Patent ID: 7524698
Filing Date: 2009-04-28
Classification: H01L,H05K

Abstract:
1. A method for handling at least one oriented half plated ball embedded in a foil such that said at least one oriented half plated ball protrudes on both faces of said foil, using a caved-cover clam comprising at least one cavity having the shape and the size of approximately half of said half plated ball, said method comprising the steps of: positioning said foil comprising said at least one oriented half plated ball on a clam receiving tool; positioning the caved-cover clam so that said at least one cavity fits on said at least one oriented half plated ball wherein said positioning operates to separate said foil from said at least one oriented half plated ball; lifting the caved-cover clam entrapping said at least one oriented half plated ball in said at least one cavity; positioning the caved-cover clam according to the target position of said at least one oriented half plated ball; freeing said at least one oriented half plated ball; and, lifting the caved-cover clam.