Patent ID: 6770493
Filing Date: 2004-08-03
Classification: H01L,H05K,Y02P,Y10T

Abstract:
A method for configuring an integrated circuit package capable of operating in multiple orientations, comprising the steps of:arranging a plurality of contact elements on a lower surface of the integrated circuit package, wherein the contact elements are arranged symmetrically thereon for enabling the integrated circuit package to be inserted on a circuit board in at least two discrete orientations; arranging at least two orientation contact elements on the integrated circuit package such that, upon integrated circuit package power up, the orientation contact elements transmit orientation signals indicative of the integrated circuit packages insertion orientation in the circuit board; and operatively connecting a plurality of multiplexer devices to the contact elements and functional circuitry of the integrated circuit package, for routing signals between the contact elements and functional circuitry in response to the orientation signals from the orientation contact elements.