Semiconductor device manufacturing: process – Repair or restoration
Reexamination Certificate
2007-10-09
2007-10-09
Picardat, Kevin M. (Department: 2822)
Semiconductor device manufacturing: process
Repair or restoration
C438S014000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11189487
ABSTRACT:
A method to de-packaging a semiconductor device to access and test the die within the package. The method involves initially removing molding compound from a first surface of the package to expose the underlying die attach pad of the package. A mask is then formed over the die attach-pad. An etching solution is subsequently introduced through an opening in the mask to etch away the die attach pad. Once the etching is complete, the die attach film is removed. An ohmic contact is then formed on the exposed back surface of the die. The ohmic contact is used to ground the die so that the electrical circuitry on the device will operate properly. Once grounded, the circuitry on the die can be electrically tested and debugged.
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Acedo Henry
Nguyen Hiep V.
Weaver Kevin C.
Beyer & Weaver, LLP
National Semiconductor Corporation
Picardat Kevin M.
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