JP2017045541A - Conducive material and connection structure - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a conducive material capable of selectively arranging solder in conductive particles on an electrode and enhancing conduction reliability.SOLUTION: The conductive material contains a plurality of conductive particles having solder and a thermosetting component on an outer surface part of a conductive part, zeta potential of a surface of the conducive particles is -5 mV or more and +20 mV or less and viscosity at 50°C of 10 Pa s or more and 200 Pa s or less.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a conductive material including conductive particles having solder. The present invention also relates to a connection structure using the conductive material.

  Anisotropic conductive materials such as anisotropic conductive pastes and anisotropic conductive films are widely known. In the anisotropic conductive material, conductive particles are dispersed in a binder.

  In order to obtain various connection structures, the anisotropic conductive material is, for example, a connection between a flexible printed circuit board and a glass substrate (FOG (Film on Glass)) or a connection between a semiconductor chip and a flexible printed circuit board (COF ( Chip on Film)), connection between a semiconductor chip and a glass substrate (COG (Chip on Glass)), connection between a flexible printed circuit board and a glass epoxy substrate (FOB (Film on Board)), and the like.

  For example, when electrically connecting the electrode of the flexible printed circuit board and the electrode of the glass epoxy substrate by the anisotropic conductive material, an anisotropic conductive material containing conductive particles is disposed on the glass epoxy substrate. To do. Next, a flexible printed circuit board is laminated, and heated and pressurized. As a result, the anisotropic conductive material is cured, and the electrodes are electrically connected via the conductive particles to obtain a connection structure.

  As an example of the anisotropic conductive material, Patent Document 1 described below describes an anisotropic conductive material including conductive particles and a resin component that cannot be cured at the melting point of the conductive particles. Specifically, the conductive particles include tin (Sn), indium (In), bismuth (Bi), silver (Ag), copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd ), Gallium (Ga), silver (Ag), thallium (Tl), and the like, and alloys of these metals.

  In Patent Document 1, a resin heating step for heating the anisotropic conductive resin to a temperature higher than the melting point of the conductive particles and at which the curing of the resin component is not completed, and a resin component curing step for curing the resin component The electrical connection between the electrodes is described. Patent Document 1 describes that mounting is performed with the temperature profile shown in FIG. In Patent Document 1, the conductive particles melt in a resin component that is not completely cured at a temperature at which the anisotropic conductive resin is heated.

  Patent Document 2 below discloses an adhesive tape that includes a resin layer containing a thermosetting resin, solder powder, and a curing agent, and the solder powder and the curing agent are present in the resin layer. Yes. This adhesive tape is in the form of a film, not a paste.

JP 2004-260131 A WO2008 / 023452A1

  In the case of conventional anisotropic conductive paste containing solder powder or conductive particles having a solder layer on the surface, the solder powder or conductive particles may not be efficiently disposed on the electrodes (lines).

  Further, when the electrodes are electrically connected by the method described in Patent Document 1 using the anisotropic conductive material described in Patent Document 1, conductive particles including solder are efficiently formed on the electrodes (lines). May not be placed. Moreover, in the Example of patent document 1, in order to move a solder fully at the temperature more than melting | fusing point of solder, it is hold | maintained at fixed temperature, and the manufacturing efficiency of a connection structure becomes low. When mounting is performed with the temperature profile shown in FIG. 8 of Patent Document 1, the manufacturing efficiency of the connection structure is lowered.

  Moreover, the adhesive tape of patent document 2 is a film form, and is not a paste form. In the adhesive tape having the composition as described in Patent Document 2, it is difficult to efficiently arrange the solder powder on the electrode (line). For example, in the adhesive tape described in Patent Document 2, a part of the solder powder is easily placed in a region (space) where no electrode is formed. Solder powder disposed in a region where no electrode is formed does not contribute to conduction between the electrodes.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a conductive material that can selectively dispose solder in conductive particles on an electrode and can improve conduction reliability. Another object of the present invention is to provide a connection structure using the conductive material.

  According to a wide aspect of the present invention, the outer surface portion of the conductive portion includes a plurality of conductive particles having solder and a thermosetting component, and the zeta potential on the surface of the conductive particles is −5 mV or more, +20 mV. There is provided a conductive material having a viscosity at 50 ° C. of 10 Pa · s or more and 200 Pa · s or less.

  In a specific aspect of the conductive material according to the present invention, the ratio of the viscosity at 50 ° C. to the viscosity at 100 ° C. is 10 or more and 200 or less.

  On the specific situation with the electrically-conductive material which concerns on this invention, the said electroconductive particle is a solder particle formed with the solder.

  On the specific situation with the electrically-conductive material which concerns on this invention, the minimum value of the viscosity in the temperature range below the melting point of the solder in the said electroconductive particle is 0.1 Pa.s or more and 10 Pa.s or less.

  On the specific situation with the electrically-conductive material which concerns on this invention, a carboxyl group exists in the outer surface of the said electroconductive particle.

  In a specific aspect of the conductive material according to the present invention, the conductive material is liquid at 25 ° C. and is a conductive paste.

  According to a wide aspect of the present invention, a first connection target member having at least one first electrode on the surface, a second connection target member having at least one second electrode on the surface, and the first A connection part connecting the second connection target member and the second connection target member, wherein the connection part is a cured product of the conductive material described above, and the first electrode and the second electrode. Are connected to each other by solder in the conductive particles.

  In a specific aspect of the connection structure according to the present invention, the first electrode and the second electrode face each other in the stacking direction of the first electrode, the connection portion, and the second electrode. When the portion is viewed, the solder portion in the connection portion is arranged in 50% or more of the area of 100% of the portion where the first electrode and the second electrode face each other.

  The conductive material according to the present invention includes a plurality of conductive particles having solder and a thermosetting component on the outer surface portion of the conductive portion, and the zeta potential of the surface of the conductive particles is −5 mV or more and +20 mV or less. Since the viscosity at 50 ° C. is 10 Pa · s or more and 200 Pa · s or less, the solder in the conductive particles can be selectively placed on the electrode, and the conduction reliability can be improved.

FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing a connection structure obtained using a conductive material according to an embodiment of the present invention. 2A to 2C are cross-sectional views for explaining each step of an example of a method for manufacturing a connection structure using a conductive material according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing a modification of the connection structure. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing a first example of conductive particles that can be used as a conductive material. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing a second example of conductive particles that can be used for the conductive material. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing a third example of conductive particles that can be used for the conductive material.

  Details of the present invention will be described below.

(Conductive material)
The conductive material according to the present invention includes a plurality of conductive particles and a binder. The conductive particles have a conductive part. The conductive particles have solder on the outer surface portion of the conductive portion. Solder is contained in the conductive part and is a part or all of the conductive part.

  The conductive material according to the present invention includes a thermosetting component as the binder. The thermosetting component preferably contains a thermosetting compound and a thermosetting agent.

  In the present invention, the zeta potential on the surface of the conductive particles is −5 mV or more and +20 mV or less. The zeta potential on the surface of general solder particles or the like is less than -5 mV. In the present invention, the zeta potential on the surface of the conductive particles is set relatively high.

  Moreover, the viscosity at 50 ° C. of the conductive material according to the present invention is 10 Pa · s or more and 200 Pa · s or less.

  In this invention, since said structure is provided, the solder in electroconductive particle can be selectively arrange | positioned on an electrode. When the electrodes are electrically connected, the solder in the conductive particles easily collects between the upper and lower electrodes, and the solder in the conductive particles can be efficiently disposed on the electrodes (lines). In addition, a part of the solder in the conductive particles is difficult to be disposed in a region (space) where no electrode is formed, and the amount of solder disposed in a region where no electrode is formed can be considerably reduced. In the present invention, the solder that is not located between the opposing electrodes can be efficiently moved between the opposing electrodes. Therefore, the conduction reliability between the electrodes can be improved. In addition, it is possible to prevent electrical connection between laterally adjacent electrodes that should not be connected, and to improve insulation reliability.

  In addition, a part of the solder in the conductive particles is difficult to be disposed in a region (space) where no electrode is formed, and the amount of solder disposed in a region where no electrode is formed can be considerably reduced. In the present invention, the solder that is not located between the opposing electrodes can be efficiently moved between the opposing electrodes. Therefore, the conduction reliability between the electrodes can be improved. In addition, it is possible to prevent electrical connection between laterally adjacent electrodes that should not be connected, and to improve insulation reliability.

  In order to obtain such an effect, the fact that the zeta potential on the surface of the conductive particles is −5 mV or more greatly contributes. Conductive particles having a surface zeta potential of −5 mV or more tend to gather together. In addition, since the zeta potential on the surface of the conductive particles is −5 mV or more and the viscosity at 50 ° C., which is the initial heating stage of the conductive material, is 10 Pa · s or more and 200 Pa · s or less, the conductive material is conductive on the electrode. It becomes easy to collect the solder in the conductive particles fairly effectively.

  In addition, since the zeta potential on the surface of the conductive particles is −5 mV or more, when the electrode of the connection target member is a metal, the charge on the surface of the electrode becomes negative, so that the solder particles tend to aggregate on the electrode. It is estimated that The zeta potential on the surface of the conductive particles is preferably 1 mV or less. When the zeta potential of the solder particles is 1 mV or less, it is estimated that when the viscosity of the conductive paste is reduced by heat or the like, the repulsion between the conductive particles is small, so that the conductive particles are more likely to aggregate. The

  The zeta potential on the surface of the conductive particles is preferably −3 mV or more, more preferably −2 mV or more. The zeta potential on the surface of the conductive particles may be 20 mV or less.

  The zeta potential is measured as follows.

  The conductive particles are added to 100 g of distilled water so that the content of the conductive particles is 50% by weight, and stirred at 100 rpm with a stir bar to obtain a sample. The obtained sample is put in a measurement container and left to stand for 1 minute, and measurement is performed using an ultrasonic zeta potential measurement device (“DT- 1202” manufactured by Dispersion Technology).

  The minimum value of viscosity of the conductive paste (minimum melt viscosity value) in a temperature range of 25 ° C. or higher and the melting point of solder in the conductive particles is preferably 0.1 Pa · s or higher, more preferably 0. .2 Pa · s or more, preferably 10 Pa · s or less, more preferably 1 Pa · s or less. When the minimum value of the viscosity is not less than the above lower limit and not more than the above upper limit, the solder can be more efficiently arranged on the electrode.

  The minimum value of the above viscosity is STRESSTECH (manufactured by EOLOGICA), etc., strain control 1 rad, frequency 1 Hz, heating rate 20 ° C./min, measurement temperature range 25-200 ° C. (however, the melting point of solder is 200 ° C.) If it exceeds the upper limit, the upper limit of the temperature is taken as the melting point of the solder). From the measurement results, the minimum value of the viscosity in the temperature range below the melting point of the solder is evaluated.

  In order to more efficiently arrange the solder on the electrode, the conductive material is preferably liquid at 25 ° C., and preferably a conductive paste.

  In order to arrange the solder more efficiently on the electrode, the viscosity (η50) at 50 ° C. of the conductive material is preferably 20 Pa · s or more, more preferably 30 Pa · s or more, preferably 150 Pa · s or less, more Preferably, it is 100 Pa · s or less. The viscosity at 50 ° C. affects the moving speed of conductive particles or solder at the initial stage of conductive connection.

  In order to more efficiently arrange the solder on the electrode, the ratio of the viscosity (η50) at 50 ° C. to the viscosity (η100) at 100 ° C. of the conductive material is preferably 10 or more, more preferably 15 or more, Preferably it is 20 or more, preferably 200 or less, more preferably 150 or less, still more preferably 100 or less. The viscosity at 100 ° C. affects the moving speed of conductive particles or solder in the middle of conductive connection. When the ratio (η50 / η100) is not less than the above lower limit and not more than the above upper limit, the conductive particles or solder efficiently move from the initial stage to the middle stage at the time of conductive connection.

  The viscosity can be measured under the conditions of strain control 1 rad, frequency 1 Hz, temperature rising rate 20 ° C./min, and measurement temperature range 40 to 200 ° C. using STRESSTECH (manufactured by EOLOGICA).

  The dielectric constant measured using the component excluding the conductive particles is preferably 3.4 or more, more preferably 3.5 or more, still more preferably 4 or more, preferably 6 or less, more preferably 5 or less. The component excluding the conductive particles may be obtained by removing the conductive particles from the conductive material, or may be obtained by blending a compounding component excluding the conductive particles in the conductive material. When the zeta potential on the surface of the conductive particles is −5 mV or more and the dielectric constant of the component excluding the conductive particles is not less than the above lower limit and not more than the above upper limit, the solder is more easily collected on the electrode.

  The dielectric constant is measured using a dielectric measuring device (Toyo Technica Co., Ltd., 126096W type) under the conditions of a sample size diameter of 20 mm, a thickness of 100 μm, an applied voltage of 0.2 MV / m, a response speed of 8 ms, and a measurement frequency of 100 MHz. Is possible.

  The conductive material can be used as a conductive paste and a conductive film. The conductive film is preferably an anisotropic conductive film. From the viewpoint of more efficiently arranging the solder on the electrode, the conductive material is preferably a conductive paste. The conductive material is preferably used for electrical connection of electrodes. The conductive material is preferably a circuit connection material.

  Hereinafter, each component contained in the conductive material will be described.

(Conductive particles)
The conductive particles electrically connect the electrodes of the connection target member. The conductive particles have solder on the outer surface portion of the conductive portion. The conductive particles may be solder particles formed by solder. The solder particles have solder on the outer surface portion of the conductive portion. As for the said solder particle, both the center part and the outer surface part of an electroconductive part are formed with the solder. The said electroconductive particle may have a base material particle and the electroconductive part arrange | positioned on the surface of this base material particle. In this case, the conductive particles have solder on the outer surface portion of the conductive portion.

  Compared to the case where the above solder particles are used, in the case where conductive particles including base particles not formed by solder and solder portions arranged on the surface of the base particles are used, The conductive particles are less likely to collect on the surface, and the solder joint property between the conductive particles is low, so the conductive particles that have moved onto the electrodes tend to move out of the electrodes, and the effect of suppressing displacement between the electrodes Tend to be lower. Therefore, the conductive particles are preferably solder particles formed by solder.

  From the viewpoint of effectively reducing the connection resistance in the connection structure and effectively suppressing the generation of voids, a carboxyl group or an amino group is present on the outer surface of the conductive particles (the outer surface of the solder). It is preferable that a carboxyl group is present, and an amino group is preferably present. A group containing a carboxyl group or an amino group is covalently bonded to the outer surface of the conductive particle (the outer surface of the solder) via an ether bond, an ester bond or a group represented by the following formula (X). Is preferred. The group containing a carboxyl group or an amino group may contain both a carboxyl group and an amino group.

  Hydroxyl groups exist on the surface of the solder. By covalently bonding this hydroxyl group and a group containing a carboxyl group, a stronger bond can be formed than in the case of bonding by other coordination bond (chelate coordination) or the like, so the connection resistance between the electrodes is reduced, And the electroconductive particle which can suppress generation | occurrence | production of a void is obtained.

  In the solder particles, the bonding form between the surface of the solder and the group containing a carboxyl group may not include a coordination bond, and may not include a bond due to a chelate coordination.

  From the viewpoint of effectively reducing the connection resistance in the connection structure and effectively suppressing the generation of voids, the solder particle is a compound having a functional group capable of reacting with a hydroxyl group and a carboxyl group or an amino group (hereinafter referred to as “a solder group”). It is preferably obtained by reacting a hydroxyl group on the surface of the solder with a functional group capable of reacting with the hydroxyl group. In the above reaction, a covalent bond is formed. By causing the hydroxyl group on the surface of the solder to react with the functional group capable of reacting with the hydroxyl group in the compound X, solder particles in which a group containing a carboxyl group or an amino group is covalently bonded to the surface of the solder can be easily obtained. It is also possible to obtain solder particles in which a group containing a carboxyl group or an amino group is covalently bonded to the surface of the solder via an ether bond or an ester bond. By reacting a hydroxyl group on the surface of the solder with a functional group capable of reacting with the hydroxyl group, the compound X can be chemically bonded to the surface of the solder in the form of a covalent bond.

  Examples of the functional group capable of reacting with the hydroxyl group include a hydroxyl group, a carboxyl group, an ester group, and a carbonyl group. A hydroxyl group or a carboxyl group is preferred. The functional group capable of reacting with the hydroxyl group may be a hydroxyl group or a carboxyl group.

  Examples of the compound having a functional group capable of reacting with a hydroxyl group include levulinic acid, glutaric acid, succinic acid, malic acid, oxalic acid, malonic acid, adipic acid, 5-ketohexanoic acid, 3-hydroxypropionic acid, 4-aminobutyric acid, 3-mercaptopropionic acid, 3-mercaptoisobutyric acid, 3-methylthiopropionic acid, 3-phenylpropionic acid, 3-phenylisobutyric acid, 4-phenylbutyric acid, decanoic acid, dodecanoic acid, tetradecanoic acid, pentadecanoic acid, hexadecanoic acid, Examples include 9-hexadecenoic acid, heptadecanoic acid, stearic acid, oleic acid, vaccenic acid, linoleic acid, (9,12,15) -linolenic acid, nonadecanoic acid, arachidic acid, decanedioic acid, and dodecanedioic acid. Glutaric acid or glycolic acid is preferred. Only 1 type may be used for the compound which has the functional group which can react with the said hydroxyl group, and 2 or more types may be used together. The compound having a functional group capable of reacting with the hydroxyl group is preferably a compound having at least one carboxyl group.

  The compound X preferably has a flux action, and the compound X preferably has a flux action in a state of being bonded to the solder surface. The compound having a flux action can remove the oxide film on the surface of the solder and the oxide film on the surface of the electrode. The carboxyl group has a flux action.

  Examples of the compound having a flux action include levulinic acid, glutaric acid, succinic acid, 5-ketohexanoic acid, 3-hydroxypropionic acid, 4-aminobutyric acid, 3-mercaptopropionic acid, 3-mercaptoisobutyric acid, and 3-methylthiopropionic acid. , 3-phenylpropionic acid, 3-phenylisobutyric acid and 4-phenylbutyric acid. Glutaric acid or glycolic acid is preferred. As for the compound which has the said flux effect | action, only 1 type may be used and 2 or more types may be used together.

  From the viewpoint of effectively reducing the connection resistance in the connection structure and effectively suppressing the generation of voids, the functional group capable of reacting with the hydroxyl group in the compound X is preferably a hydroxyl group or a carboxyl group. The functional group capable of reacting with the hydroxyl group in the compound X may be a hydroxyl group or a carboxyl group. When the functional group capable of reacting with the hydroxyl group is a carboxyl group, the compound X preferably has at least two carboxyl groups. By reacting a part of the carboxyl group of the compound having at least two carboxyl groups with the hydroxyl group on the surface of the solder, conductive particles in which the group containing the carboxyl group is covalently bonded to the surface of the solder can be obtained.

  The manufacturing method of the said electroconductive particle is equipped with the process of mixing the compound, catalyst, and solvent which have the functional group and carboxyl group which can react with this electroconductive particle and a hydroxyl group, for example using electroconductive particle. In the method for producing conductive particles, conductive particles in which a group containing a carboxyl group is covalently bonded to the surface of the solder can be easily obtained by the mixing step.

  Moreover, in the said manufacturing method of electroconductive particle, using electroconductive particle, this electroconductive particle, the compound which has the functional group and carboxyl group which can react with the said hydroxyl group, the said catalyst, and the said solvent are mixed, and it heats. It is preferable. By the mixing and heating step, conductive particles in which a group containing a carboxyl group is covalently bonded to the surface of the solder can be obtained more easily.

  Examples of the solvent include alcohol solvents such as methanol, ethanol, propanol and butanol, acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, ethyl acetate, toluene and xylene. The solvent is preferably an organic solvent, and more preferably toluene. As for the said solvent, only 1 type may be used and 2 or more types may be used together.

  Examples of the catalyst include p-toluenesulfonic acid, benzenesulfonic acid and 10-camphorsulfonic acid. The catalyst is preferably p-toluenesulfonic acid. As for the said catalyst, only 1 type may be used and 2 or more types may be used together.

  It is preferable to heat at the time of the mixing. The heating temperature is preferably 90 ° C or higher, more preferably 100 ° C or higher, preferably 130 ° C or lower, more preferably 110 ° C or lower.

  From the viewpoint of effectively reducing the connection resistance in the connection structure and effectively suppressing the generation of voids, the conductive particles react with the isocyanate compound to the hydroxyl group on the surface of the solder using the isocyanate compound. It is preferable that it is obtained through the process of making it. In the above reaction, a covalent bond is formed. By reacting the hydroxyl group on the surface of the solder with the isocyanate compound, it is possible to easily obtain conductive particles in which the nitrogen atom of the group derived from the isocyanate group is covalently bonded to the surface of the solder. By reacting the isocyanate compound with a hydroxyl group on the surface of the solder, a group derived from an isocyanate group can be chemically bonded to the surface of the solder in the form of a covalent bond.

  Moreover, a silane coupling agent can be easily reacted with a group derived from an isocyanate group. Since the conductive particles can be easily obtained, the group containing a carboxyl group is introduced by a reaction using a silane coupling agent having a carboxyl group, or the reaction using a silane coupling agent is performed. It is preferably introduced later by reacting a compound derived from a silane coupling agent with a compound having at least one carboxyl group. The conductive particles are preferably obtained by reacting the isocyanate compound with a hydroxyl group on the surface of the solder using the isocyanate compound and then reacting a compound having at least one carboxyl group.

  From the viewpoint of effectively reducing the connection resistance in the connection structure and effectively suppressing the generation of voids, the compound having at least one carboxyl group preferably has a plurality of carboxyl groups.

  Examples of the isocyanate compound include diphenylmethane-4,4'-diisocyanate (MDI), hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI), toluene diisocyanate (TDI), and isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI). Isocyanate compounds other than these may be used. After reacting this compound on the surface of the solder, the residual isocyanate group, and a compound having reactivity with the residual isocyanate group and having a carboxyl group are reacted, and expressed on the solder surface by the formula (X). A carboxyl group can be introduced through the group.

  As said isocyanate compound, you may use the compound which has an unsaturated double bond and has an isocyanate group. Examples include 2-acryloyloxyethyl isocyanate and 2-isocyanatoethyl methacrylate. After reacting the isocyanate group of this compound on the surface of the solder, the surface of the solder is reacted with a compound having a functional group having reactivity with the remaining unsaturated double bond and having a carboxyl group. A carboxyl group can be introduced through the group represented by the formula (X).

  Examples of the silane coupling agent include 3-isocyanatopropyltriethoxysilane (“KBE-9007” manufactured by Shin-Etsu Silicone), 3-isocyanatepropyltrimethoxysilane (“Y-5187” manufactured by MOMENTIVE), and the like. As for the said silane coupling agent, only 1 type may be used and 2 or more types may be used together.

  Examples of the compound having at least one carboxyl group include levulinic acid, glutaric acid, glycolic acid, succinic acid, malic acid, oxalic acid, malonic acid, adipic acid, 5-ketohexanoic acid, 3-hydroxypropionic acid, 4-amino Butyric acid, 3-mercaptopropionic acid, 3-mercaptoisobutyric acid, 3-methylthiopropionic acid, 3-phenylpropionic acid, 3-phenylisobutyric acid, 4-phenylbutyric acid, decanoic acid, dodecanoic acid, tetradecanoic acid, pentadecanoic acid, hexadecane Examples include acid, 9-hexadecenoic acid, heptadecanoic acid, stearic acid, oleic acid, vaccenic acid, linoleic acid, (9,12,15) -linolenic acid, nonadecanoic acid, arachidic acid, decanedioic acid, and dodecanedioic acid. . Glutaric acid, adipic acid or glycolic acid is preferred. As for the compound which has at least 1 said carboxyl group, only 1 type may be used and 2 or more types may be used together.

  After reacting the isocyanate compound with the hydroxyl group on the surface of the solder using the isocyanate compound, the carboxyl group of the compound having a plurality of carboxyl groups is reacted with the hydroxyl group on the surface of the solder. The group containing can be left.

  In the method for producing conductive particles, the conductive particles are used and the isocyanate compound is used to react the hydroxyl group on the surface of the solder with the isocyanate compound, and then the compound having at least one carboxyl group is reacted. Thus, conductive particles in which a group containing a carboxyl group is bonded to the surface of the solder via the group represented by the above formula (X) are obtained. In the method for producing conductive particles, conductive particles in which a group containing a carboxyl group is introduced on the surface of the solder can be easily obtained by the above-described steps.

  The following method is mentioned as a specific manufacturing method of the said electroconductive particle. Conductive particles are dispersed in an organic solvent, and a silane coupling agent having an isocyanate group is added. Thereafter, a silane coupling agent is covalently bonded to the solder surface using a reaction catalyst of hydroxyl groups and isocyanate groups on the solder surface of the conductive particles. Next, a hydroxyl group is generated by hydrolyzing the alkoxy group bonded to the silicon atom of the silane coupling agent. The produced hydroxyl group is reacted with a carboxyl group of a compound having at least one carboxyl group.

  Moreover, the following method is mentioned as a specific manufacturing method of the said electroconductive particle. Conductive particles are dispersed in an organic solvent, and a compound having an isocyanate group and an unsaturated double bond is added. Then, a covalent bond is formed using the reaction catalyst of the hydroxyl group and isocyanate group of the solder surface of electroconductive particle. Thereafter, the unsaturated double bond introduced is reacted with a compound having an unsaturated double bond and a carboxyl group.

  As a reaction catalyst for the hydroxyl group and isocyanate group on the solder surface of the conductive particles, a tin catalyst (dibutyltin dilaurate, etc.), an amine catalyst (triethylenediamine, etc.), a carboxylate catalyst (lead naphthenate, potassium acetate, etc.), And a trialkylphosphine catalyst (such as triethylphosphine).

  From the viewpoint of effectively reducing the connection resistance in the connection structure and effectively suppressing the generation of voids, the compound having at least one carboxyl group is a compound represented by the following formula (1): Is preferred. The compound represented by the following formula (1) has a flux action. Moreover, the compound represented by following formula (1) has a flux effect | action in the state introduced into the surface of solder.

  In said formula (1), X represents the functional group which can react with a hydroxyl group, R represents a C1-C5 bivalent organic group. The organic group may contain a carbon atom, a hydrogen atom, and an oxygen atom. The organic group may be a divalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms. The main chain of the organic group is preferably a divalent hydrocarbon group. In the organic group, a carboxyl group or a hydroxyl group may be bonded to a divalent hydrocarbon group. Examples of the compound represented by the above formula (1) include citric acid.

  The compound having at least one carboxyl group is preferably a compound represented by the following formula (1A) or the following formula (1B). The compound having at least one carboxyl group is preferably a compound represented by the following formula (1A), and more preferably a compound represented by the following formula (1B).

  In said formula (1A), R represents a C1-C5 bivalent organic group. R in the above formula (1A) is the same as R in the above formula (1).

  In said formula (1B), R represents a C1-C5 bivalent organic group. R in the above formula (1B) is the same as R in the above formula (1).

  A group represented by the following formula (2A) or the following formula (2B) is preferably bonded to the surface of the solder. A group represented by the following formula (2A) is preferably bonded to the surface of the solder, and more preferably a group represented by the following formula (2B) is bonded.

  In said formula (2A), R represents a C1-C5 bivalent organic group. R in the above formula (2A) is the same as R in the above formula (1).

  In said formula (2B), R represents a C1-C5 bivalent organic group. R in the above formula (2B) is the same as R in the above formula (1).

  From the viewpoint of improving the wettability of the solder surface, the molecular weight of the compound having at least one carboxyl group is preferably 10,000 or less, more preferably 1000 or less, and even more preferably 500 or less.

  The molecular weight means a molecular weight that can be calculated from the structural formula when the compound having at least one carboxyl group is not a polymer and when the structural formula of the compound having at least one carboxyl group can be specified. Further, when the compound having at least one carboxyl group is a polymer, it means a weight average molecular weight.

  It is preferable that the conductive particles have a conductive particle body and an anionic polymer disposed on the surface of the conductive particle body because the cohesiveness of the solder particles can be effectively increased at the time of conductive connection. . The conductive particles are preferably obtained by surface-treating the conductive particle body with an anionic polymer or a compound that becomes an anionic polymer. As for the said anion polymer and the compound used as the said anion polymer, only 1 type may respectively be used and 2 or more types may be used together. The anionic polymer is a polymer having an acidic group.

  As a method of surface-treating the conductive particle body with an anionic polymer, as an anionic polymer, for example, a (meth) acrylic polymer copolymerized with (meth) acrylic acid, synthesized from a dicarboxylic acid and a diol, and having carboxyl groups at both ends are used. Polyester polymer having a carboxyl group at both ends obtained by intermolecular dehydration condensation reaction of dicarboxylic acid, polyester polymer synthesized from dicarboxylic acid and diamine and having carboxyl group at both ends, and modified poval having carboxyl group (Nippon Synthetic Chemical Co., Ltd. "GOHSEX T") etc., and the method of making the carboxyl group of an anionic polymer react with the hydroxyl group of the surface of an electroconductive particle main body is mentioned.

Examples of the anion portion of the anion polymer include the carboxyl group, and other than that, a tosyl group (p-H ₃ CC ₆ H ₄ S (═O) ₂ —), a sulfonate ion group (—SO ₃ ^— ), And phosphate ion groups (—PO ₄ ⁻ ) and the like.

  Another method is to use a compound having a functional group that reacts with the hydroxyl group on the surface of the conductive particle body and further having a functional group that can be polymerized by addition or condensation reaction. The method of polymerizing on the surface of a main body is mentioned. Examples of the functional group that reacts with the hydroxyl group on the surface of the conductive particle body include a carboxyl group and an isocyanate group, and the functional group that polymerizes by addition and condensation reactions includes a hydroxyl group, a carboxyl group, an amino group, and (meta ) An acryloyl group is mentioned.

  The weight average molecular weight of the anionic polymer is preferably 2000 or more, more preferably 3000 or more, preferably 10,000 or less, more preferably 8000 or less. When the weight average molecular weight is not less than the above lower limit and not more than the above upper limit, a sufficient amount of charge and flux properties can be introduced on the surface of the conductive particles. Thereby, the cohesiveness of the solder particles can be effectively increased at the time of conductive connection, and the oxide film on the surface of the electrode can be effectively removed at the time of connection of the connection target member.

  When the weight average molecular weight is not less than the above lower limit and not more than the above upper limit, it is easy to dispose an anionic polymer on the surface of the conductive particle body, and it is possible to effectively increase the cohesiveness of the solder particles at the time of conductive connection. In addition, the conductive particles can be arranged more efficiently on the electrode.

  The weight average molecular weight indicates a weight average molecular weight in terms of polystyrene measured by gel permeation chromatography (GPC).

  The weight average molecular weight of the polymer obtained by surface-treating the conductive particle main body with a compound that becomes an anionic polymer is obtained by dissolving the solder in the conductive particles, and diluting the conductive particles with dilute hydrochloric acid that does not cause decomposition of the polymer. After removal, it can be determined by measuring the weight average molecular weight of the remaining polymer.

  Regarding the introduction amount of the anionic polymer on the surface of the conductive particles, the acid value per 1 g of the conductive particles is preferably 1 mgKOH or more, more preferably 2 mgKOH or more, preferably 10 mgKOH or less, more preferably 6 mgKOH or less.

  The acid value can be measured as follows. 1 g of conductive particles is added to 36 g of acetone and dispersed with an ultrasonic wave for 1 minute. Thereafter, phenolphthalein is used as an indicator and titrated with a 0.1 mol / L potassium hydroxide ethanol solution.

  Next, specific examples of conductive particles will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing a first example of conductive particles that can be used as a conductive material.

  The conductive particles 21 shown in FIG. 4 are solder particles. The conductive particles 21 are entirely formed of solder. The conductive particles 21 do not have base particles in the core and are not core-shell particles. As for the electroconductive particle 21, both the center part and the outer surface part of an electroconductive part are formed with the solder.

  FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing a second example of conductive particles that can be used for the conductive material.

  The conductive particle 31 shown in FIG. 5 includes a base particle 32 and a conductive part 33 disposed on the surface of the base particle 32. The conductive portion 33 covers the surface of the base particle 32. The conductive particles 31 are coated particles in which the surface of the base particle 32 is covered with the conductive portion 33.

  The conductive portion 33 includes a second conductive portion 33A and a solder portion 33B (first conductive portion). The conductive particle 31 includes a second conductive portion 33A between the base particle 32 and the solder portion 33B. Therefore, the conductive particles 31 are composed of the base particle 32, the second conductive portion 33A disposed on the surface of the base particle 32, and the solder portion 33B disposed on the outer surface of the second conductive portion 33A. With.

  FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing a third example of conductive particles that can be used for the conductive material.

  As described above, the conductive portion 33 in the conductive particle 31 has a two-layer structure. The conductive particle 41 shown in FIG. 6 has a solder part 42 as a single-layer conductive part. The conductive particles 41 include base particles 32 and solder portions 42 disposed on the surfaces of the base particles 32.

  Examples of the substrate particles include resin particles, inorganic particles excluding metal particles, organic-inorganic hybrid particles, and metal particles. The substrate particles are preferably substrate particles excluding metal, and are preferably resin particles, inorganic particles excluding metal particles, or organic-inorganic hybrid particles. The substrate particles may be copper particles.

  Various organic materials are suitably used as the resin for forming the resin particles. Examples of the resin for forming the resin particles include polyolefin resins such as polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride, polyvinylidene chloride, polyisobutylene, and polybutadiene; acrylic resins such as polymethyl methacrylate and polymethyl acrylate; polycarbonate , Polyamide, phenol formaldehyde resin, melamine formaldehyde resin, benzoguanamine formaldehyde resin, urea formaldehyde resin, phenol resin, melamine resin, benzoguanamine resin, urea resin, epoxy resin, unsaturated polyester resin, saturated polyester resin, polyethylene terephthalate, polysulfone, polyphenylene oxide , Polyacetal, polyimide, polyamideimide, polyether ether Tons, polyether sulfone, divinyl benzene polymer, and divinylbenzene copolymer, and the like. Examples of the divinylbenzene copolymer include divinylbenzene-styrene copolymer and divinylbenzene- (meth) acrylic acid ester copolymer. Since the hardness of the resin particles can be easily controlled within a suitable range, the resin for forming the resin particles is a polymer obtained by polymerizing one or more polymerizable monomers having an ethylenically unsaturated group. It is preferably a coalescence.

  When the resin particles are obtained by polymerizing a monomer having an ethylenically unsaturated group, the monomer having the ethylenically unsaturated group may be a non-crosslinkable monomer or a crosslinkable monomer. And a polymer.

  Examples of the non-crosslinkable monomer include styrene monomers such as styrene and α-methylstyrene; carboxyl group-containing monomers such as (meth) acrylic acid, maleic acid, and maleic anhydride; (Meth) acrylate, ethyl (meth) acrylate, propyl (meth) acrylate, butyl (meth) acrylate, 2-ethylhexyl (meth) acrylate, lauryl (meth) acrylate, cetyl (meth) acrylate, stearyl (meth) acrylate, cyclohexyl ( Alkyl (meth) acrylates such as meth) acrylate and isobornyl (meth) acrylate; oxygen such as 2-hydroxyethyl (meth) acrylate, glycerol (meth) acrylate, polyoxyethylene (meth) acrylate and glycidyl (meth) acrylate Child-containing (meth) acrylates; Nitrile-containing monomers such as (meth) acrylonitrile; Vinyl ethers such as methyl vinyl ether, ethyl vinyl ether, and propyl vinyl ether; Vinyl acetates such as vinyl acetate, vinyl butyrate, vinyl laurate, and vinyl stearate Esters; Unsaturated hydrocarbons such as ethylene, propylene, isoprene and butadiene; Halogen-containing monomers such as trifluoromethyl (meth) acrylate, pentafluoroethyl (meth) acrylate, vinyl chloride, vinyl fluoride and chlorostyrene Is mentioned.

  Examples of the crosslinkable monomer include tetramethylolmethane tetra (meth) acrylate, tetramethylolmethane tri (meth) acrylate, tetramethylolmethane di (meth) acrylate, trimethylolpropane tri (meth) acrylate, and dipenta Erythritol hexa (meth) acrylate, dipentaerythritol penta (meth) acrylate, glycerol tri (meth) acrylate, glycerol di (meth) acrylate, (poly) ethylene glycol di (meth) acrylate, (poly) propylene glycol di (meth) Polyfunctional (meth) acrylates such as acrylate, (poly) tetramethylene glycol di (meth) acrylate, 1,4-butanediol di (meth) acrylate; triallyl (iso) cyanure And silane-containing monomers such as triallyl trimellitate, divinylbenzene, diallyl phthalate, diallylacrylamide, diallyl ether, γ- (meth) acryloxypropyltrimethoxysilane, trimethoxysilylstyrene, vinyltrimethoxysilane It is done.

  The resin particles can be obtained by polymerizing the polymerizable monomer having an ethylenically unsaturated group by a known method. Examples of this method include a method of suspension polymerization in the presence of a radical polymerization initiator, and a method of polymerizing by swelling a monomer together with a radical polymerization initiator using non-crosslinked seed particles.

  In the case where the substrate particles are inorganic particles or organic-inorganic hybrid particles excluding metal, examples of the inorganic material for forming the substrate particles include silica and carbon black. The particles formed from the silica are not particularly limited. For example, after forming a crosslinked polymer particle by hydrolyzing a silicon compound having two or more hydrolyzable alkoxysilyl groups, firing may be performed as necessary. The particle | grains obtained by performing are mentioned. Examples of the organic / inorganic hybrid particles include organic / inorganic hybrid particles formed of a crosslinked alkoxysilyl polymer and an acrylic resin.

  When the substrate particles are metal particles, examples of the metal for forming the metal particles include silver, copper, nickel, silicon, gold, and titanium. When the base material particles are metal particles, the metal particles are preferably copper particles. However, the substrate particles are preferably not metal particles.

  The method for forming the conductive part on the surface of the base particle and the method for forming the solder part on the surface of the base particle or the surface of the second conductive part are not particularly limited. Examples of the method for forming the conductive portion and the solder portion include a method by electroless plating, a method by electroplating, a method by physical collision, a method by mechanochemical reaction, a method by physical vapor deposition or physical adsorption, And a method of coating the surface of the substrate particles with a paste containing metal powder or metal powder and a binder. Electroless plating, electroplating or physical collision methods are preferred. Examples of the method by physical vapor deposition include methods such as vacuum vapor deposition, ion plating, and ion sputtering. Further, in the method based on the physical collision, for example, a sheeter composer (manufactured by Tokuju Kogakusha Co., Ltd.) or the like is used.

  The melting point of the substrate particles is preferably higher than the melting point of the solder part. The melting point of the substrate particles is preferably higher than 160 ° C, more preferably higher than 300 ° C, still more preferably higher than 400 ° C, and particularly preferably higher than 450 ° C. The melting point of the substrate particles may be less than 400 ° C. The melting point of the substrate particles may be 160 ° C. or less. The softening point of the substrate particles is preferably 260 ° C. or higher. The softening point of the substrate particles may be less than 260 ° C.

  The conductive particles may have a single layer solder portion. The conductive particles may have a plurality of layers of conductive parts (solder part, second conductive part). That is, in the conductive particles, two or more conductive portions may be stacked.

  The solder is preferably a metal (low melting point metal) having a melting point of 450 ° C. or lower. The solder part is preferably a metal layer (low melting point metal layer) having a melting point of 450 ° C. or lower. The low melting point metal layer is a layer containing a low melting point metal. The solder in the conductive particles is preferably metal particles having a melting point of 450 ° C. or lower (low melting point metal particles). The low melting point metal particles are particles containing a low melting point metal. The low melting point metal is a metal having a melting point of 450 ° C. or lower. The melting point of the low melting point metal is preferably 300 ° C. or lower, more preferably 160 ° C. or lower. The solder in the conductive particles preferably contains tin. In 100% by weight of the metal contained in the solder part and 100% by weight of the metal contained in the solder in the conductive particles, the content of tin is preferably 30% by weight or more, more preferably 40% by weight or more, and still more preferably. It is 70% by weight or more, particularly preferably 90% by weight or more. When the content of tin in the solder in the conductive particles is not less than the above lower limit, the conduction reliability between the conductive particles and the electrode is further enhanced.

  The tin content is determined using a high frequency inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometer (“ICP-AES” manufactured by Horiba, Ltd.) or a fluorescent X-ray analyzer (“EDX-800HS” manufactured by Shimadzu). It can be measured.

  By using the conductive particles having the solder on the outer surface portion of the conductive portion, the solder is melted and joined to the electrodes, and the solder conducts between the electrodes. For example, since the solder and the electrode are not in point contact but in surface contact, the connection resistance is lowered. In addition, the use of conductive particles having solder on the outer surface of the conductive portion increases the bonding strength between the solder and the electrode, and as a result, the solder and the electrode are more unlikely to peel off, and the conduction reliability is effective. To be high.

  The low melting point metal constituting the solder part and the solder particles is not particularly limited. The low melting point metal is preferably tin or an alloy containing tin. Examples of the alloy include a tin-silver alloy, a tin-copper alloy, a tin-silver-copper alloy, a tin-bismuth alloy, a tin-zinc alloy, and a tin-indium alloy. The low melting point metal is preferably tin, a tin-silver alloy, a tin-silver-copper alloy, a tin-bismuth alloy, or a tin-indium alloy because of its excellent wettability with respect to the electrode. More preferred are a tin-bismuth alloy and a tin-indium alloy.

  The material constituting the solder (solder part) is preferably a filler material having a liquidus of 450 ° C. or lower based on JIS Z3001: Welding terms. Examples of the composition of the solder include a metal composition containing zinc, gold, silver, lead, copper, tin, bismuth, indium and the like. A tin-indium system (117 ° C eutectic) or a tin-bismuth system (139 ° C eutectic) that has a low melting point and is free of lead is preferable. That is, the solder preferably does not contain lead, and is preferably a solder containing tin and indium or a solder containing tin and bismuth.

  In order to further increase the bonding strength between the solder and the electrode, the solder in the conductive particles is nickel, copper, antimony, aluminum, zinc, iron, gold, titanium, phosphorus, germanium, tellurium, cobalt, bismuth, manganese. Further, it may contain a metal such as chromium, molybdenum and palladium. Moreover, from the viewpoint of further increasing the bonding strength between the solder and the electrode, the solder in the conductive particles preferably contains nickel, copper, antimony, aluminum, or zinc. From the viewpoint of further increasing the bonding strength between the solder and the electrode in the solder portion or the conductive particles, the content of these metals for increasing the bonding strength is preferably 0% in 100% by weight of the solder in the conductive particles. 0.0001% by weight or more, preferably 1% by weight or less.

  The melting point of the second conductive part is preferably higher than the melting point of the solder part. The melting point of the second conductive part is preferably more than 160 ° C, more preferably more than 300 ° C, still more preferably more than 400 ° C, still more preferably more than 450 ° C, particularly preferably more than 500 ° C, most preferably Preferably it exceeds 600 degreeC. Since the solder part has a low melting point, it melts during conductive connection. It is preferable that the second conductive portion does not melt during conductive connection. The conductive particles are preferably used by melting solder, preferably used by melting the solder part, and used without melting the solder part and melting the second conductive part. It is preferred that Since the melting point of the second conductive part is higher than the melting point of the solder part, it is possible to melt only the solder part without melting the second conductive part during conductive connection.

  The absolute value of the difference between the melting point of the solder part and the melting point of the second conductive part exceeds 0 ° C, preferably 5 ° C or more, more preferably 10 ° C or more, still more preferably 30 ° C or more, particularly preferably Is 50 ° C. or higher, most preferably 100 ° C. or higher.

  The second conductive part preferably contains a metal. The metal which comprises the said 2nd electroconductive part is not specifically limited. Examples of the metal include gold, silver, copper, platinum, palladium, zinc, lead, aluminum, cobalt, indium, nickel, chromium, titanium, antimony, bismuth, germanium and cadmium, and alloys thereof. Further, tin-doped indium oxide (ITO) may be used as the metal. As for the said metal, only 1 type may be used and 2 or more types may be used together.

  The second conductive portion is preferably a nickel layer, a palladium layer, a copper layer, or a gold layer, more preferably a nickel layer or a gold layer, and even more preferably a copper layer. The conductive particles preferably have a nickel layer, a palladium layer, a copper layer, or a gold layer, more preferably have a nickel layer or a gold layer, and still more preferably have a copper layer. By using the conductive particles having these preferable conductive parts for the connection between the electrodes, the connection resistance between the electrodes is further reduced. Moreover, a solder part can be more easily formed on the surface of these preferable conductive parts.

  The thickness of the solder part is preferably 0.005 μm or more, more preferably 0.01 μm or more, preferably 10 μm or less, more preferably 1 μm or less, and still more preferably 0.3 μm or less. When the thickness of the solder part is not less than the above lower limit and not more than the above upper limit, sufficient conductivity can be obtained, and the conductive particles are not too hard, and the conductive particles are sufficiently deformed at the time of connection between the electrodes. .

  The average particle diameter of the conductive particles is preferably 0.5 μm or more, more preferably 1 μm or more, further preferably 3 μm or more, preferably 100 μm or less, more preferably 50 μm or less, still more preferably 40 μm or less, and particularly preferably 30 μm. It is as follows. When the average particle diameter of the conductive particles is not less than the above lower limit and not more than the above upper limit, the solder in the conductive particles can be arranged more efficiently on the electrodes, and there are many solders in the conductive particles between the electrodes. It is easy to arrange and the conduction reliability is further enhanced.

  The “average particle size” of the conductive particles indicates a number average particle size. The average particle diameter of the conductive particles is obtained, for example, by observing 50 arbitrary conductive particles with an electron microscope or an optical microscope and calculating an average value.

  The shape of the conductive particles is not particularly limited. The conductive particles may have a spherical shape or a shape other than a spherical shape such as a flat shape.

  The content of the conductive particles in 100% by weight of the conductive material is preferably 1% by weight or more, more preferably 2% by weight or more, still more preferably 10% by weight or more, particularly preferably 20% by weight or more, most preferably. It is 30% by weight or more, preferably 80% by weight or less, more preferably 60% by weight or less, and still more preferably 50% by weight or less. When the content of the conductive particles is not less than the above lower limit and not more than the above upper limit, the solder in the conductive particles can be arranged more efficiently on the electrodes, and more solder in the conductive particles is arranged between the electrodes. It is easy to do and the conduction reliability is further increased. From the viewpoint of further improving the conduction reliability, the content of the conductive particles is preferably large.

(Thermosetting compound)
The thermosetting compound is a compound that can be cured by heating. Examples of the thermosetting compound include oxetane compounds, epoxy compounds, episulfide compounds, (meth) acrylic compounds, phenolic compounds, amino compounds, unsaturated polyester compounds, polyurethane compounds, silicone compounds, and polyimide compounds. From the viewpoint of further improving the curability and viscosity of the conductive material and further improving the connection reliability, an epoxy compound or an episulfide compound is preferable, and an epoxy compound is more preferable. The conductive material preferably contains an epoxy compound.

  From the viewpoint of further suppressing the corrosion of the electrode and maintaining the connection resistance even lower, the thermosetting compound preferably includes a thermosetting compound having a nitrogen atom, and a thermosetting compound having a triazine skeleton is used. It is preferable to include.

  Examples of the thermal compound having a nitrogen atom include triazine triglycidyl ether and the like, and the TEPIC series manufactured by Nissan Chemical Industries, Ltd. TEPIC-VL, TEPIC-UC) and the like.

  An aromatic epoxy compound is mentioned as said epoxy compound. Crystalline epoxy compounds such as resorcinol-type epoxy compounds, naphthalene-type epoxy compounds, biphenyl-type epoxy compounds, and benzophenone-type epoxy compounds are preferred. An epoxy compound that is solid at normal temperature (23 ° C.) and has a melting temperature equal to or lower than the melting point of the solder is preferable. The melting temperature is preferably 100 ° C. or lower, more preferably 80 ° C. or lower, and preferably 40 ° C. or higher. By using the above-mentioned preferable epoxy compound, the first connection target member and the second connection are high when the connection target member is pasted, when the viscosity is high and an impact such as conveyance is applied to the acceleration. The positional deviation with respect to the target member can be suppressed, and the viscosity of the conductive material can be greatly reduced by the heat at the time of curing, so that the aggregation of the solder can proceed efficiently.

  The content of the thermosetting compound in 100% by weight of the conductive material is preferably 20% by weight or more, more preferably 40% by weight or more, still more preferably 50% by weight or more, and preferably 99% by weight or less. Is 98% by weight or less, more preferably 90% by weight or less, and particularly preferably 80% by weight or less. From the viewpoint of further improving the impact resistance, it is preferable that the content of the thermosetting compound is large.

(Thermosetting agent)
The thermosetting agent thermosets the thermosetting compound. Examples of the thermosetting agent include an imidazole curing agent, a phenol curing agent, a thiol curing agent, an amine curing agent, an acid anhydride curing agent, a thermal cation initiator, and a thermal radical generator. As for the said thermosetting agent, only 1 type may be used and 2 or more types may be used together.

  The imidazole curing agent is not particularly limited, and 2-methylimidazole, 2-ethyl-4-methylimidazole, 1-cyanoethyl-2-phenylimidazole, 1-cyanoethyl-2-phenylimidazolium trimellitate, 2, 4-Diamino-6- [2'-methylimidazolyl- (1 ')]-ethyl-s-triazine and 2,4-diamino-6- [2'-methylimidazolyl- (1')]-ethyl-s- Examples include triazine isocyanuric acid adducts.

  The thiol curing agent is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include trimethylolpropane tris-3-mercaptopropionate, pentaerythritol tetrakis-3-mercaptopropionate, and dipentaerythritol hexa-3-mercaptopropionate. .

  The solubility parameter of the thiol curing agent is preferably 9.5 or more, and preferably 12 or less. The solubility parameter is calculated by the Fedors method. For example, the solubility parameter of trimethylolpropane tris-3-mercaptopropionate is 9.6, and the solubility parameter of dipentaerythritol hexa-3-mercaptopropionate is 11.4.

  The amine curing agent is not particularly limited, and hexamethylene diamine, octamethylene diamine, decamethylene diamine, 3,9-bis (3-aminopropyl) -2,4,8,10-tetraspiro [5.5]. Examples include undecane, bis (4-aminocyclohexyl) methane, metaphenylenediamine, and diaminodiphenylsulfone.

  Examples of the thermal cation initiator include iodonium cation curing agents, oxonium cation curing agents, and sulfonium cation curing agents. Examples of the iodonium-based cationic curing agent include bis (4-tert-butylphenyl) iodonium hexafluorophosphate. Examples of the oxonium-based cationic curing agent include trimethyloxonium tetrafluoroborate. Examples of the sulfonium-based cationic curing agent include tri-p-tolylsulfonium hexafluorophosphate.

  The thermal radical generator is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include azo compounds and organic peroxides. Examples of the azo compound include azobisisobutyronitrile (AIBN). Examples of the organic peroxide include di-tert-butyl peroxide and methyl ethyl ketone peroxide.

  The reaction initiation temperature of the thermosetting agent is preferably 50 ° C or higher, more preferably 70 ° C or higher, still more preferably 80 ° C or higher, preferably 250 ° C or lower, more preferably 200 ° C or lower, still more preferably 150 ° C or lower, Especially preferably, it is 140 degrees C or less. When the reaction start temperature of the thermosetting agent is not less than the above lower limit and not more than the above upper limit, the solder particles are more efficiently arranged on the electrode. The reaction initiation temperature of the thermosetting agent is particularly preferably 80 ° C. or higher and 140 ° C. or lower.

  From the viewpoint of more efficiently arranging the solder on the electrode, the reaction initiation temperature of the thermosetting agent is preferably higher than the melting point of the solder in the solder particles, more preferably 5 ° C. or more, more preferably 10 It is more preferable that the temperature is higher than ° C.

  The reaction start temperature of the thermosetting agent means a temperature at which the exothermic peak of DSC starts to rise.

  The content of the thermosetting agent is not particularly limited. The content of the thermosetting agent is preferably 0.01 parts by weight or more, more preferably 1 part by weight or more, preferably 200 parts by weight or less, more preferably 100 parts by weight with respect to 100 parts by weight of the thermosetting compound. Part or less, more preferably 75 parts by weight or less. When the content of the thermosetting agent is at least the above lower limit, it is easy to sufficiently cure the conductive paste. When the content of the thermosetting agent is not more than the above upper limit, it is difficult for an excess thermosetting agent that did not participate in curing after curing to remain, and the heat resistance of the cured product is further enhanced.

(flux)
The conductive material preferably contains a flux. By using flux, the solder can be more effectively placed on the electrode. The flux is not particularly limited. As the flux, a flux generally used for soldering or the like can be used.

  Examples of the flux include zinc chloride, a mixture of zinc chloride and an inorganic halide, a mixture of zinc chloride and an inorganic acid, a molten salt, phosphoric acid, a derivative of phosphoric acid, an organic halide, hydrazine, an organic acid, and pine resin. Etc. As for the said flux, only 1 type may be used and 2 or more types may be used together.

  Examples of the molten salt include ammonium chloride. Examples of the organic acid include lactic acid, citric acid, stearic acid, glutamic acid, and glutaric acid. Examples of the pine resin include activated pine resin and non-activated pine resin. The flux is preferably an organic acid having two or more carboxyl groups, pine resin. The flux may be an organic acid having two or more carboxyl groups, or pine resin. By using an organic acid having two or more carboxyl groups, pine resin, the conduction reliability between the electrodes is further enhanced.

  The rosin is a rosin composed mainly of abietic acid. The flux is preferably rosins, and more preferably abietic acid. By using this preferable flux, the conduction reliability between the electrodes is further enhanced.

  The active temperature (melting point) of the flux is preferably 50 ° C. or higher, more preferably 70 ° C. or higher, further preferably 80 ° C. or higher, preferably 200 ° C. or lower, more preferably 190 ° C. or lower, even more preferably 160 ° C. or lower. More preferably, it is 150 ° C. or less, and still more preferably 140 ° C. or less. When the activation temperature of the flux is not less than the above lower limit and not more than the above upper limit, the flux effect is more effectively exhibited and the solder is more efficiently arranged on the electrode. The active temperature (melting point) of the flux is preferably 80 ° C. or higher and 190 ° C. or lower. The activation temperature (melting point) of the flux is particularly preferably 80 ° C. or higher and 140 ° C. or lower.

  The flux having an active temperature (melting point) of 80 ° C. or higher and 190 ° C. or lower includes succinic acid (melting point 186 ° C.), glutaric acid (melting point 96 ° C.), adipic acid (melting point 152 ° C.), pimelic acid (melting point) 104 ° C.), dicarboxylic acids such as suberic acid (melting point 142 ° C.), benzoic acid (melting point 122 ° C.), malic acid (melting point 130 ° C.) and the like.

  The boiling point of the flux is preferably 200 ° C. or lower.

  From the viewpoint of more efficiently arranging the solder on the electrode, the melting point of the flux is preferably higher than the melting point of the solder in the conductive particles, more preferably 5 ° C or higher, and more preferably 10 ° C or higher. More preferably.

  From the viewpoint of more efficiently arranging the solder on the electrode, the melting point of the flux is preferably higher than the reaction start temperature of the thermosetting agent, more preferably 5 ° C or higher, more preferably 10 ° C or higher. More preferably.

  The said flux may be disperse | distributed in the electrically-conductive material and may adhere on the surface of electroconductive particle.

  When the melting point of the flux is higher than the melting point of the solder, the solder can be efficiently aggregated on the electrode portion. This is because, when heat is applied at the time of joining, when the electrode formed on the connection target member is compared with the portion of the connection target member around the electrode, the thermal conductivity of the electrode portion is that of the connection target member portion around the electrode. Due to the fact that it is higher than the thermal conductivity, the temperature rise of the electrode portion is fast. At the stage where the melting point of the solder is exceeded, the inside of the solder is dissolved, but the oxide film formed on the surface does not reach the melting point (activation temperature) of the flux and is not removed. In this state, since the temperature of the electrode part first reaches the melting point (activation temperature) of the flux, the oxide film on the surface of the solder that has come preferentially on the electrode is removed, or the solder is activated by the activated flux. Since the surface charge is neutralized, the solder can spread on the surface of the electrode. Thereby, a solder can be efficiently aggregated on an electrode.

  The flux is preferably a flux that releases cations by heating. By using a flux that releases cations upon heating, the solder can be placed more efficiently on the electrode.

  Examples of the flux that releases cations by the heating include the thermal cation initiator.

  The content of the flux in 100% by weight of the conductive material is preferably 0.5% by weight or more, preferably 30% by weight or less, and more preferably 25% by weight or less. The conductive material may not contain flux. When the flux content is not less than the above lower limit and not more than the above upper limit, it becomes more difficult to form an oxide film on the surface of the solder and the electrode, and the oxide film formed on the surface of the solder and the electrode is more effective. Can be removed.

(Compound with high dielectric constant)
A compound having a high dielectric constant such as a compound having a hydroxyl group, a thiol group or a carboxyl group, an amine compound, and an imidazole compound may be added to the conductive material. The compound having a high dielectric constant may be a thermosetting agent having a high dielectric constant.

  In 100% by weight of the conductive material, the content of the compound having a high dielectric constant (such as a high dielectric constant thermosetting agent) is preferably 5 parts by weight or more, more preferably 10 parts by weight or more, preferably 40 parts by weight or less. More preferably, it is 30 parts by weight or less. The compound having a high dielectric constant is preferably a compound having a functional group that reacts with an epoxy group. The compound having a high dielectric constant has a dielectric constant of 4 or more, preferably 5 or more, and preferably 7 or less.

(Other ingredients)
The conductive material may be, for example, a filler, an extender, a softener, a plasticizer, a polymerization catalyst, a curing catalyst, a colorant, an antioxidant, a heat stabilizer, a light stabilizer, an ultraviolet absorber, and a lubricant as necessary. In addition, various additives such as an antistatic agent and a flame retardant may be included.

(Connection structure and method of manufacturing connection structure)
A connection structure according to the present invention includes a first connection target member having at least one first electrode on the surface, a second connection target member having at least one second electrode on the surface, and the first The connection object member and the connection part which has connected the said 2nd connection object member are provided. In the connection structure according to the present invention, the material of the connection part is the conductive material described above, and the connection part is a cured product of the conductive material described above. In the connection structure according to the present invention, the first electrode and the second electrode are electrically connected by a solder portion in the connection portion.

  The method for manufacturing the connection structure includes the step of disposing the conductive material on the surface of the first connection target member having at least one first electrode on the surface, using the conductive material described above, A second connection target member having at least one second electrode on the surface opposite to the first connection target member side of the material, the first electrode and the second electrode A step of arranging the first connection target member and the second connection target member by connecting the first connection target member and the second connection target member by heating the conductive material to a temperature equal to or higher than the melting point of the solder in the conductive particles. Forming a portion with the conductive material, and electrically connecting the first electrode and the second electrode with a solder portion in the connection portion. Preferably, the conductive material is heated above the curing temperature of the thermosetting component and the thermosetting compound.

  In the connection structure according to the present invention and the method for manufacturing the connection structure, since a specific conductive material is used, solder in a plurality of conductive particles easily collects between the first electrode and the second electrode. The solder can be efficiently arranged on the electrode (line). In addition, a part of the solder is difficult to be disposed in a region (space) where no electrode is formed, and the amount of solder disposed in a region where no electrode is formed can be considerably reduced. Therefore, the conduction reliability between the first electrode and the second electrode can be improved. In addition, it is possible to prevent electrical connection between laterally adjacent electrodes that should not be connected, and to improve insulation reliability.

  Also, in order to efficiently arrange the solder in a plurality of conductive particles on the electrode and to considerably reduce the amount of solder arranged in the region where the electrode is not formed, a conductive paste is used instead of a conductive film. It is preferable to use it.

  The thickness of the solder part between the electrodes is preferably 10 μm or more, more preferably 20 μm or more, preferably 100 μm or less, more preferably 80 μm or less. The solder wetted area on the surface of the electrode (area where the solder is in contact with 100% of the exposed area of the electrode) is preferably 50% or more, more preferably 60% or more, still more preferably 70% or more, preferably 100. % Or less.

  In the method for manufacturing a connection structure according to the present invention, in the step of arranging the second connection target member and the step of forming the connection portion, no pressure is applied, and the second connection is applied to the conductive material. The weight of the target member is preferably added, and in the step of arranging the second connection target member and the step of forming the connection portion, the conductive material exceeds the weight force of the second connection target member. It is preferable that no pressure is applied. In these cases, the uniformity of the amount of solder can be further enhanced in the plurality of solder portions. Furthermore, the thickness of the solder portion can be made even more effective, and a large amount of solder in a plurality of conductive particles tends to gather between the electrodes, and the solder in the plurality of conductive particles is more efficiently distributed on the electrode (line). Can be arranged. In addition, it is difficult for a part of the solder in the plurality of conductive particles to be disposed in the region (space) where the electrode is not formed, and the amount of solder in the conductive particle disposed in the region where the electrode is not formed is further increased. Can be reduced. Therefore, the conduction reliability between the electrodes can be further enhanced. In addition, the electrical connection between the laterally adjacent electrodes that should not be connected can be further prevented, and the insulation reliability can be further improved.

  Furthermore, in the step of arranging the second connection target member and the step of forming the connection portion, if the weight of the second connection target member is added to the conductive material without applying pressure, the connection portion is Solder arranged in a region (space) where no electrode is formed before it is formed is more likely to gather between the first electrode and the second electrode, and solder in a plurality of conductive particles can be It has also been found that it can be arranged more efficiently on the line). In the present invention, a configuration in which a conductive paste is used instead of a conductive film and a configuration in which the weight of the second connection target member is added to the conductive paste without applying pressure are used in combination. This has a great meaning in order to obtain the effects of the present invention at a higher level.

  In addition, WO2008 / 023452A1 describes that it is preferable to pressurize with a predetermined pressure at the time of bonding from the viewpoint of efficiently moving the solder powder to the electrode surface, and the pressurizing pressure further ensures the solder area. For example, it is described that the pressure is set to 0 MPa or more, preferably 1 MPa or more. Further, even if the pressure intentionally applied to the adhesive tape is 0 MPa, the member disposed on the adhesive tape It is described that a predetermined pressure may be applied to the adhesive tape by its own weight. In WO2008 / 023452A1, it is described that the pressure applied intentionally to the adhesive tape may be 0 MPa, but there is no difference between the effect when the pressure exceeding 0 MPa is applied and when the pressure is set to 0 MPa. Not listed. In addition, WO2008 / 023452A1 recognizes nothing about the importance of using a paste-like conductive paste instead of a film.

  Moreover, if a conductive paste is used instead of a conductive film, it becomes easy to adjust the thickness of the connection part and the solder part depending on the amount of the conductive paste applied. On the other hand, in the conductive film, in order to change or adjust the thickness of the connection portion, it is necessary to prepare a conductive film having a different thickness or to prepare a conductive film having a predetermined thickness. There is. Moreover, in the conductive film, compared with the conductive paste, the melt viscosity of the conductive film cannot be sufficiently lowered at the melting temperature of the solder, and the aggregation of the solder tends to be hindered.

  Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing a connection structure obtained using a conductive material according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  The connection structure 1 shown in FIG. 1 is a connection that connects a first connection target member 2, a second connection target member 3, and the first connection target member 2 and the second connection target member 3. Part 4. The connection part 4 is formed of the conductive material described above. In the present embodiment, the conductive material includes solder particles as conductive particles.

  The connection portion 4 includes a solder portion 4A in which a plurality of solder particles are gathered and joined to each other, and a cured product portion 4B in which a thermosetting component is thermally cured.

  The first connection target member 2 has a plurality of first electrodes 2a on the surface (upper surface). The second connection target member 3 has a plurality of second electrodes 3a on the surface (lower surface). The first electrode 2a and the second electrode 3a are electrically connected by the solder portion 4A. Therefore, the first connection target member 2 and the second connection target member 3 are electrically connected by the solder portion 4A. In the connection portion 4, no solder exists in a region (cured product portion 4B portion) different from the solder portion 4A gathered between the first electrode 2a and the second electrode 3a. In an area different from the solder part 4A (hardened product part 4B part), there is no solder separated from the solder part 4A. If the amount is small, the solder may be present in a region (cured product portion 4B portion) different from the solder portion 4A gathered between the first electrode 2a and the second electrode 3a.

  As shown in FIG. 1, in the connection structure 1, a plurality of solder particles gather between the first electrode 2 a and the second electrode 3 a, and after the plurality of solder particles melt, After the electrode surface wets and spreads, it solidifies to form the solder portion 4A. For this reason, the connection area of 4 A of solder parts and the 1st electrode 2a, and 4 A of solder parts, and the 2nd electrode 3a becomes large. That is, by using solder particles, the solder portion 4A, the first electrode 2a, and the solder as compared with the case where the outer surface portion of the conductive portion is made of conductive particles such as nickel, gold or copper are used. The contact area between the portion 4A and the second electrode 3a increases. For this reason, the conduction | electrical_connection reliability and connection reliability in the connection structure 1 become high. Note that the conductive material may contain a flux. When the flux is used, the flux is generally deactivated gradually by heating.

  In addition, in the connection structure 1 shown in FIG. 1, all the solder parts 4A are located in the area | region which the 1st, 2nd electrodes 2a and 3a oppose. The connection structure 1X of the modification shown in FIG. 3 is different from the connection structure 1 shown in FIG. 1 only in the connection portion 4X. The connection part 4X has the solder part 4XA and the hardened | cured material part 4XB. As in the connection structure 1X, most of the solder portions 4XA are located in regions where the first and second electrodes 2a and 3a are opposed to each other, and a part of the solder portion 4XA is first and second. You may protrude to the side from the area | region which electrode 2a, 3a has opposed. The solder part 4XA protruding laterally from the region where the first and second electrodes 2a and 3a are opposed is a part of the solder part 4XA and is not a solder separated from the solder part 4XA. In the present embodiment, the amount of solder away from the solder portion can be reduced, but the solder away from the solder portion may exist in the cured product portion.

  If the amount of solder particles used is reduced, the connection structure 1 can be easily obtained. If the amount of the solder particles used is increased, it becomes easy to obtain the connection structure 1X.

  From the viewpoint of further improving the conduction reliability, the portion where the first electrode and the second electrode face each other in the stacking direction of the first electrode, the connection portion, and the second electrode is seen. Sometimes, 50% or more (more preferably 60% or more, still more preferably 70% or more, particularly preferably 80% or more) out of 100% of the area where the first electrode and the second electrode face each other. , Most preferably 90% or more), the solder portion in the connection portion is preferably disposed.

  Next, an example of a method for manufacturing the connection structure 1 using the conductive material according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  First, the 1st connection object member 2 which has the 1st electrode 2a on the surface (upper surface) is prepared. Next, as shown in FIG. 2A, a conductive material 11 including a thermosetting component 11B and a plurality of solder particles 11A is disposed on the surface of the first connection target member 2 (first Process). The used conductive material contains a thermosetting compound and a thermosetting agent as the thermosetting component 11B.

  The conductive material 11 is disposed on the surface of the first connection target member 2 on which the first electrode 2a is provided. After the conductive material 11 is disposed, the solder particles 11A are disposed both on the first electrode 2a (line) and on a region (space) where the first electrode 2a is not formed.

  The arrangement method of the conductive material 11 is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include application using a dispenser, screen printing, and ejection using an inkjet apparatus.

  Moreover, the 2nd connection object member 3 which has the 2nd electrode 3a on the surface (lower surface) is prepared. Next, as shown in FIG. 2B, in the conductive material 11 on the surface of the first connection target member 2, on the surface opposite to the first connection target member 2 side of the conductive material 11, The 2nd connection object member 3 is arrange | positioned (2nd process). On the surface of the conductive material 11, the second connection target member 3 is disposed from the second electrode 3a side. At this time, the first electrode 2a and the second electrode 3a are opposed to each other.

  Next, the conductive material 11 is heated above the melting point of the solder particles 11A (third step). Preferably, the conductive material 11 is heated above the curing temperature of the thermosetting component 11B (binder). At the time of this heating, the solder particles 11A that existed in the region where no electrode is formed gather between the first electrode 2a and the second electrode 3a (self-aggregation effect). When the conductive paste is used instead of the conductive film, the solder particles 11A are effectively collected between the first electrode 2a and the second electrode 3a. Also, the solder particles 11A are melted and joined together. Further, the thermosetting component 11B is thermoset. As a result, as shown in FIG. 2C, the connection portion 4 that connects the first connection target member 2 and the second connection target member 3 is formed of the conductive material 11. The connection part 4 is formed of the conductive material 11, the solder part 4A is formed by joining a plurality of solder particles 11A, and the cured part 4B is formed by thermosetting the thermosetting component 11B.

  In the present embodiment, it is preferable that no pressure is applied in the second step and the third step. In this case, the weight of the second connection target member 3 is added to the conductive material 11. For this reason, when the connection part 4 is formed, the solder particles 11A are effectively collected between the first electrode 2a and the second electrode 3a. In addition, if pressure is applied in at least one of the second step and the third step, the action of the solder particles trying to collect between the first electrode and the second electrode is hindered. The tendency to become higher.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, since pressurization is not performed, when the second connection target member is superimposed on the first connection target member to which the conductive material is applied, the electrode of the first connection target member Even when the first connection target member and the second connection target member are overlapped in a state where the alignment of the electrodes of the second connection target member is shifted, the shift is corrected and the first connection target member is corrected. Can be connected to the electrode of the second connection target member (self-alignment effect). This is because the molten solder self-aggregated between the electrode of the first connection target member and the electrode of the second connection target member is the electrode of the first connection target member and the electrode of the second connection target member. As the area where the solder and the other components of the conductive material are in contact with each other is minimized, the energy becomes more stable. Therefore, the force that makes the connection structure with alignment, which is the connection structure with the smallest area, works. Because. At this time, it is desirable that the conductive material is not cured, and that the viscosity of components other than the conductive particles of the conductive material is sufficiently low at that temperature and time.

  In this way, the connection structure 1 shown in FIG. 1 is obtained. The second step and the third step may be performed continuously. Moreover, after performing the said 2nd process, the laminated body of the 1st connection object member 2, the electrically-conductive material 11, and the 2nd connection object member 3 which are obtained is moved to a heating part, and the said 3rd connection object is carried out. You may perform a process. In order to perform the heating, the laminate may be disposed on a heating member, or the laminate may be disposed in a heated space.

  The heating temperature in the third step is preferably 140 ° C. or higher, more preferably 160 ° C. or higher, preferably 450 ° C. or lower, more preferably 250 ° C. or lower, and further preferably 200 ° C. or lower.

  As the heating method in the third step, a method of heating the entire connection structure using a reflow furnace or an oven above the melting point of the solder and the curing temperature of the thermosetting component, or a connection structure The method of heating only the connection part of these is mentioned.

  The said 1st, 2nd connection object member is not specifically limited. Specifically as said 1st, 2nd connection object member, electronic components, such as a semiconductor chip, a semiconductor package, LED chip, LED package, a capacitor | condenser, a diode, and a resin film, a printed circuit board, a flexible printed circuit board, flexible Examples include electronic components such as flat cables, rigid flexible substrates, glass epoxy substrates, and circuit boards such as glass substrates. The first and second connection target members are preferably electronic components.

  It is preferable that at least one of the first connection target member and the second connection target member is a resin film, a flexible printed board, a flexible flat cable, or a rigid flexible board. The second connection target member is preferably a resin film, a flexible printed board, a flexible flat cable, or a rigid flexible board. Resin films, flexible printed boards, flexible flat cables, and rigid flexible boards have the property of being highly flexible and relatively lightweight. When a conductive film is used for connection of such a connection object member, there exists a tendency for a solder not to gather on an electrode. On the other hand, even when a resin film, a flexible printed circuit board, a flexible flat cable, or a rigid flexible circuit board is used, the conductive reliability between the electrodes can be sufficiently enhanced by efficiently collecting the solder on the electrodes. . When using a resin film, a flexible printed circuit board, a flexible flat cable, or a rigid flexible circuit board, the reliability of conduction between electrodes by not applying pressure compared to the case of using other connection target members such as a semiconductor chip. The improvement effect can be obtained more effectively.

  Examples of the electrode provided on the connection target member include metal electrodes such as a gold electrode, a nickel electrode, a tin electrode, an aluminum electrode, a copper electrode, a molybdenum electrode, a silver electrode, a SUS electrode, and a tungsten electrode. When the connection object member is a flexible printed board, the electrode is preferably a gold electrode, a nickel electrode, a tin electrode, a silver electrode, or a copper electrode. When the connection target member is a glass substrate, the electrode is preferably an aluminum electrode, a copper electrode, a molybdenum electrode, a silver electrode, or a tungsten electrode. In addition, when the said electrode is an aluminum electrode, the electrode formed only with aluminum may be sufficient and the electrode by which the aluminum layer was laminated | stacked on the surface of the metal oxide layer may be sufficient. Examples of the material for the metal oxide layer include indium oxide doped with a trivalent metal element and zinc oxide doped with a trivalent metal element. Examples of the trivalent metal element include Sn, Al, and Ga.

  Hereinafter, the present invention will be specifically described with reference to Examples and Comparative Examples. The present invention is not limited only to the following examples.

Thermosetting compound 1: "YL980" manufactured by Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, bisphenol A type epoxy resin Thermosetting compound 2: "HP-7200HH" manufactured by DIC, dicyclopentadiene type epoxy resin Thermosetting compound 3: Nissan Chemical Industries "TEPIC-HP" manufactured by Triazine type epoxy resin

Thermosetting agent 1: liquid at 25 ° C., “Karenz MT PE1” manufactured by Showa Denko
Curing accelerator 1: “Fujicure 7000” manufactured by T & K TOKA
Flux: Glutaric acid Additive: “KF-101” manufactured by Shin-Etsu Silicone

Method for producing solder particles 1, 2, 3:
Solder particles having anionic polymer 1: 200 g of solder particle body, 40 g of adipic acid, and 70 g of acetone are weighed in a three-necked flask, and then dehydration condensation between the hydroxyl group on the surface of the solder particle body and the carboxyl group of adipic acid 0.3 g of dibutyltin oxide as a catalyst was added and reacted at 60 ° C. for 4 hours. Thereafter, the solder particles were collected by filtration.

  The collected solder particles, 50 g of adipic acid, 200 g of toluene, and 0.3 g of paratoluenesulfonic acid were weighed in a three-necked flask and reacted at 120 ° C. for 3 hours while evacuating and refluxing. . At this time, the reaction was carried out while removing water produced by dehydration condensation using a Dean-Stark extraction device.

  Thereafter, the solder particles were collected by filtration, washed with hexane, and dried. Thereafter, the obtained solder particles were crushed with a ball mill, and then a sieve was selected so as to obtain a predetermined CV value.

(Zeta potential measurement)
The conductive particles were added to 100 g of distilled water so that the content of the conductive particles was 50% by weight, and stirred at 100 rpm with a stir bar to obtain a sample. The obtained sample was put into a measurement container, left still for 1 minute, measured using an ultrasonic zeta potential measurement device (“DT-1202” manufactured by Dispersion Technology), and the measured value was recorded.

(Weight average molecular weight of anionic polymer)
The weight average molecular weight of the anionic polymer 1 on the surface of the solder particles was obtained by dissolving the solder using 0.1N hydrochloric acid, collecting the polymer by filtration, and determining by GPC.

(CV value of solder particles)
The CV value was measured with a laser diffraction particle size distribution analyzer (“LA-920” manufactured by Horiba, Ltd.).

  Solder particle 1 (SnBi solder particle, melting point 139 ° C., solder particle body selected from “ST-3” manufactured by Mitsui Kinzoku Co., Ltd., surface treated anionic polymer 1 solder particle, average particle diameter 4 μm, CV value 7%, zeta potential on the surface: −3 mV, polymer molecular weight Mw = 6500)

  Solder particles 2 (SnBi solder particles, melting point 139 ° C., solder particle main body selected from Mitsui Kinzoku “ST-5”, surface-treated anionic polymer 1 solder particles, average particle diameter 6 μm, CV value 10%, surface zeta potential: -1 mV, polymer molecular weight Mw = 6800)

  Solder particles 3 (SnBi solder particles, melting point 139 ° C., solder particles main body selected from Mitsui Kinzoku “20-40”, surface-treated solder particles having anionic polymer 1, average particle diameter 32 μm, CV value 15%, surface zeta potential: -5 mV, polymer molecular weight Mw = 6600)

  Solder particles A (SnBi solder particles, melting point 139 ° C., using a particle main body selected from Mitsui Kinzoku Co., Ltd., “20-40”), mixed with BYK-110 (manufactured by ALTANA) and coated with a surface to obtain solder particles After that, the obtained solder particles were crushed by a ball mill, and then a sieve was selected so as to have a predetermined CV value (average particle diameter 38 μm, CV value 20%, surface zeta potential: 25 mV)

(Examples 1-4 and Comparative Examples 1-6)
(1) Preparation of anisotropic conductive paste The components shown in Table 1 below were blended in the blending amounts shown in Table 1 to obtain anisotropic conductive paste.

(2) Production of first connection structure (L / S = 50 μm / 50 μm) Glass epoxy substrate (FR-4 substrate) having a copper electrode pattern (copper electrode thickness 10 μm) with L / S of 50 μm / 50 μm on the upper surface (First connection object member) was prepared. Moreover, the flexible printed circuit board (2nd connection object member) which has a copper electrode pattern (copper electrode thickness 10 micrometers) whose L / S is 50 micrometers / 50 micrometers on the lower surface was prepared. Note that the side surfaces of both the electrode of the glass epoxy substrate and the electrode of the flexible printed board are inclined inward, and the inner angle C at the tip of the inclined portion of the inclined electrode is 75 degrees.

  The overlapping area of the glass epoxy substrate and the flexible printed circuit board was 1.5 cm × 4 mm, and the number of connected electrodes was 75 pairs.

  The anisotropic conductive paste immediately after fabrication was applied to the upper surface of the glass epoxy substrate so as to have a thickness of 50 μm to form an anisotropic conductive paste layer. Next, the flexible printed circuit board was laminated on the upper surface of the anisotropic conductive paste layer so that the electrodes face each other. At this time, no pressure was applied. The weight of the flexible printed board is added to the anisotropic conductive paste layer. Thereafter, while heating the anisotropic conductive paste layer to a temperature of 185 ° C., the solder was melted and the anisotropic conductive paste layer was cured at 185 ° C. to obtain a first connection structure.

(3) Production of second connection structure (L / S = 75 μm / 75 μm) Glass epoxy substrate (FR-4 substrate) having a copper electrode pattern (copper electrode thickness 10 μm) having L / S of 75 μm / 75 μm on the upper surface (First connection object member) was prepared. Moreover, the flexible printed circuit board (2nd connection object member) which has a copper electrode pattern (copper electrode thickness 10 micrometers) whose L / S is 75 micrometers / 75 micrometers on the lower surface was prepared.

  A second connection structure was obtained in the same manner as the production of the first connection structure except that the glass epoxy substrate and the flexible printed circuit board having different L / S were used.

(4) Production of third connection structure (L / S = 100 μm / 100 μm) Glass epoxy substrate (FR-4 substrate) having a copper electrode pattern (copper electrode thickness 10 μm) having L / S of 100 μm / 100 μm on the upper surface (First connection object member) was prepared. Moreover, the flexible printed circuit board (2nd connection object member) which has a copper electrode pattern (copper electrode thickness 10 micrometers) whose L / S is 100 micrometers / 100 micrometers on the lower surface was prepared.

  A third connection structure was obtained in the same manner as the production of the first connection structure except that the glass epoxy substrate and the flexible printed circuit board having different L / S were used.

(Evaluation)
(1) Viscosity Viscosity (η50) at 50 ° C. and viscosity (η100) at 100 ° C. of an anisotropic conductive paste using STRESSTECH (manufactured by EOLOGICA), strain control 1 rad, frequency 1 Hz, heating rate The measurement was performed under the conditions of 20 ° C./min and a measurement temperature range of 40 to 200 ° C.

(2) Minimum melt viscosity The minimum melt viscosity of the anisotropic conductive paste in the temperature range from 25 ° C. to the melting point of the solder particles or the melting point of the solder on the surface of the conductive particles was measured. Using STRESSTECH (manufactured by EOLOGICA), measurement was performed under the conditions of strain control 1 rad, frequency 1 Hz, temperature rising rate 20 ° C./min, and measurement temperature range 25 to 200 ° C.

(3) Connection distance (distance between electrodes)
By observing a cross section of the obtained first connection structure, the distance D1 (interval between electrodes) of the connection portion at the position where the upper and lower electrodes face each other was evaluated.

(4) Solder placement accuracy on electrode 1
In the obtained first, second, and third connection structures, a portion where the first electrode and the second electrode face each other in the stacking direction of the first electrode, the connection portion, and the second electrode is provided. When viewed, the ratio X of the area where the solder portion in the connection portion is arranged in the area of 100% of the portion where the first electrode and the second electrode face each other was evaluated. The solder placement accuracy 1 on the electrode was determined according to the following criteria.

[Criteria for solder placement accuracy 1 on electrode]
○○: Ratio X is 70% or more ○: Ratio X is 60% or more and less than 70% Δ: Ratio X is 50% or more and less than 60% X: Ratio X is less than 50%

(5) Solder placement accuracy on electrode 2
In the obtained first, second, and third connection structures, the first electrode and the second electrode are opposed to each other in a direction orthogonal to the stacking direction of the first electrode, the connection portion, and the second electrode. When looking at the mating part, the ratio Y of the solder part in the connecting part arranged in the part where the first electrode and the second electrode face each other in 100% of the solder part in the connecting part was evaluated. . The solder placement accuracy 2 on the electrode was determined according to the following criteria.

[Criteria for solder placement accuracy 2 on electrode]
◯: Ratio Y is 99% or more ○: Ratio Y is 90% or more and less than 99% △: Ratio Y is 70% or more and less than 90% X: Ratio Y is less than 70%

(6) Conduction reliability between upper and lower electrodes In the obtained first, second and third connection structures (n = 15), the connection resistance between the upper and lower electrodes was measured by the four-terminal method, respectively. . The average value of connection resistance was calculated. Note that the connection resistance can be obtained by measuring the voltage when a constant current is passed from the relationship of voltage = current × resistance. The conduction reliability was determined according to the following criteria.

[Judgment criteria for conduction reliability]
○○: Average value of connection resistance is 8.0Ω or less ○: Average value of connection resistance exceeds 8.0Ω and 10.0Ω or less △: Average value of connection resistance exceeds 10.0Ω and 15.0Ω or less × : Average connection resistance exceeds 15.0Ω

(7) Insulation reliability between adjacent electrodes The obtained first, second and third connection structures (n = 15) were left in an atmosphere of 85 ° C. and 85% humidity for 100 hours. 5V was applied between the adjacent electrodes, and the resistance value was measured at 25 locations. Insulation reliability was judged according to the following criteria.

[Criteria for insulation reliability]
◯: Average value of connection resistance is 10 ⁷ Ω or more ○: Average value of connection resistance is 10 ⁶ Ω or more, less than 10 ⁷ Ω △: Average value of connection resistance is 10 ⁵ Ω or more, less than 10 ⁶ Ω ×: Connection The average resistance is less than 10 ⁵ Ω

  The results are shown in Table 1 below.

  The same tendency was observed when a resin film, a flexible flat cable, and a rigid flexible board were used instead of the flexible printed board.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1,1X ... Connection structure 2 ... 1st connection object member 2a ... 1st electrode 3 ... 2nd connection object member 3a ... 2nd electrode 4, 4X ... Connection part 4A, 4XA ... Solder part 4B, 4XB ... Cured part 11 ... Conductive material 11A ... Solder particles (conductive particles)
11B ... thermosetting component 21 ... conductive particles (solder particles)
31 ... Conductive particles 32 ... Base particle 33 ... Conductive part (conductive part having solder)
33A ... second conductive part 33B ... solder part 41 ... conductive particles 42 ... solder part

Claims (8)

A plurality of conductive particles having solder on the outer surface portion of the conductive portion, and a thermosetting component,
The zeta potential of the surface of the conductive particles is −5 mV or more and +20 mV or less,
A conductive material having a viscosity at 50 ° C. of 10 Pa · s or more and 200 Pa · s or less.   The conductive material according to claim 1, wherein a ratio of a viscosity at 50 ° C. to a viscosity at 100 ° C. is 10 or more and 200 or less.   The conductive material according to claim 1, wherein the conductive particles are solder particles formed of solder.   4. The conductive material according to claim 1, wherein a minimum value of the viscosity in a temperature region of the conductive particles equal to or lower than the melting point of the solder is 0.1 Pa · s or more and 10 Pa · s or less.   The conductive material according to claim 1, wherein a carboxyl group is present on the outer surface of the conductive particles.   The conductive material according to claim 1, which is liquid at 25 ° C. and is a conductive paste. A first connection target member having at least one first electrode on its surface;
A second connection target member having at least one second electrode on its surface;
A connection portion connecting the first connection target member and the second connection target member;
The connection portion is a cured product of the conductive material according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
A connection structure in which the first electrode and the second electrode are electrically connected by solder in the conductive particles.   When the first electrode and the second electrode face each other in the stacking direction of the first electrode, the connection portion, and the second electrode, the first electrode and the second electrode The connection structure according to claim 7, wherein the solder portion in the connection portion is arranged in 50% or more of the area of 100% of the portion facing the two electrodes.

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