公开(公告)号：US08151872B2

公开(公告)日：2012-04-10

申请号：US11725091

申请日：2007-03-16

Applicant: Thomas H. Di Stefano

Inventor： Thomas H. Di Stefano

IPC: F25B29/00 ,  F28F7/00 ,  F28F27/00 ,  F28F27/02

CPC classification number: F28F27/00 ,  F24H9/00 ,  F25B7/00 ,  F25B29/00 ,  F25B49/02 ,  F25B2400/01 ,  F25B2600/2521 ,  F25D17/02 ,  F25D19/00 ,  H01L23/473 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/1433 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: Apparatus to control a temperature of a device that includes: a thermal head adapted to be thermally contacted to the device; a combined path to the thermal head; a first path maintained at a first temperature and connected to the combined path; a second path maintained at a second temperature different from the first temperature and connected to the combined path; a third path connected to the combined path; a pump assembly operable to circulate thermal transfer fluid: from the thermal head, through each of the first, second and third paths, from each of the first, second and third paths, through the combined path, and from the combined path, to and through the thermal head; and a valve assembly operable to control amounts of thermal transfer fluid that flow into the first and second paths, thereby controlling the temperature.

Abstract translation: 用于控制装置的温度的装置，包括：适于与装置热接触的热敏头; 通向热头的组合路径; 保持在第一温度并连接到组合路径的第一路径; 维持在不同于第一温度的第二温度并连接到组合路径的第二路径; 连接到组合路径的第三路径; 泵组件，其可操作以使热转印流体从热敏头通过第一，第二和第三路径中的每一个通过第一，第二和第三路径中的每一个通过组合路径，并且从组合路径到达和 通过热头; 以及阀组件，其可操作以控制流入第一和第二路径的热传递流体的量，从而控制温度。

公开(公告)号：US20110074458A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-31

申请号：US12890530

申请日：2010-09-24

Applicant: Thomas H. Di Stefano ,  Peter T. Di Stefano

Inventor： Thomas H. Di Stefano ,  Peter T. Di Stefano

IPC: G01R31/20

CPC classification number: G01R31/2893 ,  G01R1/0466 ,  G01R31/2863

Abstract: One embodiment is a transport apparatus for moving carriers of microelectronic devices along a track, the transport apparatus including: (a) a track with two rails adapted to support the carriers; (b) a trolley adapted to be transported in a direction along the track by a linear actuator; and (c) a first and a second engagement feature attached to the trolley wherein the first engagement feature is adapted to engage temporarily with a first of the carriers, and the second engagement feature is adapted to engage temporarily with a second of the carriers; wherein a predetermined movement of the trolley slidably moves the first carrier onto a test position and slidably moves the second carrier off the test position simultaneously.

Abstract translation: 一个实施例是用于沿着轨道移动微电子装置的载体的传送装置，所述传送装置包括：（a）具有适于支撑所述载体的两个轨道的轨道; （b）适于通过线性致动器沿着轨道的方向传送的手推车; 以及（c）第一和第二接合特征附接到手推车，其中第一接合特征适于暂时与第一载体接合，并且第二接合特征适于暂时与第二载体接合; 其中所述手推车的预定移动将所述第一行星架滑动地移动到测试位置，并且将所述第二行星架同时滑动地移动到所述测试位置。

公开(公告)号：US07834447B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-16

申请号：US11811458

申请日：2007-06-11

Applicant: Konstantine N. Karavakis ,  Thomas H. Di Stefano ,  Peter T. Di Stefano

Inventor： Konstantine N. Karavakis ,  Thomas H. Di Stefano ,  Peter T. Di Stefano

IPC: H01L23/34

CPC classification number: H01L23/433 ,  G01R31/2874 ,  H01L23/3677 ,  H01L23/3737 ,  H01L24/32 ,  H01L2224/32225 ,  H01L2224/32245 ,  H01L2924/01004 ,  H01L2924/01046 ,  H01L2924/01078 ,  H01L2924/01079 ,  H01L2924/14 ,  H01L2924/1461 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention is a compliant thermal contactor that includes a resilient metal film having a plurality of first thermally conductive, compliant posts disposed in an array on a top side thereof and a plurality of second thermally conductive, compliant posts disposed in an array on a bottom side thereof.

公开(公告)号：US20090325394A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-31

申请号：US12552803

申请日：2009-09-02

Applicant: Thomas H. Di Stefano

Inventor： Thomas H. Di Stefano

IPC: H01R12/00

CPC classification number: H01R13/2471 ,  G01R1/045 ,  G01R1/0466 ,  G01R1/0483 ,  G01R1/06738 ,  H01R12/52 ,  H01R2201/20

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention is a socket useful to contact an electronic device, the socket including: (a) a body comprised of two or more contactor holder plates, each including one or more through holes; and (b) one or more contactors are disposed in one or more of the through holes; wherein an aperture in the body is adapted for introduction of thermal transfer fluid between two or more of the contactor holder plates.

Abstract translation: 本发明的一个实施例是一种可用于接触电子设备的插座，插座包括：（a）由两个或更多个接触器保持板组成的主体，每个包括一个或多个通孔; 和（b）一个或多个接触器设置在一个或多个通孔中; 其中所述主体中的孔适于在所述接触器保持板之间的两个或更多个之间引入热传递流体。

公开(公告)号：US07491069B1

公开(公告)日：2009-02-17

申请号：US11970394

申请日：2008-01-07

Applicant: Thomas H. Di Stefano ,  Anthony B. Faraci ,  Konstantine Karavakis ,  Peter T. Di Stefano

Inventor： Thomas H. Di Stefano ,  Anthony B. Faraci ,  Konstantine Karavakis ,  Peter T. Di Stefano

IPC: H01R12/00

CPC classification number: H01R13/2407 ,  G01R1/0491 ,  G01R1/06722 ,  G01R1/07314 ,  G01R3/00 ,  H01R13/111

Abstract: A self-cleaning socket for contacting terminals on a microelectronic device wherein the first end of compliant tubular contactors rotate and wipe against terminals urged downwardly against the first end of the contactors. A rotational wipe of a contactor against a mating terminal breaks through any surface contamination layers on the terminal, thereby producing good electrical contact therebetween. Rotation of the first end of a contactor is caused by a downward deflection of a collar supported by two or more helical legs along a midsection of the contactor. Deflection of the collar distorts the resilient helical legs, each of which exerts a force on the collar which add up to produce a torsional force on the collar, thereby providing a rotational wipe in response to a downward urging of a terminal against the contactor. A void along the axis of the tubular contactor provides a reservoir to hold debris dislodged from the terminal and to keep the debris from interfering with operation of the contactor.

Abstract translation: 一种用于接触微电子装置上的端子的自清洁插座，其中柔性管状接触器的第一端旋转并且擦拭抵靠接触器的第一端向下的端子。 接触器抵靠配合端子的旋转擦拭物破坏端子上的任何表面污染层，从而在它们之间产生良好的电接触。 接触器第一端的旋转是由沿着接触器的中部两个或更多个螺旋腿支撑的轴环的向下偏转引起的。 衣领的偏转扭曲了弹性螺旋腿，每个弹性螺旋腿在颈圈上施加一个力，加在轴环上产生扭转力，从而响应于端子向着接触器的向下推动而提供旋转擦拭物。 沿着管状接触器的轴线的空隙提供储存器以保持从端子移出的碎屑并且保持碎屑免受接触器的操作的干扰。

公开(公告)号：US20070273398A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-29

申请号：US11527886

申请日：2006-09-27

Applicant: Peter T. Di Stefano ,  Thomas H. Di Stefano

Inventor： Peter T. Di Stefano ,  Thomas H. Di Stefano

IPC: G01R31/02

CPC classification number: G01R1/0433 ,  G01R31/2886

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention is a mounting apparatus that includes: (a) a first ring having a first surface and a second surface; (b) a second ring having a first surface and a second surface, which second ring is movable with respect to the first ring; (c) a first flexible diaphragm attached to: (i) the first surface of the first ring along a first-surface-first-ring attachment perimeter that encloses a first effective surface area, and (ii) the first surface of the second ring along a first-surface-second-ring attachment perimeter; and (d) a second flexible diaphragm attached to: (i) the second surface of the first ring along a second-surface-first-ring attachment perimeter that encloses a second effective surface area, and (ii) the second surface of the second ring at a second-surface-second-ring attachment perimeter; wherein: the first and second flexible diaphragms and the first and second rings form a chamber with one or more intake apertures.

Abstract translation: 本发明的一个实施例是一种安装装置，其包括：（a）具有第一表面和第二表面的第一环; （b）具有第一表面和第二表面的第二环，所述第二环可相对于所述第一环移动; （c）第一柔性膜片，其附接到：（i）沿着包围第一有效表面积的第一表面 - 第一环附接周边的第一环的第一表面，和（ii）第二环的第一表面 沿着第一表面 - 第二环附接周边; 和（d）第二柔性膜片，其附接到：（i）第一环的第二表面沿着包围第二有效表面积的第二表面 - 第一环附接周边，和（ii）第二表面的第二表面 环在第二表面 - 第二环附接周边; 其中：第一和第二柔性隔膜以及第一和第二环形成具有一个或多个进气孔的室。

公开(公告)号：US20070267188A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-22

申请号：US11598989

申请日：2006-11-14

Applicant: Peter T. Di Stefano ,  Thomas H. Di Stefano

Inventor： Peter T. Di Stefano ,  Thomas H. Di Stefano

IPC: G05D23/00 ,  G05D23/13

CPC classification number: G05D23/1393

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention is a method for setting and controlling temperature of a device that includes: (a) thermally contacting the device to a heat transfer apparatus, the heat transfer apparatus having an apparatus intake to receive thermal transfer fluid, an apparatus exhaust to output thermal transfer fluid, and a conduit to conduct thermal transfer fluid from the apparatus intake to the apparatus exhaust through the heat transfer apparatus; (b) flowing a first thermal transfer fluid in a first thermal control circuit at a first temperature, and flowing a second thermal transfer fluid in a second thermal control circuit at a second temperature; (c) at a first predetermined time, directing the first thermal transfer fluid to flow to the apparatus intake, and from the apparatus exhaust back to the first thermal control circuit and the second thermal transfer fluid to flow in the second thermal control circuit without flowing to the apparatus intake; and (d) at a second predetermined time, directing the second thermal transfer fluid to flow to the apparatus intake, and from the apparatus exhaust back to the second thermal control circuit and the first thermal transfer fluid to flow in the first thermal control circuit without flowing to the apparatus intake.

Abstract translation: 本发明的一个实施例是一种用于设置和控制装置的温度的方法，该方法包括：（a）将该装置与传热装置热接触，该传热装置具有用于接收热转印流体的装置入口，装置排气 输出热转印流体，以及导管，用于将热传递流体从装置进口传导到装置通过传热装置排出; （b）在第一温度下使第一热控制回路中的第一传热流体流动，并在第二温度下使第二热传导流体流过第二热控制回路; （c）在第一预定时间，引导所述第一传热流体流向所述装置进气口，并且从所述设备排出回到所述第一热控制回路，并且所述第二热传递流体在所述第二热控制回路中流动而不流动 到设备摄入; 和（d）在第二预定时间，引导第二传热流体流向设备进气口，并且从设备排出回到第二热控制回路和第一传热流体在第一热控制回路中流动而没有 流到设备摄入。

公开(公告)号：US06771084B2

公开(公告)日：2004-08-03

申请号：US10198974

申请日：2002-07-19

Applicant: Thomas H. Di Stefano

Inventor： Thomas H. Di Stefano

IPC: G01R3102

CPC classification number: G01R1/06733 ,  G01R1/06727 ,  G01R1/06738 ,  G01R1/06744 ,  G01R1/06755 ,  G01R3/00

Abstract: A small single-sided compliant probe is provided that includes a conductive tip, which is positioned on a supporting surface in a manner that allows a tip on the probe to move flexibly with respect to the supporting surface in close proximity to adjacent probes in an array. The probe tip moves vertically in response to the force of a mating contact pad as it biased against the tip. Mechanical compliance of the probe allows electrical contact to be made reliably between the probe and a corresponding contact pad on a microelectronic device, where the mechanical compliance accommodates variations in height of the contact pad.

Abstract translation: 提供了一个小的单面兼容的探针，其包括导电尖端，其以允许探针上的尖端相对于支撑表面灵活地移动的方式定位在支撑表面上，所述支撑表面紧邻阵列中的相邻探针 。 探针尖端响应于配合接触垫的力而垂直移动，因为它偏压在尖端上。 探针的机械顺应性允许在探针与微电子器件上的相应接触焊盘之间可靠地进行电接触，其中机械顺应性适应接触垫的高度变化。

公开(公告)号：US5915170A

公开(公告)日：1999-06-22

申请号：US931680

申请日：1997-09-16

Applicant: Kurt Raab ,  Thomas Pickett ,  Thomas H. Di Stefano

Inventor： Kurt Raab ,  Thomas Pickett ,  Thomas H. Di Stefano

IPC: H01L21/56 ,  H01L21/60 ,  H01L23/48 ,  H01L23/498 ,  H05K1/11 ,  H05K3/36 ,  H05K3/40 ,  H01L21/44 ,  H01L21/48 ,  H01L21/50

CPC classification number: H01L24/81 ,  H01L21/56 ,  H01L21/563 ,  H01L23/49811 ,  H01L23/49827 ,  H01L23/4985 ,  H01L24/72 ,  H05K3/4084 ,  H01L2224/16 ,  H01L2224/73203 ,  H01L2224/81801 ,  H01L2224/83136 ,  H01L2924/01005 ,  H01L2924/01006 ,  H01L2924/01027 ,  H01L2924/01029 ,  H01L2924/01033 ,  H01L2924/01074 ,  H01L2924/01087 ,  H01L2924/014 ,  H05K1/118 ,  H05K2201/0133 ,  H05K2201/0394 ,  H05K2201/0397 ,  H05K2201/09081 ,  H05K2201/091 ,  H05K2203/063 ,  H05K3/361

Abstract: A method of making a multiple part compliant interface for a microelectronic package including the steps of providing a first microelectronic element having electrically conductive parts, providing an array of curable elastomer support pads in contact with the first microelectronic element, curing the curable elastomer support pads while the support pads remain in contact with the first microelectronic element and providing an array of adhesive pads in contact with the support pads, whereby each adhesive pad is disposed over and in substantial alignment with one of the support pads. A second microelectronic element having electrically conductive parts is then assembled in contact with the array of adhesive pads by abutting the second microelectronic element against the array of adhesive pads and compressing the adhesive pads and support pads between the first and second microelectronic elements. The array of adhesive pads are then cured and the electrically conductive parts of the first and second microelectronic elements are interconnected. The array of support pads define channels running between any two adjacent support pads. A flowable curable elastomer encapsulant may be disposed within the channels after the electrically connecting step. Preferably, the support pads, adhesive pads and the encapsulant comprise substantially similar materials, such as silicone, in order to avoid problems associated with thermal cycling, such as air entrapment and/or voiding.

Abstract translation: 制造用于微电子封装的多部件兼容接口的方法，包括以下步骤：提供具有导电部件的第一微电子元件，提供与第一微电子元件接触的可固化弹性体支撑垫阵列，固化可固化弹性体支撑垫，同时 所述支撑垫保持与所述第一微电子元件接触并提供与所述支撑垫接触的粘合剂垫阵列，由此每个粘合垫设置在所述支撑垫中的一个上并且与所述支撑垫中的一个基本对齐。 具有导电部件的第二微电子元件然后通过将第二微电子元件抵靠粘合剂焊盘阵列并将第一和第二微电子元件之间的粘合剂焊盘和支撑焊盘压紧而组装成与粘合剂焊盘阵列接触。 然后固化粘合垫阵列，并且第一和第二微电子元件的导电部分互连。 支撑垫的阵列限定在任何两个相邻支撑垫之间运行的通道。 在电连接步骤之后，可流动的可固化的弹性体密封剂可以设置在通道内。 优选地，支撑垫，粘合垫和密封剂包括基本相似的材料，例如硅树脂，以避免与热循环相关的问题，例如空气截留和/或排空。

公开(公告)号：US08970244B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-03

申请号：US12890530

申请日：2010-09-24

Applicant: Thomas H. Di Stefano ,  Peter T. Di Stefano

Inventor： Thomas H. Di Stefano ,  Peter T. Di Stefano

IPC: G01R31/20 ,  G01R31/28 ,  G01R1/04

CPC classification number: G01R31/2893 ,  G01R1/0466 ,  G01R31/2863

Abstract: One embodiment is a transport apparatus for moving carriers of microelectronic devices along a track, the transport apparatus including: (a) a track with two rails adapted to support the carriers; (b) a trolley adapted to be transported in a direction along the track by a linear actuator; and (c) a first and a second engagement feature attached to the trolley wherein the first engagement feature is adapted to engage temporarily with a first of the carriers, and the second engagement feature is adapted to engage temporarily with a second of the carriers; wherein a predetermined movement of the trolley slidably moves the first carrier onto a test position and slidably moves the second carrier off the test position simultaneously.

Abstract translation: 一个实施例是用于沿着轨道移动微电子装置的载体的传送装置，所述传送装置包括：（a）具有适于支撑所述载体的两个轨道的轨道; （b）适于通过线性致动器沿着轨道的方向传送的手推车; 以及（c）第一和第二接合特征附接到手推车，其中第一接合特征适于暂时与第一载体接合，并且第二接合特征适于暂时与第二载体接合; 其中所述手推车的预定移动将所述第一行星架滑动地移动到测试位置，并且将所述第二行星架同时滑动地移动到所述测试位置。