Abstract:
The present invention provides a number of techniques for laminating and interconnecting multiple high-layer-count (HLC) substrates to form a multilayer package or other circuit component. A solder bump may be formed on the conductive pad of at least one of two HLC substrates. The solder bump preferably is formed from an application of solder paste to the conductive pad(s). An adhesive film may be positioned between the surfaces of the HLC substrates having the conductive pads, where the adhesive film includes an aperture located substantially over the conductive pads such that the conductive pads and/or solder bumps confront each other through the aperture. The HLC substrates then may be pressed together to mechanically bond the two substrates via the adhesive. The solder bump(s) may be reflowed during or after the lamination to create a solder segment that provides an electrical connection between the two conductive pads through the aperture in the adhesive film.
Abstract:
A method for producing small pitch z-axis electrical interconnections in layers of dielectric materials which are applied to printed wiring boards and diverse electronic packages. A method for parallel fabrication of intermediate structures which are subsequently jointed to form a final structure. In addition there is provided a z-interconnected electrical structure, employing dielectric materials such as resin coated copper, employable in the manufacture of diverse type of electronic packages, including printed wiring boards (PWBs), substrates, multi-chip modules and the like.
Abstract:
A method for implementing a circuit component on a surface of a multilayer circuit board is provided. The circuit component includes a plurality of pins and the circuit board includes a plurality of electrically conductive vias penetrating at least one layer of the circuit board and being arranged so as to form at least one channel for routing one or more traces at one or more signal layers of the circuit board. The method comprises the step of forming at least one pin of the plurality of pins of the circuit component to have a length compatible with a depth of a corresponding via of the circuit board.
Abstract:
A circuitized substrate assembly and method for making same wherein the assembly includes individual circuitized substrates bonded together. The substrates each include at least one opening, only one of which is substantially filled with a conductive paste prior to bonding. Once bonded, the paste is also partially located within the other opening to provide an effective electrical connection therewith.
Abstract:
A method of manufacturing a printed wiring board, enabling insertion components to be mounted on both sides thereof, including: a) providing first and second copper-clad laminates, including plated through-holes thereon; b) hot-pressing the laminates with each other and a first prepreg bonding sheet therebetween, so that the through-holes are closed by the prepreg to form non-through holes; c) laminating a second prepreg on each of the surfaces of the composite laminate; d) covering the opening of respective non-through holes with a heat resistant resin film; e) laminating one-side copper-clad laminate on each of the surfaces of the product of (d), with the copper side out, followed by hot-pressing; f) etching the copper sides to form outer layer circuit patterns; g) removing the base material layers covering the openings of the non-through holes; and h) removing the heat resistant resin films of the openings of the non-through holes.
Abstract:
A layer of an anisotropic material has a pair of substantially flat oppositely-directed major faces, a vertical direction extending between the faces and horizontal directions transverse to the vertical direction, the layer including a dielectric material and a plurality of conductive particles in the dielectric material. The particles are distributed non-uniformly in the horizontal directions so as to provide areas of high particle concentration interspersed with areas of low particle concentration.
Abstract:
A multilayered PCB including two multilayered portions, one of these able to electrically connect electronic components mounted on the PCB to assure high frequency connections therebetween. The PCB further includes a conventional PCB portion to reduce costs while assuring a structure having a satisfactory overall thickness for use in the PCB field. Coupling is also possible to the internal portion from these components. Methods of making these structures have also been provided.
Abstract:
A multi-chip electronic package which utilizes an organic, laminate chip carrier and a plurality of semiconductor chips positioned on an upper surface of the carrier. The organic, laminate chip carrier is comprised of a plurality of conductive planes and dielectric layers and couples the chips to underlying conductors on the bottom surface thereof. The carrier may include a high-speed portion to assure high-frequency connection between the semiconductor chips and may also include an internal capacitor and/or thermally conductive member for enhanced operational capabilities.
Abstract:
A multi-chip electronic package which utilizes an organic, laminate chip carrier and a pair of semiconductor chips positioned on an upper surface of the carrier in a stacked orientation. The organic, laminate chip carrier is comprised of a plurality of conductive planes and dielectric layers and couples one or both of the chips to underlying conductors on the bottom surface thereof. The carrier may include a high-speed portion to assure high-frequency connection between the semiconductor chips and may also include an internal capacitor and/or thermally conductive member for enhanced operational capabilities. The first chip, e.g., an ASIC chip, is solder bonded to the carrier while the second chip, e.g., a memory chip, is secured to the first chip's upper surface and coupled to the carrier using a plurality of wirebond connections.
Abstract:
Techniques for reducing the number of layers in a multilayer signal routing device are disclosed. In one particular exemplary embodiment, the techniques may be realized as a method wherein the multilayer signal routing device has a plurality of electrically conductive signal path layers for routing a plurality of electrical signals thereon. The method may comprise forming a plurality of electrically conductive vias in the multilayer signal routing device for electrically connecting at least two of the plurality of electrically conductive signal path layers, wherein the plurality of vias are arranged so as to form at least one channel in at least one other of the plurality of electrically conductive signal path layers. The method may also comprise grouping at least a portion of the plurality of electrical signals based at least in part upon their proximity to the at least one channel so that they may be efficiently routed therein.