Method of interconnecting microchips
US9844139B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 14, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 26, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49128
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Apparatuses and methods related to the field of microchip assembly and handling, in particular to devices and methods for assembling and handling microchips manufactured with solid edge-to-edge interconnects, such as Quilt Packaging® interconnect technology. Specialized assembly tools are configured to pick up one or more microchips, place the microchips in a specified location aligned to a substrate, package, or another microchip, and facilitate electrical contact through one of a variety of approaches, including solder reflow. This specialized assembly tooling performs heating functions to reflow solder to establish electrical and mechanical interconnections between multiple microchips. Additionally, the interconnected microchips may be arranged in an arbitrarily large array.
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