Before revision: learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/how-chip-on-boards-are-made/all Glob-top Flexible circuit board In "tape-automated bonding", thin flat metal tape leads are attached to the semiconductor device pads, then welded to the printed circuit board.
After revision: Glob-top Flexible circuit board In "tape-automated bonding", thin flat metal tape leads are attached to the semiconductor device pads, then welded to the printed circuit board.