Abstract:
A semiconductor device and associated methods are disclosed. In one example, the electronic device includes a photonic die and a glass substrate. In selected examples, the semiconductor device includes one or more turning mirrors to direct an optical signal between the photonic die and the glass substrate. Configurations of turning mirrors are provided to improve signal integrity and manufacturability.
Abstract:
A semiconductor device and associated methods are disclosed. In one example, the electronic device includes a photonic die and a glass substrate. In selected examples, the semiconductor device includes one or more turning mirrors to direct an optical signal between the photonic die and the glass substrate. Configurations of turning mirrors are provided to improve signal integrity and manufacturability.
Abstract:
In one embodiment, an integrated circuit package substrate includes a core layer comprising a plurality of metal vias electrically coupling a first side of the core layer and a second side of the core layer opposite the first side. The package substrate further includes a build-up layer on the first side of the core layer, the build-up layer comprising metal vias within a dielectric material and electrically connected to the metal vias of the core layer. The dielectric material includes Silicon, Oxygen, and at least one of Boron or Phosphorus.
Abstract:
Technologies for integrated circuit components with liquid metal interconnects are disclosed. In the illustrative embodiment, a bed of nails socket can mate with an integrated circuit component with liquid metal interconnects. The nails pierce a foam cap layer that seals the liquid metal interconnects, electrically coupling the nails to the liquid metal interconnects. A fabric layer adjacent to the foam cap layer helps secure the foam cap layer, preventing small pieces of the foam cap layer that may be dislodged during repeated insertion into a bed of nails socket from becoming separated from the foam cap layer. The fabric layer can provide additional benefits, such as removing more of the liquid metal from the nails when the integrated circuit component is removed from the bed of nails socket.
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus to reduce defects in interconnects between semiconductor dies and package substrates are disclosed. An apparatus includes a substrate and a semiconductor die mounted to the substrate. The apparatus further includes bumps to electrically couple the die to the substrate. Ones of the bumps have corresponding bases. The bases have a shape that is non-circular.
Abstract:
Space transformer including a substrate and a perforated plate disposed on the substrate. The substrate includes conductive traces and an array of conductive probe pins extend outwardly from anchor points on the substrate. The pins are electrically coupled to at least one of the conductive traces on the substrate as an interface between an E-testing apparatus and a DUT. The perforated plate may be affixed to a surface of the substrate and includes an array of perforations through which the conductive pins may pass. The perforated plate may provide one or more of lateral pin support and protection to the underlying substrate and/or traces. The perforated plate may include a metal sheet. A polymeric material may be disposed on at least a sidewall of the perforations to electrically isolate the metal sheet from the conductive probe pins.
Abstract:
Some example forms relate to a stiffener tape for a wafer. The stiffener tape includes a mounting tape and a stiffener removably attached to the mounting tape. The stiffener tape further includes a die attach film attached to the stiffener. Other example forms relate to an electronic assembly that includes a wafer and a stiffener tape attached to the wafer. The stiffener tape includes a die attach film mounted to the wafer. A stiffener is attached to the die attach film and a mounting tape is removably attached to the stiffener. Still other example forms relate to a method that includes forming a stiffener tape which includes a mounting tape, a stiffener removably attached to the mounting tape and a die attach film attached to the stiffener.
Abstract:
Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to techniques and configurations for an integrated circuit (IC) package having one or more dies connected to an integrated circuit substrate by an interface layer. In one embodiment, the interface layer may include an anisotropic portion configured to conduct electrical signals in the out-of-plane direction between one or more components, such as a die and an integrated circuit substrate. In another embodiment, the interface layer may be a dielectric or electrically insulating layer. In yet another embodiment, the interface layer may include an anisotropic portion that serves as an interconnect between two components, a dielectric or insulating portion, and one or more interconnect structures that are surrounded by the dielectric or insulating portion and serve as interconnects between the same or other components. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.
Abstract:
Microelectronic assemblies, related devices and methods, are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a microelectronic assembly may include a first layer of a substrate including a first material having a cavity and a conductive pad at a bottom of the cavity; a first microelectronic component having a first surface and an opposing second surface, the first microelectronic component in the cavity and electrically coupled to the conductive pad at the bottom of the cavity; a second layer of the substrate on the first layer of the substrate, the second layer including a second material that extends into the cavity and on and around the first microelectronic component, wherein the second material includes an organic photoimageable dielectric (PID) or an organic non-photoimageable dielectric (non-PID); and a second microelectronic component electrically coupled to the second surface of the first microelectronic component by conductive pathways through the second layer of the substrate.
Abstract:
Capillary underfill formulations that may include fillers. The fillers may include carbon nanotubes, such as surface functionalized carbon nanotubes. Methods for forming capillary underfill materials that may have improved fracture toughness, reduced crack propagation, and a reduced likelihood of delamination. The surface functionalized carbon nanotubes may include amine functionalized carbon nanotubes. Containers, such as syringes, that may have a reservoir in which a capillary underfill formulation is disposed.