SYSTEM AND METHOD TO TRACK AND AUTHENTICATE SEMICONDUCTOR CHIPS, MULTI-CHIP PACKAGE MODULES, AND THEIR DERIVATIVE SYSTEM PRODUCTS

摘要

A method for providing identity authentication and tracking for a multi-chip package (MCP) module or a designated semiconductor chip (12) formed inside a MCP module where the MCP module is provided with a first communication function includes providing a communication element (14) formed on the MCP base where the communication element includes a memory unit for storing identification information; providing an electrical connection (16) between the communication element and the designated semiconductor chip (12); accessing by the designated semiconductor chip the information stored in the memory unit of the communication element through the electrical connection; and providing the information stored in the communication element to a system outside of the MCP module through the first communication function where the information is used at least to track or authenticate the MCP module or the designated semiconductor chip of the MCP module.