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Piezoelectric sensor for measuring bonding parameters

US6279810A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 23, 2000
Grant dateAug 28, 2001
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Expiry dateFeb 23, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/14
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A sensor for an ultrasonic bonding apparatus comprises a piezoelectric material located between the ultrasonic transducer and an ultrasonic concentrator of the bonding apparatus. The sensor has at least two outputs for measuring different bonding parameters, the outputs being chosen to optimize the signal response for the bonding parameters in question.

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