Abstract:
An integrated circuit is provided having an alignment feature integral with the lead frame. The integrated circuit includes a lead frame coupled with a semiconductor die, and is partially encapsulated in insulating material. The lead frame has the alignment feature therein. The alignment feature includes a cut out on the lead frame taking the form of a semicircle, protuberance, apertures, or slots. Alternatively, the alignment feature includes a removably coupled tab. After testing of the integrated circuit has been completed, the alignment tab is removed from the integrated circuit. The alignment feature can also be provided on a heat spreader which is attached to a side of or within the lead frame package.
Abstract:
A joint structure of electronic element for linking circuit board and electronic element is provided. The joint structure of an electronic element for being electrically connected to a circuit board has at least one slot positioned thereon. And, the joint structure of the electronic element includes: at least one terminal which has a curved portion including a deflected angle with a normal line of a plane of the circuit board, wherein when the joint structure of the electronic element is connected with the slot, the terminal produces an elastic stress through suffering a jostle from the slot so as to urge against the slot for forming an electrical connection therebetween.
Abstract:
An orthogonal electrical connector using a ball edge array includes one or more stackable fiber optic transceivers, wherein each transceiver includes an electrical substrate, and arrays of solder, which is in form of solder balls or solder paste. The solder is held in predetermined position adjacent to the electrical traces on both sides of the electrical substrate inserted into voids on the molded housing and aligned to contact the electrical traces on the motherboard. The electrical traces on the electrical substrate and the motherboard are located close enough so that the solder physically touches both parts during the soldering process. The solder is reflowed by heat, and the melted solder “wicks up” the electrical traces on the electrical substrate by surface tension.
Abstract:
It is difficult to check the mounted state of solder by means of visual inspection after the mounting of a semiconductor device according to a conventional art, in particular, a CSP-semiconductor device, to a substrate and a problem arises wherein defective products increase and yield decreases. Terminals 50, 51, 52 and 53 for external connection are exposed from second main surface 412 of first insulating substrate 41 in the semiconductor device according to the present invention. Thus, second insulating substrate 48 is adhered to second main surface 412 so as to surround the internal portions of these terminals for external connection. Thereby, second insulating substrate 48 serves as a background mirror so that the mounted state of deep portions of the solder can be ascertained at the time of visual inspection of the mounted state of solder after the mounting of the semiconductor device to the substrate. As a result, the mounted state of the solder can be inspected without failure so that reduction in the number of defective products and increased yield can be attained.
Abstract:
A photoelectric structure for surface mounting on a circuit board having a plurality of insertion holes includes at least a pair of fixation pins integrally extended downwards from a periphery of the mounting photoelectric element, and a pair of bended connections integrally extended downwards from a periphery of the mounting photoelectric element such that they are connected with the circuit board by welding, so as to facilitate the other pair of fixation pins to be inserted into the insertion holes of the circuit board for locating securely the photoelectric element for use in Surface Mount Device, SMD, and for enhancing effectively the position of the detection point as well as the degree of precision of the light emitting signal.
Abstract:
A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate having a first main surface having circuit elements formed thereon, a second main surface substantially opposite to the first main surface, and a plurality of side faces provided between the first main surface and the second main surface. The semiconductor device also includes a plurality of external terminals formed over the first main surface and respectively electrically connected to the circuit elements. The second main surface has a first steplike section which extends from a first side face of the plurality of side faces to a second side face opposite to the first side face.
Abstract:
An improved semiconductor chip package capable of independently aligning with testing equipment during the manufacturing phase of electrical testing. Independent alignment is realized by directly connecting the semiconductor chip package to the test alignment apparatus by fitting together two substantially conforming surfaces, one on the chip package and one on the alignment apparatus. The conforming surfaces are arranged so that only one matable position is achievable. The substantially conforming surfaces equate to three substantially conical indentations on the chip package and three substantially conical protrusions or protuberances of substantially conforming size and depth extending from the alignment apparatus. Once fitted, the three protrusions suspend the semiconductor chip in a substantially horizontal plane so that electrical test contacts, also substantially in a horizontal plane, may be easily contacted with the conductive leads extending generally horizontally and co-planar from the semiconductor chip.
Abstract:
An improved semiconductor chip package capable of independently aligning with testing equipment during the manufacturing phase of electrical testing. Independent alignment is realized by directly connecting the semiconductor chip package to the test alignment apparatus by fitting together two substantially conforming surfaces, one on the chip package and one on the alignment apparatus. The conforming surfaces are arranged so that only one matable position is achievable. The substantially conforming surfaces can equate to three substantially conical indentations on the chip package and three substantially conical protrusions or protuberances of substantially conforming size and depth extending from the alignment apparatus. Once fitted, the three protrusions suspend the semiconductor chip in a substantially horizontal plane so that electrical test contacts, also substantially in a horizontal plane, may be easily contacted with the conductive leads extending generally horizontally and co-planar from the semiconductor chip.
Abstract:
An apparatus to retain an assembled component on one side of a double-sided printed circuit board during reflow of other components subsequently positioned onto an opposite side of the double-sided printed circuit board and methods for manufacturing and using the same. Being formed from an epoxy material, the retainer is configured to be coupled with a component, which is then positioned onto a printed circuit board. During a subsequent solder reflow stage, an ambient temperature surrounding the printed circuit board increases, and the epoxy material is configured to enter a semi-liquid state, flowing onto, and adhering with, the printed circuit board. Upon reaching a typical solder reflow temperature, the liquefied epoxy material is configured to cure or harden, adhesively coupling the component with the printed circuit board. Thereby, the component is inhibited from separating from the printed circuit board when the printed circuit board is subsequently inverted, populated, and reflowed.
Abstract:
A structure for highly precisely and easily mounting an electronic circuit unit on a mother board without defective soldering, comprising a circuit board 3 provided with extending portions 3d having terminal patterns 8 formed thereon, a housing 2 for containing the circuit board 3 while permitting the extending portions 3d to protrude, and a mother board 5 having, formed therein, through holes 5a in which the extending portions 3d are to be inserted, having, formed thereon, wiring pattern (not shown) that is to be electrically connected to the terminal patterns 8, and permitting the extending portions 3d to be inserted in the through holes 5a so that the housing 2 is placed thereon. The circuit board 3 is provided with a protruded portion 3e which extends separately from the extending portions 3d and pushes the terminal patterns 8 onto the wiring pattern of the mother board 5. The mother board 5 is provided with an insertion hole 5b in which the protruded portion 3e is to be inserted being slightly deviated from the positions of the through holes 5a in which the extending portions 3d are to be inserted.