Title :
Reducing cycle time through programmable multichip modules
Author :
Banker, Jeffery ; Miller, Robert
Author_Institution :
Pico Syst. Inc., Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Abstract :
This paper reports on programs in which the programmable nature of Pico´s MCM substrates was key, focusing on the time parameters of these efforts. Data is provided on the rapid development cycle including discussion of the layout, programming, and assembly efforts involved in creating an MCM using a programmable substrate. Finally, plans for future cycle time improvements are presented
Keywords :
integrated circuit layout; integrated circuit manufacture; multichip modules; product development; vocoders; Al-SiO2-Si; MCM substrates; Pico Systems; Si; assembly efforts; cycle time reduction; layout; multichip modules; programmable substrates; programming; rapid development cycle; voice encoder MCM; Assembly; Circuits; Conductors; Dielectric substrates; Hardware; Multichip modules; Product development; Prototypes; Routing; Wires;
Conference_Titel :
Electronics Manufacturing Technology Symposium, 1995. 'Manufacturing Technologies - Present and Future', Seventeenth IEEE/CPMT International
Conference_Location :
Austin, TX
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2996-1
DOI :
10.1109/IEMT.1995.526096