Abstract: A clip for securing one or more cables associated with a computing device includes a baseplate, a first wall, and a second wall. The first wall and the second wall extend from the baseplate. The first wall has a first inward projection at a distal end thereof. The second wall has a second inward projection at a distal end thereof. The first wall is generally parallel to the second wall. The first wall and the second wall are spaced apart from each other by an interior space configured to receive the one or more cables. The first inward projection and the second inward projection aid in preventing the one or more cables from moving outside of the interior space.

Abstract: A clip for securing one or more cables associated with a computing device includes a baseplate, a first wall, and a second wall. The first wall and the second wall extend from the baseplate. The first wall has a first inward projection at a distal end thereof. The second wall has a second inward projection at a distal end thereof. The first wall is generally parallel to the second wall. The first wall and the second wall are spaced apart from each other by an interior space configured to receive the one or more cables. The first inward projection and the second inward projection aid in preventing the one or more cables from moving outside of the interior space.

Abstract: A circuit board includes a substrate, a plurality of contacts disposed on a surface of the substrate, and a solder mask. The contacts have a plurality of plating regions and a metal layer on the plating regions, and the plating regions have at least two different sizes. The solder mask covers the surface of the substrate and covers edges of the plating regions, in which topmost surfaces of the contacts are below a top surface of the solder mask, and a gap between the topmost surfaces of the contacts and the top surface of the solder mask is larger than 0 ?m and is smaller than 5 ?m.

Abstract: A circuit board includes a substrate, a plurality of contacts disposed on a surface of the substrate, and a solder mask. The contacts have a plurality of plating regions and a metal layer on the plating regions, and the plating regions have at least two different sizes. The solder mask covers the surface of the substrate and covers edges of the plating regions, in which topmost surfaces of the contacts are below a top surface of the solder mask, and a gap between the topmost surfaces of the contacts and the top surface of the solder mask is larger than 0 ?m and is smaller than 5 ?m.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a circuit board includes forming a conductive layer on a surface of a substrate, and patterning the conductive layer to define a plurality of plating regions and a plurality of plating lines. The plating regions have at least two different sizes, a first group of the plating regions are interconnected by a first plating line of the plating lines, and a second group of the plating regions are interconnected by a second plating line of the plating lines. A ratio of a total area of the first group of the plating regions to a total area of the second group of the plating regions is from about 1 to about 5. A solder mask is formed on the surface of the substrate to cover the plating lines and partially expose the plating regions. At least one metal layer is electroplated on the exposed plating regions.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a circuit board includes forming a conductive layer on a surface of a substrate, and patterning the conductive layer to define a plurality of plating regions and a plurality of plating lines. The plating regions have at least two different sizes, a first group of the plating regions are interconnected by a first plating line of the plating lines, and a second group of the plating regions are interconnected by a second plating line of the plating lines. A ratio of a total area of the first group of the plating regions to a total area of the second group of the plating regions is from about 1 to about 5. A solder mask is formed on the surface of the substrate to cover the plating lines and partially expose the plating regions. At least one metal layer is electroplated on the exposed plating regions.

Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a thermal-effect unit and a processing unit. The thermal-effect unit generates an electrical energy and forms a temporary channel when experiencing a thermal cycle. The processing unit has a thermal-cycle number, and updates the thermal-cycle number through the temporary channel in response to the electrical energy.

Abstract: A carrier tray as described herein includes a container having pockets for holding electrical components such as integrated circuits during manufacturing, and a device coupled to the container for tracking usage of the carrier tray into and out of process chambers used for performing particular processes on the electrical components carried therein. Stations and methods of using the carrier tray are also described herein.

Abstract: A leadframe includes a die paddle and leads, in which the back side of the die paddle has a fillister. The fillister defines a rim surrounding a recess, and the recess accommodates protrusion of fusible material. Also, a package includes such a leadframe. Also, a method for making a leadframe includes patterning a sheet of metal to form a die paddle and leads, and forming a fillister in the back side of the die paddle.

Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a thermal-effect unit and a processing unit. The thermal-effect unit generates an electrical energy and forms a temporary channel when experiencing a thermal cycle. The processing unit has a thermal-cycle number, and updates the thermal-cycle number through the temporary channel in response to the electrical energy.

Abstract: A carrier tray as described herein includes a container having pockets for holding electrical components such as integrated circuits during manufacturing, and a device coupled to the container for tracking usage of the carrier tray into and out of process chambers used for performing particular processes on the electrical components carried therein. Stations and methods of using the carrier tray are also described herein.

Abstract: A leadframe includes a die paddle and leads, in which the back side of the die paddle has a fillister. The fillister defines a rim surrounding a recess, and the recess accommodates protrusion of fusible material. Also, a package includes such a leadframe. Also, a method for making a leadframe includes patterning a sheet of metal to form a die paddle and leads, and forming a fillister in the back side of the die paddle.

Abstract: A semiconductor packaging device comprises a carrier having at least a cavity/a slot thereon, at least a chip has a back surface and an active surface with a plurality of first bonding pads. The chip is affixed to the cavity to expose the active surface. A first insulating layer is on the active surface and the carrier comprises first plating through holes connected to first bonding pads and via the first insulating layer. A multi-layer structure on the first insulating layer comprises a plurality of conductive layout lines, second plating through holes therein, and a second insulating layer, exposed ball pads, and flip-chip pads thereon. The first plating through holes are electrically connected with the conductive layout lines, the second plating through holes, the exposed ball pads, and the flip-chip pads. The first solder balls are affixed to the ball pads.

Abstract: A semiconductor packaging device comprises a carrier having at least a cavity or a slot thereon. At least a chip has a back surface and an active surface with a plurality of first bonding pads. The chip is affixed to the cavity to expose the active surface. A first insulating layer is on the active surface and the carrier, which comprises first via-conductor connected to first bonding pads and via the first insulating layer. A multi-layer structure on the first insulating layer comprises a plurality of conductive layout lines, second via-conductor therein, and a second insulating layer, exposed ball pads, and flip-chip pads thereon. The first via-conductor are electrically connected with the conductive layout lines, the second via-conductor, the exposed ball pads, and the flip-chip pads. The first solder balls are affixed to the ball pads, and at least a second chip is affixed to the flip-chip pads through a plurality of second solder balls.

Abstract: A multi-chip package is provided. A first die pad has a first chip attaching surface and a first unoccupied surface. A second die pad has a second chip attaching surface and a second unoccupied surface. The connecting structures are used for connecting the first die pad and the second die pad. The inner leads has wire connecting surfaces. The wire connecting surfaces, the first chip attaching surface and the second unoccupied surface face the same direction. A first chip has a first active surface and a first inactive surface. The first inactive surface is attached to the first chip attaching surface. A second chip has a second active surface and a second inactive surface. Part of the second active surface is attached to the second chip attaching surface. The wires are used for electrically connecting the first active surface and the second active surface to the wire connecting surfaces.

Abstract: A multi-chip package is provided. A first die pad has a first chip attaching surface and a first unoccupied surface. A second die pad has a second chip attaching surface and a second unoccupied surface. The connecting structures are used for connecting the first die pad and the second die pad. The inner leads has wire connecting surfaces. The wire connecting surfaces, the first chip attaching surface and the second unoccupied surface face the same direction. A first chip has a first active surface and a first inactive surface. The first inactive surface is attached to the first chip attaching surface. A second chip has a second active surface and a second inactive surface. Part of the second active surface is attached to the second chip attaching surface. The wires are used for electrically connecting the first active surface and the second active surface to the wire connecting surfaces.

Abstract: A semiconductor packaging device has a carrier having at least a portion configured for containing a chip. The chip, affixing to the portion with sidewall, has a back surface an active surface, which multitudes of bonding pads are on the active surface. One insulating layer on the active surface and carrier has multitudes of conductive holes corresponding to the first bonding pads. A multi-layer structure on the insulating layer is configured for providing electrical connection to the conductive holes. Another insulating layer, affixed on one of the carrier and the multi-layer structure, has another conductive holes electrically connected to the conductive holes. Multitudes of solder balls, on at least one of the carrier and latter insulating layer, electrically connect the latter conductive holes.

Abstract: A stacking multi-chip device comprises a substrate having a recess, stud bumpers or conductive stud strips thereon. A low die has a back surface affixed in the recess or the substrate, and has a first active surface comprising a plurality of bonding pads. The bonding pads of the low die have a set of elongate conductors connected to the substrate. An upper die has a back surface and a second active surface comprising a plurality of bonding pads. The bonding pads of the upper die have a plurality of stud bumpers connected to the stud bumpers, conductive stud strips, or the substrate by the method of reflow or anti-tropic conductive film. The second active surface is faced towards said first active surface and is offset stacked atop the low die to expose all bonding pads.

Abstract: A semiconductor package body having a lead frame. The lead frame is electrically connected to a semiconductor chip via at least one bonding wire in the semiconductor package body. The lead frame has a die pedestal having a first surface and a second surface opposite each other, a base pad disposed outside the die pedestal, at least one connecting part providing a connection between the die pedestal and the base pad, and a plurality of leads. Each lead has an electrical connecting portion and a connecting foot portion, in which the electrical connecting portion is electrically connected to the semiconductor chip via the bonding wire, and the connecting foot portion is exposed to the exterior of the semiconductor package body, thereby providing enhanced heat dissipation.

Abstract: A stacked semiconductor packaging device consists of at least a stacked multi-chip device comprising a substrate. A first chip has a back surface faced towards the substrate and an active surface comprising a plurality of bonding pads which have a first set of elongate conductors connected to the substrate. A second chip has another back surface and another active surface comprising a plurality of bonding pads which have a second set of elongate conductors connected to the substrate. The active surface of the second chip is faced towards the active surface of said first chip and is stacked atop the first chip so as to expose all of the bonding pads. The face-to-face arrangement of the first chip and the second chip can reduce the whole packing height.