Abstract: A method includes forming multiple photonic devices in a semiconductor wafer, forming a v-shaped groove in a first side of the semiconductor wafer, forming an opening extending through the semiconductor wafer, forming multiple conductive features within the opening, wherein the conductive features extend from the first side of the semiconductor wafer to a second side of the semiconductor wafer, forming a polymer material over the v-shaped groove, depositing a molding material within the opening, wherein the multiple conductive features are separated by the molding material, after depositing the molding material, removing the polymer material to expose the v-shaped groove, and placing an optical fiber within the v-shaped groove.

Abstract: A method includes forming silicon waveguide sections in a first oxide layer over a substrate, the first oxide layer disposed on the substrate, forming a routing structure over the first oxide layer, the routing structure including one or more insulating layers and one or more conductive features in the one or more insulating layers, recessing regions of the routing structure, forming nitride waveguide sections in the recessed regions of the routing structure, wherein the nitride waveguide sections extend over the silicon waveguide sections, forming a second oxide layer over the nitride waveguide sections, and attaching semiconductor dies to the routing structure, the dies electrically connected to the conductive features.

Abstract: An embodiment device includes: a first dielectric layer; a first photonic die and a second photonic die disposed adjacent a first side of the first dielectric layer; a waveguide optically coupling the first photonic die to the second photonic die, the waveguide being disposed between the first dielectric layer and the first photonic die, and between the first dielectric layer and the second photonic die; a first integrated circuit die and a second integrated circuit die disposed adjacent the first side of the first dielectric layer; conductive features extending through the first dielectric layer and along a second side of the first dielectric layer, the conductive features electrically coupling the first photonic die to the first integrated circuit die, the conductive features electrically coupling the second photonic die to the second integrated circuit die; and a second dielectric layer disposed adjacent the second side of the first dielectric layer.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a device includes: a first and second integrated circuit die; and a hybrid redistribution structure including: a first photonic die; a second photonic die; a first dielectric layer laterally surrounding the first photonic die and the second photonic die, the first integrated circuit die and the second integrated circuit die being disposed adjacent a first side of the first dielectric layer; conductive features extending through the first dielectric layer and along a major surface of the first dielectric layer, the conductive features electrically coupling the first photonic die to the first integrated circuit die, the conductive features electrically coupling the second photonic die to the second integrated circuit die; a second dielectric layer disposed adjacent a second side of the first dielectric layer; and a waveguide disposed between the first dielectric layer and the second dielectric layer, the waveguide optically coupling the first and second photonic dies.

Abstract: An embodiment device includes: a first dielectric layer; a first photonic die and a second photonic die disposed adjacent a first side of the first dielectric layer; a waveguide optically coupling the first photonic die to the second photonic die, the waveguide being disposed between the first dielectric layer and the first photonic die, and between the first dielectric layer and the second photonic die; a first integrated circuit die and a second integrated circuit die disposed adjacent the first side of the first dielectric layer; conductive features extending through the first dielectric layer and along a second side of the first dielectric layer, the conductive features electrically coupling the first photonic die to the first integrated circuit die, the conductive features electrically coupling the second photonic die to the second integrated circuit die; and a second dielectric layer disposed adjacent the second side of the first dielectric layer.

Abstract: A structure including a photonic integrated circuit die, an electric integrated circuit die, a semiconductor dam, and an insulating encapsulant is provided. The photonic integrated circuit die includes an optical input/output portion and a groove located in proximity of the optical input/output portion, wherein the groove is adapted for lateral insertion of at least one optical fiber. The electric integrated circuit die is disposed over and electrically connected to the photonic integrated circuit die. The semiconductor dam is disposed over the photonic integrated circuit die. The insulating encapsulant is disposed over the photonic integrated circuit die and laterally encapsulates the electric integrated circuit die and the semiconductor dam.

Abstract: A semiconductor package includes an interconnect structure having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, an insulating layer contacting the second surface of the interconnect structure wherein the insulating layer has a third surface facing the second surface of the interconnect structure and a fourth surface opposite to the third surface, at least one optical chip over the fourth surface of the insulating layer and electrically coupled to the interconnect structure, and a molding compound over the first surface of the interconnect structure.

Abstract: A method includes forming silicon waveguide sections in a first oxide layer over a substrate, the first oxide layer disposed on the substrate, forming a routing structure over the first oxide layer, the routing structure including one or more insulating layers and one or more conductive features in the one or more insulating layers, recessing regions of the routing structure, forming nitride waveguide sections in the recessed regions of the routing structure, wherein the nitride waveguide sections extend over the silicon waveguide sections, forming a second oxide layer over the nitride waveguide sections, and attaching semiconductor dies to the routing structure, the dies electrically connected to the conductive features.

Abstract: A semiconductor package includes an interconnect structure having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, at least one optical chip over the first surface of the interconnect structure and electrically coupled to the interconnect structure, an insulating layer contacting the second surface of the interconnect structure, and a molding compound over the first surface of the interconnect structure. The insulating layer includes a third surface facing the second surface of the interconnect structure and a fourth surface opposite to the third surface. At least an edge of the optical chip is covered by the molding compound.

Abstract: Semiconductor packages are provided. The semiconductor package includes a photonic integrated circuit, an electronic integrated circuit and a high performance integrated circuit. The electronic integrated circuit is disposed aside the photonic integrated circuit and electrically connected to the photonic integrated circuit through a first redistribution structure. The high performance integrated circuit is disposed aside the electronic integrated circuit and electrically connected to the electronic integrated circuit through a second redistribution structure.

Abstract: A structure including a photonic integrated circuit die, an electric integrated circuit die, a semiconductor dam, and an insulating encapsulant is provided. The photonic integrated circuit die includes an optical input/output portion and a groove located in proximity of the optical input/output portion, wherein the groove is adapted for lateral insertion of at least one optical fiber. The electric integrated circuit die is disposed over and electrically connected to the photonic integrated circuit die. The semiconductor dam is disposed over the photonic integrated circuit die. The insulating encapsulant is disposed over the photonic integrated circuit die and laterally encapsulates the electric integrated circuit die and the semiconductor dam.

Abstract: A method includes forming silicon waveguide sections in a first oxide layer over a substrate, the first oxide layer disposed on the substrate, forming a routing structure over the first oxide layer, the routing structure including one or more insulating layers and one or more conductive features in the one or more insulating layers, recessing regions of the routing structure, forming nitride waveguide sections in the recessed regions of the routing structure, wherein the nitride waveguide sections extend over the silicon waveguide sections, forming a second oxide layer over the nitride waveguide sections, and attaching semiconductor dies to the routing structure, the dies electrically connected to the conductive features.

Abstract: A method includes forming multiple photonic devices in a semiconductor wafer, forming a v-shaped groove in a first side of the semiconductor wafer, forming an opening extending through the semiconductor wafer, forming multiple conductive features within the opening, wherein the conductive features extend from the first side of the semiconductor wafer to a second side of the semiconductor wafer, forming a polymer material over the v-shaped groove, depositing a molding material within the opening, wherein the multiple conductive features are separated by the molding material, after depositing the molding material, removing the polymer material to expose the v-shaped groove, and placing an optical fiber within the v-shaped groove.

Abstract: Semiconductor packages are provided. The semiconductor package includes a photonic integrated circuit, an electronic integrated circuit and a high performance integrated circuit. The electronic integrated circuit is disposed aside the photonic integrated circuit and electrically connected to the photonic integrated circuit through a first redistribution structure. The high performance integrated circuit is disposed aside the electronic integrated circuit and electrically connected to the electronic integrated circuit through a second redistribution structure.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a method includes: forming an interconnect including waveguides and conductive features disposed in a plurality of dielectric layers, the conductive features including conductive lines and vias, the waveguides formed of a first material having a first refractive index, the dielectric layers formed of a second material having a second refractive index less than the first refractive index; bonding a plurality of dies to a first side of the interconnect, the dies electrically connected by the conductive features, the dies optically connected by the waveguides; and forming a plurality of conductive connectors on a second side of the interconnect, the conductive connectors electrically connected to the dies by the conductive features.

Abstract: An integrated circuit package and a method of forming the same are provided. The method includes attaching an integrated circuit die to a first substrate. A dummy die is formed. The dummy die is attached to the first substrate adjacent the integrated circuit die. An encapsulant is formed over the first substrate and surrounding the dummy die and the integrated circuit die. The encapsulant, the dummy die and the integrated circuit die are planarized, a topmost surface of the encapsulant being substantially level with a topmost surface of the dummy die and a topmost surface of the integrated circuit die. An interior portion of the dummy die is removed. A remaining portion of the dummy die forms an annular structure.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a method includes: forming an interconnect including waveguides and conductive features disposed in a plurality of dielectric layers, the conductive features including conductive lines and vias, the waveguides formed of a first material having a first refractive index, the dielectric layers formed of a second material having a second refractive index less than the first refractive index; bonding a plurality of dies to a first side of the interconnect, the dies electrically connected by the conductive features, the dies optically connected by the waveguides; and forming a plurality of conductive connectors on a second side of the interconnect, the conductive connectors electrically connected to the dies by the conductive features.

Abstract: Semiconductor packages are provided. The semiconductor package includes a photonic integrated circuit, an electronic integrated circuit and a high performance integrated circuit. The electronic integrated circuit is disposed aside the photonic integrated circuit and electrically connected to the photonic integrated circuit through a first redistribution structure. The high performance integrated circuit is disposed aside the electronic integrated circuit and electrically connected to the electronic integrated circuit through a second redistribution structure.

Abstract: A semiconductor package includes an interconnect structure having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, at least one optical chip over the first surface of the interconnect structure and electrically coupled to the interconnect structure, an insulating layer contacting the second surface of the interconnect structure, and a molding compound over the first surface of the interconnect structure. The insulating layer includes a third surface facing the second surface of the interconnect structure and a fourth surface opposite to the third surface. At least an edge of the optical chip is covered by the molding compound.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a method includes: forming an interconnect including waveguides and conductive features disposed in a plurality of dielectric layers, the conductive features including conductive lines and vias, the waveguides formed of a first material having a first refractive index, the dielectric layers formed of a second material having a second refractive index less than the first refractive index; bonding a plurality of dies to a first side of the interconnect, the dies electrically connected by the conductive features, the dies optically connected by the waveguides; and forming a plurality of conductive connectors on a second side of the interconnect, the conductive connectors electrically connected to the dies by the conductive features.