Vertical bond-wire stacked chip-scale package with application-specific integrated circuit die on stack, and methods of making same

US11538746B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-11538746-B2
Application numberUS-201616349095-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateDec 23, 2016
Priority dateDec 23, 2016
Publication dateDec 27, 2022
Grant dateDec 27, 2022

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Abstract

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A system in package includes a memory-die stack in memory module that is stacked vertically with respect to a processor die. Each memory die in the memory-die stack includes a vertical bond wire that emerges from a matrix for connection. Some configurations include the vertical bond wire emerging orthogonally beginning from a bond-wire pad. The matrix encloses the memory-die stack, the spacer, and at least a portion of the processor die.

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A memory module in a system in package apparatus comprising: a matrix including a landing surface; a memory-die stack configured in a stair-step relationship and seated in the matrix, the memory-die stack including a first memory die and a subsequent memory die, the first memory die including an active surface and a backside surface and the subsequent memory die including an active surface and a backside surface, wherein the first memory die includes an orthogonal first bond wire that extends from the first memory die active surface and breaches the matrix landing surface, and the subsequent memory die includes an orthogonal subsequent bond wire that extends from the subsequent memory die active surface and breaches the matrix landing surface; a processor first die disposed on the first memory die and at least partially seated in the matrix, the processor first die including an active surface and a backside surface, wherein a processor bump array is disposed on the first memory die active surface, and wherein the processor bump array extends at least partially away from the matrix landing surface; a spacer, separate from the matrix, and disposed within the matrix, the spacer disposed on the first memory die, and wherein the spacer is disposed laterally between the processor first die and the first memory die orthogonal first bond wire. 2. The memory module in a system in package apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the orthogonal first bond wire extends away from the first memory die active surface, and wherein the orthogonal subsequent bond wire extends away from the subsequent memory die active surface. 3. The memory module in a system in package apparatus of claim 1 , further including a second memory die disposed on the first memory die active surface and between the first memory die and the subsequent memory die, and an orthogonal second bond wire disposed on the second memory die, wherein the orthogonal second bond wire extends away from the second memory die. 4. The memory module in a system in package apparatus of claim 1 , further including: a second memory die disposed on the first memory die active surface and between the first memory die and the subsequent memory die; and a third memory die disposed on the second memory die active surface and between the second memory die and the subsequent memory die. 5. The memory module in a system in package apparatus of claim 1 , further including: a second memory die disposed on the first memory die active surface and between the first memory die and the subsequent memory die; and a third memory die disposed on the second memory die active surface and between the second memory die and the subsequent memory die, and wherein the third memory die is disposed on the subsequent memory die. 6. The memory module in a system in package apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising: a redistribution layer that contacts the processor bump array and the first memory die orthogonal bond wire and the subsequent memory die orthogonal bond wire; and a ball-grid array disposed on the redistribution layer. 7. The memory module in a system in package apparatus of claim 6 , further including a second memory die disposed on the first memory die active surface and between the first memory die and the subsequent memory die. 8. The memory module in a system in package apparatus of claim 6 , further including: a second memory die disposed on the first memory die active surface and between the first memory die and the subsequent memory die; and a third memory die disposed on the second memory die active surface and between the second memory die and the subsequent memory die. 9. The memory module in a system in package apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the processor first die includes memory controller hub function. 10. The memory module in a system in package apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the spacer is a second die. 11. A memory module in a system in package apparatus comprising: a matrix including a landing surface; a memory-die stack configured in a stair-step relationship and seated in the matrix, the memory-die stack including a first memory die and a subsequent memory die, the first memory die including an active surface and a backside surface and the subsequent memory die including an active surface and a backside surface, wherein the first memory die includes a vertical first bond wire that extends at a non-orthogonal angle from the first memory die active surface and breaches the matrix landing surface, and the subsequent memory die includes a vertical subsequent bond wire that extends from the subsequent memory die active surface and breaches the matrix landing surface; a processor first die disposed on the first memory die and at least partially seated in the matrix, the processor first die including an active surface and a backside surface, wherein a processor bump array is disposed on the first memory die active surface, and wherein the processor bump array extends at least partially away from the matrix landing surface; a spacer, separate from the matrix, and disposed within the matrix, the spacer disposed on the first memory die, and wherein the spacer is disposed laterally between the processor first die and the first memory die vertical first bond wire. 12. The memory module in a system in package apparatus of claim 11 , wherein the vertical first bond wire extends away from the first memory die active surface, and wherein the vertical subsequent bond wire extends at a non-orthogonal angle away from the subsequent memory die active surface. 13. The memory module in a system in package apparatus of claim 11 , wherein the vertical first bond wire extends away from the first memory die active surface, wherein the vertical subsequent bond wire extends at a non-orthogonal angle away from the subsequent memory die active surface; and wherein the vertical first bond wire and the vertical subsequent bond wire extend co-parallel from each respective first- and subsequent bond pad until each breaches the landing surface. 14. The memory module in a system in package apparatus of claim 11 , further including a second memory die disposed on the first memory die active surface and between the first memory die and the subsequent memory die, and a vertical second bond wire disposed on the second memory die, wherein the vertical second bond wire extends at a non-orthogonal angle from the second memory die. 15. The memory module in a system in package apparatus of claim 11 , further including: a second memory die disposed on the first memory die active surface and between the first memory die and the subsequent memory die; and a third memory die disposed on the second memory die active surface and between the second memory die and the subsequent memory die. 16. A computing system including a memory-die stack in a memory module in a system in package apparatus comprising a board, and mounted on the board: a matrix including a landing surface; a memory-die stack configured in a stair-step relationship and seated in the matrix, the memory-die stack including a first memory die and a subsequent memory die, the first memory die including an active surface and a backside surface and the subsequent memory die including an active surface and a backside surface, wherein the first memory die includes an orthogonal first bond wire that extends from the first memory die active surface and breaches the matrix landing surface, and the subsequent memory die includes an orthogonal subsequent bond wire that extends from the subsequent memory die active surface and

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  • between stacked chips · CPC title

  • the substrate having spherical bumps for external connection · CPC title

  • Dispositions, e.g. layouts · CPC title

  • H10W90/00Primary

    Package configurations · CPC title

  • Bond wires · CPC title

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What does patent US11538746B2 cover?
A system in package includes a memory-die stack in memory module that is stacked vertically with respect to a processor die. Each memory die in the memory-die stack includes a vertical bond wire that emerges from a matrix for connection. Some configurations include the vertical bond wire emerging orthogonally beginning from a bond-wire pad. The matrix encloses the memory-die stack, the spacer, …
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Intel Corp
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification H10W90/00. Mapped technology areas include Electricity.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Dec 27 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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