Abstract:
There is provided a semiconductor stud bump wafer level package (110, 201, 301) and a manufacturing method thereof, comprising a semiconductor die (112, 212a, 212b, 312a, 312b) having a plurality of bond pads (130) on a top surface thereof, a plurality of metallic (e.g. copper) stud bumps (120, 220, 320) mechanically and electrically coupled to said plurality of bond pads (130), a plurality of solder balls (160, 260, 360) mechanically and electrically coupled to said plurality of metallic stud bumps (120, 220, 320) and a mould compound (140, 240, 340) encapsulating the plurality of metallic stud bumps (120, 220, 320) while exposing a top surface of each of the plurality of metallic stud bumps (120, 220, 320). In one embodiment, singulation of the wafer (101) is performed after connecting the solder balls (160) to the stud bumps (120) and subsequent testing of die proper functionality and die marking. In another embodiment, singulation of the wafer is performed before forming the mould compound (240), wherein singulated dies (212a, 212b) are mounted on a substrate (215) and subsequently encapsulated. In still another embodiment, singulated dies (312a, 312b) are mounted on a substrate (315) and bond pads (330a, 330b) at die perimeter are wire-bonded to the substrate (315), advantageously during the same manufacturing step as when the stud bumps (360) are formed, after which the moulded compound (340) is formed. Advantageously, the metallic stud bumps (120, 220, 320) may be provided using standard wirebonding equipment by directly bonding to a die bond pad (130), for example having a single aluminium finish, avoiding the conventional wafer level package requirement for photolithography and deposition steps to provide a multi-layer metallic routing structure to an array of under bump metal (UBM) pads. As a result, reduced cycle times, lower cost, and reduced complexity may be provided.
Abstract:
There is provided a system and method for a spot plated leadframe and an IC bond pad via array design for copper wire. There is provided a semiconductor package comprising a leadframe (130) having a pre-plated finish (133) and a spot plating (134) on said pre-plated finish (133), a semiconductor die (140) including a bond pad (144) on a top surface thereof, and a copper wire (122) bonded to said spot plating (134) and to said bond pad (144). Optionally, a novel corner via array design (246) may be provided under the bond pad (243) for improved package performance while maintaining the integrity of the copper wire bond- The semiconductor package may provide several advantages including high MSL ratings, simplified assembly cycles, avoidance of tin whisker issues, and low cost compared to conventional packages using gold wire bonds.
Abstract:
Various systems and methods for allowing multi-user access to a wireless storage device are disclosed. For example, some embodiments of the present invention provide methods for sharing content objects that include providing a wireless storage device that is operable to communicably couple to a master device and a sharing device. The wireless storage device includes a memory on which one or more content objects are stored. The methods further include receiving a request to share that identifies the sharing device; and authorizing the request to share. Through authorizing the request to share, the sharing device is authorized to receive the content object.
Abstract:
A substrate pad in a semiconductor package having a geometry and structure that facilitates providing a solder joint to the pad that has enhanced structural integrity and resistance to mechanical impact. The pad may include a plated metal stud that anchors the solder to the pad interface, providing a more compliant solder joint, even when lead- free solder is used.
Abstract:
A gallium arsenide device (11) has a GaAs substrate (14) and a copper contact layer (21) for making electrical ground contact with a pad (16) of a target device. The copper contact layer is isolated from the GaAs substrate via a diffusion barrier layer (23), such as a nickel vanadium (NiV) layer. An organic solder preservative may coat the exposed copper to reduce oxidation effects. A gold or copper seed layer may be deposited prior to depositing the copper contact layer. The copper contact layer (21) can be directly soldered (18) to the contact pad (16), implying that the contact pad does not require an adhesive overflow area and can be made relatively small.
Abstract:
Various systems and methods for distributing rights managed content objects are disclosed. For example, some embodiments of the present invention provide methods for distribution that include providing a mobile storage device that includes a wireless interface and a storage component maintaining a rights managed content object. A first request to provide the rights managed content object to a first mobile application device via the wireless interface is received, and a second request to provide the rights managed content object to a second mobile application device via the wireless interface is received. The rights managed content object is accessed from the storage component, and a digital rights management tool associated with the accessed content object is accessed. The rights managed content object is decrypted using the digital rights management tool, and streamed to both the first mobile application device and the second mobile application device via the wireless interface.
Abstract:
Various systems and methods for implementing operational environments are disclosed. For example, some embodiments of the present invention provide hands free operational environments that include a routing device, an audio transmission device, an audio output device, and an audio input device. The routing device communicably couples the audio transmission device to one or more of the audio input device and the audio output device. The audio input device is operable to receive an audible command. The audible command is operable to cause an operation on at least one of the routing device, the audio output device, and the audio transmission device.
Abstract:
An electronic module and a process for forming an electronic module are provided. Uniform and sealed air gaps are formed in a vertical direction between two or more electronic devices. The uniform and sealed air gaps are formed by arranging spacers between the electronic devices, where the height of the spacers is selected depending upon the operating characteristics of the particular type of electronic devices.
Abstract:
According to an exemplary embodiment, a method for fabricating a wafer level package includes forming a polymer layer on a device wafer, where the device wafer includes at least one device wafer contact pad and a device, and where the at least one device wafer contact pad is electrically connected to the device. The method further includes bonding a protective wafer to the device wafer. The method further includes forming at least one via in the protective wafer, where the at least one via extends through the protective wafer and is situated over the at least one device wafer contact pad. The method further includes forming at least one protective wafer contact pad on the protective wafer, where the at least one protective wafer contact pad is situated over the at least one via and electrically connected to the at least one device wafer contact pad.
Abstract:
According to an exemplary embodiment, a method for fabricating a wafer level package includes forming a polymer layer on a device wafer, where the device wafer includes at least one device wafer contact pad and a device, and where the at least one device wafer contact pad is electrically connected to the device. The method further includes bonding a protective wafer to the device wafer. The method further includes forming at least one via in the protective wafer, where the at least one via extends through the protective wafer and is situated over the at least one device wafer contact pad. The method further includes forming at least one protective wafer contact pad on the protective wafer, where the at least one protective wafer contact pad is situated over the at least one via and electrically connected to the at least one device wafer contact pad.