Patent ID: 6977434
Filing Date: 2005-12-20
Classification: H01L,H05K

Abstract:
1. A semiconductor assembly, comprising: a semiconductor package comprising a substrate, a die positioned on the substrate, and a lid positioned on the die; a receiver sized to receive said semiconductor package; a clamp, said clamp engaging the lid of said semiconductor package and said receiver, said clamp applying a clamping force to the lid of said semiconductor package to hold said semiconductor package to said receiver; and a spring member positioned between said clamp and the substrate of said semiconductor package, said spring member comprising a plate-like member having an opening therein sized to receive the lid of said semiconductor package, said spring member also comprising a clamp contact portion contacting said clamp and a substrate contact portion contacting the substrate of said semiconductor package, said spring member transferring a portion of the clamping force from the lid of said semiconductor package to the substrate of said semiconductor package.