Patents by Inventor Philip Damberg
Philip Damberg has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20240055393Abstract: A microelectronic package includes a substrate having a first surface. A microelectronic element overlies the first surface. Electrically conductive elements are exposed at the first surface of the substrate, at least some of which are electrically connected to the microelectronic element. The package includes wire bonds having bases bonded to respective ones of the conductive elements and ends remote from the substrate and remote from the bases. The ends of the wire bonds are defined on tips of the wire bonds, and the wire bonds define respective first diameters between the bases and the tips thereof. The tips have at least one dimension that is smaller than the respective first diameters of the wire bonds. A dielectric encapsulation layer covers portions of the wire bonds, and unencapsulated portions of the wire bonds are defined by portions of the wire bonds, including the ends, are uncovered by the encapsulation layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2023Publication date: February 15, 2024Inventors: Ellis Chau, Reynaldo Co, Roseann Alatorre, Philip Damberg, Wei-Shun Wang, Se Young Yang
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Patent number: 11735563Abstract: A microelectronic package includes a substrate having a first surface. A microelectronic element overlies the first surface. Electrically conductive elements are exposed at the first surface of the substrate, at least some of which are electrically connected to the microelectronic element. The package includes wire bonds having bases bonded to respective ones of the conductive elements and ends remote from the substrate and remote from the bases. The ends of the wire bonds are defined on tips of the wire bonds, and the wire bonds define respective first diameters between the bases and the tips thereof. The tips have at least one dimension that is smaller than the respective first diameters of the wire bonds. A dielectric encapsulation layer covers portions of the wire bonds, and unencapsulated portions of the wire bonds are defined by portions of the wire bonds, including the ends, are uncovered by the encapsulation layer.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2021Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: Invensas LLCInventors: Ellis Chau, Reynaldo Co, Roseann Alatorre, Philip Damberg, Wei-Shun Wang, Se Young Yang
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Publication number: 20220165703Abstract: A microelectronic package includes a substrate having a first surface. A microelectronic element overlies the first surface. Electrically conductive elements are exposed at the first surface of the substrate, at least some of which are electrically connected to the microelectronic element. The package includes wire bonds having bases bonded to respective ones of the conductive elements and ends remote from the substrate and remote from the bases. The ends of the wire bonds are defined on tips of the wire bonds, and the wire bonds define respective first diameters between the bases and the tips thereof. The tips have at least one dimension that is smaller than the respective first diameters of the wire bonds. A dielectric encapsulation layer covers portions of the wire bonds, and unencapsulated portions of the wire bonds are defined by portions of the wire bonds, including the ends, are uncovered by the encapsulation layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2021Publication date: May 26, 2022Applicant: Invensas CorporationInventors: Ellis Chau, Reynaldo Co, Roseann Alatorre, Philip Damberg, Wei-Shun Wang, Se Young Yang
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Patent number: 11189595Abstract: A microelectronic package includes a substrate having a first surface. A microelectronic element overlies the first surface. Electrically conductive elements are exposed at the first surface of the substrate, at least some of which are electrically connected to the microelectronic element. The package includes wire bonds having bases bonded to respective ones of the conductive elements and ends remote from the substrate and remote from the bases. The ends of the wire bonds are defined on tips of the wire bonds, and the wire bonds define respective first diameters between the bases and the tips thereof. The tips have at least one dimension that is smaller than the respective first diameters of the wire bonds. A dielectric encapsulation layer covers portions of the wire bonds, and unencapsulated portions of the wire bonds are defined by portions of the wire bonds, including the ends, are uncovered by the encapsulation layer.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2020Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Assignee: Invensas CorporationInventors: Ellis Chau, Reynaldo Co, Roseann Alatorre, Philip Damberg, Wei-Shun Wang, Se Young Yang
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Publication number: 20210035948Abstract: A microelectronic package includes a substrate having a first surface. A microelectronic element overlies the first surface. Electrically conductive elements are exposed at the first surface of the substrate, at least some of which are electrically connected to the microelectronic element. The package includes wire bonds having bases bonded to respective ones of the conductive elements and ends remote from the substrate and remote from the bases. The ends of the wire bonds are defined on tips of the wire bonds, and the wire bonds define respective first diameters between the bases and the tips thereof. The tips have at least one dimension that is smaller than the respective first diameters of the wire bonds. A dielectric encapsulation layer covers portions of the wire bonds, and unencapsulated portions of the wire bonds are defined by portions of the wire bonds, including the ends, are uncovered by the encapsulation layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2020Publication date: February 4, 2021Applicant: Invensas CorporationInventors: Ellis Chau, Reynaldo Co, Roseann Alatorre, Philip Damberg, Wei-Shun Wang, Se Young Yang
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Patent number: 10756049Abstract: A microelectronic package includes a substrate having a first surface. A microelectronic element overlies the first surface. Electrically conductive elements are exposed at the first surface of the substrate, at least some of which are electrically connected to the microelectronic element. The package includes wire bonds having bases bonded to respective ones of the conductive elements and ends remote from the substrate and remote from the bases. The ends of the wire bonds are defined on tips of the wire bonds, and the wire bonds define respective first diameters between the bases and the tips thereof. The tips have at least one dimension that is smaller than the respective first diameters of the wire bonds. A dielectric encapsulation layer covers portions of the wire bonds, and unencapsulated portions of the wire bonds are defined by portions of the wire bonds, including the ends, are uncovered by the encapsulation layer.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2017Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: Invensas CorporationInventors: Ellis Chau, Reynaldo Co, Roseann Alatorre, Philip Damberg, Wei-Shun Wang, Se Young Yang
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Publication number: 20180026007Abstract: A microelectronic package includes a substrate having a first surface. A microelectronic element overlies the first surface. Electrically conductive elements are exposed at the first surface of the substrate, at least some of which are electrically connected to the microelectronic element. The package includes wire bonds having bases bonded to respective ones of the conductive elements and ends remote from the substrate and remote from the bases. The ends of the wire bonds are defined on tips of the wire bonds, and the wire bonds define respective first diameters between the bases and the tips thereof. The tips have at least one dimension that is smaller than the respective first diameters of the wire bonds. A dielectric encapsulation layer covers portions of the wire bonds, and unencapsulated portions of the wire bonds are defined by portions of the wire bonds, including the ends, are uncovered by the encapsulation layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2017Publication date: January 25, 2018Applicant: Invensas CorporationInventors: Ellis Chau, Reynaldo Co, Roseann Alatorre, Philip Damberg, Wei-Shun Wang, Se Young Yang
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Publication number: 20170309593Abstract: A microelectronic assembly may include a substrate including a rigid dielectric layer having electrically conductive elements, a microelectronic element having a plurality of contacts exposed at a face thereof, and conductive vias extending through a compliant dielectric layer overlying the rigid dielectric layer. The vias electrically connect the substrate contacts respectively to the conductive elements, and the substrate contacts are joined respectively to the contacts of the microelectronic element. The vias, compliant layer and substrate contacts are adapted to appreciably relieve stress at the substrate contacts associated with differential thermal contact and expansion of the assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2017Publication date: October 26, 2017Inventors: Teck-Gyu KANG, Wei-Shun WANG, Hiroaki SATO, Kiyoaki HASHIMOTO, Yoshikuni NAKADAIRA, Norihito MASUDA, Belgacem HABA, Ilyas MOHAMMED, Philip DAMBERG
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Patent number: 9761558Abstract: A microelectronic package includes a substrate having a first surface. A microelectronic element overlies the first surface. Electrically conductive elements are exposed at the first surface of the substrate, at least some of which are electrically connected to the microelectronic element. The package includes wire bonds having bases bonded to respective ones of the conductive elements and ends remote from the substrate and remote from the bases. The ends of the wire bonds are defined on tips of the wire bonds, and the wire bonds define respective first diameters between the bases and the tips thereof. The tips have at least one dimension that is smaller than the respective first diameters of the wire bonds. A dielectric encapsulation layer covers portions of the wire bonds, and unencapsulated portions of the wire bonds are defined by portions of the wire bonds, including the ends, are uncovered by the encapsulation layer.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2015Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Invensas CorporationInventors: Ellis Chau, Reynaldo Co, Roseann Alatorre, Philip Damberg, Wei-Shun Wang, Se Young Yang
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Patent number: 9716075Abstract: A microelectronic assembly may include a substrate including a rigid dielectric layer having electrically conductive elements, a microelectronic element having a plurality of contacts exposed at a face thereof, and conductive vias extending through a compliant dielectric layer overlying the rigid dielectric layer. The vias electrically connect the substrate contacts respectively to the conductive elements, and the substrate contacts are joined respectively to the contacts of the microelectronic element. The vias, compliant layer and substrate contacts are adapted to appreciably relieve stress at the substrate contacts associated with differential thermal contact and expansion of the assembly.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2015Date of Patent: July 25, 2017Assignee: Tessera, Inc.Inventors: Teck-Gyu Kang, Wei-Shun Wang, Hiroaki Sato, Kiyoaki Hashimoto, Yoshikuni Nakadaira, Norihito Masuda, Belgacem Haba, Ilyas Mohammed, Philip Damberg
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Patent number: 9666450Abstract: An interconnection substrate includes a plurality of electrically conductive elements of at least one wiring layer defining first and second lateral directions. Electrically conductive projections for bonding to electrically conductive contacts of at least one component external to the substrate, extend from the conductive elements above the at least one wiring layer. The conductive projections have end portions remote from the conductive elements and neck portions between the conductive elements and the end portions. The end portions have lower surfaces extending outwardly from the neck portions in at least one of the lateral directions. The substrate further includes a dielectric layer overlying the conductive elements and extending upwardly along the neck portions at least to the lower surfaces. At least portions of the dielectric layer between the conductive projections are recessed below a height of the lower surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2016Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: Tessera, Inc.Inventors: Kazuo Sakuma, Philip Damberg, Belgacem Haba
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Publication number: 20160254247Abstract: Described herein are microelectronic packages and methods of making such packages. Consistent with an example embodiment, the package includes a microelectronic unit. Conductive traces are disposed on a surface of the microelectronic unit. The package also includes a substrate with first and second opposed surfaces. The first surface faces the surface of and is in contact with the microelectronic unit; the second surface has a plurality of terminals configured for electrical connection with a least one external component. The substrate has conductive interconnects that include masses of conductive material joined to the conductive traces and electrically connected with the terminals. Conductive material passes from the second surface to the first surface and contacts the conductive traces and the terminals.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2016Publication date: September 1, 2016Inventors: Hiroaki SATO, Kiyoaki HASHIMOTO, Yoshikuni NAKADAIRA, Norihito MASUDA, Belgacem HABA, Ilyas MOHAMMED, Philip DAMBERG
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Publication number: 20160233109Abstract: An interconnection substrate includes a plurality of electrically conductive elements of at least one wiring layer defining first and second lateral directions. Electrically conductive projections for bonding to electrically conductive contacts of at least one component external to the substrate, extend from the conductive elements above the at least one wiring layer. The conductive projections have end portions remote from the conductive elements and neck portions between the conductive elements and the end portions. The end portions have lower surfaces extending outwardly from the neck portions in at least one of the lateral directions. The substrate further includes a dielectric layer overlying the conductive elements and extending upwardly along the neck portions at least to the lower surfaces. At least portions of the dielectric layer between the conductive projections are recessed below a height of the lower surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2016Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventors: Kazuo Sakuma, Philip Damberg, Belgacem Haba
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Patent number: 9337165Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a method for making a microelectronic package that includes assembling a microelectronic unit with a substrate, and electrically connecting redistribution contacts on the microelectronic unit and terminals on the substrate with a conductive matrix material extending within at least one opening extending through the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2014Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: Tessera, Inc.Inventors: Hiroaki Sato, Kiyoaki Hashimoto, Yoshikuni Nakadaira, Norihito Masuda, Belgacem Haba, Ilyas Mohammed, Philip Damberg
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Patent number: 9318460Abstract: An interconnection substrate includes a plurality of electrically conductive elements of at least one wiring layer defining first and second lateral directions. Electrically conductive projections for bonding to electrically conductive contacts of at least one component external to the substrate, extend from the conductive elements above the at least one wiring layer. The conductive projections have end portions remote from the conductive elements and neck portions between the conductive elements and the end portions. The end portions have lower surfaces extending outwardly from the neck portions in at least one of the lateral directions. The substrate further includes a dielectric layer overlying the conductive elements and extending upwardly along the neck portions at least to the lower surfaces. At least portions of the dielectric layer between the conductive projections are recessed below a height of the lower surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2014Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: Tessera, Inc.Inventors: Kazuo Sakuma, Philip Damberg, Belgacem Haba
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Patent number: 9252122Abstract: A structure includes a substrate having a first region and a second region, the substrate also having a first surface and a second surface. Electrically conductive elements are exposed at the first surface within the second region. Wire bonds have bases bonded to respective ones of the conductive elements and ends remote from the substrate and remote from the bases. At least one of the wire bonds has a shape such that the wire bond defines an axis between the free end and the base thereof and such that the wire bond defines a plane. A bent portion of the at least one wire bond extends away from the axis within the plane. A dielectric encapsulation layer covers portions of the wire bonds such that unencapsulated portions, including the ends, of the wire bonds are defined by portions of the wire bonds that are uncovered by the encapsulation layer.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2013Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Assignee: Invensas CorporationInventors: Ellis Chau, Reynaldo Co, Roseann Alatorre, Philip Damberg, Wei-Shun Wang, Se Young Yang
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Publication number: 20160005711Abstract: A microelectronic assembly may include a substrate including a rigid dielectric layer having electrically conductive elements, a microelectronic element having a plurality of contacts exposed at a face thereof, and conductive vias extending through a compliant dielectric layer overlying the rigid dielectric layer. The vias electrically connect the substrate contacts respectively to the conductive elements, and the substrate contacts are joined respectively to the contacts of the microelectronic element. The vias, compliant layer and substrate contacts are adapted to appreciably relieve stress at the substrate contacts associated with differential thermal contact and expansion of the assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2015Publication date: January 7, 2016Inventors: Teck-Gyu Kang, Wei-Shun Wang, Hiroaki Sato, Kiyoaki Hashimoto, Yoshikuni Nakadaira, Norihito Masuda, Belgacem Haba, Ilyas Mohammed, Philip Damberg
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Patent number: 9137903Abstract: A microelectronic assembly may include a substrate including a rigid dielectric layer having electrically conductive elements, a microelectronic element having a plurality of contacts exposed at a face thereof, and conductive vias extending through a compliant dielectric layer overlying the rigid dielectric layer. The vias electrically connect the substrate contacts respectively to the conductive elements, and the substrate contacts are joined respectively to the contacts of the microelectronic element. The vias, compliant layer and substrate contacts are adapted to appreciably relieve stress at the substrate contacts associated with differential thermal contact and expansion of the assembly.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2011Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: Tessera, Inc.Inventors: Teck-Gyu Kang, Wei-Shun Wang, Hiroaki Sato, Kiyoaki Hashimoto, Yoshikuni Nakadaira, Norihito Masuda, Belgacem Haba, Ilyas Mohammed, Philip Damberg
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Patent number: 9136197Abstract: A microelectronic assembly includes an interconnection element, a conductive plane, a microelectronic device, a plurality of traces, and first and second bond elements. The interconnection element includes a dielectric element, a plurality of element contacts, and at least one reference contact thereon. The microelectronic device includes a front surface with device contacts exposed thereat. The conductive plane overlies a portion of the front surface of the microelectronic device. Traces overlying a surface of the conductive plane are insulated therefrom and electrically connected with the element contacts. The traces also have substantial portions spaced a first height above and extending at least generally parallel to the conductive plane, such that a desired impedance is achieved for the traces. First bond element electrically connects the at least one conductive plane with the at least one reference contact. Second bond elements electrically connect device contacts with the traces.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2012Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: Tessera, Inc.Inventors: Belgacem Haba, Ellis Chau, Wael Zohni, Philip Damberg, Richard Dewitt Crisp
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Publication number: 20150255424Abstract: A microelectronic package includes a substrate having a first surface. A microelectronic element overlies the first surface. Electrically conductive elements are exposed at the first surface of the substrate, at least some of which are electrically connected to the microelectronic element. The package includes wire bonds having bases bonded to respective ones of the conductive elements and ends remote from the substrate and remote from the bases. The ends of the wire bonds are defined on tips of the wire bonds, and the wire bonds define respective first diameters between the bases and the tips thereof. The tips have at least one dimension that is smaller than the respective first diameters of the wire bonds. A dielectric encapsulation layer covers portions of the wire bonds, and unencapsulated portions of the wire bonds are defined by portions of the wire bonds, including the ends, are uncovered by the encapsulation layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2015Publication date: September 10, 2015Inventors: Ellis Chau, Reynaldo Co, Roseann Alatorre, Philip Damberg, Wei-Shun Wang, Se Young Yang