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Gate area relief strip for a molded I/C package

US6734372B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 23, 2002
Grant dateMay 11, 2004
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Expiry dateOct 15, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49146
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and device for providing a relief area on the surface of a molded I/C package. Specifically, a method of reducing delamination at the gate area of a molded I/C package by disposing an area of patterned metal traces on the substrate surface to form a relief area. The relief area will permit the I/C package to be broken away form the molding apparatus while reducing the possibility of delamination or Au/Cu burs at the gate area.

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