Patent ID: 8488325
Filing Date: 2013-07-16
Classification: H01L

Abstract:
1. A memory module having at least a first side, the memory module comprising: a plurality of integrated circuit packages on the first side, the plurality of integrated circuit packages comprising a first set of integrated circuit packages and a second set of one or more integrated circuit packages, wherein the first set of integrated circuit packages comprises a first plurality of dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) devices and the second set of one or more integrated circuit packages comprises an advanced memory buffer; a first thermal conduit in thermal communication with the first set of integrated circuit packages and substantially thermally isolated from the second set of one or more integrated circuit packages; a second thermal conduit in thermal communication with the second set of one or more integrated circuit packages; and a second side, a second plurality of dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) devices on the second side, and a thermally conductive material between and in thermal communication with the second thermal conduit and at least one DRAM device on the second side.