Abstract:
A projection area (exposure area) on a wafer W, in which a mask pattern is transferred, is divided into, for example, four quadrants. A slit or X-shaped pattern is projected by a light-transmitting optical system so that a plurality of images are formed at a regular interval in the projection area on the wafer W. Luminous flux reflected from the images on the wafer W is received by a light-receiver and converted into photoelectric signals. A master controller calculates the focal values of the first through fourth quadrants along the optical axis based on the photoelectric signals. An optimum focal position and a leveling amount are determined based on the focal values of the first through fourth quadrants. Even if there are level differences in the wafer surface, the optimum focal position and the leveling amount can be accurately determined.
Abstract:
An electric wire pressure welding apparatus and pressure welding method capable of exactly specifying the end of an electric wire in a solderless connector and capable of pressure-welding wires from above and below the connector, wherein a wire chuck has a wire holding portion and a pair of wire guide portions projecting from the wire holding portion in a wire-longitudinal direction and having an inner distance larger than a wire diameter for enabling a wire end portion to be disposed between the pair of wire guide portions through which a wire pressure welding blade can go, and wherein the wire guide portions are positioned against a solderless terminal and location of a wire tip is specified by bending the wire end portion about the front end of the wire holding portion in a pressure welding direction by pushing the wire end portion by the wire pressure welding blade. The above wire guide portions on the wire chuck may be replaced with a fixed wire guide extending in the pressure welding direction, wherein the wire is pressure-welded by moving a wire chuck not having the above wire guide portions, in a state of holding the wire, synchronously with the pressure welding blade in the pressure welding direction.
Abstract:
A method is presented of welding an electrically conductive termination component having first and second opposed surfaces to an electrically conductive elongate member extending to a terminal end. The method comprises the steps of forming a substantially circular aperture through the termination component and defined by a rim having a diameter substantially equivalent to the transverse dimension of the elongate member. The terminal end of the elongate member is positioned proximate the termination component overlying the rim of the aperture such that the longitudinal axis of the elongate member is generally coplanar with the center of the aperture. Then, a laser beam is directed transversely of the termination component through the aperture therein toward and onto the elongate member to simultaneously melt the elongate member and the termination component in the region of the aperture and create a mixture of the molten material of both the elongate member and the termination component within the aperture. Upon the cessation of operation of the laser beam, the mixture of the molten material solidifies within the aperture and between the termination component and the elongate member to thereby achieve a welded connection between the elongate member and the termination component. In a preferred embodiment, a ball member is formed at an end of the elongate member and the rim of the aperture in the termination component has a diameter smaller than that of the ball member and the ball member is positioned in engagement with the rim of the aperture.
Abstract:
A method for forming electrical solder connections between a thin film magnetic head transducer and the conductors in an integrated suspension after the head has been mechanically attached to a suspension. A solder ball is placed between the head and conductor termination pads. A focused laser beam is used to produce solder reflow. The resulting solder connection has a very fine grain structure and includes a pair of extremely thin layers of intermetallic compounds in the regions where the solder connection abuts the head and conductor termination pads. The solder connection has excellent mechanical properties and reliability. The method avoids the creation of solder bumps during the wafer stage, and therefore the component processing cost is low, and the process is both fast and manufacturable.
Abstract:
An inner lead bonding apparatus having a heat dissipation plate attached to inner leads and to a support for upholding a lead frame of a tape automated bonding package. The heat dissipation plate is, during performance of an inner lead bonding process, located near the bonding interface of bumps formed on a semiconductor chip or on the inner leads and the inner leads, and includes a fastener for fixing itself to the support and elliptical bolt holes for enabling its contact position to the inner leads to be controllable.
Abstract:
An SCSI cable assembly (30) with a termination circuit included within one of the connector housings (44) is disclosed. The termination circuit is on a circuit board (52) that is retained within a cavity (68) between two solder nest halves (50). The solder nest halves (50) have a plurality of openings (70) that are in alignment with contact pads (54) on a surface of the circuit board (52). Solder segments (100) are arranged within the openings (70), and conductors (48) of a cable (32) are individually inserted into the openings in thermal engagement with the solder segments to form a solder nest assembly (40). An electrical connector (42) having a plurality of contact leads (58) spaced similarly to the spacing of the openings (70) is assembled to the solder nest assembly so that each lead (58) is in thermal engagement with a respective conductor (48) in a respective opening (70). Each lead (58) is attached to a common carrier strip (104) which is a self regulating temperature heater. The heater is activated by application of an RF current to reflow the solder segment (100) thereby electrically connecting the leads (58) to their respective conductors (48) and contact pads (54).
Abstract:
Electrical connector components, for example, a pin terminal constructed from a solid wire pin and a formed metal body, are attached to a web carrier and fed through an inductive heating station, thereby bonding the components together. The components are pre-treated with a conductive bonding material which can be cured, flowed, or set by applying heat. The web carrier may be wound on a first spool, fed through the inductive heating station, and wound onto a second spool, for ready feed to and from successive production steps. The temperature of the heating operation may be controlled by varying the speed of the web feed and the strength of the inductive field, so as to ensure repeatable, uniform heating, at a high economical speed. In addition, the tip of the pin can be cooled during the heating operation, to prevent heat damage or contamination of the pin.
Abstract:
In a method and apparatus for soldering or tinning wires or component leads, solder is pumped through a nozzle to form a downwardly flowing stream. The wire or lead is passed laterally into the stream and then withdrawn axially to leave a coating of solder on the wire. The wire or lead is angled to the horizontal, pointing upwardly in the direction of withdrawal from the stream.
Abstract:
A wire having enhanced solderability characteristics is formed by applying a very thin uniform coat of silver to a clean copper wire substrate. A coat of tin is plated on top of the silver. Heat treatment causes the silver and tin to form an interface alloy. The device can be other than a wire and the substrate can be other than copper.