Patent ID: 6561410
Filing Date: 2003-05-13
Classification: G06F,H05K,Y02P,Y10T

Abstract:
A method comprising:making a multi-layer printed circuit board having a plurality of metal lines in a single layer; and making first, second, and, third sets of solder regions on opposite surfaces of the board, each set of solder regions to be soldered to a plurality of terminals of a respective integrated circuit (IC) package, each solder region in a respective set to be soldered to a respective terminal of the respective IC package, each of the metal lines shorts a respective solder region of the first set to solder regions of the second and third sets, the second and third sets are disposed on opposite sides of the board so that each solder region of the second set is directly opposite a respective solder region of the third set, and each of the first, second, and third sets is arranged in substantially a U-shape.