Lexan is GE's generic trade name for their polycarbonate resin family, so
there are various grades, probably one would be OK. A flex circuit
manufacturer would be a good place to start talking as it is likely to be
similar process to those used to make polymer circuitry.

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From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of John Parsons
Sent: Friday, March 04, 2005 4:00 PM
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Subject: [TN] Conductive Pattern on Lexan?


Happy Friday!

 

I have a customer who would like to produce a conductive pattern, preferable
with a gold finish on ½ to 1” thick Lexan or some other clear dielectric.
Clear because they want to be able to see through it and the thickness will
be required to withstand a significant pressure that will be on the surface.
That is all the information I have at present.  

 

Any of you guru’s out there have any ideas/suggestions as to either the
feasibility or impossibility?  Offhand I don’t know if Lexan would stand up
to the various processes in the regular PCB etching/plating processes.  Even
suggestions as to another industry capable of this feat would be
appreciated.

 

Regards

John Parsons

 


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