Multiple Die IC Assembly with Substrate Stacking

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Solution Overview

Problem

Integrated circuits with multiple dies require a significant printed circuit board area equivalent to separate IC packages, necessitating a solution to minimize footprint while maintaining functionality.

Innovation Solution

The integration of multiple dies within a single integrated circuit package, where the dies are mounted on a package substrate and coupled using bonding wires or substrates, to approximate the footprint of a single die IC package.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Area of stationary object

If multiple dies are integrated within a single IC package, then the PCB area footprint is reduced, but the device complexity increases due to multiple dies and interconnections

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovePCB area footprintVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple separate IC dies (RF section, baseband section, and memory die) into a single integrated circuit package. This merging of multiple functional dies reduces the overall PCB footprint while integrating diverse functions including radio frequency processing, baseband processing, and memory storage within one unified package structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs a nested arrangement where multiple dies are stacked or positioned within a single IC package substrate. The RF die, baseband die, and memory die are nested together on the same package substrate, with interconnections routed through the package structure, creating a compact nested configuration that minimizes external footprint.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

2Volume of moving object

If multiple dies are integrated within a single IC package, then the overall device size is minimized, but the manufacturing precision requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice sizeVSAvoidmanufacturing precision
Core Design Contradiction:
Volume of moving objectVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the integrated circuit into separate functional dies (RF section die, baseband section die, and memory die) that are manufactured independently using standard CMOS processes. This segmentation allows each die to be optimized and manufactured separately with established precision requirements, then integrated into the final package through controlled interconnection techniques.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses a package substrate as an intermediary structure that hosts multiple dies and provides the interconnection network. This intermediary substrate facilitates the integration of separately manufactured dies with different process requirements, allowing each die to be manufactured with appropriate precision for its function while achieving compact overall integration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS8005444B2Multiple die integrated circuit assembly
Publication Date: 2011.08.23 AVAGO TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL SALES PTE LTD
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AI summary

An integrated circuit (IC) includes a first die, a second die, a packaging substrate, and coupling circuit. The first die includes first circuitry and the second die includes second circuitry. The packaging substrate supports the first and second dies, wherein the first and second dies are stacked with respect to the packaging substrate. The coupling circuit couples the first die to the second die, wherein the first and second circuitry communicate via the coupling circuit.