Method and system for universal packaging in conjunction with a back-end integrated circuit manufacturing process
First Claim
1. A universal packaging system for back-end manufacturing of ICs comprising:
- a front-of-line portion for receiving a die-strip and for processing said die-strip using a first plurality of processes that function independently of the die size of said die-strip;
a computer control system comprising a memory resident database for storing said die size of said die-strip;
a first part of an end-of-line portion for receiving said die-strip from said front-of-line portion and for processing said die-strip through a second plurality of processes that function independently of said die size; and
a sawing process for receiving said die-strip from said first part and for sawing said die-strip into individual devices based on said die size as communicated from said database, wherein each of said first and second plurality of processes and said sawing process are adapted to process said individual die-strip at a time in a pipeline manner, and wherein said die-strip includes a single substrate strip adapted for attaching a plurality of dice thereto.
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Abstract
A method and system for universal packaging in conjunction with an automated in-line back-end IC manufacturing process. In one method embodiment, the present invention processes a die-strip through a number of integrated in-line processes that function independently of the die size of the die-strip. A control computer maintains a die-strip map database recording the die size of the die-strip. In-line molding and solder ball attachment processes are then performed and function independently of the die size of the die-strip. Processes that are independent of die size provide a universal packaging manufacturing solution. The present invention then accesses the database to determine the die size for cutting the die-strip based on specifications maintained by the electronic die-strip map database. Sorting, testing and finish assembly processes are then performed.
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1. A universal packaging system for back-end manufacturing of ICs comprising:
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a front-of-line portion for receiving a die-strip and for processing said die-strip using a first plurality of processes that function independently of the die size of said die-strip; a computer control system comprising a memory resident database for storing said die size of said die-strip; a first part of an end-of-line portion for receiving said die-strip from said front-of-line portion and for processing said die-strip through a second plurality of processes that function independently of said die size; and a sawing process for receiving said die-strip from said first part and for sawing said die-strip into individual devices based on said die size as communicated from said database, wherein each of said first and second plurality of processes and said sawing process are adapted to process said individual die-strip at a time in a pipeline manner, and wherein said die-strip includes a single substrate strip adapted for attaching a plurality of dice thereto. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A universal packaging system for back-end manufacturing of ICs comprising:
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a front-of-line portion for receiving a die-strip and for processing said die-strip using a first plurality of in-line processes that function independently of the die size of said die-strip; a computer control system comprising a memory resident database for storing said die size of said die-strip; a first part of an end-of-line portion for receiving and processing said die-strip after said front-of-line portion through a second plurality of in-line processes that function independently of the die size of said die-strip, said second plurality of in-line processes including an in-line mold process and an in-line solder ball attachment process; and a sawing process for receiving from said first part said die-strip and sawing said die-strip into individual devices based on said die size as communicated from said database, wherein each of said first and second plurality of in-line processes and said sawing process are adapted to process said individual die-strip at a time in a pipeline manner, and wherein said die-strip includes a single substrate strip adapted for attaching a plurality of dice thereto. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13)
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