Patent ID: 6602740
Filing Date: 2003-08-05
Classification: H01L

Abstract:
A method of encapsulating a microelectronic assembly comprising:(a) providing a substrate having a top surface; (b) securing at least one packaged chip over the top surface of said substrate; (c) electrically interconnecting said at least one packaged chip and said substrate; (d) providing a dam over the top surface of said substrate, wherein said dam surrounds the at least one packaged chip secured to said substrate; (e) providing a cover layer over said dam and the at least one packaged chip secured to said substrate, wherein said substrate, said dam and said cover layer define an enclosed air-tight space surrounding the at least one packaged chip; (f) introducing a curable liquid encapsulant into the enclosed space; and (g) curing said curable liquid encapsulant.