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electroless

electroless

1 8.5
Made by a chemical process that coats metal onto a surface without electricity
  • adjective
  • /ɪˈlɛktrəˌlɛs/
  • Specialized
: sin electricidad
  • 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

  • A major advantage of electroless barrier deposition is that it is a self-aligning process that selectively clads the copper conductors.

    Academic text (1998)
  • The barrier films were deposited using electroless solutions with rates of deposition of 150-300 A/min.

    Academic text (1998)
  • Some aspects of electroless deposition.

    Academic text (1998)
  • Printing of catalysts for electroless deposition of metals.

    Academic text (2001)
  • There is, therefore, considerable motivation to examine alternative materials for use as Cu diffusion barriers, such as those involving electroless deposition.

    Academic text (1998)
  • The offset approaches discussed in the context of biological printing were also useful in patterning catalysts for the electroless deposition of metals.

    Academic text (2001)
  • 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.

    Academic text (1998)
  • 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.

    Academic text (1998)
  • The process for electroless plating allows for uniform coating on metal surfaces.

  • One major advantage of electroless techniques is that they eliminate the need for electrical power.

Synonyms

nonelectric
vselectroless
1 3.4

Not using power from a plug or battery

refers to a chemical deposition process done without using electricity

Surface Forms

electroless positive

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.