Comparative properties of optically clear epoxy encapsulants

Maury Edwards; Yan Zhou

doi:10.1117/12.451299

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21 December 2001 Comparative properties of optically clear epoxy encapsulants

Maury Edwards, Yan Zhou

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Proceedings Volume 4436, Wave-Optical Systems Engineering; (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.451299
Event: International Symposium on Optical Science and Technology, 2001, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

Three epoxy systems were evaluated for physical dn optical properties. The three systems chosen for the study were selected on the basis of their optical clarity, color and chemistry. Three distinctly different chemistries were chosen, aromatic epoxy-amine cured. Aromatic epoxy- anhydride cured and cycloaliphatic epoxy-anhydride cured. All three systems remained optically clear and water-white after full cure. The three selected systems were tested for physical properties, adhesion and light transmission properties. Light transmission was measured after thermal and humidity exposure. Adhesion was measured after humidity exposure only. Both of the epoxy-anhydride systems performed well in optical properties but poorer in adhesion as compared to the epoxy-amine system. The aromatic epoxy- amine system discolored badly during thermal exposure at 100 C. Data generated from this work will be used in selecting clear encapsulating materials for photonics applications. No single system offers optimal performance in all areas. The best compromise material is the aromatic epoxy-anhydride system.

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Maury Edwards and Yan Zhou "Comparative properties of optically clear epoxy encapsulants", Proc. SPIE 4436, Wave-Optical Systems Engineering, (21 December 2001); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.451299

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