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Apparatus for electrically coupling bond pads of a microelectronic device
Assignee: Micron Technology Inc
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Filing: 1998-08-28
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Granted: 2001-01-02
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Expires: 2018-08-28
Abstract
Abstract A method and apparatus for electrically coupling bond pads on the surface of a microelectronic device. The apparatus can include a microelectronic device having at least two bond pads with a conductive member extending between the bond pads, external to the device. In one embodiment, the conductive member can be connected directly to the bond pads and can extend between the bond pads at or above the surface of the microelectronic device. In another embodiment, the conductive member can be connected on top of another conductive member previously attached to one of the bond pads. The conductive members can be attached to each other or to the bond pads with either ball bonds or wedge bonds to provide electrical signals to selected bond pads of the microelectronic device.
Inventors
- 👤 Troy A. Manning
- 👤 Michael B. Ball
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 01:02
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10W; H10W72/00; H10W70/00; H10W70/60; H10W72/01; H10W72/015; H10W72/01551; H10W72/071; H10W72/0711; H10W72/07141; H10W72/075; H10W72/07511; H10W72/07521; H10W72/07531; H10W72/07532; H10W72/07533; H10W72/07551; H10W72/07554; H10W72/50; H10W72/531; H10W72/536; H10W72/5363; H10W72/541; H10W72/543; H10W72/5434; H10W72/5453; H10W72/547; H10W72/5473; H10W72/551; H10W72/552; H10W72/5522; H10W72/5524; H10W72/555; H10W72/59; H10W72/90; H10W72/931; H10W72/932; H10W90/00; H10W90/701; H10W90/751; H10W90/753; H10W90/756; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49002; Y10T29/49117; Y10T29/49124; Y10T29/4913; Y10T29/49144
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 91
Claim 1
Independent Claim
184 words
A microelectronic device assembly, comprising: a microelectronic device having a surface separating a region interior to the microelectronic device from a region exterior to the microelectronic device; a first bond pad on the surface of the microelectronic device; a second bond pad on the surface of the microelectronic device, the second bond pad being spaced apart from the first bond pad, at least one of the first or second bond pads being positioned proximate an edge of the microelectronic device; a third bond pad on the surface of the microelectronic device; a conductive structure extending over the surface of the microelectronic device; a conductive element disposed beneath the surface of the microelectronic device and the conductive structure and connected between the first and third bond pads; and a conductive member that includes at least one of an approximately flat metal layer and an electrically conductive epoxy, the conductive member being bonded to and extending directly between the first and second bond pads at least proximate to the surface of the microelectronic device, the conductive member being in the exterior region of the microelectronic device.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
184 words
A microelectronic device assembly, comprising: a microelectronic device having a surface separating a region interior to the microelectronic device from a region exterior to the microelectronic device; a first bond pad on the surface of the microelectronic device; a second bond pad on the surface of the microelectronic device, the second bond pad being spaced apart from the first bond pad, at least one of the first or second bond pads being positioned proximate an edge of the microelectronic device; a third bond pad on the surface of the microelectronic device; a conductive structure extending over the surface of the microelectronic device; a conductive element disposed beneath the surface of the microelectronic device and the conductive structure and connected between the first and third bond pads; and a conductive member that includes at least one of an approximately flat metal layer and an electrically conductive epoxy, the conductive member being bonded to and extending directly between the first and second bond pads at least proximate to the surface of the microelectronic device, the conductive member being in the exterior region of the microelectronic device.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein the conductive member is spaced apart from the surface of the microelectronic device.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The assembly of claim 1 , further comprising an electrically insulating material between the conductive member and the surface of the microelectronic device.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a dielectric material between the conductive member and the surface of the microelectronic device.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein the conductive member is on the surface of the microelectronic device.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
12 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein the conductive member includes a wire.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein the conductive member includes a wire bonded to a wire bump.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
47 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein the conductive member is a first conductive member, further comprising a conductive structure at least proximate to the microelectronic device, the conductive structure being connected to at least one of the first and second bond pads with a second conductive member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
13 words
The assembly of claim 8 wherein the conductive structure includes a lead frame.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
32 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein the conductive member is a first conductive member, further comprising a second conductive member coupled to at least one of the first and second bond pads.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
30 words
The assembly of claim 10 wherein the second conductive member is connected to a portion of the first conductive member adjacent the one of the first and second bond pads.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
60 words
The assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a substrate that faces the surface of the microelectronic device, the substrate having a first terminal connected to the conductive member proximate to the first bond pad, the substrate further having a second terminal spaced apart from the first terminal and connected to the conductive member proximate to the second bond pad.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
133 words
A microelectronic device assembly, comprising: a microelectronic device having a bond pad at least proximate to a surface separating a region interior to the microelectronic device from a region exterior to the microelectronic device; a conductive structure positioned at least proximate to the microelectronic device; a first conductive member bonded to and extending directly between the bond pad and the conductive structure, the first conductive member being in the exterior region of the microelectronic device and having a bond region connected to the bond pad, the bond region of the first conductive member including a first bonding surface facing the bond pad and a second bonding surface generally opposite the first bonding surface; and a second conductive member bonded to the second bonding surface of the bond region of the first conductive member.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
133 words
A microelectronic device assembly, comprising: a microelectronic device having a bond pad at least proximate to a surface separating a region interior to the microelectronic device from a region exterior to the microelectronic device; a conductive structure positioned at least proximate to the microelectronic device; a first conductive member bonded to and extending directly between the bond pad and the conductive structure, the first conductive member being in the exterior region of the microelectronic device and having a bond region connected to the bond pad, the bond region of the first conductive member including a first bonding surface facing the bond pad and a second bonding surface generally opposite the first bonding surface; and a second conductive member bonded to the second bonding surface of the bond region of the first conductive member.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
30 words
The assembly of claim 13 wherein the microelectronic device includes a microelectronic wafer having a plurality of microelectronic dies, the bond pad being positioned on one of the microelectronic dies.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
13 words
The assembly of claim 13 wherein the microelectronic device includes a microelectronic die.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
74 words
The assembly of claim 13 wherein the second conductive member has a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the second conductive member being connected toward the first end to the second bonding surface of the first conductive member, the second conductive member being connected toward the second end to the second bond pad to extend between the first and second bond pads proximate to the surface of the microelectronic device.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
18 words
The assembly of claim 13 wherein the conductive structure includes at least a portion of a lead frame.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
131 words
The assembly of claim 13 wherein the first conductive member is connected to the bond pad with a wedge bond formed by forcing a side surface of the first conductive member against the bond pad to deform the side surface of the first conductive member and the second conductive member is connected to the wedge bond of the first conductive member with a ball bond that includes an enlarged portion at an end of the second conductive member engaged with the wedge bond, the enlarged portion having had at least one of heat and pressure applied thereto while at least part of the second conductive member extends in a direction generally normal to the bond pad to connect the second conductive member to the wedge bond of the first conductive member.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
126 words
The assembly of claim 13 wherein the first conductive member is connected to the bond pad with a ball bond that includes an enlarged portion at an end of the first conductive member engaged with the bond pad, the enlarged portion having had at least one of heat and pressure applied thereto while at least part of the first conductive member extends in a direction generally normal to the bond pad to connect the first conductive member to the bond pad, and the second conductive member is connected to the ball bond of the first conductive member with a wedge bond formed by forcing a side surface of the second conductive member against the ball bond to deform the side surface of the second conductive member.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
98 words
The assembly of claim 13 wherein the first conductive member is connected to the bond pad with a first wedge bond formed by forcing a side surface of the first conductive member against the bond pad to deform the side surface of the first conductive member and the second conductive member is connected to the wedge bond of the first conductive member with a second wedge bond formed by forcing a side surface of the second conductive member against the first wedge bond of the first conductive member to deform the side surface of the second conductive member.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
172 words
The assembly of claim 13 wherein the first conductive member is connected to the bond pad with a first ball bond that includes an enlarged portion at an end of the first conductive member engaged with the bond pad, the enlarged portion having had at least one of heat and pressure applied thereto while at least part of the first conductive member extends in a direction generally normal to the bond pad to connect the first conductive member to the bond pad, and the second conductive member is connected to the first ball bond of the first conductive member with a second ball bond that includes an enlarged portion at an end of the second conductive member engaged with the first ball bond, the enlarged portion of the second conductive member having had at least one of heat and pressure applied thereto while at least part of the second conductive member extends in a direction generally normal to the bond pad to connect the second conductive member to the first ball bond.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
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The assembly of claim 13 wherein at least one of the first and second conductive member includes gold.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
18 words
The assembly of claim 13 wherein at least one of the first and second conductive members includes aluminum.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
154 words
A microelectronic device assembly, comprising: a microelectronic device having a first bond pad at least proximate to a surface of the microelectronic device and a second bond pad at least proximate to the surface of the microelectronic device and spaced apart from the first bond pad; a first wire having a first end coupleable to a conductive structure and a second end having a bond region connected to the first bond pad, the bond region including a first bonding surface facing the first bond pad and a second bonding surface generally opposite the first bonding surface; and a second wire having first and second ends and being bonded to the second bonding surface of the first bond region of the first wire at least proximate to the first end of the second wire, the second wire being connected to the second bond pad at least proximate to the second end of the second wire.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
154 words
A microelectronic device assembly, comprising: a microelectronic device having a first bond pad at least proximate to a surface of the microelectronic device and a second bond pad at least proximate to the surface of the microelectronic device and spaced apart from the first bond pad; a first wire having a first end coupleable to a conductive structure and a second end having a bond region connected to the first bond pad, the bond region including a first bonding surface facing the first bond pad and a second bonding surface generally opposite the first bonding surface; and a second wire having first and second ends and being bonded to the second bonding surface of the first bond region of the first wire at least proximate to the first end of the second wire, the second wire being connected to the second bond pad at least proximate to the second end of the second wire.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
15 words
The assembly of claim 24 wherein the second wire is positioned adjacent the first surface.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
15 words
The assembly of claim 24 wherein the second wire is spaced apart from first surface.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
17 words
The assembly of claim 24 further comprising an insulating material at least partially surrounding the second wire.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
30 words
The assembly of claim 24 wherein the second wire is spaced apart from the first surface, further comprising an insulating material positioned between the second wire and the first surface.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
25 words
The assembly of claim 24 wherein the second wire is sized to produce a selected capacitance when coupled between the first and second bond pads.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
121 words
The assembly of claim 24 wherein the first wire is connected to the first bond pad with a wedge bond formed by forcing a side surface of the first wire against the first bond pad to deform the side surface of the first wire and the second wire is connected to the wedge bond of the first wire with a ball bond that includes an enlarged portion at an end of the second wire engaged with the wedge bond, the enlarged portion having had at least one of heat and pressure applied thereto while at least part of the second wire extends in a direction generally normal to the first bond pad to connect the second wire to the first wire.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
122 words
The assembly of claim 24 wherein the first wire is connected to the first bond pad with a ball bond that includes an enlarged portion at an end of the first wire engaged with the first bond pad, the enlarged portion having had at least one of heat and pressure applied thereto while at least part of the first wire extends in a direction generally normal to the first bond pad to connect the first wire to the first bond pad, and the second wire is connected to the ball bond of the first wire with a wedge bond formed by forcing a side surface of the second wire against the ball bond to deform the side surface of the second wire.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
92 words
The assembly of claim 24 wherein the first wire is connected to the first bond pad with a first wedge bond formed by forcing a side surface of the first wire against the first bond pad to deform the side surface of the first wire and the second wire is connected to the wedge bond of the first wire with a second wedge bond formed by forcing a side surface of the second wire against the first wedge bond of the first wire to deform the side surface of the second wire.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
83 words
A microelectronic device assembly, comprising: a microelectronic device having a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, a first bond pad at least proximate the first surface, and a second bond pad at least proximate to the first surface and spaced apart from the first bond pad; and a flowable conductive material proximate to the first surface, the conductive material being bonded to and extending between the first and second bond pads to electrically couple the first and second bond pads.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
83 words
A microelectronic device assembly, comprising: a microelectronic device having a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, a first bond pad at least proximate the first surface, and a second bond pad at least proximate to the first surface and spaced apart from the first bond pad; and a flowable conductive material proximate to the first surface, the conductive material being bonded to and extending between the first and second bond pads to electrically couple the first and second bond pads.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
26 words
The assembly of claim 33 wherein the flowable conductive material includes a conductive epoxy that hardens after being connected to the first and second bond pads.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
32 words
The assembly of claim 33 wherein the flowable conductive material is spaced apart from the first surface, further comprising an electrically insulating material between the flowable conductive material and the first surface.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
141 words
A microelectronic assembly, comprising: a microelectronic device having at least one bond pad for receiving wire connections; a first wire having a first end coupleable to a conductive structure and a second end connected to the one bond pad with a wedge bond formed by forcing a side surface of the first wire against the bond pad to deform the side surface of the first wire; and a second wire bonded to the wedge bond of the first wire with a ball bond that includes an enlarged portion at an end of the second wire engaged with the wedge bond, the enlarged portion having had at least one of heat and pressure applied thereto while at least part of the second wire extends in a direction generally normal to the bond pad to connect the second wire to the bond pad.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
141 words
A microelectronic assembly, comprising: a microelectronic device having at least one bond pad for receiving wire connections; a first wire having a first end coupleable to a conductive structure and a second end connected to the one bond pad with a wedge bond formed by forcing a side surface of the first wire against the bond pad to deform the side surface of the first wire; and a second wire bonded to the wedge bond of the first wire with a ball bond that includes an enlarged portion at an end of the second wire engaged with the wedge bond, the enlarged portion having had at least one of heat and pressure applied thereto while at least part of the second wire extends in a direction generally normal to the bond pad to connect the second wire to the bond pad.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
63 words
The assembly of claim 36 wherein the bond pad is a first bond pad, the microelectronic device having a second bond pad spaced apart from the first bond pad, further comprising a conductive structure, the first wire being connected between the first bond pad and the conductive structures, the second wire being connected between the first bond pad and the second bond pad.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
20 words
The assembly of claim 36 wherein the wedge bond is formed by clipping the first wire adjacent the bond pad.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
36 words
The assembly of claim 36 wherein the wedge bond is formed by squeezing the first wire between a tool and the first bond pad to disconnect a portion of the first wire adjacent the bond pad.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
144 words
A microelectronic device assembly, comprising: a microelectronic device having at least one bond pad for receiving wire connections; a first wire having a first end coupleable to a conductive structure and a second end connected to the one bond pad with a ball bond that includes an enlarged portion at an end of the first wire, the enlarged portion being engaged with the bond pad and having had at least one of heat and pressure applied thereto while at least part of the first wire extends in a direction generally normal to the bond pad to connect the first wire to the bond pad; and a second wire bonded to the ball bond of the first wire with a wedge bond formed by forcing a side surface of the second wire against the ball bond to deform the side portion of the second wire.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
144 words
A microelectronic device assembly, comprising: a microelectronic device having at least one bond pad for receiving wire connections; a first wire having a first end coupleable to a conductive structure and a second end connected to the one bond pad with a ball bond that includes an enlarged portion at an end of the first wire, the enlarged portion being engaged with the bond pad and having had at least one of heat and pressure applied thereto while at least part of the first wire extends in a direction generally normal to the bond pad to connect the first wire to the bond pad; and a second wire bonded to the ball bond of the first wire with a wedge bond formed by forcing a side surface of the second wire against the ball bond to deform the side portion of the second wire.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
63 words
The assembly of claim 40 wherein the bond pad is a first bond pad, the microelectronic device having a second bond pad spaced apart from the first bond pad, further comprising a conductive structure, the first wire being connected between the first bond pad and the conductive structure, the second wire being connected between the first bond pad and the second bond pad.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
20 words
The assembly of claim 40 wherein the wedge bond is formed by clipping the second wire adjacent the bond pad.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
36 words
The assembly of claim 40 wherein the wedge bond is formed by squeezing the second wire between a tool and the first bond pad to disconnect a portion of the first wire adjacent the bond pad.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
113 words
A microelectronic device assembly, comprising: a microelectronic device having at least one bond pad for receiving wire connections; a first wire having a first end coupleable to a conductive structure and a second end connected to the bond pad with a first wedge bond formed by forcing a side surface of the first wire against the bond pad to deform the side surface of the first wire; and a second wire bonded to the wedge bond of the first wire with a second wedge bond formed by forcing a side surface of the second wire against the first wedge bond of the first wire to deform the side surface of the second wire.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
113 words
A microelectronic device assembly, comprising: a microelectronic device having at least one bond pad for receiving wire connections; a first wire having a first end coupleable to a conductive structure and a second end connected to the bond pad with a first wedge bond formed by forcing a side surface of the first wire against the bond pad to deform the side surface of the first wire; and a second wire bonded to the wedge bond of the first wire with a second wedge bond formed by forcing a side surface of the second wire against the first wedge bond of the first wire to deform the side surface of the second wire.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
63 words
The assembly of claim 44 wherein the bond pad is a first bond pad, the microelectronic device having a second bond pad spaced apart from the first bond pad, further comprising a conductive structure, the first wire being connected between the first bond pad and the conductive members, the second wire being connected between the first bond pad and the second bond pad.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
33 words
The assembly of claim 44 wherein at least one of the first and second wedge bonds is formed by clipping the corresponding one of the first and second wires adjacent the bond pad.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
48 words
The assembly of claim 44 wherein at least one of the first and second wedge bonds is formed by squeezing the corresponding one of the first and second wires between a tool and the bond pad to disconnect a portion of the one wire adjacent the bond pad.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
21 words
The assembly of claim 13 wherein the first conductive member is at least proximate to the surface of the microelectronic device.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
25 words
The assembly of claim 13 wherein the conductive structure comprises a second bond pad positioned at least proximate to the surface of the microelectronic device.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
159 words
A microelectronic device assembly, comprising: a microelectronic device having a surface separating a region interior to the microelectronic device from a region exterior to the microelectronic device; a first bond pad on the surface of the microelectronic device; a second bond pad on the surface of the microelectronic device, the second bond pad being spaced apart from the first bond pad, at least one of the first or second bond pads being a signal-carrying bond pad; a first conductive member that includes at least one of an approximately flat metal layer and an electrically conductive epoxy, the conductive member being bonded to and extending directly between the first and second bond pads at least proximate to the surface of the microelectronic device, the conductive member being in the exterior region of the microelectronic device; third and fourth bond pads on the surface of the microelectronic device; and a second conductive member connected between the third and fourth bond pads.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
159 words
A microelectronic device assembly, comprising: a microelectronic device having a surface separating a region interior to the microelectronic device from a region exterior to the microelectronic device; a first bond pad on the surface of the microelectronic device; a second bond pad on the surface of the microelectronic device, the second bond pad being spaced apart from the first bond pad, at least one of the first or second bond pads being a signal-carrying bond pad; a first conductive member that includes at least one of an approximately flat metal layer and an electrically conductive epoxy, the conductive member being bonded to and extending directly between the first and second bond pads at least proximate to the surface of the microelectronic device, the conductive member being in the exterior region of the microelectronic device; third and fourth bond pads on the surface of the microelectronic device; and a second conductive member connected between the third and fourth bond pads.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
19 words
The assembly of claim 50 wherein the conductive member is spaced apart from the surface of the microelectronic device.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
22 words
The assembly of claim 50 further comprising an electrically insulating material between the conductive member and the surface of the microelectronic device.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
47 words
The assembly of claim 50 wherein the conductive member is a first conductive member, further comprising a conductive structure at least proximate to the microelectronic device, the conductive structure being connected to at least one of the first and second bond pads with a second conductive member.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
32 words
The assembly of claim 50 wherein the conductive member is a first conductive member, further comprising a second conductive member coupled to at least one of the first and second bond pads.
Claim 63
Dependent Claim
30 words
The assembly of claim 54 wherein the second conductive member is connected to a portion of the first conductive member adjacent the one of the first and second bond pads.
Claim 64
Dependent Claim
163 words
A microelectronic device assembly, comprising: a microelectronic device having a surface separating a region interior to the microelectronic device from a region exterior to the microelectronic device; a first bond pad on the surface of the microelectronic device; a second bond pad on the surface of the microelectronic device, the second bond pad being spaced apart from the first bond pad, at least one of the first or second bond pads being positioned proximate an edge of the microelectronic device; a first conductive member that includes at least one of an approximately flat metal layer and an electrically conductive epoxy, the conductive member being bonded to and extending directly between the first and second bond pads at least proximate to the surface of the microelectronic device, the conductive member being in the exterior region of the microelectronic device; third and fourth bond pads on the surface of the microelectronic device; and a second conductive member connected between the third and fourth bond pads.
Claim 65
Dependent Claim
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A microelectronic device assembly, comprising: a microelectronic device having a surface separating a region interior to the microelectronic device from a region exterior to the microelectronic device; a first bond pad on the surface of the microelectronic device; a second bond pad on the surface of the microelectronic device, the second bond pad being spaced apart from the first bond pad, at least one of the first or second bond pads being positioned proximate an edge of the microelectronic device; a first conductive member that includes at least one of an approximately flat metal layer and an electrically conductive epoxy, the conductive member being bonded to and extending directly between the first and second bond pads at least proximate to the surface of the microelectronic device, the conductive member being in the exterior region of the microelectronic device; third and fourth bond pads on the surface of the microelectronic device; and a second conductive member connected between the third and fourth bond pads.
Claim 66
Dependent Claim
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The assembly of claim 56 wherein at least one of the first or second conductive members is spaced apart from the surface of the microelectronic device.
Claim 67
Dependent Claim
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The assembly of claim 56 , further comprising an electrically insulating material between the surface of the microelectronic device and at least one of the first or second conductive members.
Claim 68
Dependent Claim
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The assembly of claim 56 wherein at least one of the first or second conductive members comprises a wire.
Claim 69
Dependent Claim
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The assembly of claim 56 wherein at least one of the first or second conductive members includes an approximately flat metal layer.
Claim 70
Dependent Claim
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The assembly of claim 56 wherein the microelectronic device includes a microelectronic wafer having a plurality of microelectronic dies and the first and second bond pads are positioned on one of the microelectronic dies.
Claim 71
Dependent Claim
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The assembly of claim 56 wherein the microelectronic device includes a microelectronic wafer having a plurality of microelectronic dies, the first bond pad being positioned on a first one of the microelectronic dies and the second bond pad being positioned on a second one of the microelectronic dies.
Claim 72
Dependent Claim
154 words
A microelectronic device assembly, comprising: a microelectronic device having a surface separating a region interior to the microelectronic device from a region exterior to the microelectronic device and including a microelectronic wafer having a plurality of microelectronic dies; a first bond pad on the surface of one of the microelectronic dies; a second bond pad on the surface of the one of the microelectronic dies, the second bond pad being spaced apart from the first bond pad, at least one of the first or second bond pads being positioned proximate an edge of the microelectronic device; and a conductive member that includes at least one of an approximately flat metal layer and an electrically conductive epoxy, the conductive member being bonded to and extending directly between the first and second bond pads at least proximate to the surface of the microelectronic device, the conductive member being in the exterior region of the microelectronic device.
Claim 73
Dependent Claim
154 words
A microelectronic device assembly, comprising: a microelectronic device having a surface separating a region interior to the microelectronic device from a region exterior to the microelectronic device and including a microelectronic wafer having a plurality of microelectronic dies; a first bond pad on the surface of one of the microelectronic dies; a second bond pad on the surface of the one of the microelectronic dies, the second bond pad being spaced apart from the first bond pad, at least one of the first or second bond pads being positioned proximate an edge of the microelectronic device; and a conductive member that includes at least one of an approximately flat metal layer and an electrically conductive epoxy, the conductive member being bonded to and extending directly between the first and second bond pads at least proximate to the surface of the microelectronic device, the conductive member being in the exterior region of the microelectronic device.
Claim 74
Dependent Claim
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The assembly of claim 63 wherein at least one of the first or second conductive members is spaced apart from the surface of the microelectronic device.
Claim 75
Dependent Claim
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The assembly of claim 63 , further comprising an electrically insulating material between the surface of the microelectronic device and at least one of the first or second conductive members.
Claim 76
Dependent Claim
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The assembly of claim 63 wherein at least one of the first or second conductive members comprises a wire.
Claim 77
Dependent Claim
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The assembly of claim 63 wherein at least one of the first or second conductive members includes an approximately flat metal layer.
Claim 78
Dependent Claim
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A microelectronic device assembly, comprising: a microelectronic device having a surface separating a region interior to the microelectronic device from a region exterior to the microelectronic device and including a microelectronic wafer having a plurality of microelectronic dies; a first bond pad on the surface of a first one of the microelectronic dies; a second bond pad on the surface of a second one of the microelectronic dies, the second bond pad being spaced apart from the first bond pad, at least one of the first or second bond pads being positioned proximate an edge of the microelectronic device; and a conductive member that includes at least one of an approximately flat metal layer and an electrically conductive epoxy, the conductive member being bonded to and extending directly between the first and second bond pads at least proximate to the surface of the microelectronic device, the conductive member being in the exterior region of the microelectronic device.
Claim 79
Dependent Claim
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A microelectronic device assembly, comprising: a microelectronic device having a surface separating a region interior to the microelectronic device from a region exterior to the microelectronic device and including a microelectronic wafer having a plurality of microelectronic dies; a first bond pad on the surface of a first one of the microelectronic dies; a second bond pad on the surface of a second one of the microelectronic dies, the second bond pad being spaced apart from the first bond pad, at least one of the first or second bond pads being positioned proximate an edge of the microelectronic device; and a conductive member that includes at least one of an approximately flat metal layer and an electrically conductive epoxy, the conductive member being bonded to and extending directly between the first and second bond pads at least proximate to the surface of the microelectronic device, the conductive member being in the exterior region of the microelectronic device.
Claim 80
Dependent Claim
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The assembly of claim 68 wherein at least one of the first or second conductive members is spaced apart from the surface of the microelectronic device.
Claim 81
Dependent Claim
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The assembly of claim 68 , further comprising an electrically insulating material between the surface of the microelectronic device and at least one of the first or second conductive members.
Claim 82
Dependent Claim
19 words
The assembly of claim 68 wherein at least one of the first or second conductive members comprises a wire.
Claim 83
Dependent Claim
22 words
The assembly of claim 68 wherein at least one of the first or second conductive members includes an approximately flat metal layer.
Claim 84
Dependent Claim
150 words
A microelectronic device assembly, comprising: a microelectronic device having a surface separating a region interior to the microelectronic device from a region exterior to the microelectronic device and including a microelectronic wafer having a plurality of microelectronic dies; a first bond pad on the surface of one of the microelectronic dies; a second bond pad on the surface of the one of the microelectronic dies, the second bond pad being spaced apart from the first bond pad, at least one of the first or second bond pads being a signal-carrying bond pad; and a conductive member that includes at least one of an approximately flat metal layer and an electrically conductive epoxy, the conductive member being bonded to and extending directly between the first and second bond pads at least proximate to the surface of the microelectronic device, the conductive member being in the exterior region of the microelectronic device.
Claim 85
Dependent Claim
150 words
A microelectronic device assembly, comprising: a microelectronic device having a surface separating a region interior to the microelectronic device from a region exterior to the microelectronic device and including a microelectronic wafer having a plurality of microelectronic dies; a first bond pad on the surface of one of the microelectronic dies; a second bond pad on the surface of the one of the microelectronic dies, the second bond pad being spaced apart from the first bond pad, at least one of the first or second bond pads being a signal-carrying bond pad; and a conductive member that includes at least one of an approximately flat metal layer and an electrically conductive epoxy, the conductive member being bonded to and extending directly between the first and second bond pads at least proximate to the surface of the microelectronic device, the conductive member being in the exterior region of the microelectronic device.
Claim 86
Dependent Claim
19 words
The assembly of claim 73 wherein the conductive member is spaced apart from the surface of the microelectronic device.
Claim 87
Dependent Claim
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The assembly of claim 73 , further comprising an electrically insulating material between the conductive member and the surface of the microelectronic device.
Claim 88
Dependent Claim
47 words
The assembly of claim 73 wherein the conductive member is a first conductive member, further comprising a conductive structure at least proximate to the microelectronic device, the conductive structure being connected to at least one of the first and second bond pads with a second conductive member.
Claim 89
Dependent Claim
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The assembly of claim 73 wherein the conductive member is a first conductive member, further comprising a second conductive member coupled to at least one of the first and second bond pads.
Claim 90
Dependent Claim
30 words
The assembly of claim 77 wherein the second conductive member is connected to a portion of the first conductive member adjacent the one of the first and second bond pads.
Claim 91
Dependent Claim
41 words
The assembly of claim 73 wherein the conductive member is a first conductive member further comprising: third and fourth bond pads on the surface of the microelectronic device; and a second conductive member connected between the third and fourth bond pads.
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