Abstract: An integrated circuit assembly includes a base board, an interposer, and an array of solder balls electrically and structurally interconnecting the interposer and the base board. The interposer has a backbone layer having a backbone stiffness, a first compliant layer affixed to the backbone layer between the backbone layer and the integrated circuit and having a first-layer stiffness of less than the backbone stiffness, and a second compliant layer affixed to the backbone layer between the backbone layer and the base board and having a second-layer stiffness of less than the backbone stiffness. An integrated circuit is supported on the interposer. The integrated circuit includes integrated-circuit bonding pads thereon and a bonding pad protective coating overlying the integrated-circuit bonding pads. An electrical interconnect extends from the integrated circuit to at least one of the solder balls, and a cover overlies and protects the integrated circuit.

Abstract: A security frame assembly for vehicle license plates provides for the complete enclosure of the plate and any dated registration decals thereon in order to prevent or increase the difficulty of the theft thereof. The device comprises a peripheral frame with a tough transparent overlay, secured to the vehicle using standard threaded fasteners. The heads of the fasteners are concealed by caps which require the use of a special tool for their removal. The transparent overlay provides for the display of the complete plate, while also protecting the plate and registration sticker from easy theft. While a determined thief could take the plate and frame, the device would require additional time which would increase the risk of being apprehended for the thief and thus make the protected plate an unattractive risk. However, the device would permit the theft of the plate and frame without damage to the vehicle, thus saving the vehicle owner any potential repair costs.