An Overview of Multichip Modules

Abstract

This report provides a high-level tutorial on the electronics packaging technology known as multichip modules (MCMs). The terminology associated with MCM development is explained in words which can be understood by personnel who do not have a background in electronics packaging techniques. The technology is introduced with a brief synopsis of the MCM history and market, proceeding into an in-depth discussion of interconnect substrates, Known-good- die issues, chip attachment technologies, and testing/rework methods. The report concludes with a look at the fledgling industry infrastructure that supports MCM development, the high-speed chips that are used in MCM designs, the software support required, and the future of MCMs. Although by no means a comprehensive treatment of these subjects, this report provides the basics essential to an understanding of current state-of-the-art high-density electronics packaging. This information should be particularly beneficial to personnel involved in the development of miniaturized signal and data processors.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1994
Accession Number
ADA278730

Entities

People

  • Mickie A. Phipps

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Assembly
  • Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductors
  • Computer Programming
  • Computers
  • Digital Signal Processing
  • Electronics
  • Electronics Industry
  • Fabrication
  • High Density
  • Infrastructure
  • Integrated Circuits
  • Manufacturing
  • Modules (Electronics)
  • Multichip Modules
  • Operating Systems
  • Semiconductor Manufacturing
  • Very Large Scale Integration

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Naval Mine Countermeasure Systems Development.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics