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Apparatus and methods of packaging and testing die
Assignee: Micron Technology Inc
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Filing: 1999-08-30
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Granted: 2001-09-25
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Expires: 2019-08-30
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus and methods of packaging and testing die. In one embodiment, a stacked die package includes a packaging substrate having a first surface with a recess disposed therein and a plurality of conductive leads coupled thereto, a first die attached to the packaging substrate within the recess and having a plurality of first bond pads electrically coupled to at least some of the conductive leads, and a second die attached to the first die and having a plurality of second bond pads that are electrically coupled to at least some of the conductive leads. When the stacked die package is engaged with, for example, a circuit board, the first surface of the packaging substrate is proximate the circuit board so that the packaging substrate at least partially encloses and protects the first and second die. The properties and dimensions of the packaging substrate are tailored to optimize the operational environment of the die, including improving thermal dissipation and enhancing performance of the die. In an alternate embodiment, the packaging substrate comprises an electrically conductive substrate and an electrically insulative material is formed between the conductive leads and the packaging substrate. In another embodiment, the first bond pads are electrically coupled to the conductive leads by wire-bonding. Alternately, the first bond pads are in direct contact with the conductive leads in a flip chip arrangement. In another embodiment, the die is sealed within an encapsulating layer to protect the first and second die.
Inventors
- 👤 Leonard E. Mess
- 👤 David J. Corisis
- 👤 Walter L. Moden
- 👤 Larry D. Kinsman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 16:42
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10P; H10P74/00; H10P74/23; H10P74/238; H10W; H10W76/00; H10W76/10; H10W76/12; H10W76/15; H10W76/153; H10W90/00; H10W70/00; H10W70/60; H10W70/62; H10W70/63; H10W70/67; H10W70/68; H10W70/682; H10W72/00; H10W72/071; H10W72/075; H10W72/50; H10W72/541; H10W72/5449; H10W72/851; H10W72/874; H10W72/877; H10W72/884; H10W72/90; H10W72/931; H10W72/932; H10W72/951; H10W74/00; H10W90/20; H10W90/22; H10W90/284; H10W90/291; H10W90/701; H10W90/721; H10W90/724; H10W90/731; H10W90/732; H10W90/751; H10W90/754
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
A stacked die package coupleable with a circuit board, comprising: a packaging substrate including a first surface having a recess disposed therein and a plurality of conductive leads coupled thereto, each conductive lead having an inner end proximate the recess and an outer end coupleable with the circuit board; and a first die attached to the packaging substrate within the recess and having a plurality of first bond pads disposed thereon, each first bond pad being electrically coupled to one of the inner ends; and a second die attached to the first die and having a plurality of second bond pads disposed thereon, each second bond pad being electrically coupled to one of the inner ends, the first surface of the packaging substrate being proximate the circuit board when the outer ends are coupled with the circuit board whereby the packaging substrate at least partially encloses and protects both the first and second die.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
A stacked die package coupleable with a circuit board, comprising: a packaging substrate including a first surface having a recess disposed therein and a plurality of conductive leads coupled thereto, each conductive lead having an inner end proximate the recess and an outer end coupleable with the circuit board; and a first die attached to the packaging substrate within the recess and having a plurality of first bond pads disposed thereon, each first bond pad being electrically coupled to one of the inner ends; and a second die attached to the first die and having a plurality of second bond pads disposed thereon, each second bond pad being electrically coupled to one of the inner ends, the first surface of the packaging substrate being proximate the circuit board when the outer ends are coupled with the circuit board whereby the packaging substrate at least partially encloses and protects both the first and second die.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The stacked die package of claim 1 wherein the outer ends of the conductive leads comprise solder bumps engageable with terminals on the circuit board.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The stacked die package of claim 1 wherein the outer ends of the conductive leads comprise connecting pins engageable with receptacles on the circuit board.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The stacked die package of claim 1 wherein at least some of the inner ends comprise first contact pads disposed within the recess, each of the first bond pads directly contacting one of the first contact pads.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The stacked die package of claim 1 wherein the packaging substrate comprises an electrically conductive substrate, further comprising an electrically insulative layer formed between the conductive leads and the packaging substrate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The stacked die package of claim 1 , further comprising an encapsulating layer disposed about the first and second die to protect the first and second die.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The stacked die package of claim 1 wherein the second die is fully disposed within the recess.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
The stacked die package of claim 1 wherein the first die is a flip chip mounted die and the second bond pads are wire-bonded to the inner ends of the conductive leads.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
The stacked die package of claim 1 wherein the packaging substrate has a plurality of via formed therethrough, at least some of the conductive leads being at least partially disposed within the plurality of via.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
The stacked die package of claim 9 wherein the packaging substrate comprises an electrically conductive substrate, further comprising an electrically insulative layer formed between the conductive leads and the packaging substrate.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
The stacked die package of claim 9 wherein each outer end comprises a ball pad coupleable with a conductive bump.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
26 words
The stacked die package of claim 11 , further comprising a conductive bump formed on each ball pad and engageable with terminals on the circuit board.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
34 words
The die package of claim 1 wherein at least some of the inner ends comprise contact pads disposed within the recess, each of the first bond pads directly contacting one of the contact pads.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
136 words
A stacked die package coupleable with a circuit board, comprising: a packaging substrate including a first surface having a recess disposed therein and a plurality of conductive leads formed thereon, each conductive lead having an inner end proximate the recess and an outer end coupleable with the circuit board; a first die attached to the packaging substrate within the recess and having a plurality of first bond pads disposed thereon, each first bond pad being electrically coupled to one of the inner ends; and a second die attached to the first die and having a plurality of second bond pads disposed thereon, each-second bond pad being electrically coupled to one of the inner ends, the first surface of the packaging substrate being proximate the circuit board when the outer ends are coupled with the circuit board.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
136 words
A stacked die package coupleable with a circuit board, comprising: a packaging substrate including a first surface having a recess disposed therein and a plurality of conductive leads formed thereon, each conductive lead having an inner end proximate the recess and an outer end coupleable with the circuit board; a first die attached to the packaging substrate within the recess and having a plurality of first bond pads disposed thereon, each first bond pad being electrically coupled to one of the inner ends; and a second die attached to the first die and having a plurality of second bond pads disposed thereon, each-second bond pad being electrically coupled to one of the inner ends, the first surface of the packaging substrate being proximate the circuit board when the outer ends are coupled with the circuit board.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
24 words
The die package of claim 14 wherein the outer ends of the conductive leads comprise solder bumps engageable with terminals on the circuit board.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
24 words
The die package of claim 14 wherein the outer ends of the conductive leads comprise connecting pins engageable with receptacles on the circuit board.
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