Dennis Crawley <PICLIST@mitvma.mit.edu> wrote:

> What is that kind of 'antenna' connected to the substrate? (the
> unconnected line in the middle)

Dennis:

I don't think it serves any electrical function; I think it's just
there to help support the die and improve mechanical reliability.

-Andy

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