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
Engineering 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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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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.


