Abstract:
Microelectronic devices and methods for manufacturing such devices are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a packaged microelectronic device can include an interposer substrate with a plurality of interposer contacts. A microelectronic die is attached and electrically coupled to the interposer substrate. The device further includes a casing covering the die and at least a portion of the interposer substrate. A plurality of electrically conductive through-casing interconnects are in contact with and projecting from corresponding interposer contacts at a first side of the interposer substrate. The through-casing interconnects extend through the thickness of the casing to a terminus at the top of the casing. The through-casing interconnects comprise a plurality of filaments attached to and projecting away from the interposer contacts in a direction generally normal to the first side of the interposer substrate.
Abstract:
Various embodiments of semiconductor assemblies with multi-level substrates and associated methods of manufacturing are described below. In one embodiment, a substrate for carrying a semiconductor die includes a first routing level, a second routing level, and a conductive via between the first and second routing levels. The conductive via has a first end proximate the first routing level and a second end proximate the second routing level. The first routing level includes a terminal and a first trace between the terminal and the first end of the conductive via. The second routing level includes a second trace between the second end of the conductive via and a ball site. The terminal of the first routing level and the ball site of the second routing level are both accessible for electrical connections from the same side of the substrate.
Abstract:
Microelectronic devices, stacked microelectronic devices, and methods for manufacturing microelectronic devices are described herein. In one embodiment, a set of stacked microelectronic devices includes (a) a first microelectronic die having a first side and a second side opposite the first side, (b) a first substrate attached to the first side of the first microelectronic die and electrically coupled to the first microelectronic die, (c) a second substrate attached to the second side of the first microelectronic die, (d) a plurality of electrical couplers attached to the second substrate, (e) a third substrate coupled to the electrical couplers, and (f) a second microelectronic die attached to the third substrate. The electrical couplers are positioned such that at least some of the electrical couplers are inboard the first microelectronic die.
Abstract:
A device is disclosed which includes a first packaged integrated circuit device, a second packaged integrated circuit device positioned above the first packaged integrated circuit device and a plurality of planar conductive members conductively coupling the first and second packaged integrated circuit devices to one another. A method is also disclosed which includes conductively coupling a plurality of extensions on a leadframe to each of a pair of stacked packaged integrated circuit devices and cutting the leadframe to singulate the extensions from one another.
Abstract:
Semiconductor devices having three-dimensional bonding schemes and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the semiconductor device includes a package substrate, a stack of semiconductor dies carried by the package substrate, and an interconnect module carried by the package substrate adjacent the stack of semiconductor dies. The stack of semiconductor dies can include a first die carried by the package substrate and a second die carried by the first die. Meanwhile, the interconnect module can include at least a first tier and a second tier. The first tier can be carried by and electrically coupled to the package substrate, and the second tier can be carried by and electrically coupled to the first tier. In turn, the second die can be electrically coupled to the second tier.
Abstract:
Substrates for semiconductor packages, including hybrid substrates for decoupling capacitors, and associated devices, systems, and methods are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a substrate includes a first pair and a second pair of electrical contacts on a first surface of the substrate. The first pair of electrical contacts can be configured to receive a first surface-mount capacitor, and the second pair of electrical contacts can be configured to receive a second surface-mount capacitor. The first pair of electrical contacts can be spaced apart by a first space, and the second pair of electrical contacts can be spaced apart by a second space. The first and second spaces can correspond to corresponding to first and second distances between electrical contacts of the first and second surface-mount capacitors.
Abstract:
An apparatus includes selectable a circuit placement mechanism configured to support two or more different circuit layouts. The circuit placement mechanism may include an overlap of electrical connections associated with the two or more circuit layouts and joined through an etch back selector. The etch back selector may enable the apparatus to function according to a selected one of the two or more different circuit layouts.
Abstract:
Semiconductor devices and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the semiconductor device is an assembly that includes a package substrate having a front side and a backside opposite the front side. A controller die with a first longitudinal footprint can be attached to the front side of the package substrate. A passive electrical component is also attached to the front side of the package substrate. A stack of semiconductor dies can be attached to the controller die and the passive electrical component. The stack of semiconductor dies has a second longitudinal footprint greater than the first longitudinal footprint in at least one dimension. The controller die and the passive electrical component are positioned at least partially within the second longitudinal footprint, thereby at least partially supporting the stack of semiconductor dies.
Abstract:
Substrates for semiconductor packages, including hybrid substrates for decoupling capacitors, and associated devices, systems, and methods are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a substrate includes a first pair and a second pair of electrical contacts on a first surface of the substrate. The first pair of electrical contacts can be configured to receive a first surface-mount capacitor, and the second pair of electrical contacts can be configured to receive a second surface-mount capacitor. The first pair of electrical contacts can be spaced apart by a first space, and the second pair of electrical contacts can be spaced apart by a second space. The first and second spaces can correspond to corresponding to first and second distances between electrical contacts of the first and second surface-mount capacitors.
Abstract:
Semiconductor devices and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the semiconductor device is an assembly that includes a package substrate having a front side and a backside opposite the front side. A controller die with a first longitudinal footprint can be attached to the front side of the package substrate. A passive electrical component is also attached to the front side of the package substrate. A stack of semiconductor dies can be attached to the controller die and the passive electrical component. The stack of semiconductor dies has a second longitudinal footprint greater than the first longitudinal footprint in at least one dimension. The controller die and the passive electrical component are positioned at least partially within the second longitudinal footprint, thereby at least partially supporting the stack of semiconductor dies.