Abstract: A package for an integrated circuit includes a circuit board 122 for mounting the integrated circuit 114 having a first surface and a second surface, a connection device positioned on the first surface of the circuit board 122 for electrically connecting the integrated circuit 114 and the integrated circuit 114 being positioned on the second surface of the integrated circuit 114.

Abstract: A package for an integrated circuit includes a circuit board 122 for mounting the integrated circuit 114 having a first surface and a second surface, a connection device positioned on the first surface of the circuit board 122 for electrically connecting the integrated circuit 114 and the integrated circuit 114 being positioned on the second surface of the integrated circuit 114.

Abstract: A system (30) and method for preheating molding compound in the form of resin pellets (20) used in molding integrated circuits (50). A slanted plate (36) is connected to an electrode (31) to preheat resin pellets (20). The slanted plate (36) produces a temperature gradient in pellets (20) with a high temperature end (21) and a lower temperature end (22). A preheated pellet (20) with the lower temperature end (22) first is placed in a mold pot (40). A transfer ram (46) contacts the high temperature end (21) of the pellet (20) to deform the pellet (20) and fill any void spaces between the pellet (20) and surrounding mold pot bushing (44). The ram (46) continues to deform the pellet (20) to force air or other gases from the mold pot bushing (44) and to inject molding compound into a mold cavity (42).