Patent ID: 6157075
Filing Date: 2000-12-05
Classification: H01L

Abstract:
A microelectronic assembly comprising:(a) an interposer including a top layer with oppositely facing first and second surfaces, said interposer having one or more openings extending through it, said interposer including a bonding terminal region adjacent said one or more openings and a connecting terminal region, said interposer having connecting terminals in said connecting terminal region and having bonding terminals in said bonding terminal region, said bonding terminals being electrically connected to said connecting terminals;(b) a microelectronic element having contacts on a front surface, said first surface of said top layer overlying said front surface and said second surface facing upwardly away from the microelectronic element, said contacts of said microelectronic element being aligned with said one or more openings in said interposer;said connecting terminals being displaceable towards said front surface of said microelectronic element, said bonding terminals being supported against displacement towards said front surface of said microelectronic element.