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Ball grid array resistor network

US6326677A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 4, 1998
Grant dateDec 4, 2001
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Expiry dateSep 4, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K2203/041
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A ball grid array resistor network has a substrate that has top and bottom surfaces. Resistors are disposed on the top surface. Conductors are disposed on the top surface, and each conductor is electrically connected to an end of each resistor. Vias extend through the substrate and are electrically connected to the conductors. Solder spheres are disposed on the bottom surface, and are electrically connected to the vias. A cover coat is disposed over the conductors and resistors. In an alternative embodiment, the vias are eliminated and the resistor network is formed on the bottom surface of the substrate. The resistor network provides a high density of resistors per unit area.

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