Abstract:
One or more of stabilizers are disposed on the surface of a semiconductor device or test substrate that includes bond pads or contact pads located at or proximate to a centerline thereof prior to bonding the semiconductor device face-down upon the test substrate. Upon assembly of the semiconductor device and test substrate, the stabilizers prevent the semiconductor device from tipping or tilting relative to the test substrate. The stabilizers may be preformed structures which are attached to a surface of a semiconductor device, test substrate, or both, or are fabricated on such a surface. Stereolithographic techniques may be used to fabricate the stabilizers. In addition, a machine vision system may be used in conjunction with the stereolithographic technique to recognize the position and orientation of a semiconductor device or test substrate on which the stabilizer is to be fabricated.
Abstract:
The object of the present invention is to provide a semiconductor integrated circuit device and a printed wired board, which can self-align to each other in an exact and precise manner. The semiconductor integrated circuit device have a plurality of conductive bumps. The printed wired board have a plurality of conductive recessed members at positions corresponding to those of the conductive bumps. Each of the conductive bumps is fit into the corresponding conductive recessed member so that the printed wired board is aligned to the semiconductor integrated circuit device.
Abstract:
A humidity sensor 10 with high assembling properties and environmental resistance comprises a detecting element 14 having electrodes 14a and 14b formed on a base, conducting wires 12 and 13 connected individually to the electrodes by means of resin conductors formed of an organic high-molecular resin having an electrically conductive material dispersed therein, and a holding member 11 of an organic high-molecular resin for holding the detecting element and the conducting wires. The holding member has a connecting aperture 11c through which junctions between the electrodes and the conducting wires are exposed.
Abstract:
Spacers for use on a surface of a semiconductor device component may be fabricated from dielectric materials. For example, stereolithographic or other processes in which a plurality of layers are formed that are contiguous, at least partially superimposed relative to one another, and mutually adhered. These processes may include use of a machine vision system for recognition of the position and orientation of a semiconductor device component upon disposal or fabrication of one or more spacers thereon. One or more of the insulative spacers may be formed or disposed on the surface of a semiconductor device component prior to securing the semiconductor device component to a higher level component, such as carrier substrate. The spacers may define a minimum, substantially uniform distance between the semiconductor device components. The spacers may also prevent tilting or tipping of one of the semiconductor device components relative to the other.
Abstract:
A ball grid array assembly includes a package cover that encapsulates a die and a portion of a substrate to which the die is attached, including an edge of the substrate. Encapsulation of the substrate edge by the cover reduces penetration of moisture or other contaminants into the substrate. The cover includes a rib that extends to contact a circuit board to which the ball grid array assembly is connected. With such a rib, planarity between the circuit board and the substrate is maintained during soldering.
Abstract:
A connector for use with a circuit substrate having a plurality of elongated conductors. A solder ball is fused to the end of the conductors for connection of the connector to a circuit substrate. Method for attaching the solder ball to the end of the conductors using a solder paste with or without a preformed solder ball. The conductors are fitted into passages of an interface member. A tail end of each conductor terminates in a well in a surface of the interface member that facilitates the attachment of solder ball to the end of the conductors. The passages in the interface member hold the conductor tail ends in place while providing a clearance around the conductor to accommodate the effects of thermal expansion and contraction.
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:
A connection between a printed circuit board of a radio apparatus unit and a printed circuit board of a radio apparatus housing, the connection being based on a guide member arranged on the radio apparatus unit's printed circuit board, the guide member being placed into a guide space on the radio apparatus housing to provide a good electrical coupling.
Abstract:
A method of improving the life expectancy of surface mount components is electronic assemblies wherein a distance between the printed circuit board and the surface mount component is held to a predetermined distance defined as the stand-off height. The relationship between the stand-off height and the life expectancy of the component is directly proportional. A larger stand-off height translates into a longer life expectancy. The stand-off height is limited only by manufacturing constraints, such as process limitations and cost concerns. The stand-off height is set to a predetermined dimension by way of a spacer positioned between the surface mount component and the printed circuit board.
Abstract:
One ends 12a of terminals 12S, 12T projecting outward from a connector housing 11 are inserted through terminal through holes 22 formed in a board 20 and secured to the board 20 by soldering. Each of the tip ends of the terminal 12T closer to the one end 12a is formed with a hook 13 which is folded into inverted V-shape, the hook 13 is inserted through the terminal through hole 22 of the board 20, and the tip end 13a of the hook 13 is engaged with a face 20a of the board 20 around the terminal through hole 22.