition temperature (°C) CTE a1 CTE a2 Tensile modulus @25°C Recommended cure Key attributes
Acrylate
Loctite Ablestik CA 3556HF Acrylate electrically conductive adhesive 2.5 × 10-3 -30 95 278 650 2min @110°C
  • One component
  • Fast, low-temperature cure
  • Low contact resistance
Epoxy
Loctite Ablestik CE 3103WLV Epoxy electrically conductive adhesive 8 × 10-4 114 45 225 4,500 10min @120°C
  • Pb-free alternative to solder
  • Low-temperature cure
  • Stable contact resistance
Silicone
Loctite Ablestik ICP 4000 Silicone electrically conductive adhesive 6 × 10-5 -45 - 330 101 60min @130°C
  • Excellent electrical conductivity
  • Outstanding elongation performance
  • High electrical current carrying capability
Loctite Ablestik ICP 4001 Silicone electrically conductive adhesive 4 × 10-4 - - 370 40 @0°C 35min @140°C
  • High flexibility & high adhesion
  • High operating temperature
  • Good electrical conductivity

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions about Electrically Conductive Adhesives (ECA)

Below is a list of frequently asked questions about the electrically conductive materials we supply. The list is far from exhaustive, so if you have a question, please contact us and we'll see if we can't help you with your question.

Can electrically conductive adhesives be used to bond aluminum to aluminum?

Nearly all ECAs and conductive die-attach materials will form a conductive bond with aluminum. However, the bond will degrade (higher electrical conductivity and lower adhesion) with aging time, due to progressive oxidation of the aluminum. The degradation may not be a concern for “consumer” devices, where the operating environment may not be very harsh, the operating life is short, and/or the performance requirements are not severe.

None of the current products we offer can guarantee high-reliability long-term on aluminum substrates (especially the conductivity will suffer). There have been product development projects in the past to develop an ECA that was filled with very sharp filler flakes to punch through the oxidation layer of the aluminum substrate, but also this did not work in the end and the project was abandoned.

What chemistry is best for electrically conductive adhesives?

The choice of chemistry will depend on the final properties of the adhesive that you are trying to maximize.

Silicones are idea for higher temperature applications or if you also desire high-flexibility or high-elongation in your application. Acrylics or acrylates are best if you desire a very fast cure, or if you want the lowest contact resistance. Epoxies have a good balance between electrical performance, high reliability or low CTE and Tg combinations.

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Versatile Electrically Conductive Adhesives

Electrically conductive adhesives are ideal for use in thermal, electrical interconnect and structural bonding applications for improved reliability in electronic systems.

For manufacturers that require both electrical performance and thermal dissipation functionality, Henkel’s electrically conductive materials are the most proven, trusted adhesives on the market.

Snap Cure Conductive Adhesives

Snap curable conductive adhesives provides excellent adhesion and reliability, cure times of less than two minutes, and in-line processing capability for exceptionally high throughput. For applications with large coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) mismatches between substrates, or fine-pitch flip-chip interconnections where electrical conductivity is desired in only one direction, Henkel has an electrically conductive adhesive to meet the challenge.

Heat Cure Conductive Adhesives

Electrically conductive heat cure adhesives are required for a number of manufacturing challenges such as die to substrate bonding, passive component attach and the bonding of heat-sensitive components. The Henkel line includes products from such trusted brands as LOCTITE® ECCOBOND and LOCTITE® ABLESTIK, , with varying cure speeds, viscosity and pot life.

Room Temperature Cure Adhesives

Our electrically-conductive adhesive products cure at room temperature and can be used for bonding and sealing applications for heat-sensitive devices that require superior electrical and mechanical properties, with no heating equipment required.

Two-Component Conductive Adhesives

Two-component electrically conductive adhesives require no refrigeration or freezer storage and include products that provide high peel and tensile lap shear strength over a broad temperature range; as well as silver-filled epoxies recommended for electronic bonding and sealing applications that comply with the requirements of NASA’s outgassing specification.