Abstract:
Some novel features pertain to a package substrate that includes a core layer, a first via, a first dielectric layer, and a first inductor. The core layer includes a first surface and a second surface. The first via is located in the core layer. The first dielectric layer is coupled to the first surface of the core layer. The first inductor is located in the first dielectric layer. The first inductor is coupled to the first via in the core layer. The first inductor is configured to generate a magnetic field that laterally traverses the package substrate. In some implementations, the package substrate further includes a first pad coupled to the first inductor, wherein the first pad is configured to couple to a solder ball. In some implementations, the package substrate includes a second via located in the core layer, and a second inductor located in the first dielectric layer.
Abstract:
The disclosure is related to pin layouts in a semiconductor package. One embodiment of the disclosure provides a rhombus shaped shared reference pin layout that isolates a set of differential pin pairs. The differential signal pin pairs are configured such that an axis formed by a vertical signal pin pair is orthogonal to and mutually bisecting an axis formed by a lateral signal pin pair.
Abstract:
Some novel features pertain to a package substrate that includes a core layer, a first via, a first dielectric layer, and a first inductor. The core layer includes a first surface and a second surface. The first via is located in the core layer. The first dielectric layer is coupled to the first surface of the core layer. The first inductor is located in the first dielectric layer. The first inductor is coupled to the first via in the core layer. The first inductor is configured to generate a magnetic field that laterally traverses the package substrate. In some implementations, the package substrate further includes a first pad coupled to the first inductor, wherein the first pad is configured to couple to a solder ball. In some implementations, the package substrate includes a second via located in the core layer, and a second inductor located in the first dielectric layer.
Abstract:
A hybrid package having a processor module disposed on a substrate and an auxiliary module disposed on a patterned lid. The auxiliary module may be a memory module, a power management integrated circuit (PMIC) module, and/or other suitable module, that are located in the package along with the processor module. Having the auxiliary module in the package with the processor module reduces the noise at the solder bump between the processor module and the substrate. Having the auxiliary module in the package with the processor module also allows other modules to be added to the package without increasing the area of the package.
Abstract:
Methods and apparatuses for reducing excess on die capacitance. The method couples a first die pad to a first via. The method couples a second die pad to a second via. The method couples a first inductor to the first die pad and the second via. The method couples a second inductor to the second die pad and the first via.