A method of forming a multiconductor via includes forming at least one
seed layer in at least one through-hole of a substrate, selectively
patterning the seed layer to form a plurality of laterally separated
regions, and depositing metal upon the regions. Alternatively, a
through-hole may be substantially filled with dielectric material, a
plurality of smaller through-holes may be formed in the dielectric
material, and conductive material may be deposited in the smaller holes.
Another method includes forming laterally separated protruding structures
in a cavity of a substrate, depositing conductive material over the
structures and dielectric material between the structures, and thinning
the substrate. Alternatively, conductive nanotubes may be formed in the
cavity, and dielectric material may be deposited that surrounds the
nanotubes. A method of forming a multichip module includes forming at
least one via extending through a plurality of stacked dice that includes
a plurality of conductive elements.