Abstract:
A method of forming a computer system and a printed circuit board assembly, are provided comprising first and second semiconductor dies and an intermediate substrate. The intermediate substrate is positioned between the first active surface of the first semiconductor die and the second active surface of the second semiconductor die such that a first surface of the intermediate substrate faces the first active surface and such that a second surface of the intermediate substrate faces the second active surface. The second surface of the intermediate substrate includes a cavity defined therein. The intermediate substrate defines a passage there through. The second semiconductor die is secured to the second surface of the intermediate substrate within the cavity such that the conductive bond pad of the second semiconductor die is aligned with the passage.
Abstract:
A method of forming a computer system and a printed circuit board assembly, are provided comprising first and second semiconductor dies and an intermediate substrate. The intermediate substrate is positioned between the first active surface of the first semiconductor die and the second active surface of the second semiconductor die such that a first surface of the intermediate substrate faces the first active surface and such that a second surface of the intermediate substrate faces the second active surface. The second surface of the intermediate substrate includes a cavity defined therein. The intermediate substrate defines a passage there through. The second semiconductor die is secured to the second surface of the intermediate substrate within the cavity such that the conductive bond pad of the second semiconductor die is aligned with the passage.
Abstract:
A multi-chip module may be formed by wire bonding a first chip within a cavity in a multi-chip carrier. A second die may be positioned over the first die, elevated therefrom, using bump bonding. In some embodiments, only a single cavity is utilized and in other embodiments, multiple cavities may be utilized, one of which mounts a first chip and the other of which mounts a second chip. In some embodiments, the second chip may be a composite of two dice coupled back-to-back so that the lowermost die may be bump bonded to the carrier and the uppermost die, facing upwardly away from the carrier, may be wire bonded thereto.
Abstract:
A method of forming a computer system and a printed circuit board assembly, are provided comprising first and second semiconductor dies and an intermediate substrate. The intermediate substrate is positioned between the first active surface of the first semiconductor die and the second active surface of the second semiconductor die such that a first surface of the intermediate substrate faces the first active surface and such that a second surface of the intermediate substrate faces the second active surface. The second surface of the intermediate substrate includes a cavity defined therein. The intermediate substrate defines a passage there through. The second semiconductor die is secured to the second surface of the intermediate substrate within the cavity such that the conductive bond pad of the second semiconductor die is aligned with the passage.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for increasing integrated circuit density in a semiconductor die assembly, and specifically, a dual LOC semiconductor die assembly. A first and a second die are substantially symmetrically back bonded to a die attach site on opposing sides of a base lead frame. A first and a second offset lead frame, each having a plurality of lead fingers, are then attached to the base lead frame on opposing sides thereof so that their lead fingers respectively extend over the first and second dice in a cantilevered manner. Wire bonds are formed between lead ends of each of the lead fingers to corresponding bond pads on the first and second dice for electrical connection therebetween. The assembly is then encapsulated in a transfer molding process, after which the stacked dual LOC semiconductor assembly is subjected to a trim and form operation.
Abstract:
A cooling mechanism within an integrated circuit includes an internal pump for circulating thermally conductive fluid within closed loop channels. The cooling channels are embedded within an integrated circuit die, such as in interlevel dielectric layers between metal levels. The channels are formed by engineering deposition of a layer to line trenches and form continuous voids along the trenches. Exemplary heat pumps comprise cavities, formed in communication with the channels, covered by piezoelectric actuators. Preferably, the actuators are wired to act in sequence as a peristaltic pump, circulating the fluid within the channels. The channels are positioned to carry heat from active devices within the integrated circuit, and a heat sink carries heat from the die.
Abstract:
A cooling mechanism within an integrated circuit includes an internal pump for circulating thermally conductive fluid within closed loop channels. The cooling channels are embedded within an integrated circuit die, such as in interlevel dielectric layers between metal levels. The channels are formed by engineering deposition of a layer to line trenches and form continuous voids along the trenches. Exemplary heat pumps comprise cavities, formed in communication with the channels, covered by piezoelectric actuators. Preferably, the actuators are wired to act in sequence as a peristaltic pump, circulating the fluid within the channels. The channels are positioned to carry heat from active devices within the integrated circuit, and a heat sink carries heat from the die.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for increasing integrated circuit density in a semiconductor die assembly, and specifically, a dual LOC semiconductor die assembly. A first and a second die are substantially symmetrically back bonded to a die attach site on a opposing sides of a base lead frame. A first and a second offset lead frame, each having a plurality of lead fingers, are then attached to the base lead frame on opposing sides thereof so that their lead fingers respectively extend over the first and second dice in a cantilevered manner. Wire bonds are formed between lead ends of each of the lead fingers to corresponding bond pads on the first and second dice for electrical connection therebetween. The assembly is then encapsulated in a transfer molding process, after which the stacked dual LOC semiconductor assembly is subjected to a trim and form operation.
Abstract:
A computer system and a printed circuit board assembly are provided comprising first and second semiconductor dies and an intermediate substrate. The intermediate substrate is positioned between a first active surface of the first semiconductor die and a second active surface of the second semiconductor die. The first semiconductor die is electrically coupled to the intermediate substrate. The intermediate substrate defines a passage there through The second semiconductor die is secured to the second surface of the intermediate substrate within a cavity in the second surface of the intermediate substrate such that the conductive bond pad of the second semiconductor die is aligned with the passage. The second semiconductor die is electrically coupled to the intermediate substrate by at least one conductive line extending from the second semiconductor die through the passage and to the first surface of the intermediate substrate.
Abstract:
A multi-chip module may be formed by wire bonding a first chip within a cavity in a multi-chip carrier. A second die may be positioned over the first die, elevated therefrom, using bump bonding. In some embodiments, only a single cavity is utilized and in other embodiments, multiple cavities may be utilized, one of which mounts a first chip and the other of which mounts a second chip. In some embodiments, the second chip may be a composite of two dice coupled back-to-back so that the lowermost die may be bump bonded to the carrier and the uppermost die, facing upwardly away from the carrier, may be wire bonded thereto.