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US4881885A
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Dam for lead encapsulation
Assignee: International Business Machines Corp
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Filing: 1988-04-15
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Granted: 1989-11-21
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Expires: 2008-04-15
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus to encapsulate a device and joints coupled to conductive leads with an encapsulating material. A fixture has a recess to hold via a vacuum the device in place. Conduits in the fixture supply air around the device to form an air dam that flows outward around the device and the leads. A nozzle supplies a metered amount of material to the surface of the device. By controlling the temperature of the fixture and/or the air forming the air dam, the flow of material can be confined to the surface of the device and the joints as it cures. The method can also provide encapsulant edge capping to reduce device stresses.
Inventors
- 👤 Caroline A. Kovac
- 👤 Peter G. Ledermann
- 👤 Luu T. Nguyen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 19:52
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10W; H10W74/00; H10W74/01; H10W72/00; H10W72/701
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
79 words
Apparatus for encapsulating a surface and leads of an electronic device comprising: a fixture for holding said device, means to constrain said device to said fixture, means in said fixture to provide an air dam around said device while it is constrained to said fixture, means to deliver a metered amount of an encapsulating material to said surface on said device, and means associated with said air dam to control the spread of said encapsulating material on said surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
79 words
Apparatus for encapsulating a surface and leads of an electronic device comprising: a fixture for holding said device, means to constrain said device to said fixture, means in said fixture to provide an air dam around said device while it is constrained to said fixture, means to deliver a metered amount of an encapsulating material to said surface on said device, and means associated with said air dam to control the spread of said encapsulating material on said surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
63 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said fixture comprises a recess to hold said device, said means for applying a vacuum comprises a first conduit having an opening in said recess and coupled to a vacuum source and, said means to provide an air dam comprises a second conduit surrounding said recess and in fluid communication with a supply of gas under pressure.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
The apparatus of claim 2, further comprising means to heat said fixture.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus of claim 2, wherein said means to control the spread of said encapsulating material comprises means to control and regulate the air flow and temperature of said air dam.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said means to deliver a metered amount of encapsulating material comprises an ejection nozzle positioned above said fixture.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said fixture further comprises means to position a tape having a lead frame above said fixture.
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