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Ultrasonic transducer assembly

US7002283B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 3, 2003
Grant dateFeb 21, 2006
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Expiry dateAug 20, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/3011
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The invention provides an ultrasonic transducer assembly for a bonding apparatus, comprising a bonding tool mounted to an amplifying horn secured between first and second ultrasonic-generating means. A method of forming a transducer for a bonding apparatus is also provided, comprising the steps of providing an amplifying horn, securing first and second ultrasonic-generating means to the amplifying horn such that the amplifying horn is located between said first and second ultrasonic-generating means and mounting a bonding tool to the amplifying horn.

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