Abstract: A stacked multi-chip comprises a base layer, a first chip, a first stacked chip and at least one second stacked chip. The base layer comprises a mounting panel and a redistributed layer. The redistributed layer is mounted on the mounting panel. The first chip comprises an electrically non-conductive layer and a connective layer. The electrically non-conductive layer comprises a TSV channel. The connective layer abuts the redistributed layer. The first stacked chip is mounted on the first chip and comprises an electrically non-conductive layer and a connective layer. The electrically non-conductive layer comprises a TSV channel that is connected to the TSV channel of the first chip. The second stacked chip is mounted on the first stacked chip and comprises an electrically non-conductive layer and a connective layer. The electrically non-conductive layer comprises a TSV channel. The connective layer is connected to the connective layer of the first stacked chip.

Abstract: A flexible strand lighting apparatus (10) for ornamental illumination particularly in environments subject to moisture, with a power cord (12) that connects to a supply of electrical current and a moisture-resistant connector (30) with a pair of members (42, 44) at an opposing distal end in electrical communication with the electrical connectors. A tubular light strand (14) has two electrical conductors (54, 56) that connect in series to a plurality of spaced-apart light sources (52). A second moisture-resistant connector (58) is molded to and integral with the light strand (50) and includes a pair of second members (64, 66), which matingly engage with the members (42, 44) of the first connector (30) when the first and the second connectors join together in a moisture-resistant connection for communicating electrical current to the light sources (50).