Method for sorting integrated circuit devices

Details Method for sorting integrated circuit devices Method for sorting integrated circuit devices

2008-05-06

2008-05-06

Mackey, Patrick (Department: 3653)

Classifying, separating, and assorting solids

Sorting special items, and certain methods and apparatus for...

Condition responsive means controls separating means

C209S571000, C324S1540PB, C324S764010

Reexamination Certificate

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07368678

ABSTRACT:
A method for sorting integrated circuit (IC) devices of the type having a substantially unique identification (ID) code, such as a fuse ID, including automatically reading the ID code of each of the IC devices and sorting the IC devices in accordance with their automatically read ID codes, is disclosed.

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