Semi Additive Process
IC Substrate Technology

Discover our family of SAP high-performance build-up processes, engineered for high-density IC substrates.

Redefine Advanced IC Substrates with our Systek SAP Technologies

Our innovative Systek™ Semi-Additive Processes (SAP) deliver advanced adhesion, stress-free copper layers, and low-roughness surfaces—enabling new design possibilities for Integrated Circuit (IC) substrate Redistribution Layers (RDLs) and high-density build-up materials.

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Acid Copper Technologies

Enable advanced IC substrates with innovative and robust via filling, RDLs, through-hole filling, and panel-level packaging solutions.

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Copper Adhesion Promotion

Drive innovation with our copper adhesion promoters, delivering consistent bonding and precision etching for IC substrate excellence.

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Why MacDermid Alpha?

Integrated Solutions
Our comprehensive portfolio, spanning primary metallization to final finishes, supports the fabrication of advanced IC substrates, meeting the demands of today’s most complex devices.

Sustainability
Our pioneering technology minimizes hazardous materials, reduces water and energy consumption, and helps customers achieve their Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) goals.

Reliability
Our specialty processes are designed to enhance reliability, ensuring optimal performance for high-density IC substrate designs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key benefits of using Systek SAP semi-additive processes for IC substrates?

Systek™ SAP enhances adhesion, delivers stress-free copper layers, and achieves low surface roughness. These advantages ensure higher reliability, superior signal integrity, and compliance with stringent design requirements for high-density IC substrates.

How does the Systek SAP semi-additive process support high-density IC designs?

Systek™ SAP supports high-density designs with precise copper deposition for fine lines, microvias, and RDLs. It ensures excellent adhesion and minimizes surface roughness for optimal performance.

What makes Systek SAP's semi-additive process different from other metallization techniques?

Systek™ SAP combines advanced steps like desmear, conditioning, and activation with electroless copper plating to form a stress-free, high-performance seed layer, optimized for complex IC substrate designs.

Can the semi-additive process be used for flex materials in IC substrate manufacturing?

Yes, Systek™ SAP supports flexible materials with tailored process flows for ultra-fine-line and flex substrates, ensuring excellent adhesion and high-quality plating to meet the demands of flexible IC designs.

What materials are compatible with the semi-additive process in Systek SAP?

The Systek™ SAP process is compatible with diverse materials, including glass, flex, and ultra-fine-line substrates, delivering optimal metallization for high-density, multi-layer IC designs.

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