Abstract:
The new structure comprises: an injection moulded three-dimensional substrate (S) made from an electrically insulating polymer; two-dimensionally configured polymer bumps (PS) formed during the injection-moulding process on the underside of the substrate (S); external connections (AA) formed on the polymer bumps (PS) by solderable end surfaces; conducting paths (LZ) at least on the underside of the substrate (S) to connect the external connections (AA) to inner connections (IA1); and at least one chip (C1) mounted on the substrate (S) with connections (CA1) which are electro-conductively linked to the inner connections. The novel structure, which is suitable for single-, few- or multi-chip modules, combines the advantages of a Ball Grid Array with those of MID (Moulded Interconnection Devices) technology, and the manufacture and metallization of the polymer bumps (PS) can be done within the framework of the process steps needed for MID technology and at minimal additional cost.
Abstract:
A process and apparatus for producing supported conductive networks (1) which can be flexible or rigid, having densely packed circuits (3). The process and apparatus for making the conductive network (1) involves forming a conductive material (8) supported on a 'dynamic pressure cushion' into a non-planar pattern defining the desired conductive circuits (3) in relation to a fixed reference plane (32). The 'dynamic pressure cushion' is a material having suitable viscosity and flow characteristics to flow out from under the conductive material (8) as it is being formed and fill up any voids. To ensure that the 'dynamic pressure cushion' properly flows without deforming the desired circuits (3), the die (6) used to form the conductive material (8) is provided with a material flow control grid and material expansion troughs. After forming the unwanted material is then mechanically removed in dimensional relation to the reference plane (32) leaving the desired conductive circuits (3).
Abstract:
A liquid crystal display device according to the present invention includes a substrate (3a) provided with a line pattern, and a circuit element (1) electrically connected to the line pattern via a conductive layer (2). The line pattern has at least one bonding pad (6). The circuit element has at least one electrode pad (4). The at least one electrode pad has a plurality of bump electrodes (5a,5b) provided thereon. The at least one electrode pad (4) is electrically connected to the at least one bonding pad (6) via the conductive layer (2) which is provided between the plurality of bump electrodes and the bonding pad facing the plurality of bump electrodes, where the conductive layer is an insulative material (1) having conductive particles (7) dispersed throughout.
Abstract:
An intaglio printing method and an intaglio printer are proposed, which are suitable for forming a wiring pattern and/or bumps such as bump electrodes on a print receiving material on which printing is to be performed, such as a substrate and a semiconductor package, using a paste or a fused metal. In addition, a method of forming the wiring pattern and the bumps such as bump electrodes on the printing substrate, using the intaglio printing method, a method for forming a wiring pattern, an apparatus for carrying out the method of forming the wiring pattern, the bump electrode and the wiring pattern are proposed.
Abstract:
A plug-in type electronic control unit is comprised of a wiring board, a plurality of electronic parts mounted on one surface of the wiring board by utilizing a wireless bonding process, and a plug member mounted on the other surface of the wiring board by utilizing a wireless bonding process. It is possible to suppress the planar extent of the unit by such a laminated structure, and to suppress the extent of the unit in a laminating direction by the employment of the wireless bonding process. Thus, it is possible to achieve a reduction in size of the plug-in type electronic control unit.
Abstract:
A process to create metallic stand-offs or studs on a printed circuit board (PCB). The process allows to obtain studs constituted by three successive layers of metal (Cu1, Cu2 and Cu3 or Ni) of which at least the two first layers are made of copper. The height of the so-create stand-off is sufficient to use it in the flip chip technology to assemble chips to a printed circuit board. The present process is implemented according either to the electro-plating (galvano-plating) or to the electrochemical-plating technique.
Abstract:
This is to present a mounting method of semiconductor element capable of joining an electrode of a semiconductor element and a circuit of a circuit board at high reliability. It comprises a step of forming an external electrode terminal 33 by filling a hole 8 formed in a circuit board 4 with a conductive paste 7, a step of positioning the external electrode terminal 33 and a protruding bump 3 formed on an electrode 2 of a semiconductor 1, and a step of pressing the semiconductor element 1 to contact between the conductive paste 7 in the hole 8 and the protruding bump 3, thereby electrically connecting the electrode 2 of the semiconductor element 1 and the external electrode terminal 33 of the circuit board 4.
Abstract:
A method for manufacturing a column grid array semiconductor package (10,210) may include the steps of providing a substrate material (14,114,214) having a first side (16,116) and a second side (18), forming a plurality of holes (36,136,236) in the substrate (14,114,214), forming contacts (24,124) on the first surface (16,116) of the substrate (14,114,214), filling the plurality of holes (36,136,236) with a conductive material (32,132,232) to an extent that an extension portion (28,128,228) is formed on the second side (18) of the substrate (14,114,214) to which an electrical contact may be made. The extension portion (28,128,228) may be coated with a capping material (40,140,240). The holes (36,136,236) may be filled with the conductive material (32,132,232) by forming a resist layer (146,246) over the hole (36,136,236) on the first side (16,116) of the substrate (14,114,214) and filling the holes (36,136,236) with the conductive material (32,132,232). The resist (146,246) may then be removed.
Abstract:
Disclosed are a film carrier comprising an insulating layer (2') having laid therein an electrically conductive circuit such that the circuit is not exposed on the surface thereof, wherein conductive passages from the conductive circuit to one surface of the insulating layer (2') are formed in the insulating layer and via holes (3') from said conductive circuit to the other surface of the insulating layer (2') are formed and a semiconductor device prepared by mounting a semiconductor element (5) on the insulating layer (2') of the film carrier. The film carrier can sufficiently correspond to pitch-fining and high-density mounting of a semiconductor element wiring, can surely perform the connecting operation of inner lead bonding and outer lead bonding, and gives the mounting area of as small as possible.
Abstract:
The new structure comprises: an injection moulded three-dimensional substrate (S) made from an electrically insulating polymer; two-dimensionally configured polymer bumps (PS) formed during the injection-moulding process on the underside of the substrate (S); external connections (AA) formed on the polymer bumps (PS) by solderable end surfaces; conducting paths (LZ) at least on the underside of the substrate (S) to connect the external connections (AA) to inner connections (IA1); and at least one chip (C1) mounted on the substrate (S) with connections (CA1) which are electro-conductively linked to the inner connections. The novel structure, which is suitable for single-, few- or multi-chip modules, combines the advantages of a Ball Grid Array with those of MID (Moulded Interconnection Devices) technology, and the manufacture and metallization of the polymer bumps (PS) can be done within the framework of the process steps needed for MID technology and at minimal additional cost.