Patents by Inventor Aleksandar Aleksov
Aleksandar Aleksov 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: 20240113005Abstract: Microelectronic integrated circuit package structures include a first substrate coupled to a second substrate by a conductive interconnect structure and a dielectric material adjacent to the conductive interconnect structure. A cavity in a surface of the first substrate is adjacent to the conductive interconnect structure. A portion of the dielectric material is within the cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2022Publication date: April 4, 2024Applicant: Intel CorporationInventors: Jeremy Ecton, Aleksandar Aleksov, Hiroki Tanaka, Brandon Marin, Srinivas Pietambaram, Xavier Brun
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Patent number: 11942334Abstract: Microelectronic assemblies, and related devices and methods, are disclosed herein. For example, in some embodiments, a microelectronic assembly may include a substrate layer having a surface; a first conductive trace having a first thickness on the surface of the substrate layer; and a second conductive trace having a second thickness on the surface of the substrate layer, wherein the second thickness is different from the first thickness. In some embodiments, the first conductive trace and the second conductive trace have rectangular cross-sections.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2018Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Jeremy Ecton, Aleksandar Aleksov, Suddhasattwa Nad, Kristof Kuwawi Darmawikarta, Vahidreza Parichehreh, Veronica Aleman Strong, Xiaoying Guo
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Patent number: 11935857Abstract: Embodiments described herein include electronic packages and methods of forming such packages. An electronic package includes a package substrate, first conductive pads formed over the package substrate, where the first conductive pads have a first surface area, and second conductive pads over the package substrate, where the second conductive pads have a second surface area greater than the first surface area. The electronic package also includes a solder resist layer over the first and second conductive pads, and a plurality of solder resist openings that expose one of the first or second conductive pads. The solder resist openings of the electronic package may include conductive material that is substantially coplanar with a top surface of the solder resist layer. The electronic package further includes solder bumps over the conductive material in the solder resist openings, where the solder bumps have a low bump thickness variation (BTV).Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Kristof Darmawaikarta, Robert May, Sashi Kandanur, Sri Ranga Sai Boyapati, Srinivas Pietambaram, Steve Cho, Jung Kyu Han, Thomas Heaton, Ali Lehaf, Ravindranadh Eluri, Hiroki Tanaka, Aleksandar Aleksov, Dilan Seneviratne
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Publication number: 20240071777Abstract: Disclosed herein are integrated circuit (IC) package supports and related apparatuses and methods. For example, in some embodiments, a method for forming an IC package support may include forming a first dielectric material having a surface; forming a first conductive via in the first dielectric material, wherein the first conductive via has tapered sidewalls with an angle that is equal to or less than 80 degrees relative to the surface of the first dielectric material; forming a second dielectric material, having a surface, on the first dielectric material; and forming a second conductive via in the second dielectric material, wherein the second conductive via is electrically coupled to the first conductive via, has tapered sidewalls with an angle that is greater than 80 degrees relative to the surface of the second dielectric material, and a maximum diameter between 2 microns and 20 microns.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Applicant: Intel CorporationInventors: Kristof Kuwawi Darmawikarta, Robert May, Sri Ranga Sai Boyapati, Srinivas V. Pietambaram, Chung Kwang Christopher Tan, Aleksandar Aleksov
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Publication number: 20240063072Abstract: Composite integrated circuit (IC) device processing, including selective removal of inorganic dielectric material. Inorganic dielectric material may be deposited, modified with laser exposure, and selectively removed. Laser exposure parameters may be adjusted using surface topography measurements. Inorganic dielectric material removal may reduce surface topography. Vias and trenches of varying size, shape, and depth may be concurrently formed without an etch-stop layer. A composite IC device may include an IC die, a conductive via, and a conductive line adjacent a compositionally homogenous inorganic dielectric material.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2022Publication date: February 22, 2024Applicant: Intel CorporationInventors: Adel Elsherbini, Shawna Liff, Kimin Jun, Veronica Strong, Aleksandar Aleksov, Jiraporn Seangatith, Mohammad Enamul Kabir, Johanna Swan, Tushar Talukdar, Omkar Karhade
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Patent number: 11908802Abstract: An apparatus is provided which comprises: a plurality of first conductive contacts having a first pitch spacing on a substrate surface, a plurality of second conductive contacts having a second pitch spacing on the substrate surface, and a plurality of conductive interconnects disposed within the substrate to couple a first grouping of the plurality of second conductive contacts associated with a first die site with a first grouping of the plurality of second conductive contacts associated with a second die site and to couple a second grouping of the plurality of second conductive contacts associated with the first die site with a second grouping of the plurality of second conductive contacts associated with the second die site, wherein the conductive interconnects to couple the first groupings are present in a layer of the substrate above the conductive interconnects to couple the second groupings. Other embodiments are also disclosed and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2022Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Aleksandar Aleksov, Adel A. Elsherbini, Kristof Darmawikarta, Robert A. May, Sri Ranga Sai Boyapati
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In-package RF waveguides as high bandwidth chip-to-chip interconnects and methods for using the same
Patent number: 11894324Abstract: In-package radio frequency (RF) waveguides as high bandwidth chip-to-chip interconnects and methods for using the same are disclosed. In one example, an electronic package includes a package substrate, first and second silicon dies or tiles, and an RF waveguide. The first and second silicon dies or tiles are attached to the package substrate. The RF waveguide is formed in the package substrate and interconnects the first silicon die or tile with the second silicon die or tile.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2021Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Aleksandar Aleksov, Telesphor Kamgaing, Sri Ranga Sai Boyapati, Kristof Darmawikarta, Eyal Fayneh, Ofir Degani, David Levy, Johanna M. Swan -
Publication number: 20240038671Abstract: A multi-chip package includes a substrate (110) having a first side (111), an opposing second side (112), and a third side (213) that extends from the first side to the second side, a first die (120) attached to the first side of the substrate and a second die (130) attached to the first side of the substrate, and a bridge (140) adjacent to the third side of the substrate and attached to the first die and to the second die. No portion of the substrate is underneath the bridge. The bridge creates a connection between the first die and the second die. Alternatively, the bridge may be disposed in a cavity (615, 915) in the substrate or between the substrate and a die layer (750). The bridge may constitute an active die and may be attached to the substrate using wirebonds (241, 841, 1141, 1541).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Henning BRAUNISCH, Chia-Pin CHIU, Aleksandar ALEKSOV, Hinmeng AU, Stefanie M. LOTZ, Johanna M. SWAN, Sujit SHARAN
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Publication number: 20240030098Abstract: Disclosed herein are structures and assemblies that may be used for thermal management in integrated circuit (IC) packages.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2023Publication date: January 25, 2024Applicant: Intel CorporationInventors: Feras Eid, Telesphor Kamgaing, Georgios Dogiamis, Aleksandar Aleksov, Johanna M. Swan
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Publication number: 20240030150Abstract: Microelectronic assemblies, and related devices and methods, are disclosed herein. For example, in some embodiments, a microelectronic assembly may include a package substrate including a dielectric material having a first surface and an opposing second surface, a first material on at least a portion of the second surface, and a second material on at least a portion of the first material, wherein the second material has a different material composition than the first material.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2023Publication date: January 25, 2024Applicant: Intel CorporationInventors: Aleksandar ALEKSOV, Johanna M. SWAN
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Patent number: 11876053Abstract: A multi-chip package includes a substrate (110) having a first side (111), an opposing second side (112), and a third side (213) that extends from the first side to the second side, a first die (120) attached to the first side of the substrate and a second die (130) attached to the first side of the substrate, and a bridge (140) adjacent to the third side of the substrate and attached to the first die and to the second die. No portion of the substrate is underneath the bridge. The bridge creates a connection between the first die and the second die. Alternatively, the bridge may be disposed in a cavity (615, 915) in the substrate or between the substrate and a die layer (750). The bridge may constitute an active die and may be attached to the substrate using wirebonds (241, 841, 1141, 1541).Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2021Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Henning Braunisch, Chia-Pin Chiu, Aleksandar Aleksov, Hinmeng Au, Stefanie M. Lotz, Johanna M. Swan, Sujit Sharan
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Publication number: 20240014149Abstract: Embodiments include an electronic package that includes a dielectric layer and a capacitor on the dielectric layer. In an embodiment, the capacitor comprises a first electrode disposed over the dielectric layer and a capacitor dielectric layer over the first electrode. In an embodiment, the capacitor dielectric layer is an amorphous dielectric layer. In an embodiment, the electronic package may also comprise a second electrode over the capacitor dielectric layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventors: Aleksandar ALEKSOV, Thomas SOUNART, Kristof DARMAWIKARTA, Henning BRAUNISCH, Prithwish CHATTERJEE, Andrew J. BROWN
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Publication number: 20240006327Abstract: IC die package routing structures including a bulk layer of a first metal composition on an underlying layer of a second metal composition. The lower layer may be sputter deposited to a thickness sufficient to support plating of the bulk layer upon a first portion of the lower layer. Following the plating process, a second portion of the lower layer may be removed selectively to the bulk layer. Multiple IC die may be attached to the package with the package routing structures responsible for the transmission of high-speed data signals between the multiple IC die. The package may be further assembled to a host component that conveys power to the IC die package.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2022Publication date: January 4, 2024Applicant: Intel CorporationInventors: Jeremy Ecton, Aleksandar Aleksov, Kristof Darmawikarta, Robert A. May, Brandon Marin, Benjamin Duong, Suddhasattwa Nad, Hsin-Wei Wang, Leonel Arana, Darko Grujicic
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Publication number: 20240006292Abstract: Disclosed herein are via-trace-via structures with improved alignment, and related devices and methods. For example, in some embodiments, an integrated circuit (IC) package support may include a conductive structure having an aperture; a conductive via at least partially nested in the aperture in the conductive structure; and a conductive bridge spanning between and in contact with the conductive structure and the conductive via. In some embodiments, the conductive structure is a conductive pad. In some embodiments, the conductive structure is a conductive plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2022Publication date: January 4, 2024Applicant: Intel CorporationInventors: Veronica Aleman Strong, Aleksandar Aleksov
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Patent number: 11854834Abstract: Disclosed herein are integrated circuit (IC) package supports and related apparatuses and methods. For example, in some embodiments, an IC package support may include a non-photoimageable dielectric, and a conductive via through the non-photoimageable dielectric, wherein the conductive via has a diameter that is less than 20 microns. Other embodiments are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2022Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Kristof Kuwawi Darmawikarta, Robert May, Sri Ranga Sai Boyapati, Srinivas V. Pietambaram, Chung Kwang Christopher Tan, Aleksandar Aleksov
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Publication number: 20230395518Abstract: Microelectronic assemblies, and related devices and methods, are disclosed herein. For example, in some embodiments, a microelectronic assembly may include a package substrate including a dielectric material having a first surface and an opposing second surface, a first material on at least a portion of the second surface, and a second material on at least a portion of the first material, wherein the second material has a different material composition than the first material.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2023Publication date: December 7, 2023Applicant: Intel CorporationInventors: Aleksandar Aleksov, Johanna M. Swan
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Patent number: 11837534Abstract: Apparatuses, systems and methods associated with package substrate design with variable height conductive elements within a single layer are disclosed herein. In embodiments, a substrate may include a first layer, wherein a trench is located in the first layer, and a second layer located on a surface of the first layer. The substrate may further include a first conductive element located in a first portion of the second layer adjacent to the trench, wherein the first conductive element extends to fill the trench, and a second conductive element located in a second portion of the second layer, wherein the second conductive element is located on the surface of the first layer. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2017Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Aleksandar Aleksov, Kristof Darmawikarta, Haobo Chen, Changhua Liu, Sri Ranga Sai Boyapati, Bai Nie
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Patent number: 11830787Abstract: Disclosed herein are structures and assemblies that may be used for thermal management in integrated circuit (IC) packages.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2019Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Feras Eid, Telesphor Kamgaing, Georgios Dogiamis, Aleksandar Aleksov, Johanna M. Swan
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Patent number: 11830831Abstract: Integration of a side-radiating waveguide launcher system into a semiconductor package beneficially permits the coupling of a waveguide directly to the semiconductor package. Included are a first conductive member and a second conductive member separated by a dielectric material. Also included is a conductive structure, such as a plurality of vias, that conductively couples the first conductive member and the second conductive member. Together, the first conductive member, the second conductive member, and the conductive structure form an electrically conductive side-radiating waveguide launcher enclosing shaped space within the dielectric material. The shaped space includes a narrow first end and a wide second end. An RF excitation element is disposed proximate the first end and a waveguide may be operably coupled proximate the second end of the shaped space.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2016Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Georgios Dogiamis, Sasha Oster, Johanna Swan, Shawna Liff, Adel Elsherbini, Telesphor Kamgaing, Aleksandar Aleksov
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Patent number: 11824008Abstract: A multi-chip package includes a substrate (110) having a first side (111), an opposing second side (112), and a third side (213) that extends from the first side to the second side, a first die (120) attached to the first side of the substrate and a second die (130) attached to the first side of the substrate, and a bridge (140) adjacent to the third side of the substrate and attached to the first die and to the second die. No portion of the substrate is underneath the bridge. The bridge creates a connection between the first die and the second die. Alternatively, the bridge may be disposed in a cavity (615, 915) in the substrate or between the substrate and a die layer (750). The bridge may constitute an active die and may be attached to the substrate using wirebonds (241, 841, 1141, 1541).Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2022Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Henning Braunisch, Chia-Pin Chiu, Aleksandar Aleksov, Hinmeng Au, Stefanie M. Lotz, Johanna M. Swan, Sujit Sharan