Systems and methods for mechanical and electrical package substrate problem mitigation

Abstract

Embodiments of the invention relate to systems and methods for mechanical and electrical package substrate problem mitigation. Systems and methods for integrated circuit packages are provided. The plurality of electrical contacts are configured to provide a structure for electrically connecting the integrated circuit package to the printed circuit board. The package substrate includes at least one patterned metal layer formed to electrically interconnect the I / O contacts of the integrated circuit to the plurality of electrical contacts; and at least one generally uniform metal layer having a plurality of voids that portions are accordingly positioned in axial alignment with corresponding ones of the electrical contacts; and one or more dielectric layers disposed between the plurality of electrical contacts and the metal layer. Additionally, the package substrate includes a plurality of metal elements positioned within the plurality of voids and electrically isolated from the generally uniform metal layer, the metal elements configured to reduce the physical dimensions of the respective voids without diverging from the generally uniform metal layer. The metal layers are in electrical contact.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application claims priority to US Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 670,890, filed July 12, 2012, and entitled "Avoiding Mechanical / Electrical Issues in Package Substrates," which is hereby incorporated in its entirety. technical field [0003] The techniques described herein relate generally to integrated circuits, and more specifically to the fabrication of integrated circuit packages. Background technique [0004] Integrated circuit packages are often formed in layered form in which layers of dielectric material are covered with a metallic material that is patterned to make power connections, ground connections, and trace connections to connect the integrated circuit to a printed circuit board. Within an integrated circuit package, the various components of the metal pattern are formed in close proximity, which in some configurations leads to undesired electrical interactions between the components. The m...

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Some combinations of components and mechanisms sometimes lead to mechanical defects in integrated circuit packages

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