Abstract:
In a multi-chip module (MCM), a “super” chip (110N) is attached to multiple “plain” chips (110F′ “super” and “plain” chips can be any chips). The super chip is positioned above the wiring board (WB) but below at least some of plain chips (110F). The plain chips overlap the super chip. Further, the plain chips' low speed IOs can be connected to the WB by long direct connections such as bond wires (e.g. BVAs) or solder stacks; such connections can be placed side by side with the super chip. Such connections can be long, so the super chip is not required to be thin. Also, if through-substrate vias (TSVs) are omitted, the manufacturing yield is high and the manufacturing cost is low. Other structures are provided that combine the short and long direct connections to obtain desired physical and electrical properties.
Abstract:
In a microelectronic component having conductive vias (114) passing through a substrate (104) and protruding above the substrate, conductive features (120E.A, 120E.B) are provided above the substrate that wrap around the conductive vias' protrusions (114′) to form capacitors, electromagnetic shields, and possibly other elements. Other features and embodiments are also provided.
Abstract:
A method of processing an interconnection element can include providing a substrate element having front and rear opposite surfaces and electrically conductive structure, a first dielectric layer overlying the front surface and a plurality of conductive contacts at a first surface of the first dielectric layer, and a second dielectric layer overlying the rear surface and having a conductive element at a second surface of the second dielectric layer. The method can also include removing a portion of the second dielectric layer so as to reduce the thickness of the portion, and to provide a raised portion of the second dielectric layer having a first thickness and a lowered portion having a second thickness. The first thickness can be greater than the second thickness. At least a portion of the conductive element can be recessed below a height of the first thickness of the second dielectric layer.
Abstract:
A microelectronic assembly includes a stack of semiconductor chips each having a front surface defining a respective plane of a plurality of planes. A chip terminal may extend from a contact at a front surface of each chip in a direction towards the edge surface of the respective chip. The chip stack is mounted to substrate at an angle such that edge surfaces of the chips face a major surface of the substrate that defines a second plane that is transverse to, i.e., not parallel to the plurality of parallel planes. An electrically conductive material electrically connects the chip terminals with corresponding substrate contacts.
Abstract:
In a microelectronic component having conductive vias (114) passing through a substrate (104) and protruding above the substrate, conductive features (120E.A, 120E.B) are provided above the substrate that wrap around the conductive vias' protrusions (114′) to form capacitors, electromagnetic shields, and possibly other elements. Other features and embodiments are also provided.
Abstract:
A method of making an assembly can include forming a circuit structure defining front and rear surfaces, and forming a substrate onto the rear surface. The forming of the circuit structure can include forming a first dielectric layer coupled to the carrier. The first dielectric layer can include front contacts configured for joining with contacts of one or more microelectronic elements, and first traces. The forming of the circuit structure can include forming rear conductive elements at the rear surface coupled with the front contacts through the first traces. The forming of the substrate can include forming a dielectric element directly on the rear surface. The dielectric element can have first conductive elements facing the rear conductive elements and joined thereto. The dielectric element can include second traces coupled with the first conductive elements. The forming of the substrate can include forming terminals at a surface of the substrate.
Abstract:
In a microelectronic component having conductive vias (114) passing through a substrate (104) and protruding above the substrate, conductive features (120E.A, 120E.B) are provided above the substrate that wrap around the conductive vias' protrusions (114′) to form capacitors, electromagnetic shields, and possibly other elements. Other features and embodiments are also provided.
Abstract:
A method for making an integrated circuit package includes providing a handle wafer having a first region defining a cavity. A capacitor is formed in the first region. The capacitor has a pair of electrodes, each coupled to one of a pair of conductive pads, at least one of which is disposed on a lower surface of the handle wafer. An interposer having an upper surface with a conductive pad and at least one semiconductor die disposed thereon is also provided. The die has an integrated circuit that is electroconductively coupled to a redistribution layer (RDL) of the interposer. The lower surface of the handle wafer is bonded to the upper surface of the interposer such that the die is disposed below or within the cavity and the electroconductive pad of the handle wafer is bonded to the electroconductive pad of the interposer in a metal-to-metal bond.
Abstract:
A method for making an integrated circuit package includes providing a handle wafer having a first region defining a cavity. A capacitor is formed in the first region. The capacitor has a pair of electrodes, each coupled to one of a pair of conductive pads, at least one of which is disposed on a lower surface of the handle wafer. An interposer having an upper surface with a conductive pad and at least one semiconductor die disposed thereon is also provided. The die has an integrated circuit that is electroconductively coupled to a redistribution layer (RDL) of the interposer. The lower surface of the handle wafer is bonded to the upper surface of the interposer such that the die is disposed below or within the cavity and the electroconductive pad of the handle wafer is bonded to the electroconductive pad of the interposer in a metal-to-metal bond.
Abstract:
A microelectronic device may include a substrate, a first chip on the substrate, and a second chip on the substrate. A plurality of pillars may be located between the first chip and the second chip, wherein a first end of each pillar of the plurality of pillars is adjacent to the substrate. A spacing among the plurality of pillars is at least equal to a distance sufficient to block electromagnetic interference (EMI) and/or radio frequency interference (RFI) between the first chip and the second chip. The microelectronic device may also include a cover over at least the first chip, the second chip, and the plurality of pillars, wherein a second end of each pillar of the plurality of pillars is at least adjacent to a trench defined within the cover. The trench may include a conductive material therein.