Patent ID: 7515434
Filing Date: 2009-04-07
Classification: H01L,H05K,Y02P

Abstract:
1. A method for enhancing circuit density and performance of an active microelectronic module having a plurality of input/output pins, the method comprising: mounting a discrete package with a dielectric base on a first side of a circuit board, wherein the discrete package comprises a plurality of passive devices configured to be electrically coupled to at least some of the plurality of input/output pins of the active microelectronic module to enhance the electrical performance of the active microelectronic module, wherein at least one of the plurality of passive devices is formed in a via hole extending through the discrete package, wherein the at least one passive device is formed by filling the via hole with one or more materials; and mounting the active microelectronic module on a second side of the circuit board for coupling the discrete package to the microelectronic module such that the at least one passive device is electrically coupled to at least one of the plurality of input/output pins of the active microelectronic module.