公开(公告)号：US6050829A

公开(公告)日：2000-04-18

申请号：US920255

申请日：1997-08-28

Applicant: Benjamin N. Eldridge ,  Gary W. Grube ,  Igor Y. Khandros ,  Gaetan L. Mathieu

Inventor： Benjamin N. Eldridge ,  Gary W. Grube ,  Igor Y. Khandros ,  Gaetan L. Mathieu

IPC: G01R1/073 ,  G01R31/02

CPC classification number: G01R1/07378

Abstract: By segregating at least a substantial portion of the power connections to the space transformer component (506, 700, 800) from the signal connections thereto, constraints on the interposer component (504) may be relaxed. This is particularly advantageous in the context of probing one or more high power semiconductor components. The technique of the present invention provides for a plurality of signals (including power and ground) to be inserted into an electronic component such as a space transformer both from a one main surface thereof and an edge (periphery) thereof to an opposite main surface thereof. The space transformer includes pads (522, 706, 810) for engaging, by means of spring elements (524), component (508) to be tested and includes exposed edge pads (750, 804, 854) for engagement by a flexible cable (752) for transmission of power and ground signals to the space transformer. The system also includes an interposer (504) having resilient contacts (514, 516) for electrically interconnecting a probe card (502) to the space transformer (506).

Abstract translation: 通过将至少大部分的功率连接与其间的信号连接隔离到空间变压器部件（506,700,800），可以放宽对插入件部件（504）的约束。 这在探测一个或多个大功率半导体部件的上下文中是特别有利的。 本发明的技术提供了从其一个主表面和其边缘（周边）到其相对的主表面插入到诸如空间变换器的电子部件中的多个信号（包括电源和接地） 。 空间变压器包括用于通过弹簧元件（524）与待测试的部件（508）接合的垫（522,706,810），并且包括暴露的边缘焊盘（750,804,854），用于通过柔性电缆 752）用于将电力和地面信号传输到空间变压器。 该系统还包括具有用于将探针卡（502）与空间变换器（506）电互连的弹性触点（514,516）的插入器（504）。

公开(公告)号：US5998228A

公开(公告)日：1999-12-07

申请号：US839759

申请日：1997-04-15

Applicant: Benjamin N. Eldridge ,  Gary W. Grube ,  Igor Y. Khandros ,  Gaetan L. Mathieu

Inventor： Benjamin N. Eldridge ,  Gary W. Grube ,  Igor Y. Khandros ,  Gaetan L. Mathieu

IPC: B23K1/00 ,  B23K20/00 ,  C23C18/16 ,  C25D5/08 ,  C25D5/22 ,  C25D7/12 ,  C25D21/02 ,  G01R1/04 ,  G01R1/067 ,  G01R1/073 ,  G01R31/28 ,  H01L21/00 ,  H01L21/48 ,  H01L21/56 ,  H01L21/60 ,  H01L21/603 ,  H01L21/66 ,  H01L23/48 ,  H01L23/485 ,  H01L23/49 ,  H01L23/498 ,  H01L25/065 ,  H01L25/16 ,  H01R12/00 ,  H05K1/14 ,  H05K3/20 ,  H05K3/30 ,  H05K3/32 ,  H05K3/34 ,  H05K3/36 ,  H05K3/40 ,  H05K7/10 ,  G01R31/26

CPC classification number: H05K7/1069 ,  B23K1/0008 ,  B23K20/004 ,  C23C18/1605 ,  C23C18/165 ,  C25D7/12 ,  G01R1/07342 ,  G01R31/2884 ,  H01L21/4853 ,  H01L21/4889 ,  H01L21/563 ,  H01L21/6835 ,  H01L22/20 ,  H01L23/49811 ,  H01L24/03 ,  H01L24/05 ,  H01L24/11 ,  H01L24/12 ,  H01L24/16 ,  H01L24/27 ,  H01L24/72 ,  H01L24/81 ,  H01L24/94 ,  H01L25/0652 ,  H01L25/16 ,  H05K3/308 ,  H05K3/326 ,  H05K3/3426 ,  H05K3/4015 ,  B23K2201/40 ,  C25D21/02 ,  C25D5/08 ,  C25D5/22 ,  G01R31/2856 ,  G01R31/2863 ,  G01R31/2886 ,  H01L2223/54453 ,  H01L2224/02311 ,  H01L2224/03912 ,  H01L2224/0401 ,  H01L2224/04042 ,  H01L2224/0558 ,  H01L2224/05599 ,  H01L2224/05624 ,  H01L2224/05644 ,  H01L2224/11003 ,  H01L2224/1132 ,  H01L2224/11334 ,  H01L2224/1134 ,  H01L2224/1147 ,  H01L2224/1184 ,  H01L2224/13022 ,  H01L2224/13124 ,  H01L2224/13144 ,  H01L2224/13147 ,  H01L2224/13582 ,  H01L2224/13639 ,  H01L2224/13644 ,  H01L2224/13647 ,  H01L2224/13655 ,  H01L2224/13657 ,  H01L2224/16145 ,  H01L2224/274 ,  H01L2224/2929 ,  H01L2224/293 ,  H01L2224/45014 ,  H01L2224/45015 ,  H01L2224/45124 ,  H01L2224/45144 ,  H01L2224/45147 ,  H01L2224/4556 ,  H01L2224/45572 ,  H01L2224/45599 ,  H01L2224/48624 ,  H01L2224/48644 ,  H01L2224/48724 ,  H01L2224/48844 ,  H01L2224/49109 ,  H01L2224/73203 ,  H01L2224/81801 ,  H01L2224/83851 ,  H01L2224/85201 ,  H01L2224/85205 ,  H01L2224/90 ,  H01L2225/0651 ,  H01L2225/06527 ,  H01L2225/06555 ,  H01L2225/06572 ,  H01L23/544 ,  H01L24/45 ,  H01L24/49 ,  H01L24/83 ,  H01L24/90 ,  H01L2924/00011 ,  H01L2924/00013 ,  H01L2924/00014 ,  H01L2924/01004 ,  H01L2924/01005 ,  H01L2924/01006 ,  H01L2924/01012 ,  H01L2924/01013 ,  H01L2924/01014 ,  H01L2924/01015 ,  H01L2924/01019 ,  H01L2924/01022 ,  H01L2924/01024 ,  H01L2924/01027 ,  H01L2924/01028 ,  H01L2924/01029 ,  H01L2924/01033 ,  H01L2924/01042 ,  H01L2924/01045 ,  H01L2924/01046 ,  H01L2924/01047 ,  H01L2924/01049 ,  H01L2924/0105 ,  H01L2924/01051 ,  H01L2924/01074 ,  H01L2924/01075 ,  H01L2924/01078 ,  H01L2924/01079 ,  H01L2924/01082 ,  H01L2924/01322 ,  H01L2924/014 ,  H01L2924/05042 ,  H01L2924/10253 ,  H01L2924/10329 ,  H01L2924/12042 ,  H01L2924/14 ,  H01L2924/1532 ,  H01L2924/181 ,  H01L2924/19041 ,  H01L2924/20104 ,  H01L2924/20105 ,  H01L2924/30107 ,  H01L2924/3011 ,  H01L2924/3025 ,  H01R12/52 ,  H05K1/141 ,  H05K2201/0397 ,  H05K2201/068 ,  H05K2201/1031 ,  H05K2201/10318 ,  H05K2201/10378 ,  H05K2201/10719 ,  H05K2201/10734 ,  H05K2201/10757 ,  H05K2201/10878 ,  H05K2201/10909 ,  H05K2201/10946 ,  H05K3/20 ,  H05K3/3421 ,  H05K3/368 ,  H05K3/4092 ,  Y02P70/611 ,  Y02P70/613 ,  Y10S977/712 ,  Y10S977/723 ,  Y10T29/49004 ,  Y10T29/49117 ,  Y10T29/4913 ,  Y10T29/49144 ,  Y10T29/49147 ,  Y10T29/49149 ,  Y10T29/49169 ,  Y10T29/49171 ,  Y10T29/49204 ,  Y10T29/49208 ,  Y10T29/4922 ,  Y10T29/49812 ,  Y10T428/12396 ,  Y10T428/12528

Abstract: Resilient contact structures are mounted directly to bond pads on semiconductor dies, prior to the dies being singulated (separated) from a semiconductor wafer. This enables the semiconductor dies to be exercised (e.g., tested and/or burned-in) by connecting to the semiconductor dies with a circuit board or the like having a plurality of terminals disposed on a surface thereof. Subsequently, the semiconductor dies may be singulated from the semiconductor wafer, whereupon the same resilient contact structures can be used to effect interconnections between the semiconductor dies and other electronic components (such as wiring substrates, semiconductor packages, etc.). Using the all-metallic composite interconnection elements of the present invention as the resilient contact structures, burn-in can be performed at temperatures of at least 150.degree. C., and can be completed in less than 60 minutes.

Abstract translation: 弹性接触结构直接安装在半导体晶片上的接合焊盘上，在裸片与半导体晶片分离（分离）之前。 这使得半导体管芯能够通过具有设置在其表面上的多个端子的电路板等连接到半导体管芯来进行（例如，测试和/或烧入）。 接下来，半导体管芯可以从半导体晶片分离，因此可以使用相同的弹性接触结构来实现半导体管芯和其他电子部件（例如布线基板，半导体封装等）之间的互连。 使用本发明的全金属复合互连元件作为弹性接触结构，可以在至少150℃的温度下进行老化，并且可以在少于60分钟内完成。

公开(公告)号：US5994152A

公开(公告)日：1999-11-30

申请号：US788740

申请日：1997-01-24

Applicant: Igor Y. Khandros ,  Benjamin N. Eldridge ,  Gaetan L. Mathieu

Inventor： Igor Y. Khandros ,  Benjamin N. Eldridge ,  Gaetan L. Mathieu

IPC: H01L21/44

CPC classification number: H01L21/44

Abstract: Interconnection elements and/or tip structures for interconnection elements may first be fabricated upon sacrificial substrates for subsequent mounting to electronic components. In this manner, the electronic components are not `at risk` during the fabrication process. The sacrificial substrate establishes a predetermined spatial relationship between the interconnection elements which may be composite interconnection elements having a relatively soft elongate element as a core and a relatively hard (springy material) overcoat. Tip structures fabricated on sacrificial substrates may be provided with a surface texture optimized for mounting to any interconnection elements for making pressure connections to terminals of electronic components. Interconnection elements may be fabricated upon such tip structures, or may first be mounted to the electronic component and the tip structures joined to the free-ends of the interconnection elements. Tip structures formed as cantilever beams are described.

Abstract translation: 用于互连元件的互连元件和/或尖端结构可以首先在牺牲基板上制造以用于随后安装到电子部件。 以这种方式，电子部件在制造过程中不“处于危险中”。 牺牲衬底在互连元件之间建立预定的空间关系，其可以是具有作为芯的相对柔软的细长元件和相对硬（弹性材料）外涂层的复合互连元件。 在牺牲基板上制造的尖端结构可以设置有优化的表面纹理，用于安装到任何互连元件，用于与电子部件的端子进行压力连接。 互连元件可以制造在这样的尖端结构上，或者可以首先安装到电子部件，并且尖端结构连接到互连元件的自由端。 描述形成为悬臂梁的尖端结构。

公开(公告)号：US5773780A

公开(公告)日：1998-06-30

申请号：US797023

申请日：1996-02-07

Applicant: Benjamin N. Eldridge ,  Gaetan L. Mathieu

Inventor： Benjamin N. Eldridge ,  Gaetan L. Mathieu

IPC: B23K20/00 ,  C23C18/16 ,  C25D5/08 ,  C25D5/22 ,  C25D7/12 ,  C25D21/02 ,  G01R1/04 ,  G01R1/067 ,  G01R1/073 ,  G01R31/28 ,  H01L21/00 ,  H01L21/48 ,  H01L21/56 ,  H01L21/60 ,  H01L21/603 ,  H01L21/66 ,  H01L23/48 ,  H01L23/485 ,  H01L23/49 ,  H01L23/498 ,  H01L25/065 ,  H01L25/16 ,  H05K1/14 ,  H05K3/20 ,  H05K3/30 ,  H05K3/32 ,  H05K3/34 ,  H05K3/36 ,  H05K3/40 ,  H05K7/10

CPC classification number: B23K20/004 ,  C25D7/12 ,  H01L21/4853 ,  H01L21/4889 ,  H01L21/563 ,  H01L22/20 ,  H01L23/49811 ,  H01L24/11 ,  H01L24/13 ,  H01L24/16 ,  H01L24/72 ,  H01L24/81 ,  H01L25/0652 ,  H01L25/16 ,  H05K3/24 ,  H05K3/308 ,  H05K3/326 ,  H05K3/3426 ,  H05K3/4015 ,  H05K7/1069 ,  B23K2201/40 ,  C25D21/02 ,  C25D5/08 ,  C25D5/22 ,  G01R3/00 ,  G01R31/2884 ,  H01L2224/1134 ,  H01L2224/13144 ,  H01L2224/16145 ,  H01L2224/45015 ,  H01L2224/45144 ,  H01L2224/45565 ,  H01L2224/456 ,  H01L2224/4569 ,  H01L2224/49109 ,  H01L2224/73203 ,  H01L2224/78301 ,  H01L2224/81801 ,  H01L2224/85043 ,  H01L2224/851 ,  H01L2224/85201 ,  H01L2225/0651 ,  H01L2225/06527 ,  H01L2225/06555 ,  H01L2225/06572 ,  H01L24/45 ,  H01L24/49 ,  H01L2924/00013 ,  H01L2924/00014 ,  H01L2924/01004 ,  H01L2924/01005 ,  H01L2924/01006 ,  H01L2924/01011 ,  H01L2924/01012 ,  H01L2924/01013 ,  H01L2924/01014 ,  H01L2924/01015 ,  H01L2924/01018 ,  H01L2924/01022 ,  H01L2924/01025 ,  H01L2924/01027 ,  H01L2924/01029 ,  H01L2924/01033 ,  H01L2924/01039 ,  H01L2924/01042 ,  H01L2924/01046 ,  H01L2924/0105 ,  H01L2924/01051 ,  H01L2924/01074 ,  H01L2924/01075 ,  H01L2924/01077 ,  H01L2924/01078 ,  H01L2924/01079 ,  H01L2924/01322 ,  H01L2924/014 ,  H01L2924/10329 ,  H01L2924/14 ,  H01L2924/15153 ,  H01L2924/15165 ,  H01L2924/15312 ,  H01L2924/1532 ,  H01L2924/16195 ,  H01L2924/19041 ,  H01L2924/19043 ,  H01L2924/20751 ,  H01L2924/20752 ,  H01L2924/20753 ,  H01L2924/20754 ,  H01L2924/20755 ,  H01L2924/30105 ,  H01L2924/30107 ,  H01L2924/3011 ,  H01L2924/3025 ,  H01R12/52 ,  H05K1/141 ,  H05K2201/0397 ,  H05K2201/068 ,  H05K2201/1031 ,  H05K2201/10318 ,  H05K2201/10378 ,  H05K2201/10719 ,  H05K2201/10734 ,  H05K2201/10757 ,  H05K2201/10878 ,  H05K2201/10909 ,  H05K2201/10946 ,  H05K3/20 ,  H05K3/3421 ,  H05K3/368 ,  H05K3/4092 ,  Y02P70/611 ,  Y02P70/613

Abstract: The efficacy of electrical discharges for severing bond wires and/or for forming balls at the ends of bond wires (including bond wires already severed by alternative mechanisms) is improved by performing the electrical discharges in the presence of ultraviolet light. A "spark gap" is formed between an EFO electrode and the wire, one of which serves as the cathode of the spark gap. Preferably, the ultraviolet light is directed at the element serving as the cathode of the spark gap. Providing photoemission at the cathode element of the spark gap stabilizes arc/plasma formation and produces more reliable and predictable results. This technique may be used in conjunction with negative EFO systems or with positive EFO systems, and may benefit from either direct or field-assisted photoemission.

Abstract translation: 通过在紫外光的存在下进行放电，提高了在接合线（包括已被替代机构切断的接合线）的端部切断接合线和/或形成球的放电功效。 在EFO电极和导线之间形成“火花隙”，其中一个用作火花隙的阴极。 优选地，紫外线指向用作火花隙的阴极的元件。 在火花间隙的阴极元件处提供光电发射使电弧/等离子体形成稳定，并产生更可靠和可预测的结果。 这种技术可以与负EFO系统或正EFO系统结合使用，并可从直接或场辅助光电发射中受益。

公开(公告)号：US5772451A

公开(公告)日：1998-06-30

申请号：US533584

申请日：1995-10-18

Applicant: Thomas H. Dozier, II ,  Benjamin N. Eldridge ,  Gary W. Grube ,  Igor Y. Khandros ,  Gaetan L. Mathieu

Inventor： Thomas H. Dozier, II ,  Benjamin N. Eldridge ,  Gary W. Grube ,  Igor Y. Khandros ,  Gaetan L. Mathieu

IPC: B23K20/00 ,  C23C18/16 ,  C25D5/08 ,  C25D5/22 ,  C25D7/12 ,  C25D21/02 ,  G01R1/04 ,  G01R1/067 ,  G01R1/073 ,  G01R3/00 ,  G01R31/28 ,  H01L21/00 ,  H01L21/48 ,  H01L21/56 ,  H01L21/60 ,  H01L21/603 ,  H01L21/66 ,  H01L23/48 ,  H01L23/485 ,  H01L23/49 ,  H01L23/498 ,  H01L25/065 ,  H01L25/16 ,  H05K1/14 ,  H05K3/20 ,  H05K3/30 ,  H05K3/32 ,  H05K3/34 ,  H05K3/36 ,  H05K3/40 ,  H05K7/10 ,  H01R9/09

CPC classification number: B23K20/004 ,  G01R1/0483 ,  G01R1/07314 ,  G01R1/07357 ,  G01R1/07378 ,  H01L21/4853 ,  H01L21/4889 ,  H01L21/563 ,  H01L22/20 ,  H01L23/49811 ,  H01L24/11 ,  H01L24/12 ,  H01L24/16 ,  H01L24/72 ,  H01L24/81 ,  H01L25/0652 ,  H01L25/16 ,  H05K3/308 ,  H05K3/326 ,  H05K3/3426 ,  H05K3/4015 ,  H05K7/1069 ,  B23K2201/40 ,  C25D21/02 ,  C25D5/08 ,  C25D5/22 ,  G01R1/06711 ,  G01R3/00 ,  G01R31/2886 ,  H01L21/76897 ,  H01L2224/1134 ,  H01L2224/13099 ,  H01L2224/13124 ,  H01L2224/13144 ,  H01L2224/13147 ,  H01L2224/13639 ,  H01L2224/13644 ,  H01L2224/13647 ,  H01L2224/13655 ,  H01L2224/13657 ,  H01L2224/16145 ,  H01L2224/45014 ,  H01L2224/45015 ,  H01L2224/45124 ,  H01L2224/45144 ,  H01L2224/45147 ,  H01L2224/4554 ,  H01L2224/49109 ,  H01L2224/73203 ,  H01L2224/81801 ,  H01L2224/85201 ,  H01L2224/85205 ,  H01L2225/0651 ,  H01L2225/06527 ,  H01L2225/06555 ,  H01L2225/06572 ,  H01L24/45 ,  H01L24/49 ,  H01L2924/00013 ,  H01L2924/00014 ,  H01L2924/01004 ,  H01L2924/01005 ,  H01L2924/01006 ,  H01L2924/01012 ,  H01L2924/01013 ,  H01L2924/01014 ,  H01L2924/01015 ,  H01L2924/01019 ,  H01L2924/01022 ,  H01L2924/01027 ,  H01L2924/01028 ,  H01L2924/01029 ,  H01L2924/01033 ,  H01L2924/01039 ,  H01L2924/01042 ,  H01L2924/01045 ,  H01L2924/01046 ,  H01L2924/01047 ,  H01L2924/01049 ,  H01L2924/0105 ,  H01L2924/01051 ,  H01L2924/01074 ,  H01L2924/01078 ,  H01L2924/01079 ,  H01L2924/01082 ,  H01L2924/01322 ,  H01L2924/014 ,  H01L2924/10253 ,  H01L2924/10329 ,  H01L2924/12042 ,  H01L2924/14 ,  H01L2924/15311 ,  H01L2924/1532 ,  H01L2924/15787 ,  H01L2924/19041 ,  H01L2924/30107 ,  H01L2924/3011 ,  H01L2924/3025 ,  H01R12/52 ,  H05K1/141 ,  H05K2201/0397 ,  H05K2201/068 ,  H05K2201/1031 ,  H05K2201/10318 ,  H05K2201/10378 ,  H05K2201/10719 ,  H05K2201/10734 ,  H05K2201/10757 ,  H05K2201/10878 ,  H05K2201/10909 ,  H05K2201/10946 ,  H05K3/20 ,  H05K3/3421 ,  H05K3/368 ,  H05K3/4092 ,  Y02P70/611 ,  Y02P70/613

Abstract: Surface-mount, solder-down sockets permit electronic components such as semiconductor packages to be releasably mounted to a circuit board. Resilient contact structures extend from a top surface of a support substrate, and solder-ball (or other suitable) contact structures are disposed on a bottom surface of the support substrate. Composite interconnection elements are used as the resilient contact structures disposed atop the support substrate. In any suitable manner, selected ones of the resilient contact structures atop the support substrate are connected, via the support substrate, to corresponding ones of the contact structures on the bottom surface of the support substrate. In an embodiment intended to receive a LGA-type semiconductor package, pressure contact is made between the resilient contact structures and external connection points of the semiconductor package with a contact force which is generally normal to the top surface of the support substrate. In an embodiment intended to receive a BGA-type semiconductor package, pressure contact is made between the resilient contact structures and external connection points of the semiconductor package with a contact force which is generally parallel to the top surface of the support substrate.

Abstract translation: 表面贴装焊接插座允许诸如半导体封装的电子部件可拆卸地安装到电路板上。 弹性接触结构从支撑基板的顶表面延伸，并且焊球（或其它合适的）接触结构设置在支撑基板的底表面上。 复合互连元件用作设置在支撑基板上的弹性接触结构。 以任何合适的方式，通过支撑衬底将支撑衬底上的弹性接触结构中的选定的接触结构连接到支撑衬底的底表面上的相应接触结构。 在旨在接收LGA型半导体封装的实施例中，在弹性接触结构和半导体封装的外部连接点之间，以大体垂直于支撑衬底顶表面的接触力进行压力接触。 在旨在接收BGA型半导体封装的实施例中，在弹性接触结构和半导体封装的外部连接点之间以大体平行于支撑衬底的顶表面的接触力进行压力接触。

公开(公告)号：US08896336B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-25

申请号：US13172001

申请日：2011-06-29

Applicant: Benjamin N. Eldridge

Inventor： Benjamin N. Eldridge

IPC: G01R31/00 ,  G01R31/26 ,  G01R31/02 ,  G01R31/28

CPC classification number: G01R31/2884 ,  G01R31/2889

Abstract: Techniques for testing an electronic device with through-device vias can include using a probe card assembly with probes for contacting connection structures of the electronic device including ends of through-device vias of the electronic device. A pair of the probes can be electrically connected in the probe card assembly and can thus contact and form a direct return loop from one through-device via to another through-device via of a pair of the through-device vias with which the pair of probes is in contact. The electronic device can include test circuitry for driving a test signal onto the one of the through-device vias and a receiver for detecting the test signal on the other of the through-device vias.

Abstract translation: 用于测试具有通孔设备通孔的电子设备的技术可以包括使用具有探针的探针卡组件，用于接触电子设备的连接结构，包括电子设备的通过设备通孔的端部。 一对探头可以电连接在探针卡组件中，并且因此可以通过一对穿通装置通孔接触并形成从一个穿通装置通道到另一个通过装置通道的直接返回环， 探针接触。 电子设备可以包括用于将测试信号驱动到通过设备通孔中的一个通路的测试电路和用于检测通孔设备通孔中另一个上的测试信号的接收器。

公开(公告)号：US08697301B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-15

申请号：US13015848

申请日：2011-01-28

Applicant: Benjamin N. Eldridge ,  John K. Gritters ,  Onnik Yaglioglu

Inventor： Benjamin N. Eldridge ,  John K. Gritters ,  Onnik Yaglioglu

IPC: H01M8/06

CPC classification number: H01M4/88 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  B82Y40/00 ,  H01M8/00 ,  H01M8/06 ,  H01M8/10 ,  Y02P70/56

Abstract: A fuel cell comprises an anode, a cathode, and a proton exchange membrane. The anode and cathode can include a catalyst layer which includes a plurality of generally aligned carbon nanotubes. Methods of making a fuel cell are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 燃料电池包括阳极，阴极和质子交换膜。 阳极和阴极可以包括包括多个大致排列的碳纳米管的催化剂层。 还公开了制造燃料电池的方法。

公开(公告)号：US08513942B1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-20

申请号：US12974152

申请日：2010-12-21

Applicant: Benjamin N. Eldridge ,  Gaetan L. Mathieu

Inventor： Benjamin N. Eldridge ,  Gaetan L. Mathieu

IPC: G01R1/06 ,  G01R31/20

CPC classification number: G01R3/00 ,  G01R1/07307

Abstract: A probe head can comprise a substrate and electrically conductive structures extending from opposite surfaces of the substrate. The probe head can be made by forming frame structures each comprising a frame to which a row of the conductive structures is coupled. The frame structures can be placed in a stack. A compressible shim or a curable adhesive can be provided between adjacent frames in the stack to control a distance between the contact ends of the conductive structures in adjacent rows of the conductive structures. The frames can include cavities that form a mold while the frames are in the stack, and the substrate can be formed by introducing a moldable material into the mold. After the moldable material hardens, the frame can be removed, leaving the conductive structures embedded in the substrate.

Abstract translation: 探头可以包括衬底和从衬底的相对表面延伸的导电结构。 探针头可以通过形成每个包括一排导电结构的框架的框架结构来制造。 框架结构可以放置在堆叠中。 可以在堆叠中的相邻框架之间设置可压缩垫片或可固化粘合剂，以控制导电结构的相邻行中的导电结构的接触端之间的距离。 框架可以包括在框架在堆叠中时形成模具的空腔，并且可以通过将可模制材料引入模具中来形成基板。 在可模塑材料变硬之后，可以移除框架，使导电结构嵌入衬底中。

公开(公告)号：US08485418B2

公开(公告)日：2013-07-16

申请号：US12942709

申请日：2010-11-09

Applicant: Benjamin N. Eldridge ,  Gary W. Grube ,  Igor Y. Khandros ,  Gaetan L. Mathieu

Inventor： Benjamin N. Eldridge ,  Gary W. Grube ,  Igor Y. Khandros ,  Gaetan L. Mathieu

IPC: B23K31/02

CPC classification number: B23K20/004 ,  B23K2101/40 ,  H01L23/13 ,  H01L23/49811 ,  H01L23/50 ,  H01L24/45 ,  H01L24/48 ,  H01L24/78 ,  H01L24/85 ,  H01L2224/45015 ,  H01L2224/45124 ,  H01L2224/45144 ,  H01L2224/45147 ,  H01L2224/48091 ,  H01L2224/48227 ,  H01L2224/78301 ,  H01L2224/85043 ,  H01L2224/85045 ,  H01L2224/85099 ,  H01L2224/85203 ,  H01L2224/85205 ,  H01L2224/85207 ,  H01L2924/01005 ,  H01L2924/01006 ,  H01L2924/01011 ,  H01L2924/01012 ,  H01L2924/01014 ,  H01L2924/01015 ,  H01L2924/01018 ,  H01L2924/01019 ,  H01L2924/01023 ,  H01L2924/01027 ,  H01L2924/01028 ,  H01L2924/01029 ,  H01L2924/0103 ,  H01L2924/01033 ,  H01L2924/01042 ,  H01L2924/01044 ,  H01L2924/01045 ,  H01L2924/01046 ,  H01L2924/01047 ,  H01L2924/01049 ,  H01L2924/0105 ,  H01L2924/01051 ,  H01L2924/01074 ,  H01L2924/01075 ,  H01L2924/01076 ,  H01L2924/01077 ,  H01L2924/01078 ,  H01L2924/01079 ,  H01L2924/01082 ,  H01L2924/01322 ,  H01L2924/014 ,  H01L2924/07802 ,  H01L2924/10253 ,  H01L2924/10329 ,  H01L2924/12041 ,  H01L2924/12044 ,  H01L2924/14 ,  H01L2924/181 ,  H01L2924/19041 ,  H01L2924/19043 ,  H01L2924/30105 ,  H01L2924/30107 ,  H01L2924/3011 ,  H01L2924/3025 ,  H01L2924/00014 ,  H01L2924/00 ,  H01L2924/20752 ,  H01L2924/20753 ,  H01L2924/20755 ,  H01L2924/00015 ,  H01L2924/2075 ,  H01L2924/20754 ,  H01L2924/013 ,  H01L2924/00013

Abstract: Contact structures exhibiting resilience or compliance for a variety of electronic components are formed. A variety of materials for the wire stem (which serves as a falsework) and for the overcoat (which serves as a superstructure over the falsework) are disclosed. Various techniques are described for mounting the contact structures to a variety of electronic components (e.g., semiconductor wafers and dies, semiconductor packages, interposers, interconnect substrates, etc.), and various process sequences are described. The resilient contact structures described herein are ideal for making a “temporary” (probe) connections to an electronic component such as a semiconductor die, for burn-in and functional testing.

Abstract translation: 形成表现出各种电子部件的弹性或顺应性的接触结构。 公开了用于线杆（用作脚手架）和外套（用作脚手架上的上部结构）的各种材料。 描述了用于将接触结构安装到各种电子部件（例如，半导体晶片和管芯，半导体封装，插入件，互连衬底等）的各种技术，并且描述了各种工艺顺序。 本文所述的弹性接触结构对于进行诸如半导体管芯的电子部件的“临时”（探针）连接是理想的，用于老化和功能测试。

公开(公告)号：US08383958B2

公开(公告)日：2013-02-26

申请号：US12783967

申请日：2010-05-20

Applicant: Gary W. Grube ,  Gaetan L. Mathieu ,  Benjamin N. Eldridge ,  Chadwick D. Sofield

Inventor： Gary W. Grube ,  Gaetan L. Mathieu ,  Benjamin N. Eldridge ,  Chadwick D. Sofield

IPC: H01R12/04 ,  H05K1/11 ,  H05K1/16

CPC classification number: G01R3/00 ,  G01R1/06716 ,  G01R1/06744 ,  H01L24/80 ,  H01L2924/01005 ,  H01L2924/01006 ,  H01L2924/01013 ,  H01L2924/01023 ,  H01L2924/01029 ,  H01L2924/01033 ,  H01L2924/01046 ,  H01L2924/01047 ,  H01L2924/01074 ,  H01L2924/01078 ,  H01L2924/01079 ,  H01L2924/01082 ,  H01L2924/014 ,  H01L2924/14 ,  H01L2924/1461 ,  Y10T29/49117 ,  Y10T29/49147 ,  Y10T156/10 ,  Y10T428/12347 ,  Y10T428/12375 ,  Y10T428/12535 ,  Y10T428/12542 ,  Y10T428/12556 ,  Y10T428/12569 ,  Y10T428/31681 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A robust mechanical structure is provided to prevent small foundation structures formed on a substrate from detaching from the substrate surface. The strengthened structure is formed by plating a foundation metal layer on a seed layer and then embedding the plated foundation structure in an adhesive polymer material, such as epoxy. Components, such as spring probes, can then be constructed on the plated foundation. The adhesive polymer material better assures the adhesion of the metal foundation structure to the substrate surface by counteracting forces applied to an element, such as a spring probe, attached to the plated foundation.

Abstract translation: 提供坚固的机械结构以防止形成在基板上的小基础结构从基板表面分离。 强化结构通过在种子层上电镀基础金属层，然后将镀覆的基础结构嵌入诸如环氧树脂的粘合剂聚合物材料中而形成。 然后可以在镀覆的基础上构造诸如弹簧探针的组件。 粘合剂聚合物材料通过抵抗附着在镀覆基底上的诸如弹簧探针的元件的抵抗力，更好地保证金属基础结构与基底表面的粘附。