US5465217A
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Method for automatic tab artwork building
Assignee: NXP USA Inc
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Filing: 1993-08-16
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Granted: 1995-11-07
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Expires: 2013-08-16
Abstract
Abstract A method for automated artwork building which comprises determining a desired die pad pitch, assigning inner lead bonding positions for each lead based on the average die pitch. The desired outer lead bonding position is then determined for each lead. The allowable range of fan in and fan out angles for each lead is computed according to design and manufacturing constraints. An electrical cost function is formulated based on signal lead crosstalk and ground lead simultaneous switching noise. Each lead is then routed. The routing is repeated for each lead for each allowable combination of fan in and fan out angles. Finally the optimal routing is selected based on electrical characteristics.
Inventors
- 👤 Wai-Yeung Yip
- 👤 Arijit Chandra
- 👤 Chi-Taou Tsai
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 13:42
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F30/00; G06F30/30; G06F30/39; H; H10; H10W; H10W70/00; H10W70/60; H10W70/62; H10W70/65
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
A method for building automated package artwork, comprising: computing an allowable range of fan in and fan out angles for a plurality of leads according to design and manufacturing constraints, wherein design constraints comprise die pad pitch, inner lead bonding position and outer lead bonding position; assigning to each fan in angle within the allowable range of fan in and fan out angles, a fan out angle within the allowable range of fan in and fan out angles to form a plurality of allowable combinations of fan in and fan out angles; calculating a value for an electrical cost function based on signal lead crosstalk and supply lead simultaneous switching noise, for each of the plurality of allowable combinations of fan in and fan out angles; and selecting an optimal routing for each lead based on electrical characteristics as denoted by the value of the electrical cost function.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
148 words
A method for building automated package artwork, comprising: computing an allowable range of fan in and fan out angles for a plurality of leads according to design and manufacturing constraints, wherein design constraints comprise die pad pitch, inner lead bonding position and outer lead bonding position; assigning to each fan in angle within the allowable range of fan in and fan out angles, a fan out angle within the allowable range of fan in and fan out angles to form a plurality of allowable combinations of fan in and fan out angles; calculating a value for an electrical cost function based on signal lead crosstalk and supply lead simultaneous switching noise, for each of the plurality of allowable combinations of fan in and fan out angles; and selecting an optimal routing for each lead based on electrical characteristics as denoted by the value of the electrical cost function.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method for building automated package artwork of claim 1 wherein the artwork comprises traces for an integrated circuit package.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method for building automated package artwork of claim 1 wherein the artwork comprises traces for a TAB package.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
166 words
A method for building automated package artwork, comprising: determining a die pad pitch based on die pad coordinates and die pad sizes; assigning a desired inner lead bonding position for each of a plurality of leads based on the die pad pitch; determining a desired outer lead bonding position for each of the plurality of leads; determining a desired test pad position; calculating a range of allowable fan in and fan out angles for the plurality of leads; calculating the value of an electrical cost function based on signal lead crosstalk and supply lead simultaneous switching noise for each lead of the plurality of leads; repeating the step of calculating the value of the electrical cost function for each lead of the plurality of leads for each fan in and fan out angle from the range of allowable fan in and fan out angles; selecting an optimal routing for each lead based on calculated electrical cost function values; and preparing artwork based on the optimal routing.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
166 words
A method for building automated package artwork, comprising: determining a die pad pitch based on die pad coordinates and die pad sizes; assigning a desired inner lead bonding position for each of a plurality of leads based on the die pad pitch; determining a desired outer lead bonding position for each of the plurality of leads; determining a desired test pad position; calculating a range of allowable fan in and fan out angles for the plurality of leads; calculating the value of an electrical cost function based on signal lead crosstalk and supply lead simultaneous switching noise for each lead of the plurality of leads; repeating the step of calculating the value of the electrical cost function for each lead of the plurality of leads for each fan in and fan out angle from the range of allowable fan in and fan out angles; selecting an optimal routing for each lead based on calculated electrical cost function values; and preparing artwork based on the optimal routing.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method for building automated package artwork of claim 4 wherein the artwork comprises traces for a TAB package.
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