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Figure 3.4 shows the setup used for exposing the circuit boards to UV light. Four fluorescent UV lights were used to maximize the amount of UV light along the entire length of the circuit boards. The large (24 in. long) circuit boards that were required for this project exceeded the size of the exposure beds that were available, and as such a new exposure bed needed to be developed. The exposure bed consisted of a common, 48” fluorescent light fixture with a custom-made tempered glass lens. Testing was conducted to determine the optimum exposure times for properly exposing the board such that they could be etched to produce a clear pattern of conductive lines on the surface of the board. Several different commercially available ultraviolet lamps were tested to determine the appropriate wavelength of light to effectively expose the board to generate sharp, clear lines through the etching process. Figure 3.4. Setup for exposing circuit boards. Figure 3.5 shows the photonegative produced for exposure of the circuit board. This photonegative was produced by a local photography lab based on the AutoCAD drawing of the desired pattern for the board, which is shown in Figure 3.3. The photonegative is used to shield stock board material that is covered with a special UV - sensitive coating. UV light hardens the exposed UV- sensitive coating, such that the exposed areas of the board will not be etched in subsequent acid baths. The circuit board was then exposed to UV light. A study was conducted utilizing sample board materials to determine the effective exposure time for the board materials. As a result of this study, the boards were exposed for two minutes and then placed immediately into an acid bath to minimize the amount of ambient light exposure. The exposed board material is shown in Figure 3.6. This Figure shows the purple film that will protect the copper trunk lines during etching processes, leaving only the three conductive strips necessary to provide trunk lines for attaching the sensors. The copper that is visible in Figure 3.6 is removed during the etching process. 10
Figure 3.5. Photonegative used for exposure. Figure 3.6. Exposed boards in the chemical bath. Figure 3.7 shows the excess copper being removed by the acid solution but leaving the lines that are protected by the hardened film. Once all the unwanted copper is removed the boards are washed to remove the acid. This manufacturing process was developed through an iterative procedure that improved the consistency of the process and ensured that the copper trunk lines remaining on the board had clear edges to improve long term reliability. 11
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