Patent ID: 7474540

Claim:
A silicon carrier interposer comprising: a multi-layer silicon member, the multi-layer silicon member including a main body portion having a first surface, a second surface and an intermediate portion; a first electronic component mounted to the first surface of the multi-layer silicon member, the first electronic component including a plurality of connector members that establish a first bond electrically interconnecting the first electronic component to the silicon interposer; a second electronic component mounted to the first surface of the multi-layer silicon member, the second electronic component including a plurality of connector members that establish a second bond electrically interconnecting the second electronic component to the silicon interposer; a plurality of vias provided in the main body portion, the plurality of vias extending between the first surface and the second surface, the plurality of vias being adapted to provide an interface between the first and second electronic components and a substrate; a plurality of connector members arranged on the second surface of the multi-layer silicon member, each of the plurality of connector members being positioned at a corresponding one of the plurality of vias; and a plurality of heating elements integrated into the main body portion of the multi-layer silicon member, the plurality of heating elements being selectively activated to create a reflow of solder to facilitate one of an attachment of one of the first and second electronic components to the multi-layer silicon member and a detachment of the one of the first and second electronic components from the multi-layer silicon member.