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NEW DSM XANTAR® LDS GRADE BRINGS DESIGN AND PRODUCTION BENEFITS FOR MOLEX LASER DIRECT STRUCTURING APPLICATION

First ever use of PC/ABS based LDS technology for mobile phone antenna

DSM Engineering Plastics has introduced a new grade of Xantar LDS PC/ABS suitable for Laser Direct Structuring (LDS) applications. Xantar LDS 3710 was developed for antennas in mobile telecom products such as telephones, PDAs and other applications where integrated circuitry is used to replace traditional printed circuit boards.

A key application for Xantar LDS 3710 is the GSM antenna for a mobile phone. Produced by Molex, a leading supplier of interconnect products, this is the first time DSM’s PC/ABS based LDS technology is used for the production of a mobile phone antenna.

The antenna function is made by means of Laser Direct Structuring on a moulded part. LDS is a simple and precise technology for producing 3D molded interconnect devices. After molding, the interconnect pattern is directly written on the part and the conductive paths are plated where the plastic has been activated by the laser. The part is subsequently fixed in the housing of the mobile phone.

Laser Direct Structuring offers flexibility, real 3D shaped circuitry on a plastic moulded part and design freedom. Xantar LDS 3710 provides excellent plating properties, excellent ductility/high impact performance (it passes the usual mechanical tests for mobile phones) and surface appearance. Overall Xantar LDS 3710 outperforms alternative materials in both ductility and/or surface appearance.

Molex is leading supplier of connectors and is well-known for developing products for portable digital product applications. According to Andreas Eder, Engineering Manager at the Molex Antenna Business Unit, Xantar LDS 3710 provided an excellent and cost-effective solution. Mr Eder added: “We were particularly impressed by DSM’s service to support customers in applying new materials and technologies such as these.”

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DSM Engineering Plastics

DSM Engineering Plastics is a Business Group in the performance materials cluster of DSM, with sales in 2007 of EUR 839 million and approximately 1550 employees worldwide. It is one of the world's leading suppliers of engineering thermoplastics offering a broad portfolio of high performance products including Stanyl® high performance polyamide and Akulon® 6 and 66 polyamides, Arnitel® TPC, Arnite® PBT and PET polyesters, Xantar® polycarbonate, Yparex® extrudable adhesive resins. These materials are used in technical components for electrical appliances, electronic equipment and cars, in barrier packaging films as well as in many mechanical and extrusion applications. With Stanyl®, it is the global market leader in high heat polyamides.

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DSM Engineering Plastics has introduced a new grade of Xantar LDS PC/ABS suitable for Laser Direct Structuring (LDS) applications. Xantar LDS 3710 was developed for antennas in mobile telecom products such as telephones, PDAs and other applications where integrated circuitry is used to replace traditional printed circuit boards. (Photo: DSM Engineering Plastics: DSMPR225)

 

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