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Method and apparatus for isolation of flux materials in flip-chip manufacturing
Assignee: LSI Corp
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Filing: 1992-11-24
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Granted: 1994-04-05
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Expires: 2012-11-24
Abstract
Abstract A preformed planar structure is interposed between the chip(s) and the substrate in a flip-chip structure, and establishes a minimum gap between the chip(s) and the substrate. Liquid flux may be applied to the preformed planar structure in order that flux is selectively applied to the solder balls (pads) on the chip and the substrate. The preformed planar structure may be provided with through holes in registration with the solder balls on the chip(s) and the substrate. In this case, liquid flux selectively fills the through holes for delivery to the solder balls during soldering. The through holes also aid in maintaining registration of the chip(s) and the substrate. The through holes may be sized to establish a predetermined mechanical structure of solder joints formed by the solder balls when fused together. The preformed planar structure has a planar core and opposing planar faces. The core is formed of thermosetting organic resin, such as polyimide, or non-organic material such as alumina, polished sapphire, beryllium oxide, aluminum nitride or aluminum. The planar faces of the preformed planar structure are formed of thermoplastic resin or thermosetting material, such as polyacetal, epoxide resin or polystyrene. The preformed planar structure tends to draw the chip(s) together to the substrate, establishing a flip-chip structure of mechanical integrity. The preformed planar structure has a thickness of 5-50 microns, preferably on the order of 20-30 microns. Method and apparatus are disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 Nicholas F. Pasch
- 👤 Vahak K. Sahakian
- 👤 Conrad J. Dell'Oca
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 19:30
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10W; H10W74/00; H10W74/01; H10W74/012; G; G03; G03F; G03F7/00; G03F7/70; G03F7/70425; G03F7/70433; H05; H05K; H05K3/00; H05K3/30; H05K3/32; H05K3/34; H05K3/341; H05K3/3431; H05K3/3436; H10W72/00; H10W72/30; H10W74/10; H10W74/15; H05K2201/00; H05K2201/10; H05K2201/10227; H05K2201/10424; H05K2201/20; H05K2201/2036; H05K2203/00; H05K2203/16; H05K2203/167; H05K3/303; H05K3/3489; H10W72/071; H10W72/072; H10W72/07231; H10W72/07236; H10W72/073; H10W72/20; H10W72/251; H10W72/252; H10W72/50; H10W72/531; H10W72/5363; H10W72/851; H10W72/853; H10W72/856; H10W90/00; H10W90/701; H10W90/721; H10W90/724; Y; Y02; Y02P; Y02P70/00; Y02P70/50; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49002; Y10T29/49117; Y10T29/49124; Y10T29/49126
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
56 words
A method of joining a chip to a substrate, comprising: providing a substantially planar structure between a chip and a substrate; providing the planar structure with through holes; providing a flowable conductive material; and causing the flowable conductive material to flow into the through holes and make an electrical connection between the chip and the substrate.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
56 words
A method of joining a chip to a substrate, comprising: providing a substantially planar structure between a chip and a substrate; providing the planar structure with through holes; providing a flowable conductive material; and causing the flowable conductive material to flow into the through holes and make an electrical connection between the chip and the substrate.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
147 words
A method of joining a chip to a substrate, comprising: bringing a chip having first solder balls on a face thereof into face-to-face relationship with a substrate having corresponding second solder balls on a face thereof; providing a separate and distinct preformed planar structure having two faces, and through holes extending from one face of the preformed planar structure to the other face of the preformed planar structure; interposing the preformed planar structure between the faces of the chip and the substrate, one face of the preformed planar structure in contact with the face of the chip and the other face of the preformed planar structure in contact with the face of the substrate; and elevating the temperature of the chip and the substrate sufficiently to cause the first solder balls to fuse directly to the second solder balls, thereby forming solder joints within the through holes.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
147 words
A method of joining a chip to a substrate, comprising: bringing a chip having first solder balls on a face thereof into face-to-face relationship with a substrate having corresponding second solder balls on a face thereof; providing a separate and distinct preformed planar structure having two faces, and through holes extending from one face of the preformed planar structure to the other face of the preformed planar structure; interposing the preformed planar structure between the faces of the chip and the substrate, one face of the preformed planar structure in contact with the face of the chip and the other face of the preformed planar structure in contact with the face of the substrate; and elevating the temperature of the chip and the substrate sufficiently to cause the first solder balls to fuse directly to the second solder balls, thereby forming solder joints within the through holes.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A method, according to claim 2, wherein: the solder balls on the chip are solderable metallized surfaces.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
A method, according to claim 2, wherein: the solder balls on the substrate are solderable metallized surfaces.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
A method, according to claim 2, wherein: the solder balls on the chip are pads.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
A method, according to claim 2, wherein: the solder balls on the substrate are pads.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
39 words
A method, according to claim 2, further comprising: providing at least one face of the preformed planar structure with a skin which will soften and shrink when subjected to elevated temperatures, thereby drawing the chip closer to the substrate.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
37 words
A method, according to claim 7, wherein: both faces of the preformed planar structure are provided with a skin which will soften and shrink when subjected to elevated temperatures, thereby drawing the chip closer to the substrate.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
A method, according to claim 7, wherein: the skin provides a cushion for the faces of the chip and the substrate.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
28 words
A method according to claim 2, wherein: the preformed planar substrate is applied to the chip; and the chip is subsequently brought into face-to-face relationship with the substrate.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
28 words
A method according to claim 2, wherein: the preformed planar substrate is applied to the substrate; and the chip is subsequently brought into face-to-face relationship with the substrate.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
A method, according to claim 2, wherein: the preformed planar structure provides a controlled spacing between the chip and the substrate.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
21 words
A method, according to claim 2, wherein: the preformed planar structure establishes a minimum gap between the chip and the substrate.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
26 words
A method according to claim 2, wherein: the preformed planar structure is provided with through holes in registration with the solder balls and corresponding solder balls.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
33 words
A method according to claim 14, wherein: the through holes are sized to establish a predetermined mechanical structure of solder joints formed by the solder balls and corresponding solder balls when fused together.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
19 words
A method according to claim 2, wherein: the preformed planar structure has a planar core and two opposing faces.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
37 words
A method according to claim 16, wherein: the faces are provided with a skin; and further comprising: elevating the temperature of the preformed planar structure sufficiently to cause the skin to soften and draw the chip together.
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