Abstract:
Air cavity packages and methods for producing air cavity packages containing sintered bonded components, multipart window frames, and/or other unique structural features are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method for fabricating an air cavity package includes the step or process of forming a first metal particle-containing precursor layer between a base flange and a window frame positioned over the base flange. A second metal particle-containing precursor layer is further formed between the base flange and a microelectronic device positioned over the base flange. The metal particle-containing precursor layers are sintered substantially concurrently at a maximum processing temperature less than melt point(s) of metal particles within the layers to produce a first sintered bond layer from the first precursor layer joining the window frame to the base flange and to produce a second sintered bond layer from the second precursor layer joining the microelectronic device to the base flange.
Abstract:
An embodiment of an electronic device includes a circuit component (e.g., a transistor or other component) coupled to the top surface of a substrate. Encapsulation is formed over the substrate and the component. An opening in the encapsulation extends from the encapsulation top surface to a conductive feature on the top surface of the component. A conductive termination structure within the encapsulation opening extends from the conductive feature to the encapsulation top surface. The device also may include a second circuit physically coupled to the encapsulation top surface and electrically coupled to the component through the conductive termination structure. In an alternate embodiment, the conductive termination structure may be located in a trench in the encapsulation that extends between two circuits that are embedded within the encapsulation, where the conductive termination structure is configured to reduce electromagnetic coupling between the two circuits during device operation.
Abstract:
Embodiments of a semiconductor device include a primary portion of a substrate, a die, and a die attach layer between the die and the primary portion of the substrate. The die attach layer includes a gold interface layer that includes gold and a plurality of first precipitates in the gold. Each of the first precipitates includes a combination of nickel, cobalt, palladium, gold, and silicon.
Abstract:
Methods for producing multilayer heat sinks utilizing low temperature sintering processes are provided. In one embodiment, the method includes forming a metal particle-containing precursor layer over a first principal surface of a first metal layer. The first metal layer and the metal particle-containing layer are then arranged in a stacked relationship with a second metal layer such that the precursor layer is disposed between the first and second metal layers. A low temperature sintering process is then carried-out at a maximum process temperature less than a melt point of the metal particles to transform the precursor layer into a sintered bond layer joining the first and second metal layers in a sintered multilayer heat sink. In embodiments wherein the sintered multilayer heat sink is contained within a heat sink panel, singulation may be carried-out to separate the sintered multilayer heat sink from the other heat sinks within the panel.
Abstract:
An embodiment of a method of attaching a semiconductor die to a substrate includes placing a bottom surface of the die over a top surface of the substrate with an intervening die attach material. The method further includes contacting a top surface of the semiconductor die and the top surface of the substrate with a conformal structure that includes a non-solid, pressure transmissive material, and applying a pressure to the conformal structure. The pressure is transmitted by the non-solid, pressure transmissive material to the top surface of the semiconductor die. The method further includes, while applying the pressure, exposing the assembly to a temperature that is sufficient to cause the die attach material to sinter. Before placing the die over the substrate, conductive mechanical lock features may be formed on the top surface of the substrate, and/or on the bottom surface of the semiconductor die.
Abstract:
Embodiments of methods for forming a semiconductor device that includes a die and a substrate include pressing together the die and the substrate such that a first gold layer and one or more additional material layers are between the die and the substrate, and performing a bonding operation to form a die attach layer between the die and the substrate. The die attach layer includes a gold interface layer that includes gold and a plurality of first precipitates in the gold. Each of the first precipitates includes a combination of nickel, cobalt, palladium, gold, and silicon.