Abstract:
The bending of a ball grid array electronic package having a metallic base is reduced minimizing stresses applied to the innermost row of solder balls when the package base is cyclically heated and cooled. Reducing the stresses applied to the solder balls increases the number of thermal cycles before solder ball fracture causes device failure. Among the means disclosed to reduce the bending moment are a bimetallic composite base, an integral stiffener, a centrally disposed cover bonded to an external structure and a package base with a stress accommodating depressed portion.
Abstract:
There is provided an electronic package where the package components define a cavity. A semiconductor device and a portion of a leadframe occupy part of the cavity. Substantially the remainder of the cavity is filled with a compliant polymer, such as a silicone gel. Since the cavity is no longer susceptible to gross leak failure, the seal width of adhesives used to assemble the package may be reduced, thereby increasing the area available for mounting the semiconductor device.
Abstract:
There is provided a composite copper alloy having a copper alloy core and a modified surface layer containing a nitride or carbide film. Alternatively, the modified surface layer may contain a carbo-nitride film. The alloy is formed by reacting a copper alloy with nitrogen, carbon or a nitrogen/carbon mixture at elevated temperatures. The resultant surface layer improves the tribological and mechanical properties of the alloy while maintaining useful electrical conductivity.
Abstract:
There is provided a composite copper alloy having a copper alloy core and a modified surface layer containing a nitride or carbide film. Alternatively, the modified surface layer may contain a carbo-nitride film. The alloy is formed by reacting a copper alloy with nitrogen, carbon or a nitrogen/carbon mixture at elevated temperatures. The resultant surface layer improves the tribological and mechanical properties of the alloy while maintaining useful electrical conductivity.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a packagae adapted to house an electronic device, such as a semiconductor integrated circuit. The package components are comprised of aluminum based alloy. At least a portion of the surfaces of the package components are anodized to enhance corrosion resistance and increase bond strength. The aluminum based packages are characterized by lighter weight than cooper based packages and better thermal conductivity than plastic based packages.
Abstract:
A metal electronic package is provided having improved electromagnetic interference shielding. Metal base and cover components are electrically interconnected to remain at same voltage potential thereby reducing EMI induced mutual inductance. An electrically conductive conduit, such as a contact pin, provides interconnection. If the electronic device is mounted on a chip pad attach, the conductive conduit also connects to the support pads of the chip attach.
Abstract:
A baseplug for a target-penetrating projectile containing an explosive in which the baseplug is fabricated in two components each preferably fabricated from a powdered pyrophoric material. The powdered pyrophoric material may be zirconium or titanium or alloys thereof which is charged with hydrogen which upon burning of the baseplug is released to increase the fine start capability of the projectile.
Abstract:
Composite materials for electronic packages are disclosed. The composite materials comprise a core layer and first and second cladding layers. The core and cladding layer compositions and thicknesses are selected to maximize thermal and electrical conductivity and to minimize the coefficient of thermal expansion of the composite. The composite material may be employed to fashion the package base, the leadframe, a heat spreader or combinations thereof. In one embodiment, a portion of the first cladding layer is removed so that an electronic device may be mounted directly to a high thermal conductivity core.
Abstract:
A kit for the assembly of an adhesively sealed package designed to encase an electronic device is provided. The kit comprises a metallic base and cover components which are adapted to receive a polymeric adhesive. At least those portions of the base and cover component which will contact the polymeric adhesive are provided with a coating of a second metal or oxide. In one embodiment, first, second and third dry film adhesives are tacked to the base and cover components.
Abstract:
A semiconductor die attach system adapted for attaching a semiconductor die to a substrate is provided. A metallic buffer component for dissipating thermal stresses is disposed between the substrate and the semiconductor die to dissipate stresses created from thermal cycling of the substrate and the die. The metallic buffer component is sealed between the substrate and the die with a silver-tin sealing composition. A bonding material may be used alone to bond a die to a substrate and dissipate stresses from thermal cycling.