Method for deconstructing an integrated ciruit package using lapping

摘要

A method is provided for deconstructing an integrated circuit package comprising: taking an integrated circuit package comprising a lead frame having a plurality of wire bond pads for placing a die into electrical contact with the lead frame, and an encapsulant encapsulating the wire bond pads; and removing the encapsulant to expose the wire bond pads; wherein at least a portion of the encapsulant is removed by a lapping process.