公开(公告)号：US11101732B2

公开(公告)日：2021-08-24

申请号：US16943139

申请日：2020-07-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Sanjay Dabral ,  David A. Secker ,  Jun Zhai ,  Ralf M. Schmitt ,  Vidhya Ramachandran ,  Wenjie Mao

IPC: H02M3/07 ,  G05F3/10 ,  H01L29/66 ,  H01L23/00 ,  H01L23/522

Abstract: Power management systems are described. In an embodiment, a power management system includes a voltage source, a circuit load located within a chip, and a switched capacitor voltage regulator (SCVR) coupled to voltage source and the circuit load to receive an input voltage from the voltage source and supply an output voltage to the circuit load. The SCVR may include circuitry located within the chip and a discrete integrated passive device (IPD) connected to the chip.

公开(公告)号：US20210217702A1

公开(公告)日：2021-07-15

申请号：US17216278

申请日：2021-03-29

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Sanjay Dabral ,  Jun Zhai

IPC: H01L23/538 ,  H01L23/488 ,  H01L23/00 ,  H01L25/18 ,  H01L21/66 ,  H01L23/522 ,  H01L23/528 ,  H01L23/58 ,  H01L23/498

Abstract: Stitched die structures, and methods for interconnecting die are described. In an embodiment, a stitched die structure includes a semiconductor substrate that includes a first die first die area of a first die and a second die area of a second die separate from the first die area. A back-end-of-the-line (BEOL) build-up structure spans over the first die area and the second die area, and includes a first metallic seal directly over a first peripheral area of the first die area, a second metallic seal directly over a second peripheral area of the second die area, and a die-to-die routing extending through the first metallic seal and the second metallic seal to electrically connect the first die to the second die.

公开(公告)号：US20210159180A1

公开(公告)日：2021-05-27

申请号：US17166795

申请日：2021-02-03

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Jun Zhai ,  Chonghua Zhong ,  Kunzhong Hu

IPC: H01L23/538 ,  H01L21/48 ,  H01L21/683 ,  H01L23/498 ,  H01L25/00 ,  H01L23/16 ,  H01L23/00 ,  H01L25/10 ,  H01L25/065

Abstract: Multiple component package structures are described in which an interposer chiplet is integrated to provide fine routing between components. In an embodiment, the interposer chiplet and a plurality of conductive vias are encapsulated in an encapsulation layer. A first plurality of terminals of the first and second components may be in electrical connection with the plurality of conductive pillars and a second plurality of terminals of first and second components may be in electrical connection with the interposer chiplet.

公开(公告)号：US20210125967A1

公开(公告)日：2021-04-29

申请号：US16869468

申请日：2020-05-07

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Jun Zhai

IPC: H01L25/065

Abstract: Reconstructed 3DIC structures and methods of manufacture are described. In an embodiment, one or more dies in each package level of a 3DIC are both functional chips and/or stitching devices for two or more dies in an adjacent package level. Thus, each die can function as a communication bridge between two other dies/chiplets in addition to performing a separate chip core function.

公开(公告)号：US20210020610A1

公开(公告)日：2021-01-21

申请号：US16991908

申请日：2020-08-12

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Chonghua Zhong ,  Jun Zhai ,  Kunzhong Hu

IPC: H01L25/065 ,  H01L23/24 ,  H01L23/538 ,  H01L23/00 ,  H01L25/18 ,  H01L25/00

Abstract: Package structure with folded die arrangements and methods of fabrication are described. In an embodiment, a package structure includes a first die and vertical interposer side-by-side. A second die is face down on an electrically connected with the vertical interposer, and a local interposer electrically connects the first die with the vertical interposer.

公开(公告)号：US10818632B1

公开(公告)日：2020-10-27

申请号：US15943673

申请日：2018-04-02

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Vidhya Ramachandran ,  Jun Zhai ,  Chonghua Zhong ,  Kunzhong Hu ,  Shawn Searles ,  Joseph T. DiBene, II ,  Mengzhi Pang

IPC: H01L23/00 ,  H01L21/66 ,  H01L21/77

Abstract: Systems that include integrated circuit dies and voltage regulator units are disclosed. Such systems may include a voltage regulator module and an integrated circuit mounted in a common system package. The voltage regulator module may include a voltage regulator circuit and one or more passive devices mounted to a common substrate, and the integrated circuit may include a System-on-a-chip. The system package may include an interconnect region that includes wires fabricated on multiple conductive layers within the interconnect region. At least one power supply terminal of the integrated circuit may be coupled to an output of the voltage regulator module via a wire included in the interconnect region.

公开(公告)号：US10411012B2

公开(公告)日：2019-09-10

申请号：US16042582

申请日：2018-07-23

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Jared L. Zerbe ,  Emerson S. Fang ,  Jun Zhai ,  Shawn Searles

IPC: H01L27/10 ,  H01L23/48 ,  H01L23/13 ,  H01L23/64 ,  H01L23/00 ,  H01L25/065 ,  H01L25/16 ,  H01L25/18 ,  H01L23/498 ,  H01G4/228 ,  H01L49/02 ,  H01L25/10 ,  H01L23/50

Abstract: A semiconductor device package is described that includes a power consuming device (such as an SOC device). The power consuming device may include one or more current consuming elements. A passive device may be coupled to the power consuming device. The passive device may include a plurality of passive elements formed on a semiconductor substrate. The passive elements may be arranged in an array of structures on the semiconductor substrate. The power consuming device and the passive device may be coupled using one or more terminals. The passive device and power consuming device coupling may be configured in such a way that the power consuming device determines functionally the way the passive device elements will be used.

公开(公告)号：US10290620B2

公开(公告)日：2019-05-14

申请号：US15420594

申请日：2017-01-31

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： John Bruno ,  Jun Zhai ,  Timothy J. Millet

IPC: H01L25/18 ,  H01L25/16 ,  H01L23/13 ,  H01L23/367 ,  H05K1/02 ,  H05K1/14 ,  H01L23/538 ,  H01L25/065 ,  H01L25/10 ,  H05K1/18

Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a processor die (e.g., an SoC) and one or more memory die (e.g., DRAM) coupled to a ball grid array (BGA) substrate. The processor die and the memory die are coupled to opposite sides of the BGA substrate using terminals (e.g., solder balls). The package may be coupled to a printed circuit board (PCB) using one or more terminals positioned around the perimeter of the processor die. The PCB may include a recess with at least part of the processor die being positioned in the recess. Positioning at least part of the processor die in the recess reduces the overall height of the semiconductor package assembly. A voltage regulator may also be coupled to the BGA substrate on the same side as the processor die with at least part of the voltage regulator being positioned in the recess a few millimeters from the processor die.

公开(公告)号：US20180358298A1

公开(公告)日：2018-12-13

申请号：US15817054

申请日：2017-11-17

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Jun Zhai ,  Chonghua Zhong ,  Kunzhong Hu

IPC: H01L23/538 ,  H01L21/48

CPC classification number: H01L23/5385 ,  H01L21/4846 ,  H01L21/4853 ,  H01L21/486 ,  H01L23/16 ,  H01L23/49827 ,  H01L23/5383 ,  H01L23/5384 ,  H01L23/5386 ,  H01L23/5389 ,  H01L24/13 ,  H01L24/16 ,  H01L24/17 ,  H01L24/19 ,  H01L24/32 ,  H01L24/73 ,  H01L24/81 ,  H01L24/92 ,  H01L24/96 ,  H01L25/0655 ,  H01L25/105 ,  H01L25/18 ,  H01L25/50 ,  H01L2224/0401 ,  H01L2224/04105 ,  H01L2224/12105 ,  H01L2224/131 ,  H01L2224/16227 ,  H01L2224/16235 ,  H01L2224/16237 ,  H01L2224/1703 ,  H01L2224/32225 ,  H01L2224/73204 ,  H01L2224/73253 ,  H01L2224/73267 ,  H01L2224/81005 ,  H01L2224/92125 ,  H01L2224/92225 ,  H01L2224/92244 ,  H01L2225/1023 ,  H01L2225/1058 ,  H01L2225/1094 ,  H01L2924/1431 ,  H01L2924/1432 ,  H01L2924/1434 ,  H01L2924/15192 ,  H01L2924/15311 ,  H01L2924/19011 ,  H01L2924/19041 ,  H01L2924/19042 ,  H01L2924/19043 ,  H01L2924/19105 ,  H01L2924/37001 ,  H01L2924/014 ,  H01L2924/00014

Abstract: Multiple component package structures are described in which an interposer chiplet is integrated to provide fine routing between components. In an embodiment, the interposer chiplet and a plurality of conductive vias are encapsulated in an encapsulation layer. A first plurality of terminals of the first and second components may be in electrical connection with the plurality of conductive pillars and a second plurality of terminals of first and second components may be in electrical connection with the interposer chiplet.

公开(公告)号：US10103138B2

公开(公告)日：2018-10-16

申请号：US15658670

申请日：2017-07-25

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Jun Zhai ,  Vidhya Ramachandran ,  Kunzhong Hu ,  Mengzhi Pang ,  Chonghua Zhong

IPC: H01L27/08 ,  H01L27/06 ,  H01L21/77 ,  H01L49/02 ,  H01L23/64 ,  H01L23/00 ,  H01L25/16

Abstract: In some embodiments, a system may include an integrated circuit. The integrated circuit may include a substrate including a first surface, a second surface substantially opposite of the first surface, and a first set of electrical conductors coupled to the first surface. The first set of electrical conductors may function to electrically connect the integrated circuit to a circuit board. The integrated circuit may include a semiconductor die coupled to the second surface of the substrate using a second set of electrical conductors. The integrated circuit may include a passive device dimensioned to be integrated with the integrated circuit. The passive device may be positioned between the second surface and at least one of the first set of electrical conductors. The die may be electrically connected to a second side of the passive device. A first side of the passive device may be available to be electrically connected to a second device.