Abstract: A solderability alignment tool for aligning conductive interface surfaces of an IC with predetermined interface surfaces on a test board. The solderability tool includes a platen having a support surface for supporting a test board and an IC displacement assembly including an elongate tubular member in selective fluid communication with a vacuum source for precisely locating an IC on said test board. The tool may also include a microscope positioned opposite the platen support surface for precisely observing the position and alignment of the IC on said test board.

Abstract: Semiconductor devices and methods for their assembly are described in which IC packages may be combined in novel configurations. A multi-package semiconductor device system and associated methods for its construction include a plurality of packaged semiconductor devices, each provided with at least one lateral electrical contact. The plurality of packaged semiconductor devices so provided are fixed in a coplanar configuration and have the adjacent lateral contacts coupled for operation in concert.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for preparing semiconductor integrated circuits (“ICs”), particularly ball grid arrays (“BGAs”), quad flat packs (“QFPs”) and dual in line packages (“DIPs”) for failure analysis (“FA”) using a variety of techniques, including emission microscopy (“EM”) and externally induced voltage alteration (“XIVA”). This system and method requires precision thinning and polishing of the semiconductor IC device to expose the backside of the die and mounting of the semiconductor device on a secondary package assembly.

Abstract: The invention adds a camping tent to pickup trucks by taking advantage of already-installed rigid pickup bed covers. Flexible tent material is adapted to be attached to the inside of a raised rigid cover, so that a tent is formed when the cover is lifted to its raised position above the bed of a pickup truck. The attachment is by means of a bracket installed on the underside of the cover. The tent is adapted to be quickly unfolded and attached to the tailgate and side panels of the truck with quick-release fastening means. Care is taken to prevent rain water from entering the shelter thus formed by folding the tent over the edge of the tailgate, attaching it to the side panels of the truck to form a water-tight interface, and providing rain flaps to deflect rain water over the fenders of the truck and away from the interior of the bed.