Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a method of manufacturing a semiconductor package with an internal routing circuit. The internal routing circuit is formed from multiple molding routing layers in a leadframe land grid array semiconductor package by using a laser to blast away un-designed conductive areas to create conductive paths on each molding compound layer of the semiconductor package.

Abstract: Methods of manufacturing semiconductor packages with metal-plated shields include roughening surfaces of a molding compound by an abrasion process such that the surfaces have an unnatural surface roughness that is rougher than a natural surface roughness. In one embodiment, the method includes obtaining a molded array including a plurality of dies coupled to a substrate and a molding compound encapsulating the plurality of dies, coating all exposed surfaces of the molding compound with an adhesion promoter material, heating the molded array with an adhesion promoter material such that the adhesion promoter material reacts with a portion of the molding compound, resulting in a baked film, and etching away the baked film, resulting in the molding compound having the roughened surfaces. Preferably, the method also includes depositing a catalyst material on the roughened surfaces before a metal layer is coated on the roughened surfaces to speed up the time for the metal layer to adhere to the roughened surfaces.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a method of manufacturing a semiconductor package with an internal routing circuit. The internal routing circuit is formed from multiple leadframe routing layers in a plated and etched copper terminal semiconductor package by removing unwanted areas of each leadframe to create conductive paths on an associated leadframe layer of the semiconductor package.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a method of manufacturing a semiconductor package with an internal routing circuit. The internal routing circuit is formed from multiple molding routing layers in a plated and etched copper terminal semiconductor package by using a laser to blast away un-designed conductive areas to create conductive paths on each molding compound layer of the semiconductor package.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a method of manufacturing a semiconductor package with an internal routing circuit. The internal routing circuit is formed from multiple leadframe routing layers in a plated and etched copper terminal semiconductor package by removing unwanted areas of each leadframe to create conductive paths on an associated leadframe layer of the semiconductor package.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a method of manufacturing a semiconductor package with an internal routing circuit. The internal routing circuit is formed from multiple leadframe routing layers in a plated and etched copper terminal semiconductor package by removing unwanted areas of each leadframe to create conductive paths on an associated leadframe layer of the semiconductor package.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a semiconductor package that includes a locking feature. The locking feature is provided by an unnatural surface roughness of a first molding compound to increase adhesion with a second molding compound. Surfaces of first molding compound are roughened by an abrasion process such that the surfaces are rougher than a natural surface roughness. The roughened surfaces of the first molding compound provide better adhesion of the second molding compound to the roughened surfaces than to untreated surfaces (e.g., surfaces with the natural surface roughness).

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a semiconductor package with a metal-plated shield. Surfaces of molding compound are roughened by an abrasion process such that the surfaces have an unnatural surface roughness that is rougher than a natural surface roughness. The roughened surfaces provide better adhesion of the metal-plated shield to the roughened surfaces than to untreated surfaces (e.g., surfaces with the natural surface roughness). A catalyst material can be deposited on the roughened surfaces of the molding compound before a metal layer is coated on the roughened surfaces of the molding compound to speed up the time for the metal layer to adhere to the roughened surfaces of the molding compound. The metal-plated shield can include plurality of metal layers plated on top of each other.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a method of manufacturing a semiconductor package with an internal routing circuit. The internal routing circuit is formed from multiple molding routing layers in a plated and etched copper terminal semiconductor package by using a laser to activate areas of each molding compound layer of the semiconductor package. Each compound filler in the molding compound layer has a metal interior and an insulating outermost shell. The activated molding compound areas in the molding compound layer become metallized in an electroless plating solution to build conductive paths on the molding compound surface, while properties of non-activated molding compound areas are not changed.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a method of manufacturing a semiconductor package with an internal routing circuit. The internal routing circuit is formed from multiple molding routing layers in a plated and etched copper terminal semiconductor package by using an inkjet process to create conductive paths on each molding compound layer of the semiconductor package.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a method of manufacturing a semiconductor package with an internal routing circuit. The internal routing circuit is fondled from multiple molding routing layers in a leadframe land grid array semiconductor package by using a laser to blast away un-designed conductive areas to create conductive paths on each molding compound layer of the semiconductor package.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a method of manufacturing a semiconductor package with an internal routing circuit. The internal routing circuit is formed from multiple molding routing layers in a plated and etched copper terminal semiconductor package by using a laser to activate areas of each molding compound layer of the semiconductor package. Each compound filler in the molding compound layer has a metal interior and an insulating outermost shell. The activated molding compound areas in the molding compound layer become metallized in an electroless plating solution to build conductive paths on the molding compound surface, while properties of non-activated molding compound areas are not changed.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a method of manufacturing a semiconductor package with an internal routing circuit. The internal routing circuit is formed from multiple molding routing layers in a plated and etched copper terminal semiconductor package by using a laser to blast away un-designed conductive areas to create conductive paths on each molding compound layer of the semiconductor package.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a method of manufacturing a semiconductor package with an internal routing circuit. The internal routing circuit is formed from multiple molding routing layers in a leadframe land grid array semiconductor package by using a laser to blast away un-designed conductive areas to create conductive paths on each molding compound layer of the semiconductor package.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a method of manufacturing a semiconductor package with an internal routing circuit. The internal routing circuit is formed from multiple molding routing layers in a plated and etched copper terminal semiconductor package by using a laser to activate areas of each molding compound layer of the semiconductor package. Each compound filler in the molding compound layer has a metal interior and an insulating outermost shell. The activated molding compound areas in the molding compound layer become metallized in an electroless plating solution to build conductive paths on the molding compound surface, while properties of non-activated molding compound areas are not changed.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a method of manufacturing a semiconductor package with an internal routing circuit. The internal routing circuit is formed from multiple molding routing layers in a plated and etched copper terminal semiconductor package by using a laser to blast away un-designed conductive areas to create conductive paths on each molding compound layer of the semiconductor package.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a method of manufacturing a semiconductor package with an internal routing circuit. The internal routing circuit is formed from multiple molding routing layers in a plated and etched copper terminal semiconductor package by using an inkjet process to create conductive paths on each molding compound layer of the semiconductor package.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a method of manufacturing a semiconductor package with an internal routing circuit. The internal routing circuit is formed from multiple molding routing layers in a plated and etched copper terminal semiconductor package by using an inkjet process to create conductive paths on each molding compound layer of the semiconductor package.

Abstract: A support feature on a leadframe to support a semiconductor die during placement of the die on the leadframe and minimize the collapsing effect of the connector bumps of the die after reflowing. In some embodiments, the support features are formed from material that is different from the leadframe, such as by a ball drop process or a plating process. In some embodiments, the support features are formed from the leadframe material, such as by etching. In some embodiments, the support features are covered with a coating material.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a semiconductor package includes forming a plurality of terminals on a sheet carrier, molding the sheet carrier with a first molding compound, creating electrical paths for a first routing layer, plating the first routing layer, placing dice on the first routing layer, encapsulating the dice with a second molding compound, removing at least a portion of the sheet carrier, and singulating the package from other packages.