Patent ID: 6061243
Filing Date: 2000-05-09
Classification: B64G,H01L,H05K

Abstract:
A multifunctional structure for use in spacecraft comprising:a panel having a first panel side and a second panel side that is separated from said first panel sides;a flex circuit patch having a first patch side and a second patch side that is separated from said first patch side, said second patch side having a patch lead;a multi-chip module (MCM) comprised of at least two, unpackaged semiconductor dies integrated onto a common substrate and having at a least one MCM lead extending over said substrate for use in establishing an electrical connection between one of said two, unpackaged semiconductor dies and said flex circuit patch; andmeans for establishing an electrical connection between said patch lead and said MCM lead;wherein said first patch side of said flex circuit is operatively attached to said second panel side of said panel;wherein said MCM and said means for establishing an electrical connection are operatively attached to said second panel side of said panel;wherein said panel provides structural support to said flex circuit patch, MCM, and means for establishing an electrical connection;wherein said panel provides a thermal circuit for transferring heat from said MCM to said second panel side of said panel during operation of said MCM.