wire bond

wire bond definition - computer

The use of tiny wires that are soldered to the bare die on one end and to metal leads of the chip package on the other. Before the advent of flip chips and solder ball techniques, wire bonding was the traditional interconnection method to and from the chip. See flip chip and chip package.


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Wire Bond Vs. Flip Chip

In the wire bond method (top), the die faces up and is attached to the package via wires. The flip chip (bottom) faces down and is typically attached via solder bumps. (Image courtesy of Amkor Technology, Inc.)






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