Abstract:
Laser scribing can be performed on a workpiece (104) such as substrates with layers formed thereon for use in a solar panel without need to rotate the workpiece (104) during the scribing process. A series of lasers (602, 622) can be used to concurrently remove material from multiple positions on the workpiece (104). Each laser (602, 622) can have at least one scanning device (614, 630, 632) positioned along a beam path thereof in order to adjust a position of the laser output relative to the workpiece (104). By adjusting the beam or pulse positions using the scanning devices (614, 630, 632) while translating the workpiece (104), substantially any pattern can be scribed into at least one layer of the workpiece (104) without the need for any rotation of the workpiece (104).
Abstract:
The present application relates to a method and an apparatus for laser beam processing of an element (12) that has a total transmittance for light of at least 10-5, comprising a laser unit (1) for generating a laser beam on one side of the to-be-processed element (12), an illumination unit (7), an imaging system (10) comprising a sensor unit on the one side of the to-be-processed element (12), the sensor unit recording residual light that results from light of the illumination unit (7), a scanning unit (2) for adjusting the laser beam processing position, and a control unit. The control unit is operatively connected to the laser unit (1), the imaging system (10) and the scanning unit (2), and the illumination unit (7) is positioned on the other side of the to-be-processed element (12) in relation to the laser unit (1). Since the to-be- processed element (12) allows light to pass through an otherwise opaque or almost opaque layer, a good contrast is obtained that is used to determine the position of. the laser beam with high precision.
Abstract:
A method of and an apparatus for drilling blind vias with selectable tapers in multilayer electronic circuits permit forming electrical connections between layers while maintaining quality and throughput. The method relies on recognizing that the top diameter of the via and the bottom diameter of the via, which define the taper, are functions of two separate sets of equations. Simultaneous solution of these equations yields a solution space that enables optimization of throughput while maintaining selected taper and quality using temporally unmodified Q switched CO 2 laser pulses with identical pulse parameters. Real time pulse tailoring is not required; therefore, system complexity and cost may be reduced.
Abstract:
A method of flip-chip mounting a circuit to a substrate is provided by brazing together metallic elements formed on both the circuit and substrate. The brazing being achieved by initiating a chemical exothermic reaction in a multilayer stacked material disposed between the metallic elements on the circuit and substrate. Advantageously the chemical exothermic reaction provides a means of locally brazing the metallic elements without necessitating raising the circuit and substrate to a high temperature such as required in conventional flip-chip assembly with solder reflow. According to an exemplary embodiment of the invention the metallic elements are electrical conductors and an electrical trigger signal is provided via the metallic elements to initiate the chemical exothermic reaction.
Abstract:
A flat carbon commutator and preparation method thereof are provided, the commutator includes a commutating sheet (1), a molding plastic substrate (2) and a carbon block (3), wherein the commutating sheet (1) is molded by punching a metal ring plate, a groove (11) is formed at the inner edge of the commutating sheet (1) to position the carbon block (3) and a wrapping angle is formed at the outer edge of the same; the carbon block (3) opposed to the commutating sheet (1) is formed into the shape of ladder so as to cooperate with the molding plastic substrate (2) and the commutating sheet (1); a brazing material (4) is provided at the interface between the commutating sheet (1) and the carbon block (3); then the commutator assembly with the carbon block (3) is transmitted into a special brazing device and brazed at the temperature over 900? for 30 minutes, so a commutator blank is obtained; finally the commutating sheet (1) and the carbon block (3) are cocooned in the molding plastic substrate (2).
Abstract:
A method of depositing a solder mass (300) within a plated opening (120) that is formed in a side edge of an electronic device (100) includes the step of carrying the solder mass (300) in a carrier device (200) and orienting the carrier device (200) with respect to the side edge such that the solder mass is aligned with the plated opening (120) The method further includes reflowing the solder mass (300) to cause the solder mass (300) to be deposited and securely held within the plated opening (120) and then removing the carrier device (200) leaving the solder mass (300) behind within the plated opening (120) and along the side edge of the electronic device (100)
Abstract:
A method of manufacturing an ultrasound transducer (2) is provided. The ultrasound transducer (2) is activated and the activity across the transducer is measured to determine whether the activity at any area does not meet an acceptance criteria. The transducer is then modified so that the area meets the acceptance criteria. The transducer may be modified with a laser (43) which removes material from the area which does not meet the accceptance criteria.
Abstract:
A novel wire bonding system for bonding a wire to electronic components is described, which comprises a frame (1), a bond head (7) being connected to the frame and being movable by means of positioning elements (3, 4), and a bond site cleaning device (10, 11) mounted to the frame and adapted to emit an energy beam (12) towards a surface of the electronic component for cleaning from contaminants. The bond site cleaning device (10, 11) is mounted such that the energy beam (12) is directed in an angle towards the site of the electronic component to be immediately bonded to the wire, whereby the beam spot on the site is lying underneath the bonding head (7).
Abstract:
Recently, there is a tendency to increase semiconductor device power. A material used for a heat sink substrate for semiconductor apparatus should have a small thermal expansion coefficient and a high thermal conductivity. A cladding material comprises a first material layer (10) and a second material layer (16), which are alternately stacked. The second material has a smaller thermal expansion coefficient than that of the first material and a lower thermal conductivity than that of the first material. At least five layers consisting of the first material layers and the second material layers are stacked.
Abstract:
An electrical circuit apparatus (300) that includes; a substrate (330) having a top side, a ground layer (336), at least one thermal aperture (332), and at least one solder aperture (334); a heat sink (310); and an adhesive layer (320) for mechanically coupling the heat sink to the ground layer of the substrate, the adhesive layer having at least one aperture (322) wherein aligning the at least one substrate solder aperture with the at least one adhesive layer aperture enables solder wetting in a predetermined area between the heat sink and the ground layer of the substrate.