Apparatuses and associated methods for improved solder joint reliability
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1. An apparatus comprising:
- a package substrate; and
one or more strengthening pin(s) coupled to the periphery of the package substrate, wherein the one or more strengthening pin(s) are coupled to the substrate using a socket on an end of the pin(s) to secure the pin(s) to the substrate by affixing the socket to an edge of the substrate, the strengthening pin(s) capable of coupling to a circuit board.
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Abstract
Apparatuses and associated methods to improve integrated circuit packaging are generally described. More specifically, apparatuses and associated methods to improve solder joint reliability are described. In this regard, according to one example embodiment, one or more strengthening pin(s) are coupled to the periphery of a package substrate, the strengthening pin(s) capable of coupling to a circuit board.
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1. An apparatus comprising:
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a package substrate; and
one or more strengthening pin(s) coupled to the periphery of the package substrate, wherein the one or more strengthening pin(s) are coupled to the substrate using a socket on an end of the pin(s) to secure the pin(s) to the substrate by affixing the socket to an edge of the substrate, the strengthening pin(s) capable of coupling to a circuit board. - View Dependent Claims (2, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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10. A method comprising:
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receiving a package substrate;
preparing the package substrate; and
coupling one or more strengthening pin(s) to the periphery of the package substrate by providing a socket on an end of the one or more pin(s) and securing the socket to an edge of the package substrate. - View Dependent Claims (11, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A system comprising:
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a circuit board;
a package substrate; and
one or more strengthening pin(s) coupled to the periphery of the package substrate wherein the one or more strengthening pin(s) are coupled to the substrate using a socket on an end of the pin(s) to secure the pin(s) to the substrate by affixing the socket to an edge of the substrate, the strengthening pin(s) also coupled to the circuit board. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26, 27, 28)
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29. A system comprising:
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a package substrate;
one or more strengthening pin(s) coupled to the periphery of the package substrate wherein the one or more strengthening pin(s) are coupled to the substrate using a socket on an end of the pin(s) to secure the pin(s) to the substrate by affixing the socket to an edge of the substrate, the strengthening pin(s) also coupled to a circuit board; and
another device electrically coupled to the circuit board.
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