Patent ID: 6690088
Filing Date: 2004-02-10
Classification: H01L,Y10T

Abstract:
A multiple integrated circuit (IC) assembly comprisinga first IC package having a plurality of connection terminals extending therefrom, a second IC package positioned above said first IC package so that a space is formed between said first and second IC packages, said second IC package having a plurality of connection terminals extending therefrom, a lead frame disposed surrounding and positioned medially of said space between said first and second IC packages, a plurality of connection terminals on said lead frame arranged in position to electrically contact predetermined ones of said first and second IC package pluralities of connection terminals, and a plurality of electrically conductive connections for fixing said ones of said first and second IC packages and said lead frame pluralities of connection terminals in electrical contact, wherein said first and second IC package pluralities of terminals include a package select terminal and an unused terminal further comprising an IC package select conductor on said lead frame extending into said space between said first and second IC packages, said IC package select conductor extending between an electrical connection on said second IC package select terminal on one end and an electrical connection on said unused terminal on said first IC package on an opposing end.