electroless
- adjective
- /ɪˈlɛktrəˌlɛs/
- Specialized
- The Cu conductor thickness is built up through the two polyimide layers, either by further sputtering or by electrolytic or electroless deposition.
- electroless deposition
Examples
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A major advantage of electroless barrier deposition is that it is a self-aligning process that selectively clads the copper conductors.
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The barrier films were deposited using electroless solutions with rates of deposition of 150-300 A/min.
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Some aspects of electroless deposition.
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Printing of catalysts for electroless deposition of metals.
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There is, therefore, considerable motivation to examine alternative materials for use as Cu diffusion barriers, such as those involving electroless deposition.
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The offset approaches discussed in the context of biological printing were also useful in patterning catalysts for the electroless deposition of metals.
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Figure 3: Schematic representation of the Pd catalyzation and electroless deposition processes. Shown is a cross-section of a conductor, line-via-capture pad feature.
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Dissolved O2 can significantly modify the induction time for electroless deposition by allowing time for deleterious side reactions, such as dissolution of the catalyst, to occur.
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The process for electroless plating allows for uniform coating on metal surfaces.
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One major advantage of electroless techniques is that they eliminate the need for electrical power.
Synonyms
Not using power from a plug or battery
Surface Forms
Morphology
electroless = less (semi-transparent) = electro + less
The meaning is fairly clear as 'without electricity', but the word is a specialized technical term and the combining form electro- is not fully transparent for all learners.
Etymology
Electroless comes from electro- meaning 'electricity' and -less meaning 'without', like homeless which means 'without a home'. So electroless describes a chemical process that happens 'without' using electricity.