APPARATUS TO MONITOR SUBSTRATE VIABILITY
First Claim
1. An apparatus for detecting and reporting a condition, said apparatus comprising:
- a. a substrate comprising an electrically conducting line operable for electrically connecting to an integrated circuit chip, and to a source of voltage;
wherein said substrate is a chip carrier; and
wherein said integrated circuit chip (i) is mounted onto said chip carrier; and
(ii) is electrically connected to said electrically conducting line;
b. a sensor either disposed within or mounted onto said chip carrier, said sensor being operable to generate an electrical signal upon detection of a condition of said chip carrier; and
c. a signal generating device operable to receive said electrical signal and, upon receipt thereof, operable to emit a warning signal.
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Abstract
An apparatus for detecting and reporting a condition is described. The apparatus is an electronic package comprising a substrate with electrically conducting lines electrically connected to an integrated chip, and to a source of voltage. The integrated circuit chip is mounted onto a substrate and electrically connected to at least one electrically conducting line. A sensor, combined with a signal generator, connected to the substrate, is operable to generate an electrical signal upon detection of a condition selected from a condition of the substrate and a condition of an electrical connection to the substrate. The signal generator, after immediately receiving the aforesaid electrical signal from the sensor, emits the warning signal. The warning signal of indicated of an existing defect or a condition which can lower the longevity of the total electronic package.
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11 Claims
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1. An apparatus for detecting and reporting a condition, said apparatus comprising:
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a. a substrate comprising an electrically conducting line operable for electrically connecting to an integrated circuit chip, and to a source of voltage;
wherein said substrate is a chip carrier; and
wherein said integrated circuit chip (i) is mounted onto said chip carrier; and
(ii) is electrically connected to said electrically conducting line;b. a sensor either disposed within or mounted onto said chip carrier, said sensor being operable to generate an electrical signal upon detection of a condition of said chip carrier; and c. a signal generating device operable to receive said electrical signal and, upon receipt thereof, operable to emit a warning signal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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