Patent ID: 6607937
Filing Date: 2003-08-19
Classification: H01L,H05K,Y02P

Abstract:
A method for electrically coupling packaged microelectronic devices, comprising:positioning a first packaged microelectronic device adjacent to a support member having support member circuitry, the first packaged microelectronic device having a first microelectronic die at least partially encased in a first encapsulant to define a first package configuration; electrically connecting the first packaged microelectronic device to a first portion of the support member circuitry; positioning at least proximate to the first packaged microelectronic device a second packaged microelectronic device having a second microelectronic die at least partially encased in a second encapsulant to define a second package configuration different than the first package configuration, with the first packaged microelectronic device positioned between the support member and the second packaged microelectronic device; and electrically coupling the second packaged microelectronic device to a second portion of the support member circuitry without fixedly attaching the second packaged microelectronic device directly to the first packaged microelectronic device and without positioning another support member between the first and second packaged microelectronic devices.