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Compression connection for vertical IC packages

US7447041B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 1, 2007
Grant dateNov 4, 2008
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Expiry dateMar 1, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/19043
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An improved vertical integrated circuit device package that eliminates or reduces the need for wire bond connections and/or solder connections is provided. The package includes a vertical device having electrodes on opposite surfaces, and a compressed spring member that is used to establish compression electrical connections between the electrodes and corresponding electrically conductive elements.

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