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Method of manufacturing an ultra-high density warp-resistant memory module
Assignee: Tamiras Per Pte Ltd LLC
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Filing: 1996-07-25
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Granted: 1998-12-01
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Expires: 2016-07-25
Abstract
Abstract An ultra high-density integrated circuit module which includes a plurality of individual high-density integrated circuit packages. A plurality of the ultra high-density integrated circuit memory modules may be combined to form an ultra high-density memory bank for use in computers, or other applications requiring high-density on-board memory. The high-density integrated circuit packages which form the modules each have an internal lead frame and optional internal member which overlie an integrated circuit die. A thin, warp-resistant metal layer and an external heat conductor element are mounted to the exterior of the package. Heat is dissipated from the package while structural forces are selectively balanced.
Inventors
- 👤 Carmen D. Burns
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 17:16
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10W; H10W76/00; H10W76/40; H10W70/00; H10W70/40; H10W70/411; H10W70/415; H10W70/421; H10W74/00; H10W74/10; H10W74/111; H10W74/114; H10W90/00; H05; H05K; H05K1/00; H05K1/02; H05K1/0201; H05K3/00; H05K3/30; H05K3/32; H05K3/34; H05K3/341; H05K3/3421; H10W70/60; H10W90/20; H10W90/288; H10W90/701; H10W90/751; H10W90/756
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
193 words
A method of manufacturing an ultra-high density memory module, comprising the steps of: forming a high density memory package by: mounting a substantially planar internal lead frame, comprised of a plurality of circuit conductors, to an integrated circuit die so said lead frame overlays and is in thermal contact with at least a portion of said die; mounting a substantially planar thermally conductive internal element so it overlays and is in thermal contact with at least a portion of said die; encapsulating said die, said internal lead frame and said thermally conductive internal element to form a protective casing, such that a plurality of said circuit conductors extend through a first end of said casing to form leads and wherein an end portion of said thermally conductive internal element extends through a second end of said casing, opposite said first end; mounting a thin, warp-resistant metal layer to a first major surface of said casing; mounting a substantially planar external thermally conductive element to a second major surface of said casing; and vertically orienting a plurality of said packages and mounting said packages adjacent one another to form an ultra-high density memory module.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
193 words
A method of manufacturing an ultra-high density memory module, comprising the steps of: forming a high density memory package by: mounting a substantially planar internal lead frame, comprised of a plurality of circuit conductors, to an integrated circuit die so said lead frame overlays and is in thermal contact with at least a portion of said die; mounting a substantially planar thermally conductive internal element so it overlays and is in thermal contact with at least a portion of said die; encapsulating said die, said internal lead frame and said thermally conductive internal element to form a protective casing, such that a plurality of said circuit conductors extend through a first end of said casing to form leads and wherein an end portion of said thermally conductive internal element extends through a second end of said casing, opposite said first end; mounting a thin, warp-resistant metal layer to a first major surface of said casing; mounting a substantially planar external thermally conductive element to a second major surface of said casing; and vertically orienting a plurality of said packages and mounting said packages adjacent one another to form an ultra-high density memory module.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said step of mounting an external thermally conductive element to each said package includes applying a thin layer of epoxy between said external element and said first major surface of said package casing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said step of mounting a thin, warp-resistant metal layer to each said package casing includes applying a thin layer of epoxy between said thin, warp-resistant metal layer and said second major surface of each said package casing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said step of mounting a thermally conductive internal element to said die of each said package includes applying a two-sided polyamide tape between said die and said thermally conductive internal element.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 4, wherein a thin layer of high temperature epoxy is applied to both sides of said two-sided tape prior to applying said tape.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said step of mounting an internal lead frame to said die in each said package includes applying a two-sided polyamide tape between said die and said internal lead frame.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 6, wherein a thin layer of high temperature epoxy is applied to both sides of said two-sided tape prior to applying said tape.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
49 words
The method of claim 3, wherein said thin, warp-resistant metal layer, said thermally conductive internal element and said external thermally conductive element of each package each includes an distal portion formed to extend from a second end of each said package, said second end being opposite said first end.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 8, wherein said end portions and said distal portions of each said package form a thermally conductive platform.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said vertically oriented packages are mounted to one another with a reworkable adhesive.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 9, further comprising the step of mounting a thermally conductive cap to said thermally conductive platform of each said package.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
39 words
The method of claim 8, wherein said external thermally conductive element end portions and said thin, warp-resistant metal layer distal portions, of adjacent packages, are formed to at least partially overlap and be in thermal contact with each other.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
187 words
A method of manufacturing an ultra-high density memory module, comprising the steps of: forming a plurality of high density memory packages, each package formed by: mounting a substantially planar internal lead frame, comprised of a plurality of circuit conductors, to an integrated circuit die so said lead frame overlays and is in thermal contact with at least a portion of said die; encapsulating said die and said internal lead frame to form a protective casing, such that a plurality of said circuit conductors extend through a first end of said casing to form leads, and wherein a substantial portion of a major surface of said integrated circuit die is exposed through said casing; and mounting a substantially planar external thermally conductive element to said exposed major surface of said die; mounting a thin, substantially planar, warp-resistant metal layer to a major exterior surface of said casing of one or more of said packages; and orienting a plurality of said packages and mounting said packages adjacent one another to form an ultra-high density memory module, wherein said warp-resistant layer substantially reduces the tendency of said module to warp.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
187 words
A method of manufacturing an ultra-high density memory module, comprising the steps of: forming a plurality of high density memory packages, each package formed by: mounting a substantially planar internal lead frame, comprised of a plurality of circuit conductors, to an integrated circuit die so said lead frame overlays and is in thermal contact with at least a portion of said die; encapsulating said die and said internal lead frame to form a protective casing, such that a plurality of said circuit conductors extend through a first end of said casing to form leads, and wherein a substantial portion of a major surface of said integrated circuit die is exposed through said casing; and mounting a substantially planar external thermally conductive element to said exposed major surface of said die; mounting a thin, substantially planar, warp-resistant metal layer to a major exterior surface of said casing of one or more of said packages; and orienting a plurality of said packages and mounting said packages adjacent one another to form an ultra-high density memory module, wherein said warp-resistant layer substantially reduces the tendency of said module to warp.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
162 words
A method of manufacturing an ultra-high density memory module, comprising the steps of: forming a plurality of high density memory packages, each package is formed by: mounting a substantially planar internal lead frame, comprised of a plurality of circuit conductors, to an integrated circuit die so said lead frame overlays and is in thermal contact with at least a portion of said die; mounting a substantially planar thermally conductive internal element so it overlays and is in thermal contact with at least a portion of said die; and encapsulating said die, said internal lead frame and said thermally conductive internal element to form a protective casing, such that a plurality of said circuit conductors extend through a first end of said casing to form leads and wherein an end portion of said thermally conductive internal element extends through a second end of said casing, opposite said first end; and mounting said packages adjacent one another to form an ultra-high density memory module.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
162 words
A method of manufacturing an ultra-high density memory module, comprising the steps of: forming a plurality of high density memory packages, each package is formed by: mounting a substantially planar internal lead frame, comprised of a plurality of circuit conductors, to an integrated circuit die so said lead frame overlays and is in thermal contact with at least a portion of said die; mounting a substantially planar thermally conductive internal element so it overlays and is in thermal contact with at least a portion of said die; and encapsulating said die, said internal lead frame and said thermally conductive internal element to form a protective casing, such that a plurality of said circuit conductors extend through a first end of said casing to form leads and wherein an end portion of said thermally conductive internal element extends through a second end of said casing, opposite said first end; and mounting said packages adjacent one another to form an ultra-high density memory module.
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