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Wire bonding method and apparatus

US6488198B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 1, 1999
Grant dateDec 3, 2002
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Expiry dateJul 1, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T442/60
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A process and apparatus are described for wire bonding circuit pads of large scale integrated design. The bonding process employs a capillary tool that applies heat and pressure to the wires in order to bond them to the circuit pad. The circuit pad is supported upon a closed woven, fiberglass mesh, which supports the circuit pad during the bonding process.

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