Patent ID: 7049685
Filing Date: 2006-05-23
Classification: H01L

Abstract:
1. A packaged microelectronic device, comprising: a microelectronic die having an integrated circuit and a bond-pad array having a plurality of bond-pads operatively coupled to the integrated circuit; an interconnecting unit having a substrate with a first side and a second side to which the die is attached, a plurality of contact elements operatively coupled to corresponding bond-pads on the die, a plurality of ball-pads on the first side, and a plurality of conductive elements extending from selected contact elements to corresponding ball-pads; a protective casing having at least a first cover encapsulating the die on the second side of the substrate; and a plurality of pressure relief elements through at least a portion of the first cover, the individual pressure relief elements having an opening to an external environment and a passageway to an internal location.