Abstract:
A product for attaching an electronic component, such as a semiconductor die, to a substrate includes a relatively low-melting-temperature solder preform applied to the substrate; and a bead of a curable bonding material applied to the substrate around the periphery of the solder preform in an amount sufficient to substantially contain the solder material and bridge the gap between the die and the substrate upon a subsequent collapse of the solder preform along its thickness dimension.
Abstract:
A method of manufacturing an electrical solder paste having primary solder powder and an additive metal powder component that does not melt during the soldering process. Metal powders may be either elemental metal or a metal alloy. The primary powder is the same as is used in conventional solder paste. The additive powder has a melting point substantially higher than the melting point of the primary powder. The primary powder comprises between 60-99% Sn, 0-40% Pb and 0-10% Ag. The additive powder metal is selected from the metal group comprising Sn, Pb, Ni, Cu, Ag, and Bi and mixtures thereof.
Abstract:
The present invention is an aluminum assembly comprising at least two components brazed to each other. The assembly comprises: at least a first aluminum based component having a coating of a zinc-antimony alloy having at least 1.0 wt. % antimony applied to a region of a surface of the component which is to be joined to a second aluminum based component; and at least one second aluminum based component disposed adjacent to the coating; whereby the at least first aluminum based component and the at least second aluminum based component are joined together during a controlled atmosphere brazing (CAB) process.
Abstract:
A multi-layer circuit board having apertures that are selectively and electrically isolated from electrically grounded member and further having selectively formed air bridges and/or crossover members which are structurally supported by a polymeric material. Each of the apertures selectively receives an electrically conductive material.
Abstract:
A method 10, 90 for making a multi-layer electronic circuit board 82, 168 including the steps of forming at least one protuberance 15, 100 upon an electrically conductive member 12, 92 and adding additional electrically conductive layers of material 34, 56, 58, 104, 114, 138, 140 to the member 12, 92 while selectively extending the protuberance 15, 100 within the layers 82, 168, thereby forming a circuit board 82, 168. A portion of the formed circuit board may be etched in order to selectively create air-bridges 86 or interconnection portions 164.
Abstract:
A method for making a multi-layer circuit board 116 having apertures 96, 98 which may be selectively and electrically isolated from electrically grounded member 46 and further having selectively formed air bridges and/or crossover members 104 which are structurally supported by material 112. Each of the apertures 96, 98 selectively receives electrically conductive material 114.
Abstract:
A method 10 for making a multi-layer circuit board 70 having at least one electrically conductive interconnection portion or “via” 72 which extends within the board 70 and at least one air-bridge 74. The method 10 includes the steps of forming protuberances 13 upon a core member 12, attaching pre-circuit assemblies 32, 34 to the core member 12, thereby forming the circuit board 70 while concomitantly and selectively extending at least one of the protuberances 13 within the formed circuit board 70.
Abstract:
A method 10 for making multi-layer electronic circuit boards having metallized apertures 34, 36 which may be selectively and electrically grounded or isolated from an electrical ground plane.
Abstract:
The present invention is generally directed grounding an electrical connection to a magnesium cross beam of a motor vehicle. In order to ensure proper grounding, the cross beam is provided with a copper connector. The connector defines a first aperture. An electric circuit is preferably traced on a plastic substrate, where the substrate defines a second aperture. The substrate is placed on top of the cross beam such that the first aperture and the second aperture are aligned with each other. An attaching means such as screws is inserted through the first aperture to the second aperture such that the substrate is attached to the cross beam. In order to prevent the movement of the substrate relative to the cross beam the second aperture is provided with a washer.
Abstract:
A method for attaching an electronic die to a substrate is disclosed. Preferably, the method includes depositing a pad of low temperature die attachment material within a die attachment area on the substrate, positioning the die over the pad of low temperature die attachment material, and compressing the die against the substrate to expel air trapped within the pad of low temperature die attachment material. Further, a bead of containment material is deposited onto the substrate to define the die attachment area. In this manner, the die attachment material is contained on the substrate. Thus, the method of the present invention improves the reliability of the electronic die.