Abstract:
Multiple DIMM circuits or instantiations are presented in a single module. In some embodiments, memory integrated circuits (preferably CSPs) and accompanying AMBs, or accompanying memory registers, are arranged in two ranks in two fields on each side of a flexible circuit. The flexible circuit has expansion contacts disposed along one side. The flexible circuit is disposed about a supporting substrate or board to place one complete DIMM circuit or instantiation on each side of the constructed module. In alternative but also preferred embodiments, the ICs on the side of the flexible circuit closest to the substrate are disposed, at least partially, in what are, in a preferred embodiment, windows, pockets, or cutaway areas in the substrate. Other embodiments may only populate one side of the flexible circuit or may only remove enough substrate material to reduce but not eliminate the entire substrate contribution to overall profile. The flexible circuit may exhibit one or two or more conductive layers, and may have changes in the layered structure or have split layers. Other embodiments may stagger or offset the ICs or include greater numbers of ICs.
Abstract:
A signal transmission cable adapted to pass through a hinge assembly includes a flexible circuit substrate; a first connection section formed at a first end of the flexible circuit substrate and having a plurality of signal transmission lines provided thereon; a second connection section formed at a second end of the flexible circuit substrate and having a plurality of signal transmission lines provided thereon; and a cluster section formed on the flexible circuit substrate between the first and the second connection section, and having a plurality of signal transmission lines provided thereon to connect at two ends to the signal transmission lines on the first and the second connection section, respectively. The cluster section includes a plurality of clustered flat cables, which are formed by cutting the flexible circuit substrate along a plurality of paralleled cutting lines extended in the lengthwise direction of the flexible circuit substrate.
Abstract:
A flexible printed circuit board using a lead-free solder is to be fixed within a disk enclosure while ensuring a high rigidity. In one embodiment, a rotating disk storage device comprises a flexible printed circuit board (FPC), wherein there is formed a wiring pattern including a signal line for the transmission of a signal of data read by a head in an actuator head suspension assembly (AHSA) and wherein one side end portion is fixed to a base and an opposite side end portion is fixed to the AHSA. A first metallic plate and a second metallic plate are both fixed to one side end portion of the FPC. A connector is disposed in an area where the first metallic plate in the FPC is provided, and connected to the wiring pattern. A shock sensor is disposed in an area where the second metallic plate in the FPC is provided, and connected to the wiring pattern. A reinforcing plate of a synthetic resin is, in an opposed state of the first and second metallic plates fixed to one side end portion of the FPC, held between the opposed faces of both metallic plates and is fixed to the base together with both metallic plates.
Abstract:
The present invention stacks integrated circuits into modules that conserve board surface area. In a two-high stack or module devised in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a pair of integrated circuits is stacked, with one integrated circuit above the other. The two integrated circuits are connected with a pair of flexible circuit structures. Each of the pair of flexible circuit structures is partially wrapped about a respective opposite lateral edge of the lower integrated circuit of the module. The flex circuit pair connects the upper and lower integrated circuits and provides a thermal and electrical path connection path between the module and its application environment. The module has a ballout pattern with a different pitch and/or supplemental module contacts devised to allow combined signaling to the integrated circuits through contacts having a desired ballout footprint. The present invention may be employed to advantage in numerous configurations and combinations of integrated circuits in modules provided for high-density memories or high capacity computing.
Abstract:
With the use of stacked modules, a system and method for point to point addressing of multiple integrated memory circuits is provided. A single memory expansion board is populated with stacked modules of integrated circuits. The single memory expansion board is located at the terminus of a transmission line, thus, effectively placing at a relative single point in the addressing system, added memory capacity that would otherwise have required multiple memory expansion boards and, consequently, a longer bus. Therefore, signal degradation issues are mitigated and the system has improved tolerance for higher signal speeds with added memory capacity. In a preferred embodiment, a four DIMM socket memory access bus that does not employ stacking is replaced with a single DIMM socket bus that supports stacking up to four high on a single DIMM. Although the present invention is preferably employed to advantage using stacked modules comprised from multiple CSPs, it may be employed with modules comprised from any number and type of integrated circuits including any type of packaging, whether CSP or leaded.
Abstract:
A semiconductor device is made by mounting semiconductor elements on both sides of a wiring board having three-dimensional wiring including inner-via holes. A high operating speed and smaller size are made possible by employing a laminated structure of semiconductor elements without using the chip-on-chip configuration. Semiconductor elements are mounted on both sides of a wiring board having three-dimensional wiring including inner via holes so that the semiconductor elements oppose each other via the wiring board. The electrodes of the semiconductor elements are connected with each other by the three-dimensional wiring of the wiring board.
Abstract:
A flat panel display module includes a transparent substrate, a light emitting section, a sealing cap, a flexible printed circuit board and a semiconductor device. The transparent substrate with a wiring line terminal section is formed on one of surfaces of the transparent substrate in at least one of opposing ends of the transparent substrate. The light emitting section is provided in a display region in a center section on the surface on which the wiring line terminal section of the transparent substrate is formed. The sealing cap is provided for a sealing region to cover the light emitting section such that ends of the sealing cap does not reach the ends of the transparent substrate or the wiring line terminal section of the transparent substrate. The flexible printed circuit board is connected to the wiring line terminal section and extending along the sealing cap of the transparent substrate. The semiconductor device is mounted on the flexible printed circuit board for the light emitting section.
Abstract:
A semiconductor device is made by mounting semiconductor elements on both sides of a wiring board having three-dimensional wiring including inner-via holes. A high operating speed and smaller size are made possible by employing a laminated structure of semiconductor elements without using the chip-on-chip configuration. Semiconductor elements are mounted on both sides of a wiring board having three-dimensional wiring including inner via holes so that the semiconductor elements oppose each other via the wiring board. The electrodes of the semiconductor elements are connected with each other by the three-dimensional wiring of the wiring board.
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus for adding additional circuitry (19) to a circuit board (11) having a radiation shield (14) associated therewith include the additional circuitry (19) mounted onto a flex circuit (21) which in turn is mounted on the radiation shield (14). A conductor (32) containing portion (24) of the flex circuit (21) extends therefrom and is routed around and through a cutout (18) in the bottom surface of the radiation shield (14). The conductor (32) is connected to the printed circuit board (11) at the location of the cutout (18) in the radiation shield (14).
Abstract:
A first casing (11, 12)includes a first end (30, 31). A second casing (11, 12) is mated with the first casing (11, 12). The second casing (11, 12) includes a second end (30, 31) facing the first end (30, 31). A flexible circuit member (23) is housed between the first and second casings (11, 12). The circuit member (23) is drawn out from the first and second ends (30, 31). The circuit member (23) is retained between the first and second ends (30, 31) under pressure.