Known Good Die

14 Packaging, Assembly, Chiplets & 3D Integration

Notation KGD

Definition

Known Good Die (KGD) is bare semiconductor die that has been tested to a defined quality and reliability level before being committed to assembly.

Application

Used in multichip modules, chiplets, 2.5D/3D integration, and high-value packages to reduce yield loss caused by assembling defective die.

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known-good die; tested bare die

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