Abstract:
The invention provides a new method and chip scale package is provided. The inventions starts with a substrate over which a contact point is provided, the contact point is exposed through an opening created in the layer of passivation and a layer of polymer or elastomer. A barrier/seed layer is deposited, a first photoresist mask is created exposing the barrier/seed layer where this layer overlies the contact pad and, contiguous therewith, over a surface area that is adjacent to the contact pad and emanating in one direction from the contact pad. The exposed surface of the barrier/seed layer is electroplated for the creation of interconnect traces. The first photoresist mask is removed from the surface of the barrier/seed layer. A second photoresist mask, defining the solder bump, is created exposing the surface area of the barrier/seed layer that is adjacent to the contact pad and emanating in one direction from the contact pad. The solder bump is created in accordance with the second photoresist mask, the second photoresist mask is removed from the surface of the barrier/seed layer, exposing the electroplating and the barrier/seed layer with the metal plating overlying the barrier/seed layer. The exposed barrier/seed layer is etched in accordance with the pattern formed by the electroplating, reflow of the solder bump is optionally performed.
Abstract:
The present invention is for laminated and interconnected multiple substrates forming a multilayer package or other circuit component. A solder bump may be situated on the conductive pad of at least one of two or more substrates. The solder bump preferably is formed from an application of solder paste to the conductive pad(s). Adhesive films may be positioned between the surfaces of the substrates having the conductive pads, where the adhesive films include apertures located substantially over the conductive pads such that the conductive pads and/or solder bumps confront each other through the aperture. The two or more substrates pressed together via the adhesive films are mechanically bonded. The solder bump(s) may be reflowed during or after the lamination to create a solder segment that provides an electrical connection between the conductive pads through the aperture in the adhesive films.
Abstract:
An electrical connector for connection between two electronic devices by means of compressive contact is disclosed to include an electrically insulative connector body, which has a plurality of through holes cut through the top and bottom surfaces thereof, a plurality of conductors respectively formed on the top and bottom surface of the electrically insulative body, and a connection structure, which is formed of a conducting material covered on the surface of each of the through holes to electrically connect the conductors on the top surface of the electrically insulative connector body to the conductors on the bottom surface of the electrically insulative connector body respectively.
Abstract:
A reflectarray utilizes switching devices with non-ideal impedance characteristics to vary the impedance of reflecting elements. The antennas of the reflecting elements are configured as a function of the impedance of the non-ideal switching devices to provide optimal phase-amplitude performance. In particular, the antennas are configured such that the impedance of each antenna is proportional to the square root of the impedance of the non-ideal switching devices when in an on state and when in an off state.
Abstract:
A tape package in which a test pad is formed on a reverse surface is provided. The test pad is disposed on a reverse surface of a base film through a through hole of the base film. Accordingly, shapes of the test pads are standardized so that a universal probe card can be used. A pitch between the test pads is wide so that the accuracy in an electric test of the tape package is increased. A total length of the tape package is reduced.
Abstract:
A product of and method for laminating and interconnecting multiple layer printed circuit boards (14) includes at least two complementary substrates (10 and 12) each having a solder bump (30) formed from conductive material (28) applied to a desired component (22). A dam network (34) is formed about the bumps (30) to prevent undesired spreading of the conductive material (28). Bonding material (36) between the surfaces (38a and 38b) of the substrates (10 and 12) bonds the multiple layers. The bonding material (36) has apertures through which the solder bumps (30) are connected.
Abstract:
A micro solder pot includes a dielectric substrate having at least one hole formed therein, a conductive coating coupled to the interior of the hole, and at least one heat transfer pad spaced from the hole in thermal communication with the conductive coating of the hole. When the heat transfer pad is exposed to a heat source, the conductive coating inside the hole is heated. The micro solder pot may also include a thermally activated conductive material disposed within the hole. When the heat transfer pad is exposed to a heat source, the thermally activated conductive material becomes liquidus such that a component can be inserted into the liquidus material. When the heat source is removed, the thermally activated conductive material cools to couple the component to the conductive coating in the hole.
Abstract:
A method for fabricating a substrate, which includes a plurality of chip package substrates. One combined PCB includes a multi-layer rigid PCB and a soft PCB. The multi-layer rigid PCB is fixed on the soft PCB. At least one grooves or a pair is formed on an upper surface of the multi-layer rigid PCB. A portion of the multi-layer rigid PCB between the grooves is milled to expose a corresponding portion of the soft PCB to define an exposed area. The combined PCB is drilled through along two opposite sides of the grooves and the corresponding exposed area of the soft PCB. Breakable parts are formed at a center of the corresponding portion of the soft PCB and two opposite outside edges of the grooves.
Abstract:
A printed circuit board having improved solder pads for preventing from short circuit of the printed circuit board caused by axial leads (30, 31) of components engaging the circuit surrounding the soldering pad comprises a pair of through holes (10, 11), a pair of first pads (20, 21) surrounding corresponding through holes and a pair of second pads (40, 41) adjacent corresponding first pads. When components are inserted into the through holes of the printed circuit board using placement machines, bent portions of the axial leads that are extended out of the first pads will fall into the second pads.
Abstract:
A chip package substrate having a soft circuit board jas a multi-layer soft and hard composite PCB, a plurality of conducting components and a plurality of conducting holes. The conducting holes are formed in the multi-layer soft and hard composite PCB. The conducting components are electroplated on the inner edges of the conducting holes on the multi-layer soft and hard composite PCB. An image-sensing chip can thus be packaged on the chip package substrate with the soft circuit board used as external signal connection lines, thereby saving the manufacturing cost and increasing the yield thereof.