Using collapse limiter structures between elements to reduce solder bump bridging

US8941236B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-8941236-B2
Application numberUS-201213631713-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateSep 28, 2012
Priority dateSep 28, 2012
Publication dateJan 27, 2015
Grant dateJan 27, 2015

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Provided are an electronic assembly and method for forming the same, comprising a first element having a first surface and a second element having a second surface. Electrical connections are provided between the first and the second elements formed by heating solder bumps. At least one collapse limiter structure is coupled to at least one of the first and the second surfaces, wherein the at least one collapse limiter structure is between at least two of the electrical connections.

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What is claimed: 1. An electronic assembly, comprising: a first element having a first surface; a second element having a second surface; electrical connections between the first and the second elements formed by heating solder bumps; and a plurality of collapse limiter structures coupled to at least one of the first and the second surfaces, wherein the plurality of collapse limiter structures are dispersed in an array of the electrical connections, wherein the array include…

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What does patent US8941236B2 cover?
Provided are an electronic assembly and method for forming the same, comprising a first element having a first surface and a second element having a second surface. Electrical connections are provided between the first and the second elements formed by heating solder bumps. At least one collapse limiter structure is coupled to at least one of the first and the second surfaces, wherein the…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Limaye Ameya, Harries Richard J, Sane Sandeep B, and 1 more
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification H10W90/701. Mapped technology areas include Electricity.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Jan 27 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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