Abstract:
A method of manufacturing is provided that includes providing a semiconductor chip (105) with an insulating layer (185). The insulating layer includes a trench (190). A second semiconductor chip (110) is stacked on the first semiconductor chip to leave a gap. A polymeric filler (187) is placed in the gap wherein a portion of the polymeric filler is drawn into the trench.
Abstract:
A semiconductor chip with conductive vias and a method of manufacturing the same are disclosed. The method includes forming a first plurality of conductive vias (115, 120, 125) in a layer (80) of a first semiconductor chip (15). The first plurality of conductive vias includes first ends (127) and second ends (129). A first conductor pad (65) is formed in ohmic contact with the first ends (127) of the first plurality of conductive vias.
Abstract:
Various methods and apparatus for establishing thermal pathways for a semiconductor device using solder-type thermal material (90) are disclosed. In one aspect, a method of manufacturing is provided that includes providing a first semiconductor chip (20) that has a substrate and a first active circuitry portion (40) extending a first distance into the substrate. A barrier (135),which inhibits the diffusion of solder, is formed in the first semiconductor chip (20) that surrounds but is laterally separated from the first active circuitry portion (40) and extends into the substrate a second distance greater than the first distance.
Abstract:
Various semiconductor chip input/output structures and methods of making the same are disclosed. In one aspect, a method of manufacturing is provided that includes providing a semiconductor chip (15) that has a first conductor pad (85) and a passivation structure (45). A second conductor pad (120) is fabricated around but not in physical contact with the first conductor pad (85) to leave a gap (125). The second conductor pad (120) is adapted to protect a portion of the passivation structure (45).
Abstract:
Various semiconductor chip input/output structures and methods of making the same are disclosed. In one aspect, a method of manufacturing is provided that includes providing a semiconductor chip (15) that has a first conductor pad (85) and a passivation structure (45). A second conductor pad (120) is fabricated around but not in physical contact with the first conductor pad (85) to leave a gap (125). The second conductor pad (120) is adapted to protect a portion of the passivation structure (45).
Abstract:
A method of manufacturing includes connecting a first end (131) of a first through-silicon- via (100f) to a first die seal (125) proximate a first side of a first semiconductor chip (15). A second end (133) of the first thu-silicon-via is connected to a second die seal (115) proximate a second side of the first semiconductor chip opposite the first side.
Abstract:
A method of manufacturing is provided that includes placing a removable cover (195, 195 ', 195 ") on a surface (215) of a substrate (120). The substrate includes a first semiconductor chip (1 10) positioned on the surface. The first semiconductor chip includes a first sidewall (170). The removable cover includes a second sidewall (200) positioned opposite the first sidewall. A first underfill (155) is placed between the first semiconductor chip and the surface wherein the second sidewall provides a barrier to flow of the first underfill. Various apparatus are also disclosed.
Abstract:
Various methods and apparatus for establishing thermal pathways for a semiconductor device are disclosed. In one aspect, a method of manufacturing is provided that includes providing a first semiconductor chip (20) that has a substrate and a first active circuitry portion (40) extending a first distance into the substrate. A barrier (135) is formed in the first semiconductor chip (20) that surrounds but is laterally separated from the first active circuitry portion (40) and extends into the substrate a second distance greater than the first distance.
Abstract:
Various semiconductor devices and method of manufacturing the same are provided. In one aspect, a method of manufacturing is provided that includes forming an insulating layer (68) on a backside of a semiconductor chip (56) and forming a metallic thermal interface material (66)on the insulating layer (68). In another aspect, an integrated circuit is provided that includes a semiconductor chip (56) that has a front side and a backside. An insulating layer (68) is on the backside and a metallic thermal interface material (66) is on the insulating layer (68).
Abstract:
A method of manufacturing is provided that includes placing a thermal management device (75) in thermal contact with a first semiconductor chip (35) of a semiconductor chip device (10). The semiconductor chip device includes a first substrate (60) coupled to the first semiconductor chip. The first substrate has a first aperture (70). At least one of the first semiconductor chip and the thermal management device is at least partially positioned in the first aperture.