Method and apparatus for reducing package warpage

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PATENT NO 8642445
APP PUB NO 20130260535A1
SERIAL NO

13476340

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Embodiments of mechanisms for flattening a packaged structure are provided. The mechanisms involve a flattening apparatus and the utilization of protection layer(s) between the packaged structure and the surface(s) of the flattening apparatus. The protection layer(s) is made of a soft and non-sticking material to allow protecting exposed fragile elements of the packaged structure and easy separation after processing. The embodiments of flattening process involve flattening the warped packaged structure by pressure under elevated processing temperature. Processing under elevated temperature allows the package structure to be flattened within a reasonable processing time.

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TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD8 LI-HSIN RD 6 HSINCHU SCIENCE PARK HSINCHU 300-78

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Chen, Meng-Tse Changzhi Township, TW 100 1568
Cheng, Ming-Da Jhubei, TW 447 4774
Chiu, Chih-Chun Zhudong Township, TW 4 11
Huang, Hui-Min Taoyuan, TW 110 1043
Lin, Chun-Cheng New Taipei, TW 100 1465
Liu, Chung-Shi Hsinchu, TW 824 11367

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