Spherical shaped semiconductor integrated circuit

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1997-05-16

1999-09-21

Hardy, David B.

Active solid-state devices (e.g., transistors, solid-state diode

Physical configuration of semiconductor

257531, 257532, 257536, 257 1, H01L 2906

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059557761

ABSTRACT:
A spherical shaped semiconductor integrated circuit ("ball") and a system and method for manufacturing same. The ball replaces the function of the flat, conventional chip. The physical dimensions of the ball allow it to adapt to many different manufacturing processes which otherwise could not be used. Furthermore, the assembly and mounting of the ball may facilitates efficient use of the semiconductor as well as circuit board space.

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