Abstract:
A second substrate is positioned relative to a first substrate having phase-changeable bumps, such as solder bumps, between them, wherein the second substrate has a first face adjacent the first substrate, a second face remote from the first substrate, and at least one edge wall between the first and second faces. The phase-changeable bumps are liquefied to establish an equilibrium position of the first and second substrates relative to one another. At least a portion of the second face is pushed away from the equilibrium position towards the first substrate, to a new position, without applying external force to the first face other than spring forces of the phase-changeable bumps that are liquefied, and without applying external force to any edge wall. Thus, only spring forces of the phase-changeable bumps that are liquefied oppose the pushing. The phase-changeable bumps that are liquefied then are solidified, to maintain the new position.
Abstract:
An apparatus for making wire connections between a first connection area (2) and a second connection area (3) by means of a capillary (10) contains an image recognition system which is designed so that the tip (27) of the capillary (10) enters the image area of the image recognition system immediately before impacting on the respective connection area (2). In this way, the position of the desired point of impact of the capillary (10) on the connection area (2) as well as the position of the tip (27) of the capillary (10) can be determined with the same measuring system, evaluated and used for the precise control of the movement of the capillary (10).
Abstract:
The invention is a new automatic door for molten metal holding furnaces, comprising a fixed plate with charging and inspection hole, provided with two supports positioned at the sides of the charging hole and with two vertical wings positioned on the upper part of the plate; two guides with rectangular hole are hinged to the two vertical wings positioned on the upper part of the plate and directed downwards, beyond the lower edge of the charging hole; the closing panel with gasket is equipped with lateral pins that in turn are housed in the rectangular holes of the guides, said pins and guides being suitable for making the closing panel slide along the guides. One or more pressuremechanisms, acting on the lower end of the guides, rotate the guides in such a way as to bring the closing panel in contact with the plate hole and press the panel against the hole or to move it away from the plate. A hydraulic cylinder controls the translation of the closing panel along the guides with rectangular hole.
Abstract:
So as to achieve accurate detection of the bonding tool position in, for instance, a wire bonding apparatus, the positional relationship between a position detection camera and a reference hole formed in, for instance, a clamper is measured by imaging the reference hole by the position detection camera. The position detection camera and a bonding tool are moved by an XY table, and the tip end of the bonding tool is inserted into the reference hole. Then, the bonding tool is moved in the X and Y directions, and the contact of the bonding tool to an edge of the reference hole is detected based upon changes in the waveform of the ultrasonic vibrations applied to the bonding tool, thus measuring the positional relationship between the tool and the reference hole. The offset amount between the position detection camera and the bonding tool is then determined based upon the measured values and the amounts of movement of the bonding tool between the locations for such measured values.
Abstract:
A method of checking a wirebond condition is provided, wherein the wirebond condition results from the bonding of a conductive wire to an object such as a semiconductor chip and a lead. The wire is guided by a bonding tool. According to the checking method, first, a first position of the bonding tool is detected when the bonding of the wire is completed. Then, a pulling force, which is small enough to prevent breakage of the wire, is applied to the wire. In this state, a second position of the bonding tool is detected. Finally, the first and the second positions of the bonding tool are compared with each other.
Abstract:
A wrought metal single piece filter outlet plate or inlet frame, which is weld free in the liquid contact areas and sealing surface areas. The frame is used as an inlet frame or as an outlet plate for a horizontal or vertical type filter unit. The support ears on the sides of the plate and frame are an integral part of the wrought plate or frame, welded to the plate or frame or attached to the plate or frame utilizing any number of fasteners. Advantageously, the filter elements may be mounted in a filter press assembly at an angle to increase drainage.
Abstract:
A solder ball dispenser (100) has feeder unit and head unit chambers (200, 300) and a pneumatic singulator (370). Solder balls (101) are put into motion in the chambers by moving air. The pneumatic singulator and a channel for solder balls are formed, machined or molded in a head plate (142) of a dispenser and enclosed by a front plate (141) and a back plate (143) secured adjacent to the head plate. The solder ball dispenser receives a continuous supply of unorganized solder balls and arranges them in a single stack (340). The pneumatic singulator ejects the balls one at a time to a target device such as a Ball Grid Array (BGA). The dispenser has a plurality of conduits (331-338) for applying one of air pressure and vacuum to various points of the chambers and the channel. Solder balls are transported through the dispenser and ejected from the dispenser by the programmed application of air pressure and vacuum. The trajectory of each solder ball is stopped before moving to a next position in the pneumatic singulator. No solid object causes solder balls to move within the dispenser or to be ejected from the dispenser.
Abstract:
A process is provided for fabricating YBa2Cu3O7 thin-film edge junctions in which no deposited barrier is employed. These devices display excellent RSJ-type I-V characteristics with values of Ic and Rn tunable over a useful range for operation of digital circuits.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method for producing an electromagnetic shielding gasket. The task is accomplished, according to the invention, through a method according to claim 1 as well as an electrical apparatus having a corresponding gasket according to claim 6. Advantageous further developments are described in the dependent claims. Method for producing an electromagnetic shielding gasket by means of a shielding substance that contains a silicone plastic mass, electrically-conducting components, and components that are expandable under the influence of heat, in which method the gasket compound is dispensed onto a housing and/or printed circuit board and/or housing parts, and after and/or during the dispensing is treated with heat, thereby obtaining its desired, predetermined expansion and/or shape.