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US4249299A
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Edge-around leads for backside connections to silicon circuit die
Assignee: Raytheon Co
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Filing: 1979-03-05
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Granted: 1981-02-10
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Expires: 1999-03-05
Abstract
Abstract Electrical connection is made to circuits in a silicon die from its bottom surface through vacuum deposited contacts formed around one of its edges.
Inventors
- 👤 Craig P. Stephens
- 👤 James C. Rill
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 22:47
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10W; H10W72/00; H10W72/90; H10P; H10P52/00; H10W74/00; H10W74/10; H10W74/131; H10W74/137; H10W74/141; H10W90/00; H10W70/00; H10W70/01; H10W70/05; H10W70/60; H10W70/62; H10W70/65; H10W70/67; H10W70/68; H10W72/071; H10W72/072; H10W72/07231; H10W72/07236; H10W72/20; H10W72/241; H10W72/244; H10W72/29; H10W72/921; H10W72/922; H10W90/701; H10W90/721; H10W90/724; H10W90/791; H10W90/792
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A method of forming contacts on a semi-conductor circuit die having first and second major surfaces and at least one straight side, with a circuit and conductors being contained on at least a first of the major surfaces , comprising the steps of: (a) removing corner edge portions from the die at the intersection of each of its major surfaces with the one side; (b) applying an insulating layer of uniform thickness around the one side; and (c) forming a plurality of contact strips extending from the conductors on the first major surface, over the insulating layer, around the one side, and to the second surface by depositing metal in uniform thickness from a source onto masked areas of the die while turning the die relative to the source.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
129 words
A method of forming contacts on a semi-conductor circuit die having first and second major surfaces and at least one straight side, with a circuit and conductors being contained on at least a first of the major surfaces , comprising the steps of: (a) removing corner edge portions from the die at the intersection of each of its major surfaces with the one side; (b) applying an insulating layer of uniform thickness around the one side; and (c) forming a plurality of contact strips extending from the conductors on the first major surface, over the insulating layer, around the one side, and to the second surface by depositing metal in uniform thickness from a source onto masked areas of the die while turning the die relative to the source.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said step of forming the strips of metal further includes the steps of: (a) masking the die to expose a plurality of parallel U-shaped strips thereof; and (b) evaporating the metal from the source onto the masked die areas.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 1 in which said removing step comprises the step of bevelling the die side.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 1 in which said removing step comprises the step of burnishing the die side.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 1 in which said applying step comprises the step of sputtering the insulating layer around the one side.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 1 in which said depositing step comprises the step of evaporating the metal from the source.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-02-10 | 1984-08-11 | 1985-02-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-02-10 | 1988-08-11 | 1989-02-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-02-10 | 1992-08-11 | 1993-02-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |