Patent ID: 8586870
Filing Date: 2013-11-19
Classification: A61B,G01D,H01L

Abstract:
1. A support carrier, comprising: a support member, the support member formed of a material with a compressive strength of less than 50 MPa at one percent deflection, the support member including a first side and an opposing second side, the first side including a support area for supporting the microelectronic device and a termination area, the support area having a conductive floor disposed for contacting the microelectronic device and the termination area having a conductive trace disposed thereon, the conductive trace and conductive floor being spaced apart from each other; a first support structure extending from the second side to the conductive trace, the first support structure comprising a metal plating formed on an aperture in the support member, wherein the support structure substantially increases a compressive strength of the support carrier at the termination area; and a second support structure disposed beneath the conductive floor, the second support structure comprising a plating on a cavity that extends from the second side to the conductive floor.