Patent ID: 7678613
Filing Date: 2010-03-16
Classification: H01L

Abstract:
1. A method, comprising: attaching a mechanical divider to a mounting substrate, wherein the mechanical divider comprises a base surface contacting the mounting substrate; a lower wall surface extending upwardly from the base surface; an upper wall surface integral to the lower wall surface; and a ledge surface extending between and integral to the lower wall surface and the upper wall surface; dispensing a first layer of underfill material on the mounting substrate; placing at least a first portion of an active surface of an integrated circuit on the first layer of underfill material and a second portion of the active surface on the ledge surface of the mechanical divider; abutting a side wall of the integrated circuit to the upper wall surface of the mechanical divider; and shielding at least a portion of the active surface of the integrated circuit from out-gassing from the first layer of underfill material with the mechanical divider, wherein the ledge surface is formed prior to placing the second portion of the active surface of the integrated circuit on the ledge surface.