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Microelectronics unit mounting with multiple lead bonding

US5455390A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 1, 1994
Grant dateOct 3, 1995
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Expiry dateFeb 1, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49208
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A component for mounting semiconductor chips or other microelectronic units includes a flexible top sheet with an array of terminals on it, and with flexible leads extending downwardly from the terminals. A compliant dielectric support layer surrounds the leads, holding the lead tips in precise locations. The leads are desirably formed from wire such as gold wire, and have eutectic bonding alloy on their tips. The component can be laminated to a chip or other unit under heat and pressure to form a complete subassembly with no need for individual bonding to the contacts of the chip. The subassembly can be tested readily and provides compensation for thermal expansion.

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