Abstract:
A method and apparatus for attaching a module such as a semiconductor device, having an array of contacts arranged thereon in a given pattern to a substrate such as a printed circuit board comprises applying an array of solder blocks to the array of contacts on the module. The module is then positioned on the substrate so that the array of solder blocks contacts the array of contact pads on the substrate. Heat is then applied to reflow the solder blocks to provide mechanical and electrical connection of the module to the substrate.
Abstract:
Electrical components, such as packaged integrated circuit devices that are mountable on a substrate surface, are provided with at least one exposed electrical contact on a side surface of the component that will be substantially perpendicular to the substrate surface when the component is mounted. Two such components can be mounted side-by-side on the substrate surface with the above-mentioned contacts close to one another between the above-mentioned side surfaces. An electrical connection between the contacts can be made (or perfected) by depositing an electrically conductive connector material in contact with both of the contacts between the above-mentioned side surfaces.
Abstract:
A HGA comprises a slider, a suspension to load the slider, a flying height controller for controlling flying height of the slider; and a flexible cable to be electrically connected with the slider and the flying height controller. In the present invention, the flying height controller comprises at least one piezoelectric piece disposed between the slider and the suspension. The HGA further comprises ACF to connect the flying height controller with the suspension and the flexible cable. The invention also discloses a disk drive unit with the HGA, a method for flying height control with the HGA, and a system for controlling flying height.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a surface mounted semiconductor device 1 formed by cutting an assembly board together with cathode wiring patterns 8 and anode wiring patterns 10 arranged on the assembly board on which light-emitting elements are mounted. When the surface mounted semiconductor device 1 is mounted on a mounting board with the cutting plane (bonding surface) facing the mounting board, the cathode wiring patterns 8 serve as cathode connection electrodes 15 and the anode wiring patterns 10 serve as anode connection electrodes 12. A substantially semi-elliptical notch 16 is formed in each of the anode connection electrodes 12. A substantially fan-shaped notch 14 is formed in the corner of each of the cathode connection electrodes 15. Thus, it is possible to provide a surface mounted semiconductor device that can prevent a poor connection and ensure the bond strength by forming a solder fillet reliably, even if burrs are produced on the connection electrodes formed by cutting the assembly board.
Abstract:
An embossing die, the die comprises one or more protruding features configured to create one or more corresponding recessed regions in a substrate; and a left side edge and a right side edge. Either the left side edge or the right side edge is a gradually sloping edge. The embossing die can be used to form an assembly. The assembly comprises a substrate including a more than one defined frames. Each of the defined frames comprises a plurality of recessed regions and a plurality of functional blocks, each functional block being deposited in one of the recessed regions. Each of the defined frames is separated from another frame by a region. The region can be a flattened region, a sloped region, or a plateau shaped region having a plateau top and two sloped sides, wherein each sloped side forms about 10-15 degree angle to a surface of the substrate.
Abstract:
An imaging device includes a lens module and a printed circuit board. The lens module includes a substrate with a lens unit and an imaging sensor mounted on a same side thereof. The substrate defines a groove therein. The printed circuit board defines a recessed portion accommodating the substrate therein, and includes a locking member engaging in the groove to detachably secure the lens module thereto.
Abstract:
An image sensor module includes a circuit board (20), an image sensor (10) and a supporting board (30). The circuit board has a plurality of circuits formed thereon. The image sensor is arranged on one side of the circuit board and is electrically connected to the circuit board. The circuit board defines at least one through opening (22) therein. The supporting board is arranged on an opposite side of the circuit board. A protrusion (31) extends outwardly from the supporting board through the at least one through opening of the circuit board. The image sensor is mounted on the protrusion.
Abstract:
Embodiments of the present invention help to decrease the amount of inactive gas necessary for reflow to interconnect connection terminals of a head slider and a suspension. In an embodiment of the present invention, inactive gas is blown from a nozzle of a reflow apparatus toward interconnection joints of a head slider and a suspension. The head slider is bonded onto a gimbal tongue. The nozzle comprises a duct through which the inactive gas passes and a porous member fitted in an ejection outlet of the tube. Placing the porous member close to the head slider achieves effective reduction of oxygen concentration around solder balls.
Abstract:
To improve the quality of the products that are manufactured by soldering, through enabling highly reliable soldering while suppressing damages to the bonding targets caused due to the soldering. Provided is a soldering method for bonding each of bonding pads formed in respective bonding targets with solder. The method comprises: a bonding target placing step for placing each of bonding targets to a bonding position; a soldering step for placing solder between each of the bonding pads formed in each of the bonding targets, and for performing soldering by irradiating a heating beam to the solder; and a bonding target heating step for heating at least one of the bonding targets, which is executed before the soldering step and/or simultaneously with the soldering step.
Abstract:
A QFN package with improved joint solder thickness for improved second level attachment fatigue life. The copper leadframe of a QFN chip carrier is provided with rounded protrusions in both the chip attach pad region and the surrounding lead regions before second level attachment. The rounded stand-off protrusions are formed from the copper itself of the copper of the leadframe. This may be achieved by punching dimples into one surface of the copper plate of the leadframe before plating to form protrusions on the opposing surface. This method of forming the rounded protrusions simplifies the process of forming stand-offs. The protrusions provide a structure that increases wetting area and allows the use of a larger quantity of solder for increased solder joint thickness and better die paddle solder joint area coverage. As a result of the increased solder joint thickness, second level fatigue life is significantly improved. As a result of the improved die paddle solder joint area coverage, improved thermal performance of the chip carrier is also significantly improved.