Abstract: Structural thermal interfacing for lidded semiconductor packages, including: applying, to a periphery of a surface of a chip, a stiffening adhesive framing a center portion of the chip; applying, to the center portion of the chip, a thermal interface material; and applying a lid to the chip, wherein the lid contacts the stiffening adhesive and is thermally coupled to the chip via the thermal interface material after application to the chip.

Abstract: Various semiconductor chip packages are disclosed. In one aspect, a semiconductor chip package includes a package substrate that has a first side and a second side opposite to the first side. A semiconductor chip is mounted on the first side. Plural metal anchor structures are coupled to the package substrate and project away from the first side. A molding layer is on the package substrate and at least partially encapsulates the semiconductor chip and the anchor structures. The anchor structures terminate in the molding layer and anchor the molding layer to the package substrate.

Abstract: Various semiconductor chip devices with stacked chips are disclosed. In one aspect, a semiconductor chip device is provided. The semiconductor chip device includes a first semiconductor chip that has a floor plan with a high heat producing area and a low heat producing area. At least one second semiconductor chip is stacked on the low heat producing area. The semiconductor chip device also includes means for transferring heat from the high heat producing area.

Abstract: A chip for hybrid bonded interconnect bridging for chiplet integration, the chip comprising: a first chiplet; a second chiplet; an interconnecting die coupled to the first chiplet and the second chiplet through a hybrid bond.

Abstract: A semiconductor module includes two or more semiconductor dies and an interconnect structure coupled to the two or more semiconductor dies. The interconnect structure implements a plurality of die-to-die connection pathways having a first density and a plurality of fan-out redistribution pathways having a second density that is different from the first density.

Abstract: Various semiconductor chip devices with stacked chips are disclosed. In one aspect, a semiconductor chip device is provided. The semiconductor chip device includes a first semiconductor chip that has a floor plan with a high heat producing area and a low heat producing area. At least one second semiconductor chip is stacked on the low heat producing area. The semiconductor chip device also includes means for transferring heat from the high heat producing area.

Abstract: Various semiconductor chip devices with stacked chips are disclosed. In one aspect, a semiconductor chip device is provided. The semiconductor chip device includes a first semiconductor chip that has a floor plan with a high heat producing area and a low heat producing area. At least one second semiconductor chip is stacked on the low heat producing area. The semiconductor chip device also includes means for transferring heat from the high heat producing area.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods for routing traffic through vertically stacked semiconductor dies are disclosed. A first semiconductor die has a second die stacked vertically on top of it in a three-dimensional integrated circuit. The first die includes a through silicon via (TSV) interconnect that does not traverse the first die. The first die includes one or more metal layers above the TSV, which connect to a bonding pad interface through a bonding pad via. If the signals transferred through the TSV of the first die are shared by the second die, then the second die includes a TSV aligned with the bonding pad interface of the first die. If these signals are not shared by the second die, then the second die includes an insulated portion of a wafer backside aligned with the bonding pad interface.

Abstract: Various semiconductor chip packages are disclosed. In one aspect, a semiconductor chip package is provided that includes a fan-out redistribution layer (RDL) structure that has plural stacked polymer layers, plural metallization layers, plural conductive vias interconnecting adjacent metallization layers of the metallization layers, and plural rivets configured to resist delamination of one or more of the polymer layers. Each of the plural rivets includes a first head, a second head and a shank connected between the first head and the second head. The first head is part of one of the metallization layers. The shank includes at least one of the conductive vias and at least one part of another of the metallization layers.

Abstract: Various semiconductor chip packages are disclosed. In one aspect, a semiconductor chip package includes a package substrate that has a first side and a second side opposite to the first side. A semiconductor chip is mounted on the first side. Plural metal anchor structures are coupled to the package substrate and project away from the first side. A molding layer is on the package substrate and at least partially encapsulates the semiconductor chip and the anchor structures. The anchor structures terminate in the molding layer and anchor the molding layer to the package substrate.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a three-dimensional integrated circuit includes attaching a first side of a first die to a first carrier wafer. The method includes preparing a second side of the first die to generate a prepared second side of the first die. The method includes attaching the prepared second side of the first die to a second carrier wafer. The method includes removing the first carrier wafer from the first side of the first die to form a transitional three-dimensional integrated circuit. The method includes attaching a third carrier wafer to a first side of the transitional three-dimensional integrated circuit. The method includes attaching a first side of the second die to a second side of the transitional three-dimensional integrated circuit.

Abstract: A three-dimensional integrated circuit includes a first die having a first geometry. The first die includes a first region that operates with a first power density and a second region that operates with a second power density. The first power density is less than the second power density. The first die includes first electrical contacts disposed in the first region on a first side of the first die along a periphery of the first die. The three-dimensional integrated circuit includes a second die having a second geometry. The second die includes second electrical contacts disposed on a first side of the second die. A stacked portion of the second die is stacked within the periphery of the first die and an overhang portion of the second die extends beyond the periphery of the first die. The second electrical contacts are aligned with and coupled to the first electrical contacts.

Abstract: Various semiconductor chip devices with stacked chips are disclosed. In one aspect, a semiconductor chip device is provided. The semiconductor chip device includes a first semiconductor chip that has a floor plan with a high heat producing area and a low heat producing area. At least one second semiconductor chip is stacked on the low heat producing area. The semiconductor chip device also includes means for transferring heat from the high heat producing area.

Abstract: Various semiconductor chip devices with stacked chips are disclosed. In one aspect, a semiconductor chip device is provided. The semiconductor chip device includes a first semiconductor chip that has a floor plan with a high heat producing area and a low heat producing area. At least one second semiconductor chip is stacked on the low heat producing area. The semiconductor chip device also includes means for transferring heat from the high heat producing area.

Abstract: A three-dimensional integrated circuit includes a first die having a first geometry. The first die includes a first region that operates with a first power density and a second region that operates with a second power density. The first power density is less than the second power density. The first die includes first electrical contacts disposed in the first region on a first side of the first die along a periphery of the first die. The three-dimensional integrated circuit includes a second die having a second geometry. The second die includes second electrical contacts disposed on a first side of the second die. A stacked portion of the second die is stacked within the periphery of the first die and an overhang portion of the second die extends beyond the periphery of the first die. The second electrical contacts are aligned with and coupled to the first electrical contacts.

Abstract: Various semiconductor chip devices with stacked chips are disclosed. In one aspect, a semiconductor chip device is provided. The semiconductor chip device includes a first semiconductor chip that has a floor plan with a high heat producing area and a low heat producing area. At least one second semiconductor chip is stacked on the low heat producing area. The semiconductor chip device also includes means for transferring heat from the high heat producing area.

Abstract: Various semiconductor chip devices with stacked chips are disclosed. In one aspect, a semiconductor chip device includes a stack of plural semiconductor chips. Each two adjacent semiconductor chips of the plural semiconductor chips is electrically connected by plural interconnects and physically connected by a first insulating bonding layer. A first stack of dummy chips is positioned opposite a first side of the stack of semiconductor chips and separated from the plural semiconductor chips by a first gap. Each two adjacent of the first dummy chips are physically connected by a second insulating bonding layer. A second stack of dummy chips is positioned opposite a second side of the stack of semiconductor chips and separated from the plural semiconductor chips by a second gap. Each two adjacent of the second dummy chips are physically connected by a third insulating bonding layer.

Abstract: Various semiconductor chip devices with stacked chips are disclosed. In one aspect, a semiconductor chip device includes a stack of plural semiconductor chips. Each two adjacent semiconductor chips of the plural semiconductor chips is electrically connected by plural interconnects and physically connected by a first insulating bonding layer. A first stack of dummy chips is positioned opposite a first side of the stack of semiconductor chips and separated from the plural semiconductor chips by a first gap. Each two adjacent of the first dummy chips are physically connected by a second insulating bonding layer. A second stack of dummy chips is positioned opposite a second side of the stack of semiconductor chips and separated from the plural semiconductor chips by a second gap. Each two adjacent of the second dummy chips are physically connected by a third insulating bonding layer.

Abstract: Various semiconductor chip devices with stacked chips are disclosed. In one aspect, a semiconductor chip device is provided. The semiconductor chip device includes a first semiconductor chip that has a floor plan with a high heat producing area and a low heat producing area. At least one second semiconductor chip is stacked on the low heat producing area. The semiconductor chip device also includes means for transferring heat from the high heat producing area.

Abstract: A method forms a connecting pillar to a bonding pad of an integrated circuit. A seed layer is formed over the bond pad. Photoresist is deposited over the integrated circuit. An opening is formed in the photoresist over the bond pad. The connecting pillar is formed in the opening by plating.