Patent ID: 6673649
Filing Date: 2004-01-06
Classification: H01L

Abstract:
A method for packaging a microelectronic substrate, comprising:positioning a microelectronic substrate proximate to a support member, the microelectronic substrate having a first surface, a second surface facing opposite from the first surface, and a plurality of first connection sites at least proximate to the first surface, the support member having a plurality of second and third connection sites; connecting the microelectronic substrate to the support member by attaching a plurality of electrically conductive couplers between the plurality of first connection sites of the microelectronic substrate and the plurality of second connection sites of the support member, with neighboring conductive couplers being spaced apart to define at least one fluid flow channel, and with the support member and the microelectronic substrate forming a package; applying an adhesive material at an interface between the microelectronic substrate and the support member, with the adhesive material having at least one opening positioned to allow fluid communication between the at least one fluid flow channel and a region external to the package; and providing the package for electrical coupling to other electrical structures, with the third connection sites accessible for electrical coupling to the other electrical structures, and with the at least one fluid flow channel accessible to the region external to the package.