Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a die, a molding interfacing with the die along a first direction, wherein a coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) mismatch is between the molding and the die, a via extending within and through the molding, an elongated member extending within the molding and at least partially along the first direction, a conductive trace over the elongated member and the die, and a dielectric between the elongated member and the conductive trace, wherein the elongated member is proximal to the die than the via.

Abstract: A three dimensional integrated circuit (3DIC) includes a first substrate and a heat spreading structure embedded in the first substrate. The 3DIC further includes a die electrically connected to the first substrate, wherein the die is thermally connected to the heat spreading structure. The 3DIC further includes a plurality of memory units on the die, wherein the die is between the plurality of memory units and the first substrate, and the plurality of memory units is thermally connected to the heat spreading structure by the die. The 3DIC further includes an external cooling unit on the plurality of memory units, wherein the plurality of memory units is between the die and the external cooling unit, and the die is thermally connected to the external cooling unit by the plurality of memory units.