Abstract:
To provide high-speed, low inductance capacitive decoupling, an integrated circuit (IC) package includes capacitors positioned within the mounting region between a die and an IC package substrate. A variety of types and sizes of capacitors and substrates can be employed in a variety of geometrical arrangements. In some embodiments, capacitors are sandwiched between die terminals or bumps and the substrate conductors or pads, while in other embodiments, capacitors are positioned between bar-type conductors on the surface of the IC package substrate. Methods of fabrication, as well as application of the package to an electronic assembly and to an electronic system, are also described.
Abstract:
A molded stiffener for a package substrate is presented. The stiffener includes a molded portion. The molded portion is molded of an electrically nonconductive molding compound. A plurality of capacitors are embedded in the molded portion. The capacitors are constructed and arranged to be electrically connected to the package substrate. As such, power delivery performance is improved, and mechanical strength is added to the substrate.