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Ultra high density integrated circuit package
Assignee: Entorian Technologies Inc
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Filing: 1995-01-20
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Granted: 1996-08-06
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Expires: 2015-01-20
Abstract
Abstract An ultra-thin level-one integrated circuit package with improved moisture penetration characteristics manufactured using a transfer molded casing with metallic lamination layers is provided. Additionally, a method and apparatus for providing a multiple-element modular package including a plurality of such level-one packages in horizontal or vertical stack configuration is provided.
Inventors
- 👤 Carmen D. Burns
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 07:25
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K7/00; H05K7/02; H05K7/023; H10; H10W; H10W40/00; H10W40/70; H10W40/77; H10W40/778; H10W42/00; H10W74/00; H10W74/01; H10W74/016; H10W90/00; H10W70/00; H10W70/40; H10W70/60; H10W72/00; H10W72/801; H10W90/20; H10W90/288; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49002; Y10T29/49117; Y10T29/49124; Y10T29/49126; Y10T29/49169; Y10T29/49171; Y10T29/49172
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
A modular integrated circuit package comprising: a plurality of level-one integrated circuit packages, each comprising: (a) an integrated circuit element; (b) a casing surrounding the active surface of said integrated circuit element, said casing having an upper surface, a lower surface and a perimeter wall; (c) a first metal foil lamination applied over said upper surface of said level-one package with a first high temperature adhesive lamination layer being applied between said upper surface of said casing and said first metal foil lamination; (d) a second metal foil lamination applied over said lower surface of said level-one package with a second high temperature adhesive lamination layer being applied between said lower surface of said package and said second metal foil lamination; and wherein said level-one integrated circuit package includes a plurality of electrical interconnect leads, wherein said leads substantially overlay, are connected to, and are extending from said integrated circuit element through a portion of said package.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
A modular integrated circuit package comprising: a plurality of level-one integrated circuit packages, each comprising: (a) an integrated circuit element; (b) a casing surrounding the active surface of said integrated circuit element, said casing having an upper surface, a lower surface and a perimeter wall; (c) a first metal foil lamination applied over said upper surface of said level-one package with a first high temperature adhesive lamination layer being applied between said upper surface of said casing and said first metal foil lamination; (d) a second metal foil lamination applied over said lower surface of said level-one package with a second high temperature adhesive lamination layer being applied between said lower surface of said package and said second metal foil lamination; and wherein said level-one integrated circuit package includes a plurality of electrical interconnect leads, wherein said leads substantially overlay, are connected to, and are extending from said integrated circuit element through a portion of said package.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The package of claim 1, wherein said plurality of level-one packages are vertically oriented with surface contact between adjacent level-one packages.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The package of claim 1, wherein said plurality of level-one packages are horizontally oriented with surface contact between adjacent level-one packages.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The package of claim 1, wherein said package further comprises a heat conductive housing surrounding said plurality of individual integrated circuit packages.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The package of claim 1, further comprising: a mounting header for mounting said package to an underlying circuit board.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The package of claim 2, wherein said plurality of level-one packages are inclined to reduce overall package height.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The package of claim 4, further comprising an exterior heat sink element mounted to an exterior surface of said housing.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
The package of claim 5, wherein said header comprises: a rectangular frame, said frame further including means for electrical interconnection between said electrical interconnect leads and the underlying circuit board.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
78 words
The package of claim 8, wherein said electrical interconnection means comprises a plurality of electrically conductive rails mounted in said frame and positioned so as to be adjacent and electrically connected to said leads from said plurality of integrated circuit elements; said rails being formed to have a lead connection portion spanning the interior of said frame and a circuit board connection portion extending from the periphery of said frame for electrical connection to the underlying circuit board.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
The package of claim 8, wherein said circuit board connection portion is formed in a gull-wing configuration.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
The package of claim 9, wherein said circuit board connection portion is formed in a J-lead configuration.
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