Patent ID: 8164917

Claim:
A base mechanism for use in a multi-chip module (MCM), comprising: a first substrate having a first surface and a second surface, wherein first electrical connectors that convey power are disposed on the first surface, and wherein the first substrate includes through-substrate vias (TSVs) between the first surface and the second surface which are electrically coupled to the first electrical connectors; a bridge chip rigidly mechanically coupled to the second surface, wherein proximity communication connectors are disposed on a top surface of the bridge chip to communicate information via proximity communication with one or more island chips in the MCM; and spacers, rigidly mechanically coupled to the second surface, which in conjunction with the bridge chip define cavities on the second surface that have a depth, wherein second electrical connectors are disposed on the second surface within the cavities to communicate additional information with and convey power to the one or more island chips, and wherein the second electrical connectors are electrically coupled to the TSVs, wherein the second electrical connectors in the cavities are configured to couple directly to corresponding electrical connectors on the island chips.