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As AI and HPC chip sizes continue to expand rapidly, advanced packaging is facing multiple challenges, including area utilization efficiency, warpage control, and cost structure. Although traditional CoWoS technology has established a critical position in the high-performance computing market, the physical limitations of circular wafers and ABF substrates are gradually becoming more apparent, making panel-level packaging an inevitable next step. This article explains the development background and technical characteristics of CoPoS packaging, while also comparing the differences between CoPoS and earlier CoWoS and CoWoP technologies. By adopting square glass panels as the core of its CoPoS architecture, CoPoS addresses the needs of larger and more highly integrated packages through higher unit throughput and improved structural stability, while also driving a new wave of growth momentum across equipment makers and the broader supply chain.
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