CN218705104U - Arrangement, management system and loaded arrangement - Google Patents

Abstract

An arrangement (100) for component carrier manufacturing is described, the arrangement (100) comprising: i) A mobile transport device (105) configured to transport at least one component carrier (110); and ii) an information device (115), wherein the information device is mechanically and/or electrically coupled to the mobile transportation device (105), the information device (115) comprising: a) A communication device (120) configured to wirelessly receive and/or transmit information (125) related to the component carrier (110) and/or the mobile transportation device (105), and b) an electronic display device (130) coupled to the communication device (120) and configured to display the information (125) related to the component carrier and/or the mobile transportation device (105). In addition, a loaded arrangement (200) and a management system (300) for the manufacture of component carriers are described.

Description

Arrangement, management system and loaded arrangement

Technical Field

The utility model relates to an arrangement structure for parts hold carrier manufacturing, this arrangement structure include remove conveyer and be provided with communication device and electronic display device's information device. The invention also relates to a loaded arrangement comprising an arrangement with a plurality of component carriers (preforms). The utility model discloses still relate to a management system, this management system includes the arrangement structure (loaded) and is provided with the controlling means of other communication device.

Background

Against the background of increasing product functionality of component carriers equipped with one or more electronic components and increasing miniaturization of such electronic components and increasing number of components to be mounted on component carriers, such as printed circuit boards, increasingly larger array-like components or packages with a plurality of electronic components are being employed, which have a plurality of contact portions or connection portions, wherein the spacing between these contact portions is increasingly smaller. The removal of heat generated by these electronic components and the component carriers themselves during operation is an increasing problem. At the same time, the component carrier should be mechanically robust and electrically and magnetically reliable in order to be able to operate, even under severe conditions.

In particular, the component carrier (hereinafter, the term "component carrier" also includes component carrier preforms) has to be easily and quickly positioned in the component carrier manufacturing facility during manufacturing. At the same time, the component carrier is a technically complex device and may be sensitive to light and foreign bodies from the outside environment. Thus, the component carrier may have to be stored and transported in a specific transportable container (e.g. a trolley) isolated from the outside environment. Organizing multiple carts (particularly loaded with a corresponding plurality of component carriers) can be a challenge. In particular, the trolley should not be opened during transport, since foreign bodies or light (outside environment) from the manufacturing facility may damage the component carriers stored in the trolley. Thus, the quality of the final component carrier product may be significantly reduced.

To this end, a trolley is provided having paper (or plastic) cards affixed to its surface (see fig. 2), wherein the cards include printed or handwritten information relating to the contents of the trolley. However, such paper cards have several disadvantages. In particular, these paper cards are unreliable in providing real-time information about the contents of a transportable container. This is because the information on such paper cards can only be updated by manually correcting and/or replacing the card. However, such a process can be time consuming and inaccurate. Furthermore, paper cards may be lost or (partially) damaged under the harsh conditions of the manufacturing process.

SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL

There is a need for: the component carrier and/or the mobile transport device for transporting the component carrier are tracked in an efficient and secure manner within the component carrier manufacturing facility.

To achieve the object defined above, an arrangement, a loaded arrangement and a management system according to exemplary embodiments are provided. Further exemplary embodiments describe advantageous embodiments.

According to an aspect of the invention, an arrangement for the manufacture of a component carrier is described, wherein the arrangement comprises:

i) A mobile transport device (e.g., container, rack) configured to transport at least one component carrier (e.g., printed circuit board panel); and

ii) an information device, wherein the information device is mechanically and/or electrically coupled to the mobile conveyance device, the information device comprising:

ia) a communication device configured to wirelessly receive and/or transmit information related to the component carrier and/or the mobile transportation device, and

ib) an electronic display device (e.g., comprising a screen) coupled to a communication device and configured to display the information related to the component carrier and/or the mobile transport device.

According to another aspect of the invention, a loaded arrangement is described, the loaded arrangement comprising:

i) The above arrangement structure; and

ii) a plurality of component carriers loaded in the mobile transport device.

According to a further aspect of the present invention, a management system for a component carrier manufacturing facility is described, the management system comprising:

i) At least one arrangement as described above and/or at least one loaded arrangement as described above,

ii) a control device configured to manage at least one of the arrangements and/or at least one of the loaded arrangements, the control device comprising:

iia) a further communication device configured to wirelessly communicate with the communication device of the information device with respect to the information.

In the context of this document, the term "arrangement" may refer to both a mobile transportation device and an information device. In one example, the mobile transportation unit and the information device are connected (in particular not detachable). In another example, the information device is a (stand-alone) module detachable from the mobile transportation device. For example, an information device may be connected to a mobile transportation device for a period of time and may later be replaced by another information device or an updated information device. The mobile transport device may be configured to carry a component carrier transport device (e.g. a trolley) configured to transport component carriers (e.g. printed circuit boards) and/or component carrier preforms (e.g. panels comprising a plurality of semi-finished component carriers).

In the context of the present document, the term "component carrier" may particularly denote any support structure capable of accommodating one or more components on and/or in the component carrier to provide mechanical support and/or electrical connection. In other words, the component carrier can be configured as a mechanical carrier and/or as an electronic carrier for the components. In particular, the component carrier may be one of a printed circuit board, an organic interposer, and an IC (integrated circuit) substrate. The component carrier may also be a hybrid board combining different types of component carriers of the above-mentioned types of component carriers. In the present context, the term "component carrier" may also include component carrier preforms, i.e. component carriers in manufacturing. Such a semi-finished component carrier may be, for example, a (PCB) panel.

In the context of this document, the term "mobile transport device" may denote any device suitable for storing and transporting the component carrier (preform) and/or a transportable container configured for carrying the component carrier (in the chamber). The mobile transportation apparatus may be configured such that the mobile transportation apparatus is isolated from the external environment, and thus the influence of the external environment on the component carrier (preform) can be effectively suppressed. In particular, the chamber may be hermetically sealed such that the component carrier is isolated from an external environment within the mobile transport device.

In the context of this document, the term "information related to a component carrier" may denote any kind of information related to a component carrier stored inside or outside the mobile transportation device. In particular, the information relating to the component carrier may comprise information relating to the status, characteristics, specifications, defects, number, positioning of the component carrier. In this way, a specific component carrier can be easily found in a component carrier manufacturing facility.

In the context of this document, the term "mobile transportation means related information" includes any type of information relating to the mobile transportation means, in particular at least one of location, load status (which component carriers and how many component carriers) and safety information. In this way, the location of the specific or missing mobile transportation device (and the content of the mobile transportation device) can be easily found in the component carrier manufacturing facility, in particular by retrieving this information from the communication device via the wireless communication network. The information related to the mobile transportation device may further include information related to a state of the mobile transportation device. In this case, the damaged or broken mobile conveyance device can be identified.

In the context of this document, the term "information device" may refer to any device configured to wirelessly receive and/or transmit information related to a component carrier and/or a mobile conveyance and to display the information. For this purpose, the information device comprises a communication device and an electronic display device. In an example, the information device is a single device (e.g., a mobile module) having an integrated electronic display device and an integrated communication device. In another example, the electronic display device and the communication device may be separate devices disposed at the same or different locations of the mobile conveyance device.

In the context of this document, the term "communication device" may denote any device configured to communicate, in particular wireless communication, and to receive and/or transmit information related to the component carrier and/or the mobile transportation device. For example, data (information) between the communication device and another communication device may be communicated (transmitted/received) by an established standard such as 4G, 5G, wifi (802.11 p), radio Frequency (RF), RFID, NFC, or DSRC (dedicated short range communication). The communication device may be configured as a receiver, transmitter or transceiver. The communication device may also be configured to communicate with communication devices (external devices or systems of external devices) of other mobile transportation devices. Further, the communication device may be configured to communicate with a control device (external device) of the management system. Additionally or alternatively, the communication device may be integrated in a communication network and/or an IoT system.

In the context of this document, the term "wireless communication network" may denote a computer network using wireless data connections between network nodes, e.g. wireless communication devices. In one example, the network may be configured as a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) that links two or more mobile transportation devices over short distances using a wireless distribution method, such as by providing a connection through an access point for internet access. In one example, the IEEE802.11WLAN standard (Wi-Fi) may be used. In the network, information indicating the transportable container(s) can again be stored and retrieved. For example, the static test (device) may be connected to a network and may be stored in the network or in a network-related memory, the (personal identity-related) test results being used for different operators. In addition, the mobile conveyance may upload the current location of the mobile conveyance and/or the current load of the mobile conveyance into a network or network-related storage. Such data may be stored, for example, in a memory (of the control device). By combining information in the network, efficient management of mobile transportation devices may be possible.

The communication device and/or the further communication device comprise 4G and/or 5G functionality. In the context of this document, the term "4G and/or 5G functionality" may refer to known wireless system standards. 4G (or LTE) is an established standard, while 5G is an upcoming technology that is standardized and may be fully established in the near future. The communication device may also be adapted for future developments, such as 6G.

The wireless communication device may also comply with WiFi standards such as 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 60GHz. The electronic device may for example comprise a so-called wireless combined (integrated WiFi, bluetooth, GPS), radio Frequency Front End (RFFE) or Low Power Wide Area (LPWA) network module.

The communication device and/or the further communication device may comprise an antenna. In the context of this document, the term "antenna" may particularly denote an element connected to a receiver or transmitter, for example by a transmission line. Thus, the antenna may be represented as an electrical component that converts electrical power into radio waves and/or radio waves into electrical power. The antenna may be used with a controller (e.g., a control chip) such as a radio transmitter and/or a radio receiver. In transmission, a radio transmitter may supply an electric current oscillating at radio frequency (i.e., a high-frequency alternating current) to an antenna, and the antenna may radiate energy from the electric current as an electromagnetic wave (particularly, a radio wave). In a receive mode, the antenna may intercept some of the power of the electromagnetic wave to provide a small voltage that may be applied to, for example, a receiver to be amplified. In an embodiment, the antenna may be configured as a receiver antenna, a transmitter antenna, or a transceiver (i.e., transmitter and receiver) antenna. In one example, the antenna may be configured as a single antenna. In another example, the antenna may be configured as an (adhesive, embedded) antenna array.

The communication means and/or the further communication means may comprise radar. In the context of this document, the term "radar" may refer to object detection using electromagnetic waves to determine the range, angle, or velocity of one or more objects. The radar arrangement may comprise a transmitter that transmits electromagnetic waves (e.g. in the radio or microwave range). Electromagnetic waves from the transmitter reflect off the object and back to the receiver. Thus, one antenna structure can be used for transmission and reception. Further, a processor, such as an electronic component, may be used to determine properties of the object, such as position and velocity, based on the received electromagnetic waves. According to a further embodiment, the described component carrier can be used in the context of radar applications. Especially in industrial radar applications. Radar applications may preferably be performed in a frequency range from 28GHz to 120 GHz. Radar applications may in particular be performed in the millimeter wave range of industrial applications (e.g. level indicators). In these examples, the antenna structure and the electronic components (e.g. HF components for radar applications) may advantageously be arranged in spatial proximity without unwanted parasitic effects.

In the context of this document, the term "electronic display device" may refer to a device adapted to display information to a user or machine. The electronic device may be configured to display information related to the component carrier and/or the mobile transportation device. In an example, an electronic display includes a screen for displaying information. In another example, the electronic display device may include a user interface capable of interacting with a user. The electronic display device may have, for example, a planar or curved shape, a rectangular or circular shape. In one example, the electronic display device may also be referred to as an electronic display device.

According to an exemplary embodiment, the invention may be based on the idea of: when the mobile transportation device is equipped with an information device comprising a communication device and an electronic display device, tracking of the component carrier and/or the mobile transportation device (for transporting the component carrier) may be maintained within the component carrier manufacturing facility in an efficient and secure manner.

This arrangement may provide the following advantages: up-to-date information relating to the component carrier and/or the mobile transportation device can be easily obtained in the component carrier manufacturing facility without the need to open the mobile transportation device.

This may also provide the following advantages: the location of a specific component carrier (pre-form) at a specific process step (or facility level) can be easily found, in particular by retrieving this information from a wireless communication network. Furthermore, it is possible to identify which mobile transport means comprises which component carrier without opening the mobile transport means (opening the mobile transport means would create an unnecessary risk of light or chemical particles and/or other particles harmful to the component carriers and the component carrier preforms entering the interior of the mobile transport means). Inventory management may also be optimized in this regard.

A further advantage of this arrangement is that the positioning of the mobile transport device for transporting the component carrier can be easily identified, so that the known disadvantages of a specific mobile transport device being lost in a complex component carrier manufacturing facility can be overcome. In this way, the production efficiency can be improved, while the production time of the component carrier can be reduced.

Another advantage of this arrangement is that it is environmentally friendly compared to conventional transportable containers provided with attached paper or plastic cards, since the consumption of paper and/or plastic is reduced and the production of waste is minimized.

Furthermore, obtaining real-time information about the contents of the mobile transportation device may be straightforward, as the maintained and displayed information related to the component carrier and/or the mobile transportation device may be automatically updated.

Exemplary embodiments

According to an exemplary embodiment, the electronic display device is configured to display information in visual form and information in machine-readable form, in particular, the electronic display device is configured to display images, text, schemes, charts, patterns, videos, barcodes and two-dimensional codes.

In this regard, displaying the information in (combined with) machine readable form can significantly improve operational efficiency in the manufacture of the component carrier. Thus, the use of bar codes or two-dimensional codes may eliminate the possibility of human error and save overall production time, as data entry is faster and data transmission is more accurate.

According to another exemplary embodiment, an electronic display device includes a display screen, which may be configured as an electronic ink display, a light emitting diode, a display, a liquid crystal display. Due to its flexibility, these displays can be mounted on flat or curved surfaces of electronic display devices.

According to another exemplary embodiment, the electronic display device is configured to display the information by means of a wireless information communication technology, in particular by means of at least one of: infrared, radio frequency, near field communication, infrared data association, microwave, ZIGBEE, satellite television, GPS, wi-Fi, RFID-tag, wireless computer component, wireless phone, 3G network, 4G network, 5G network, 6G network, bluetooth.

According to another exemplary embodiment, in the satellite communication mode, signals may be transmitted to, amplified by, and transmitted back by the satellite to an antenna receiver, which may be located on the surface of the earth.

According to another exemplary embodiment, the Wi-Fi communication mode may use the router(s) to wirelessly transmit information, allowing users in the vicinity of the router to access the network.

According to another exemplary embodiment, in a mode of the mobile communication system, the mobile phone may be used for communication, e.g., across a single frequency band.

According to another exemplary embodiment, communication via bluetooth technology may allow wireless connection to various electronic devices for data transfer.

According to another exemplary embodiment, the information device may be attached to an outer or inner surface of the mobile transportation device. Furthermore, the information device may be integrated or embedded in the mobile transportation device.

According to another exemplary embodiment, the electronic display device comprises a display surface that is inclined with respect to an outer surface of the mobile transportation device. Further, the electronic display may be provided with a plurality of inclined displays having different inclination angles and displaying different kinds of information.

According to another exemplary embodiment, the communication device and/or the electronic display device is detachable with respect to the mobile transportation device. Alternatively, the communication device and/or the electronic display device may be integrated in the information device, and the information device may be detachable with respect to the mobile transportation device. Thus, the detachable device may be used interchangeably during the manufacturing process (thereby facilitating, for example, a renewal process).

According to another exemplary embodiment, the electronic display device may be at least partially manually operable. This will enable quick manual correction (adjustment) by the operator and display of additional information (e.g. notes) on the electronic display device.

According to another exemplary embodiment, the arrangement may further comprise a self-positioning device. Furthermore, the self-positioning device may be coupled to the indicating device.

In the context of this document, the term "self-locating device" may refer to any device configured to provide self-location (e.g., using GPS, radar, etc.) as information related to a mobile conveyance device.

In the context of this document, the term "indicating means" may denote any means configured to indicate the positioning of the arrangement by means of, for example, light, sound or other type of signal, so that the arrangement may be found within the component carrier manufacturing facility. The indication means may be separate or part of the electronic display means.

According to another exemplary embodiment, the information device is configured to continuously update the displayed information.

According to another exemplary embodiment, the mobile conveyance device includes a plurality of side walls defining a cavity therebetween. The chamber may be configured to accommodate one or more component carriers (preforms). In the context of this document, the term "chamber" may particularly denote any type of room or space located between a plurality of side walls. The chamber may be part of the arrangement and may be isolated (sealed) from the environment outside the arrangement.

According to another exemplary embodiment, the mobile transportation device may be configured as a trolley, a bin, a transportation unit, a container. Thus, the established device can be directly equipped by the described information device in a direct manner without additional effort.

In the context of this document, the term "control device" may denote any device configured to manage at least one (loaded) arrangement. To this end, the control device may comprise a further communication device configured to communicate wirelessly in terms of information with the communication device of the information device.

The control device is configured to obtain a positioning position of the arrangement and/or the loaded arrangement based on information received from the communication device. Furthermore, the control device may be further configured to manage automation of at least a part of the manufacture of the component carrier.

Furthermore, the control device may comprise an organizational domain. In the context of this document, the term "organizational domain" may refer to an environment that includes at least a manufacturing execution system, an automated execution system, and an Internet of things system. Further, the organizational domain may be configured to generate at least a portion of the information.

Furthermore, the control device may comprise an update domain. In the context of this document, the term "update domain" may represent the environment of a system comprising: the system of the device is configured to generate an update of (or keep updated of) information relating to the component carrier and/or the mobile transportation device. Further, the update domain can be configured to trigger refreshing of the data stream and keep-alive systems.

In the context of this document, the term "keep-alive system" can represent the following environment: the environment is configured to inspect and maintain connections in the network, in particular connections between devices updating the domain, or to prevent the connections from being broken.

In an embodiment, the component carrier comprises a (layer) stack of at least one electrically insulating layer structure and at least one electrically conducting layer structure. For example, the component carrier may be a laminate of the mentioned electrically insulating layer structure(s) and electrically conductive layer structure(s), in particular formed by applying mechanical pressure and/or thermal energy. The mentioned stack may provide a plate-like component carrier which is able to provide a large mounting surface for further components and which is still very thin and compact. The term "layer structure" may particularly denote a continuous layer, a patterned layer or a plurality of non-continuous islands in a common plane.

In the context of this document, the term "component carrier preform" may particularly denote a panel comprising a plurality of semi-finished component carrier products (as described above). For example, the panel may later be separated (singulated) into a plurality of (finished) component carriers. In another example, the component carrier preform may be a single semi-finished component carrier. In this document, the terms "component carrier" and "component carrier preform" may be used synonymously.

In an embodiment, the component carrier is shaped as a plate. This contributes to a compact design, wherein the component carrier nevertheless provides a large base for the mounting components on the component carrier. Further, in particular, a bare chip (die), which is an example of an embedded electronic component, can be easily embedded in a thin plate such as a printed circuit board because of its small thickness.

In an embodiment, the component carrier is configured as one of a printed circuit board, a substrate (in particular an IC substrate) and an interposer.

In the context of the present application, the term "printed circuit board" (PCB) may particularly denote a plate-like component carrier formed by laminating a plurality of electrically conductive layer structures with a plurality of electrically insulating layer structures, for example by applying pressure and/or by supplying thermal energy. As a preferred material for PCB technology, the electrically conductive layer structure is made of copper, while the electrically insulating layer structure may comprise resin and/or glass fibres, so-called prepreg, or FR4 material. The individual electrically conductive layer structures can be connected to each other in a desired manner by forming through-holes through the laminate, for example by laser drilling or mechanical drilling, and by filling these through-holes with an electrically conductive material, in particular copper, so as to form vias as through-hole connections. In addition to one or more components that may be embedded in a printed circuit board, printed circuit boards are typically configured for housing one or more components on one surface or both opposing surfaces of a plate-like printed circuit board. The one or more components may be attached to the respective major surfaces by welding. The dielectric portion of the PCB may be composed of a resin with reinforcing fibers (e.g., glass fibers).

In the context of the present application, the term "substrate" may particularly denote a small component carrier. The substrate may be a relatively small component carrier with respect to the PCB, on which one or more components may be mounted and which may serve as a connection medium between one or more chips and another PCB. For example, the substrate may have substantially the same size as the components (in particular, electronic components) to be mounted on the substrate (for example, in the case of Chip Scale Package (CSP)). More specifically, a substrate may be understood as a carrier: carriers for electrical connections or grids and component carriers comparable to Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) but with a rather high density of laterally and/or vertically arranged connections. The transverse connections are, for example, conducting channels, while the vertical connections can be, for example, bores. These lateral and/or vertical connections are arranged within the base plate and can be used to provide electrical, thermal and/or mechanical connection of accommodated or not accommodated components (such as bare wafers), in particular IC chips, to a printed circuit board or an intermediate printed circuit board. Thus, the term "substrate" also includes "IC substrates". The dielectric portion of the substrate may be composed of a resin with reinforcing particles (e.g., reinforcing spheres, particularly glass spheres).

The substrate or interposer may comprise or consist of at least one layer of: glass, silicon (Si) and/or a photosensitive or dry-etchable organic material, such as an epoxy-based build-up material (e.g. an epoxy-based build-up film) or a polymer compound, such as a polyimide, polybenzoxazole or benzocyclobutene functionalized polymer.

In an embodiment, the at least one electrically insulating layer structure comprises at least one of: a resin (such as a reinforced or non-reinforced resin, such as epoxy resins or bismaleimide-triazine resins), cyanate ester resins, polyphenylene derivatives, glass (especially glass fibers, multiple layer glass, glass-like materials), prepregs (such as FR-4 or FR-5), polyimides, polyamides, liquid Crystal Polymers (LCP), epoxy-based laminates, polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE, and the like),

) Ceramics and metal oxides. Reinforcing structures, such as meshes, fibers, spheres, for example made of glass (multiple layer glass) may also be used. While prepreg, particularly FR4, is generally preferred for rigid PCBs, other materials, particularly epoxy-based build-up films or photosensitive dielectric materials, may also be used. For high frequency applications, high frequency materials such as polytetrafluoroethylene, liquid crystal polymers and/or cyanate ester resins, low temperature co-fired ceramics (LTCC) or other low, very low or ultra-low temperature co-fired ceramics (LTCC)The DK material of (a) can be implemented as an electrically insulating layer structure in the component carrier.

In an embodiment, the at least one electronically conductive layer structure comprises at least one of: copper, aluminum, nickel, silver, gold, palladium, magnesium, titanium, and tungsten. Although copper is generally preferred, other materials or coated variants thereof, in particular coated with superconducting materials such as graphene, are also possible.

The at least one (electronic) component may be selected from: a non-electrically conductive inlay, an electrically conductive inlay (such as a metal inlay, preferably comprising copper or aluminum), a heat transfer unit (e.g., a heat pipe), a light directing element (e.g., an optical waveguide or a photoconductor connector), an optical element (e.g., a lens), an electronic component, or a combination thereof. For example, the component may be an active electronic component, a passive electronic component, an electronic chip, a storage device (e.g., DRAM or other data storage), a filter, an integrated circuit, a signal processing component, a power management component, an optoelectronic interface element, a light emitting diode, an optocoupler, a voltage converter (e.g., a DC/DC converter or an AC/DC converter), a cryptographic component, a transmitter and/or receiver, an electromechanical transducer, a sensor, an actuator, a micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS), a microprocessor, a capacitor, a resistor, an inductance, a battery, a switch, a camera, an antenna, a logic chip, and an energy harvesting unit. However, other components may also be embedded in the component carrier. For example, a magnetic element may be used as the component. Such a magnetic element may be a permanent magnetic element (e.g. a ferromagnetic element, an antiferromagnetic element, a multiferroic element or a ferrimagnetic element, e.g. a ferrite core) or may be a paramagnetic element. However, the component may also be an IC substrate, interposer, or other component carrier, for example, in a board-in-board configuration. The component may be surface mounted on the component carrier and/or may be embedded in the interior of the component carrier. Furthermore, other components, in particular components which generate and emit electromagnetic radiation and/or which are sensitive to electromagnetic radiation propagating from the environment, can also be used as components.

In an embodiment, the component carrier is a laminate type component carrier. In such an embodiment, the component carrier is a composite of a multilayer structure that is stacked and joined together by the application of pressure and/or heat.

After processing the inner layer structure of the component carrier, one main surface or the two opposite main surfaces of the processed layer structure may be covered symmetrically or asymmetrically (in particular by lamination) with one or more further electrically insulating layer structures and/or electrically conductive layer structures. In other words, lamination may continue until the desired number of layers is achieved.

After the formation of the stack with the electrically insulating layer structure and the electrically conductive layer structure is completed, the resulting layer structure or component carrier may be subjected to a surface treatment. In particular, in terms of surface treatment, an electrically insulating solder resist may be applied to one main surface or both opposite main surfaces of the layer stack or the component carrier. For example, a layer such as solder resist may be formed over the entire major surface and subsequently patterned to expose one or more electrically conductive surface portions that will be used to electrically couple the component carrier to the electronic periphery. The surface portion of the component carrier which remains covered with solder resist, in particular the surface portion which comprises copper, can be effectively protected against oxidation or corrosion.

In terms of surface treatment, a surface finish may also be selectively applied to exposed electrically conductive surface portions of the component carrier. Such a surface finish may be an electrically conductive covering material on an exposed electrically conductive layer structure (e.g., a pad, a conductive trace, etc., particularly comprising or consisting of copper) on the surface of the component carrier. If such an exposed electrically conductive layer structure is not protected, the exposed electrically conductive component carrier material (in particular copper) will be oxidized, resulting in a lower reliability of the component carrier. The surface finishing may then be formed, for example, as a joint between the surface mount component and the component carrier. The finishing portion has the function of protecting the exposed electrically conductive layer structure, in particular the copper circuitry, and the finishing portion may effect a joining process with one or more components, for example by soldering. Examples of suitable materials for the surface finish are Organic Solderability Preservative (OSP), electroless Nickel Immersion Gold (ENIG), gold (especially hard gold), chemical tin, nickel gold, nickel palladium, ENIPIG (electroless nickel immersion palladium immersion gold), palladium immersion gold, and the like.

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The aspects defined above and further aspects of the invention are apparent from the examples of embodiment to be described hereinafter and are explained with reference to these examples of embodiment.

Fig. 1A shows a front view of an arrangement for component carrier manufacturing according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the arrangement comprising a mobile transport device and an information device coupled to the mobile transport device.

Fig. 1B shows a front view of an information device comprising information relating to a component carrier and/or a mobile transportation device according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 2 shows a conventional transportable container including paper cards attached to the transportable container.

Fig. 3 shows an orthographic side view of a loaded arrangement for component carrier manufacturing according to another exemplary embodiment of the invention.

Fig. 4 illustrates a management system for a component carrier manufacturing facility, the management system comprising a plurality of loaded arrangements for component carrier manufacturing and a control device configured to manage the loaded arrangements, according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention.

Fig. 5 shows an isometric view of an arrangement according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 6 shows a management system with a control device configured to manage a (loaded) arrangement according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

The illustration in the drawings is schematically. In different drawings, similar or identical elements are provided with the same reference signs.

Detailed Description

Fig. 1A shows an arrangement 100 for component carrier manufacturing according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The arrangement 100 comprises: a mobile transport device 105, the mobile transport device 105 being configured to transport one or more component carriers 110 (not shown); and an information device 115, the information device 115 being mechanically and/or electrically coupled to the mobile conveyance device 105.

In this example, the mobile transport device 105 is configured as a trolley with a container for the component carriers 110 (in particular, using a magazine for storage). The information device 115 is attached to an outer surface 140 of the mobile conveyance device 105.

The information device 115 includes a communication device 120, the communication device 120 configured to wirelessly receive and/or transmit information 125 related to the component carrier 110 and/or the mobile conveyance device 105 (e.g., within the management system described in fig. 6). The information device 115 comprises an electronic display device 130, the electronic display device 130 is coupled to the communication device 120, and the electronic display device 130 is configured to display information 125 related to the component carrier 100 and/or the mobile transportation device 105.

The electronic display device 130 includes a display surface 145 that is inclined relative to the outer surface 140 of the mobile conveyance device 105. The electronic display device 130 is manually operable via a user interface. It can be seen that the electronic display device 130 includes an electronic ink (e-ink) screen to display information, which may be updated periodically.

Fig. 1B shows a detailed view of a screen of the electronic display device 130, the electronic display device 130 being configured to display information 125 related to the component carrier and/or the mobile conveyance device 105.

In this example, the electronic display device 130 displays the information 125 in text form and as a two-dimensional code. As described above, the electronic ink screen technology is applied.

Fig. 3 shows a side view of a loaded arrangement 200 for component carrier manufacturing according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The loaded arrangement 200 comprises the arrangement 100 as described above and a plurality of component carriers 110 (preforms, e.g. panels) loaded in the mobile transport device 105.

Mobile conveyance device 105 includes a plurality of sidewalls 150, the plurality of sidewalls 150 defining a chamber 155 between the plurality of sidewalls 150 such that chamber 155 is isolated from an environment external to mobile conveyance device 105. Loaded in the chamber 155 are component carriers 110 and/or component carrier preforms. The chamber 155 includes a plurality of slots for storing a plurality of component carriers 110 (preforms). An (L-shaped) output element (designed as an automatically movable drawer) is coupled to the chamber 155 and is configured to (optionally) automatically output at least one component carrier 110 and/or component carrier preform from the chamber 155. The component carrier (preform) 110 is configured as a printed circuit board comprising a stack of electrically insulating layer structures 111 and electrically conductive layer structures 112.

Arrangement 100 is further provided with a self-positioning device 160, self-positioning device 160 being configured to provide self-positioning as information 125 related to mobile conveyance device 105. The arrangement 100 further comprises an indication device coupled to the self-positioning device 160 and configured to indicate a positioning of the arrangement 100. In this example, the indicating means is implemented in the electronic display device 130 and indicates the positioning by means of a screen of the electronic display device 130 (e.g. by means of a blinking light).

Fig. 4 shows a management system 300 for a component carrier manufacturing facility according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The management system 300 comprises a plurality of (loaded) arrangements 100 (as described above) for component carrier manufacturing. The management system 300 further comprises a control device 305, the control device 305 being configured to manage the (loaded) arrangement 100 within the facility. The control device 305 is provided with a further communication device 310, which further communication device 310 is configured to communicate wirelessly with the communication device 120 of the information device 115 (not shown) in terms of the information 125. In this example, it can be seen that the control device 305 communicates with all arrangements 100 and tracks the positioning of all arrangements 100 in the installation and the load state of all arrangements 100 (for example, how many component carriers 110 are and which type of component carriers 110 are).

Fig. 5 shows an isometric view of an arrangement 100 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The arrangement 100 includes sidewalls 150 with a cavity formed between the sidewalls 150. The information device 115 is located at one sidewall 150, in this example, the information device 115 is located at the top sidewall.

The arrangement 100 comprises a steering unit, in particular the arrangement 100 comprises steering wheels for manually or automatically moving the arrangement 100 within the component carrier manufacturing facility. Furthermore, the arrangement comprises a pneumatic pump unit for height adjustment of the arrangement and/or a steering rod (in particular with a gripping handle) for steering the transportable container.

Furthermore, the arrangement 100 comprises one, two or more load bearing (caster) rollers to ensure a stable position of the arrangement 100, wherein a plurality of load bearing roller arrangements are at the bottom side wall 150 of the arrangement 100.

Fig. 6 shows a management system 300 with a control device 305 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, which control device 305 is configured to manage the (loaded) arrangement 100. The control device 305 comprises a further communication device 310, which further communication device 310 communicates (wirelessly) with the communication device 120 of the information device 115 of the (loaded) arrangement 100 with respect to the information 125. In this way, the control device 305 can periodically update the information device 115 and track the component carriers (preforms) 110 (not shown) in the arrangement 100. Thereby, the control device 305 is configured to manage automation of at least a part of the component carrier manufacturing within the facility.

In this example, the control device 305 is a complex organizational system, the control device 305 further comprising an organizational field 315, the organizational field 315 being configured to generate at least part of the information 125 related to the component carrier 110 and/or the mobile transportation device 105. Accordingly, the control device 305 may transmit the display information to the information device 115. The organizational domain 315 is provided with a Manufacturing Execution System (MES), an Automatic Execution System (AES), and an Internet of things system (IoT). The whole communication can be realized through a wireless Internet of things network. Furthermore, the control device 305 includes: an update field 320, the update field 320 configured to trigger a refresh of a data stream; and a keep-alive system 325.

Furthermore, the control device 305 is configured to: the location position of the arrangement 100 and/or the loaded arrangement 200 is obtained based on the information 125 received from the communication device 120. In this configuration, the information 125, when coming from the domain of the controlling device 305, may be viewed as a refresh (update) command to the information device 115.

The control device 305 comprises a memory for storing information 125 relating to the arrangement 100, for example the positioning of a plurality of (loaded) arrangements 100 and/or the direction of transport of the component carriers 110 and/or component carrier preforms in the component carrier manufacturing facility.

Thus, the control device 305 is configured to: the coordination of the plurality of arrangements 100 is based on information 125 relating to the arrangement 100, such as the positioning of the component carriers 110 (preforms), the coordination of authorized and unauthorized operators, and the direction of transport.

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100. Arrangement structure

105. Mobile transportation device

110. Component carrier

111. Electrically conductive layer structure

112. Electrical insulation layer structure

115. Information device

120. Communication device

125. Information

130. Electronic display device

135. Display screen of electronic display device

140. Outer surface of mobile transportation device

145. Display surface of electronic display device

150. Side wall

155. Chamber

160. Self-positioning device

165. Indicating device

200. Loaded arrangement

300. Management system

305. Control device

310. Additional communication device

315. Tissue domain

320. Update domain

325. And (4) keeping the system alive.

Claims (33)

1. An arrangement (100) for component carrier manufacturing, characterized in that the arrangement (100) comprises:

a mobile transport device (105), the mobile transport device (105) being configured to transport at least one component carrier (110); and

an information device (115), wherein the information device (115) is mechanically and/or electrically coupled to the mobile transportation device (105), the information device (115) comprising:

a communication device (120), the communication device (120) being configured to wirelessly receive and/or transmit information (125) related to the component carrier (110) and/or the mobile transportation device (105), and

an electronic display device (130), the electronic display device (130) being coupled to the communication device (120), and the electronic display device (130) being configured to display the information (125) related to the component carrier and/or the mobile transport device (105).

2. The arrangement (100) according to claim 1,

the electronic display device (130) is configured to display at least one of: images, text, video, bar codes, two-dimensional codes.

3. The arrangement (100) according to claim 1,

the electronic display device (130) is configured to display information in visual form.

4. The arrangement (100) according to claim 1,

the electronic display device (130) is configured to display information in machine-readable form.

5. The arrangement (100) according to claim 1,

the electronic display device (130) comprises a display screen (135), the display screen (135) being configured to at least one of: electronic ink displays, light emitting diodes, liquid crystal displays.

6. The arrangement (100) according to claim 1,

the electronic display device (130) comprises a display screen (135), the display screen (135) being designed as a display.

7. The arrangement (100) according to claim 1,

the electronic display device (130) is configured to display the information via wireless information communication technology.

8. The arrangement (100) according to claim 7,

the electronic display device (130) is configured to display the information by at least one of: near field communication, infrared data association, microwave, ZIGBEE, satellite television, wireless computer component, 3G network, 4G network, 5G network.

9. The arrangement (100) according to claim 7,

the electronic display device (130) is configured to display the information by infrared.

10. The arrangement (100) according to claim 7,

the electronic display device (130) is configured to display the information by radio frequency.

11. The arrangement (100) according to claim 7,

the electronic display device (130) is configured to display the information via a satellite.

12. The arrangement (100) according to claim 7,

the electronic display device (130) is configured to display the information via GPS.

13. The arrangement (100) according to claim 7,

the electronic display device (130) is configured to display the information via an RFID-tag.

14. The arrangement (100) according to claim 7,

the electronic display device (130) is configured to display the information via a wireless telephone.

15. The arrangement (100) according to claim 7,

the electronic display device (130) is configured to display the information via bluetooth.

16. The arrangement (100) according to claim 7,

the electronic display device (130) is configured to display the information via Wi-Fi.

17. The arrangement (100) according to claim 1,

the information device (115) is attached to an outer surface (140) of the mobile transportation device (105).

18. The arrangement (100) according to claim 17,

the electronic display device (130) includes a display surface (145) that is inclined relative to the outer surface (140) of the mobile transport device (105).

19. The arrangement (100) according to claim 1,

the communication device (120) and/or the electronic display device (130) are detachable with respect to the mobile transport device (105);

and/or

Wherein the communication device (120) and/or the electronic display device (130) are integrated in the information device (115) and the information device (115) is detachable with respect to the mobile transportation device (105).

20. The arrangement (100) according to claim 1,

the electronic display device (130) is at least partially manually operable.

21. The arrangement (100) according to claim 1, wherein the arrangement (100) further comprises:

a self-positioning device (160), the self-positioning device (160) configured to provide self-positioning as the information (125) related to the mobile transport device (105).

22. The arrangement (100) according to claim 21,

the arrangement (100) further comprises an indication device coupled to the self-positioning device (160) and configured to indicate a positioning of the arrangement (100).

23. The arrangement (100) according to claim 1,

the information device (115) is configured to continuously update the information (125) displayed.

24. The arrangement (100) according to claim 1, wherein the mobile transportation device (105) comprises:

a plurality of side walls (150) defining a chamber (155) between the plurality of side walls (150) such that the chamber (155) is isolated from an environment external to the mobile conveyance device (105), an

Wherein the chamber (155) is configured to accommodate one or more component carriers (110).

25. The arrangement (100) according to claim 1,

the mobile transportation device (105) is configured to at least one of: handcart, container.

26. The arrangement (100) according to claim 1,

the mobile transport device (105) is configured as a bin.

27. A loaded arrangement (200), characterized in that the loaded arrangement (200) comprises:

an arrangement (100) according to claim 1; and

a plurality of component carriers (110), a plurality of the component carriers (110) being loaded in the mobile transport device (105).

28. The loaded arrangement (200) of claim 27,

the component carrier (110) comprises at least one electrically conductive layer structure (111) and/or at least one electrically insulating layer structure (112).

29. A management system (300) for the manufacture of component carriers, the management system (300) comprising:

at least one arrangement (100) according to claim 1 and/or at least one loaded arrangement (200) according to claim 27;

a control device (305), the control device (305) being configured to manage at least one of the arrangements (100) and/or at least one of the loaded arrangements (200), wherein the control device (305) comprises:

a further communication device (310), the further communication device (310) configured to wirelessly communicate with the communication device (120) of the information device (115) in terms of the information (125).

30. The management system (300) of claim 29,

the control device (305) is configured to manage automation of at least a portion of the component carrier manufacturing.

31. The management system (300) of claim 29,

the control apparatus (305) comprises an organization domain (315), the organization domain (315) comprising at least one of: manufacturing execution system, automatic execution system, internet of things system, and

wherein the organizational domain (315) is configured to generate at least part of the information (125).

32. The management system (300) of claim 29,

the control device (305) comprises an update domain (320), the update domain (320) being configured to generate update information for the information (125).

33. The management system according to claim 29,

the control device (305) is configured to obtain a positioning position of the arrangement (100) and/or the loaded arrangement (200) based on the information (125) received from the communication device (120).

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