Patent ID: 6230569
Filing Date: 2001-05-15
Classification: G01M,G01N,G01R

Abstract:
A method for in-process quality assurance of a semiconductor device including a die and a lead or trace pattern, comprising:mounting a semiconductor die having a lead or trace pattern associated therewith on a wire bonding machine pedestal;conductively bonding an inner end of at least one wire to said semiconductor die;conductively bonding an outer end of said at least one wire to a portion of said lead or trace pattern, said at least one wire being formed in an upwardly extending arc between said inner and outer ends of said at least one wire; andsubjecting an underside of at least a central portion of said arc to an upward burst of fluid force to align said arc of said at least one wire into a substantially vertical plane passing through said inner and outer ends if said at least one wire is firmly bonded at said inner and outer ends, and to force at least a portion of said at least one wire upwardly if said at least one wire is inadequately bonded or is structurally deficient.