Patents by Inventor Andre McKenzie

Andre McKenzie has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 8728864
    Abstract: A portable memory card formed from a multi-die assembly, and methods of fabricating same, are disclosed. One such multi-die assembly includes an LGA SiP semiconductor package and a leadframe-based SMT package both affixed to a PCB. The multi-die assembly thus formed may be encased within a standard lid to form a completed portable memory card, such as a standard SD™ card. Test pads on the LGA SiP package, used for testing operation of the package after it is fabricated, may also be used for physically and electrically coupling the LGA SiP package to the PCB.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: SanDisk Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Ning Ye, Robert C. Miller, Cheemen Yu, Hem Takiar, Andre McKenzie
  • Patent number: 8318535
    Abstract: A portable memory card formed from a multi-die assembly, and methods of fabricating same, are disclosed. One such multi-die assembly includes an LGA SiP semiconductor package and a leadframe-based SMT package both affixed to a PCB. The multi-die assembly thus formed may be encased within a standard lid to form a completed portable memory card, such as a standard SD™ card. Test pads on the LGA SiP package, used for testing operation of the package after it is fabricated, may also be used for physically and electrically coupling the LGA SiP package to the PCB.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: SanDisk Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Ning Ye, Robert C. Miller, Cheemen Yu, Hem Takiar, Andre McKenzie
  • Patent number: 7772686
    Abstract: A portable memory card formed from a multi-die assembly, and methods of fabricating same, are disclosed. One such multi-die assembly includes an LGA SiP semiconductor package and a leadframe-based SMT package both affixed to a PCB. The multi-die assembly thus formed may be encased within a standard lid to form a completed portable memory card, such as a standard SD™ card. Test pads on the LGA SiP package, used for testing operation of the package after it is fabricated, may also be used for physically and electrically coupling the LGA SiP package to the PCB.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: SanDisk Corporation
    Inventors: Ning Ye, Robert C. Miller, Cheemen Yu, Hem Takiar, Andre McKenzie
  • Publication number: 20090001365
    Abstract: A portable memory card formed from a multi-die assembly, and methods of fabricating same, are disclosed. One such multi-die assembly includes an LGA SiP semiconductor package and a leadframe-based SMT package both affixed to a PCB. The multi-die assembly thus formed may be encased within a standard lid to form a completed portable memory card, such as a standard SD™ card. Test pads on the LGA SiP package, used for testing operation of the package after it is fabricated, may also be used for physically and electrically coupling the LGA SiP package to the PCB.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2007
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Inventors: Ning Ye, Robert C. Miller, Cheemen Yu, Hem Takiar, Andre McKenzie
  • Publication number: 20090004776
    Abstract: A portable memory card formed from a multi-die assembly, and methods of fabricating same, are disclosed. One such multi-die assembly includes an LGA SiP semiconductor package and a leadframe-based SMT package both affixed to a PCB. The multi-die assembly thus formed may be encased within a standard lid to form a completed portable memory card, such as a standard SD™ card. Test pads on the LGA SiP package, used for testing operation of the package after it is fabricated, may also be used for physically and electrically coupling the LGA SiP package to the PCB.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2007
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Inventors: Ning Ye, Robert C. Miller, Cheemen Yu, Hem Takiar, Andre McKenzie
  • Publication number: 20070163109
    Abstract: A strip on which a plurality of integrated circuit package outlines may be fabricated within a plurality of process tools. The strip includes one or more fiducial notches and/or guide pin notches formed in an outer edge of the strip. The one or more fiducial and/or guide pin notches allow a position of the strip to be identified within at least one process tool of the plurality of process tools. By forming the notches in the outer periphery of the strip, the usable area on the strip on which integrated circuit package outlines may be formed is increased. The strip may alternatively include conventional fiducial and/or guide pin holes, with the molding compound applied at least partially around the holes on one or more sides of the strip. The strip may further alternatively include fiducial holes filled with a translucent material that provides stability to the strip while allowing the strip to be used with an optical recognition sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2005
    Publication date: July 19, 2007
    Inventors: Hem Takiar, Manickam Thavarajah, Ken Wang, Chih-Chin Liao, Andre McKenzie, Shrikar Bhagath, Han-Shiao Chen, Chin-Tien Chiu