Abstract:
Provided are a high reliability stack module fabricated at low cost by using simplified processes, a card using the stack module, and a system using the stack module. In the stack module, unit substrates are stacked with respect to each other and each unit substrate includes a selection terminal. First selection lines are electrically connected to selection terminals of first unit substrates disposed in odd-number layers, pass through some of the unit substrates, and extend to a lowermost substrate of the unit substrates. Second selection lines are electrically connected to selection terminals of second unit substrates disposed in even-number layers, pass through some of the unit substrates, and extend to the lowermost substrate of the unit substrates. The selection terminal is disposed between the first selection lines and the second selection lines.
Abstract:
Methods of forming an integrated circuit device include forming an interlayer dielectric layer on a first surface of a semiconductor substrate and then forming an interconnect hole that extends through the interlayer dielectric layer and into the semiconductor substrate. A first sidewall spacer layer is formed on a sidewall of the interconnect hole. The semiconductor substrate at a bottom of the interconnect hole is isotropically etched to define an undercut recess in the semiconductor substrate. This etching step is performed using the first sidewall spacer layer as an etching mask. The interconnect hole and the uncut recess are then filled with a through-via electrode. A second surface of the semiconductor substrate is removed for a sufficient duration to expose the uncut recess containing the through-via electrode.
Abstract:
Provided is a capacity modulation compressor, comprising: a shell forming a sealed interior space; a compression mechanism, which is positioned inside the shell and modulates a capacity for compressing a working fluid; and an electromotive driving unit, which is positioned inside the shell, includes a stator and a rotor, and drives the compression mechanism; and a shaft for transferring a torque of the electromotive unit to the compression mechanism, the rotor including a rotor core, conductive bars, flux barriers, and permanent magnets, starting running by an induction torque produced due to the presence of the conductive bars, and operating at a synchronous speed by a reluctance torque produced due to the presence of the flux barriers and a magnetic torque produced to the permanent magnets, and the compressing capacity for the compression mechanism to compress the working fluid being set lower than a maximum compression capacity.
Abstract:
A MCP includes a plurality of semiconductor memory devices, the plurality of semiconductor memory devices being stacked to define a three-dimensional (3D) structure, and a mesh structure, the mesh structure interconnecting the plurality of semiconductor memory devices to define a 3D mesh-based power distribution network.
Abstract:
A stacked semiconductor apparatus and method of fabricating same are disclosed. The apparatus includes upper and lower semiconductor devices having a similar pattern of connection elements. When stacked connected the resulting plurality of semiconductor devices includes a serial connection path traversing the stack, and may also include parallel connection paths, back-side mounted large components, and vertical thermal conduits.
Abstract:
Exemplary embodiments of the selective laser repair apparatus and method may allow the repair of metal bumps in a semiconductor device stack by applying a laser beam to a damaged and/or defective bump. Metal bumps may be repaired and individual chips and/or packages forming a device stack need not be separated. The operation of a control unit and a driving unit may position a laser unit such that a laser beam may be irradiated at the damaged and/or defective metal bump. An X-ray inspection unit may obtain information about the damaged and/or defective metal bump.
Abstract:
An image sensor device including a protective plate may be manufactured from an image sensor chip having an active surface and a back surface opposite to the active surface. The image sensor chip may include chip pads formed in a peripheral region of the active surface, a microlens formed in a central region of the active surface and an intermediate region between the peripheral and central regions. A protective plate may be attached to the intermediate region of the active surface of the image sensor chip using an adhesive pattern that is sized and configured to maintain a separation distance between the protective plate and the microlens formed on the image sensor chip. Conductive plugs, formed before, during or after the manufacture of the image sensor chip circuitry may provide electrical connection between the chip pads and external connectors.
Abstract:
A wafer level stack structure, including a first wafer including at least one first device chip of a first chip size, wherein each first device chip contains a first plurality of input/output (I/O) pads, a second wafer including at least one second device chip of a second chip size smaller than the first chip size, wherein each second device chip contains a second plurality of I/O pads, wherein the at least one second device chip is increased to the first chip size, wherein the first wafer and the second wafer are stacked, and wherein the first wafer and the second wafer are coupled to each other. A method of forming a wafer level stack structure, including forming a first wafer including at least one first device chip of a first chip size, wherein each first device chip contains a first plurality of input/output (I/O) pads, forming a second wafer including at least one second device chip of a second chip size smaller than the first chip size, wherein each second device chip contains a second plurality of I/O pads, wherein the at least one second device chip is increased to the first chip size, stacking the first wafer and the second wafer, and coupling the first wafer and the second wafer to each other. A system-in-package, including a wafer level stack structure including at least one first device chip with a first plurality of input/output (I/O) pads and at least one second device chip with a second plurality of I/O pads, and a common circuit board to which the wafer level stack structure is connected. A method of forming a system-in-package for containing a wafer level stack structure, including forming a wafer level stack structure including at least one first device chip having a first plurality of input/output (I/O) pads and at least one second device chip having a second plurality of I/O pads, and forming a common circuit board to which the wafer level stack structure is connected.
Abstract:
A chip stack package is manufactured at a wafer level by forming connection vias in the scribe lanes adjacent the chips and connecting the device chip pads to the connection vias using rerouting lines. A lower chip is then attached and connected to a substrate, which may be a test wafer, and an upper chip is attached and connected to the lower chip, the electrical connections being achieved through their respective connection vias. In addition to the connection vias, the chip stack package may include connection bumps formed between vertically adjacent chips and/or the lower chip and the substrate. The preferred substrate is a test wafer that allows the attached chips to be tested, and replaced if faulty, thereby ensuring that each layer of stacked chips includes only “known-good die” before the next layer of chips is attached thereby increasing the production rate and improving the yield.
Abstract:
Provided is a chip stack package that may include a lower semiconductor chip, an upper semiconductor chip stacked on the lower semiconductor chip, and at least one adhesive formed in space between the lower semiconductor chip and the upper semiconductor chip. The at least one adhesive may include a first adhesive and a second adhesive. The first adhesive may be formed in a portion of the space, and the second adhesive may be formed in the space except for a region in which the first adhesive is provided. The space between adjacent semiconductor chips may be completely filled with the at least one adhesive. Therefore, a chip stack package according to the exemplary embodiments of the present invention may exhibit improved mechanical stability and reliability.