摘要:
Provided is a test structure for testing an unpackaged semiconductor wafer. The test structure includes a force-application component that is coupled to an interconnect structure of the semiconductor wafer. The force-application component is operable to exert a force to the semiconductor wafer. The test structure also includes first and second test portions that are coupled to the interconnect structure. The first and second test portions are operable to measure an electrical performance associated with a predetermined region of the interconnect structure. The first and second test portions are operable to measure the electrical performance while the force is exerted to the semiconductor wafer.
摘要:
Provided is a test structure for testing an unpackaged semiconductor wafer. The test structure includes a force-application component that is coupled to an interconnect structure of the semiconductor wafer. The force-application component is operable to exert a force to the semiconductor wafer. The test structure also includes first and second test portions that are coupled to the interconnect structure. The first and second test portions are operable to measure an electrical performance associated with a predetermined region of the interconnect structure. The first and second test portions are operable to measure the electrical performance while the force is exerted to the semiconductor wafer.
摘要:
A die includes a metal pad, a passivation layer, and a patterned buffer layer over the passivation layer. The patterned buffer layer includes a plurality of discrete portions separated from each other. An under-bump-metallurgy (UBM) is formed in an opening in the patterned buffer layer and an opening in the passivation layer. A metal bump is formed over and electrically coupled to the UBM.
摘要:
A die includes a metal pad, a passivation layer, and a patterned buffer layer over the passivation layer. The patterned buffer layer includes a plurality of discrete portions separated from each other. An under-bump-metallurgy (UBM) is formed in an opening in the patterned buffer layer and an opening in the passivation layer. A metal bump is formed over and electrically coupled to the UBM.
摘要:
Methods and apparatus for forming through vias in an integrated circuit package are disclosed. An apparatus is disclosed, having a substrate having one or more bond pad terminals for receiving electrical connections on at least one surface; an encapsulation layer covering the at least one surface of the substrate and having a first thickness; a plurality of through vias extending through the encapsulation layer and positioned in correspondence with at least one of the one or more bond pad terminals; conductor material disposed within the plurality of through vias to form electrical connectors within the plurality of through vias; and at least one external terminal disposed on a surface of the encapsulation layer, electrically coupled to one of the one or more bond pad terminals by an electrical connector in at least one of the plurality of through vias. Package arrangements and methods for the through vias are disclosed.
摘要:
Methods and apparatus for forming through vias in an integrated circuit package are disclosed. An apparatus is disclosed, having a substrate having one or more bond pad terminals for receiving electrical connections on at least one surface; an encapsulation layer covering the at least one surface of the substrate and having a first thickness; a plurality of through vias extending through the encapsulation layer and positioned in correspondence with at least one of the one or more bond pad terminals; conductor material disposed within the plurality of through vias to form electrical connectors within the plurality of through vias; and at least one external terminal disposed on a surface of the encapsulation layer, electrically coupled to one of the one or more bond pad terminals by an electrical connector in at least one of the plurality of through vias. Package arrangements and methods for the through vias are disclosed.
摘要:
A pad structure in a semiconductor wafer for wafer testing is described. The pad structure includes at least two metal pads connected there-between by a plurality of conductive visa in one or more insulation layers. A plurality of contact bars in contact with the bottom-most metal pad extends substantially vertically from the bottom-most metal pad into the substrate. An isolation structure substantially surrounds the plurality of contact bars to isolate the pad structure.
摘要:
A package on packaging structure comprising a first package and a second package provides for improved thermal conduction and mechanical strength by the introduction of a thermally conductive substrate attached to the second package. The first package has a first substrate and a first integrated circuit. The second package has a second substrate containing through vias that has a first coefficient of thermal expansion. The second package also has a second integrated circuit having a second coefficient of thermal expansion located on the second substrate. The second coefficient of thermal expansion deviates from the first coefficient of thermal expansion by less than about 10 or less than about 5 parts-per-million per degree Celsius. A first set of conductive elements couples the first substrate and the second substrate. A second set of conductive elements couples the second substrate and the second integrated circuit.
摘要:
A package on packaging structure comprising a first package and a second package provides for improved thermal conduction and mechanical strength by the introduction of a thermally conductive substrate attached to the second package. The first package has a first substrate and a first integrated circuit. The second package has a second substrate containing through vias that has a first coefficient of thermal expansion. The second package also has a second integrated circuit having a second coefficient of thermal expansion located on the second substrate. The second coefficient of thermal expansion deviates from the first coefficient of thermal expansion by less than about 10 or less than about 5 parts-per-million per degree Celsius. A first set of conductive elements couples the first substrate and the second substrate. A second set of conductive elements couples the second substrate and the second integrated circuit.
摘要:
A package includes a printed circuit board (PCB), and a die bonded to the PCB through solder balls. A re-workable underfill is dispensed in a region between the PCB and the die.