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VLSI integration into a 3-D WSI dual composite module
Assignee: Micron Technology Inc
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Filing: 1992-07-24
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Granted: 1993-07-20
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Expires: 2012-07-24
Abstract
Abstract The difficulty with integrating packaged devices into a dual composite module design for wafer scale devices is the height difference between the WSI and packaged devices a typical wafer scale device is 0.025 (in) high while typical packaged VLSI components are 0.080 (in) or more. This leaves little room for the other 5 layers of interconnect boards and PCI layers required for the dual composite module. The solution is that the PWB on the side of the composite heat sink has been shortened to support only the wafer scale device on the heat sink. This eliminated PWB thickness and PCI interfaces from the side with the VLSI components. Also 3-P connectors are made with a pressure contact interconnecting (PCI) board.
Inventors
- 👤 David B. Harris
- 👤 Scott P. Karr
- 👤 Stephen J. Reinhart
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 16:16
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10W; H10W90/00; H10W70/00; H10W70/60; H10W70/611; H10W90/401
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
A dual composite module comprising: a first circuit board having WSI devices mounted on one half of its top surface and VLSI devices mounted on the other half of its top surface; a foreshortened pressure contact interconnect board which only covers and is electrically connected to the WSI devices on the first circuit board; a foreshortened interconnect board which only covers and is electrically connected to the foreshortened pressure contact interconnect board; a first full size pressure contact interconnect board which covers and is electrically connected to both the foreshortened interconnect board and the VLSI devices of the first circuit board; a second circuit board having WSI devices mounted on its bottom surface; and a means for electrically connecting the WSI devices of the second circuit board with the first full size pressure contact interconnect board.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
A dual composite module comprising: a first circuit board having WSI devices mounted on one half of its top surface and VLSI devices mounted on the other half of its top surface; a foreshortened pressure contact interconnect board which only covers and is electrically connected to the WSI devices on the first circuit board; a foreshortened interconnect board which only covers and is electrically connected to the foreshortened pressure contact interconnect board; a first full size pressure contact interconnect board which covers and is electrically connected to both the foreshortened interconnect board and the VLSI devices of the first circuit board; a second circuit board having WSI devices mounted on its bottom surface; and a means for electrically connecting the WSI devices of the second circuit board with the first full size pressure contact interconnect board.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
A dual composite module, as defined in claim 1, where the second circuit board has a heat sink attached to its top surface to absorb and disperse heat generated by the dual composite module.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
58 words
A dual composite module, as defined in claim 1, wherein said connecting means comprises: a second full size pressure contact interconnect board which covers and is electrically connected to the WSI devices of the second circuit board; and a full size interconnect board which is electrically connected between the first and the second full size contact interconnect boards.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
58 words
A dual composite module, as defined in claim 2, wherein said connecting means comprises: a second full size pressure contact interconnect board which covers and is electrically connected to the WSI devices of the second circuit board; and a full size interconnect board which is electrically connected between the first and the second full size contact interconnect boards.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
169 words
A dual composite module which has a thickness which does not exceed 0.29 inches, and which comprises: a first circuit board having WSI devices mounted on one half of its top surface and VLSI devices mounted on the other half of its top surface; a second circuit board having WSI devices mounted on its bottom surface; a foreshortened pressure contact interconnect board which only covers and is electrically connected to the WSI devices on the first circuit board; a foreshortened interconnect board which only covers and is electrically connected to the foreshortened pressure contact interconnect board; a first full size pressure contact interconnect board which covers and is electrically connected to both the foreshortened interconnect board and the VLSI devices of the first circuit board; a second full size pressure contact interconnect board which covers and is electrically connected to the WSI devices of the second circuit board; and a full size interconnect board which is electrically connected between the first and the second full size contact interconnect boards.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
169 words
A dual composite module which has a thickness which does not exceed 0.29 inches, and which comprises: a first circuit board having WSI devices mounted on one half of its top surface and VLSI devices mounted on the other half of its top surface; a second circuit board having WSI devices mounted on its bottom surface; a foreshortened pressure contact interconnect board which only covers and is electrically connected to the WSI devices on the first circuit board; a foreshortened interconnect board which only covers and is electrically connected to the foreshortened pressure contact interconnect board; a first full size pressure contact interconnect board which covers and is electrically connected to both the foreshortened interconnect board and the VLSI devices of the first circuit board; a second full size pressure contact interconnect board which covers and is electrically connected to the WSI devices of the second circuit board; and a full size interconnect board which is electrically connected between the first and the second full size contact interconnect boards.
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