US20030102556A1 - Semiconductor integrated circuit device - Google Patents

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US20030102556A1
US20030102556A1 US10/160,189 US16018902A US2003102556A1 US 20030102556 A1 US20030102556 A1 US 20030102556A1 US 16018902 A US16018902 A US 16018902A US 2003102556 A1 US2003102556 A1 US 2003102556A1
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Shintaro Mori
Fumihiko Terayama
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  • the present invention relates to a semiconductor integrated circuit device of an SIP (System In a Package) using semiconductor integrated circuit chips with I/F (Interface) functions added thereto.
  • SIP System In a Package
  • I/F Interface
  • FIG. 18 is a plan view showing a semiconductor integrated circuit device (related art example 1) of a conventional SIP (System In a Package).
  • reference numeral 10 indicates a bonding pad (bonding PAD)
  • reference numeral 20 indicates a semiconductor integrated circuit chip A (Chip A) disposed on the bonding PAD 10
  • reference numeral 35 indicates a semiconductor integrated circuit chip B (Chip B) excluding I/F functions, which is disposed on the bonding PAD 10 , respectively.
  • Reference numerals 40 a - 40 e and 43 a - 43 e respectively indicate pads (PADs) of the Chip A 20
  • reference numerals 41 a - 41 e and 42 a - 42 d respectively indicate pads (PADs) of the Chip B 35
  • Reference numerals 50 a - 50 f and 51 a - 51 i respectively indicate connecting leads (LEADs) disposed around the bonding PAD 10
  • Reference numerals 60 b , 60 d and 60 e respectively indicate bonding wires for connecting the Chip A 20 and the Chip b 35 or LEADs 50 a - 50 f .
  • Reference numerals 62 a , 62 b , 62 d and 62 f respectively indicate bonding wires for connecting the Chip A 20 and the LEADs 51 a - 51 i .
  • Reference numerals 61 a - 61 d respectively indicate bonding wires for connecting the Chip B 35 and the LEADs 50 a - 50 f.
  • the bonding wires 62 b and 62 d respectively connect the PADs 43 a and 43 b of the Chip A 20 to the LEADs 51 b and 51 d .
  • the bonding wires 61 a , 61 b , 61 c and 61 d respectively connect the PADs 42 a , 42 b , 42 c and 42 d of the Chip B 35 to the LEADs 50 a , 50 c , 50 d and 50 e .
  • the bonding wire 60 d connects the PAD 40 d of the Chip A 20 to the PAD 41 d of the Chip B 35 .
  • bonding wires 62 b , 62 d , 61 a , 61 b , 61 c , 61 d and 60 d are those for connecting between the adjacent PADs and LEADs or between the adjacent PADs, they are not wired so as to straddle the Chip A 20 or the Chip B 35 .
  • the bonding wires 60 b and 60 e respectively connect the PADs 40 b and 40 e of the Chip A 20 to the LEADs 50 b and 50 f
  • the bonding wires 62 a and 62 f respectively connect the PADs 40 a and 40 c of the Chip A 20 to the LEADs 51 a and 51 f . Since these bonding wires 60 b , 60 e , 62 a and 62 f are those for connecting between non-adjacent PADs and LEADs, they are wired so as to extend across the Chip A 20 or Chip B 35 .
  • FIG. 19 is a plan view showing a semiconductor integrated circuit device (related art example 2) of a conventional SIP (System In a Package).
  • reference numeral 16 indicates a bonding PAD
  • reference numeral 253 indicates a Chip A disposed on the bonding PAD 16
  • reference numeral 254 indicates a Chip B disposed on the bonding PAD 16 , respectively.
  • Reference numerals 311 a - 311 h and 311 p indicate PADs of the Chip A 253
  • reference numerals 312 i and 312 j indicate PADs of the Chip B 254 , respectively.
  • Reference numerals 321 a , 321 c , 321 e , 321 g , 321 i and 321 j respectively indicate signal LEADs disposed around the bonding PAD 16
  • reference numerals 322 b , 322 d , 322 f , 322 h and 322 p respectively indicate power LEADs.
  • Reference numerals 361 a and 361 b indicate bonding PAD fixing LEADs respectively.
  • Reference numerals 352 a - 352 h , 353 i and 353 j indicate bonding wires respectively.
  • the signal LEADs 321 a , 321 c , 321 e , 321 g , 321 i and 321 j are respectively connected to the PADs 311 a , 311 c , 311 e and 311 g of the Chip A 253 and the PADs 312 i and 312 j of the Chip B 254 by the bonding wires 352 a , 352 c , 352 e , 352 g , 353 i and 353 j .
  • the power LEADs 322 b , 322 d , 322 f , 322 h and 322 p are respectively connected to the PADs 311 b , 311 d , 311 f , 311 h and 311 p of the Chip A 253 by the bonding wires 352 b , 352 d , 352 f , 352 h and 352 p .
  • the bonding PAD 16 is fixed by the bonding PAD fixing LEADs 301 a and 361 b.
  • the PADs 311 b , 311 d , 311 f , 311 h and 311 p are connected to their corresponding power LEADs 322 b , 322 d , 322 f , 322 h and 322 p and supplied with power, the power LEADs identical in number to the PADs supplied with the power are provided.
  • This invention has been made to solve the foregoing drawbacks. It is therefor an object of the present invention to obtain a semiconductor integrated circuit device capable of easily and reliably connecting bonding wires between PADs and LEADs.
  • a semiconductor integrated circuit device including at least two semiconductor integrated circuit chips respectively provided with a plurality of PADs, a plurality of LEADs disposed around arrays of the semiconductor integrated circuit chips, and a plurality of bonding wires, wherein the plurality of bonding wires are connected so as not to straddle one semiconductor integrated circuit chip and allow wiring between the PADs of the other integrated circuit chip and the LEADs.
  • a semiconductor integrated circuit device including a semiconductor integrated circuit chip provided with a plurality of PADs, a plurality of LEADs disposed around the semiconductor integrated circuit chip, and two bonding wires for connecting one LEAD of the plurality of LEADs to the two PADs of the plurality of PADs.
  • a semiconductor integrated circuit device including a semiconductor integrated circuit chip provided with a plurality of PADs, a plurality of LEADs disposed around the semiconductor integrated circuit chip, and a bonding wire for connecting between power supplies lying within the semiconductor integrated circuit chip.
  • power enhancement can be made between the power supplies, and the area of a power supply wiring region can be reduced to diminish the area of the semiconductor integrated circuit chip.
  • a semiconductor integrated circuit device including a semiconductor integrated circuit chip provided with a plurality of PADs, one or a plurality of LEADs disposed around an array of the semiconductor integrated circuit chip, and a plurality of bonding wires. At least one LEAD of the plurality of LEADs is connected to two or more PADs of the plurality of PADs by the corresponding bonding wires of the plurality of bonding wires.
  • the plurality of PADs lying within a semiconductor integrated circuit chip can be supplied with power.
  • a semiconductor integrated circuit device including a semiconductor integrated circuit chip provided with a plurality of PADs, and a plurality of temperature sensors for measuring a temperature distribution within the semiconductor integrated circuit chip.
  • FIG. 1 is a plan view showing a semiconductor integrated circuit device according to a first embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 2 is a plan view illustrating a semiconductor integrated circuit device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 is a plan view depicting a semiconductor integrated circuit device according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line IV-IV of FIG. 3;
  • FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line V-V of FIG. 3;
  • FIG. 6 is a plan view showing a semiconductor integrated circuit device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VII-VII of FIG. 6;
  • FIG. 8 is a plan view illustrating a semiconductor integrated circuit device according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along IX-IX of FIG. 8;
  • FIG. 10 is a plan view showing a semiconductor integrated circuit device according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 11 is a plan view depicting a semiconductor integrated circuit device according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 12 is a plan view illustrating a semiconductor integrated circuit device according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 13 is a plan view showing a semiconductor integrated circuit device according to a ninth embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 14 is a plan view illustrating a semiconductor integrated circuit device according to a tenth embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 15 is a diagrammatic illustration of the semiconductor integrated circuit device according to the tenth embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 16 is a plan view showing a semiconductor integrated circuit device according to an eleventh embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 17 is a plan view illustrating a semiconductor integrated circuit device according to a twelfth embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 18 is a plan view showing a semiconductor integrated circuit device (related art example 1) of a conventional SIP.
  • FIG. 19 is a plan view illustrating a semiconductor integrated circuit device (related art example 2) of a conventional SIP.
  • FIG. 1 is a plan view showing a semiconductor integrated circuit device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
  • reference numeral 1 indicates a semiconductor integrated circuit device.
  • Reference numeral 10 indicates a bonding pad (bonding PAD)
  • reference numeral 20 indicates a semiconductor integrated circuit chip A (Chip A) disposed on the bonding PAD 10
  • reference numeral 30 indicates a semiconductor integrated circuit chip B (Chip B) including interface functions (I/F functions), which is disposed on the bonding PAD 10 , respectively.
  • Reference numerals 40 a - 40 e indicate pads (PADs) of the Chip A 20
  • reference numerals 41 a - 41 e and 42 a - 42 d indicate pads (PADs) of the Chip B 30
  • Reference numerals 50 a - 50 d indicate leads (LEADs) disposed around arrays of the Chip A 20 and Chip B 30 disposed on the bonding PAD 10
  • Reference numerals 60 a - 60 e and 61 a - 61 d respectively indicate bonding wires.
  • Reference numeral 70 a indicates a wiring element which carries out the I/F function of the Chip B 30
  • reference numeral 70 b indicates a driver element which performs the I/F function of the Chip B 30
  • reference numeral 70 c indicates a receiver element which performs the I/F function of the Chip B 30
  • reference numeral 70 d indicates a bidirectional buffer element which carries out the I/F function of the Chip B 30 , respectively.
  • the PADs 40 a , 40 b , 40 c , 40 d and 40 e of the Chip A 20 are respectively connected to the PADs 41 a , 41 b , 41 c , 41 d and 41 e of the Chip B 30 by the bonding wires 60 a , 60 b , 60 c , 60 d and 60 e .
  • the PADs 42 a , 42 b , 42 c and 42 d of the Chip B 30 are respectively connected to the LEAds 50 a , 50 b , 50 c and 50 d by the bonding wires 61 a , 61 b , 61 c and 61 d.
  • the wiring element 70 a which carries out the I/F function, is connected between the PAD 41 a and PAD 42 a of the Chip B 30 .
  • the driver element 70 b which performs the I/F function, is connected between the PAD 41 b and PAD 42 c of the Chip B 30 .
  • the receiver element 70 c which performs the I/F function, is connected between the PAD 41 c and PAD 42 b of the Chip B 30 .
  • the bidirectional buffer element 70 d which carries out the I/F function, is connected between the PAD 41 d and PAD 41 e of the Chip B 30 and the PAD 42 d thereof.
  • the Chip B 30 including the I/F functions is disposed between the Chip A 20 and the LEADs 50 a through 50 d to wire between the Chip A 20 and the LEADs 50 a - 50 d .
  • the PAD 40 a of the Chip A 20 and the LEAD 50 a are connected to each other, they are connected via the wiring element 70 a of the Chip B 30 .
  • the PAD 40 b of the Chip A 20 and the LEAD 50 c are connected to each other, they are connected via the driver element 70 b of the Chip B 30 .
  • driver element 70 b and receiver element 70 c of the Chip B 30 are provided so as to intersect within the Chip B 30 in FIG. 1, other wiring element 70 a and the bidirectional buffer element 70 d may be provided so as to intersect other elements respectively. While the wiring element 70 a , the driver element 70 b , the receiver element 70 c and the bidirectional buffer element 70 d are provided as the I/F functions one by one in FIG. 1, each of the I/F functions may comprise at least one type of element selected from a set comprising these four types of elements.
  • the PAD 40 a of the Chip A 20 is connected to the LEAD 50 a through the wiring element 70 a of the Chip B 30 , the transfer of a signal between the PAD 40 a and the LEAD 50 a (when the LEAD 50 a is of a signal LEAD) or the supply of power therebetween (when the LEAD 50 a is of a power LEAD) is performed.
  • the semiconductor integrated circuit device 1 includes at least two semiconductor integrated circuit chips (Chip A 20 and Chip B 30 ) respectively provided with a plurality of PADs (PADs 40 a - 40 e , 41 a - 41 e and 42 a - 42 d ), a plurality of LEADs (LEADs 50 a - 50 d ) disposed around the arrays of the semiconductor integrated circuit chips, and a plurality of bonding wires (bonding wires 60 a - 60 e and 61 a - 61 d ).
  • PADs 40 a - 40 e PADs 40 a - 40 e , 41 a - 41 e and 42 a - 42 d
  • LEADs 50 a - 50 d LEADs
  • bonding wires 60 a - 60 e and 61 a - 61 d bonding wires 60 a - 60 e and 61 a - 61 d
  • the plurality of bonding wires are connected so as not to straddle one semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip B 30 ) and allow wiring between the PADs (PADs 40 a - 40 e ) of the other semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip A 20 ) and the LEADs (LEADs 50 - 50 d ).
  • the semiconductor integrated circuit device 1 is configured such that one semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip B 30 ) has the I/F functions between the other semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip A 20 ) and the LEADs (LEADs 50 a - 50 d ).
  • each of the I/F functions includes at least one element selected from the set of the wiring element ( 70 a ), driver element ( 70 b ), receiver element ( 70 c ) and bidirectional buffer element ( 70 d ).
  • an advantageous effect is obtained in that since the Chip A 20 and the LEADs 50 a - 50 d are connected to one another through the Chip B 30 including the I/F functions, the electrical wiring of long bonding wires that straddle the Chip B 30 , can be eliminated, and the wires lying between the Chip A 20 and the LEADs 50 a - 50 d can also be crossed each other. Further, an advantageous effect is obtained in that the Chip A 20 and the LEADs 50 a - 50 d can be connected to one another via the driver element 70 b , receiver element 70 c and bidirectional buffer element 70 d.
  • FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a semiconductor integrated circuit device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
  • reference numeral 2 indicates a semiconductor integrated circuit device.
  • Reference numeral 11 indicates a bonding pad (bonding PAD)
  • reference numeral 21 indicates a semiconductor integrated circuit chip A (Chip A) disposed on the bonding PAD 11
  • reference numeral 80 indicates a semiconductor integrated circuit chip (I/F Chip) including interface functions (I/F functions), which is disposed on the bonding PAD 11
  • reference numeral 31 indicates a semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip B) disposed between portions where the I/F functions of the I/F chip 80 are provided, respectively.
  • Reference numerals 90 a - 90 d indicate pads (PADs) of the Chip A 21
  • reference numerals 91 a - 91 d , 92 a - 92 e , 95 a - 95 e and 96 a - 96 d indicate pads (PADs) of the I/F Chip 80
  • reference numerals 93 a - 93 e and 94 a - 94 e indicate pads (PADs) of the Chip B 31 , respectively.
  • Reference numerals 100 a - 100 d respectively indicate leads (LEADs) disposed around arrays of the Chip A 21 and I/F Chip 80 disposed on the bonding PAD 11 .
  • Reference numerals 110 a - 110 d , 111 a - 111 e , 112 a - 112 e , and 113 a - 113 d indicate bonding wires respectively.
  • Reference numerals 120 a and 121 a respectively indicate wiring elements which carry out I/F functions of the I/F Chip 80 .
  • Reference numerals 120 b and 121 b respectively indicate driver elements which carry out I/F functions of the I/F Chip 80 .
  • Reference numerals 120 c and 121 c respectively indicate receiver elements which carry out I/F functions of the I/F Chip 80 .
  • Reference numerals 120 d and 121 d respectively indicate bidirectional buffer elements which carry out I/F functions of the I/F Chip 80 .
  • the PADs 90 a , 90 b , 90 c and 90 d of the Chip A 21 are respectively connected to the PADs 91 a , 91 b , 91 c and 91 d of the I/F Chip 80 by the bonding wires 110 a , 110 b , 110 c and 110 d .
  • the PADs 92 a , 92 b , 92 c , 92 d and 92 e of the I/F Chip 80 are respectively connected to the PADs 93 a , 93 b , 93 c , 93 d and 93 e of the Chip B 31 by the bonding wires 111 a , 111 b , 111 c , 111 d and 111 e .
  • the PADs 94 a , 94 b , 94 c , 94 d and 94 e of the Chip B 31 are respectively connected to the PADs 95 a , 95 b , 95 c , 95 d and 95 e of the I/F Chip 80 by the bonding wires 112 a , 112 b , 112 c , 112 d and 112 e .
  • the PADs 96 a , 96 b , 96 c and 96 d of the I/F Chip 80 are respectively connected to the LEADs 100 a , 100 b , 100 c and 100 d by the bonding wires 113 a , 113 b , 113 c and 113 d.
  • the wiring elements 120 a and 121 a which carry out the I/F functions, are respectively connected between the PAD 91 a and PAD 92 a of the I/F Chip 80 and between the PAD 95 a and PAD 96 a thereof.
  • the receiver element 120 c and the driver element 121 b which carry out the I/F functions, are respectively connected between the PAD 91 b and PAD 92 c of the I/F Chip 80 and between the PAD 95 b and PAD 96 c thereof.
  • the driver element 120 b and the receiver element 121 c which carry out the I/F functions, are respectively connected between the PAD 91 c and PAD 92 b of the I/F Chip 80 and between the PAD 95 c and PAD 96 b thereof.
  • the bidirectional buffer element 120 d and the bidirectional buffer element 121 d which carry out the I/F functions, are respectively connected between the PAD 91 d of the I/F Chip 80 and the PAD 92 d and PAD 92 e thereof, and between the PAD 95 d and PAD 95 e of the I/F chip 80 and the PAD 96 d thereof.
  • the I/F Chip 80 is disposed between the Chip A 21 and the LEADs 100 a - 100 d , and the Chip B 31 is placed on between portions where the I/F functions of the I/F Chip 80 are provided, in order to wire between the Chip A 21 and the Chip B 31 and between the Chip B 31 and the LEADs 100 a - 100 d .
  • the PAD 90 a of the Chip A 21 and the PAD 93 a of the Chip B 31 are connected to each other, they are connected via the wiring element 120 a of the I/F Chip 80 .
  • the PAD 94 a of the Chip B 31 and the LEAD 100 a are connected to each other, they are connected via the wiring element 121 a of the I/F Chip 80 .
  • the PAD 90 b of the Chip A 21 and the PAD 93 c of the Chip B 31 are connected to each other, they are connected via the receiver element 120 c of the I/F Chip 80 .
  • the PAD 94 b of the Chip B 31 and the LEAD 100 c are connected to each other, they are connected via the driver element 121 b of the I/F Chip 80 .
  • the PAD 90 c the Chip A 21 and the PAD 93 b of the Chip B 31 are connected to each other, they are connected via the driver element 120 b of the I/F Chip 80 .
  • the PAD 94 c of the Chip B 31 and the LEAD 100 b are connected to each other, they are connected via the receiver element 121 c of the I/F Chip 80 .
  • the PAD 90 d of the Chip A 21 and the PAD 93 d and PAD 93 e of the Chip B 31 are connected to one another, they are connected via the bidirectional buffer element 120 d of the I/F Chip 80 .
  • the PAD 94 d and PAD 94 e of the Chip B 31 and the LEAD 100 d are connected to one another, they are connected via the bidirectional buffer element 121 d of the I/F Chip 80 .
  • driver element 120 b and receiver element 120 c of the I/F Chip 80 and the driver element 121 b and receiver element 121 c thereof are respectively provided so as to intersect one another within the I/F Chip 80 in FIG. 2, other wiring elements 120 a and 121 a and bidirectional buffer elements 120 d and 121 d may be provided so as to intersect other elements respectively.
  • the wiring elements 120 a and 121 a , the driver elements 120 b and 121 b , the receiver elements 120 c and 121 c and the bidirectional buffer elements 120 d and 121 d are respectively provided as the I/F functions in FIG. 2, each of the I/F functions may comprise at least one type of element selected from a set comprising these four types of elements.
  • the PAD 94 a of the Chip B 31 is connected to its corresponding LEAD 100 a via the wiring element 121 a of the I/F Chip 80 , the transfer of a signal between the PAD 94 a and the LEAD 100 a (when the LEAD 100 a is of a signal LEAD) or the supply of power therebetween (when the LEAD 100 a is of a power LEAD) is performed.
  • the PAD 93 a of the Chip B 31 is connected to its corresponding PAD 90 a of the Chip A 21 via the wiring element 120 a of the I/F Chip 80 , the transfer of a signal between the PAD 93 a and the PAD 90 a (when the PAD 93 a is of a signal PAD) or the supply of power therebetween (when the PAD 93 a is of a power PAD) is performed.
  • the semiconductor integrated circuit device 2 includes two semiconductor integrated circuit chips (Chip A 21 and Chip B 31 ) respectively provided with a plurality of PADs (PADs 90 a - 90 d , PADs 93 a - 93 e and PADs 94 a - 94 e ), a plurality of LEADs (LEADs 100 a - 100 d ) disposed around the arrays of the semiconductor integrated circuit chips, and a plurality of bonding wires (bonding wires 111 a - 111 e , 112 a - 112 e and 113 a - 113 d ).
  • PADs 90 a - 90 d PADs 90 a - 90 d
  • PADs 93 a - 93 e and PADs 94 a - 94 e PADs 90 a - 90 d
  • LEADs 100 a - 100 d disposed around the arrays of the semiconductor integrated circuit chips
  • the plurality of bonding wires are connected so as not to straddle one semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip B 31 ) and allow wiring between the PADs (PADs 90 a - 90 d ) of the other semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip A 21 ) and the LEADs (LEADs 100 a - 100 d ).
  • the semiconductor integrated circuit device 2 has also a third semiconductor integrated circuit chip (I/F Chip 80 ) provided with a plurality of PADs (PADs 91 a - 91 d , 92 a - 92 e , 95 a - 95 e and 96 a - 96 d ).
  • the third semiconductor integrated circuit chip (I/F Chip 80 ) has the I/F functions between the other semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip A 21 ) and the one semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip B 31 ) and the I/F functions between the one semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip B 31 ) and the LEADs (LEADs 100 a - 100 d ).
  • each of the I/F functions includes at least one element selected from the set of the wiring elements ( 120 a and 121 a ), driver elements ( 120 b and 121 b ), receiver elements ( 120 c and 121 c ) and bidirectional buffer elements ( 120 d and 121 d ).
  • an advantageous effect is obtained in that since the Chip A 21 and the Chip B 31 , and the Chip B 31 and the LEADs 100 a - 100 d are respectively connected to one another through the I/F Chip 80 including the I/F functions, the electrical wiring of long bonding wires that straddle the Chip B 31 , can be eliminated when the Chip A 21 and the LEADs 100 a - 100 d are connected, and the wires lying between the Chip A 21 and the LEADs 100 a - 100 d can also be crossed each other.
  • Chip A 21 and the LEADs 100 a - 100 d can be connected to one another via the driver elements 120 b and 121 b , receiver elements 120 c and 121 c and bidirectional buffer elements 120 d and 121 d . Further, when the Chip B 31 and the Chip A 21 are connected to each other, and the Chip B 31 and the LEADs 100 a - 100 d are connected, the electrical wiring of long bonding wires that extend across the I/F Chip 80 , can be eliminated, and the wires lying between the Chip B 31 and the Chip A 21 and between the Chip B 31 and the LEADs 100 a - 100 d can also be crossed one another.
  • the Chip B 31 and the Chip A 21 , and the Chip B 31 and the LEADs 100 a - 100 d can respectively be connected to one another via the driver elements 120 b and 121 b , receiver elements 120 c and 121 c and bidirectional buffer elements 120 d and 121 d.
  • FIG. 3 is a plan view showing a semiconductor integrated circuit device according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line IV-IV of FIG. 3
  • FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line V-V of FIG. 3, respectively.
  • reference numeral 3 indicates a semiconductor integrated circuit device.
  • Reference numeral 12 indicates a bonding pad (bonding PAD)
  • reference numeral 22 indicates a semiconductor integrated circuit chip A (Chip A) disposed on the bonding PAD 12
  • reference numeral 81 indicates an I/F semiconductor integrated circuit chip (I/F Chip) including interface functions (I/F functions), which is disposed on the bonding PAD 12
  • reference numeral 32 indicates a semiconductor integrated circuit chip B (Chip B) disposed on the I/F chip 81
  • reference numeral 130 indicates a height adjusting semiconductor integrated circuit chip (height adjustment Chip) including interface functions (I/F functions), which is disposed on the I/F chip 81 , respectively.
  • Reference numerals 140 a - 140 j indicate pads (PADs) of the Chip A 22
  • reference numerals 141 a - 141 e and 142 a - 142 d indicate pads (PADs) of the height adjustment Chip 130
  • reference numerals 141 f - 141 j and 142 f - 142 j indicate pads (PADs) of the Chip B 32 , respectively.
  • Reference numerals 150 a - 150 d and 150 f - 150 j respectively indicate leads (LEADs) disposed around arrays of the Chip A 22 and I/F Chip 81 disposed on the bonding PAD 12 .
  • Reference numerals 160 a - 160 j , 161 a - 161 d , and 161 f - 161 j indicate bonding wires respectively.
  • Reference numeral 170 a indicates a wiring element which carries out an I/F function of the height adjusting Chip 130 .
  • Reference numeral 170 b indicates a driver element which carries out an I/F function of the height adjusting Chip 130 .
  • Reference numeral 170 c indicates a receiver element which carries out an I/F function of the height adjusting Chip 130 .
  • Reference numeral 170 d indicates a bidirectional buffer element which carries out an I/F function of the height adjusting Chip 130 .
  • the PADs 140 a , 140 b , 140 c , 140 d and 140 e of the Chip A 22 are respectively connected to the PADs 141 a , 141 b , 141 c , 141 d and 141 e of the height adjusting Chip 130 by the bonding wires 160 a , 160 b , 160 c , 160 d and 160 e .
  • the PADs 142 a , 142 b , 142 c and 142 d of the height adjusting Chip 130 are respectively connected to the LEADs 150 a , 150 b , 150 c and 150 d by the bonding wires 161 a , 161 b , 161 c and 161 d .
  • the PADs 141 a - 141 e and 142 a - 142 d of the height adjusting Chip 130 are respectively disposed at such heights as to be provided flush with the PADs 140 a - 140 e of the Chip A 22 .
  • the PADs 140 f , 140 g , 140 h , 140 i and 140 j of the Chip A 22 are respectively connected to the PADs 141 f , 141 g , 141 h , 141 i and 141 j of the Chip B 32 by the bonding wires 160 f , 160 g , 160 h , 160 i and 160 j .
  • the PADs 142 f , 142 g , 142 h , 142 i and 142 j of the Chip B 32 are respectively connected to the LEADs 150 f , 150 g , 150 h , 150 i and 150 j by the bonding wires 161 f , 161 g , 161 h , 161 i and 161 j.
  • the wiring element 170 a which carries out the I/F function, is connected between the PAD 141 a and PAD 142 a of the height adjusting Chip 130 .
  • the driver element 170 b which effects the I/F function, is connected between the PAD 141 b and PAD 142 c of the height adjusting Chip 130 .
  • the receiver element 170 c which carries out the I/F function, is connected between the PAD 141 c and PAD 142 b of the height adjusting Chip 30 .
  • the bidirectional buffer element 170 d which carries out the I/F function, is connected between the PAD 141 d and PAD 141 e of the height adjusting Chip 130 and the PAD 142 d thereof.
  • the height adjusting I/F Chip 130 is disposed on the I/F Chip 81 placed between the Chip A 22 and the LEADs 150 a - 150 d in order to wire between the Chip A 22 and the LEADs 150 a - 150 d . Further, the Chip B 32 is placed at a portion where the height adjusting I/F Chip 130 of the I/F Chip 81 is not disposed. When the PAD 140 a of the Chip A 22 and the LEAD 150 a are connected to each other, they are connected via the wiring element 170 a of the height adjusting I/F Chip 130 .
  • the PAD 140 b of the Chip A 22 and the LEAD 150 c are connected to each other, they are connected via the driver element 170 b of the height adjusting I/F Chip 130 .
  • the PAD 140 c of the Chip A 22 and the LEAD 150 b are connected to each other, they are connected via the receiver element 170 c of the height adjusting I/F Chip 130 .
  • the PAD 140 d and PAD 140 e of the Chip A 22 and the LEAD 150 d are connected to one another, they are connected via the bidirectional buffer element 170 d of the height adjusting I/F Chip 130 .
  • driver element 170 b and receiver element 170 c of the height adjusting I/F Chip 130 are provided so as to intersect each other within the height adjusting I/F Chip 130 in FIG. 3, other wiring element 170 a and bidirectional buffer element 170 d may be provided so as to intersect other elements respectively. Further, while the wiring element 170 a , driver element 170 b , receiver element 170 c and bidirectional buffer element 170 d are provided one by one as the I/F functions in FIG. 3, each of the I/F functions may comprise at least one type of element selected from a set comprising these four types of elements.
  • the PAD 140 a of the Chip A 22 is connected to its corresponding LEAD 150 a via the wiring element 170 a of the height adjusting I/F Chip 130 , the transfer of a signal between the PAD 140 a and the LEAD 150 a (when the LEAD 150 a is of a signal LEAD) or the supply of power therebetween (when the LEAD 150 a is of a power LEAD) is performed.
  • the semiconductor integrated circuit device 3 includes two semiconductor integrated circuit chips (Chip A 22 and Chip B 32 ) respectively provided with a plurality of PADs (PADs 140 a - 140 j , 141 f - 141 j , and 142 f - 142 j ), a plurality of LEADs (LEADs 150 a - 150 j ) disposed around the arrays of the semiconductor integrated circuit chips, and a plurality of bonding wires (bonding wires 160 a - 160 j , 161 a - 161 d and 161 f - 161 j ).
  • PADs 140 a - 140 j PADs 140 a - 140 j
  • LEADs 150 a - 150 j LEADs
  • the plurality of bonding wires are connected so as not to straddle or extend across one semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip B 32 ) and allow wiring between the PADs (PADs 140 a - 140 j ) of the other semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip A 22 ) and the LEADs (LEADs 150 a - 150 d ).
  • the semiconductor integrated circuit device 3 has also a third semiconductor integrated circuit chip (I/F Chip 81 ) disposed under the one semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip B 32 ), and a height adjusting semiconductor integrated circuit chip (height adjusting Chip 130 ) provided with a plurality of PADs (PADs 141 a - 141 e and 142 a - 142 d ), which is disposed on the third semiconductor integrated circuit chip (I/F Chip 81 ) so as to adjoin the one semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip B 32 ).
  • PADs 141 a - 141 e and 142 a - 142 d PADs 141 a - 141 e and 142 a - 142 d
  • the height adjusting semiconductor integrated circuit chip (height adjusting Chip 130 ) has the I/F functions between the other semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip A 22 ) and the LEADs (LEADs 150 a - 150 d ).
  • the plurality of PADs (PADs 141 a - 141 e and 142 a - 142 d ) of the height adjusting semiconductor integrated circuit chip (height adjusting Chip 130 ) are respectively disposed on the same plane as the plurality of PADs (PADs 140 a - 140 j ) of the other semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip A 22 ).
  • each of the I/F functions includes at least one element selected from the set of the wiring element ( 170 a ), driver element ( 170 b ), receiver element ( 170 c ) and bidirectional buffer element ( 170 d ).
  • an advantageous effect is obtained in that since the Chip A 22 and LEADs 150 a - 150 d are connected via the height adjusting Chip 130 including the I/F functions, which is disposed on the I/F Chip 81 , adjacent to the Chip B 32 , the electrical wiring of long bonding wires that extend across the Chip B 32 , can be eliminated when the Chip A 22 and the LEADs 150 a - 150 d are connected, and the wires lying between the Chip A 22 and the LEADs 150 a - 150 d can also be crossed each other.
  • Chip A 22 and the LEADs 150 a - 150 d can be connected to one another via the driver element 170 b , receiver element 170 c and bidirectional buffer element 170 d . Further, an advantageous effect is obtained in that since the PADs 141 a - 141 e and 142 a - 142 d of the height adjusting Chip 130 are disposed flush with the PADs 140 a - 140 j of the Chip A 22 , wiring can easily be carried out.
  • FIG. 6 is a plan view showing a semiconductor integrated circuit device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VII-VII of FIG. 6 and also shows elements of structure or components which appear in a cross-section taken along line VIIa-VIIa of FIG. 6 to intelligibly show a structure of the semiconductor integrated circuit device.
  • reference numeral 4 indicates a semiconductor integrated circuit device.
  • Reference numeral 13 indicates a bonding pad (bonding PAD)
  • reference numeral 23 indicates a semiconductor integrated circuit chip A (Chip A) disposed on the bonding PAD 13
  • reference numeral 82 indicates a semiconductor integrated circuit chip (I/F Chip) including interface functions (I/F functions), which is disposed on the bonding PAD 13
  • reference numeral 33 indicates a semiconductor integrated circuit chip B (Chip B) disposed on the I/F Chip 82 , respectively.
  • Reference numerals 180 a - 180 h indicate pads (PADs) of the Chip A 23
  • reference numerals 181 a , 181 c , 181 e , 181 g , 181 h , 184 a , 184 c , 184 e and 184 g indicate pads (PADs) of the I/F Chip 82
  • reference numerals 182 b , 182 d , 182 f , 183 b , 183 d and 183 f indicate pads (PADs) of the Chip B 33 , respectively.
  • Reference numerals 190 a - 190 g respectively indicate leads (LEADs) disposed around arrays of the Chip A 23 and I/F Chip 82 disposed on the bonding PAD 13 .
  • Reference numerals 200 a - 200 h and 201 a - 201 g indicate bonding wires respectively.
  • Reference numeral 210 a indicates a wiring element which carries out an I/F function of the I/F Chip 82 .
  • Reference numeral 210 b indicates a driver element which carries out an I/F function of the I/F Chip 82 .
  • Reference numeral 210 c indicates a receiver element which carries out an I/F function of the I/F Chip 82 .
  • Reference numeral 210 d indicates a bidirectional buffer element which carries out an I/F function of the I/F Chip 82 .
  • the PADs 180 a , 180 c , 180 e , 180 g and 180 h of the Chip A 23 are respectively connected to the PADs 181 a , 181 c , 181 e , 181 g and 181 h of the I/F Chip 82 by the bonding wires 200 a , 200 c , 200 e , 200 g and 200 h .
  • the PADs 180 b , 180 d and 180 f of the Chip A 23 are respectively connected to the PADs 182 b , 182 d and 182 f of the Chip B 33 by the bonding wires 200 b , 200 d and 200 f .
  • the PADs 184 a , 184 c , 184 e and 184 g of the I/F Chip 82 are respectively connected to the LEADs 190 a , 190 c , 190 e and 190 g by the bonding wires 201 a , 201 c , 201 e and 201 g .
  • the PADs 183 b , 183 d and 183 f of the Chip B 33 are respectively connected to the LEADs 190 b , 190 d and 190 f by the bonding wires 201 b , 201 d and 201 f.
  • the wiring element 210 a which carries out the I/F function, is connected between the PAD 181 a and PAD 184 a of the I/F Chip 82 .
  • the driver element 210 b which effects the I/F function, is connected between the PAD 181 c and PAD 184 e of the I/F Chip 82 .
  • the receiver element 210 c which carries out the I/F function, is connected between the PAD 181 e and PAD 184 c of the I/F Chip 82 .
  • the bidirectional buffer element 210 d which carries out the I/F function, is connected between the PAD 181 g and PAD 181 h of the I/F Chip 82 and the PAD 184 g thereof.
  • the I/F Chip 82 is disposed under the Chip B 33 placed between the Chip A 23 and the LEADs 190 a - 190 g in order to wire between the Chip A 23 and the LEADs 190 a - 190 g .
  • the PAD 180 a of the Chip A 23 and the LEAD 190 a are connected to each other, they are connected via the wiring element 210 a of the I/F Chip 82 .
  • the PAD 180 c of the Chip A 23 and the LEAD 190 e are connected to each other, they are connected via the driver element 210 b of the I/F Chip 82 .
  • the PAD 180 e of the Chip A 23 and the LEAD 190 c are connected to each other, they are connected via the receiver element 210 c of the I/F Chip 82 .
  • the PAD 180 g and PAD 180 h of the Chip A 23 and the LEAD 190 g are connected to one another, they are connected via the bidirectional buffer element 210 d of the I/F Chip 82 .
  • driver element 210 b and receiver element 210 c of the I/F Chip 82 are provided so as to intersect each other within the I/F Chip 82 in FIG. 6, other wiring element 210 a and bidirectional buffer element 210 d may be provided so as to intersect other elements respectively. Further, while the wiring element 210 a , driver element 210 b , receiver element 210 c and bidirectional buffer element 210 d are provided one by one as the I/F functions in FIG. 6, each of the I/F functions may comprise at least one type of element selected from a set comprising these four types of elements.
  • the PAD 180 a of the Chip A 23 is connected to its corresponding LEAD 190 a via the wiring element 210 a of the I/F Chip 82 , the transfer of a signal between the PAD 180 a and the LEAD 190 a (when the LEAD 190 a is of a signal LEAD) or the supply of power therebetween (when the LEAD 190 a is of a power LEAD) is performed.
  • the semiconductor integrated circuit device 4 includes two semiconductor integrated circuit chips (Chip A 23 and Chip B 33 ) respectively provided with a plurality of PADs (PADs 180 a - 180 h , 182 b , 182 d , 182 f , 183 b , 183 d and 183 f ), a plurality of LEADs (LEADs 190 a - 190 g ) disposed around the arrays of the semiconductor integrated circuit chips, and a plurality of bonding wires (bonding wires 200 a - 200 h , and 201 a - 201 g ).
  • PADs 180 a - 180 h , 182 b , 182 d , 182 f , 183 b , 183 d and 183 f PADs 180 a - 180 h , 182 b , 182 d , 182 f , 183 b , 183 d and 183 f
  • the plurality of bonding wires (bonding wires 200 a - 200 h and 201 a - 201 g ) are connected so as not to straddle or extend across one semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip B 33 ) and allow wiring between the PADs (PADs 180 a - 180 h ) of the other semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip A 23 ) and the LEADs (LEADs 190 a - 190 g ).
  • the semiconductor integrated circuit device 4 also has an I/F semiconductor integrated circuit chip (I/F Chip 82 ) provided with a plurality of PADs (PADs 181 a , 181 c , 181 e , 181 g , 181 h , 184 a , 184 c , 184 e and 184 g ), which is disposed under the one semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip B 33 ).
  • the I/F semiconductor integrated circuit chip (I/F Chip 82 ) has the I/F functions between the other semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip A 23 ) and the LEADs (LEADs 190 a - 190 g ).
  • each of-the I/F functions includes at least one element selected from the set of the wiring element ( 210 a ), driver element ( 210 b ), receiver element ( 210 c ) and bidirectional buffer element ( 210 d ).
  • an advantageous effect is obtained in that since the Chip A 23 and the LEADs 190 a - 190 g are connected to one another via the I/F Chip 82 including the I/F functions, which is disposed under the Chip B 33 , the electrical wiring of long bonding wires that extend across the Chip B 33 , can be eliminated where the Chip A 23 and the LEADs 190 a - 190 g are connected, and the wires lying between the Chip A 23 and the LEADs 190 a - 190 g can also be crossed each other.
  • Chip A 23 and the LEADs 190 a - 190 g can be connected to one another via the driver element 210 b , receiver element 210 c and bidirectional buffer element 210 d . Further, an advantageous effect is obtained in that since the I/F Chip 82 including the I/F functions is placed under the Chip B 33 , the area of the whole semiconductor integrated circuit device of SIP can be reduced.
  • FIG. 8 is a plan view showing a semiconductor integrated circuit device according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line IX-IX of FIG. 8 and also shows elements of structure or components which appear in cross-sections taken along line IXa-IXa and line IXb-IXb of FIG. 8 to intelligibly indicate a structure of the semiconductor integrated circuit device.
  • reference numeral 5 indicates a semiconductor integrated circuit device.
  • Reference numeral 14 indicates a bonding pad (bonding PAD)
  • reference numeral 24 indicates a semiconductor integrated circuit chip A (Chip A) disposed on the bonding PAD 14
  • reference numeral 34 indicates a semiconductor integrated circuit chip B (Chip B) disposed on the bonding PAD 14 , respectively.
  • Reference numerals 220 a - 220 d indicate pads (PADs) of the Chip A
  • reference numerals 221 b and 222 b indicate pads (PADs) of the Chip B 34 , respectively.
  • Reference numerals 230 a - 230 d respectively indicate leads (LEADs) disposed around arrays of the Chip A 24 and Chip B 34 disposed on the bonding PAD 14 .
  • Reference numerals 240 a - 240 d and 241 b indicate bonding wires respectively.
  • the LEADs 230 c and 230 d extend under the Chip B 34 and reach their corresponding positions adjacent to the Chip A 24 .
  • the PAD 220 a of the Chip A 24 is connected to the LEAD 230 a by the bonding wire 240 a . Since the connection therebetween by the bonding wire 240 a straddles the Chip B 34 , this is not a structure intended for the semiconductor integrated circuit device of the invention. However, it has been shown for comparison with the characteristics of a structure of the fifth embodiment to be described later.
  • the PAD 220 b of the Chip A 24 is connected to its corresponding PAD 221 b of the Chip B 34 by the bonding wire 240 b .
  • the PADs 220 c and 220 d of the Chip A 24 are respectively connected to the LEADs 230 c and 230 d by the bonding wires 240 c and 240 d.
  • the PADs 220 c and 220 d of the Chip A 24 are respectively connected to the LEADs 230 c and 230 d by the bonding wires 240 c and 240 d , which LEADs extend under the Chip B 34 and reach the positions adjacent to the Chip A 24 .
  • the bonding wires 240 c and 240 d can be wired without extending across the Chip B 34 as in the case of the bonding wire 240 a for connecting the PAD 220 a to the LEAD 230 a.
  • the transfer of a signal or the supply of power is performed between the PAD 220 b and the PAD 221 b .
  • the PAD 220 c of the Chip A 24 is connected to it corresponding LEAD 230 c by the bonding wire 240 c , the transfer of a signal is performed between the PAD 220 c and the LEAD 230 c (where the LEAD 230 c is of a signal LEAD) or the supply of power is performed therebetween (where the LEAD 230 c is of a power LEAD).
  • the transfer of a signal is performed between the PAD 220 d and the LEAD 230 d (when the LEAD 230 d is of a signal LEAD) or the supply of power is performed therebetween (when the LEAD 230 d is of a power LEAD).
  • the transfer of a signal is performed between the PAD 222 b and the LEAD 230 b (when the LEAD 230 b is of a signal LEAD) or the supply of power is performed therebetween (when the LEAD 230 b is of a power LEAD).
  • the semiconductor integrated circuit device 5 includes two semiconductor integrated circuit chips (Chip A 24 and Chip B 34 ) respectively provided with a plurality of PADs (PADs 220 a - 220 d , 221 b and 222 b ), a plurality of LEADs (LEADs 230 a - 230 d ) disposed around the arrays of the semiconductor integrated circuit chips, and a plurality of bonding wires (bonding wires 240 b - 240 d , and 241 b ).
  • the plurality of bonding wires (bonding wires 240 b - 240 d and 241 b ) are connected so as not to straddle or extend across one semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip B 34 ) and allow wiring between the PADs (PADs 220 b - 220 d ) of the other semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip A 24 ) and the LEADs (LEADs 230 b - 230 d ).
  • the semiconductor integrated circuit device 5 includes LEADs which extend under the one semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip B 34 ) and reach their corresponding positions adjacent to the other semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip A 24 ).
  • FIG. 10 is a plan view showing a semiconductor integrated circuit device according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention.
  • reference numeral 6 indicates a semiconductor integrated circuit device
  • reference numeral 250 indicates a semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip).
  • Reference numerals 260 a - 260 d indicate pads (PADs) of the Chip 250
  • reference numerals 270 a - 270 d indicate LEADs (LEAD) disposed around the Chip 250 .
  • Reference numerals 280 a and 280 b indicate bonding wires.
  • Reference numeral 290 indicates an ammeter with a dc power supply (not shown) provided thereinside.
  • Reference numerals 300 a , 300 b and 300 c indicate chip-in wires of the Chip 250 .
  • the PAD 260 a and PAD 260 b of the Chip 250 are respectively connected to the LEAD 270 b by the bonding wires 280 a and 280 b .
  • the PAD 260 a is connected to the PAD 260 d by the chip-in wire 300 b .
  • the PAD 260 b is connected to the PAD 260 c by the chip-in wire 300 c .
  • the PAD 260 a and PAD 260 b are connected to each other by the chip-in wire 300 a .
  • the ammeter 290 is connected between the PAD 260 c and the PAD 260 d.
  • PAD 260 a and PAD 260 b are connected to each other by the chip-in wire 300 a in the semiconductor integrated circuit device shown in FIG. 10, they may not be connected to each other by the chip-in wire 300 a .
  • the ammeter 290 is connected between the PAD 260 d connected to the PAD 260 a by the chip-in wire 300 b and the PAD 260 c connected to the PAD 260 b by the chip-in wire 300 c , it may be directly connected between the PAD 260 a and the PAD 260 b.
  • the transfer of signals is performed between the PAD 260 a and the LEAD 270 b and between the PAD 260 b and the LEAD 270 b (when the LEAD 270 b is of a signal LEAD) or the supply of power is performed therebetween (when the LEAD 270 b is of a power LEAD).
  • a connection test executed by the ammeter 290 in the sixth embodiment is based on the following principle.
  • paths along which currents measured by the ammeter 290 flow may include two paths: a first path which extends from the PAD 260 d to the PAD 260 c via the chip-in wire 300 b , the chip-in wire 300 a (and unillustrated other chip-in wires between the PAD 260 a and the PAD 260 b ) and the chip-in wire 300 c , and a second path which extends from the PAD 260 d to the PAD 260 c via the chip-in wire 300 b , the PAD 260 a , the bonding wire 280 a , the LEAD 270 b , the bonding wire 280 b , the PAD 260 b and the chip-in wire 300 c.
  • a current value at the time that both the PAD 260 a and PAD 260 b are connected to the LEAD 270 b is regarded as a normal value. Further, when the current value is relatively lower than the normal value, the electrical connection between the PAD 260 a and PAD 260 b and the LEAD 270 b is judged to have been cut off. The connection test is performed in this way.
  • the semiconductor integrated circuit device 6 includes a semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip 250 ) provided with a plurality of PADs (PADs 260 a - 260 d ), a plurality of LEADs (LEADs 270 a - 270 d ) disposed around the semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip 250 ), and two bonding wires ( 280 a and 280 b ) for respectively connecting one LEAD (LEAD 270 b ) of the plurality of LEADs (LEADs 270 a - 270 d ) to two PADs (PADs 260 a and 260 b ) of the plurality of PADs (PADs 260 a - 260 d ).
  • the semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip 250 ) includes PADs (PADs 260 c and 260 d ) for measuring a current flowing between two PADs (PADs 260 a and 260 b ) connected to one LEAD (LEAD 270 b ) by two bonding wires ( 280 a and 280 b ) to thereby effect a connection test on the two bonding wires.
  • PADs PADs 260 c and 260 d
  • an advantageous effect is obtained in that since the PADs (PADs 260 c and 260 d ) for measuring the current flowing between the two PADs (PADs 260 a and 260 b ) connected to one LEAD (LEAD 270 b ) to thereby effect the connection test on the two bonding wires are included in the semiconductor integrated circuit device, a connection test on whether both the PADs are being connected to its corresponding LEAD by bonding wires, can be carried out.
  • FIG. 11 is a plan view showing a semiconductor integrated circuit device according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention.
  • reference numeral 7 indicates a semiconductor integrated circuit device
  • reference numeral 251 indicates a semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip), respectively.
  • Reference numerals 261 a - 261 e indicate pads (PADs) of the Chip 251
  • reference numerals 271 a - 271 d indicate leads (LEADs) disposed around the Chip 251 , respectively.
  • Reference numerals 281 a and 281 b indicate bonding wires respectively.
  • Reference numeral 291 indicates an ammeter with a dc power supply (unillustrated) provided thereinside.
  • Reference numerals 301 a - 301 d indicate chip-in wires of the Chip 251 .
  • the PAD 261 c of the Chip 251 is connected to its corresponding LEAD 271 b by the bonding wire 281 b .
  • the PAD 261 a and the PAD 261 b are respectively connected to the chip-in wire 301 a and the chip-in wire 301 b
  • the PAD 261 b is connected to its corresponding PAD 261 c by the chip-in wire 301 b .
  • the PAD 261 a and PAD 261 b are connected to each other by the bonding wire 281 a .
  • the PAD 261 d and PAD 261 e are respectively connected to the PAD 261 b and PAD 261 a by the chip-in wire 301 d and chip-in wire 301 c .
  • the ammeter 291 is connected between the PAD 261 d and PAD 261 e.
  • ammeter 291 is connected between the PAD 261 d connected to the PAD 261 b by the chip-in wire 301 d and the PAD 261 e connected to the PAD 261 a by the chip-in wire 301 c in the semiconductor integrated circuit device shown in FIG. 11, it may be directly connected between the PAD 261 b and the PAD 261 a.
  • the PAD 261 c of the Chip 251 is connected to its corresponding LEAD 271 b by the bonding wire 281 b
  • the PAD 261 b is connected to its corresponding PAD 261 c by the chip-in wire 301 b
  • the PAD 261 a is connected to its corresponding PAD 261 b by the bonding wire 281 a .
  • the transfer of a signal is performed between the PAD 261 a and PAD 261 b
  • the LEAD 271 b when the LEAD 271 b is of a signal LEAD
  • the supply of power is performed therebetween (when the LEAD 271 b is of a power LEAD).
  • the chip-in wire 301 a and chip-in wire 301 b are shown as chip-in wires for a power supply
  • the LEAD 271 b is shown as a power LEAD, respectively.
  • a connection test executed by the ammeter 291 in the seventh embodiment is based on the following principle.
  • paths along which currents measured by the ammeter 291 flow may include two paths: a first path which extends from the PAD 261 e to the PAD 261 d via the chip-in wire 301 c , the PAD 261 a , the bonding wire 281 a , the PAD 261 b , and the chip-in wire 301 d , and a second path which extends from the PAD 261 e to the PAD 261 d via the chip-in wire 301 c , the PAD 261 a , unillustrated other chip-in wires between the PAD 261 a and the PAD 261 b , the PAD 261 b , and the chip-in wire 301 d.
  • a current value at the time that both the PAD 261 a and PAD 261 b are connected to each other by the bonding wire 281 a is regarded as a normal value. Further, when the current value is relatively lower than the normal value, the electrical connection between the PAD 261 a and the PAD 261 b is judged to have been cut off. The connection test is performed in this way.
  • the semiconductor integrated circuit device 7 includes a semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip 251 ) provided with a plurality of PADs (PADs 261 a - 261 e ), a plurality of LEADs (LEADs 271 a - 271 d ) disposed around the semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip 251 ), and a bonding wire ( 281 a ) for connecting between power supplies (chip-in wires 301 a and 301 b ) lying within the semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip 251 ).
  • PADs 261 a - 261 e PADs
  • LEADs 271 a - 271 d LEADs 271 a - 271 d
  • the semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip 251 ) includes PADs (PADs 261 d and 261 e ) for measuring a current flowing between the power supplies (chip-in wires 301 a and 301 d ) lying within the semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip 251 ) to thereby effect a connection test on the bonding wire ( 281 a ) for connecting between the power supplies.
  • PADs 261 d and 261 e PADs for measuring a current flowing between the power supplies (chip-in wires 301 a and 301 d ) lying within the semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip 251 ) to thereby effect a connection test on the bonding wire ( 281 a ) for connecting between the power supplies.
  • bonding wire connects between the power supplies (chip-in wires 301 a and 301 b ) lying within the semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip 251 )
  • power enhancement can be made between the power supplies, and the area of a power-supply wiring region can be reduced to diminish the area of the semiconductor integrated circuit chip.
  • PADs 261 d and 261 e for measuring the current flowing between the power supplies (chip-in wires 301 a and 301 d ) lying within the semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip 251 ) to thereby effect the connection test on the bonding wire (bonding wire 281 a ) for connecting between the power supplies are included in the semiconductor integrated circuit chip, a connection test on whether the bonding wire is connecting between the power supplies, can be carried out.
  • FIG. 12 is a plan view showing a semiconductor integrated circuit device according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention.
  • reference numeral 8 indicates a semiconductor integrated circuit device
  • reference numeral 15 indicates a bonding pad (bonding PAD), respectively.
  • Reference numeral 252 indicates a semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip) disposed on the bonding PAD 15 .
  • Reference numerals 310 a - 310 d , 310 j - 310 l , 310 r , and 310 u - 310 w indicate pads (PADs) of the Chip 252 .
  • Reference numerals 320 k , 320 l and 320 r indicate leads (LEADs) disposed around an array of the Chip 252 disposed on the bonding PAD 15 .
  • Reference numerals 330 a and 330 b respectively indicate power leads (VDD)
  • reference numeral 330 a 1 indicates an outwardly-extending portion of the VDD 330 a
  • reference numerals 330 a 2 and 330 a 3 respectively indicate portions of the VDD 330 a , which extend along the periphery of the array of the Chip 252
  • reference numeral 330 b 1 indicates an outwardly-extending portion of the VDD 330 b
  • reference numerals 330 b 2 and 330 b 3 respectively indicate portions of the VDD 330 b , which extend along the periphery of the array of the Chip 252 .
  • Reference numerals 340 a and 340 b respectively indicate ground leads (GND), reference numeral 340 a 1 indicates an outwardly-extending portion of the GND 340 a , reference numerals 340 a 2 and 340 a 3 respectively indicate portions of the GND 340 a , which extend along the periphery of the array of the Chip 252 , reference numeral 340 b 1 indicates an outwardly-extending portion of the GND 340 b , and reference numerals 340 b 2 and 340 b 3 respectively indicate portions of the GND 340 b , which extend along the periphery of the array of the Chip 252 .
  • GND ground leads
  • Reference numerals 350 a - 350 d , 350 j - 350 l , 350 r , 350 u - 350 w , 351 a and 351 b indicate bonding wires respectively.
  • Reference numerals 360 a and 360 b respectively indicate bonding PAD fixing leads (LEADs) for fixing the bonding PAD 15 .
  • the PADs 310 a , 310 c , 310 u and 310 w of the Chip 252 are respectively connected to the VDD 330 b by means of the bonding wires 350 a , 350 c , 350 u and 350 w .
  • the PADs 310 b , 310 d and 310 v are respectively connected to the GND 340 b by means of the bonding wires 350 b , 350 d and 350 v .
  • the PAD 310 j is connected to the GND 340 a by the bonding wire 350 j .
  • the PADs 310 k , 310 l and 310 r are respectively connected to the LEADs 320 k , 320 l and 320 r by means of the bonding wires 350 k , 350 l and 350 r .
  • the VDD 330 a and VDD 330 b are connected to each other by the bonding wire 351 a .
  • the GND 340 a and GND 340 b are connected to each other by the bonding wire 351 b.
  • both the VDD 330 a and VDD 330 b respectively have the portions extending along the periphery of the Chip 252 and the portions extending along the bonding PAD fixing LEAD 360 b in the semiconductor integrated circuit device shown in FIG. 12, either one of the VDD 330 a and VDD 330 b may have only the portions extending along the periphery of the Chip 252 .
  • both the GND 340 a and GND 340 b respectively have the portions extending along the periphery of the Chip 252 and the portions extending along the bonding PAD fixing LEAD 360 a
  • either one of the GND 340 a and GND 340 b may have only the portions extending along the periphery of the Chip 252 .
  • the PADs 310 k , 310 l and 310 r are respectively connected to the signal LEADs 320 k , 320 l and 320 r , the transfer of signals is performed between theses PADs and LEADs respectively. Since the PADs 310 a , 310 c , 310 u and 310 w are connected to the VDD 330 b , a source voltage is supplied to these PADs. Since the PADs 310 b , 310 d and 310 v are connected to the GND 340 b , and the PAD 310 j is connected to the GND 340 a , these PADs are respectively supplied with a ground potential.
  • the semiconductor integrated circuit device 8 has a semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip 252 ) provided with a plurality of PADs (PADs 310 a - 310 d , 310 j - 310 l , 310 r and 310 u - 310 w ), one or a plurality of LEADs (LEADs 320 k , 320 l and 320 r , VDDs 330 a and 330 b , and GNDs 340 a and 340 b ) disposed around the array of the semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip 252 ), and a plurality of bonding wires (bonding wires 350 a - 350 d , 350 j - 350 l , 350 r and 350 u - 350 w ).
  • PADs 310 a - 310 d , 310 j - 310 l , 310 r and 310 u - 310 w PADs 310 a
  • At least one LEAD (VDD 330 b , GND 340 b ) of the plurality of LEADs are connected to two or more PADs (PADs 310 a , 310 c , 310 u and 310 w ) of the plurality of PADs by their corresponding bonding wires (bonding wires 310 a , 310 c , 310 u and 310 w ) of the plurality of bonding wires.
  • the LEAD (VDD 330 b , GND 340 b ) connected to the two or more PADs includes portions ( 330 b 2 , 330 b 3 , 340 b 2 and 340 b 3 ) which extend along the periphery of the array of the semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip 252 ).
  • an advantageous effect is obtained in that since at least one LEAD (VDD 330 b , GND 340 b ) of the plurality of LEADs is connected to the two or more PADs (PADs 310 a , 310 c , 310 u and 310 w ) of the plurality of PADs by their corresponding bonding wires (bonding wires 310 a , 310 c , 310 u and 310 w ) of the plurality of bonding wires, the plurality of PADs lying within the semiconductor integrated circuit chip can be supplied with power.
  • the LEAD (VDD 330 b , GND 340 b ) connected to the two or more PADs includes the portions ( 330 b 2 , 330 b 3 , 340 b 2 and 340 b 3 ) which extend along the periphery of the array of the semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip 252 ), the power supply and ground can easily be connected to the plurality of PADs even from any orientations of the periphery of the semiconductor integrated circuit chip.
  • FIG. 13 is a plan view showing a semiconductor integrated circuit device according to a ninth embodiment of the present invention.
  • reference numeral 9 indicates a semiconductor integrated circuit device
  • reference numeral 16 indicates a bonding pad (bonding PAD), respectively.
  • Reference numeral 253 indicates a semiconductor integrated circuit chip A (Chip A) disposed on the bonding PAD 16
  • reference numeral 254 indicates a semiconductor integrated circuit chip B (Chip B) disposed on the bonding PAD 16 , respectively.
  • Reference numerals 311 a - 311 h , 311 j , 311 m , 311 n , and 311 p indicate pads (PADs) of the Chip A 253 .
  • Reference numerals indicate 312 h , and 312 i indicate pads (PADs) of the Chip B 254 .
  • Reference numerals 321 a - 321 i indicate leads (LEADs) disposed around arrays of the Chip A 253 and Chip B 254 disposed on the bonding PAD 16 .
  • Reference numerals 331 a , 331 b and 331 c respectively indicate power LEADs.
  • Reference numerals 352 a - 352 h , 352 j , 352 m , 352 n , 352 p , 353 h , 353 i , 354 a and 354 b indicate bonding wires respectively.
  • Reference numerals 361 a and 361 b respectively indicate bonding PAD fixing leads (LEADs) for fixing the bonding PAD 16 .
  • the PADs 311 a , 311 b , 311 d , 311 e , 311 g , 311 j and 311 m of the Chip A 253 are respectively connected to the LEADs 321 a , 321 b , 321 d , 321 e , 321 g , 321 f and 321 c by the bonding wires 352 a , 352 b , 352 d , 352 e , 352 g , 352 j and 352 m .
  • the PADs 312 h and 312 i of the Chip B 254 are respectively connected to the LEADs 321 h and 321 i by the bonding wires 353 h and 353 i .
  • the PADs 311 c , 311 f and 311 n of the Chip A 253 are respectively connected to the power LEAD 331 c by the bonding wires 352 c , 352 f and 352 n .
  • the PADs 311 h and 311 p of the Chip A 253 are respectively connected to the power LEADs 331 a and 331 b by the bonding wires 352 h and 352 p.
  • the power LEAD 331 c has only a portion extending along the periphery of the Chip A 253 in the semiconductor integrated circuit device shown in FIG. 13, it may further include two portions which extend along other LEADs toward the outside of the semiconductor integrated circuit device from both ends of the power LEAD 331 c .
  • a further LEAD including a portion extending along the periphery of the Chip A 253 is further provided, and the power LEAD 331 c may be used as a LEAD (VDD) for a source voltage.
  • the further LEAD may be used as a LEAD (GND) for ground.
  • the PADs 311 a , 311 b , 311 d , 311 e , 311 g , 311 j and 311 m of the Chip A 253 , and the PADs 312 h and 312 i of the Chip B 254 are respectively connected to the signal LEADs 321 a , 321 b , 321 d , 321 e , 321 g , 321 f , 321 c , 321 h and 321 i , the transfer of signals is performed between these PADs and LEADs respectively.
  • PADs 311 c , 311 f and 311 n are connected to the power LEAD 331 c
  • the power LEAD 331 c is connected to the power LEADs 331 a and 331 b each connected to an external power supply
  • these PADs are respectively supplied with a source voltage.
  • PADs 311 h and 311 p are respectively connected to the power LEADs 331 a and 331 b each connected to the external power supply, these PADs are respectively supplied with the source voltage.
  • the semiconductor integrated circuit device 9 has semiconductor integrated circuit chips (Chip A 253 and Chip B 254 ) provided with a plurality of PADs (PADs 311 a - 311 h , 311 j , 311 m , 311 n , 311 p , 312 h and 312 i ), one or a plurality of LEADs (LEADs 321 a - 321 i and 331 a - 331 c ) disposed around the arrays of the semiconductor integrated circuit chips (Chip A 253 and Chip B 254 ), and a plurality of bonding wires ( 352 a - 352 h , 352 j , 352 m , 352 n , 352 p , 353 h , 353 i , 354 a and 354 b ).
  • At least one LEAD (LEAD 331 c ) of the plurality of LEADs is connected to two or more PADs (PADs 311 c , 311 f and 311 n ) of the plurality of PADs by their corresponding bonding wires ( 352 c , 352 f and 352 n ) of the plurality of bonding wires.
  • the LEAD (LEAD 331 c ) connected to the two or more PADs includes the portion extending along the periphery of the array of the semiconductor integrated circuit chip and is connected to the LEADs (LEADs 331 a and 331 b ) different from the LEAD connected to the two or more PADs, by the bonding wires ( 354 a and 354 b ).
  • an advantageous effect is obtained in that since at least one LEAD (LEAD 331 c ) of the plurality of LEADs is connected to the two or more PADs (PADs 311 c , 311 f and 311 n ) of the plurality of PADs by their corresponding bonding wires ( 352 c , 352 f and 352 n ) of the plurality of bonding wires, the plurality of PADs lying within the semiconductor integrated circuit chip can be supplied with power.
  • the LEAD (LEAD 331 c ) connected to the two or more PADs includes the portion extending along the periphery of the array of the semiconductor integrated circuit chip and is connected to the LEADs (LEADs 331 a and 331 b ) different from the LEAD connected to the two or more PADs, by the bonding wires ( 354 a and 354 b ), the plurality of PADs are respectively supplied with power from the LEADs directly non-connected to the external power supply, and the LEADs which have heretofore been used as the power LEADs, can be used as signal LEADs.
  • FIG. 14 is a plan view showing a semiconductor integrated circuit device according to a tenth embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 15 is a diagrammatic illustration of the semiconductor integrated circuit device according to the tenth embodiment.
  • reference numeral 501 indicates a semiconductor integrated circuit device
  • reference numeral 255 indicates a semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip), respectively.
  • Reference numeral 332 indicates a power lead (LEAD) disposed around an array of the Chip 255 .
  • Reference numeral 332 a indicates an outwardly-extending portion of the power LEAD 332
  • reference numerals 332 b and 332 c respectively indicate portions of the power LEAD 332 , which extend along the periphery of the array of the Chip 255 .
  • Reference numerals 370 j , 370 k , 370 p and 370 u - 370 x indicate pads (PADs) of the Chip 255 respectively.
  • Reference numerals 355 u - 355 x indicate bonding wires respectively.
  • Reference numerals 302 j , 302 k , 302 p and 302 u - 302 x indicate chip-in wires of the Chip 255 respectively.
  • Reference numeral 292 indicates an ammeter with a dc power supply (not shown) provided thereinside.
  • Reference numeral 400 indicates a selector, and reference numeral 410 indicates a register. In FIG.
  • reference numeral 420 a indicates a resistor indicative of a resistance value between the PAD 370 u and the PAD 370 v
  • reference numeral 420 b indicates a resistor indicative of a resistance value between the PAD 370 v and the PAD 370 w
  • reference numeral 420 c indicates a resistor indicative of a resistance value between the PAD 370 w and the PAD 370 u , respectively.
  • the PADs 370 u , 370 v , 370 w and 370 x are respectively connected to the power LEAD 332 by the bonding wires 355 u , 355 v , 355 w and 355 x .
  • the PADs 370 u , 370 v , 370 w and 370 x are respectively connected to the selector 400 by the chip-in wires 302 u , 302 v , 302 w and 302 x .
  • the PADs 370 j and 370 k are connected to the ammeter 292 .
  • the PADs 370 j and 370 k are connected to the selector 400 by the chip-in wires 302 j and 302 k .
  • the PAD 370 p is connected to the register 410 by the chip-in wire 302 p.
  • another LEAD is provided in addition to the power LEAD 332 .
  • the power LEAD 332 may be used as a LEAD (VDD) for a source voltage, and another LEAD may be used as a LEAD (GND) for ground.
  • PADs 370 u - 370 x of the Chip 255 are connected to the power LEAD 322 , these PADs are respectively supplied with the source voltage. Since the PAD 370 p is connected to the register 410 , select data inputted from the PAD 370 p is inputted to the register 410 where it is stored.
  • a connection test according to the tenth embodiment is carried out in the following manner.
  • the selector 400 selects, for example, the PAD 370 u and PAD 370 v , based on the select data stored in the register 410 , and thereby connects the chip-in wire 302 u connected with the PAD 370 u to the chip-in wire 302 k and connects the chip-in wire 302 v connected with the PAD 370 v to the chip-in wire 302 j .
  • the ammeter 292 is connected to the PAD 370 u and PAD 370 v to thereby measure a current value corresponding to a resistance value (corresponding to the value represented by the resistor 420 a ) between the PAD 370 u and PAD 370 v .
  • a current value at the time that the PAD 370 u and PAD 370 v are respectively connected to the power LEAD 332 by the bonding wire 355 u and the bonding wire 355 v is regarded as a normal value.
  • the electrical connection between the PAD 370 u and PAD 370 v is judged to have been cut off.
  • the connection test is performed in this way. A connection test is performed similarly even when a combination of other PADs is selected by the selector 400 .
  • the semiconductor integrated circuit device 501 includes a semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip 255 ) provided with a plurality of PADs (PADs 370 j , 370 k , 370 p and 370 u - 370 x ), one or plural LEADs (power LEAD 332 ) disposed around an array of the semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip 255 ), and a plurality of bonding wires (bonding wires 355 u - 355 x ).
  • PADs 370 j PADs 370 j , 370 k , 370 p and 370 u - 370 x
  • power LEAD 332 power LEAD 332
  • At least one LEAD (power LEAD 332 ) of the plurality of LEADs is connected to two or more PADs (PADs 370 u , 370 v , 370 w and 370 x ) of the plurality of PADs by the corresponding bonding wires (bonding wires 355 u - 355 x ) of the plurality of bonding wires.
  • the LEAD (power LEAD 332 ) connected to two or more PADs includes portions ( 332 b and 332 c ) which extend along the array of the semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip 255 ).
  • the semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip 255 ) includes PADs (PADs 370 j and 370 k ) for measuring currents flowing between two or more PADs (PADs 370 u - 370 x ) connected to one LEAD and thereby effecting a connection test on the bonding wires ( 355 u - 355 x ) for connecting between the respective PADs.
  • PADs 370 j and 370 k PADs for measuring currents flowing between two or more PADs (PADs 370 u - 370 x ) connected to one LEAD and thereby effecting a connection test on the bonding wires ( 355 u - 355 x ) for connecting between the respective PADs.
  • the semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip 255 ) further includes a selector ( 400 ) for selecting two PADs to be measured.
  • an advantageous effect is obtained in that since at least one LEAD (power LEAD 332 ) of the plurality of LEADs is connected to the two or more PADs (PADs 370 u , 370 v , 370 w and 370 x ) of the plurality of PADs by its corresponding bonding wires (bonding wires 355 u - 355 x ) of the plurality of bonding wires, the plurality of PADs lying within the semiconductor integrated circuit chip can be supplied with power.
  • the LEAD (power LEAD 332 ) connected to the two or more PADs includes the portions ( 332 b and 332 c ) extending along the periphery of the array of the semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip 255 ), the power supply and ground can easily be connected to the plurality of PADs even from any orientations of the periphery of the semiconductor integrated circuit chip.
  • the semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip 255 ) includes the PADs (PADs 370 j and 370 k ) for measuring currents flowing between the two or more respective PADs (PADs 370 u - 370 x ) connected to one LEAD and thereby effecting the connection test on the bonding wires ( 355 u - 355 x ) for connecting between the respective PADs, a connection test on whether the respective PADs are connected to the LEAD by their corresponding bonding wires, can be done.
  • PADs 370 j and 370 k for measuring currents flowing between the two or more respective PADs (PADs 370 u - 370 x ) connected to one LEAD and thereby effecting the connection test on the bonding wires ( 355 u - 355 x ) for connecting between the respective PADs
  • the semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip 255 ) further includes the selector ( 400 ) for selecting the two PADs to be measured, the PADs for carrying out the connection test are selected to allow a current measurement.
  • FIG. 16 is a plan view showing a semiconductor integrated circuit device according to the eleventh embodiment of the present invention.
  • reference numeral 502 indicates a semiconductor integrated circuit device
  • reference numeral 256 indicates a semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip), respectively.
  • Reference numerals 430 a - 430 c indicate pads (PADs) of the Chip 256
  • reference numerals 480 a , 480 b and 481 a - 481 e indicate chip-in wires, respectively.
  • Reference numerals 440 a - 440 d indicate diodes which constitute temperature sensors.
  • Reference numeral 401 indicates a selector
  • reference numeral 450 indicates a voltmeter, respectively.
  • Reference numeral 460 indicates ground (GND).
  • the diodes 440 a - 440 d are connected in series.
  • the anode of the diode 440 a , the anode of the diode 440 b , the anode of the diode 440 c , the anode of the diode 440 d , and the cathode of the diode 440 d are respectively connected to the selector 401 by the chip-in wires 481 a , 481 b , 481 c , 481 d and 481 e .
  • the anode of the diode 440 a is connected even to the PAD 430 c
  • the cathode of the diode 440 d is connected to the ground (GND) 460
  • An external power (not shown) for causing a current to flow through the diodes 440 a - 440 d connected in series is connected to the PAD 430 c .
  • the series-connected diodes 440 a - 440 d are linearly disposed along one direction on the plane of the Chip 256 .
  • the selector 401 is connected to the PAD 430 a and PAD 430 b by the chip-in wire 480 a and the chip-in wire 480 b , and the voltmeter 450 is connected between the PAD 430 a and the PAD 430 b .
  • a register (not shown) is connected to the selector 401 and PADs (not shown) are connected to the register.
  • the selector 401 connects a pair of the chip-in wires of the chip-in wires 481 a - 481 e to the chip-in wire 480 a and the chip-in wire 480 b connected to the PAD 430 a and PAD 430 b .
  • the voltmeter 450 measures a voltage between the anode and cathode of the diode connected with the pair of chip-in wires connected to the PAD 430 a and PAD 430 b via the selector 401 .
  • the temperature of the Chip 256 placed in the position where the diode selected by the selector 401 is disposed can be recognized based on the voltage measured by the voltmeter 450 .
  • the selector 401 selects the continuously-connected two or more diodes of the diodes 440 a - 440 d , based on the select data stored in the register (not shown). A whole voltage of the continuously-connected two or more diodes may be measured by the voltmeter 450 .
  • the semiconductor integrated circuit device 502 has a semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip 256 ) provided with a plurality of PADs (PADs 430 a - 430 c ), and a plurality of temperature sensors ( 440 a - 440 d ) for measuring a temperature distribution within the semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip 256 ).
  • a semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip 256 ) provided with a plurality of PADs (PADs 430 a - 430 c ), and a plurality of temperature sensors ( 440 a - 440 d ) for measuring a temperature distribution within the semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip 256 ).
  • the plurality of temperature sensors ( 440 a - 440 d ) are disposed within a semiconductor integrated circuit chip as an array comprising a plurality of temperature sensors connected in series.
  • the semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip 256 ) further includes a selector ( 401 ) for selecting the temperature sensors ( 440 a - 440 d ).
  • the semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip 256 ) further includes the selector ( 401 ) for selecting the temperature sensors ( 440 a - 440 d ), temperatures at positions where the respective temperature sensors are disposed, can be measured.
  • FIG. 17 is a plan view showing a semiconductor integrated circuit device according to a twelfth embodiment of the present invention.
  • reference numeral 503 indicates a semiconductor integrated circuit device
  • reference numeral 257 indicates a semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip), respectively.
  • Reference numerals 431 a - 431 c indicate pads (PADs) of the Chip 257 .
  • Reference numerals 482 a , 482 b , 483 a - 481 e , 484 a - 484 c , 485 a - 485 c and 486 indicate chip-in wires respectively.
  • Reference numerals 441 a - 441 d , 442 a - 442 d and 443 a - 443 d indicate diodes which constitute temperature sensors.
  • Reference numeral 402 indicates a selector, and reference numeral 451 indicates a voltmeter, respectively.
  • Reference numerals 461 a - 461 c indicate grounds (GNDs).
  • Reference numeral 470 indicates a switch.
  • the diodes 441 a - 441 d are connected in series.
  • the anode of the diode 441 a , the anode of the diode 441 b , the anode of the diode 441 c , the anode of the diode 441 d and the cathode of the diode 441 d are respectively connected to the selector 402 by the chip-in wires 483 a , 483 b , 483 c , 483 d and 483 e .
  • the diodes 442 a - 442 d and the diodes 443 a - 443 d are connected in series and connected to the selector 402 in a manner similar to the diodes 441 a - 441 d .
  • the anode of the diode 441 a is connected even to the switch 470 by the chip-in wire 484 a
  • the cathode of the diode 441 d is connected even to the ground (GND) 461 a by the chip-in wire 485 a .
  • the anode of the diode 442 a is connected even to the switch 470 by the chip-in wire 484 b
  • the cathode of the diode 442 d is connected even to the ground (GND) 461 b by the chip-in wire 485 b
  • the anode of the diode 443 a is connected even to the switch 470 by the chip-in wire 484 c
  • the cathode of the diode 443 d is connected even to the ground (GND) 461 c by the chip-in wire 485 c .
  • the series-connected diodes 441 a - 441 d , the series-connected diodes 442 a - 442 d and the series-connected diodes 443 a - 443 d respectively constitute arrays comprising a plurality of temperature sensors linearly disposed along one direction on the plane of the Chip 257 .
  • the arrays comprising these plural temperature sensors are parallel-connected to one another and disposed along a direction orthogonal to the one direction on the plane of the Chip 257 .
  • the selector 402 is connected to the PAD 431 a and PAD 431 b by the chip-in wire 482 a and the chip-in wire 482 b , and the voltmeter 451 is connected between the PAD 431 a and the PAD 431 b .
  • a register (not shown) is connected to the selector 402 , and PADs (not shown) are connected to the register.
  • the switch 470 is connected to the PAD 431 c by the chip-in wire 486 .
  • An external power supply (not shown) for allowing currents to flow through the diodes 441 a through 441 d , 442 a through 442 d and 443 a through 443 d connected in series is connected to the PAD 431 c.
  • the switch 470 connects any one of the chip-in wires 484 a through 484 c to the PAD 431 c .
  • the selector 402 connects a pair of chip-in wires of the chip-in wires 483 a through 483 e to the chip-in wire 482 a and chip-in wire 482 b connected to the PAD 431 a and PAD 431 b .
  • the voltmeter 451 measures a voltage between the anode and cathode of the diode connected with the pair of chip-in wires connected to the PAD 431 a and PAD 431 b via the selector 402 .
  • the temperature of the Chip 257 placed in the position where the diode selected by the selector 402 is disposed can be recognized based on the voltage measured by the voltmeter 451 .
  • the selector 402 selects the continuously-connected two or more diodes of the array of the series-connected diodes selected by the switch 470 , based on the select data stored in the register (not shown). Then, a whole voltage across the continuously-connected two or more diodes may also be measured by the voltmeter 451 .
  • the semiconductor integrated circuit device 503 has a semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip 257 ) provided with a plurality of PADs (PADs 431 a - 431 c ), and a plurality of temperature sensors ( 441 a - 441 d , 442 a - 442 d and 443 a - 443 d ) for measuring a temperature distribution within the semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip 257 ).
  • a semiconductor integrated circuit chip Chip 257
  • PADs 431 a - 431 c PADs 431 a - 431 c
  • a plurality of temperature sensors 441 a - 441 d , 442 a - 442 d and 443 a - 443 d
  • the plurality of temperature sensors ( 441 a - 441 d , 442 a - 442 d and 443 a - 443 d ) are disposed within a semiconductor integrated circuit chip as plural arrays ( 441 a - 441 d , 442 a - 442 d and 443 a - 443 d ) in which arrays comprising a plurality of temperature sensors connected in series are parallel-connected to one another.
  • the semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip 257 ) further includes a switch ( 470 ) for selecting arrays comprising temperature sensors and a selector ( 402 ) for selecting the temperature sensors of the respective arrays.
  • the semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip 257 ) further includes a switch ( 470 ) for selecting the arrays comprised of the temperature sensors, and the selector ( 402 ) for selecting the temperature sensors of the respective arrays, temperatures at positions where the respective temperature sensors are disposed, can be measured.

Abstract

A semiconductor integrated circuit device has two semiconductor integrated circuit chips (20 and 30) respectively provided with a plurality of PADs (40 a-40 e , 41 a-41 e and 42 a-42 d), a plurality of LEADs (50 a-50 d) disposed around arrays of the semiconductor integrated circuit chips, and a plurality of bonding wires (60 a-60 e and 61 a-61 d). The plurality of bonding wires are connected so as not to straddle one semiconductor integrated circuit chip (30) and allow wiring between the PADs (40 a-40 e) of the other semiconductor integrated circuit chip (20) and the LEADs (50 a-50 d).

Description

    BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  • 1. Field of the Invention [0001]
  • The present invention relates to a semiconductor integrated circuit device of an SIP (System In a Package) using semiconductor integrated circuit chips with I/F (Interface) functions added thereto. [0002]
  • 2. Description of the Prior Art [0003]
  • FIG. 18 is a plan view showing a semiconductor integrated circuit device (related art example 1) of a conventional SIP (System In a Package). In the drawing, [0004] reference numeral 10 indicates a bonding pad (bonding PAD), reference numeral 20 indicates a semiconductor integrated circuit chip A (Chip A) disposed on the bonding PAD 10, and reference numeral 35 indicates a semiconductor integrated circuit chip B (Chip B) excluding I/F functions, which is disposed on the bonding PAD 10, respectively. Reference numerals 40 a-40 e and 43 a-43 e respectively indicate pads (PADs) of the Chip A20, and reference numerals 41 a-41 e and 42 a-42 d respectively indicate pads (PADs) of the Chip B35. Reference numerals 50 a-50 f and 51 a-51 i respectively indicate connecting leads (LEADs) disposed around the bonding PAD 10. Reference numerals 60 b, 60 d and 60 e respectively indicate bonding wires for connecting the Chip A20 and the Chip b35 or LEADs 50 a-50 f. Reference numerals 62 a, 62 b, 62 d and 62 f respectively indicate bonding wires for connecting the Chip A20 and the LEADs 51 a-51 i. Reference numerals 61 a-61 d respectively indicate bonding wires for connecting the Chip B35 and the LEADs 50 a-50 f.
  • The operation of the semiconductor integrated circuit device will next be described. [0005]
  • The [0006] bonding wires 62 b and 62 d respectively connect the PADs 43 a and 43 b of the Chip A20 to the LEADs 51 b and 51 d. The bonding wires 61 a, 61 b, 61 c and 61 d respectively connect the PADs 42 a, 42 b, 42 c and 42 d of the Chip B35 to the LEADs 50 a, 50 c, 50 d and 50 e. The bonding wire 60 d connects the PAD 40 d of the Chip A20 to the PAD 41 d of the Chip B35. Since these bonding wires 62 b, 62 d, 61 a, 61 b, 61 c, 61 d and 60 d are those for connecting between the adjacent PADs and LEADs or between the adjacent PADs, they are not wired so as to straddle the Chip A20 or the Chip B35.
  • On the other hand, the [0007] bonding wires 60 b and 60 e respectively connect the PADs 40 b and 40 e of the Chip A20 to the LEADs 50 b and 50 f, and the bonding wires 62 a and 62 f respectively connect the PADs 40 a and 40 c of the Chip A20 to the LEADs 51 a and 51 f. Since these bonding wires 60 b, 60 e, 62 a and 62 f are those for connecting between non-adjacent PADs and LEADs, they are wired so as to extend across the Chip A20 or Chip B35.
  • FIG. 19 is a plan view showing a semiconductor integrated circuit device (related art example 2) of a conventional SIP (System In a Package). In the drawing, [0008] reference numeral 16 indicates a bonding PAD, reference numeral 253 indicates a Chip A disposed on the bonding PAD16, and reference numeral 254 indicates a Chip B disposed on the bonding PAD 16, respectively. Reference numerals 311 a-311 h and 311 p indicate PADs of the Chip A253, and reference numerals 312 i and 312 j indicate PADs of the Chip B254, respectively. Reference numerals 321 a, 321 c, 321 e, 321 g, 321 i and 321 j respectively indicate signal LEADs disposed around the bonding PAD 16, and reference numerals 322 b, 322 d, 322 f, 322 h and 322 p respectively indicate power LEADs. Reference numerals 361 a and 361 b indicate bonding PAD fixing LEADs respectively. Reference numerals 352 a-352 h, 353 i and 353 j indicate bonding wires respectively.
  • The operation of the semiconductor integrated circuit device will next be explained. [0009]
  • The signal LEADs[0010] 321 a, 321 c, 321 e, 321 g, 321 i and 321 j are respectively connected to the PADs 311 a, 311 c, 311 e and 311 g of the Chip A253 and the PADs312 i and 312 j of the Chip B254 by the bonding wires 352 a, 352 c, 352 e, 352 g, 353 i and 353 j. The power LEADs 322 b, 322 d, 322 f, 322 h and 322 p are respectively connected to the PADs 311 b, 311 d, 311 f, 311 h and 311 p of the Chip A253 by the bonding wires 352 b, 352 d, 352 f, 352 h and 352 p. The bonding PAD 16 is fixed by the bonding PAD fixing LEADs301 a and 361 b.
  • Since the [0011] PADs 311 b, 311 d, 311 f, 311 h and 311 p are connected to their corresponding power LEADs 322 b, 322 d, 322 f, 322 h and 322 p and supplied with power, the power LEADs identical in number to the PADs supplied with the power are provided.
  • There arises a drawback in that since the conventional semiconductor integrated circuit device is constructed as described above, a further reduction in chip size where a plurality of chips are mounted, will cause a difficulty in connecting bonding wires between PADs of a chip and LEADs at positions where the PADs of the chip and the LEADs do not adjoin, when the number of the bonding wires is identical or increases, thereby interfering with the reduction in chip size. [0012]
  • There also arises a drawback in that a further reduction in chip size where a plurality of chips are mounted, will cause a difficulty in supplying stable power at positions where PADs of a chip and LEADs do not adjoin, when the number of bonding wires is identical or increases, thereby interfering with the reduction in chip size. [0013]
  • Further, there arises a drawback in that since a plurality of chips are disposed adjacent to one another, the influence of temperatures on the respective chips by heat generation of the chips cannot be avoided, and when a chip size is further reduced, the condition of a chip-in temperature distribution must be confirmed from the need for taking into consideration the above influence of temperatures on the respective chips. [0014]
    • SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
  • This invention has been made to solve the foregoing drawbacks. It is therefor an object of the present invention to obtain a semiconductor integrated circuit device capable of easily and reliably connecting bonding wires between PADs and LEADs. [0015]
  • It is another object of the present invention to obtain a semiconductor integrated circuit device that ensures the supply of stable power. [0016]
  • It is still another of the present invention to obtain a semiconductor integrated circuit device capable of confirming the condition of a chip-in temperature distribution. [0017]
  • According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a semiconductor integrated circuit device including at least two semiconductor integrated circuit chips respectively provided with a plurality of PADs, a plurality of LEADs disposed around arrays of the semiconductor integrated circuit chips, and a plurality of bonding wires, wherein the plurality of bonding wires are connected so as not to straddle one semiconductor integrated circuit chip and allow wiring between the PADs of the other integrated circuit chip and the LEADs. [0018]
  • Thus, wiring for long bonding wires extending across the one semiconductor integrated circuit chip can be eliminated, and electrical connections of the bonding wires between the PADs and LEADs are made easily and reliably. [0019]
  • According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a semiconductor integrated circuit device including a semiconductor integrated circuit chip provided with a plurality of PADs, a plurality of LEADs disposed around the semiconductor integrated circuit chip, and two bonding wires for connecting one LEAD of the plurality of LEADs to the two PADs of the plurality of PADs. [0020]
  • Thus, since wiring is made between one LEAD and two PADs, the number of LEADs to be used can be reduced. [0021]
  • According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a semiconductor integrated circuit device including a semiconductor integrated circuit chip provided with a plurality of PADs, a plurality of LEADs disposed around the semiconductor integrated circuit chip, and a bonding wire for connecting between power supplies lying within the semiconductor integrated circuit chip. [0022]
  • Thus, power enhancement can be made between the power supplies, and the area of a power supply wiring region can be reduced to diminish the area of the semiconductor integrated circuit chip. [0023]
  • According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a semiconductor integrated circuit device including a semiconductor integrated circuit chip provided with a plurality of PADs, one or a plurality of LEADs disposed around an array of the semiconductor integrated circuit chip, and a plurality of bonding wires. At least one LEAD of the plurality of LEADs is connected to two or more PADs of the plurality of PADs by the corresponding bonding wires of the plurality of bonding wires. [0024]
  • Thus, the plurality of PADs lying within a semiconductor integrated circuit chip can be supplied with power. [0025]
  • According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a semiconductor integrated circuit device including a semiconductor integrated circuit chip provided with a plurality of PADs, and a plurality of temperature sensors for measuring a temperature distribution within the semiconductor integrated circuit chip. [0026]
  • Thus, a temperature distribution lying within the semiconductor integrated circuit chip is recognized and estimated, thereby reducing the size of the semiconductor integrated circuit chip.[0027]
    • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
  • FIG. 1 is a plan view showing a semiconductor integrated circuit device according to a first embodiment of the present invention; [0028]
  • FIG. 2 is a plan view illustrating a semiconductor integrated circuit device according to a second embodiment of the present invention; [0029]
  • FIG. 3 is a plan view depicting a semiconductor integrated circuit device according to a third embodiment of the present invention; [0030]
  • FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line IV-IV of FIG. 3; [0031]
  • FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line V-V of FIG. 3; [0032]
  • FIG. 6 is a plan view showing a semiconductor integrated circuit device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention; [0033]
  • FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VII-VII of FIG. 6; [0034]
  • FIG. 8 is a plan view illustrating a semiconductor integrated circuit device according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention; [0035]
  • FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along IX-IX of FIG. 8; [0036]
  • FIG. 10 is a plan view showing a semiconductor integrated circuit device according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention; [0037]
  • FIG. 11 is a plan view depicting a semiconductor integrated circuit device according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention; [0038]
  • FIG. 12 is a plan view illustrating a semiconductor integrated circuit device according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention; [0039]
  • FIG. 13 is a plan view showing a semiconductor integrated circuit device according to a ninth embodiment of the present invention; [0040]
  • FIG. 14 is a plan view illustrating a semiconductor integrated circuit device according to a tenth embodiment of the present invention; [0041]
  • FIG. 15 is a diagrammatic illustration of the semiconductor integrated circuit device according to the tenth embodiment of the present invention; [0042]
  • FIG. 16 is a plan view showing a semiconductor integrated circuit device according to an eleventh embodiment of the present invention; [0043]
  • FIG. 17 is a plan view illustrating a semiconductor integrated circuit device according to a twelfth embodiment of the present invention; [0044]
  • FIG. 18 is a plan view showing a semiconductor integrated circuit device (related art example 1) of a conventional SIP; and [0045]
  • FIG. 19 is a plan view illustrating a semiconductor integrated circuit device (related art example 2) of a conventional SIP.[0046]
    • DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
  • An embodiment of the present invention will be described below. [0047]
  • First Embodiment [0048]
  • FIG. 1 is a plan view showing a semiconductor integrated circuit device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, [0049] reference numeral 1 indicates a semiconductor integrated circuit device. Reference numeral 10 indicates a bonding pad (bonding PAD), reference numeral 20 indicates a semiconductor integrated circuit chip A (Chip A) disposed on the bonding PAD 10, and reference numeral 30 indicates a semiconductor integrated circuit chip B (Chip B) including interface functions (I/F functions), which is disposed on the bonding PAD 10, respectively. Reference numerals 40 a-40 e indicate pads (PADs) of the Chip A20, and reference numerals 41 a-41 e and 42 a-42 d indicate pads (PADs) of the Chip B30, respectively. Reference numerals 50 a-50 d indicate leads (LEADs) disposed around arrays of the Chip A20 and Chip B30 disposed on the bonding PAD 10. Reference numerals 60 a-60 e and 61 a-61 d respectively indicate bonding wires. Reference numeral 70 a indicates a wiring element which carries out the I/F function of the Chip B30, reference numeral 70 b indicates a driver element which performs the I/F function of the Chip B30, reference numeral 70 c indicates a receiver element which performs the I/F function of the Chip B30, and reference numeral 70 d indicates a bidirectional buffer element which carries out the I/F function of the Chip B30, respectively.
  • Electrical connections will next be described. [0050]
  • The [0051] PADs 40 a, 40 b, 40 c, 40 d and 40 e of the Chip A20 are respectively connected to the PADs 41 a, 41 b, 41 c, 41 d and 41 e of the Chip B30 by the bonding wires 60 a, 60 b, 60 c, 60 d and 60 e. The PADs 42 a, 42 b, 42 c and 42 d of the Chip B30 are respectively connected to the LEAds50 a, 50 b, 50 c and 50 d by the bonding wires 61 a, 61 b, 61 c and 61 d.
  • The [0052] wiring element 70 a, which carries out the I/F function, is connected between the PAD 41 a and PAD 42 a of the Chip B30. The driver element 70 b, which performs the I/F function, is connected between the PAD 41 b and PAD 42 c of the Chip B30. The receiver element 70 c, which performs the I/F function, is connected between the PAD 41 c and PAD 42 b of the Chip B30. The bidirectional buffer element 70 d, which carries out the I/F function, is connected between the PAD 41 d and PAD 41 e of the Chip B30 and the PAD 42 d thereof.
  • In the semiconductor integrated [0053] circuit device 1 according to the first embodiment, the Chip B30 including the I/F functions, is disposed between the Chip A20 and the LEADs 50 a through 50 d to wire between the Chip A20 and the LEADs 50 a-50 d. When the PAD 40 a of the Chip A20 and the LEAD 50 a are connected to each other, they are connected via the wiring element 70 a of the Chip B30. When the PAD 40 b of the Chip A20 and the LEAD 50 c are connected to each other, they are connected via the driver element 70 b of the Chip B30. When the PAD 40 c of the Chip A20 and the LEAD 50 b are connected to each other, they are connected via the receiver element 70 c of the Chip B30. When the PAD 40 d and PAD 40 e of the Chip A20 and the LEAD50 d are connected to one another, they are connected via the bidirectional buffer element 70 d of the Chip B30.
  • While the [0054] driver element 70 b and receiver element 70 c of the Chip B30 are provided so as to intersect within the Chip B30 in FIG. 1, other wiring element 70 a and the bidirectional buffer element 70 d may be provided so as to intersect other elements respectively. While the wiring element 70 a, the driver element 70 b, the receiver element 70 c and the bidirectional buffer element 70 d are provided as the I/F functions one by one in FIG. 1, each of the I/F functions may comprise at least one type of element selected from a set comprising these four types of elements.
  • The operation of the semiconductor integrated circuit device will next be explained. [0055]
  • Since the [0056] PAD 40 a of the Chip A20 is connected to the LEAD50 a through the wiring element 70 a of the Chip B30, the transfer of a signal between the PAD 40 a and the LEAD50 a (when the LEAD50 a is of a signal LEAD) or the supply of power therebetween (when the LEAD50 a is of a power LEAD) is performed.
  • Since the [0057] PAD 40 b of the Chip A20 is connected to the LEAD 50 c via the driver element 70 b of the Chip B30, a signal outputted from the PAD 40 b is outputted to the LEAD 50 c through the driver element 70 b.
  • Since the [0058] PAD 40 c of the Chip A20 is connected to the LEAD50 b via the receiver element 70 c of the Chip B30, a signal inputted to the LEAD50 b is inputted to the PAD 40 c through the receiver element 70 c.
  • Since the [0059] PAD 40 d and PAD 40 e of the Chip A20 are connected to the LEAD50 d through the bidirectional buffer element 70 d of the Chip B30, a signal outputted from the PAD 40 d is outputted to the LEAD50 d through the bidirectional buffer element 70 d, whereas a signal inputted to the LEAD50 d is inputted to the PAD 40 e via the bidirectional buffer element 70 d.
  • As described above, the semiconductor integrated [0060] circuit device 1 according to the first embodiment includes at least two semiconductor integrated circuit chips (Chip A20 and Chip B30) respectively provided with a plurality of PADs (PADs 40 a-40 e, 41 a-41 e and 42 a-42 d), a plurality of LEADs (LEADs 50 a-50 d) disposed around the arrays of the semiconductor integrated circuit chips, and a plurality of bonding wires (bonding wires 60 a-60 e and 61 a-61 d). The plurality of bonding wires are connected so as not to straddle one semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip B30) and allow wiring between the PADs (PADs 40 a-40 e) of the other semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip A20) and the LEADs (LEADs50-50 d).
  • Further, the semiconductor integrated [0061] circuit device 1 according to the first embodiment is configured such that one semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip B30) has the I/F functions between the other semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip A20) and the LEADs (LEADs 50 a-50 d).
  • Furthermore, the semiconductor integrated [0062] circuit device 1 according to the first embodiment is configured in such a manner that each of the I/F functions includes at least one element selected from the set of the wiring element (70 a), driver element (70 b), receiver element (70 c) and bidirectional buffer element (70 d).
  • According to the first embodiment as described above, an advantageous effect is obtained in that since the Chip A[0063] 20 and the LEADs 50 a-50 d are connected to one another through the Chip B30 including the I/F functions, the electrical wiring of long bonding wires that straddle the Chip B30, can be eliminated, and the wires lying between the Chip A20 and the LEADs 50 a-50 d can also be crossed each other. Further, an advantageous effect is obtained in that the Chip A20 and the LEADs 50 a-50 d can be connected to one another via the driver element 70 b, receiver element 70 c and bidirectional buffer element 70 d.
  • Second Embodiment [0064]
  • FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a semiconductor integrated circuit device according to a second embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 2, reference numeral [0065] 2 indicates a semiconductor integrated circuit device. Reference numeral 11 indicates a bonding pad (bonding PAD), reference numeral 21 indicates a semiconductor integrated circuit chip A (Chip A) disposed on the bonding PAD 11, reference numeral 80 indicates a semiconductor integrated circuit chip (I/F Chip) including interface functions (I/F functions), which is disposed on the bonding PAD 11, and reference numeral 31 indicates a semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip B) disposed between portions where the I/F functions of the I/F chip80 are provided, respectively. Reference numerals 90 a-90 d indicate pads (PADs) of the Chip A21, reference numerals 91 a-91 d, 92 a-92 e, 95 a-95 e and 96 a-96 d indicate pads (PADs) of the I/F Chip80, and reference numerals 93 a-93 e and 94 a-94 e indicate pads (PADs) of the Chip B31, respectively. Reference numerals 100 a-100 d respectively indicate leads (LEADs) disposed around arrays of the Chip A21 and I/F Chip 80 disposed on the bonding PAD 11. Reference numerals 110 a-110 d, 111 a-111 e, 112 a-112 e, and 113 a-113 d indicate bonding wires respectively. Reference numerals 120 a and 121 a respectively indicate wiring elements which carry out I/F functions of the I/F Chip80. Reference numerals 120 b and 121 b respectively indicate driver elements which carry out I/F functions of the I/F Chip80. Reference numerals 120 c and 121 c respectively indicate receiver elements which carry out I/F functions of the I/F Chip80. Reference numerals 120 d and 121 d respectively indicate bidirectional buffer elements which carry out I/F functions of the I/F Chip80.
  • Electrical connections will next be explained. [0066]
  • The [0067] PADs 90 a, 90 b, 90 c and 90 d of the Chip A21 are respectively connected to the PADs 91 a, 91 b, 91 c and 91 d of the I/F Chip80 by the bonding wires 110 a, 110 b, 110 c and 110 d. The PADs 92 a, 92 b, 92 c, 92 d and 92 e of the I/F Chip80 are respectively connected to the PADs 93 a, 93 b, 93 c, 93 d and 93 e of the Chip B31 by the bonding wires 111 a, 111 b, 111 c, 111 d and 111 e. The PADs 94 a, 94 b, 94 c, 94 d and 94 e of the Chip B31 are respectively connected to the PADs 95 a, 95 b, 95 c, 95 d and 95 e of the I/F Chip80 by the bonding wires 112 a, 112 b, 112 c, 112 d and 112 e. The PADs 96 a, 96 b, 96 c and 96 d of the I/F Chip80 are respectively connected to the LEADs 100 a, 100 b, 100 c and 100 d by the bonding wires 113 a, 113 b, 113 c and 113 d.
  • The [0068] wiring elements 120 a and 121 a, which carry out the I/F functions, are respectively connected between the PAD 91 a and PAD 92 a of the I/F Chip 80 and between the PAD 95 a and PAD 96 a thereof. The receiver element 120 c and the driver element 121 b, which carry out the I/F functions, are respectively connected between the PAD 91 b and PAD 92 c of the I/F Chip 80 and between the PAD 95 b and PAD 96 c thereof. The driver element 120 b and the receiver element 121 c, which carry out the I/F functions, are respectively connected between the PAD 91 c and PAD 92 b of the I/F Chip 80 and between the PAD 95 c and PAD 96 b thereof. The bidirectional buffer element 120 d and the bidirectional buffer element 121 d, which carry out the I/F functions, are respectively connected between the PAD 91 d of the I/F Chip 80 and the PAD 92 d and PAD 92 e thereof, and between the PAD 95 d and PAD 95 e of the I/F chip 80 and the PAD 96 d thereof.
  • In the semiconductor integrated circuit device [0069] 2 according to the second embodiment, the I/F Chip 80 is disposed between the Chip A21 and the LEADs 100 a-100 d, and the Chip B31 is placed on between portions where the I/F functions of the I/F Chip 80 are provided, in order to wire between the Chip A21 and the Chip B31 and between the Chip B31 and the LEADs 100 a-100 d. When the PAD 90 a of the Chip A21 and the PAD 93 a of the Chip B31 are connected to each other, they are connected via the wiring element 120 a of the I/F Chip 80. When the PAD 94 a of the Chip B31 and the LEAD 100 a are connected to each other, they are connected via the wiring element 121 a of the I/F Chip 80. When the PAD 90 b of the Chip A21 and the PAD 93 c of the Chip B31 are connected to each other, they are connected via the receiver element 120 c of the I/F Chip 80. When the PAD 94 b of the Chip B31 and the LEAD 100 c are connected to each other, they are connected via the driver element 121 b of the I/F Chip 80. When the PAD 90 c the Chip A21 and the PAD 93 b of the Chip B31 are connected to each other, they are connected via the driver element 120 b of the I/F Chip 80. When the PAD 94 c of the Chip B31 and the LEAD 100 b are connected to each other, they are connected via the receiver element 121 c of the I/F Chip 80. When the PAD 90 d of the Chip A21 and the PAD 93 d and PAD 93 e of the Chip B31 are connected to one another, they are connected via the bidirectional buffer element 120 d of the I/F Chip80. When the PAD 94 d and PAD 94 e of the Chip B31 and the LEAD 100 d are connected to one another, they are connected via the bidirectional buffer element 121 d of the I/F Chip 80.
  • While the driver element [0070] 120 b and receiver element 120 c of the I/F Chip 80, and the driver element 121 b and receiver element 121 c thereof are respectively provided so as to intersect one another within the I/F Chip 80 in FIG. 2, other wiring elements 120 a and 121 a and bidirectional buffer elements 120 d and 121 d may be provided so as to intersect other elements respectively. Further, while the wiring elements 120 a and 121 a, the driver elements 120 b and 121 b, the receiver elements 120 c and 121 c and the bidirectional buffer elements 120 d and 121 d are respectively provided as the I/F functions in FIG. 2, each of the I/F functions may comprise at least one type of element selected from a set comprising these four types of elements.
  • The operation of the semiconductor integrated circuit device will next be described. [0071]
  • Since the [0072] PAD 94 a of the Chip B31 is connected to its corresponding LEAD 100 a via the wiring element 121 a of the I/F Chip 80, the transfer of a signal between the PAD 94 a and the LEAD 100 a (when the LEAD 100 a is of a signal LEAD) or the supply of power therebetween (when the LEAD 100 a is of a power LEAD) is performed.
  • Since the [0073] PAD 94 b of the Chip B31 is connected to its corresponding LEAD 100 c via the driver element 121 b of the I/F Chip 80, a signal outputted from the PAD 94 b is outputted to the LEAD100 c through the driver element 121 b.
  • Since the [0074] PAD 94 c of the Chip B31 is connected to its corresponding LEAD 100 b via the receiver element 121 c of the I/F chip80, a signal inputted to the LEAD 100 b is inputted to the PAD 94 c through the receiver element 121 c.
  • Since the [0075] PAD 94 d and PAD 94 e of the Chip B31 are connected to their corresponding LEAD 100 d via the bidirectional buffer element 121 d of the I/F Chip 80, a signal outputted from the PAD 94 d is outputted to the LEAD 100 d through the bidirectional buffer element 121 d, whereas a signal inputted to the LEAD 100 d is inputted to the PAD 94 e through the bidirectional buffer element 121 d.
  • Since the [0076] PAD 93 a of the Chip B31 is connected to its corresponding PAD 90 a of the Chip A21 via the wiring element 120 a of the I/F Chip 80, the transfer of a signal between the PAD 93 a and the PAD 90 a (when the PAD 93 a is of a signal PAD) or the supply of power therebetween (when the PAD 93 a is of a power PAD) is performed.
  • Since the [0077] PAD 93 b of the Chip B31 is connected to its corresponding PAD 90 c of the Chip A21 via the driver element 120 b of the I/F Chip80, a signal outputted from the PAD 93 b is supplied to the PAD 90 c through the driver element 120 b.
  • Since the [0078] PAD 93 c of the Chip B31 is connected to its corresponding PAD 90 b of the Chip A21 via the receiver element 120 c of the I/F Chip 80, a signal outputted from the PAD 90 b is supplied to the PAD 93 c through the receiver element 120 c.
  • Since the [0079] PAD 93 d and PAD 93 e of the Chip B31 are connected to their corresponding PAD 90 d of the Chip A21 via the bidirectional buffer element 120 d of the I/F Chip 80, a signal outputted from the PAD 93 d is supplied to the PAD 90 d through the bidirectional buffer element 120 d, whereas a signal outputted from the PAD 90 d is supplied to the PAD 93 e through the bidirectional buffer element 120 d.
  • As described above, the semiconductor integrated circuit device [0080] 2 according to the second embodiment includes two semiconductor integrated circuit chips (Chip A21 and Chip B31) respectively provided with a plurality of PADs (PADs 90 a-90 d, PADs 93 a-93 e and PADs 94 a-94 e), a plurality of LEADs (LEADs 100 a-100 d) disposed around the arrays of the semiconductor integrated circuit chips, and a plurality of bonding wires (bonding wires 111 a-111 e, 112 a-112 e and 113 a-113 d). The plurality of bonding wires are connected so as not to straddle one semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip B31) and allow wiring between the PADs (PADs 90 a-90 d) of the other semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip A21) and the LEADs (LEADs 100 a-100 d).
  • Further, the semiconductor integrated circuit device [0081] 2 according to the second embodiment has also a third semiconductor integrated circuit chip (I/F Chip 80) provided with a plurality of PADs (PADs 91 a-91 d, 92 a-92 e, 95 a-95 e and 96 a-96 d). The third semiconductor integrated circuit chip (I/F Chip 80) has the I/F functions between the other semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip A21) and the one semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip B31) and the I/F functions between the one semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip B31) and the LEADs (LEADs 100 a-100 d).
  • Furthermore, the semiconductor integrated circuit device [0082] 2 according to the second embodiment is configured in such a manner that each of the I/F functions includes at least one element selected from the set of the wiring elements (120 a and 121 a), driver elements (120 b and 121 b), receiver elements (120 c and 121 c) and bidirectional buffer elements (120 d and 121 d).
  • According to the second embodiment as described above, an advantageous effect is obtained in that since the Chip A[0083] 21 and the Chip B31, and the Chip B31 and the LEADs 100 a-100 d are respectively connected to one another through the I/F Chip 80 including the I/F functions, the electrical wiring of long bonding wires that straddle the Chip B31, can be eliminated when the Chip A21 and the LEADs 100 a-100 d are connected, and the wires lying between the Chip A21 and the LEADs 100 a-100 d can also be crossed each other. An advantageous effect is also obtained in that the Chip A21 and the LEADs 100 a-100 d can be connected to one another via the driver elements 120 b and 121 b, receiver elements 120 c and 121 c and bidirectional buffer elements 120 d and 121 d. Further, when the Chip B31 and the Chip A21 are connected to each other, and the Chip B31 and the LEADs 100 a-100 d are connected, the electrical wiring of long bonding wires that extend across the I/F Chip 80, can be eliminated, and the wires lying between the Chip B31 and the Chip A21 and between the Chip B31 and the LEADs 100 a-100 d can also be crossed one another. Furthermore, an advantageous effect is obtained in that the Chip B31 and the Chip A21, and the Chip B31 and the LEADs 100 a-100 d can respectively be connected to one another via the driver elements 120 b and 121 b, receiver elements 120 c and 121 c and bidirectional buffer elements 120 d and 121 d.
  • Third Embodiment [0084]
  • FIG. 3 is a plan view showing a semiconductor integrated circuit device according to a third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line IV-IV of FIG. 3, and FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line V-V of FIG. 3, respectively. In FIG. 4, [0085] reference numeral 3 indicates a semiconductor integrated circuit device. Reference numeral 12 indicates a bonding pad (bonding PAD), reference numeral 22 indicates a semiconductor integrated circuit chip A (Chip A) disposed on the bonding PAD 12, reference numeral 81 indicates an I/F semiconductor integrated circuit chip (I/F Chip) including interface functions (I/F functions), which is disposed on the bonding PAD 12, reference numeral 32 indicates a semiconductor integrated circuit chip B (Chip B) disposed on the I/F chip 81, and reference numeral 130 indicates a height adjusting semiconductor integrated circuit chip (height adjustment Chip) including interface functions (I/F functions), which is disposed on the I/F chip 81, respectively. Reference numerals 140 a-140 j indicate pads (PADs) of the Chip A22, reference numerals 141 a-141 e and 142 a-142 d indicate pads (PADs) of the height adjustment Chip130, and reference numerals 141 f-141 j and 142 f-142 j indicate pads (PADs) of the Chip B32, respectively. Reference numerals 150 a-150 d and 150 f-150 j respectively indicate leads (LEADs) disposed around arrays of the Chip A22 and I/F Chip81 disposed on the bonding PAD12. Reference numerals 160 a-160 j, 161 a-161 d, and 161 f-161 j indicate bonding wires respectively. Reference numeral 170 a indicates a wiring element which carries out an I/F function of the height adjusting Chip130. Reference numeral 170 b indicates a driver element which carries out an I/F function of the height adjusting Chip130. Reference numeral 170 c indicates a receiver element which carries out an I/F function of the height adjusting Chip130. Reference numeral 170 d indicates a bidirectional buffer element which carries out an I/F function of the height adjusting Chip130.
  • Electrical connections will next be explained. [0086]
  • The [0087] PADs 140 a, 140 b, 140 c, 140 d and 140 e of the Chip A22 are respectively connected to the PADs 141 a, 141 b, 141 c, 141 d and 141 e of the height adjusting Chip130 by the bonding wires 160 a, 160 b, 160 c, 160 d and 160 e. The PADs 142 a, 142 b, 142 c and 142 d of the height adjusting Chip130 are respectively connected to the LEADs 150 a, 150 b, 150 c and 150 d by the bonding wires 161 a, 161 b, 161 c and 161 d. The PADs 141 a-141 e and 142 a-142 d of the height adjusting Chip130 are respectively disposed at such heights as to be provided flush with the PADs 140 a-140 e of the Chip A22. The PADs 140 f, 140 g, 140 h, 140 i and 140 j of the Chip A22 are respectively connected to the PADs 141 f, 141 g, 141 h, 141 i and 141 j of the Chip B32 by the bonding wires 160 f, 160 g, 160 h, 160 i and 160 j. The PADs 142 f, 142 g, 142 h, 142 i and 142 j of the Chip B32 are respectively connected to the LEADs 150 f, 150 g, 150 h, 150 i and 150 j by the bonding wires 161 f, 161 g, 161 h, 161 i and 161 j.
  • The [0088] wiring element 170 a, which carries out the I/F function, is connected between the PAD 141 a and PAD 142 a of the height adjusting Chip 130. The driver element 170 b, which effects the I/F function, is connected between the PAD 141 b and PAD 142 c of the height adjusting Chip 130. The receiver element 170 c, which carries out the I/F function, is connected between the PAD 141 c and PAD 142 b of the height adjusting Chip 30. The bidirectional buffer element 170 d, which carries out the I/F function, is connected between the PAD 141 d and PAD 141 e of the height adjusting Chip 130 and the PAD 142 d thereof.
  • In the semiconductor integrated [0089] circuit device 3 according to the third embodiment, the height adjusting I/F Chip 130 is disposed on the I/F Chip 81 placed between the Chip A22 and the LEADs 150 a-150 d in order to wire between the Chip A22 and the LEADs 150 a-150 d. Further, the Chip B32 is placed at a portion where the height adjusting I/F Chip 130 of the I/F Chip 81 is not disposed. When the PAD 140 a of the Chip A22 and the LEAD 150 a are connected to each other, they are connected via the wiring element 170 a of the height adjusting I/F Chip 130. When the PAD 140 b of the Chip A22 and the LEAD 150 c are connected to each other, they are connected via the driver element 170 b of the height adjusting I/F Chip 130. When the PAD 140 c of the Chip A22 and the LEAD 150 b are connected to each other, they are connected via the receiver element 170 c of the height adjusting I/F Chip130. When the PAD 140 d and PAD 140 e of the Chip A22 and the LEAD 150 d are connected to one another, they are connected via the bidirectional buffer element 170 d of the height adjusting I/F Chip 130.
  • While the driver element [0090] 170 b and receiver element 170 c of the height adjusting I/F Chip 130 are provided so as to intersect each other within the height adjusting I/F Chip 130 in FIG. 3, other wiring element 170 a and bidirectional buffer element 170 d may be provided so as to intersect other elements respectively. Further, while the wiring element 170 a, driver element 170 b, receiver element 170 c and bidirectional buffer element 170 d are provided one by one as the I/F functions in FIG. 3, each of the I/F functions may comprise at least one type of element selected from a set comprising these four types of elements.
  • The operation of the semiconductor integrated circuit device will next be described. [0091]
  • Since the [0092] PAD 140 a of the Chip A22 is connected to its corresponding LEAD 150 a via the wiring element 170 a of the height adjusting I/F Chip 130, the transfer of a signal between the PAD 140 a and the LEAD 150 a (when the LEAD 150 a is of a signal LEAD) or the supply of power therebetween (when the LEAD 150 a is of a power LEAD) is performed.
  • Since the [0093] PAD 140 b of the Chip A22 is connected to its corresponding LEAD 150 c via the driver element 170 b of the height adjusting I/F Chip 130, a signal outputted from the PAD 140 b is outputted to the LEAD 150 c through the driver element 170 b.
  • Since the [0094] PAD 140 c of the Chip A22 is connected to its corresponding LEAD150 b via the receiver element 170 c of the height adjusting I/F chip 130, a signal inputted to the LEAD150 b is inputted to the PAD 140 c through the receiver element 170 c.
  • Since the [0095] PAD 140 d and PAD 140 e of the Chip A22 are connected to their corresponding LEAD 150 d via the bidirectional buffer element 170 d of the height adjusting I/F Chip 130, a signal outputted from the PAD 140 d is outputted to the LEAD 150 d through the bidirectional buffer element 170 d, whereas a signal inputted to the LEAD 150 d is inputted to the PAD 140 e through the bidirectional buffer element 170 d.
  • As described above, the semiconductor integrated [0096] circuit device 3 according to the third embodiment includes two semiconductor integrated circuit chips (Chip A22 and Chip B32) respectively provided with a plurality of PADs (PADs 140 a-140 j, 141 f-141 j, and 142 f-142 j), a plurality of LEADs (LEADs 150 a-150 j) disposed around the arrays of the semiconductor integrated circuit chips, and a plurality of bonding wires (bonding wires 160 a-160 j, 161 a-161 d and 161 f-161 j). The plurality of bonding wires are connected so as not to straddle or extend across one semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip B32) and allow wiring between the PADs (PADs 140 a-140 j) of the other semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip A22) and the LEADs (LEADs 150 a-150 d).
  • Further, the semiconductor integrated [0097] circuit device 3 according to the third embodiment has also a third semiconductor integrated circuit chip (I/F Chip 81) disposed under the one semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip B32), and a height adjusting semiconductor integrated circuit chip (height adjusting Chip 130) provided with a plurality of PADs (PADs 141 a-141 e and 142 a-142 d), which is disposed on the third semiconductor integrated circuit chip (I/F Chip 81) so as to adjoin the one semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip B32). The height adjusting semiconductor integrated circuit chip (height adjusting Chip 130) has the I/F functions between the other semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip A22) and the LEADs (LEADs 150 a-150 d). The plurality of PADs (PADs 141 a-141 e and 142 a-142 d) of the height adjusting semiconductor integrated circuit chip (height adjusting Chip130) are respectively disposed on the same plane as the plurality of PADs (PADs 140 a-140 j) of the other semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip A22).
  • Furthermore, the semiconductor integrated [0098] circuit device 3 according to the third embodiment is configured in such a manner that each of the I/F functions includes at least one element selected from the set of the wiring element (170 a), driver element (170 b), receiver element (170 c) and bidirectional buffer element (170 d).
  • According to the third embodiment as described above, an advantageous effect is obtained in that since the Chip A[0099] 22 and LEADs 150 a-150 d are connected via the height adjusting Chip130 including the I/F functions, which is disposed on the I/F Chip 81, adjacent to the Chip B32, the electrical wiring of long bonding wires that extend across the Chip B32, can be eliminated when the Chip A22 and the LEADs 150 a-150 d are connected, and the wires lying between the Chip A22 and the LEADs 150 a-150 d can also be crossed each other. An advantageous effect is also obtained in that the Chip A22 and the LEADs 150 a-150 d can be connected to one another via the driver element 170 b, receiver element 170 c and bidirectional buffer element 170 d. Further, an advantageous effect is obtained in that since the PADs 141 a-141 e and 142 a-142 d of the height adjusting Chip 130 are disposed flush with the PADs 140 a-140 j of the Chip A22, wiring can easily be carried out.
  • Fourth Embodiment [0100]
  • FIG. 6 is a plan view showing a semiconductor integrated circuit device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VII-VII of FIG. 6 and also shows elements of structure or components which appear in a cross-section taken along line VIIa-VIIa of FIG. 6 to intelligibly show a structure of the semiconductor integrated circuit device. In FIG. 6, [0101] reference numeral 4 indicates a semiconductor integrated circuit device. Reference numeral 13 indicates a bonding pad (bonding PAD), reference numeral 23 indicates a semiconductor integrated circuit chip A (Chip A) disposed on the bonding PAD 13, reference numeral 82 indicates a semiconductor integrated circuit chip (I/F Chip) including interface functions (I/F functions), which is disposed on the bonding PAD 13, and reference numeral 33 indicates a semiconductor integrated circuit chip B (Chip B) disposed on the I/F Chip 82, respectively. Reference numerals 180 a-180 h indicate pads (PADs) of the Chip A23, reference numerals 181 a, 181 c, 181 e, 181 g, 181 h, 184 a, 184 c, 184 e and 184 g indicate pads (PADs) of the I/F Chip 82, and reference numerals 182 b, 182 d, 182 f, 183 b, 183 d and 183 f indicate pads (PADs) of the Chip B33, respectively. Reference numerals 190 a-190 g respectively indicate leads (LEADs) disposed around arrays of the Chip A23 and I/F Chip 82 disposed on the bonding PAD 13. Reference numerals 200 a-200 h and 201 a-201 g indicate bonding wires respectively. Reference numeral 210 a indicates a wiring element which carries out an I/F function of the I/F Chip 82. Reference numeral 210 b indicates a driver element which carries out an I/F function of the I/F Chip 82. Reference numeral 210 c indicates a receiver element which carries out an I/F function of the I/F Chip 82. Reference numeral 210 d indicates a bidirectional buffer element which carries out an I/F function of the I/F Chip 82.
  • Electrical connections will next be explained. [0102]
  • The [0103] PADs 180 a, 180 c, 180 e, 180 g and 180 h of the Chip A23 are respectively connected to the PADs 181 a, 181 c, 181 e, 181 g and 181 h of the I/F Chip 82 by the bonding wires 200 a, 200 c, 200 e, 200 g and 200 h. The PADs 180 b, 180 d and 180 f of the Chip A23 are respectively connected to the PADs 182 b, 182 d and 182 f of the Chip B33 by the bonding wires 200 b, 200 d and 200 f. The PADs 184 a, 184 c, 184 e and 184 g of the I/F Chip82 are respectively connected to the LEADs 190 a, 190 c, 190 e and 190 g by the bonding wires 201 a, 201 c, 201 e and 201 g. The PADs 183 b, 183 d and 183 f of the Chip B33 are respectively connected to the LEADs 190 b, 190 d and 190 f by the bonding wires 201 b, 201 d and 201 f.
  • The [0104] wiring element 210 a, which carries out the I/F function, is connected between the PAD 181 a and PAD 184 a of the I/F Chip 82. The driver element 210 b, which effects the I/F function, is connected between the PAD 181 c and PAD 184 e of the I/F Chip 82. The receiver element 210 c, which carries out the I/F function, is connected between the PAD 181 e and PAD 184 c of the I/F Chip82. The bidirectional buffer element 210 d, which carries out the I/F function, is connected between the PAD 181 g and PAD 181 h of the I/F Chip 82 and the PAD 184 g thereof.
  • In the semiconductor integrated [0105] circuit device 4 according to the fourth embodiment, the I/F Chip 82 is disposed under the Chip B33 placed between the Chip A23 and the LEADs 190 a-190 g in order to wire between the Chip A23 and the LEADs 190 a-190 g. When the PAD 180 a of the Chip A23 and the LEAD 190 a are connected to each other, they are connected via the wiring element 210 a of the I/F Chip 82. When the PAD 180 c of the Chip A23 and the LEAD 190 e are connected to each other, they are connected via the driver element 210 b of the I/F Chip 82. When the PAD 180 e of the Chip A23 and the LEAD 190 c are connected to each other, they are connected via the receiver element 210 c of the I/F Chip 82. When the PAD 180 g and PAD 180 h of the Chip A23 and the LEAD 190 g are connected to one another, they are connected via the bidirectional buffer element 210 d of the I/F Chip 82.
  • While the [0106] driver element 210 b and receiver element 210 c of the I/F Chip 82 are provided so as to intersect each other within the I/F Chip 82 in FIG. 6, other wiring element 210 a and bidirectional buffer element 210 d may be provided so as to intersect other elements respectively. Further, while the wiring element 210 a, driver element 210 b, receiver element 210 c and bidirectional buffer element 210 d are provided one by one as the I/F functions in FIG. 6, each of the I/F functions may comprise at least one type of element selected from a set comprising these four types of elements.
  • The operation of the semiconductor integrated circuit device will next be described. [0107]
  • Since the [0108] PAD 180 a of the Chip A23 is connected to its corresponding LEAD 190 a via the wiring element 210 a of the I/F Chip 82, the transfer of a signal between the PAD 180 a and the LEAD 190 a (when the LEAD 190 a is of a signal LEAD) or the supply of power therebetween (when the LEAD 190 a is of a power LEAD) is performed.
  • Since the [0109] PAD 180 c of the Chip A23 is connected to its corresponding LEAD 190 e via the driver element 210 b of the I/F Chip 82, a signal outputted from the PAD 180 c is outputted to the LEAD190 e through the driver element 210 b.
  • Since the [0110] PAD 180 e of the Chip A23 is connected to its corresponding LEAD 190 c via the receiver element 210 c of the I/F Chip82, a signal inputted to the LEAD 190 c is inputted to the PAD 180 e through the receiver element 210 c.
  • Since the [0111] PAD 180 g and PAD 180 h of the Chip A23 are connected to their corresponding LEAD 190 g via the bidirectional buffer element 210 d of the I/F Chip 82, a signal outputted from the PAD 180 g is outputted to the LEAD 190 g through the bidirectional buffer element 210 d, whereas a signal inputted to the LEAD 190 g is inputted to the PAD 180 h through the bidirectional buffer element 210 d.
  • As described above, the semiconductor integrated [0112] circuit device 4 according to the fourth embodiment includes two semiconductor integrated circuit chips (Chip A23 and Chip B33) respectively provided with a plurality of PADs (PADs 180 a-180 h, 182 b, 182 d, 182 f, 183 b, 183 d and 183 f), a plurality of LEADs (LEADs 190 a-190 g) disposed around the arrays of the semiconductor integrated circuit chips, and a plurality of bonding wires (bonding wires 200 a-200 h, and 201 a-201 g). The plurality of bonding wires (bonding wires 200 a-200 h and 201 a-201 g) are connected so as not to straddle or extend across one semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip B33) and allow wiring between the PADs (PADs 180 a-180 h) of the other semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip A23) and the LEADs (LEADs 190 a-190 g).
  • Further, the semiconductor integrated [0113] circuit device 4 according to the fourth embodiment also has an I/F semiconductor integrated circuit chip (I/F Chip 82) provided with a plurality of PADs ( PADs 181 a, 181 c, 181 e, 181 g, 181 h, 184 a, 184 c, 184 e and 184 g), which is disposed under the one semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip B33). The I/F semiconductor integrated circuit chip (I/F Chip82) has the I/F functions between the other semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip A23) and the LEADs (LEADs 190 a-190 g).
  • Furthermore, the semiconductor integrated [0114] circuit device 4 according to the fourth embodiment is configured in such a manner that each of-the I/F functions includes at least one element selected from the set of the wiring element (210 a), driver element (210 b), receiver element (210 c) and bidirectional buffer element (210 d).
  • According to the fourth embodiment as described above, an advantageous effect is obtained in that since the Chip A[0115] 23 and the LEADs 190 a-190 g are connected to one another via the I/F Chip82 including the I/F functions, which is disposed under the Chip B33, the electrical wiring of long bonding wires that extend across the Chip B33, can be eliminated where the Chip A23 and the LEADs 190 a-190 g are connected, and the wires lying between the Chip A23 and the LEADs 190 a-190 g can also be crossed each other. An advantageous effect is also obtained in that the Chip A23 and the LEADs 190 a-190 g can be connected to one another via the driver element 210 b, receiver element 210 c and bidirectional buffer element 210 d. Further, an advantageous effect is obtained in that since the I/F Chip82 including the I/F functions is placed under the Chip B33, the area of the whole semiconductor integrated circuit device of SIP can be reduced.
  • Fifth Embodiment [0116]
  • FIG. 8 is a plan view showing a semiconductor integrated circuit device according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line IX-IX of FIG. 8 and also shows elements of structure or components which appear in cross-sections taken along line IXa-IXa and line IXb-IXb of FIG. 8 to intelligibly indicate a structure of the semiconductor integrated circuit device. In FIG. 8, [0117] reference numeral 5 indicates a semiconductor integrated circuit device. Reference numeral 14 indicates a bonding pad (bonding PAD), reference numeral 24 indicates a semiconductor integrated circuit chip A (Chip A) disposed on the bonding PAD 14, and reference numeral 34 indicates a semiconductor integrated circuit chip B (Chip B) disposed on the bonding PAD 14, respectively. Reference numerals 220 a-220 d indicate pads (PADs) of the Chip A, and reference numerals 221 b and 222 b indicate pads (PADs) of the Chip B34, respectively. Reference numerals 230 a-230 d respectively indicate leads (LEADs) disposed around arrays of the Chip A24 and Chip B34 disposed on the bonding PAD 14. Reference numerals 240 a-240 d and 241 b indicate bonding wires respectively. The LEADs 230 c and 230 d extend under the Chip B34 and reach their corresponding positions adjacent to the Chip A24.
  • Electrical connections will next be explained. [0118]
  • The [0119] PAD 220 a of the Chip A24 is connected to the LEAD 230 a by the bonding wire 240 a. Since the connection therebetween by the bonding wire 240 a straddles the Chip B34, this is not a structure intended for the semiconductor integrated circuit device of the invention. However, it has been shown for comparison with the characteristics of a structure of the fifth embodiment to be described later. The PAD 220 b of the Chip A24 is connected to its corresponding PAD 221 b of the Chip B34 by the bonding wire 240 b. The PADs 220 c and 220 d of the Chip A24 are respectively connected to the LEADs 230 c and 230 d by the bonding wires 240 c and 240 d.
  • In the semiconductor integrated circuit device according to the fifth embodiment, the [0120] PADs 220 c and 220 d of the Chip A24 are respectively connected to the LEADs 230 c and 230 d by the bonding wires 240 c and 240 d, which LEADs extend under the Chip B34 and reach the positions adjacent to the Chip A24. Thus, since the LEADs 230 c and 230 d extend under the Chip B34 and reach the positions adjacent to the Chip A24, the bonding wires 240 c and 240 d can be wired without extending across the Chip B34 as in the case of the bonding wire 240 a for connecting the PAD 220 a to the LEAD 230 a.
  • The operation of the semiconductor integrated circuit device will next be described. [0121]
  • Since the [0122] PAD 220 b of the Chip A24 is connected to the PAD 221 b of the Chip B34 by the bonding wire 240 b, the transfer of a signal or the supply of power is performed between the PAD 220 b and the PAD 221 b. Since the PAD 220 c of the Chip A24 is connected to it corresponding LEAD 230 c by the bonding wire 240 c, the transfer of a signal is performed between the PAD 220 c and the LEAD 230 c (where the LEAD 230 c is of a signal LEAD) or the supply of power is performed therebetween (where the LEAD 230 c is of a power LEAD). Since the PAD 220 d of the Chip A24 is connected to its corresponding LEAD230 d by the bonding wire 240 d, the transfer of a signal is performed between the PAD 220 d and the LEAD 230 d (when the LEAD 230 d is of a signal LEAD) or the supply of power is performed therebetween (when the LEAD 230 d is of a power LEAD). Since the PAD 222 b of the Chip B34 is connected to its corresponding LEAD 230 b by the bonding wire 241 b, the transfer of a signal is performed between the PAD 222 b and the LEAD 230 b (when the LEAD230 b is of a signal LEAD) or the supply of power is performed therebetween (when the LEAD230 b is of a power LEAD).
  • As described above, the semiconductor integrated [0123] circuit device 5 according to the fifth embodiment includes two semiconductor integrated circuit chips (Chip A24 and Chip B34) respectively provided with a plurality of PADs (PADs 220 a-220 d, 221 b and 222 b), a plurality of LEADs (LEADs 230 a-230 d) disposed around the arrays of the semiconductor integrated circuit chips, and a plurality of bonding wires (bonding wires 240 b-240 d, and 241 b). The plurality of bonding wires (bonding wires 240 b-240 d and 241 b) are connected so as not to straddle or extend across one semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip B34) and allow wiring between the PADs (PADs220 b-220 d) of the other semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip A24) and the LEADs (LEADs 230 b-230 d).
  • Further, the semiconductor integrated [0124] circuit device 5 according to the fifth embodiment includes LEADs which extend under the one semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip B34) and reach their corresponding positions adjacent to the other semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip A24).
  • According to the fifth embodiment as described above, an advantageous effect is obtained in that since there are provided the LEADs which extend under the Chip B[0125] 34 and reach the positions adjacent to the Chip A24, wiring between the Chip A24 and the LEADs can be performed in the shortest form.
  • Sixth Embodiment [0126]
  • FIG. 10 is a plan view showing a semiconductor integrated circuit device according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 10, [0127] reference numeral 6 indicates a semiconductor integrated circuit device, and reference numeral 250 indicates a semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip). Reference numerals 260 a-260 d indicate pads (PADs) of the Chip 250, and reference numerals 270 a-270 d indicate LEADs (LEAD) disposed around the Chip250. Reference numerals 280 a and 280 b indicate bonding wires. Reference numeral 290 indicates an ammeter with a dc power supply (not shown) provided thereinside. Reference numerals 300 a, 300 b and 300 c indicate chip-in wires of the Chip 250.
  • Electrical connections will next be described. [0128]
  • The [0129] PAD 260 a and PAD 260 b of the Chip 250 are respectively connected to the LEAD 270 b by the bonding wires 280 a and 280 b. The PAD 260 a is connected to the PAD 260 d by the chip-in wire 300 b. The PAD 260 b is connected to the PAD 260 c by the chip-in wire 300 c. The PAD 260 a and PAD 260 b are connected to each other by the chip-in wire 300 a. The ammeter 290 is connected between the PAD 260 c and the PAD 260 d.
  • While the [0130] PAD 260 a and PAD 260 b are connected to each other by the chip-in wire 300 a in the semiconductor integrated circuit device shown in FIG. 10, they may not be connected to each other by the chip-in wire 300 a. While the ammeter 290 is connected between the PAD 260 d connected to the PAD 260 a by the chip-in wire 300 b and the PAD 260 c connected to the PAD 260 b by the chip-in wire 300 c, it may be directly connected between the PAD 260 a and the PAD 260 b.
  • The operation of the semiconductor integrated circuit device will next be described. [0131]
  • Since the [0132] PAD 260 a and PAD 260 b of the Chip 250 are respectively connected to the LEAD 270 b by the bonding wire 280 a and the bonding wire 280 b, the transfer of signals is performed between the PAD 260 a and the LEAD 270 b and between the PAD 260 b and the LEAD 270 b (when the LEAD 270 b is of a signal LEAD) or the supply of power is performed therebetween (when the LEAD 270 b is of a power LEAD).
  • A connection test executed by the [0133] ammeter 290 in the sixth embodiment is based on the following principle.
  • Firstly, when both the [0134] PAD 260 a and PAD 260 b are connected to the LEAD 270 b, paths along which currents measured by the ammeter 290 flow, may include two paths: a first path which extends from the PAD 260 d to the PAD 260 c via the chip-in wire 300 b, the chip-in wire 300 a (and unillustrated other chip-in wires between the PAD 260 a and the PAD 260 b) and the chip-in wire 300 c, and a second path which extends from the PAD 260 d to the PAD 260 c via the chip-in wire 300 b, the PAD 260 a, the bonding wire 280 a, the LEAD 270 b, the bonding wire 280 b, the PAD 260 b and the chip-in wire 300 c.
  • Next, when either or both of the [0135] PAD 260 a and PAD 260 b are disconnected from the LEAD 270 b, only the first path referred to above is taken as the path along which the current measured by the ammeter 290 flows. Thus, as compared with the case where the currents flow in both the first path and the second path (i.e., where both the PAD 260 a and PAD 260 b are connected to the LEAD 270 b), the resistance value of the path along which the current flows, increases and hence the value of the current is reduced.
  • Thus, a current value at the time that both the [0136] PAD 260 a and PAD 260 b are connected to the LEAD 270 b, is regarded as a normal value. Further, when the current value is relatively lower than the normal value, the electrical connection between the PAD 260 a and PAD 260 b and the LEAD 270 b is judged to have been cut off. The connection test is performed in this way.
  • The semiconductor integrated [0137] circuit device 6 according to the sixth embodiment as described above includes a semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip 250) provided with a plurality of PADs (PADs 260 a-260 d), a plurality of LEADs (LEADs 270 a-270 d) disposed around the semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip 250), and two bonding wires (280 a and 280 b) for respectively connecting one LEAD (LEAD 270 b) of the plurality of LEADs (LEADs 270 a-270 d) to two PADs ( PADs 260 a and 260 b) of the plurality of PADs (PADs 260 a-260 d).
  • Further, in the semiconductor integrated [0138] circuit device 6 according to the sixth embodiment, the semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip 250) includes PADs ( PADs 260 c and 260 d) for measuring a current flowing between two PADs ( PADs 260 a and 260 b) connected to one LEAD (LEAD 270 b) by two bonding wires (280 a and 280 b) to thereby effect a connection test on the two bonding wires.
  • According to the sixth embodiment as described above, an advantageous effect is obtained in that since one LEAD (LEAD [0139] 270 b) is wired to the two PADs ( PADs 260 a and 260 b), the number of LEADs to be used can be reduced. Further, an advantageous effect is obtained in that since the PADs (PADs260 c and 260 d) for measuring the current flowing between the two PADs (PADs260 a and 260 b) connected to one LEAD (LEAD270 b) to thereby effect the connection test on the two bonding wires are included in the semiconductor integrated circuit device, a connection test on whether both the PADs are being connected to its corresponding LEAD by bonding wires, can be carried out.
  • Seventh Embodiment [0140]
  • FIG. 11 is a plan view showing a semiconductor integrated circuit device according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 11, [0141] reference numeral 7 indicates a semiconductor integrated circuit device, and reference numeral 251 indicates a semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip), respectively. Reference numerals 261 a-261 e indicate pads (PADs) of the Chip 251, and reference numerals 271 a-271 d indicate leads (LEADs) disposed around the Chip 251, respectively. Reference numerals 281 a and 281 b indicate bonding wires respectively. Reference numeral 291 indicates an ammeter with a dc power supply (unillustrated) provided thereinside. Reference numerals 301 a-301 d indicate chip-in wires of the Chip251.
  • Electrical connections will next be explained. [0142]
  • The [0143] PAD 261 c of the Chip 251 is connected to its corresponding LEAD 271 b by the bonding wire 281 b. The PAD 261 a and the PAD 261 b are respectively connected to the chip-in wire 301 a and the chip-in wire 301 b, and the PAD 261 b is connected to its corresponding PAD 261 c by the chip-in wire 301 b. The PAD 261 a and PAD 261 b are connected to each other by the bonding wire 281 a. The PAD 261 d and PAD 261 e are respectively connected to the PAD 261 b and PAD 261 a by the chip-in wire 301 d and chip-in wire 301 c. The ammeter 291 is connected between the PAD 261 d and PAD 261 e.
  • While the [0144] ammeter 291 is connected between the PAD 261 d connected to the PAD 261 b by the chip-in wire 301 d and the PAD 261 e connected to the PAD 261 a by the chip-in wire 301 c in the semiconductor integrated circuit device shown in FIG. 11, it may be directly connected between the PAD 261 b and the PAD 261 a.
  • The operation of the semiconductor integrated circuit device will next be described. [0145]
  • The [0146] PAD 261 c of the Chip251 is connected to its corresponding LEAD 271 b by the bonding wire 281 b, the PAD 261 b is connected to its corresponding PAD 261 c by the chip-in wire 301 b, and the PAD 261 a is connected to its corresponding PAD 261 b by the bonding wire 281 a. Thus, the transfer of a signal is performed between the PAD 261 a and PAD 261 b, and the LEAD 271 b (when the LEAD 271 b is of a signal LEAD) or the supply of power is performed therebetween (when the LEAD 271 b is of a power LEAD). In FIG. 11, the chip-in wire 301 a and chip-in wire 301 b are shown as chip-in wires for a power supply, and the LEAD 271 b is shown as a power LEAD, respectively.
  • A connection test executed by the [0147] ammeter 291 in the seventh embodiment is based on the following principle.
  • Firstly, when the [0148] PAD 261 a and PAD 261 b are connected to each other by the bonding wire 281 a, paths along which currents measured by the ammeter 291 flow, may include two paths: a first path which extends from the PAD 261 e to the PAD 261 d via the chip-in wire 301 c, the PAD 261 a, the bonding wire 281 a, the PAD 261 b, and the chip-in wire 301 d, and a second path which extends from the PAD 261 e to the PAD 261 d via the chip-in wire 301 c, the PAD 261 a, unillustrated other chip-in wires between the PAD 261 a and the PAD 261 b, the PAD261 b, and the chip-in wire 301 d.
  • Next, when the [0149] PAD 261 a and PAD 261 b are not connected to each other by the bonding wire 281 a, only the second path referred to above is taken as the path along which the current measured by the ammeter 291 flows. Thus, as compared with the case where the currents flow in both the first path and the second path (i.e., where both the PAD 261 a and PAD 261 b are connected to each other by the bonding wire 281 a), the resistance value of the path along which the current flows, increases and hence the value of the current is reduced.
  • Thus, a current value at the time that both the [0150] PAD 261 a and PAD 261 b are connected to each other by the bonding wire 281 a, is regarded as a normal value. Further, when the current value is relatively lower than the normal value, the electrical connection between the PAD 261 a and the PAD 261 b is judged to have been cut off. The connection test is performed in this way.
  • The semiconductor integrated [0151] circuit device 7 according to the seventh embodiment as described above includes a semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip 251) provided with a plurality of PADs (PADs 261 a-261 e), a plurality of LEADs (LEADs 271 a-271 d) disposed around the semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip 251), and a bonding wire (281 a) for connecting between power supplies (chip-in wires 301 a and 301 b) lying within the semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip 251).
  • Further, in the semiconductor integrated [0152] circuit device 7 according to the seventh embodiment, the semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip 251) includes PADs ( PADs 261 d and 261 e) for measuring a current flowing between the power supplies (chip-in wires 301 a and 301 d) lying within the semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip 251) to thereby effect a connection test on the bonding wire (281 a) for connecting between the power supplies.
  • According to the seventh embodiment as described above, an advantageous effect is obtained in that since the bonding wire ([0153] bonding wire 281 a) connects between the power supplies (chip-in wires 301 a and 301 b) lying within the semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip 251), power enhancement can be made between the power supplies, and the area of a power-supply wiring region can be reduced to diminish the area of the semiconductor integrated circuit chip. Further, an advantageous effect is obtained in that since the PADs ( PADs 261 d and 261 e) for measuring the current flowing between the power supplies (chip-in wires 301 a and 301 d) lying within the semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip 251) to thereby effect the connection test on the bonding wire (bonding wire 281 a) for connecting between the power supplies are included in the semiconductor integrated circuit chip, a connection test on whether the bonding wire is connecting between the power supplies, can be carried out.
  • Eighth Embodiment [0154]
  • FIG. 12 is a plan view showing a semiconductor integrated circuit device according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 12, [0155] reference numeral 8 indicates a semiconductor integrated circuit device, and reference numeral 15 indicates a bonding pad (bonding PAD), respectively. Reference numeral 252 indicates a semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip) disposed on the bonding PAD 15. Reference numerals 310 a-310 d, 310 j-310 l, 310 r, and 310 u-310 w indicate pads (PADs) of the Chip 252. Reference numerals 320 k, 320 l and 320 r indicate leads (LEADs) disposed around an array of the Chip 252 disposed on the bonding PAD 15. Reference numerals 330 a and 330 b respectively indicate power leads (VDD), reference numeral 330 a 1 indicates an outwardly-extending portion of the VDD 330 a, reference numerals 330 a 2 and 330 a 3 respectively indicate portions of the VDD 330 a, which extend along the periphery of the array of the Chip 252, reference numeral 330 b 1 indicates an outwardly-extending portion of the VDD 330 b, and reference numerals 330 b 2 and 330 b 3 respectively indicate portions of the VDD 330 b, which extend along the periphery of the array of the Chip 252. Reference numerals 340 a and 340 b respectively indicate ground leads (GND), reference numeral 340 a 1 indicates an outwardly-extending portion of the GND 340 a, reference numerals 340 a 2 and 340 a 3 respectively indicate portions of the GND 340 a, which extend along the periphery of the array of the Chip 252, reference numeral 340 b 1 indicates an outwardly-extending portion of the GND 340 b, and reference numerals 340 b 2 and 340 b 3 respectively indicate portions of the GND 340 b, which extend along the periphery of the array of the Chip 252. Reference numerals 350 a-350 d, 350 j-350 l, 350 r, 350 u-350 w, 351 a and 351 b indicate bonding wires respectively. Reference numerals 360 a and 360 b respectively indicate bonding PAD fixing leads (LEADs) for fixing the bonding PAD 15.
  • Electrical connections will next be described. [0156]
  • The [0157] PADs 310 a, 310 c, 310 u and 310 w of the Chip 252 are respectively connected to the VDD 330 b by means of the bonding wires 350 a, 350 c, 350 u and 350 w. The PADs 310 b, 310 d and 310 v are respectively connected to the GND 340 b by means of the bonding wires 350 b, 350 d and 350 v. The PAD 310 j is connected to the GND 340 a by the bonding wire 350 j. The PADs 310 k, 310 l and 310 r are respectively connected to the LEADs 320 k, 320 l and 320 r by means of the bonding wires 350 k, 350 l and 350 r. The VDD 330 a and VDD 330 b are connected to each other by the bonding wire 351 a. The GND 340 a and GND340 b are connected to each other by the bonding wire 351 b.
  • While both the [0158] VDD 330 a and VDD 330 b respectively have the portions extending along the periphery of the Chip 252 and the portions extending along the bonding PAD fixing LEAD 360 b in the semiconductor integrated circuit device shown in FIG. 12, either one of the VDD 330 a and VDD 330 b may have only the portions extending along the periphery of the Chip252. Similarly, while both the GND 340 a and GND 340 b respectively have the portions extending along the periphery of the Chip 252 and the portions extending along the bonding PAD fixing LEAD 360 a, either one of the GND 340 a and GND 340 b may have only the portions extending along the periphery of the Chip 252.
  • The operation of the semiconductor integrated circuit device will next be described. [0159]
  • Since the [0160] PADs 310 k, 310 l and 310 r are respectively connected to the signal LEADs 320 k, 320 l and 320 r, the transfer of signals is performed between theses PADs and LEADs respectively. Since the PADs 310 a, 310 c, 310 u and 310 w are connected to the VDD 330 b, a source voltage is supplied to these PADs. Since the PADs 310 b, 310 d and 310 v are connected to the GND 340 b, and the PAD 310 j is connected to the GND 340 a, these PADs are respectively supplied with a ground potential.
  • As described above, the semiconductor integrated [0161] circuit device 8 according to the eighth embodiment has a semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip252) provided with a plurality of PADs (PADs 310 a-310 d, 310 j-310 l, 310 r and 310 u-310 w), one or a plurality of LEADs ( LEADs 320 k, 320 l and 320 r, VDDs 330 a and 330 b, and GNDs 340 a and 340 b) disposed around the array of the semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip 252), and a plurality of bonding wires (bonding wires 350 a-350 d, 350 j-350 l, 350 r and 350 u-350 w). At least one LEAD (VDD 330 b, GND 340 b) of the plurality of LEADs are connected to two or more PADs ( PADs 310 a, 310 c, 310 u and 310 w) of the plurality of PADs by their corresponding bonding wires ( bonding wires 310 a, 310 c, 310 u and 310 w) of the plurality of bonding wires.
  • Further, in the semiconductor integrated [0162] circuit device 8 according to the eighth embodiment, the LEAD (VDD 330 b, GND 340 b) connected to the two or more PADs includes portions (330 b 2, 330 b 3, 340 b 2 and 340 b 3) which extend along the periphery of the array of the semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip252).
  • According to the eighth embodiment as described above, an advantageous effect is obtained in that since at least one LEAD ([0163] VDD 330 b, GND 340 b) of the plurality of LEADs is connected to the two or more PADs ( PADs 310 a, 310 c, 310 u and 310 w) of the plurality of PADs by their corresponding bonding wires ( bonding wires 310 a, 310 c, 310 u and 310 w) of the plurality of bonding wires, the plurality of PADs lying within the semiconductor integrated circuit chip can be supplied with power.
  • Further, an advantageous effect is obtained in that since the LEAD ([0164] VDD 330 b, GND 340 b) connected to the two or more PADs includes the portions (330 b 2, 330 b 3, 340 b 2 and 340 b 3) which extend along the periphery of the array of the semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip 252), the power supply and ground can easily be connected to the plurality of PADs even from any orientations of the periphery of the semiconductor integrated circuit chip.
  • Ninth Embodiment [0165]
  • FIG. 13 is a plan view showing a semiconductor integrated circuit device according to a ninth embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 13, [0166] reference numeral 9 indicates a semiconductor integrated circuit device, and reference numeral 16 indicates a bonding pad (bonding PAD), respectively. Reference numeral 253 indicates a semiconductor integrated circuit chip A (Chip A) disposed on the bonding PAD16, and reference numeral 254 indicates a semiconductor integrated circuit chip B (Chip B) disposed on the bonding PAD16, respectively. Reference numerals 311 a-311 h, 311 j, 311 m, 311 n, and 311 p indicate pads (PADs) of the Chip A253. Reference numerals indicate 312 h, and 312 i indicate pads (PADs) of the Chip B254. Reference numerals 321 a-321 i indicate leads (LEADs) disposed around arrays of the Chip A253 and Chip B254 disposed on the bonding PAD16. Reference numerals 331 a, 331 b and 331 c respectively indicate power LEADs. Reference numerals 352 a-352 h, 352 j, 352 m, 352 n, 352 p, 353 h, 353 i, 354 a and 354 b indicate bonding wires respectively. Reference numerals 361 a and 361 b respectively indicate bonding PAD fixing leads (LEADs) for fixing the bonding PAD 16.
  • Electrical connections will next be described. [0167]
  • The [0168] PADs 311 a, 311 b, 311 d, 311 e, 311 g, 311 j and 311 m of the Chip A253 are respectively connected to the LEADs 321 a, 321 b, 321 d, 321 e, 321 g, 321 f and 321 c by the bonding wires 352 a, 352 b, 352 d, 352 e, 352 g, 352 j and 352 m. The PADs 312 h and 312 i of the Chip B254 are respectively connected to the LEADs 321 h and 321 i by the bonding wires 353 h and 353 i. The PADs 311 c, 311 f and 311 n of the Chip A253 are respectively connected to the power LEAD 331 c by the bonding wires 352 c, 352 f and 352 n. The PADs 311 h and 311 p of the Chip A253 are respectively connected to the power LEADs 331 a and 331 b by the bonding wires 352 h and 352 p.
  • While the [0169] power LEAD 331 c has only a portion extending along the periphery of the Chip A253 in the semiconductor integrated circuit device shown in FIG. 13, it may further include two portions which extend along other LEADs toward the outside of the semiconductor integrated circuit device from both ends of the power LEAD 331 c. A further LEAD including a portion extending along the periphery of the Chip A253 is further provided, and the power LEAD 331 c may be used as a LEAD (VDD) for a source voltage. The further LEAD may be used as a LEAD (GND) for ground.
  • The operation of the semiconductor integrated circuit device will next be described. [0170]
  • Since the [0171] PADs 311 a, 311 b, 311 d, 311 e, 311 g, 311 j and 311 m of the Chip A253, and the PADs 312 h and 312 i of the Chip B254 are respectively connected to the signal LEADs 321 a, 321 b, 321 d, 321 e, 321 g, 321 f, 321 c, 321 h and 321 i, the transfer of signals is performed between these PADs and LEADs respectively. Since the PADs 311 c, 311 f and 311 n are connected to the power LEAD 331 c, and the power LEAD 331 c is connected to the power LEADs 331 a and 331 b each connected to an external power supply, these PADs are respectively supplied with a source voltage. Since the PADs 311 h and 311 p are respectively connected to the power LEADs 331 a and 331 b each connected to the external power supply, these PADs are respectively supplied with the source voltage.
  • As described above, the semiconductor integrated [0172] circuit device 9 according to the ninth embodiment has semiconductor integrated circuit chips (Chip A253 and Chip B254) provided with a plurality of PADs (PADs 311 a-311 h, 311 j, 311 m, 311 n, 311 p, 312 h and 312 i), one or a plurality of LEADs (LEADs 321 a-321 i and 331 a-331 c) disposed around the arrays of the semiconductor integrated circuit chips (Chip A253 and Chip B254), and a plurality of bonding wires (352 a-352 h, 352 j, 352 m, 352 n, 352 p, 353 h, 353 i, 354 a and 354 b). At least one LEAD (LEAD331 c) of the plurality of LEADs is connected to two or more PADs (PADs311 c, 311 f and 311 n) of the plurality of PADs by their corresponding bonding wires (352 c, 352 f and 352 n) of the plurality of bonding wires.
  • Further, in the semiconductor integrated [0173] circuit device 9 according to the ninth embodiment, the LEAD (LEAD 331 c) connected to the two or more PADs includes the portion extending along the periphery of the array of the semiconductor integrated circuit chip and is connected to the LEADs ( LEADs 331 a and 331 b) different from the LEAD connected to the two or more PADs, by the bonding wires (354 a and 354 b).
  • According to the ninth embodiment as described above, an advantageous effect is obtained in that since at least one LEAD (LEAD [0174] 331 c) of the plurality of LEADs is connected to the two or more PADs ( PADs 311 c, 311 f and 311 n) of the plurality of PADs by their corresponding bonding wires (352 c, 352 f and 352 n) of the plurality of bonding wires, the plurality of PADs lying within the semiconductor integrated circuit chip can be supplied with power.
  • Further, an advantageous effect is obtained in that since the LEAD (LEAD [0175] 331 c) connected to the two or more PADs includes the portion extending along the periphery of the array of the semiconductor integrated circuit chip and is connected to the LEADs ( LEADs 331 a and 331 b) different from the LEAD connected to the two or more PADs, by the bonding wires (354 a and 354 b), the plurality of PADs are respectively supplied with power from the LEADs directly non-connected to the external power supply, and the LEADs which have heretofore been used as the power LEADs, can be used as signal LEADs.
  • Tenth Embodiment [0176]
  • FIG. 14 is a plan view showing a semiconductor integrated circuit device according to a tenth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 15 is a diagrammatic illustration of the semiconductor integrated circuit device according to the tenth embodiment. In FIG. 14, [0177] reference numeral 501 indicates a semiconductor integrated circuit device, and reference numeral 255 indicates a semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip), respectively. Reference numeral 332 indicates a power lead (LEAD) disposed around an array of the Chip 255. Reference numeral 332 a indicates an outwardly-extending portion of the power LEAD 332, and reference numerals 332 b and 332 c respectively indicate portions of the power LEAD 332, which extend along the periphery of the array of the Chip 255. Reference numerals 370 j, 370 k, 370 p and 370 u-370 x indicate pads (PADs) of the Chip 255 respectively. Reference numerals 355 u-355 x indicate bonding wires respectively. Reference numerals 302 j, 302 k, 302 p and 302 u-302 x indicate chip-in wires of the Chip 255 respectively. Reference numeral 292 indicates an ammeter with a dc power supply (not shown) provided thereinside. Reference numeral 400 indicates a selector, and reference numeral 410 indicates a register. In FIG. 15, reference numeral 420 a indicates a resistor indicative of a resistance value between the PAD 370 u and the PAD 370 v, reference numeral 420 b indicates a resistor indicative of a resistance value between the PAD 370 v and the PAD 370 w, and reference numeral 420 c indicates a resistor indicative of a resistance value between the PAD 370 w and the PAD370 u, respectively.
  • Electrical connections will next be explained. [0178]
  • The [0179] PADs 370 u, 370 v, 370 w and 370 x are respectively connected to the power LEAD 332 by the bonding wires 355 u, 355 v, 355 w and 355 x. The PADs 370 u, 370 v, 370 w and 370 x are respectively connected to the selector 400 by the chip-in wires 302 u, 302 v, 302 w and 302 x. The PADs 370 j and 370 k are connected to the ammeter 292. The PADs 370 j and 370 k are connected to the selector 400 by the chip-in wires 302 j and 302 k. The PAD 370 p is connected to the register 410 by the chip-in wire 302 p.
  • In the semiconductor integrated circuit device shown in FIG. 14, another LEAD is provided in addition to the power LEAD [0180] 332. The power LEAD 332 may be used as a LEAD (VDD) for a source voltage, and another LEAD may be used as a LEAD (GND) for ground.
  • The operation of the semiconductor integrated circuit device will next be described. [0181]
  • Since the PADs [0182] 370 u-370 x of the Chip 255 are connected to the power LEAD 322, these PADs are respectively supplied with the source voltage. Since the PAD 370 p is connected to the register 410, select data inputted from the PAD 370 p is inputted to the register 410 where it is stored. Since the PADs 370 j and 370 k connected with the ammeter 292 are respectively connected to the selector 400 by the chip-in wire 302 j and the chip-in wire 302 k, a current that flows between the two PADs of the PADs 370 u-370 x, which are selected by the selector 400 based on the select data stored in the register 410, is measured by the ammeter 292.
  • A connection test according to the tenth embodiment is carried out in the following manner. [0183]
  • A description will be made of a case in which a connection test among three PADs of the [0184] PADs 370 u, 370 v and 370 w is performed as shown in FIG. 15. The selector 400 selects, for example, the PAD 370 u and PAD 370 v, based on the select data stored in the register 410, and thereby connects the chip-in wire 302 u connected with the PAD 370 u to the chip-in wire 302 k and connects the chip-in wire 302 v connected with the PAD 370 v to the chip-in wire 302 j. Consequently, the ammeter 292 is connected to the PAD 370 u and PAD 370 v to thereby measure a current value corresponding to a resistance value (corresponding to the value represented by the resistor 420 a) between the PAD 370 u and PAD 370 v. Thus, a current value at the time that the PAD 370 u and PAD 370 v are respectively connected to the power LEAD 332 by the bonding wire 355 u and the bonding wire 355 v, is regarded as a normal value. Further, when the current value is relatively lower than the normal value, the electrical connection between the PAD 370 u and PAD 370 v is judged to have been cut off. The connection test is performed in this way. A connection test is performed similarly even when a combination of other PADs is selected by the selector 400.
  • The semiconductor integrated [0185] circuit device 501 according to the tenth embodiment as described above includes a semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip 255) provided with a plurality of PADs ( PADs 370 j, 370 k, 370 p and 370 u-370 x), one or plural LEADs (power LEAD 332) disposed around an array of the semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip 255), and a plurality of bonding wires (bonding wires 355 u-355 x). At least one LEAD (power LEAD 332) of the plurality of LEADs is connected to two or more PADs ( PADs 370 u, 370 v, 370 w and 370 x) of the plurality of PADs by the corresponding bonding wires (bonding wires 355 u-355 x) of the plurality of bonding wires.
  • In the semiconductor integrated [0186] circuit device 501 according to the tenth embodiment as well, the LEAD (power LEAD 332) connected to two or more PADs includes portions (332 b and 332 c) which extend along the array of the semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip 255).
  • Further, in the semiconductor integrated [0187] circuit device 501 according to the tenth embodiment, the semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip 255) includes PADs ( PADs 370 j and 370 k) for measuring currents flowing between two or more PADs (PADs 370 u-370 x) connected to one LEAD and thereby effecting a connection test on the bonding wires (355 u-355 x) for connecting between the respective PADs.
  • Furthermore, in the semiconductor integrated [0188] circuit device 501 according to the tenth embodiment, the semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip 255) further includes a selector (400) for selecting two PADs to be measured.
  • According to the tenth embodiment as described above, an advantageous effect is obtained in that since at least one LEAD (power LEAD [0189] 332) of the plurality of LEADs is connected to the two or more PADs ( PADs 370 u, 370 v, 370 w and 370 x) of the plurality of PADs by its corresponding bonding wires (bonding wires 355 u-355 x) of the plurality of bonding wires, the plurality of PADs lying within the semiconductor integrated circuit chip can be supplied with power.
  • An advantageous effect is also obtained in that since the LEAD (power LEAD [0190] 332) connected to the two or more PADs includes the portions (332 b and 332 c) extending along the periphery of the array of the semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip 255), the power supply and ground can easily be connected to the plurality of PADs even from any orientations of the periphery of the semiconductor integrated circuit chip.
  • Further, an advantageous effect is obtained in that since the semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip [0191] 255) includes the PADs ( PADs 370 j and 370 k) for measuring currents flowing between the two or more respective PADs (PADs 370 u-370 x) connected to one LEAD and thereby effecting the connection test on the bonding wires (355 u-355 x) for connecting between the respective PADs, a connection test on whether the respective PADs are connected to the LEAD by their corresponding bonding wires, can be done.
  • Furthermore, an advantageous effect can be obtained in that since the semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip [0192] 255) further includes the selector (400) for selecting the two PADs to be measured, the PADs for carrying out the connection test are selected to allow a current measurement.
  • Eleventh Embodiment [0193]
  • FIG. 16 is a plan view showing a semiconductor integrated circuit device according to the eleventh embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 16, [0194] reference numeral 502 indicates a semiconductor integrated circuit device, and reference numeral 256 indicates a semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip), respectively. Reference numerals 430 a-430 c indicate pads (PADs) of the Chip256, and reference numerals 480 a, 480 b and 481 a-481 e indicate chip-in wires, respectively. Reference numerals 440 a-440 d indicate diodes which constitute temperature sensors. Reference numeral 401 indicates a selector, and reference numeral 450 indicates a voltmeter, respectively. Reference numeral 460 indicates ground (GND).
  • Electrical connections will next be explained. [0195]
  • The diodes [0196] 440 a-440 d are connected in series. The anode of the diode 440 a, the anode of the diode 440 b, the anode of the diode 440 c, the anode of the diode 440 d, and the cathode of the diode 440 d are respectively connected to the selector 401 by the chip-in wires 481 a, 481 b, 481 c, 481 d and 481 e. The anode of the diode 440 a is connected even to the PAD 430 c, and the cathode of the diode 440 d is connected to the ground (GND) 460. An external power (not shown) for causing a current to flow through the diodes 440 a-440 d connected in series is connected to the PAD 430 c. As shown in FIG. 16, the series-connected diodes 440 a-440 d are linearly disposed along one direction on the plane of the Chip256. The selector 401 is connected to the PAD 430 a and PAD 430 b by the chip-in wire 480 a and the chip-in wire 480 b, and the voltmeter 450 is connected between the PAD 430 a and the PAD 430 b. A register (not shown) is connected to the selector 401 and PADs (not shown) are connected to the register.
  • The operation of the semiconductor integrated circuit device will next be described. [0197]
  • In order to select any one of the diodes [0198] 440 a-440 d, based on select data stored in the register (not shown), the selector 401 connects a pair of the chip-in wires of the chip-in wires 481 a-481 e to the chip-in wire 480 a and the chip-in wire 480 b connected to the PAD 430 a and PAD 430 b. The voltmeter 450 measures a voltage between the anode and cathode of the diode connected with the pair of chip-in wires connected to the PAD 430 a and PAD 430 b via the selector 401. The temperature of the Chip 256 placed in the position where the diode selected by the selector 401 is disposed, can be recognized based on the voltage measured by the voltmeter 450. The selector 401 selects the continuously-connected two or more diodes of the diodes 440 a-440 d, based on the select data stored in the register (not shown). A whole voltage of the continuously-connected two or more diodes may be measured by the voltmeter 450.
  • As described above, the semiconductor integrated [0199] circuit device 502 according to the eleventh embodiment has a semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip 256) provided with a plurality of PADs (PADs 430 a-430 c), and a plurality of temperature sensors (440 a-440 d) for measuring a temperature distribution within the semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip 256).
  • Further, in the semiconductor integrated [0200] circuit device 502 according to the eleventh embodiment, the plurality of temperature sensors (440 a-440 d) are disposed within a semiconductor integrated circuit chip as an array comprising a plurality of temperature sensors connected in series.
  • Furthermore, in the semiconductor integrated [0201] circuit device 502 according to the eleventh embodiment, the semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip 256) further includes a selector (401) for selecting the temperature sensors (440 a-440 d).
  • According to the eleventh embodiment as described above, an advantageous effect is obtained in that since the plurality of temperature sensors ([0202] 440 a-440 d) for measuring a temperature distribution within the semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip 256) are provided, the temperature distribution within the semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip 256) is recognized and thereby estimated, thereby making it possible to reduce the size of the semiconductor integrated circuit chip.
  • An advantageous effect is obtained in that since the plurality of temperature sensors ([0203] 440 a-440 d) are disposed within the semiconductor integrated circuit chip as the array comprising the plurality of temperature sensors connected in series, a temperature distribution at a position along the array comprised of the temperature sensors can be recognized.
  • An advantageous effect is obtained in that since the semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip [0204] 256) further includes the selector (401) for selecting the temperature sensors (440 a-440 d), temperatures at positions where the respective temperature sensors are disposed, can be measured.
  • Twelfth Embodiment [0205]
  • FIG. 17 is a plan view showing a semiconductor integrated circuit device according to a twelfth embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 17, [0206] reference numeral 503 indicates a semiconductor integrated circuit device, and reference numeral 257 indicates a semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip), respectively. Reference numerals 431 a-431 c indicate pads (PADs) of the Chip257. Reference numerals 482 a, 482 b, 483 a-481 e, 484 a-484 c, 485 a-485 c and 486 indicate chip-in wires respectively. Reference numerals 441 a-441 d, 442 a-442 d and 443 a-443 d indicate diodes which constitute temperature sensors. Reference numeral 402 indicates a selector, and reference numeral 451 indicates a voltmeter, respectively. Reference numerals 461 a-461 c indicate grounds (GNDs). Reference numeral 470 indicates a switch.
  • Electrical connections will next be described. [0207]
  • The diodes [0208] 441 a-441 d are connected in series. The anode of the diode 441 a, the anode of the diode 441 b, the anode of the diode 441 c, the anode of the diode 441 d and the cathode of the diode 441 d are respectively connected to the selector 402 by the chip-in wires 483 a, 483 b, 483 c, 483 d and 483 e. The diodes 442 a-442 d and the diodes 443 a-443 d are connected in series and connected to the selector 402 in a manner similar to the diodes 441 a-441 d. The anode of the diode 441 a is connected even to the switch 470 by the chip-in wire 484 a, and the cathode of the diode 441 d is connected even to the ground (GND) 461 a by the chip-in wire 485 a. The anode of the diode 442 a is connected even to the switch 470 by the chip-in wire 484 b, and the cathode of the diode 442 d is connected even to the ground (GND) 461 b by the chip-in wire 485 b. The anode of the diode 443 a is connected even to the switch 470 by the chip-in wire 484 c, and the cathode of the diode 443 d is connected even to the ground (GND) 461 c by the chip-in wire 485 c. As shown in FIG. 17, the series-connected diodes 441 a-441 d, the series-connected diodes 442 a-442 d and the series-connected diodes 443 a-443 d respectively constitute arrays comprising a plurality of temperature sensors linearly disposed along one direction on the plane of the Chip257. The arrays comprising these plural temperature sensors are parallel-connected to one another and disposed along a direction orthogonal to the one direction on the plane of the Chip 257. The selector 402 is connected to the PAD431 a and PAD431 b by the chip-in wire 482 a and the chip-in wire 482 b, and the voltmeter 451 is connected between the PAD431 a and the PAD431 b. A register (not shown) is connected to the selector 402, and PADs (not shown) are connected to the register. The switch 470 is connected to the PAD431 c by the chip-in wire 486. An external power supply (not shown) for allowing currents to flow through the diodes 441 a through 441 d, 442 a through 442 d and 443 a through 443 d connected in series is connected to the PAD431 c.
  • The operation of the semiconductor integrated circuit device will next be described. [0209]
  • In order to select any one of the arrays [0210] 441 a-441 d, 442 a-442 d and 443 a-443 d comprising the series-connected diodes, based on select data stored in the register (not shown), the switch 470 connects any one of the chip-in wires 484 a through 484 c to the PAD 431 c. In order to select the diode of any one of the arrays of the series-connected diodes, which has been selected by the switch 470, based on the select data stored in the register (not shown), the selector 402 connects a pair of chip-in wires of the chip-in wires 483 a through 483 e to the chip-in wire 482 a and chip-in wire 482 b connected to the PAD 431 a and PAD 431 b. The voltmeter 451 measures a voltage between the anode and cathode of the diode connected with the pair of chip-in wires connected to the PAD 431 a and PAD431 b via the selector 402. The temperature of the Chip257 placed in the position where the diode selected by the selector 402 is disposed, can be recognized based on the voltage measured by the voltmeter 451. The selector 402 selects the continuously-connected two or more diodes of the array of the series-connected diodes selected by the switch 470, based on the select data stored in the register (not shown). Then, a whole voltage across the continuously-connected two or more diodes may also be measured by the voltmeter 451.
  • As described above, the semiconductor integrated [0211] circuit device 503 according to the twelfth embodiment has a semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip 257) provided with a plurality of PADs (PADs 431 a-431 c), and a plurality of temperature sensors (441 a-441 d, 442 a-442 d and 443 a-443 d) for measuring a temperature distribution within the semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip 257).
  • Further, in the semiconductor integrated [0212] circuit device 503 according to the twelfth embodiment, the plurality of temperature sensors (441 a-441 d, 442 a-442 d and 443 a-443 d) are disposed within a semiconductor integrated circuit chip as plural arrays (441 a-441 d, 442 a-442 d and 443 a-443 d) in which arrays comprising a plurality of temperature sensors connected in series are parallel-connected to one another.
  • Furthermore, in the semiconductor integrated [0213] circuit device 503 according to the twelfth embodiment, the semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip 257) further includes a switch (470) for selecting arrays comprising temperature sensors and a selector (402) for selecting the temperature sensors of the respective arrays.
  • According to the twelfth embodiment as described above, an advantageous effect is obtained in that since the plurality of temperature sensors ([0214] 441 a-441 d, 442 a-442 d and 443 a-443 d) for measuring a temperature distribution lying within the semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip 257) are provided, the temperature distribution within the semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip 257) is recognized and thereby estimated, thereby making it possible to reduce the size of the semiconductor integrated circuit chip.
  • An advantageous effect is obtained in that since the plurality of temperature sensors ([0215] 441 a-441 d, 442 a-442 d and 443 a-443 d) are disposed within the semiconductor integrated circuit chip as the plural arrays (441 a-441 d, 442 a-442 d and 443 a-443 d) in which the arrays comprising the plurality of temperature sensors connected in series are parallel-connected to one another, temperature distributions at positions along the individuals of the arrays comprising the temperature sensors can be recognized.
  • An advantageous effect is obtained in that since the semiconductor integrated circuit chip (Chip[0216] 257) further includes a switch (470) for selecting the arrays comprised of the temperature sensors, and the selector (402) for selecting the temperature sensors of the respective arrays, temperatures at positions where the respective temperature sensors are disposed, can be measured.

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What is claimed is:
1. A semiconductor integrated circuit device, comprising:
at least two semiconductor integrated circuit chips respectively provided with a plurality of PADs;
a plurality of LEADs disposed around arrays of said semiconductor integrated circuit chips; and
a plurality of bonding wires;
wherein said plurality of bonding wires are connected so as not to straddle one semiconductor integrated circuit chip and allow wiring between said PADs of the other integrated circuit chip and said LEADs.
2. The semiconductor integrated circuit device according to claim 1, wherein the one semiconductor integrated circuit chip includes I/F functions between the other semiconductor integrated circuit chip and LEADs.
3. The semiconductor integrated circuit device according to claim 1, further including a third semiconductor integrated circuit chip provided with a plurality of PADs, and
wherein said third semiconductor integrated circuit chip includes I/F functions between the other semiconductor integrated circuit chip and the one semiconductor integrated circuit chip, and I/F functions between the one semiconductor integrated circuit chip and LEADs.
4. The semiconductor integrated circuit device according to claim 1, further including,
a third semiconductor integrated circuit chip disposed under the one semiconductor integrated circuit chip; and
a height adjusting semiconductor integrated circuit chip provided with a plurality of PADs, which is disposed on said third semiconductor integrated circuit chip, adjacent to the one semiconductor integrated circuit chip, and
wherein said height adjusting semiconductor integrated circuit chip has I/F functions between the other semiconductor integrated circuit chip and LEADs, and
the plurality of PADs of said height adjusting semiconductor integrated circuit chip are disposed on the same plane as the plurality of PADs of the other semiconductor integrated circuit chip.
5. The semiconductor integrated circuit device according to claim 1, further including an I/F semiconductor integrated circuit chip provided with a plurality of PADs, which is disposed under the one semiconductor integrated circuit chip, and
wherein said I/F semiconductor integrated circuit chip has I/F functions between the other semiconductor integrated circuit chip and LEADs.
6. The semiconductor integrated circuit device according to claim 1, including LEADs which extend under the one semiconductor integrated circuit chip and reach their corresponding positions adjacent to the other semiconductor integrated circuit chip.
7. A semiconductor integrated circuit device, comprising:
a semiconductor integrated circuit chip provided with a plurality of PADs;
a plurality of LEADs disposed around said semiconductor integrated circuit chip; and
two bonding wires for connecting one LEAD of said plurality of LEADs to the two PADs of said plurality of PADs.
8. The semiconductor integrated circuit device according to claim 7, wherein said semiconductor integrated circuit chip includes PADs for measuring a current flowing between two PADs connected to one LEAD by two bonding wires to thereby effect a connection test on the two bonding wires.
9. A semiconductor integrated circuit device, comprising:
a semiconductor integrated circuit chip provided with a plurality of PADs;
a plurality of LEADs disposed around said semiconductor integrated circuit chip; and
a bonding wire for connecting between power supplies lying within said semiconductor integrated circuit chip.
10. A semiconductor integrated circuit device, comprising:
a semiconductor integrated circuit chip provided with a plurality of PADs;
one or a plurality of LEADs disposed around an array of said semiconductor integrated circuit chip; and
a plurality of bonding wires;
wherein at least one LEAD of said plurality of LEADs is connected to two or more PADs of the plurality of PADs by the corresponding bonding wires of said plurality of bonding wires.
11. The semiconductor integrated circuit device according to claim 10, wherein a LEAD connected to two or more PADs includes portions extending along the periphery of the array of said semiconductor integrated circuit chip.
12. The semiconductor integrated circuit device according to claim 10, wherein a LEAD connected to two or more PADs includes portions extending along the periphery of the array of said semiconductor integrated circuit chip and is connected to LEADs different from the LEAD connected to the two or more PADs by bonding wires.
13. The semiconductor integrated circuit device according to claim 10, wherein a LEAD connected to two or more PADs includes portions extending along the periphery of the array of said semiconductor integrated circuit chip.
14. A semiconductor integrated circuit device, comprising:
a semiconductor integrated circuit chip provided with a plurality of PADs; and
a plurality of temperature sensors for measuring a temperature distribution within said semiconductor integrated circuit chip.
15. The semiconductor integrated circuit device according to claim 14, wherein said plurality of temperature sensors are disposed within said semiconductor integrated circuit chip as plural arrays in which the arrays comprising the plurality of temperature sensors connected in series are parallel-connected to one another.
16. The semiconductor integrated circuit device according to claim 15, wherein said semiconductor integrated circuit chip further includes,
a switch for selecting the arrays comprising the temperature sensors, and
a selector for selecting the temperature sensors of the respective arrays.
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