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Automatic height sensor for semiconductor bonding tool, wafer probe or the like

US4109846A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 17, 1977
Grant dateAug 29, 1978
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Expiry dateMay 17, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/67138
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A height sensor is disclosed which permits a tool to sense the height of a semiconductor die, or the like, above a work surface such as a bonding table. A tool arm moves transverse to the work surface and is interconnected to a cam by a second arm. The second arm is disengageable from the first arm and disengages the first arm when the tool contacts the semiconductor die. Sensing means are provided to detect the separation of the two arms.

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