Abstract:
A method of forming a leadframe package, a leadframe package formed according to the method, and a system incorporating the leadframe package. The leadframe package includes: a metallization layer comprising a paddle portion and a contact portion including contact leads; a die mounted onto the paddle portion; wirebonds connected between the die and respective ones of the contact leads; an overmold encapsulating the die, the paddle portion, the contact leads and the wirebonds; and a stiffening element encapsulated in the overmold and unconnected to electrical pathways within the leadframe package.
Abstract:
A wire-bonding substrate includes in-line wire bonds that are substantially of the same pitch on the die bond pads as on the substrate bond pads. A wire-bonding substrate also includes staggered bond pads on at least one of the die and the substrate. A substrate bond pad includes a first wire-bond pad and a first via that is disposed directly below the first wire-bond pad in the wire-bonding substrate. A package is also disclosed that includes a die that is coupled to the first wire-bonding pad. A computing system is also disclosed that includes the in-line wire-bonding configuration.
Abstract:
Improved solder and soldering methods are disclosed. In accordance with one technique, a solder having a plurality of individual wire strands braided together is used. In accordance with another technique, the braided solder comprises both the same solder composition and wire gauge in the individual solder wire strands. In accordance with another technique, the braided solder comprises at least two different solder compositions used in the individual solder wire strands. In accordance with another technique, the braided solder comprises at least two different wire gauges used in the individual solder wire strands. In accordance with another technique, the braided solder comprises at least one wire strand where the primary surface is coated with a thin layer of a noble metal. In accordance with another technique, the braided solder comprises at least one wire strand where flux material is present. In accordance with one soldering technique, a method of soldering is accomplished by melting a plurality of braided solder strands to join a plurality of metallic surfaces together.
Abstract:
A multi-core processor computer system is described. The computer system includes a wireless communicator that enables access from at least one remote access site comprised of hardware equipped with a wireless communicator. This remote access site may not include a processor as part of the hardware. This remote hardware can access the capabilities of the multi-core processor computer and the computing system via wireless communicators and can allocate a dedicated core within the multi-core processor to the remote user, thereby enabling parallel, independent access to the computing system that can be shared by at least one additional user. The number of remote users can be correlated to the number of cores residing in the multi-core processor computing system. A process of wireless communication between the remote access sites and the computing system to enable independent computing processing capability is also described.
Abstract:
Embodiments of the invention provide a microelectronic device having a heat spreader positioned between a chip and substrate to which the chip is electrically connected. For one embodiment of the invention, the heat spreader is a thermal slug having a coefficient of thermal expansion approximately equal to the coefficient of thermal expansion of the chip.
Abstract:
In one embodiment, a package-to-package stack is assembled comprising a first integrated circuit package, and a second integrated circuit package which are mechanically and electrically connected using an interposer and a substrate folded around the interposer. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
Abstract:
Improved solder and soldering methods are disclosed. In accordance with one technique, a solder having a plurality of individual wire strands braided together is used. In accordance with another technique, the braided solder comprises both the same solder composition and wire gauge in the individual solder wire strands. In accordance with another technique, the braided solder comprises at least two different solder compositions used in the individual solder wire strands. In accordance with another technique, the braided solder comprises at least two different wire gauges used in the individual solder wire strands. In accordance with another technique, the braided solder comprises at least one wire strand where the primary surface is coated with a thin layer of a noble metal. In accordance with another technique, the braided solder comprises at least one wire strand where flux material is present. In accordance with one soldering technique, a method of soldering is accomplished by melting a plurality of braided solder strands to join a plurality of metallic surfaces together.
Abstract:
A wire-bonding substrate is disclosed. The wire-bonding substrate includes a first wire-bond pad and a first via that is disposed directly below the first wire-bond pad in the in the wire-bonding substrate. A package is also disclosed that includes a die that is coupled to the first wire-bonding pad. The package can include a larger substrate that is coupled to the wire-bonding substrate through an electrical connection such as a solder ball. A process of forming the wire-bonding substrate is also disclosed. The process includes via formation to stop on the wire-bond pad. A method of assembling a microelectronic package is also disclosed that includes coupling the die to the wire-bond pad. A computing system is also disclosed that includes the wire-bonding substrate.
Abstract:
A multi-purpose fertilizer distribution apparatus is described that can be incorporated into a new or existing underground irrigation system that facilitates the distribution of either liquid or solid fertilizer in the form of tablets or pellets. A main canister is adapted with an air sealed removable lid to allow access to replenish the fertilizer. The main canister has an integrated rod to hold specially designed fertilizer tablets and utilizes standard connectors to connect the apparatus to both the fluid source line of the irrigation system and the output line. The main canister permits connectors with integrated filters to be attached to permit easy connection between the apparatus and the irrigation system piping. The entire apparatus may be buried in the ground and is accessible at ground level for replenishment of fertilizer.
Abstract:
A wire-bonding substrate includes a curvilinear wire-bond pad. The curvilinear wire-bond pad is used in reverse wire bonding to couple a die with the substrate. A curvilinear wire-bond pad is also disclosed that is located directly above the via in the substrate. A wire-bonding substrate includes a first wire-bond pad and a first via that is disposed directly below the first wire-bond pad in the wire-bonding substrate. A package is includes a chip stack with a total die-side characteristic dimension, and a total substrate-side characteristic dimension that is smaller than the total die-side characteristic dimension. A computing system includes the curvilinear wire-bond pad.