PiRL Information

[Mahnaz Mansourpour]

I will be interested to see how this chemical performs.

mahnaz

Mary Tang wrote:

> Hi everyone --
>
> Brewer Scientific has visited a couple of times to discuss this (and other)
> polymers.  I understand that several labmembers have expressed interest in this
> product.  (James -- I take it that you are submitting this on behalf of the
> interested labmembers who will be doing the actual characterization work.)
>
> This is, I believe, a variation of polyimide.  If use is restricted to manual
> coaters and dry etching tools, then I think it's OK to use.  Are there any
> objections?
>
> Mary
>
> James Conway wrote:
>
> > Greetings SpecMat and Mahnaz:
> >
> > Attached is the MSDS for PiRL by brewer scientific.
> >
> >    This is a proprietary polymer for release layer under photoresist.  I
> > would like obtain a 250 ml sample of this material to evaluate if we can
> > use this as a release layer under SU-8 resist -- so we can get the SU-8
> > off after RIE etching. Might also be useful for lift-off structures.
> >
> > Please approve limited quantities for evaluation use only under my control.
> >
> > Thank you,
> >
> > James Conway
> > jwc
> >
> > ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
> > Hi James,
> >
> > Thanks for the call back.  I have attached some overview information on
> > PiRL, processing information for PiRL, and the MSDS.
> >
> > We would be able to send a 250 ml sample.  As you mentioned, we would
> > appreciate feedback, pictures, etc.  Also, we ask customers to cover the
> > shipping cost.  So if you could please send me your shipping information.
> >
> > You mentioned that you would be starting the work this summer.  If so, when
> > would you need the sample?
> >
> > Regards,
> > Shane
> >
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> --
> Mary X. Tang, Ph.D.
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