Metal fusion bonding – Process – Preplacing solid filler
Patent
1992-06-05
1993-03-30
Ramsey, Kenneth J.
Metal fusion bonding
Process
Preplacing solid filler
427 96, 427259, 118 59, H01L 2158
Patent
active
051976552
ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus are provided for applying solder in precise amounts to fine pitch leads such as those suitable for direct chip attachment (DCA) or flip-chip applications by using a heated platen to apply pressure to solder overlaying a plurality of lands on circuitized substrate. In one embodiment paste solder screened through a mask having apertures each corresponding to a plurality of land locations. In another embodiment, a web of solder foil is accurately positioned over a plurality of fine pitch lands. In each embodiment, a heated platen includes at least one active element corresponding in size and shape to the area having a plurality of fine pitch lands. A third embodiment includes individual platens for lands to which solder is to be applied.
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Leerssen Arthur L.
Mace Everitt W.
Mahmoud Issa S.
Randolph Charles T.
Reece John
Bryant Andrea P.
International Business Machines - Corporation
LaBaw Jeffrey S.
Ramsey Kenneth J.
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