Patent ID: 6222263
Filing Date: 2001-04-24
Classification: H01L

Abstract:
An electronic chip assembly in which structural support is provided, said assembly comprising:a substrate having a surface with electrical connections thereon;an electronic circuit chip affixed face down to said surface of said substrate so as to make electrical connections to said conductors;thermally conductive material disposed on the non-face down side of said chip;a substantially flat, thermally conductive lid disposed over said chip and in thermal contact with said thermally conductive material, said lid having a greater horizontal extent than said chip, said lid therefore having an overhanging portion, said overhanging portion having at least three apertures formed therethrough, said apertures being countersunk on at least one side;at least three pads disposed on said surface of said substrate and affixed thereto, beneath each of said three apertures respectively; andhardenable adhesive material disposed within said apertures and in contact with said pads and said lid so as to bond said lid to said substrate.