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Three-dimensional memory card structure with internal direct chip attachment
Assignee: International Business Machines Corp
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Filing: 1992-01-29
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Granted: 1994-01-18
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Expires: 2012-01-29
Abstract
Abstract A card structure has an internal three dimensional array of implanted semiconductor chips. The card structure includes a power core and a plurality of chip cores. Each chip core is joined to the power core on opposite surfaces of the power core, and each chip core includes a compensator core having a two dimensional array of chip wells. Each chip well allows for a respective one of the semiconductor chips to be implanted therein. Further, a compliant dielectric material is disposed on the major surfaces of the compensator core except at the bottoms of the chip wells. The compliant dielectric material has a low dielectric constant and has a thermal coefficient of expansion compatible with those of the semiconductor chips and the compensator core, so that thermal expansion stability with the chips and the compensator core is maintained.
Inventors
- 👤 Bohdan R. Kryzaniwsky
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 06:55
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11C; G11C5/00; G11C5/06; H; H10; H10W; H10W72/00; H10W72/01; H10W72/0198; H10W72/851; H10W72/874; H10W72/884; H10W90/00; H10W90/701; H10W90/751; H10W90/754; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49002; Y10T29/49117; Y10T29/49124; Y10T29/4913; Y10T29/49146
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
A card structure having an internal three dimensional array of implanted semiconductor chips, said card structure comprising: a power core having two surfaces which oppose one another; and a plurality of chip cores, each chip core being joined to said power core, such that each of said two opposing surfaces of said power core have at least one chip core joined thereto, each chip core including: a compensator core having a two dimensional array of chip wells, each chip well allowing for a respective one of said semiconductor chips to be implanted therein, and a compliant dielectric material on the major surfaces of said compensator core except at the bottoms of said chip wells, said compliant dielectric material having a low dielectric constant and having a thermal coefficient of expansion compatible with those of said semiconductor chips and said compensator core, whereby thermal expansion stability with said chips and said compensator core is maintained.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
A card structure having an internal three dimensional array of implanted semiconductor chips, said card structure comprising: a power core having two surfaces which oppose one another; and a plurality of chip cores, each chip core being joined to said power core, such that each of said two opposing surfaces of said power core have at least one chip core joined thereto, each chip core including: a compensator core having a two dimensional array of chip wells, each chip well allowing for a respective one of said semiconductor chips to be implanted therein, and a compliant dielectric material on the major surfaces of said compensator core except at the bottoms of said chip wells, said compliant dielectric material having a low dielectric constant and having a thermal coefficient of expansion compatible with those of said semiconductor chips and said compensator core, whereby thermal expansion stability with said chips and said compensator core is maintained.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
A card structure according to claim 1, wherein each said semiconductor chip is a memory chip.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A card structure according to claim 1, wherein each said semiconductor chip is pre-tested before being implanted into said card structure.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
A card structure according to claim 1, wherein said compliant dielectric material comprises polytetrafluoroethylene.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
A card structure according to claim 1, further comprising means for securing said semiconductor chips in said chip wells.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
A card structure according to claim 5, wherein said means for securing comprises a thermal tape.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
A card structure according to claim 6, wherein said thermal tape comprises a polyimide having a low dielectric constant.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
A card structure according to claim 1, further comprising connecting means in electrical communication with said semiconductor chips for connecting said semiconductor chips to other devices.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
A card structure according to claim 8, wherein said connecting means comprises a wiring layer joined to said chip core.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
43 words
A card structure according to claim 1, further comprising a plurality of vias extending through said power core and said chip cores, said vias being electrically connected to said power core and being electrically isolated from said compensator cores of said chip cores.
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