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Multi-signal rail assembly with impedance control for a three-dimensional high density integrated circuit package
Assignee: Entorian Technologies Inc
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Filing: 1994-08-12
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Granted: 1996-10-01
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Expires: 2014-08-12
Abstract
Abstract An electrically and thermally conductive rail assembly with impedance control for interconnecting individual level-one integrated circuit packages within a three-dimensional high density integrated circuit package, and methods of manufacturing same.
Inventors
- 👤 Carmen D. Burns
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 19:55
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: 24
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
An electrically and thermally conductive rail assembly for a three-dimensional integrated circuit package, said three-dimensional package including a plurality of level-one integrated circuit packages, said rail assembly comprising: a plurality of thermally and electrically conductive rails, wherein selected rails further comprise an electrical signal element, a ground plane element and an insulating element, wherein said insulating element electrically insulates said signal element from said ground plane element, and wherein said electrical signal element is comprised of at least two electrically isolated conductive sections.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
An electrically and thermally conductive rail assembly for a three-dimensional integrated circuit package, said three-dimensional package including a plurality of level-one integrated circuit packages, said rail assembly comprising: a plurality of thermally and electrically conductive rails, wherein selected rails further comprise an electrical signal element, a ground plane element and an insulating element, wherein said insulating element electrically insulates said signal element from said ground plane element, and wherein said electrical signal element is comprised of at least two electrically isolated conductive sections.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The rail assembly of claim 1, wherein said electrical signal element and said ground plane element of each said selected rail are laminated together by an insulating material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
The rail assembly of claim 1, wherein said rail assembly is adapted to extend over the uppermost surface of a three-dimensional integrated circuit package and is adapted to electrically connect to a ground plane disposed on the uppermost surface of said three-dimensional package.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The rail assembly of claim 1, wherein the impedance of said rail assembly is controlled by said ground plane element.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The rail assembly of claim 1, wherein said electrical signal element and said ground plane element are insulated by a high temperature dielectric material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The rail assembly of claim 5, wherein said high temperature dielectric material comprises a high temperature epoxy.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The rail assembly of claim 5, wherein said high temperature dielectric material comprises a double-sided adhesive tape.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
The rail assembly of claim 5, wherein said high temperature dielectric material comprises a high temperature thermal plastic suitable for binding said electrical and ground plane conductors together.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The rail assembly of claim 1, wherein said ground plane element comprises at least two sections.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
The rail assembly of claim 1, wherein said electrical element is comprised of at least two sections which are not electrically connected to each other.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
The rail assembly of claim 1, wherein said ground plane element is adapted to be electrically connected to one or more level-one integrated circuit packages.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
30 words
The rail assembly of claim 1, wherein said rail assembly is adapted to be configured as a thermally conductive fin, or heat sink, for a three dimensional integrated circuit package.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
80 words
An ultra high density three-dimensional integrated circuit package including a plurality of level-one integrated circuit packages, comprising a plurality of electrically and thermally conductive rail assemblies which interconnect said level-one integrated circuit packages; wherein each said rail assembly comprises: (a) a plurality of electrical signal conductors; (b) one or more ground plane conductors disposed between said electrical signal conductors; and (c) a high temperature dielectric material disposed between each electrical signal or ground plane conductor to bind said conductors together.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
80 words
An ultra high density three-dimensional integrated circuit package including a plurality of level-one integrated circuit packages, comprising a plurality of electrically and thermally conductive rail assemblies which interconnect said level-one integrated circuit packages; wherein each said rail assembly comprises: (a) a plurality of electrical signal conductors; (b) one or more ground plane conductors disposed between said electrical signal conductors; and (c) a high temperature dielectric material disposed between each electrical signal or ground plane conductor to bind said conductors together.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
32 words
The three-dimensional package of claim 13, wherein said level-one integrated circuit packages have leads extending therefrom, wherein each lead includes an end suitable for receiving and electrically connecting to a rail assembly.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
38 words
The three-dimensional package of claim 14, wherein a portion of each said lead end is capable of being removed so that said lead end can be electrically connected to only one electrical conductor on any said rail assembly.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
17 words
The three-dimensional package of claim 14, wherein said leads are arranged in a row and column configuration.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
30 words
The three-dimensional package of claim 14, wherein each said lead end is capable of electrically connecting to one or more of said ground plane conductors on each said rail assembly.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
31 words
The three-dimensional package of claim 13, further comprising at least one horizontal ground plane disposed within said three-dimensional package in place of at least one of said level-one integrated circuit packages.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
28 words
The three-dimensional package of claim 18, wherein at least one of said horizontal ground planes is electrically connected to at least one of said level-one integrated circuit packages.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
35 words
The three-dimensional package of claim 18, wherein at least one of said horizontal ground planes is electrically connected to one or more of said ground plane conductors on at least one of said rail assemblies.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
26 words
The three-dimensional package of claim 14, wherein each said lead end is electrically connected to only one of said electrical conductors on each said rail assembly.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
33 words
The three-dimensional package of claim 14, wherein one or more of said electrical conductors on each of said rail assemblies comprises at least two sections which are not electrically connected to each other.
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