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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 27, 2005
Filed:
Jul. 17, 2002
Shao-tsu Kung, Taipei, TW;
Chen-hua Liu, Taipei, TW;
Shao-Tsu Kung, Taipei, TW;
Chen-Hua Liu, Taipei, TW;
Compal Electronics, Inc., Taipei, TW;
Abstract
A method for attaching an IC package to a circuit board, the IC package having a plurality of electrical contacts in an arrangement having a perimeter, first positions the IC package adjacent to the circuit board. Then, electrically connects the IC package to the circuit board through the plurality of electrical contacts. The method finally, disposes at least one anchor mechanically attaching the IC package to the circuit board, the anchor disposed at a location outside of the perimeter of the plurality of electrical contacts. The type, quantity, and exact geometry of the anchors depend on the specific design parameters of the IC package and circuit board.