Abstract:
There is provided a lead frame with enhanced adhesion to a polymer resin. The lead frame is coated with a thin layer of containing a mixture of chromium and zinc. A mixture of chromium and zinc with the zinc-to-chromium ratio in excess of about 4:1 is most preferred. The coated lead frames exhibit improved adhesion to a polymeric resin.
Abstract:
There is provided a metallic component for an electronic package. The component is coated with an electrically non-conductive layer and has a plurality of conductive circuit traces are formed on a surface. The circuit traces are soldered directly to the input/output pads of an integrated circuit device and to a second plurality of circuit traces. The component may include a heat sink to enhance dissipation of heat from an encapsulated integrated circuit device.
Abstract:
There is provided a leadframe assembly for encapsulation in a polymer resin which prevents post-assembly fracture or swelling of the resin. The leadframe is coated with an adhesion enhancing layer that increases the shear stress required for delamination to in excess of about 3.4 MPa. In combination with this adhesion enhancing layer is a compliant die attach adhesive bonding an integrated circuit device to a central die attach paddle. This compliant die attach adhesive has a compliancy factor, E.multidot.a of less than 1.5 MPa/.degree.C. and a thickness of from about 0.01 mm to about 0.08 mm.
Abstract:
There is provided an anodizable aluminum substrate having an increased breakdown voltage. The increase in breakdown voltage is achieved by selecting an appropriate aluminum alloy and appropriate processing parameters. Sealing the anodic film increases the breakdown voltage by decreasing corrosion. A preferred sealant is an epoxy cresol novolac having a low room temperature viscosity that cures to a highly cross-linked polymer.
Abstract:
There is disclosed a leadframe for electrically interconnecting a semiconductor device to external circuitry. The leadframe has an electrically conductive substrate that is coated with an oxidation resistant external layer. An intervening layer is disposed between a portion of the substrate and the external layer. The intervening layer is absent from the outer lead ends of the leadframe. Subsequent removal of the external layer from the outer lead ends enables a solder to directly contact the leadframe substrate.
Abstract:
There is disclosed a process for the assembly of an electronic package in which the outer lead ends of a leadframe are solderable to external circuitry without the necessity of a tin or solder coat. An oxidation resistant layer is deposited on the leadframe prior to package assembly. The oxidation resistant layer is removed prior to outer lead soldering providing a clean, oxide free metallic surface for soldering.
Abstract:
There is provided an anodizable aluminum substrate having an increased breakdown voltage. The increase in breakdown voltage is achieved by selecting an appropriate aluminum alloy and appropriate processing parameters. Sealing the anodic film increases the breakdown voltage by decreasing corrosion. A preferred sealant is an epoxy cresol novolac having a low room temperature viscosity that cures to a highly cross-linked polymer.
Abstract:
There is provided a lead frame with enhanced adhesion to a polymer resin. The lead frame is coated with a thin layer of containing chromium, zinc or a mixture of chromium and zinc. A mixture of chromium and zinc with the zinc-to-chromium ratio in excess of about 4:1 is most preferred. The coated lead frames exhibit improved adhesion to a polymeric resin.
Abstract:
A method of forming a colloidal dispersion includes providing a first continuous material flow, providing a second continuous material flow, combining the first and second continuous material flows, and moving a continuous flow of a colloidal dispersion in a direction downstream of the first and second continuous flows. The first continuous material flow includes one or more of a diluent (e.g., deionized water), a base, and an acid, and the second continuous material flow includes an abrasive particle solution. The first and second material flows are combined with a Reynolds number greater than about 4400 and less than about 25000 (e.g., about 7400 to about 25000). The colloidal dispersion includes the diluent, the base, the acid, and abrasive particles from the abrasive particle solution.
Abstract:
Fluid processing apparatuses and systems are disclosed. In some embodiments the fluid processing apparatuses include a movable enclosure, a plurality of filter housings disposed substantially within the movable enclosure, and a stand disposed within the enclosure. The filter housings are in fluid communication with one another. Each filter housing defines an elongate path and is configured to support a respective filter along the elongate flow path to filter a substantially continuous flow of fluid. The stand supports each filter housing such that the elongate flow path of each filter housing is substantially parallel to a vertical axis, wherein each filter housing is independently rotatable, relative to the stand.