High Performance, Multi-Chip Leadframe Package With Internal Connections


For high performance applications, demand for highly integrated packages has increased. This is due to the highly integrated package’s electrical performance advantages of reduction of interchip distance (delay), high density I/O counts for multi-function and small form factor [1-3]. With the increasing importance of highly integrated packages, the need for improved thermal management is also... » read more

Shortages, Challenges Engulf Packaging Supply Chain


A surge in demand for chips is impacting the IC packaging supply chain, causing shortages of select manufacturing capacity, various package types, key components, and equipment. Spot shortages in packaging surfaced in late 2020 and have since spread to other sectors. There are now a variety of choke points in the supply chain. Wirebond and flip-chip capacity will remain tight throughout 2021... » read more

MIS Packaging Takes Off


Momentum is building for IC packages based on an emerging technology called molded interconnect substrate (MIS). ASE, Carsem, JCET/STATS ChipPAC, Unisem and others are developing IC packages based on MIS substrate technology, which is ramping up in the analog, power IC and even the cryptocurrency markets. MIS starts with a specialized substrate material for select IC packages. The MIS sub... » read more