Abstract:
Various techniques for edge stress reduction in glass cores and related devices and methods are disclosed. In one example, a microelectronic assembly includes a glass core having a bottom surface, a top surface opposite the bottom surface, and one or more sidewalls extending between the bottom surface and the top surface, and further includes a panel of an organic material, wherein the glass core is embedded within the panel. In another example, a microelectronic assembly includes a glass core as in the first example, where an angle between a portion of an individual sidewall and one of the bottom surface or the top surface is greater than 90 degrees. In yet another example, a microelectronic assembly includes a glass core as in the first example, and further includes a pattern of a material on one of the one or more sidewalls.
Abstract:
A method of fabricating an RF filter on a semiconductor package comprises forming a first dielectric buildup film. A second dielectric buildup film is formed over the first dielectric buildup film, the second dielectric buildup film comprising a dielectric material that contains a metallization catalyst, wherein the dielectric material comprises one of an epoxy-polymer blend dielectric material, silicon dioxide and silicon nitride, and a low-k dielectric. A trench is formed in the second dielectric buildup film with laser ablation, wherein the laser ablation selectively activates sidewalls of the trench for electroless metal deposition. A metal selectively is plated to sidewalls of the trench based at least in part on the metallization catalyst and immersion in an electroless solution. A low-loss buildup film is formed over the metal that substantially fills the trench.
Abstract:
Conductive routes for an electronic substrate may be fabricated by forming an opening in a material, using existing laser drilling or lithography tools and materials, followed by selectively plating a metal on the sidewalls of the opening. The processes of the present description may result in significantly higher patterning resolution or feature scaling (up to 2× improvement in patterning density/resolution). In addition to improved patterning resolution, the embodiments of the present description may also result in higher aspect ratios of the conductive routes, which can result in improved signaling, reduced latency, and improved yield.
Abstract:
Embodiments of the present disclosure describe selective metallization of an integrated circuit (IC) substrate. In one embodiment, an integrated circuit (IC) substrate may include a dielectric material and metal crystals having a polyhedral shape dispersed in the dielectric material and bonded with a ligand that is to ablate when exposed to laser light such that the metal crystals having the ablated ligand are activated to provide a catalyst for selective electroless deposition of a metal. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.
Abstract:
Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to integrated circuit (IC) package assemblies with three-dimensional (3D) integration of multiple dies, as well as corresponding fabrication methods and systems incorporating such 3D IC package assemblies. A bumpless build-up layer (BBUL) package substrate may be formed on a first die, such as a microprocessor die. Laser radiation may be used to form an opening in a die backside film to expose TSV pads on the back side of the first die. A second die, such as a memory die stack, may be coupled to the first die by die interconnects formed between corresponding TSVs of the first and second dies. Underfill material may be applied to fill some or all of any remaining gap between the first and second dies, and/or an encapsulant may be applied over the second die and/or package substrate. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.
Abstract:
Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to integrated circuit (IC) package assemblies with three-dimensional (3D) integration of multiple dies, as well as corresponding fabrication methods and systems incorporating such 3D IC package assemblies. A bumpless build-up layer (BBUL) package substrate may be formed on a first die, such as a microprocessor die. Laser radiation may be used to form an opening in a die backside film to expose TSV pads on the back side of the first die. A second die, such as a memory die stack, may be coupled to the first die by die interconnects formed between corresponding TSVs of the first and second dies. Underfill material may be applied to fill some or all of any remaining gap between the first and second dies, and/or an encapsulant may be applied over the second die and/or package substrate. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.
Abstract:
An electronic device and associated methods are disclosed. In one example, the electronic device includes a photonic die and at least one optical fiber. Devices and methods are shown that include an optical coupler and one or more correction regions to align a beam between the photonic die and the optical fiber.
Abstract:
Described are microelectronic devices including an embedded microelectronic package for use as an integrated voltage regulator with a microelectronic system. The microelectronic package can include a substrate and a magnetic foil. The substrate can define at least one layer having one or more of electrically conductive elements separated by a dielectric material. The magnetic foil can have ferromagnetic alloy ribbons and can be embedded within the substrate adjacent to the one or more of electrically conductive elements. The magnetic foil can be positioned to interface with and be spaced from the one or more of electrically conductive element.
Abstract:
A filter structure comprises a first dielectric buildup film. A second dielectric buildup film is over the first dielectric buildup film, the second dielectric buildup film including a metallization catalyst. A trench is in the second dielectric buildup film. A metal is selectively plated to sidewalls of the trench based at least in part on the metallization catalyst. A low-loss buildup film is over the metal that substantially fills the trench.
Abstract:
A package for an electronic device may include a first layer. The first layer may include a first dielectric material. The first layer may have a planar first surface. The first layer may have a variable thickness. A second layer may be coupled to the first layer. The second layer may include a second dielectric material and may have a planar second surface. The second layer may have a variable thickness. A seam may be located at an interface between the first layer and the second layer, and the seam may have an undulating profile. The package may include at least one electrical trace, for example located in the first layer or the second layer.