ITEN and A*STAR IME have announced a significant advancement in the integration of ITEN’s micro batteries with A*STAR IME’s advanced packaging platform. This development facilitates the creation of in-package energy storage solutions, promoting more efficient, compact, and reliable system-in-package (SiP) designs.
This innovation marks notable progress in SiP technology by embedding ITEN’s high-performance solid-state batteries at the wafer level. The collaboration successfully demonstrates the integration of non-volatile energy storage directly within advanced packaging, enhancing energy efficiency and operational reliability of electronic components.
- Enhanced Efficiency: The seamless integration optimizes energy transfer and minimizes power loss, leading to improved overall performance.
- Compact Design: Incorporating micro batteries within the packaging reduces the device footprint, making it ideal for next-generation portable and wearable devices.
- Increased Reliability: Integrating components into a single package decreases assembly complexity and improves interconnect reliability by reducing the number of solder joints and connectors, thereby lowering potential points of failure.
The partnership also emphasizes a commitment to environmental sustainability. ITEN’s batteries are free from hazardous materials, offering a safer and more eco-friendly alternative. This innovation supports longer device lifespans and reduces the need for external power components, contributing to the reduction of electronic waste.
Looking ahead, this achievement signifies the beginning of a new era in packaging innovation, particularly for 3D chip integration architectures with built-in energy sources. ITEN and A*STAR IME are exploring future applications in consumer electronics, medical devices, and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, where compactness and energy efficiency are crucial.
“We are pleased to collaborate with ITEN to develop breakthrough advanced packaging technologies that meet the needs of the growing microelectronics market. Such efforts will enable new applications of SiP, creating new market opportunities,” said Terence Gan, Executive Director of A*STAR IME.
Vincent Cobee, CEO of ITEN, added, “A*STAR IME’s strong knowledge and expertise in advanced packaging technologies support us in accelerating the development of new micro batteries optimized for integration into SiP. This is a major step forward in addressing the challenges of energy efficiency across a wide spectrum of applications.”
Source: Business Wire
