Abstract:
An integrated circuit (“IC”) assembly includes an IC die with a metallization layer on a top surface thereof. A plurality of lead wires are bonded at first end portions thereof to the metallization layer. A conductive layer is attached to the metallization layer and covers the first ends of the lead wires.
Abstract:
In a described example, an apparatus includes: a package substrate having a planar die mount surface; recesses extending into the planar die mount surface; and a semiconductor device die flip chip mounted to the package substrate on the planar die mount surface, the semiconductor device die having post connects having proximate ends on bond pads on an active surface of the semiconductor device die, and extending to distal ends away from the semiconductor device die having solder bumps, wherein the solder bumps form solder joints to the package substrate within the recesses.
Abstract:
In some examples, a semiconductor package comprises a multi-layer package substrate. The multi-layer package substrate includes first and second metal layers, the first metal layer positioned above the second metal layer and coupled to the second metal layer by way of a via. The substrate also includes a dielectric covering at least part of the first and second metal layers and the via. The package includes a plated metal layer plated on at least part of the first metal layer and positioned above the dielectric, a combination of the first metal layer and the plated metal layer being thicker than the second metal layer. The package includes a semiconductor die having a device side, the device side vertically aligned with and coupled to the plated metal layer.
Abstract:
A self-powered electronic system comprises a first chip of single-crystalline semiconductor embedded in a second chip of single-crystalline semiconductor shaped as a container bordered by ridges. The assembled chips are nested and form an electronic device assembled, in turn, in a slab of weakly p-doped low-grade silicon shaped as a container bordered by ridges. The flat side of the slab includes a heavily n-doped region forming a pn-junction with the p-type bulk. A metal-filled deep silicon via through the p-type ridge connects the n-region with the terminal on the ridge surface as cathode of the photovoltaic cell with the p-region as anode. The voltage across the pn-junction serves as power source of the device.
Abstract:
A self-powered electronic system comprises a first chip (401) of single-crystalline semiconductor embedded in a second chip (302) of single-crystalline semiconductor shaped as a container bordered by ridges. The assembled chips are nested and form an electronic device assembled, in turn, in a slab of weakly p-doped low-grade silicon shaped as a container (330) bordered by ridges (331). The flat side (335) of the slab includes a heavily n-doped region (314) forming a pn-junction (315) with the p-type bulk. A metal-filled deep silicon via (350) through the p-type ridge (331) connects the n-region with the terminal (322) on the ridge surface as cathode of the photovoltaic cell with the p-region as anode. The voltage across the pn-junction serves as power source of the device.
Abstract:
A power converter (100) comprising a semiconductor chip (101) with a first (101a) and a parallel second (101b) surface, and through-silicon vias (TSVs, 110). The chip embedding a high-side (HS) field-effect transistor (FET) interconnected with a low side (LS) FET. Surface (101a) includes first metallic pads (111) as inlets of the TSVs, and an attachment site for an integrated circuit (IC) chip (150). Surface (101b) includes second metallic pads (115) as outlets of the TSVs, and third metallic pads as terminals of the converter: Pad (123a) as HS FET inlet, pad (122a) as HS FET gate, pad (131a) as LS FET outlet, pad (132a) as LS FET gate, and gate (140a) as common HS FET and LS FET switch-node. Driver-and-controller IC chip 150) has the IC terminals connected to respective first pads.
Abstract:
A power converter (100) comprising a semiconductor chip (101) with a first (101a) and a parallel second (101b) surface, and through-silicon vias (TSVs, 110). The chip embedding a high-side (HS) field-effect transistor (FET) interconnected with a low side (LS) FET. Surface (101a) includes first metallic pads (111) as inlets of the TSVs, and an attachment site for an integrated circuit (IC) chip (150). Surface (101b) includes second metallic pads (115) as outlets of the TSVs, and third metallic pads as terminals of the converter: Pad (123a) as HS FET inlet, pad (122a) as HS FET gate, pad (131a) as LS FET outlet, pad (132a) as LS FET gate, and gate (140a) as common HS FET and LS FET switch-node. Driver-and-controller IC chip 150) has the IC terminals connected to respective first pads.
Abstract:
A clip tape includes connected clip sets; each includes a first clip and a second clip oriented in a same direction, connected by a connector bar. A first multi-chip module and a second multi-chip module are formed by providing a lead frame array containing lead frame units, and providing a clip tape containing connected clip sets. A connected clip set is separated from the clip tape as a unit and placed on the lead frame array; the first clip in the first multi-chip module, and the second clip in the second multi-chip module. The connector bar remains attached during a heating operation, and is severed by a singulation process. A multi-chip module includes a lead frame unit, a semiconductor device, and a clip of a connected clip set attached to the semiconductor device. A connector bar extends from the clip to an external surface of the multi-chip module.
Abstract:
A self-powered electronic system comprises a first chip (401) of single-crystalline semiconductor embedded in a second chip (302) of single-crystalline semiconductor shaped as a container bordered by ridges. The assembled chips are nested and form an electronic device assembled, in turn, in a slab of weakly p-doped low-grade silicon shaped as a container (330) bordered by ridges (331). The flat side (335) of the slab includes a heavily n-doped region (314) forming a pn-junction (315) with the p-type bulk. A metal-filled deep silicon via (350) through the p-type ridge (331) connects the n-region with the terminal (322) on the ridge surface as cathode of the photovoltaic cell with the p-region as anode. The voltage across the pn-junction serves as power source of the device.
Abstract:
A electronic multi-output device having a substrate including a pad and pins. A composite first chip has a first and a second transistor integrated so that the first terminals of the transistors are merged into a common terminal on one chip surface. Patterned second and third terminals are on the opposite chip surface. The common first terminal is attached to the substrate pad. The second terminals are connected by discrete first and second metal clips to respective substrate pins. A composite second chip has a third and a fourth transistor integrated so that the second terminals of the transistors are merged into a common terminal on one chip surface. Patterned first and third terminals are on the opposite chip surface. The second chip is flipped to be vertically attached with its first terminals to the first and second clips, respectively. The third terminals are connected by discrete clips to respective substrate pins. The common second terminal is connected by a common clip to a substrate pin.