Patent ID: 6416398
Filing Date: 2002-07-09
Classification: B24B,H01L,H05K,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
An apparatus for substantially planarizing a plurality of outer surfaces of an array of solder bumps attached to a bumped device, comprising:a planarization member engageable with at least some of the plurality of outer surfaces, the planarization member applying a planarization action on one or more of the plurality of outer surfaces to substantially planarize the solder bumps; a securing element engageable with the bumped device to securely position the bumped device during engagement of the planarization member with the outer surfaces; and a load device engageable with at least one of the bumped device or the planarization member to urge the at least some outer surfaces of thy bumped device into engagement with the planarization member.