Patent · US Expired

Miniature low cost modular assembly package and method of assembly

US6133525A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 1, 1998
Grant dateOct 17, 2000
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Expiry dateJun 1, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/30107
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A modular miniature circuit built entirely within the case of the module without a primary printed circuit board conventionally used as a bottom support for the circuit component. The circuit components are mounted on the inside of the case and the leads of the components are attached directly to the module's terminals, greatly reducing lead inductance. The elimination of the primary PC board results in a substantial reduction in cost and physical size and the reduction in lead lengths results in a significant enhancement of high frequency performance. The "flip chip" construction provides a flat surface for pick up by automatic assembly equipment without the added cost of a cover.

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