Abstract:
Integrated circuit (IC) packages employing split, double-sided IC metallization structures to facilitate a semiconductor die ("IC die") module employing stacked dice, and related fabrication methods are disclosed. Multiple IC dice in the IC package (200) are stacked and bonded together in a back-to-back, top (204(2), 204(3)) and bottom (204(1)) IC die configuration in an IC die module, which can minimize the overall height of the IC package. The metallization structure is split between separate top (206T) and bottom (206B) metallization structures adjacent to respective top and bottom surfaces of the IC die module to facilitate die-to-die and external electrical connections to the dice. The top and bottom metallization structures can be double-sided by exposing substrate interconnects (210,212) on respective inner and outer surfaces for respective die and external electrical interconnections. In other exemplary aspects, the top and bottom metallization structures can include redistribution layers (RDLs) to provide increased electrical conductivity between die interconnects and substrate interconnects.
Abstract:
An integrated package may be manufactured in a die (110) face up orientation with a component (140) proximate to the attached die by creating a cavity (130) in the mold compound (120) during fabrication. The cavity is created with an adhesive layer (132) on the bottom to hold a component such that the top surface of the component is co-planar with the top surface of the attached die. This may allow backside grinding to take place that will not damage the component because the top surface alignment between the attached die and the component prevents the depth of the cavity from extending into the portion of the package that is ground away.
Abstract:
Packages are configured to include an electromagnetic interference (EMI) shield. According to one example, a package includes a substrate (302), an electrical component (304), and an EMI shield (602). The substrate includes a first surface and a second surface. The electrical component may be coupled to the first side of the substrate. The EMI shield is formed with at least one passive device (312). The at least one passive device is coupled to the first surface of the substrate. The at least one passive device is located laterally to the at least one electrical component, and extends along at least a portion of the electrical component. Other aspects, embodiments, and features are also included.
Abstract:
Examples of semiconductor packages with stacked RDLs described herein may include, for example, a first RDL comprising multiple RDL layers coupled to a second RDL comprising multiple RDL layers using copper pillars and an underfill in place of a conventional substrate. The examples herein may use RDLs instead of substrates to achieve smaller design feature size (x, y dimensions reduction), thinner copper layers and less metal usage (z dimension reduction), flexibility to attach semiconductor dies and surface mount devices (SMD) on either side of the package, and less number of built-up RDL layers.
Abstract:
An integrated circuit (IC) package that includes a first die, a wire bond coupled to the first die, a first encapsulation layer that at least partially encapsulates the first die and the wire bond, a second die, a redistribution portion coupled to the second die, and a second encapsulation layer that at least partially encapsulates the second die. In some implementations, the wire bond is coupled to the redistribution portion. In some implementations, the integrated circuit (IC) package further includes a package interconnect that is at least partially encapsulated by the second encapsulation layer. In some implementations, the integrated circuit (IC) package further includes a via that is at least partially encapsulated by the second encapsulation layer. In some implementations, the integrated circuit (IC) package has a height of about 500 microns (μm) or less.
Abstract:
A package may include a die proximate to a structure having a substrate with interconnects and a first component coupled to the interconnects. The die may be face up or face down. The package may include a first redistribution layer coupling the die to the interconnects of the structure and a mold compound covering the die and maybe the structure.
Abstract:
To achieve a package-on-package having an advantageously reduced height, a first package substrate (200,700) has a window sized (215,715) to receive a second package die (305,715). The first package substrate (200,700) interconnects to the second package substrate (110) through a plurality of package-to-package interconnects (400) such that the first and second substrates are separated by a gap. The second package die has a thickness greater than the gap such that the second package die is at least partially disposed within the first package substrate's window.
Abstract:
A package that includes a first substrate, an integrated device coupled to the first substrate, a second substrate coupled to the integrated device, and an encapsulation layer located between the first substrate and the second substrate. The second substrate is configured to operate as a heat spreader. The second substrate is configured to be free of an electrical connection with the integrated device.
Abstract:
A package including a die (110) proximate to a structure (130) having a substrate (131) with interconnects (132) and a first component (133) coupled to the interconnects. The substrate is oriented at an angle greater than 10 degrees relative to a face of the die. The die (110) may be face up or face down. The package includes a first redistribution layer (150) coupling the die to the interconnects (132) of the structure and a mold compound (120) at least partially covering the die (110) and the structure (130).
Abstract:
Some features pertain to an integrated device that includes a first substrate, a first solder resist layer coupled to the first substrate, a second solder resist layer coupled to the first solder resist layer, and an opening in the first and second solder resist layers, the opening comprising a sidewall completely covered with the second solder resist layer, where a sidewall of the second solder resist layer covers a sidewall of the first solder resist layer. In some implementations, the opening is at least partially filled with an electrically conductive material. The electrically conductive material includes one of solder and/or an interconnect. The integrated device includes a first interconnect coupled to the electrically conductive material. The first interconnect is one of at least a solder, and/or an interconnect ball. In some implementations, the integrated device includes a pad coupled to the substrate, and a first interconnect coupled to the pad.