摘要:
An integrated circuit package may be formed in part with an encapsulated region. Outflow of the encapsulant across critical electrical elements can be prevented by providing a cavity which collects encapsulant outflow between the region of encapsulation and the region where the critical components are situated. In one embodiment of the present invention, a surface may include a first portion covered by solder resist, having an area populated by bond pads, and a second portion which is encapsulated. Encapsulant flow over the bond pads is prevented by forming an opening in the solder resist proximate to the second portion to collect the encapsulant before it reaches the bond pads.
摘要:
An integrated circuit package may be formed in part with an encapsulated region. Outflow of the encapsulant across critical electrical elements can be prevented by providing a cavity which collects encapsulant outflow between the region of encapsulation and the region where the critical components are situated. In one embodiment of the present invention, a surface may include a first portion covered by solder resist, having an area populated by bond pads, and a second portion which is encapsulated. Encapsulant flow over the bond pads is prevented by forming an opening in the solder resist proximate to the second portion to collect the encapsulant before it reaches the bond pads.
摘要:
An integrated circuit package may be formed in part with an encapsulated region. Outflow of the encapsulant across critical electrical elements can be prevented by providing a cavity which collects encapsulant outflow between the region of encapsulation and the region where the critical components are situated. In one embodiment of the present invention, a surface may include a first portion covered by solder resist, having an area populated by bond pads, and a second portion which is encapsulated. Encapsulant flow over the bond pads is prevented by forming an opening in the solder resist proximate to the second portion to collect the encapsulant before it reaches the bond pads.
摘要:
A method and apparatus for encapsulating microelectronic devices. In one embodiment, a microelectronic device is engaged with a support member having a first edge, a second edge opposite the first edge, and an engaging surface with at least a portion of the engaging surface spaced apart from the first and second edges. The first edge of the support member is positioned proximate to a wall of a mold and an aligning member is moved relative to the wall of the mold to contact the engaging surface of the support member and bias the first edge of the support member against the wall of the mold. The microelectronic device is then encapsulated by disposing an encapsulating material in the mold adjacent to the microelectronic device. By biasing the first edge of the support member against the wall of the mold, the method can prevent encapsulating material from passing between the first edge of the support member and the wall of the mold, where the encapsulating material would otherwise form flash. Accordingly, a method and apparatus in accordance with an embodiment of the invention can reduce or eliminate flash adjacent to the first edge of the support member.
摘要:
A method and apparatus for encapsulating microelectronic devices. In one embodiment, a microelectronic device is engaged with a support member having a first edge, a second edge opposite the first edge, and an engaging surface with at least a portion of the engaging surface spaced apart from the first and second edges. The first edge of the support member is positioned proximate to a wall of a mold and an aligning member is moved relative to the wall of the mold to contact the engaging surface of the support member and bias the first edge of the support member against the wall of the mold. The microelectronic device is then encapsulated by disposing an encapsulating material in the mold adjacent to the microelectronic device. By biasing the first edge of the support member against the wall of the mold, the method can prevent encapsulating material from passing between the first edge of the support member and the wall of the mold, where the encapsulating material would otherwise form flash. Accordingly, a method and apparatus in accordance with an embodiment of the invention can reduce or eliminate flash adjacent to the first edge of the support member.
摘要:
A method and apparatus for encapsulating microelectronic devices. In one embodiment, a microelectronic device is engaged with a support member having a first edge, a second edge opposite the first edge, and an engaging surface with at least a portion of the engaging surface spaced apart from the first and second edges. The first edge of the support member is positioned proximate to a wall of a mold and an aligning member is moved relative to the wall of the mold to contact the engaging surface of the support member and bias the first edge of the support member against the wall of the mold. The microelectronic device is then encapsulated by disposing an encapsulating material in the mold adjacent to the microelectronic device. By biasing the first edge of the support member against the wall of the mold, the method can prevent encapsulating material from passing between the first edge of the support member and the wall of the mold, where the encapsulating material would otherwise form flash. Accordingly, a method and apparatus in accordance with an embodiment of the invention can reduce or eliminate flash adjacent to the first edge of the support member.
摘要:
A method for fabricating a semiconductor package is performed using a mold tooling fixture having a mold cavity and a pair of flash control cavities on either side of the mold cavity. The semiconductor package includes a substrate and a semiconductor die attached to the substrate. The substrate includes a pattern of conductors wire bonded to the die, and an array of solder balls bonded to ball bonding pads on the conductors. In addition, the substrate includes a die encapsulant encapsulating the die, and a wire bond encapsulant encapsulating the wire bonds. During molding of the wire bond encapsulant, the flash control cavities collect flash, and provide pressure relief for venting the mold cavity. In addition, the flash control cavities restrict the flash to a selected area of the package substrate, such that the ball bonding pads and solder balls are not contaminated.
摘要:
A method for fabricating a semiconductor package is performed using a mold tooling fixture having a mold cavity and a pair of flash control cavities on either side of the mold cavity. The semiconductor package includes a substrate and a semiconductor die attached to the substrate. The substrate includes a pattern of conductors wire bonded to the die, and an array of solder balls bonded to ball bonding pads on the conductors. In addition, the substrate includes a die encapsulant encapsulating the die, and a wire bond encapsulant encapsulating the wire bonds. During molding of the wire bond encapsulant, the flash control cavities collect flash, and provide pressure relief for venting the mold cavity. In addition, the flash control cavities restrict the flash to a selected area of the package substrate, such that the ball bonding pads and solder balls are not contaminated.
摘要:
A ball grid array assembly includes a package cover that encapsulates a die and a portion of a substrate to which the die is attached, including an edge of the substrate. Encapsulation of the substrate edge by the cover reduces penetration of moisture or other contaminants into the substrate. The cover includes a rib that extends to contact a circuit board to which the ball grid array assembly is connected. With such a rib, planarity between the circuit board and the substrate is maintained during soldering.
摘要:
A memory package having a plurality of vertically stacked ball grid arrays. Each of the vertically stacked ball grid arrays has a memory chip coupled thereto. Further, each of the plurality of ball grid arrays includes non-metal mateable alignment features. Each of the plurality of ball grid arrays is coupled to another of the plurality of ball grid arrays to from the vertically stacked memory package.