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Method for modifying circuit having ball grid array interconnections

US5890284A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 25, 1997
Grant dateApr 6, 1999
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Expiry dateNov 25, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/4973
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In aspect, the present invention is directed to a method of modifying a circuit board having at least one Ball Grid Array (BGA). The method includes removing the via portion of the BGA pad from the circuit board to sever the connection between the via and the circuit, attaching the pad connector to the circuit board, and connecting the pad connector to the circuit of the circuit board.

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