Abstract:
A method and apparatus for connecting a Tape Automated Bonding (TAB) film to a baseplate. The baseplate may be a heat spreader having a cavity for receiving a semiconductor chip disposed within the TAB film. A pressure-sensitive adhesive coupon may be positioned between the TAB film and the baseplate, thereby connecting the TAB film to the baseplate. An adhesion promoter containing an organofunctional group and a silicon-functional group may be disposed between the adhesive coupon and each of its mating surfaces (i.e., the TAB film and the baseplate) to increase adhesion between the adhesive coupon and the mating surfaces. The adhesion promoter preferably forms covalent bonds with the adhesive coupon and with each of the mating surfaces.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for connecting a Tape Automated Bonding (TAB) film to a baseplate. The baseplate may be a heat spreader having a cavity for receiving a semiconductor chip disposed within the TAB film. A pressure-sensitive adhesive coupon may be positioned between the TAB film and the baseplate, thereby connecting the TAB film to the baseplate. An adhesion promoter containing an organofunctional group and a silicon-functional group may be disposed between the adhesive coupon and each of its mating surfaces (i.e., the TAB film and the baseplate) to increase adhesion between the adhesive coupon and the mating surfaces. The adhesion promoter preferably forms covalent bonds with the adhesive coupon and with each of the mating surfaces.