Abstract: A method of forming interconnects for three dimensional integrated circuits comprises attaching a metal layer on a first carrier, attaching a first side of a packaging component on the metal layer, wherein the packaging component comprises a plurality of through vias. The method further comprises filling the plurality of through vias with a metal material using an electrochemical plating process, wherein the metal layer functions as an electrode for the electrochemical plating process, attaching a second carrier on a second side of the packaging component, detaching the first carrier from the packaging component, forming a photoresist layer on the metal layer, patterning the photoresist layer and detaching exposed portions of the metal layer.

Abstract: A method of multi-chip wafer level packaging comprises attaching a first semiconductor die to a top side of a wafer, forming a first reconfigured wafer by embedding the first semiconductor die into a first photo-sensitive material layer, forming a first group of through assembly vias in the first photo-sensitive material layer, attaching a second semiconductor die to the first photo-sensitive material layer, forming a second photo-sensitive material layer on top of the first photo-sensitive material layer, wherein the second semiconductor die is embedded in the second photo-sensitive material layer and forming a second group of through assembly vias in the second photo-sensitive material layer.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for integrating a CMOS image sensor and an image signal processor (ISP) together using an interposer to form a system in package device module are disclosed. The device module may comprise an interposer with a substrate. An interposer contact is formed within the substrate. A sensor device may be bonded to a surface of the interposer, wherein a sensor contact is bonded to a first end of the interposer contact. An ISP may be connected to the interposer, by bonding an ISP contact in the ISP to a second end of the interposer contact. An underfill layer may fill a gap between the interposer and the ISP. A printed circuit board (PCB) may further be connected to the interposer by way of a solder ball connected to another interposer contact. A thermal interface material may be in contact with the ISP and the PCB.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for integrating a CMOS image sensor and an image signal processor (ISP) together using an interposer to form a system in package device module are disclosed. The device module may comprise an interposer with a substrate. An interposer contact is formed within the substrate. A sensor device may be bonded to a surface of the interposer, wherein a sensor contact is bonded to a first end of the interposer contact. An ISP may be connected to the interposer, by bonding an ISP contact in the ISP to a second end of the interposer contact. An underfill layer may fill a gap between the interposer and the ISP. A printed circuit board (PCB) may further be connected to the interposer by way of a solder ball connected to another interposer contact. A thermal interface material may be in contact with the ISP and the PCB.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a three dimensional integrated circuit comprises forming a redistribution layer on a first side of a packaging component, forming a holding chamber in the redistribution layer, attaching an integrated circuit die on the first side of the packaging component, wherein an interconnect bump of the integrated circuit die is inserted into the holding chamber, applying a reflow process to the integrated circuit die and the packaging component and forming an encapsulation layer on the packaging component.

Abstract: A multi-chip wafer level package comprises three stacked semiconductor dies. A first semiconductor die is embedded in a first photo-sensitive material layer. A second semiconductor die is stacked on top of the first semiconductor die wherein the second semiconductor die is face-to-face coupled to the first semiconductor die. A third semiconductor die is back-to-back attached to the second semiconductor die. Both the second semiconductor die and the third semiconductor die are embedded in a second photo-sensitive material layer. The multi-chip wafer level package further comprises a plurality of through assembly vias formed in the first photo-sensitive material layer and the second photo-sensitive material layer.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a three dimensional integrated circuit comprises forming a redistribution layer on a first side of a packaging component, forming a holding chamber in the redistribution layer, attaching an integrated circuit die on the first side of the packaging component, wherein an interconnect bump of the integrated circuit die is inserted into the holding chamber, applying a reflow process to the integrated circuit die and the packaging component and forming an encapsulation layer on the packaging component.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for integrating a CMOS image sensor and an image signal processor (ISP) together using an interposer to form a system in package device module are disclosed. The device module may comprise an interposer with a substrate. An interposer contact is formed within the substrate. A sensor device may be bonded to a surface of the interposer, wherein a sensor contact is bonded to a first end of the interposer contact. An ISP may be connected to the interposer, by bonding an ISP contact in the ISP to a second end of the interposer contact. An underfill layer may fill a gap between the interposer and the ISP. A printed circuit board (PCB) may further be connected to the interposer by way of a solder ball connected to another interposer contact. A thermal interface material may be in contact with the ISP and the PCB.

Abstract: A method of forming interconnects for three dimensional integrated circuits comprises attaching a metal layer on a first carrier, attaching a first side of a packaging component on the metal layer, wherein the packaging component comprises a plurality of through vias. The method further comprises filling the plurality of through vias with a metal material using an electrochemical plating process, wherein the metal layer functions as an electrode for the electrochemical plating process, attaching a second carrier on a second side of the packaging component, detaching the first carrier from the packaging component, forming a photoresist layer on the metal layer, patterning the photoresist layer and detaching exposed portions of the metal layer.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for providing a molded chip interposer structure and assembly. A molded chip structure having at least two integrated circuit dies disposed within a mold compound is provided having the die bond pads on the bottom surface; and solder bumps are formed in the openings of a dielectric layer on the bottom surface, the solder bumps forming connections to the bond pads. An interposer having a die side surface and a board side surface is provided having bump lands receiving the solder bumps of the molded chip structure on the die side of the interposer. An underfill layer is formed between the die side of the interposer and the bottom surface of the molded chip structure surrounding the solder bumps. Methods for forming the molded chip interposer structure are disclosed.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a three dimensional integrated circuit comprises forming a redistribution layer on a first side of a packaging component, forming a holding chamber in the redistribution layer, attaching an integrated circuit die on the first side of the packaging component, wherein an interconnect bump of the integrated circuit die is inserted into the holding chamber, applying a reflow process to the integrated circuit die and the packaging component and forming an encapsulation layer on the packaging component.

Abstract: A multi-chip wafer level package comprises three stacked semiconductor dies. A first semiconductor die is embedded in a first photo-sensitive material layer. A second semiconductor die is stacked on top of the first semiconductor die wherein the second semiconductor die is face-to-face coupled to the first semiconductor die. A third semiconductor die is back-to-back attached to the second semiconductor die. Both the second semiconductor die and the third semiconductor die are embedded in a second photo-sensitive material layer. The multi-chip wafer level package further comprises a plurality of through assembly vias formed in the first photo-sensitive material layer and the second photo-sensitive material layer.

Abstract: A method of multi-chip wafer level packaging comprises forming a reconfigured wafer using a plurality of photo-sensitive material layers. A plurality of semiconductor chips and wafers are embedded in the photo-sensitive material layers. Furthermore, a variety of through assembly vias are formed in the photo-sensitive material layers. Each semiconductor chip embedded in the photo-sensitive material layers is connected to input/output pads through connection paths formed by the through assembly vias.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for providing a molded chip interposer structure and assembly. A molded chip structure having at least two integrated circuit dies disposed within a mold compound is provided having the die bond pads on the bottom surface; and solder bumps are formed in the openings of a dielectric layer on the bottom surface, the solder bumps forming connections to the bond pads. An interposer having a die side surface and a board side surface is provided having bump lands receiving the solder bumps of the molded chip structure on the die side of the interposer. An underfill layer is formed between the die side of the interposer and the bottom surface of the molded chip structure surrounding the solder bumps. Methods for forming the molded chip interposer structure are disclosed.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for providing a molded chip interposer structure and assembly. A molded chip structure having at least two integrated circuit dies disposed within a mold compound is provided having the die bond pads on the bottom surface; and solder bumps are formed in the openings of a dielectric layer on the bottom surface, the solder bumps forming connections to the bond pads. An interposer having a die side surface and a board side surface is provided having bump lands receiving the solder bumps of the molded chip structure on the die side of the interposer. An underfill layer is formed between the die side of the interposer and the bottom surface of the molded chip structure surrounding the solder bumps. Methods for forming the molded chip interposer structure are disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus for cooling a stacked die package comprises a first die provided above a substrate; a second die above the first die; a cooling fluid in fluid communication with the first die and the second die, the cooling fluid for absorbing thermal energy from the first and the second die; a housing containing the first and second dies, the housing sealing the first and second dies from an environment, wherein the housing further includes a first opening and a second opening, the first and second openings being vertically displaced from one another; a conduit having one end connected to the first opening and the other end connected to the second opening, the conduit allowing the cooling liquid to circulate from the first opening to the second opening; a first temperature sensor being arranged to provide an output that is dependent on a local temperature at the first opening; and a second temperature sensor being arranged to provide an output that is dependent on a local temperature at the second opening, wher

Abstract: An apparatus for cooling a stacked die package comprises a substrate, a first die above the substrate, a second die above the first die, and a housing containing the first and second dies. The housing seals the first and second dies from the environment. The apparatus further includes a cooling fluid in fluid communication with the first die and the second die to transfer the heat from the dies to the housing.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a structure of package comprising: a substrate with a die receiving through hole; a base attached on a lower surface of the substrate; a die disposed within the die receiving through hole and attached on the base; a dielectric layer formed on the die and the substrate; a re-distribution layer (RDL) formed on the dielectric layer and coupled to the die; a protection layer formed over the RDL; and pluralities of pads formed on the protection layer and coupled to the RDL. The RDL is made from an alloy comprising Ti/Cu/Au alloy or Ti/Cu/Ni/Au alloy.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a structure of package comprising: a substrate with a die receiving through hole and a contact conductive via formed therein, a die disposed within the die receiving through hole, a surrounding material filled in the gap except the die area of the die receiving though hole, a re-distribution layer formed on the substrate and coupled to the contact conductive via, a protection layer formed over the re-distribution layer, a cover material formed over the protection layer; and a terminal contact pad formed on the lower surface of the substrate and under the contact conductive via and the die to couple the contact conductive via.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a structure of package comprising: a substrate with a die receiving through hole and a contact conductive via formed therein, a die disposed within the die receiving through hole, a surrounding material filled in the gap except the die area of the die receiving though hole, a re-distribution layer formed on the substrate and coupled to the contact conductive via, a protection layer formed over the re-distribution layer, a cover material formed over the protection layer; and a terminal contact pad formed on the lower surface of the substrate and under the contact conductive via and the die to couple the contact conductive via.