Abstract:
CHIP-LAST EMBEDDED INTERCONNECT STRUCTURES AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME ABSTRACT The various embodiments of the present invention provide a novel chip-last embedded structure, wherein an IC is embedded within a one to two metal layer substrate. The various embodiments of the present invention are comparable to other two-dimensional and three-dimensional WLFO packages of the prior art as the embodiments have similar package thicknesses and X-Y form factors, short interconnect lengths, fine-pitch interconnects to chip I/Os, a reduced layer count for re-distribution of chip I/O pads to ball grid arrays (BGA) or land grid arrays (LGA), and improved thermal management options.
Abstract:
Pre-molded component packages that may be as thin as a leadframe for a semiconductor die, systems using the same, and methods of making the same are disclosed. The leads of an exemplary package are exposed at both surfaces at the leadframe. The packages may be stacked upon one another and electrically coupled at the exposed portions of their leads.
Abstract:
A plurality of microelectronic assemblies (60) are made by severing an in-process unit including an upper substrate (40) and lower substrate (20) with microelectronic elements (36) disposed between the substrates. In a further embodiment, a lead frame (452) is joined to a substrate (440) so that the leads project from this substrate. Lead frame (452) is joined to a further substrate (470) with one or more microelectronic elements (436, 404, 406) disposed between the substrates.
Abstract:
A semiconductor device package includes an electrically conductive lead frame having a plurality of posts disposed at a perimeter of the package. Each of the posts has a first contact surface disposed at the first package face and a second contact surface disposed at the second package face. The lead frame also includes a plurality of post extensions disposed at the second package face. Each of the post extensions includes a bond site formed on a surface of the post extension opposite the second package face. At least one I/O pads on the semiconductor device is electrically connected to the post extension at the bond site using wirebonding, tape automated bonding, or flip-chip methods. The package can be assembled use a lead frame having pre-formed leads, with or without taping, or it can employ the use of partially etched lead frames. A stack of the semiconductor device packages may be formed.
Abstract:
Improved apparatus and methods for stacking integrated circuit packages having leads are disclosed. According to one embodiment, the leads of an integrated circuit package are exposed and provided with solder balls so that corresponding leads of another integrated circuit package being stacked thereon can be electrically connected. The stacking results in increased integrated circuit density with respect to a substrate, yet the stacked integrated circuit packages are able to still enjoy having an overall thin or low profile.
Abstract:
The invention relates to an interconnection interface (1) which can be used to create at least one additional interconnection surface level for the production of three-dimensional electronic assemblies. According to the invention, the base boxes (3), which provide the electric interconnection with said interface, are surface assembly components of the type which have gullwing connections that extend out from the boxes called SO, TSOP, QFP, etc. Said interface consists of a one-piece printed circuit comprising at least two faces and having non-through openings and metallised through holes, thereby fulfilling the mechanical separator and electric connection functions simultaneously. The upper face (4) of the interface (1) is flat and forms a receiving and interconnecting circuit and the surface thereof, which is totally free, can be adapted to the size of additional components. The lower face of said interface comprises at least two levels, namely: a first level (5) forming a circuit which is used simultaneously for the electric interconnection and the mechanical bearing on the supports (2) of the base box(es) (3) and the link via metallised holes (6) with the upper face (4); and a second level (7) forming the apex of an opening that is used for the passage of the body/bodies of the base box(es) to be avoided.
Abstract:
A lead frame for stacked semiconductor package is provided, which comprises a plurality of lead pins having same length, thickness, pitch and arranged to correspond to exterior leads of a semiconductor package, and a frame holding the lead pins, wherein at least one lead pin is integrally formed with an adjacent lead pin to be electrically connected and a part of the end of the lead pin is cut to be shorter that other lead pins. Additionally and/or alternatively, at least one lead pin is electrically connected with a remote lead pin through an additional lead or a lead line.
Abstract:
Disclosed is an electronics packaging systems, which provides for a high density assembly of groups (2a, 2b, 2c, 2d) of similar solid state part packages. The system provides a novel method which includes the use of interconnect members (5) and crossover members (8) for interconnecting the signal paths, structurally assembling and supporting the parts (2a, 2b, 2c, 2d), and removing heat generated within the components (1). The system approach disclosed typically starts at the level of assembling pre-packaged parts (2a, 2b, 2c, 2d) into modules, and permeates through to the printed circuit board (6, 9) and box levels of assembly. The system is applicable, but not limited to, solid state memory device packaging, which typically consists of many similar parts interconnected in a matrix bus type configuration. The assembly of a building block of numerous memory components allows for the modular construction of large amounts of solid state memory.
Abstract:
An improved multi-chip module includes a main circuit board having and array of electrical interconnection pads to which are mounted a plurality of IC package units. Each IC package unit includes a pair of IC packages, both of which are mounted on opposite sides of the package carrier. The package units may be mounted on one or both sides of the main circuit board. A first primary embodiment of the invention employs a laminar package carrier having a pair of major planar surfaces. Each surface incorporates electrical contact pads. One IC package is surface mounted on each major planar surface, by interconnecting the leads of the package with the contact pads on the planar surface, to form the IC package unit. A number of other vriations exist that provide various other embodiments of the invention including one in which the carrier leads are laminated directly to the leads of an IC package.
Abstract:
A stackable integrated circuit chip package (10) comprising a flex circuit (14). The flex circuit itself comprises a flexible substrate having opposed, generally planar top and bottom surfaces, and a conductive pattern (20) which is disposed on the bottom surface. The chip package further comprises a frame (12) which is attached to the substrate of the flex circuit, and an integrated circuit chip which is at least partially circumvented by the frame and electrically connected to the conductive pattern. The substrate is wrapped about and attached to at least a portion of the frame such that the conductive pattern defines first and second portions which are each electrically connectable to another stackable integrated circuit chip package.