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Raised pedestal radiation shield for sensitive electronics

US6121672A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 3, 1998
Grant dateSep 19, 2000
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Expiry dateNov 3, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/09701
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A radiation shield for protecting an integrated circuit device from harmful radiation has a high Z shielding material for absorbing radiation. The radiation shield has a planar lower surface in contact with an upper surface of the integrated circuit device. The radiation shield also has a central portion in substantial registration with integrated circuit device. The central portion has a thickness sufficient to absorb harmful radiation. A distal portion is located about the central portion. A transitional portion is located between and connects the central and distal portions. The transitional portion has a minimum thickness, as, measured from the integrated circuit, that is about equal to the thickness of the central portion.

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