Utilize ultrasonic energy to reduce the initial contact forces in known-good-die or permanent contact systems
US6296171A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 12, 1999 |
| Grant date | Oct 2, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 12, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K2101/38
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A machine and method for bonding puncture-type conductive contact members of an interconnect to the bond pads of a bare semiconductor die includes the use of one or two ultrasonic vibrators mounted to vibrate one or both of the die and interconnect. A short axial linear burst of ultrasonic energy enables the contact members to pierce hard oxide layers on the surfaces of the bond pads at a much lower compressive force and rapidly achieve full penetration depth.
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