Microelectronic devices and microelectronic support devices, and associated assemblies and methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8778732
APP PUB NO 20110252623A1
SERIAL NO

13171137

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Microelectronic devices, associated assemblies, and associated methods are disclosed herein. For example, certain aspects of the invention are directed toward a microelectronic device that includes a microfeature workpiece having a side and an aperture in the side. The device can further include a workpiece contact having a surface. At least a portion of the surface of the workpiece contact can be accessible through the aperture and through a passageway extending between the aperture and the surface. Other aspects of the invention are directed toward a microelectronic support device that includes a support member having a side carrying a support contact that can be connectable to a workpiece contact of a microfeature workpiece. The device can further include recessed support contact means carried by the support member. The recessed support contact means can be connectable to a second workpiece contact of the microfeature workpiece.

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  • MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Chai, David Yih Ming Singapore, SG 4 28
Lee, Teck Kheng Singapore, SG 74 1715
Ng, Hong Wan Singapore, SG 75 225

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