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Routing element for use in multi-chip modules, multi-chip modules including the routing element, and methods

US6882034B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 29, 2001
Grant dateApr 19, 2005
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Expiry dateAug 29, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49204
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A routing element for use with a multichip module includes a substrate that carries conductive traces that provide either additional electrical paths or shorter electrical paths that those provided by a multichip module substrate. The conductive traces may be carried upon a single surface of the routing element substrate, be carried internally by the routing element substrate, or include externally and internally carried portions. The routing element also includes a contact pad positioned at each end of each conductive trace thereof to facilitate electrical connection of each conductive trace to a corresponding terminal of the substrate or to a corresponding bond pad of a semiconductor device of the multichip module. Multichip modules are also disclosed, as are methods for designing the routing element and methods in which the routing element is used.

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