18227113. THREE-DIMENSIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DEVICE INCLUDING INTER-DIE INTERFACE simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)

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THREE-DIMENSIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DEVICE INCLUDING INTER-DIE INTERFACE

Organization Name

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor(s)

Jae Seung Choi of Suwon-si (KR)

Byung-Su Kim of Suwon-si (KR)

Bong Il Park of Suwon-si (KR)

Chang Seok Kwak of Suwon-si (KR)

Sun Hee Park of Suwon-si (KR)

Sang Joon Cheon of Suwon-si (KR)

THREE-DIMENSIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DEVICE INCLUDING INTER-DIE INTERFACE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18227113 titled 'THREE-DIMENSIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DEVICE INCLUDING INTER-DIE INTERFACE

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a three-dimensional semiconductor integrated circuit device with an inter-die interface. The device includes a top die with micro cells on the top surface, micro bumps on the bottom surface, and wiring patterns connecting the micro cells to the micro bumps. The bottom die has macro cells on its top surface, electrically connected to the micro bumps. The size of the region with micro cells is smaller than the region with micro bumps.

  • Explanation of the patent/innovation:

- Three-dimensional semiconductor integrated circuit device - Top die with micro cells, micro bumps, and wiring patterns - Bottom die with macro cells connected to micro bumps - Size difference between region with micro cells and micro bumps

Potential Applications

The technology can be used in: - High-performance computing - Data centers - Artificial intelligence applications

Problems Solved

- Increased integration density - Improved performance and efficiency - Enhanced signal transmission speed

Benefits

- Higher processing power - Reduced footprint - Enhanced connectivity

Potential Commercial Applications

Optimized for: - Mobile devices - Internet of Things (IoT) devices - Automotive electronics

Possible Prior Art

- 3D integrated circuits - Inter-die connections - Semiconductor packaging technologies

Unanswered Questions

How does the device handle thermal management in a three-dimensional configuration?

The article does not address the specific methods or technologies used for thermal management in the three-dimensional semiconductor integrated circuit device.

What are the specific materials used in the construction of the micro cells and micro bumps?

The article does not provide details on the materials used for the micro cells and micro bumps in the device.


Original Abstract Submitted

A three-dimensional semiconductor integrated circuit device including an inter-die interface is provided. The device includes a top die including a plurality of micro cells provided on a top surface of the top die, a plurality of micro bumps provided on a bottom surface of the top die, and wiring patterns connecting the plurality of micro cells to the plurality of micro bumps; and a bottom die including a plurality of macro cells provided on a top surface thereof, wherein the plurality of macro cells are electrically connected to the plurality of micro bumps, respectively, wherein a size of a region in which the plurality of micro cells are provided is smaller than a size of a region in which the plurality of micro bumps are provided.