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Method for making a neo-layer comprising embedded discrete components

US7198965B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 14, 2006
Grant dateApr 3, 2007
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Expiry dateFeb 14, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K2203/162
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A stackable neo-layer comprising one or more embedded discrete electrical components is provided. A plurality of conductive traces, some of which terminate at a peripheral edge of the layer, are formed on sacrificial substrate in a series of process steps and discrete electrical components such as thick film components or wire bonded components are attached thereto. An under-bump metal process step is disclosed and provides for solder attachment at desired contact pad locations. The layer is encapsulated in a potting material and thinned to provide a thin, stackable layer. When assembled into a stack of layers, the electrically conductive traces terminating at the edge of the layer can be electrically connected by means of electroplating using a T-connect.

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