{"title":"Dielectric constant and loss tangent measurement using a stripline fixture","authors":"Heping Yue, K. Virga, J. Prince","doi":"10.1109/ECTC.1998.678848","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ECTC.1998.678848","url":null,"abstract":"An approach to dielectric material characterization with a vector network analyzer is presented. As the characteristic impedance (Z/sub 0/) of a stripline transmission line can be accurately determined by measuring the two-port scattering parameters in the frequency range of interest, the dielectric constant of the insulation material that consists of part of the stripline configuration is then obtained by relationship to the characteristic impedance. The dielectric loss (or loss tangent) can be determined by measuring the return loss and the insertion loss of the stripline. The validity of the technique is demonstrated for well-characterized dielectric materials such as Teflon-based and other composite laminates. The technique is then applied to IC molding compounds as processed.","PeriodicalId":422475,"journal":{"name":"1998 Proceedings. 48th Electronic Components and Technology Conference (Cat. No.98CH36206)","volume":"35 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116638781","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. Sitaraman, V. Sundararaman, S. Manjula, C. Wong, J. Wu, R. Pike
{"title":"Use of compliant adhesives in the large area processing of MCM-D substrates","authors":"S. Sitaraman, V. Sundararaman, S. Manjula, C. Wong, J. Wu, R. Pike","doi":"10.1109/ECTC.1998.678814","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ECTC.1998.678814","url":null,"abstract":"Large area processing of substrates results in cost and time reduction in the fabrication of MCM-D structures. The present study focuses on the adhesive attachment of alumina and silicon tiles to suitable pallets to facilitate large area thin film processing of MCM structures. Parametric numerical models of the attachment of tiles on pallet have been developed to conduct \"what-if\" type analyses to understand the effects of various geometry and material parameters on thermo-mechanical response. Results from this study show that the use of low modulus, highly compliant adhesives significantly lowers the out-of-plane warpage and thermomechanical stresses in the structures. A novel set of adhesives has been developed that specifically meet the other stringent requirements, in terms of required adhesion, thermal stability and reworkability, for the palletization task.","PeriodicalId":422475,"journal":{"name":"1998 Proceedings. 48th Electronic Components and Technology Conference (Cat. No.98CH36206)","volume":"2 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126101023","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
W. G. Petefish, D.B. Noddin, David A. Hanson, R. Gorrell, M. F. Syvester
{"title":"High density organic flip chip package substrate technology","authors":"W. G. Petefish, D.B. Noddin, David A. Hanson, R. Gorrell, M. F. Syvester","doi":"10.1109/ECTC.1998.678850","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ECTC.1998.678850","url":null,"abstract":"High performance logic ICs are rapidly migrating from peripheral bonded package configurations to area array, flip chip configurations. Total die I/O is exploding from <800 pins to more than 3500 pins with little abatement in the rate of increase in total silicon area. Traditional flip chip package substrate technologies, such as co-fired ceramic, are not able to adequately support this growing industry trend due to inherent limitations in thermal cycling reliability of the level 2 interface, density, electrical performance, and cost of use. A new, cost effective, organic flip chip package substrate technology has been developed, prototyped, qualified, and is being ramped into production. This laminated technology uses a nonwoven polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) composite dielectric combined with a fabrication technology that has produced the highest density organic substrates yet disclosed. The technology has been used to fabricate packages for die up to 18.5 mm by 18.5 mm with more than 3800 total I/O. Body sizes of up to 45 mm have been fabricated. In this paper, we will discuss the materials of construction, process technology, reliability characterization, thermo-mechanical characterization, and electrical performance of various cross-sections using this new technology.","PeriodicalId":422475,"journal":{"name":"1998 Proceedings. 48th Electronic Components and Technology Conference (Cat. No.98CH36206)","volume":"69 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-05-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127420663","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Nonlinear mechanical modeling of electrical connectors using simple numerical methods and secant modulus data","authors":"J. L. Johnson","doi":"10.1109/ECTC.1998.678664","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ECTC.1998.678664","url":null,"abstract":"Electrical connectors are often modeled for mechanical performance using simple linear cantilever beam equations which are not capable of accurately predicting behavior once the design stress exceeds the base metal elastic limit. A numerical method which predicts nonlinear behavior using base metal secant modulus data was investigated as an alternative to constructing more complex nonlinear finite element models (FEM). This numerical method is simple to solve and does not require extensive computer aided design (CAD) and structural modeling training. However, application of this technique is limited to simple geometry. Stress and force calculated using the secant modulus numerical method compared well to results obtained using nonlinear finite element techniques.","PeriodicalId":422475,"journal":{"name":"1998 Proceedings. 48th Electronic Components and Technology Conference (Cat. No.98CH36206)","volume":"47 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-05-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116047540","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Hermetic-equivalent packaging of GPS MCM-L modules for high reliability avionics applications","authors":"J. Hagge, R. Camilletti","doi":"10.1109/ECTC.1998.678813","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ECTC.1998.678813","url":null,"abstract":"Results are presented of comparative reliability testing of MultiChip Modules (MCMs) fabricated with laminate substrates, and protected with various bare-die coatings. The Demonstration MCMs included two design versions (flip-chip and wire-bond) of the digital portion of Global Positioning System (GPS) Receiver MultiChip Modules. Standard encapsulants and new inorganic coatings (Dow Corning's ChipSeal(R) Hermetic Coating Materials) were evaluated in environmental stress exposures corresponding to high reliability Avionics applications. Full wafer probe testing was performed both before and after the supplemental ChipSeal processing and flip-chip wafer bump processing steps. ChipSeal and flip-chip wafer processing steps were shown to cause no yield degradation on five different wafer lots of IC types used in the overall program. The test results demonstrate that MCM-L units with bare die packaging can be designed for very robust reliability applications such as military and other high reliability avionics.","PeriodicalId":422475,"journal":{"name":"1998 Proceedings. 48th Electronic Components and Technology Conference (Cat. No.98CH36206)","volume":"14 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-05-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114180625","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Y. Li, D. Figueroa, S. Zhong, L. Nguyen, T. Nguyen, L. Polka, J. Liao
{"title":"Theoretical and experimental approach for model extraction of multiconductor interconnects with multiple meshed planes on an APCB","authors":"Y. Li, D. Figueroa, S. Zhong, L. Nguyen, T. Nguyen, L. Polka, J. Liao","doi":"10.1109/ECTC.1998.678845","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ECTC.1998.678845","url":null,"abstract":"Multiple meshed power and ground planes are quite common in today's advanced PCB's (APCB's). The presence of meshed planes complicates the electrical modeling of interconnects in close proximity to these planes. In order to accurately model multiconductor interconnects near meshed planes, a set of test coupons was characterized. The multiconductor interconnects were modeled as cascaded lossy transmission lines. The interconnect models were validated by performing time- and frequency-domain simulations to match TDR and S-parameter measurements. The validation results from both the time and frequency domains show good agreement between the measured and simulated data. Using the interconnect model developed from the characterization results of the first set of test coupons, crosstalk models were built for multiconductor interconnects with meshed planes. To validate the crosstalk models, a second set of test coupons was analyzed. The crosstalk at both ends of each structure was measured. The measured results were compared with results from simulations. Reasonable agreement was seen between measured and simulated results and the discrepancy is being investigated further.","PeriodicalId":422475,"journal":{"name":"1998 Proceedings. 48th Electronic Components and Technology Conference (Cat. No.98CH36206)","volume":"112 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-05-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129477937","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Formation of electrical contact through an Alodine coating","authors":"A. Wehr, H. Hardee, N. Aukland, D. Klavens","doi":"10.1109/ECTC.1998.678666","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ECTC.1998.678666","url":null,"abstract":"In some airplane applications, cadmium plated connectors are mounted to Alodine coated aluminum brackets. Good electrical bonding or grounding is essential through the resistive Alodine coating. The Alodine film is a chromate conversion coating applied to protect aluminum against corrosion. A great deal of variability and increase with time is characteristic for the contact resistance at the interface between the cadmium-plated connector and bracket. Significant rework is sometimes required to stabilize the bond. An understanding of the phenomena responsible for the value of the contact resistance between a cadmium-plated connector and an Alodine coated bracket was the goal of this research work. In this research work, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy-dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX) were used to examine the microstructure of virgin Alodine coatings on unassembled brackets. The next set of SEM and EDX examinations was conducted on Alodine coated brackets that had been assembled and disassembled with a connector.","PeriodicalId":422475,"journal":{"name":"1998 Proceedings. 48th Electronic Components and Technology Conference (Cat. No.98CH36206)","volume":"33 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-05-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128499307","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Resolution and signal loss in acoustic microscopy of encapsulated IC packages","authors":"S. Canumalla, M.G. Oravecz, L. W. Kessler","doi":"10.1109/ECTC.1998.678825","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ECTC.1998.678825","url":null,"abstract":"This paper examines the degradation of resolution and signal strength in pulsed acoustic microscopy of plastic encapsulated ICs. The effects of attenuation of ultrasound in water and plastic encapsulants, and transducer characteristics such as bandwidth, focal length and center frequency, are investigated. Ignoring the consequences of attenuation or spectral characteristics of the transducer could lead to overestimation of the resolution by as much as a factor of two in high frequency inspection. The novel procedure presented in this paper can not only help predict a realistic resolution, but can also be applied in selecting the optimum combination of transducer characteristics for specific materials.","PeriodicalId":422475,"journal":{"name":"1998 Proceedings. 48th Electronic Components and Technology Conference (Cat. No.98CH36206)","volume":"12 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-05-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129081446","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
B. Dhoedt, R. Baets, P. van Daele, P. Heremans, J. V. Van Campenhout, J. Hall, R. Michalzik, A. Schmid, H. Thienpont, R. Vounckx, A. Neyer, D. O’brien, J. Van Koetsem
{"title":"Optically interconnected integrated circuits to solve the CMOS interconnect bottleneck","authors":"B. Dhoedt, R. Baets, P. van Daele, P. Heremans, J. V. Van Campenhout, J. Hall, R. Michalzik, A. Schmid, H. Thienpont, R. Vounckx, A. Neyer, D. O’brien, J. Van Koetsem","doi":"10.1109/ECTC.1998.678831","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ECTC.1998.678831","url":null,"abstract":"The performance of future generation data processing systems will be set by interconnect limitations rather than by IC performance. The main reason for this expected I/O-bottleneck is the projected increase in CMOS IC-complexity, in terms of chip size, number of I/O pads and clock frequency. Problems inherently associated with closely packed electrical interconnections (such as cross-talk, signal distortion EMI) will lead to bandwidth limitations, in turn resulting in a mismatch between silicon processing capabilities and interconnect performance. Optical I/O over the entire chip area is pursued as a solution to these interconnection problems in the European Community funded ESPRIT project OIIC (\"Optically Interconnected Integrated Circuits\"). In this approach, data transfer from the whole chip area is facilitated through two dimensional arrays (array pitch: 250 /spl mu/m) of optical channels, consisting of opto-electronic components flip-chip mounted on CMOS circuitry and aligned to passive optical pathways. Data rate objectives are 0.5-1 Gb/s per channel. As a principal choice in this project, a 2D array of small diameter (125 /spl mu/m) Plastic Optical Fibres is used as a flexible transmission medium. The large numerical aperture of this fibre (typically NA=0.5) and its flexibility allow for compact assembly (and hence low head room modules) and relatively coarse alignment.","PeriodicalId":422475,"journal":{"name":"1998 Proceedings. 48th Electronic Components and Technology Conference (Cat. No.98CH36206)","volume":"45 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-05-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123143088","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Advanced ATM switching system hardware technology using MCM-D, stacking RAM microprocessor module","authors":"N. Yamanaka, T. Kawamura, K. Kaizu, A. Harada","doi":"10.1109/ECTC.1998.678812","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ECTC.1998.678812","url":null,"abstract":"This paper describes newly developed advanced ATM switching system hardware structures based on MCM-D microprocessor modules. The Si-substrate MCM-D technology which integrates microprocessor, interface control and peripheral control custom VLSIs, high-speed SRAMs, and FPGAs is employed. An MCM-D microprocessor module is realized by combining a Motorola 68030, high-performance ASICs, and high-speed SRAM caches. This is made possible by high density packaging and high-speed 4M-byte with parity cache using 25 ns access to 4-Mbit of SRAM memory. The MCM employs 12 SRAMs, possible with the stacked RAM technique, to reduce the module size by 7/8 compared to conventional surface mounting modules. This microprocessor module technology and MCM technology will advance the development of practical B-ISDN ATM switching systems.","PeriodicalId":422475,"journal":{"name":"1998 Proceedings. 48th Electronic Components and Technology Conference (Cat. No.98CH36206)","volume":"46 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-05-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121566870","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}