Abstract: A method of manufacturing a plurality of semiconductor chip packages and the resulting chip package assemblies. The method includes providing a circuitized substrate having terminals and leads. A first microelectronic element is arranged with the substrate and contacts on the microelectronic element are connected to the substrate. A conductive member is placed on top of the first microelectronic element and is used to support a second microelectronic element. The second microelectronic element is arranged with the conductive member in a top and bottom position. The second microelectronic element is then also connected by leads from contacts on the second microelectronic element to pads and terminals on the circuitized substrate. The conductive member is then connected to a third pad or set of pads on the substrate. An encapsulant material may be deposited so as to encapsulate the leads and at least one surface of the microelectronic elements.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a plurality of semiconductor chip packages and the resulting chip package assemblies. The method includes providing a circuitized substrate having terminals and leads. A first microelectronic element is arranged with the substrate and contacts on the microelectronic element are connected to the substrate. A conductive member is placed on top of the first microelectronic element and is used to support a second microelectronic element. The second microelectronic element is arranged with the conductive member in a top and bottom position. The second microelectronic element is then also connected by leads from contacts on the second microelectronic element to pads and terminals on the circuitized substrate. The conductive member is then connected to a third pad or set of pads on the substrate. An encapsulant material may be deposited so as to encapsulate the leads and at least one surface of the microelectronic elements.

Abstract: An optical component formed from a fiber directly coupled to a photodiode without any intervening optical components such as mirrors or lenses is disclosed. The optical component includes a stripped optical fiber having a core with a flat distal end that extends through a ferrule. The distal flat end of the core is printed with an annular coating of metal leaving a central portion of the core uncovered. The coated flat end of the core is initially aligned with an aperture or active area of a rear side of a back-illuminated photodiode which also includes a coating of metal. With the two parts in abutting engagement, a reflow or a partial melting process is carried out to directly couple the fiber core to the photodiode.

Abstract: A multi-layer circuit board having apertures that are selectively and electrically isolated from electrically grounded member and further having selectively formed air bridges and/or crossover members which are structurally supported by a polymeric material. Each of the apertures selectively receives an electrically conductive material.

Abstract: An optical component formed from a fiber directly coupled to a photodiode without any intervening optical components such as mirrors or lenses is disclosed. The optical component includes a stripped optical fiber having a core with a flat distal end that extends through a ferrule. The distal flat end of the core is printed with an annular coating of metal leaving a central portion of the core uncovered. The coated flat end of the core is initially aligned with an aperture or active area of a rear side of a back-illuminated photodiode which also includes a coating of metal. With the two parts in abutting engagement, a reflow or a partial melting process is carried out to directly couple the fiber core to the photodiode.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for making a microelectronic package. A material is applied to a first major surface of a microelectronic element to reduce the heights of protrusions projecting from the first major surface. The microelectronic element is assembled to a microelectronic component. A method of forming protrusions and an assembly incorporating the microelectronic element having protrusions is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a plurality of semiconductor chip packages and the resulting chip package assemblies. The method includes providing a circuitized substrate having terminals and leads. A first microelectronic element is arranged with the substrate and contacts on the microelectronic element are connected to the substrate. A conductive member is placed on top of the first microelectronic element and is used to support a second microelectronic element. The second microelectronic element is arranged with the conductive member in a top and bottom position. The second microelectronic element is then also connected by leads from contacts on the second microelectronic element to pads and terminals on the circuitized substrate. The conductive member is then connected to a third pad or set of pads on the substrate. An encapsulant material may be deposited so as to encapsulate the leads and at least one surface of the microelectronic elements.

Abstract: A method for making a multi-layer circuit board 116 having apertures 96, 98 which may be selectively and electrically isolated from electrically grounded member 46 and further having selectively formed air bridges and/or crossover members 104 which are structurally supported by material 112. Each of the apertures 96, 98 selectively receives electrically conductive material 114.

Abstract: A method for making a multi-layer circuit board 116 having apertures 96, 98 which may be selectively and electrically isolated from electrically grounded member 46 and further having selectively formed air bridges and/or crossover members 104 which are structurally supported by material 112. Each of the apertures 96, 98 selectively receives electrically conductive material 114.

Abstract: A method 10, 110 for making multi-layer circuit boards having metallized apertures 38, 40, 130, 132 which may be selectively and electrically grounded and having at least one formed air-bridge 92, 178.

Abstract: A method 10 for making multi-layer electronic circuit boards having metallized apertures 34, 36 which may be selectively and electrically grounded or isolated from an electrical ground plane.

Abstract: A method for making and repairing connections between first and second circuits, such as flex circuits. An article 10 includes: a flexible dielectric substrate 12 having first and second edges 14/16, and a plurality of conductive circuit traces 18 arranged on or within the substrate, wherein each of the traces extends from proximate the first edge 14 to proximate the second edge 16. Each of the circuit traces 18 includes: a first connection feature 20 disposed proximate the first edge 14; a second connection feature 22 disposed proximate the second edge 16; and at least one third connection feature 24 disposed between the first and second edges 14/16. Each of the first, second, and third connection features 20/22/24 is a plated through hole, a plated blind via, or a mounting pad. This article 10 may be used to connect together the first and second circuits 50/60 using the first and second connection features 20/22, such as by soldering. If either of the two circuits needs to be subsequently detached (e.g.

Abstract: A method 10 for making multi-layer electronic circuit boards 148, 248 having aperture 146, 246 which may be selectively connected to an electrical ground potential.

Abstract: A method 10, 110 for making multi-layer circuit boards having metallized apertures 38, 40, 130, 132 which may be selectively and electrically grounded and having at least one formed air-bridge 92, 178.

Abstract: A method 10, 110 for making multi-layer circuit boards having metallized apertures 38, 40, 130, 132 which may be selectively and electrically grounded and having at least one formed air-bridge 92, 178.

Abstract: A multilayer circuit board having air bridge crossover structures and an additive method for producing the same, wherein the circuit includes specially designed metallic fortifying layers to mechanically and/or electrically fortify the circuit.

Abstract: A method 10, 110 for making multi-layer electronic circuit boards 82, 148 having metallized apertures 18, 20, 118, 120 which may be selectively and electrically connected to a source of ground potential.

Abstract: A method 10 for making multi-layer electronic circuit boards having metallized apertures 34, 36 which may be selectively and electrically grounded or isolated from an electrical ground plane.

Abstract: A method 10, 110 for making multi-layer circuit boards having metallized apertures 38, 40, 130, 132 which may be selectively and electrically grounded and having at least one formed air-bridge 92, 178.

Abstract: A multilayer circuit board having air bridge crossover structures and an additive method for producing the same, wherein the circuit includes specially designed metallic fortifying layers to mechanically and/or electrically fortify the circuit.