Patent ID: 8637212
Filing Date: 2014-01-28
Classification: G03F,H01L

Abstract:
1. A method for producing a reticle set useable to print multi-core dies on a semiconductor wafer, the method comprising: developing a first reticle set usable to print Q-core dies, wherein the first reticle set defines scribe lines to separate the Q-core dies, wherein the scribe lines collectively define a seal ring to surround each Q-core die, wherein Q is at least 1; and modifying less than all of the reticles of the first reticle set to produce a second reticle set useable to print P-core dies, wherein said modifying comprises removing of the first reticle set and defining inter-core communication wires to connect at least two adjacent cores that were previously separated by the at least one defined scribe line, wherein P is at least twice Q; wherein the inter-core communication wires are configured to enable the at least two connected cores to communicate with each other during operation; and wherein the inter-core communication wires are configured to not connect to physical input/output landing pads of the P-core dies, such that each P-core die manufactured in accordance with the modified reticle set will not carry signals through the inter-core communication wires off each P-core die.