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Bonding method and bonding apparatus

US5002217A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 28, 1989
Grant dateMar 26, 1991
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Expiry dateSep 28, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/20304
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A bonding method and apparatus for bonding a wire material having a ball-like end on a bonding pad is disclosed. While the ball of the wire material on the bonding pad is being pressed by a bonding tip, an ultrasonic wave and a high frequency current are applied in combination to the bonding tip so as to improve strength of the bonding portion.

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