Category Archives: Packaging

Understanding Multi Chip Module (MCM)

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Multi Chip Modules (MCM) have emerged as a game-changing solution. As consumer demand for faster, more powerful electronics increases, traditional chip designs can no longer meet the growing need for performance and space-saving designs. MCMs offer a sophisticated approach to semiconductor architecture by integrating multiple chips into a single package.
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Understanding Heterogeneous Integration (HI)

Technical drawing of a silicon chip showing TSV structure with parallel lines and rectangles.

Heterogeneous integration offers a solution by allowing different materials and components to work together seamlessly, driving innovation in various applications. This approach not only enhances system performance but also enables the development of sophisticated electronic devices that are smaller, faster, and more efficient.
 
Understanding heterogeneous integration requires a grasp

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Micross Acquires Integra Technologies, Creating the Leading U.S. Domiciled OSAT Provider

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MELVILLE, N.Y., Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Micross Components, Inc. (“Micross” or the “Company”), a leading provider of high-reliability microelectronic product and service solutions for aerospace, defense, space, medical and industrial applications and a portfolio company of Behrman Capital, today closed the acquisition of Integra Technologies (“Integra”). Integra is an Outsourced Semiconductor

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Introduction to Chip Scale Packaging

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Chip Scale Packaging (CSP) emerges as a groundbreaking solution that optimizes space while enhancing performance in the realm of microelectronics. This innovative packaging method is transforming how devices are designed and manufactured, impacting various industries.
 

 
Chip Scale Packaging is characterized by its compact size, which allows for

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OSAT Location

Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test, commonly referred to as OSAT, plays a vital role in the semiconductor industry. These companies specialize in assembling and testing semiconductor devices designed by Integrated Device Manufacturers (IDMs) and fabless companies. OSATs provide services that include packaging raw silicon into usable chips and conducting rigorous

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UMC Secures Major Advanced Packaging Order from Qualcomm, Challenging TSMC’s Dominance

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Dec-16-2024 — United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) (TW:2303) today announced a significant breakthrough in the advanced packaging market, securing a major contract from Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM) for high-performance computing (HPC) applications. This win marks a pivotal moment, challenging the long-held dominance of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) in this critical sector.
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