Abstract:
Some examples described herein relate to protecting an integrated circuit (IC) structure from imaging or access. In an example, an IC structure includes a semiconductor substrate, an electromagnetic radiation blocking layer, and a support substrate. The semiconductor substrate has a circuit disposed on a front side of the semiconductor substrate. The electromagnetic radiation blocking layer is disposed on a backside of the semiconductor substrate opposite from the front side of the semiconductor substrate. The support substrate is bonded to the semiconductor substrate. The electromagnetic radiation blocking layer is disposed between the semiconductor substrate and the support substrate.
Abstract:
A chip package assembly and method for fabricating the same are provided which utilize a plurality of extra-die heat transfer posts for improved thermal management. In one example, a chip package assembly is provided that includes a first integrated circuit (IC) die mounted to a substrate, a cover disposed over the first IC die, and a plurality of extra-die conductive posts disposed between the cover and substrate. The extra-die conductive posts provide a heat transfer path between the cover and substrate that is laterally outward of the first IC die.
Abstract:
An integrated circuit (IC) device is disclosed which includes at least a first hybrid bond interface layer disposed between adjacent wafers of a wafer stack. Routing within the hybrid bond interface layer allows test pads exposed on a top wafer of the wafer stack to electrically couple test keys within the wafer stack. By utilizing the routing within the hybrid bond interface layer to index electrical connections between adjacent wafers, IC dies stacked on the wafers may be fabricated with less mask sets as compared to conventional designs.
Abstract:
Examples described herein provide techniques for multi-die device structures having improved gap uniformity between neighboring dies. In some examples, a first die and a second die are attached to an interposer. A first gap is defined by and between the first die and the second die. At least one of the first die or the second die is etched at the first gap. The etching defines a second gap defined by and between the first die and the second die. The first die, the second die, and the interposer are encapsulated with an encapsulant. The encapsulant is disposed in the second gap.
Abstract:
An integrated circuit (IC) comprises routing circuitry including a plurality of signal line segments in routing layers of the IC, and a plurality of micro-bump contacts coupled to the routing circuitry. The IC includes a plurality of test circuits coupled to respective subsets of the plurality of signal line segments. Each test circuit is configured to connect micro-bump contacts in the respective subset to form first and second sets of daisy chains. Each test circuit is configured to test the first and second sets of daisy chains for open circuits and test for short circuits between the first and second sets of daisy chains. Each test circuit is configured to determine the locations of detected open circuits and determine the locations of detected short circuits.
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus are described for heat management in an integrated circuit (IC) package using a lid with recessed areas in the inner surfaces of the lid. The recessed areas (e.g., trenches) provide receptacles for accepting a portion of a thermal interface material (TIM) that may be forced out when the lid is positioned on the TIM above one or more integrated circuit (IC) dies during fabrication of the IC package. In this manner, the TIM bond line thickness (BLT) between the lid and the IC die(s) may be reduced for decreased thermal resistance, but sufficient interfacial adhesion is provided for the IC package with such a lid to avoid TIM delamination.
Abstract:
A method for tracking an interposer die of a stacked silicon interconnect technology (SSIT) product includes forming a plurality of dummy components on the interposer die, and modifying one or more of the plurality of dummy components on the interposer die to form a unique identifier for the interposer die. An apparatus for a stacked silicon interconnect technology (SSIT) product includes an interposer die, and a plurality of dummy components at the interposer die. One or more of the plurality of dummy components is modifiable to form a unique identifier for the interposer die.
Abstract:
An integrated circuit (IC) comprises routing circuitry including a plurality of signal line segments in routing layers of the IC, and a plurality of micro-bump contacts coupled to the routing circuitry. The IC includes a plurality of test circuits coupled to respective subsets of the plurality of signal line segments. Each test circuit is configured to connect micro-bump contacts in the respective subset to form first and second sets of daisy chains. Each test circuit is configured to test the first and second sets of daisy chains for open circuits and test for short circuits between the first and second sets of daisy chains. Each test circuit is configured to determine the locations of detected open circuits and determine the locations of detected short circuits.
Abstract:
Integrated circuit (IC) dies and method for manufacturing the same are described herein that mitigate pattern loading effects during manufacture. In one example, the IC includes a die body having a first circuit block separated from an adjacent second circuit block by a buffer zone. The first and second circuit blocks have first and second transistors that are at least partially fabricated from a gate metal layer and disposed immediately adjacent the buffer zone. A dummy structure is formed in the buffer zone and is also at least partially fabricated from the gate metal layer. An amount of gate metal layer material in the dummy structure is selected to mitigate differences in the amount of gate metal layer material in regions of first and second circuit blocks that neighbor each other across the buffer zone.
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus are described for heat management in an integrated circuit (IC) package using a lid with recessed areas in the inner surfaces of the lid. The recessed areas (e.g., trenches) provide receptacles for accepting a portion of a thermal interface material (TIM) that may be forced out when the lid is positioned on the TIM above one or more integrated circuit (IC) dies during fabrication of the IC package. In this manner, the TIM bond line thickness (BLT) between the lid and the IC die(s) may be reduced for decreased thermal resistance, but sufficient interfacial adhesion is provided for the IC package with such a lid to avoid TIM delamination.