US Patent:
20070015310, Jan 18, 2007
Inventors:
Jesse Thompson - Brentwood CA, US
Hilda Tadio - San Jose CA, US
Salvador Tostado - Los Gatos CA, US
Apolinar Alvarez - Fremont CA, US
Assignee:
Tessera, Inc. - San Jose CA
International Classification:
H01L 21/00
Abstract:
A tool is provided for applying a flowable composition onto a receiving surface. The tool includes a polyceramic coating on a surface thereof and may take the form of a stencil or mold. Also provided are an apparatus and a method that uses the tool. In use, the tool is placed such that its polyceramic-coated surface is in contact with the flowable composition, which, in turn, simultaneously contacts the receiving surface.