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Method for laser scanning flip-chip integrated circuits

US6146014A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 4, 1998
Grant dateNov 14, 2000
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Expiry dateNov 4, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01K11/00
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods for analyzing temperature characteristics of an integrated circuit. In one embodiment, a beam of laser light is directed at the back side of an integrated circuit. The intensity level of laser light reflected from the integrated circuit is measured and compared to a reference intensity level. The magnitude of the difference between the reference intensity level and the intensity level of the reflected laser light is indicative of a temperature characteristic of the integrated circuit.

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