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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 04, 2017
Filed:
Oct. 29, 2015
Applicant:
Stmicroelectronics (Malta) Ltd, Kirkop, MT;
Inventors:
Jeremy Spiteri, Msida, MT;
Ivan Ellul, Zurrieq, MT;
Assignee:
STMicroelectronics (Malta) Ltd, Kirkop, MT;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H01L 21/683 (2006.01); H01L 21/66 (2006.01); H01L 21/68 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
H01L 21/6836 (2013.01); H01L 21/681 (2013.01); H01L 22/12 (2013.01); H01L 2221/68309 (2013.01);
Abstract
A semiconductor device carrier tape with image sensor detectable dimples is disclosed. The dimpled carrier tape is formed of a flexible strip of material. A plurality of pockets are disposed spaced apart along the length of the flexible strip of material. Each pocket is configured to hold a semiconductor device. A dimple is formed in each of the plurality of pockets where each dimple has a peripheral edge and a bottom surface. Detection of the dimple by an image sensor facilitates alignment of a semiconductor device with the pocket and precise placement of the semiconductor device in the pocket.