TAB circuit protective coating

摘要

A TAB circuit is provided having a single layer protective coating on its under surface. Also provided is a process for forming such a TAB circuit. The TAB circuit comprises a circuit substrate having first and second surfaces, conductive traces formed on the first surface, and a single layer protective coating covering portions of the traces and first surface portions of the substrate. The coating comprises a resin, such as an epoxy. Polyurethanes, acrylates and like materials may also be used. The coating is applied via a conventional screen-printing process or a spray-coating process.