Low dielectric polyimide composition, polyimide, polyimide film and copper clad laminate using the same

Abstract

A low dielectric polyimide composition comprises an aliphatic anhydride, a long chain diamine, and an ester diamine. A polyimide made of such low dielectric polyimide composition has low polarizability group, thus the dielectric constant of the polyimide is lower. A polyimide made of the low dielectric polyimide composition, a polyimide film using the polyimide, and a copper clad laminate using the polyimide film are also provided.

Claims

1. A copper clad laminate comprising: a copper foil; and a substrate secured to a surface of the copper foil, the substrate comprising at least one insulating layer and at least one polyimide film attached to a surface of the at least one insulating layer, the polyimide film comprising: a polyimide that is a cyclized product consisting of: an aliphatic anhydride selected from the group consisting of bicyclo[2.2.2]oct-7-ene-2,3,5,6-tetracarboxylic acid dianhydride, tetrahydro-5,9-methano-1H-pyrano[3,4-d] oxepin-1,3,6,8(4H)-tetrone, 1,2,3,4-cyclopentanetetracarboxylic acid dianhydride, and any combination thereof; a long chain diamine selected from the group consisting of [bis(3-aminopropyl)]polydimethylsiloxane, 2,2-bis[4-(4-aminophenoxy)phenyl]hexafluoropropane, amino-terminated polyoxypropylene, and any combination thereof; and an ester diamine; wherein the amount of the aliphatic anhydride is 1 to 20 molar parts, the amount of the long chain diamine is 1 to 10 molar parts, and the amount of the ester diamine is 0.1 to 0.5 molar parts, and the polyimide has a dielectric constant less than 2.98 and a dielectric loss less than 0.009.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) Implementations of the present disclosure will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the attached figures.

(2) FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a method for making a polyimide in accordance with an exemplary embodiment.

(3) FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a method for making a copper clad laminate in accordance with a first exemplary embodiment.

(4) FIGS. 3-7 show a first exemplary embodiment of making a copper clad laminate in accordance with the present disclosure.

(5) FIG. 8 is a flowchart of a method for making a copper clad laminate in accordance with a second exemplary embodiment.

(6) FIGS. 9-12 show a second exemplary embodiment of making a copper clad laminate in accordance with the present disclosure.

(7) FIG. 13 is a flowchart of a method for making a copper clad laminate in accordance with a third exemplary embodiment.

(8) FIGS. 14-17 show a third exemplary embodiment of making a copper clad laminate in accordance with the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

(9) It will be appreciated that for simplicity and clarity of illustration, where appropriate, reference numerals have been repeated among the different figures to indicate corresponding or analogous elements. In addition, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments described herein. However, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that the embodiments described herein can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, methods, procedures, and components have not been described in detail so as not to obscure the related relevant feature being described. Also, the description is not to be considered as limiting the scope of the embodiments described herein. The drawings are not necessarily to scale, and the proportions of certain parts may be exaggerated to illustrate details and features of the present disclosure better. The disclosure is illustrated by way of example and not by way of limitation in the figures of the accompanying drawings, in which like references indicate similar elements. It should be noted that references to an or one embodiment in this disclosure are not necessarily to the same embodiment, and such references mean at least one.

(10) The term comprising when utilized, means including, but not necessarily limited to; it specifically indicates open-ended inclusion or membership in the so-described combination, group, series, and the like.

(11) In an exemplary embodiment, a low dielectric polyimide composition comprises an aliphatic anhydride, a long chain diamine, and an ester diamine.

(12) In at least one exemplary embodiment, the low dielectric polyimide composition comprises about 1 to about 20 molar parts of the aliphatic anhydride, about 1 part to about 10 molar parts of the long chain diamine, and about 0.1 to about 0.5 molar parts of the ester diamine.

(13) The aliphatic anhydride may be selected from Bicyclo[2.2.2]oct-7-ene-2,3,5,6-tetracaroxylic acid dianhydride (BTA), Tetrahydro-5,9-methano-1H-pyrano[3,4-d] oxepin-1,3,6,8(4H)-tetrone (3-(Carboxymethyl)-1,2,4-cyclopentanetricarboxylic acid 1,4:2,3-dianhydride, TCA), 1,2,3,4-Cyclopentanetetracarboxylic aciddianhydride (CPDA), or any combination thereof.

(14) A chemical structure formula of the BTA is:

(15) ##STR00001##

(16) A chemical structure formula of the TCA is:

(17) ##STR00002##

(18) A chemical structure formula of the CPDA is:

(19) ##STR00003##

(20) The long chain diamine may be selected from [Bis (3-aminopropy)]polydimethylsiloxane (KF8010), 2,2-Bis[4-(4-aminophenoxy)phenyl]hexafluoropropane (HFBAPP), amino-terminated polyoxypropylene (O,O-Bis(2-aminopropyl)polypropyleneglycol, OOBP), or any combination thereof.

(21) A chemical structure formula of the KF8010 is:

(22) ##STR00004##
wherein, the R is an organic group.

(23) A chemical structure formula of the HFBAPP is:

(24) ##STR00005##

(25) A chemical structure formula of the OOBP is:

(26) ##STR00006##

(27) The ester diamine may be selected from 4-Aminobenzoic acid 4-aminophenyl ester (APAB), 1,4-Bis(4-aminobenzo-yloxy)benzene (ABHQ), or combination thereof.

(28) A chemical structure formula of the APAB is:

(29) ##STR00007##

(30) A chemical structure formula of the ABHQ is:

(31) ##STR00008##

(32) In an exemplary embodiment, a polyimide is a cyclized product of the low dielectric polyimide composition. In other words, the polyimide is a cyclized product of the aliphatic anhydride, the long chain diamine, and the ester diamine.

(33) The polyimide has a dielectric constant (D.sub.k) that is less than 3.0, and the polyimide has a dielectric loss (D.sub.f) that is less than 0.01.

(34) The polyimide has a viscosity of about 2000 CPS to about 5000 CPS.

(35) The polyimide is a thermoplastic polyimide.

(36) A chain link of the polyimide has at least one low polarizability group, such as CC (carbon carbon single bond), or CH (hydrocarbon single bond), thus the dielectric constant of the polyimide is low. The polyimide also has a high heat resistance, a high chemical resistance, a high mechanical strength, and a high electrical impedance.

(37) FIG. 1 illustrates a flowchart of a method for making the polyimide in accordance with an exemplary embodiment. The exemplary method is provided by way of example, as there are a variety of ways to carry out the method. Each block shown in the figure represents one or more processes, methods, or subroutines, carried out in the exemplary method. Furthermore, the illustrated order of blocks is by example only and the order of the blocks can change. Additional blocks may be added or fewer blocks may be utilized, without departing from this disclosure. The exemplary method may begin at block 101.

(38) At block 101, an aliphatic anhydride, a long chain diamine, an ester diamine, and a solvent are added into a reaction bulb to form a first mixture.

(39) The solvent may be selected from dimethyl formamide (DMF), dimethyl acetamide (DMAC), N-Methylpyrrolidone (NMP), dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), or any combination thereof. The amount of the solvent may be adjusted, ensuring that all the above components are dissolved in the solvent.

(40) At block 102, the first mixture is heated and stirred to have the aliphatic anhydride, the long chain diamine, and the ester diamine dissolved in the solvent.

(41) In at least one exemplary embodiment, the first mixture is heated at a temperature of 80 degrees Celsius, and stirred for 4 hours.

(42) At block 103, a plurality of xylene is added into the reaction bulb to form a second mixture, a reflux line is set up on the reaction bulb, and a plurality of xylene is added into the reflux line.

(43) At block 104, the second mixture is heated to a temperature of 180 degrees Celsius and stirred for 4 hours, such that the aliphatic anhydride, the long chain diamine, and the ester diamine form a polyimide through a chemical cyclization reaction.

(44) FIG. 7 illustrates a first exemplary embodiment of a copper clad laminate 100a including a substrate 10a, and two copper foils 20 secured to opposite surfaces of the substrate 10a. The substrate 10a includes an insulating layer 11, and two polyimide films 12 secured to opposite surfaces of the insulating layer 11. Each of the two copper foils 20 is attached to a surface of one of the two polyimide films 12 away from the insulating layer 11. The polyimide film 12 is formed by coating the polyimide on a surface of the insulating layer 11, then baking or drying the polyimide.

(45) In at least one exemplary embodiment, the insulating layer 11 is made of polyimide.

(46) FIG. 2 illustrates a flowchart of a method for making the copper clad laminate 100a in accordance with an exemplary embodiment. The exemplary method is provided by way of example, as there are a variety of ways to carry out the method. Each block shown in the figure represents one or more processes, methods, or subroutines, carried out in the exemplary method. Furthermore, the illustrated order of blocks is by example only and the order of the blocks can change. Additional blocks may be added or fewer blocks may be utilized, without departing from this disclosure. The exemplary method may begin at block 201.

(47) At block 201, referring to FIG. 3, an insulating layer 11 is provided.

(48) At block 202, referring to FIG. 4, a certain amount of polyimide is coated on a surface of the insulating layer 11, and then baked at a temperature of about 180 degrees Celsius for 5 minutes, to form a polyimide film 12.

(49) At block 203, referring to FIG. 5, a copper foil 20 is provided, and the foil 20 is attached to a surface of the polyimide film 12 away from the insulating layer 11. The copper foil 20, the polyimide film 12, and the insulating layer 11 are then pressed firmly together at a temperature of about 120 degrees Celsius, to form a first intermediate 101.

(50) At block 204, referring to FIG. 6, polyimide is coated on a surface of the insulating layer 11 away from the polyimide film 12, and then baked at a temperature of about 180 degrees Celsius for 5 minutes, to form the other polyimide film 12.

(51) At block 205, referring to FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, the other copper foil 20 is provided, and attached to a surface of the other polyimide film 12 away from the insulating layer 11. The other copper foil 20, the other polyimide film 12, and the first intermediate 101 are then pressed firmly together at a temperature of about 120 degrees Celsius, to form a copper clad laminate 100a.

(52) FIG. 12 illustrates a second exemplary embodiment of a copper clad laminate 100b, including a substrate 10b, and two copper foils 20 secured to opposite surfaces of the substrate 10b. The substrate 10b includes an insulating layer 11, and a polyimide film 12 attached to a surface of the insulating layer 11. One of the two copper foils 20 is attached to a surface of the insulating layer 11 away from the polyimide film 12, the other one of the two copper foils 20 is attached to a surface of the polyimide film 12 away from the insulating layer 11. The polyimide film 12 is formed by coating polyimide on a surface of the insulating layer 11, then baking or drying the polyimide.

(53) In at least one exemplary embodiment, the insulating layer 11 is made of polyimide.

(54) FIG. 8 illustrates a flowchart of a method for making the copper clad laminate 100b in accordance with an exemplary embodiment. The exemplary method is provided by way of example, as there are a variety of ways to carry out the method. Each block shown in the figure represents one or more processes, methods, or subroutines, carried out in the exemplary method. Furthermore, the illustrated order of blocks is by example only and the order of the blocks can change. Additional blocks may be added or fewer blocks may be utilized, without departing from this disclosure. The exemplary method may begin at block 801.

(55) At block 801, referring to FIG. 9, a copper foil 20 is provided.

(56) At block 802, referring to FIG. 10, an insulating layer 11 is formed on a surface of the copper foil 20, to form a second intermediate 102.

(57) At block 803, referring to FIG. 11, polyimide is coated on a surface of the insulating layer 11 away from the copper foil 20, and then baked at a temperature of about 180 degrees Celsius for 5 minutes, to form a polyimide film 12.

(58) At block 804, referring to FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, another copper foil 20 is provided, and attached to a surface of the polyimide film 12 away from the insulating layer 11. The another copper foil 20, the polyimide film 12, and the second intermediate 102 are then pressed firmly together at a temperature of about 120 degrees Celsius, to form a copper clad laminate 100b.

(59) FIG. 17 illustrates a third exemplary embodiment of a copper clad laminate 100c including a substrate 10c, and two copper foils 20 secured to opposite surfaces of the substrate 10c. The substrate 10c includes a polyimide film 12, and two insulating layers 11 secured on opposite surfaces of the polyimide film 12. Each one of the two copper foils 20 is attached to a surface of one of the two insulating layers 11 away from the polyimide film 12. The polyimide film 12 is formed by coating the polyimide on a surface of the insulating layer 11, then baking or drying the polyimide.

(60) In at least one exemplary embodiment, the insulating layer 11 is made of polyimide.

(61) FIG. 13 illustrates a flowchart of a method for making the copper clad laminate 100c in accordance with an exemplary embodiment. The exemplary method is provided by way of example, as there are a variety of ways to carry out the method. Each block shown in the figure represents one or more processes, methods, or subroutines, carried out in the exemplary method. Furthermore, the illustrated order of blocks is by example only and the order of the blocks can change. Additional blocks may be added or fewer blocks may be utilized, without departing from this disclosure. The exemplary method may begin at block 1301.

(62) At block 1301, referring to FIG. 14, a copper foil 20 is provided.

(63) At block 1302, referring to FIG. 15, an insulating layer 11 is formed on a surface of the copper foil 20.

(64) At block 1303, referring to FIG. 16, polyimide is coated on a surface of the insulating layer 11 away from the copper foil 20, and then baked at a temperature of about 180 degrees Celsius for 5 minutes, to form a polyimide film 12, thus a third intermediate 103 is achieved.

(65) At block 1304, referring to FIG. 17, two of the third intermediate 103 are attached together, and the polyimide film 12 of one of the two third intermediates 103 is connected with the polyimide film 12 of the other one of the two third intermediates 103. The two third intermediates 103 are pressed together firmly with the two polyimide films 12 to form a polyimide film 12, thus a copper clad laminate 100c is achieved.

Example 1

(66) BTA, KF8010, APAB, and NMP were added to a reaction bulb to form a first mixture. The first mixture was heated to a temperature of 80 degrees Celsius, and stirred for 4 hours. A plurality of xylene was added into the reaction bulb to form a second mixture, a reflux line was set up on the reaction bulb, and xylene was added into the reflux line. The second mixture was heated to a temperature of 180 degrees Celsius and stirred for 4 hours, such that the second mixture forms a polyimide through a chemical cyclization reaction.

(67) The molar weight of the BTA is 1.0 mol, the molar weight of the KF8010 is 0.9 mol, the molar weight of the APAB is 0.1 mol, and the mass of the NMP is 100 g.

Example 2

(68) BTA, KF8010, ABHQ, and NMP were added to a reaction bulb to form a first mixture. The first mixture was heated to a temperature of 80 degrees Celsius, and stirred for 4 hours. Xylene was added into the reaction bulb to form a second mixture, a reflux line was set up on the reaction bulb, and xylene was added into the reflux line. The second mixture was heated to a temperature of 180 degrees Celsius and stirred for 4 hours, such that the second mixture forms a polyimide through a chemical cyclization reaction.

(69) The molar weight of the BTA is 1.0 mol, the molar weight of the KF8010 is 0.9 mol, the molar weight of the ABHQ is 0.1 mol, and the mass of the NMP is 100 g.

Example 3

(70) BTA, HFBAPP, APAB, and NMP were added to a reaction bulb to form a first mixture. The first mixture was heated to a temperature of 80 degrees Celsius, and stirred for 4 hours. A plurality of xylene was added into the reaction bulb to form a second mixture, a reflux line was set up on the reaction bulb, and a plurality of xylene was added into the reflux line. The second mixture was heated to a temperature of 180 degrees Celsius and stirred for 4 hours, such that the second mixture forms a polyimide through a chemical cyclization reaction.

(71) The molar weight of the BTA is 1.0 mol, the molar weight of the HFBAPP is 0.9 mol, the molar weight of the APAB is 0.1 mol, and the mass of the NMP is 100 g.

Example 4

(72) BTA, HFBAPP, ABHQ, and NMP were added to a reaction bulb to form a first mixture. The first mixture was heated to a temperature of 80 degrees Celsius, and stirred for 4 hours. A plurality of xylene was added into the reaction bulb to form a second mixture, a reflux line was set up on the reaction bulb, and a plurality of xylene was added into the reflux line. The second mixture was heated to a temperature of 180 degrees Celsius and stirred for 4 hours, such that the second mixture forms a polyimide through a chemical cyclization reaction.

(73) The molar weight of the BTA is 1.0 mol, the molar weight of the HFBAPP is 0.9 mol, the molar weight of the ABHQ is 0.1 mol, and the mass of the NMP is 100 g.

Example 5

(74) BTA, OOBP, APAB, and NMP were added to a reaction bulb to form a first mixture. The first mixture was heated to a temperature of 80 degrees Celsius, and stirred for 4 hours. A plurality of xylene was added into the reaction bulb to form a second mixture, a reflux line was set up on the reaction bulb, and a plurality of xylene was added into the reflux line. The second mixture was heated to a temperature of 180 degrees Celsius and stirred for 4 hours, such that the second mixture forms a polyimide through a chemical cyclization reaction.

(75) The molar weight of the BTA is 1.0 mol, the molar weight of the OOBP is 0.9 mol, the molar weight of the APAB is 0.1 mol, and the mass of the NMP is 100 g.

Example 6

(76) BTA, OOBP, ABHQ, and NMP were added to a reaction bulb to form a first mixture. The first mixture was heated to a temperature of 80 degrees Celsius, and stirred for 4 hours. A plurality of xylene was added into the reaction bulb to form a second mixture, a reflux line was set up on the reaction bulb, and a plurality of xylene was added into the reflux line. The second mixture was heated to a temperature of 180 degrees Celsius and stirred for 4 hours, such that the second mixture forms a polyimide through a chemical cyclization reaction.

(77) The molar weight of the BTA is 1.0 mol, the molar weight of the OOBP is 0.9 mol, the molar weight of the ABHQ is 0.1 mol, and the mass of the NMP is 100 g.

Example 7

(78) TCA, KF8010, APAB and NMP were added to a reaction bulb to form a first mixture. The first mixture was heated to a temperature of 80 degrees Celsius, and stirred for 4 hours. A plurality of xylene was added into the reaction bulb to form a second mixture, a reflux line was set up on the reaction bulb, and a plurality of xylene was added into the reflux line. The second mixture was heated to a temperature of 180 degrees Celsius and stirred for 4 hours, such that the second mixture forms a polyimide through a chemical cyclization reaction.

(79) The molar weight of the TCA is 1.0 mol, the molar weight of the KF8010 is 0.9 mol, the molar weight of the APAB is 0.1 mol, and the mass of the NMP is 100 g.

Example 8

(80) TCA, KF8010, ABHQ and NMP were added to a reaction bulb to form a first mixture. The first mixture was heated to a temperature of 80 degrees Celsius, and stirred for 4 hours. A plurality of xylene was added into the reaction bulb to form a second mixture, a reflux line was set up on the reaction bulb, and a plurality of xylene was added into the reflux line. The second mixture was heated to a temperature of 180 degrees Celsius and stirred for 4 hours, such that the second mixture forms a polyimide through a chemical cyclization reaction.

(81) The molar weight of the TCA is 1.0 mol, the molar weight of the KF8010 is 0.9 mol, the molar weight of the ABHQ is 0.1 mol, and the mass of the NMP is 100 g.

Example 9

(82) TCA, HFBAPP, APAB and NMP were added to a reaction bulb to form a first mixture. The first mixture was heated to a temperature of 80 degrees Celsius, and stirred for 4 hours. A plurality of xylene was added into the reaction bulb to form a second mixture, a reflux line was set up on the reaction bulb, and a plurality of xylene was added into the reflux line. The second mixture was heated to a temperature of 180 degrees Celsius, and stirred for 4 hours, such that the second mixture forms a polyimide through a chemical cyclization reaction.

(83) The molar weight of the TCA is 1.0 mol, the molar weight of the HFBAPP is 0.9 mol, the molar weight of the APAB is 0.1 mol, and the mass of the NMP is 100 g.

Example 10

(84) TCA, HFBAPP, ABHQ and NMP were added to a reaction bulb to form a first mixture. The first mixture was heated to a temperature of 80 degrees Celsius, and stirred for 4 hours. A plurality of xylene was added into the reaction bulb to form a second mixture, a reflux line was set up on the reaction bulb, and a plurality of xylene was added into the reflux line. The second mixture was heated to a temperature of 180 degrees Celsius and stirred for 4 hours, such that the second mixture forms a polyimide through a chemical cyclization reaction.

(85) The molar weight of the TCA is 1.0 mol, the molar weight of the HFBAPP is 0.9 mol, the molar weight of the ABHQ is 0.1 mol, and the mass of the NMP is 100 g.

Example 11

(86) TCA, OOBP, APAB and NMP were added to a reaction bulb to form a first mixture. The first mixture was heated to a temperature of 80 degrees Celsius, and stirred for 4 hours. A plurality of xylene was added into the reaction bulb to form a second mixture, a reflux line was set up on the reaction bulb, and a plurality of xylene was added into the reflux line. The second mixture was heated to a temperature of 180 degrees Celsius, and stirred for 4 hours, such that the second mixture forms a polyimide through a chemical cyclization reaction.

(87) The molar weight of the TCA is 1.0 mol, the molar weight of the OOBP is 0.9 mol, the molar weight of the APAB is 0.1 mol, and the mass of the NMP is 100 g.

Example 12

(88) TCA, OOBP, ABHQ and NMP were added to a reaction bulb to form a first mixture. The first mixture was heated to a temperature of 80 degrees Celsius, and stirred for 4 hours. A plurality of xylene was added into the reaction bulb to form a second mixture, a reflux line was set up on the reaction bulb, and a plurality of xylene was added into the reflux line. The second mixture was heated to a temperature of 180 degrees Celsius and stirred for 4 hours, such that the second mixture forms a polyimide through a chemical cyclization reaction.

(89) The molar weight of the TCA is 1.0 mol, the molar weight of the OOBP is 0.9 mol, the molar weight of the ABHQ is 0.1 mol, and the mass of the NMP is 100 g.

Example 13

(90) CPDA, KF8010, APAB and NMP were added to a reaction bulb to form a first mixture. The first mixture was heated to a temperature of 80 degrees Celsius, and stirred for 4 hours. A plurality of xylene was added into the reaction bulb to form a second mixture, a reflux line was set up on the reaction bulb, and a plurality of xylene was added into the reflux line. The second mixture was heated to a temperature of 180 degrees Celsius and stirred for 4 hours, such that the second mixture forms a polyimide through a chemical cyclization reaction.

(91) The molar weight of the CPDA is 1.0 mol, the molar weight of the KF8010 is 0.9 mol, the molar weight of the APAB is 0.1 mol, and the mass of the NMP is 100 g.

Example 14

(92) CPDA, KF8010, ABHQ and NMP were added to a reaction bulb to form a first mixture. The first mixture was heated to a temperature of 80 degrees Celsius, and stirred for 4 hours. A plurality of xylene was added into the reaction bulb to form a second mixture, a reflux line was set up on the reaction bulb, and a plurality of xylene was added into the reflux line. The second mixture was heated to a temperature of 180 degrees Celsius and stirred for 4 hours, such that the second mixture forms a polyimide through a chemical cyclization reaction.

(93) The molar weight of the CPDA is 1.0 mol, the molar weight of the KF8010 is 0.9 mol, the molar weight of the ABHQ is 0.1 mol, and the mass of the NMP is 100 g.

Example 15

(94) CPDA, HFBAPP, APAB and NMP were added to a reaction bulb to form a first mixture. The first mixture was heated to a temperature of 80 degrees Celsius, and stirred for 4 hours. A plurality of xylene was added into the reaction bulb to form a second mixture, a reflux line was set up on the reaction bulb, and a plurality of xylene was added into the reflux line. The second mixture was heated to a temperature of 180 degrees Celsius and stirred for 4 hours, to have the second mixture forms a polyimide through a chemical cyclization reaction.

(95) The molar weight of the CPDA is 1.0 mol, the molar weight of the HFBAPP is 0.9 mol, the molar weight of the APAB is 0.1 mol, and the mass of the NMP is 100 g.

Example 16

(96) CPDA, HFBAPP, ABHQ and NMP were added to a reaction bulb to form a first mixture. The first mixture was heated to a temperature of 80 degrees Celsius, and stirred for 4 hours. A plurality of xylene was added into the reaction bulb to form a second mixture, a reflux line was set up on the reaction bulb, and a plurality of xylene was added into the reflux line. The second mixture was heated to a temperature of 180 degrees Celsius and stirred for 4 hours, such that the second mixture forms a polyimide through a chemical cyclization reaction.

(97) The molar weight of the CPDA is 1.0 mol, the molar weight of the HFBAPP is 0.9 mol, the molar weight of the ABHQ is 0.1 mol, and the mass of the NMP is 100 g.

Example 17

(98) CPDA, OOBP, APAB and NMP were added to a reaction bulb to form a first mixture. The first mixture was heated to a temperature of 80 degrees Celsius, and stirred for 4 hours. A plurality of xylene was added into the reaction bulb to form a second mixture, a reflux line was set up on the reaction bulb, and a plurality of xylene was added into the reflux line. The second mixture was heated to a temperature of 180 degrees Celsius and stirred for 4 hours, such that the second mixture forms a polyimide through a chemical cyclization reaction.

(99) The molar weight of the CPDA is 1.0 mol, the molar weight of the OOBP is 0.9 mol, the molar weight of the APAB is 0.1 mol, and the mass of the NMP is 100 g.

Example 18

(100) CPDA, OOBP, ABHQ and NMP were added to a reaction bulb to form a first mixture. The first mixture was heated to a temperature of 80 degrees Celsius, and stirred for 4 hours. A plurality of xylene was added into the reaction bulb to form a second mixture, a reflux line was set up on the reaction bulb, and a plurality of xylene was added into the reflux line. The second mixture was heated to a temperature of 180 degrees Celsius and stirred for 4 hours, such that the second mixture forms a polyimide through a chemical cyclization reaction.

(101) The molar weight of the CPDA is 1.0 mol, the molar weight of the OOBP is 0.9 mol, the molar weight of the ABHQ is 0.1 mol, and the mass of the NMP is 100 g.

(102) A commercially available thermoplastic polyimide (KANEKA FRS-522 #SW) and a commercially available epoxy resin were provided. The polyimide in examples 118, the commercially available thermoplastic polyimide, and the commercially available epoxy resin were subjected to a dielectric constant (D.sub.k) test and a dielectric loss (D.sub.f) test. The test results are shown in table 1.

(103) TABLE-US-00001 TABLE 1 D.sub.k D.sub.f (10 GHz) (10 GHz) Example 1 2.92 0.006 Example 2 2.95 0.008 Example 3 2.75 0.008 Example 4 2.70 0.007 Example 5 2.95 0.006 Example 6 2.91 0.009 Example 7 2.92 0.006 Example 8 2.98 0.009 Example 9 2.70 0.007 Example 10 2.74 0.009 Example 11 2.95 0.007 Example 12 2.95 0.009 Example 13 2.95 0.007 Example 14 2.97 0.009 Example 15 2.83 0.008 Example 16 2.85 0.009 Example 17 2.94 0.009 Example 18 2.98 0.009 Commercially available 3.2 0.008 thermoplastic polyimide Commercially available 3.5 0.02 epoxy resin

(104) Table 1 illustrates that the dielectric constant of the polyimides in the above examples 118 are lower than the dielectric constant of the commercially available thermoplastic polyimide. The dielectric constant and the dielectric loss of the polyimides in the above examples 118 are lower than the dielectric constant and the dielectric loss of the commercially available epoxy resin.

(105) A copper foil (JX BHFX Type) with a thickness of 12 m, and an insulating layer (commercially available polyimide film, SKC GF Type) with a thickness of 25 m were provided. Six copper clad laminates 100a were made by the polyimide in examples 1, 4, 7, 10, 13, 16. Six copper clad laminates 100b were made by the polyimide in examples 2, 5, 8, 11, 14, 17. Six copper clad laminates 100c were made by the polyimide in examples 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18. A copper clad laminate A having the same structure as the copper clad laminate 100a was made by the commercially available thermoplastic polyimide. A copper clad laminate B having the same structure with the copper clad laminate 100c was made by the commercially available thermoplastic polyimide. A copper clad laminate having the same structure with the copper clad laminate 100c was made by the commercially available epoxy resin.

(106) The copper clad laminates were subjected to a peel strength test, and a solder float resistance test. The test results are shown in table 2.

(107) The solder float resistance test was carried out by forming solder masks on the surface of the polyimide film, then exposing the copper clad laminates to a temperature equal to or greater than 288 degrees Celsius for 10 seconds, and observing whether the solder masks were peeled off or dropped from the copper clad laminates.

(108) TABLE-US-00002 TABLE 2 Peel Strength ((kgf/cm)) Solder Float Resistance Copper clad laminate made by 1.02 288 degrees Celsius for 10 seconds polyimide of example 1 Not peeled off Copper clad laminate made by 0.95 288 degrees Celsius for 10 seconds polyimide of example 2 Not peeled off Copper clad laminate made by 0.89 320 degrees Celsius for 10 seconds polyimide of example 3 Not peeled off Copper clad laminate made by 0.81 320 degrees Celsius for 10 seconds polyimide of example 4 Not peeled off Copper clad laminate made by 0.94 288 degrees Celsius for 10 seconds polyimide of example 5 Not peeled off Copper clad laminate made by 0.92 288 degrees Celsius for 10 seconds polyimide of example 6 Not peeled off Copper clad laminate made by 0.97 288 degrees Celsius for 10 seconds polyimide of example 7 Not peeled off Copper clad laminate made by 0.91 288 degrees Celsius for 10 seconds polyimide of example 8 Not peeled off Copper clad laminate made by 0.88 320 degrees Celsius for 10 seconds polyimide of example 9 Not peeled off Copper clad laminate made by 0.81 320 degrees Celsius for 10 seconds polyimide of example 10 Not peeled off Copper clad laminate made by 0.97 288 degrees Celsius for 10 seconds polyimide of example 11 Not peeled off Copper clad laminate made by 0.95 288 degrees Celsius for 10 seconds polyimide of example 12 Not peeled off Copper clad laminate made by 1.13 288 degrees Celsius for 10 seconds polyimide of example 13 Not peeled off Copper clad laminate made by 1.05 288 degrees Celsius for 10 seconds polyimide of example 14 Not peeled off Copper clad laminate made by 0.78 320 degrees Celsius for 10 seconds polyimide of example 15 Not peeled off Copper clad laminate made by 0.75 320 degrees Celsius for 10 seconds polyimide of example 16 Not peeled off Copper clad laminate made by 0.85 288 degrees Celsius for 10 seconds polyimide of example 17 Not peeled off Copper clad laminate made by 0.89 288 degrees Celsius for 10 seconds polyimide of example 18 Not peeled off Copper clad laminate A made 1.12 320 degrees Celsius for 10 seconds by the commercially available Not peeled off thermoplastic polyimide Copper clad laminate B made 0.96 320 degrees Celsius for 10 seconds by the commercially available Not peeled off thermoplastic polyimide Copper clad laminate made by 0.93 288 degrees Celsius for 10 seconds the commercially available Not peeled off epoxy resin

(109) Table 2 illustrates that the copper clad laminates made by the polyimides in examples 118 have approximately the same peel strength and solder float resistance as the copper clad laminates made by the commercially available thermoplastic polyimide and the commercially available epoxy resin.

(110) It is to be understood, even though information and advantages of the present embodiments have been set forth in the foregoing description, together with details of the structures and functions of the present embodiments, the disclosure is illustrative only; changes may be made in detail, especially in matters of shape, size, and arrangement of parts within the principles of the present embodiments to the full extent indicated by the plain meaning of the terms in which the appended claims are expressed.