Forming tool for forming a contoured microelectronic spring mold

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PATENT NO 6780001
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09795772

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A forming tool with one or more embossing tooth, and preferably, a plurality of such embossing teeth, arranged on a substantially planar substrate, is disclosed. Each embossing tooth is configured for forming a sacrificial layer to provide a contoured surface for forming a microelectronic spring structure. Each embossing tooth has a protruding area corresponding to a base of a microelectronic spring, and a sloped portion corresponding to a beam contour of a microelectronic spring. Numerous methods for making a forming tool are also disclosed. The methods include a material removal method, a molding method, a repetitive-stamping method, tang-bending methods, and segment-assembly methods.

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FORMFACTOR INC7005 SOUTHFRONT ROAD LIVERMORE CA 94551

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Eldridge, Benjamin N Danville, CA 256 14066
Wenzel, Stuart W Pleasanton, CA 31 1114

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