Abstract:
A method for creating an interface between a chip (10) and chip carrier (26) includes spacing the chip (10) a given distance above the chip carrier (26), and then introducing a liquid (50) in the gap (34) between the chip (10) and carrier (26). Preferably, the liquid (50) is an elastomer which is hardened into a resilient layer after its introduction into the gap (34). In another preferred embodiment, the terminals (331-34) on a chip carrier (326) are planarized or otherwise vertically positioned by deforming the terminals (331-34) into set vertical locations with a plate (380), and then hardening a liquid (350) between the chip carrier (326) and chip (310).
Abstract:
A bonding tool (20) for bonding inner leads (58, 60, 62, 64) to semiconductor chips (50) is arranged to capture and align elongated lead sections (58, 60, 62, 64) extending in any one of plural direction, and preferably, in any one of two mutually orthogonal directions (26, 28). Thus, the tool (20) can be applied to align and bond all of the leads (58, 60, 62, 64) to a chip (50) without turning the tool (20) or the chip (50) even where the leads (58, 60, 62, 64) extend in multiple directions.
Abstract:
In a semiconductor inner lead bonding process, a connection component having leads is disposed on a chip surface so that leads lie above contacts (54). A bond region (62) of each lead is forced downwardly by a tool (60) into engagement with a contact (54) on the chip while a first or proximal end (38) of the lead remains attached to a dielectric support structure. The lead is deformed into an S-shaped configuration by moving the bonding tool (60) horizontally towards the proximal or first end (38) of the lead, thereby forcing the bonding region (62) towards the first end (38) and bending or buckling the lead. Alternatively, the lead is bent downwardly by a tool and the tool may then be disengaged from the lead, shifted away from the proximal end (38) of the lead and again advanced downwardly to secure the lead to the chip contact (54).
Abstract:
A method for creating an interface between a chip (10) and chip carrier (26) includes spacing the chip (10) a given distance above the chip carrier (26), and then introducing a liquid (50) in the gap (34) between the chip (10) and carrier (26). Preferably, the liquid (50) is an elastomer which is hardened into a resilient layer after its introduction into the gap (34). In another preferred embodiment, the terminals (331-34) on a chip carrier (326) are planarized or otherwise vertically positioned by deforming the terminals (331-34) into set vertical locations with a plate (380), and then hardening a liquid (350) between the chip carrier (326) and chip (310).