Abstract:
Systems and methods include a first semiconductor die (100) with a substrate (104) having a first side (102) and a second side (106) opposite to the first side. A first set of electronic elements (110a) is integrated on the first side. A second set of electronic elements (108a, b,c) is integrated on the second side. One or more through- substrate vias (112) through the substrate are used to couple one or more of the first set of electronic elements and one or more of the second set of electronic elements. The through-substrate vias may be through-silicon vias (TSVs) or a through-glass vias (TGVs). The first semiconductor die (100) may be stacked with a second semiconductor die (202), with the first side or the second side of the first semiconductor die interfacing an active side of the second semiconductor die.
Abstract:
An integrated interposer between a first component and a second component includes a substrate. The substrate may have thermal and/or mechanical properties with values lying between the thermal and/or mechanical properties of the first component and the second component. Active devices are disposed on a first surface of the substrate. A contact layer is coupled to the active devices and configured to couple at least the first component and a third component to the integrated interposer. At least one through via(s) is coupled to the contact layer and extends through the substrate to a second surface of the substrate. An interconnect layer is disposed on the second surface of the substrate and coupled to the at least one through via(s). The interconnect layer is configured to couple the second component to the integrated interposer.
Abstract:
Some features pertain to an integrated device that includes a substrate, several metal layers coupled to the substrate, several dielectric layers coupled to the substrate, a first metal redistribution layer coupled to one of the metal layers, and a second metal redistribution layer coupled to the first metal redistribution layer. The first and second metal redistribution layers are configured to operate as a toroid inductor in the integrated device. In some implementations, the integrated device also includes a third metal redistribution layer. The third metal redistribution layer is coupled to the first and second metal redistribution layers. The third metal redistribution layer is a via. In some implementations, the first, second, and third metal redistribution layers are configured to operate as a toroid inductor in the integrated device. In some implementations, the first, second, and third redistribution layers form a set of windings for the toroid inductor.
Abstract:
A semiconductor component (such as a semiconductor wafer or semiconductor die) includes a substrate having a front side and a back side. The semiconductor die/wafer also includes a stress balance layer on the back side of the substrate. An active layer deposited on the front side of the substrate creates an unbalanced stress in the semiconductor wafer/die. The stress balance layer balances stress in the semiconductor wafer/die. The stress in the stress balance layer approximately equals the stress in the active layer. Balancing stress in the semiconductor component prevents warpage of the semiconductor wafer/die.
Abstract:
Some implementations provide an interposer that includes a substrate, a via in the substrate, and an oxidation layer. The via includes a metal material. The oxidation layer is between the via and the substrate. In some implementations, the substrate is a silicon substrate. In some implementations, the oxidation layer is a thermal oxide formed by exposing the substrate to heat. In some implementations, the oxidation layer is configured to provide electrical insulation between the via and the substrate. In some implementations, the interposer also includes an insulation layer. In some implementations, the insulation layer is a polymer layer. In some implementations, the interposer also includes at least one interconnect on the surface of the interposer. The at least one interconnect is positioned on the surface of the interposer such that the oxidation layer is between the interconnect and the substrate.
Abstract:
For a semiconductor wafer substrate (102) having an inter layer dielectric (110), a through - silicon via may be formed in the substrate by first depositing an etch stop film (202) on top of the inter layer dielectric, followed by etching an opening (204) through the etch stop film, the interlayer dielectric, and into the substrate. A dielectric liner (206) is then deposited over the etch stop film and into the opening. For some embodiments, the dielectric liner may be etched away except for those portions adhering to the sidewall of the opening. Then a conductive material (208) may be deposited into the opening and on the etch stop film. The excess conductive material may then be removed, and for some embodiments the etch stop film may also be removed.
Abstract:
A surface preparation method for improved adhesion in an electronic package system. The method of improving adhesion in the electronic package system includes depositing a passivation layer on a bonding surface and roughening at least a portion of the passivation layer. A coating material is deposited on the passivation layer. The bonding surface can be part of a semiconductor or package substrate. The roughening process can be performed by a chemical or mechanical process. In another embodiment, an electronic package system includes a bonding surface of a semiconductor or package substrate. A passivation layer is deposited on the bonding surface and a portion of the passivation layer is roughened for improved adhesion. A coating material is deposited on the roughened portion of the passivation layer.
Abstract:
A barrier layer deposited on the passivation layer of a semiconductor die decreases adhesion of glue used during stacking of semiconductor dies by altering chemical or structural properties of the passivation layer. During detachment of a carrier wafer from a wafer, the barrier layer reduces glue residue on the wafer by modifying the surface of the passivation layer. The barrier layer may be insulating films such as silicon dioxide, silicon nitride, silicon carbide, polytetrafluoroethylene, organic layers, or epoxy and may be less than two micrometers in thickness. Additionally, the barrier layer may be used to reduce topography of the semiconductor die to decrease adhesion of glues.
Abstract:
An integrated circuit package has a die or die stack with through silicon vias embedded in a package substrate. A method of producing an integrated circuit package embeds at least one die with a through silicon via in a package substrate. The package substrate provides a protective cover for the die or die stack.
Abstract:
Systems and methods include a first semiconductor die (100) with a substrate (104) having a first side (102) and a second side (106) opposite to the first side. A first set of electronic elements (110a) is integrated on the first side. A second set of electronic elements (108a, b,c) is integrated on the second side. One or more through- substrate vias (112) through the substrate are used to couple one or more of the first set of electronic elements and one or more of the second set of electronic elements. The through-substrate vias may be through-silicon vias (TSVs) or a through-glass vias (TGVs). The first semiconductor die (100) may be stacked with a second semiconductor die (202), with the first side or the second side of the first semiconductor die interfacing an active side of the second semiconductor die.