Multi-chip module technology

Multi-Chip Modules (MCMs) are typically composed of complex devices mounted into single dense packages. Most MCMs today are used either in high performance systems, including mainframes and telecommunication equipment, or are placed in miniaturization driven applications, such as portable computers, consumer products, and personal communicators. Complex parallel processing products based on neural networks are natural candidates for the MCM technology. As is the case with any state-of-the-art solution adopters, MCM technology users must become familiar with multi-disciplinary aspects of this technology. This paper introduces today's MCM technology, and analyzes a number of these aspects, emphasizing on fundamentals of MCM manufacturing.