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these categorized packages as well as their manufactures are given in Figure 2.1. Lead frame,<br />

flex and rigid substrate CSPs occupy the bulk of the current CSP market due to their better fit<br />

into the current packaging infrastructure. These CSP packages are processed as conventional<br />

packages. However, the most intriguing CSPs are the wafer level assembly type in which the<br />

area array “package“ is manufactured and usually tested on the wafer be<strong>for</strong>e dicing [6]. The CSP<br />

(shown in Figure 2.2 as a flex interposer type) is a cost effective first level package. It is often used <strong>for</strong><br />

single or dynamic random access memories, lower I/O count microprocessors, and flash memories.<br />

Typical packages are those with a pin count in the range of 4 to 256 with sizes between 2 and 21 mm per<br />

side [23].<br />

2.1.2 Advantages and Disadvantages<br />

<strong>Chip</strong> <strong>Scale</strong> Packages combine the best of flip chip assembly and surface mount technology.<br />

In comparison to the standard surface mount technology, CSPs have the following advantages<br />

[26]:<br />

Reduced footprint and thickness<br />

Reduced weight<br />

Relatively easier assembly process lower over-all production costs<br />

Better electrical per<strong>for</strong>mance<br />

Area array distribution of connections (<strong>for</strong> most CSPs)<br />

In comparison to the bare die assembly, CSPs have the advantages such as [27]:<br />

Reworkability<br />

Encapsulated package<br />

Testability<br />

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