Abstract: A substrate for a microelectronic package comprising a substrate that has grooves on a surface for bonding. A method for preparing a substrate for bonding comprising forming a grooved surface in the substrate for accepting a die for bonding, wherein the grooves are of sufficient size to provide a substantially uniform die bond, but no so large as to nullify the thermal path to the underlying substrate.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 12, 2000
Date of Patent:
June 4, 2002
Assignee:
CMC Wireless Components, Inc.
Inventors:
Erich K. Rubel, Jonathan H. Harris, Gabriel M. Carrasco