Abstract: The present invention provides an organic chip carrier particularly useful with flip chips, comprising an organic dielectric layer, a first layer of circuitry disposed on the dielectric layer, an organic conformational coating disposed over the first layer of dielectric and the first layer of circuitry, and a layer of fine line circuitry having line width of about 2.0 mil or less, preferably about 1.0 mil or less, preferably about 0.7 mil, and a space between lines of about 1.5 mil or less, preferably about 1.1 mil or less, disposed on the conformational layer. Preferably the dielectric layer is free of woven fiber glass. The conformational coating preferably has a dielectric constant of about 1.5 to about 3.5, and a percent planarization of greater than about 3.5% The invention also relates to methods of making the dielectric coated chip carrier.

Abstract: A thermally enhanced ball grid array package for electronic components, with an electronic and a plurality of ceramic component carriers bonded to a metal heat sink, enhances thermal performance, reduces solder ball fatigue and reduces stresses between the ceramic component carriers and the heat sink. Bonding the ceramic component carriers to the heat sink reduces expansion induced stresses of the solder balls on the carriers. Plural ceramic component carriers, smaller than a single carrier would have to be for the same package, reduce stresses at the interfaces between the ceramic component carriers and the heat sink.

Abstract: An electronic package which includes a thermally conductive, e.g., copper, member having a thin layer of dielectric material, e.g., polyimide, on at least one surface thereof. On the polyimide is provided the desired high density circuit pattern which is electrically connected, e.g., using solder or wirebonds, to the respective contact sites of a semiconductor chip. If wirebonds are used, the copper member preferably includes an indentation therein and the chip is secured, e.g., using adhesive, within this indentation. If solder is used to couple the chip, a plurality of small diameter solder elements are connected to respective contact sites of the chip and to respective ones of the pads and/or lines of the provided circuit pattern. Significantly, the pattern possesses lines and/or pads in one portion which are of high density and lines and/or pads in another portion which are of lesser density.

Abstract: A semiconductor chip package and method of making same wherein the package comprises a ceramic substrate having two layers of thermally and electrically conductive material (e.g., copper) on opposing surfaces thereof, these layers thermally and electrically coupled by metal material located within holes provided in the ceramic. A semiconductor chip is mounted on one of these layers and the contact sites thereof electrically coupled to spaced circuitry which, in a preferred embodiment, Is formed simultaneously with both thermally conductive layers. Coupling of the circuitry to an external substrate (e.g., printed circuit board) is preferably accomplished using metallic spring clips. These clips are preferably soldered in position. A preferred metal for being positioned within the hole(s) is solder, one example being 10:90 tin: lead solder.

Abstract: An electronic package which includes a thermally conductive, e.g., copper, member having a thin layer of dielectric material, e.g., polyimide, on at least one surface thereof. On the polyimide is provided the desired high density circuit pattern which is electrically connected, e.g., using solder or wirebonds, to the respective contact sites of a semiconductor chip. If wirebonds are used, the copper member preferably includes an indentation therein and the chip is secured, e.g., using adhesive, within this indentation. If solder is used to couple the chip, a plurality of small diameter solder elements are connected to respective contact sites of the chip and to respective ones of the pads and/or lines of the provided circuit pattern. Significantly, the pattern possesses lines and/or pads in one portion which are of high density and lines and/or pads in another portion which are of lesser density.

Abstract: A semiconductor chip package and method of making same wherein the package comprises a ceramic substrate having two layers of thermally and electrically conductive material (e.g., copper) on opposing surfaces thereof, these layers thermally and electrically coupled by metal material located within holes provided in the ceramic. A semiconductor chip is mounted on one of these layers and the contact sites thereof electrically coupled to spaced circuitry which, in a preferred embodiment, is formed simultaneously with both thermally conductive layers. Coupling of the circuitry to an external substrate (e.g., printed circuit board) is preferably accomplished using metallic spring clips. These clips are preferably soldered in position. A preferred metal for being positioned within the hole(s) is solder, one example being 10:90 tin:lead solder.