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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 06, 2001
Filed:
May. 29, 1998
Allen Thomas Mays, Charlotte, NC (US);
Kris Allan Slesinger, Charlotte, NC (US);
Michael Camillo Weller, Harrisburg, NC (US);
International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY (US);
Abstract
An apparatus for attaching an electronic device to and removing an electronic device from a substrate. An electronic device pick-up and vacuum head applies a vacuum source to the electronic device for engaging, picking up and retaining the electronic device. The heat is transmitted by conduction through the structure of the device pick-up and vacuum head to the electronic device and solder for securing the electronic device on the substrate to heat the solder to its reflow temperature. The pick-up and vacuum head includes an electronic device engaging portion, a vacuum port, and a heat source engaging portion.