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Universal punch block apparatus

US5046389A · kind A · utility

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15Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 6, 1989
Grant dateSep 10, 1991
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Expiry dateDec 6, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T83/8858
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An inspection station punch block apparatus for removing a portion of an integrated circuit die lead from a lead frame. The missing lead is used to mark a defective die and is lataer monitored by a scanning means which causes rejection of the die from the lead frame. A method of carrying out this operation is also disclosed.

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