In the electronics hierarchy, integrated circuits (IC) can either be considered as the base or the apex and both of these positions are conceivably correct. Being the initial point, primary building block and foundation for majority of modern electronic systems, the IC also stands for the crest in terms of electronic device (i.e. transistor) density. As such, integrated circuits are not radical or monolithic electronic form. According to fulfill the different packaging needs and requirements, there are diverse types of ICs such as: digital, analog, sensor, RF, etc. In this article, we will try to give you a concept about technologies associated to IC packaging, pursuing, the components and methods used to generate these absolutely necessary structures.

Although physical formations, applications and input-output calculations of ICs can be different vastly, the roles and operations of IC packages are lesser in number and more unchanging in purpose. While the IC package has two basic and elementary functions, it has few other roles to play as “keeper of the chip.” The main two functions are: 1) the IC package safeguards the inner die & chip’s circuitry from tangible impairment and from any kind of defilement like moisture and dust and 2) the IC package also helps with redistributing the Input & output of the chips circuitry to a user-friendly component size for use by its end user. Other than these two major roles, a number of potential secondary roles, such as allowing a structure more appropriate for standardization, allowing a fervent heat course away from the chip, providing protection from the probability of errors because of alpha particles and other various radiations, and providing a structure that more handily allows electrical experiment and burn-in by the chip\’s maker.

The IC package may also be effective to connect more than one IC both directly to one another utilizing standard interconnection technologies like wire bonding, and indirectly utilizing interconnection pathways available on the package such as those used in hybrid IC packages and multi-chip modules (MCMs) and currently in system-in-package (SiP) and other methods covered under the broader concept of volumetric system miniaturization and interconnection (VSMI). The packages also make it simpler to install the ICs in different types of equipment, as every package comprises leads which may be either plugged into corresponding sockets or plugged into mounting frames. Various types of materials are used to manufacture IC packages.

With the escalated interest and expansion of micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) devices and lab-on-chip devices, the package provides more capacity, such as localized access to the environment, a necessity for pressure variation, or as needed for chemical or atmospheric condition resolution. There is also increasing interest and activity in the advancement of optoelectronic packages to address the requirements of this growingly significant area of activity. There has been a notable ground shift in modern times related to the significance and spreading role of IC packaging, to the point that the IC package has gained a measure of balance in terms of importance with the IC itself. Because the performance of the IC is gated by the IC package in many cases.

David Smith, Senior Vice President of USComponent.com , an IGBT power transistor module distributor since 2001.

David Smith, Senior Vice President of http://USComponent.com , an IGBT power transistor module distributor since 2001.

Author Bio: David Smith, Senior Vice President of USComponent.com , an IGBT power transistor module distributor since 2001.

Category: Computers and Technology
Keywords: IC