Abstract: Implementations of a semiconductor device may include a semiconductor die including a first largest planar surface, a second largest planar surface and a thickness between the first largest planar surface and the second largest planar surface; and one of a permanent die support structure, a temporary die support structure, or any combination thereof coupled to one of the first largest planar surface, the second largest planar surface, the thickness, or any combination thereof where the semiconductor die may be coupled with one of a substrate, a leadframe, an interposer, a package, a bonding surface, or a mounting surface. The thickness may be between 0.1 microns and 125 microns.

Abstract: A method includes disposing a series of protrusions on a rectangular side panel of an open four-sided box-like structure in a frame, and attaching an electronic substrate to the frame. The electronic substrate carries one or more circuit components. The series of protrusions acts as a spring-like compensator to compensate plastic deformation, twisting or warping of the frame, and to limit propagation of stress to the electronic substrate via the frame.

Abstract: Implementations of semiconductor packages may include a first substrate having two or more die coupled to a first side, a clip coupled to each of the two or more die on the first substrate and a second substrate having two or more die coupled to a first side of the second substrate. A clip may be coupled to each of the two or more die on the second substrate. The package may include a lead frame between the first substrate and the second substrate and a molding compound. A second side of each of the first substrate and the second substrate may be exposed through the molding compound. A perimeter of the first substrate and a perimeter of the second substrate may not fully overlap when coupled through the lead frame.

Abstract: Implementations of semiconductor packages may include: a first substrate having two or more die coupled to a first side, a clip coupled to each of the two or more die on the first substrate and a second substrate having two or more die coupled to a first side of the second substrate. A clip may be coupled to each of the two or more die on the second substrate. The package may include two or more spacers coupled to the first side of the first substrate and a lead frame between the first substrate and the second substrate and a molding compound. A second side of each of the first substrate and the second substrate may be exposed through the molding compound. A perimeter of the first substrate and a perimeter of the second substrate may not fully overlap when coupled through the two or more spacers.

Abstract: Implementations of a silicon-in-insulator (SOI) semiconductor die may include a first largest planar surface, a second largest planar surface and a thickness between the first largest planar surface and the second largest planar surface; and one of a permanent die support structure, a temporary die support structure, or any combination thereof coupled to one of the first largest planar surface, the second largest planar surface, the thickness, or any combination thereof. The first largest planar surface, the second largest planar surface, and the thickness may be included through a silicon layer coupled to a insulative layer.

Abstract: A fin frame baseplate is disclosed. Specific implementations include a baseplate configured to be coupled to a substrate, a fin frame including a base portion coupled to the baseplate, and a plurality of fins extending from the base portion, the plurality of fins protruding from the base portion. The fin frame may include a plurality of openings therethrough.

Abstract: Implementations of power modules may include: a substrate having a first side and a second side. The power module may include a plurality of leads coupled to a second side of the substrate and a molding compound over a portion of five or more surfaces of the substrate. The power module may also include an opening extending from a first side of the substrate to an outer edge of the molding compound. The opening may be configured to receive a coupling device and the coupling device may be configured to couple with a heat sink or a package support.

Abstract: Implementations of semiconductor packages may include a metallic baseplate, a first insulative layer coupled to the metallic baseplate, a first plurality of metallic traces, each metallic trace of the first plurality of metallic traces coupled to the electrically insulative, one or more semiconductor devices coupled to each one of the first plurality of metallic traces, a second plurality of metallic traces coupled to the one or more semiconductor devices, and a second insulative layer coupled to the metallic traces of the second plurality of metallic traces.

Abstract: Implementations of methods of forming a plurality of reinforced die may include forming a plurality of die on a substrate and patterning a metal gang frame to form a plurality of metal plates. The plurality of metal plates may correspond to the plurality of die. The method may include coupling the metal gang frame over the plurality of die and singulating the plurality of die. Each die of the plurality of die may include the corresponding metal plate from the plurality of metal plates coupled over the plurality of die.

Abstract: Implementations of a method of forming a semiconductor package may include forming a plurality of notches into the first side of a semiconductor substrate; forming an organic material over the first side of the semiconductor substrate and into the plurality of notches; forming a cavity into each of a plurality of semiconductor die included in the semiconductor substrate; applying a backmetal into the cavity in each of the plurality of semiconductor die included in the semiconductor substrate; and singulating the semiconductor substrate through the organic material into a plurality of semiconductor packages.

Abstract: Various implementations of a method of forming a semiconductor package may include forming a plurality of notches into the first side of a semiconductor substrate; applying a permanent coating material into the plurality of notches; forming a first organic material over the first side of the semiconductor substrate and the plurality of notches; thinning a second side of the semiconductor substrate opposite the first side one of to or into the plurality of notches; and singulating the semiconductor substrate through the permanent coating material into a plurality of semiconductor packages.

Abstract: Implementations of a semiconductor device may include a semiconductor die including a first largest planar surface, a second largest planar surface and a thickness between the first largest planar surface and the second largest planar surface; and one of a permanent die support structure, a temporary die support structure, or any combination thereof coupled to one of the first largest planar surface, the second largest planar surface, the thickness, or any combination thereof where the semiconductor die may be coupled with one of a substrate, a leadframe, an interposer, a package, a bonding surface, or a mounting surface. The thickness may be between 0.1 microns and 125 microns.

Abstract: Various implementations of a method of forming a semiconductor package may include forming a plurality of notches into the first side of a semiconductor substrate; forming an organic material over the first side of the semiconductor substrate and the plurality of notches; thinning a second side of the semiconductor substrate opposite the first side one of to or into the plurality of notches; stress relief etching the second side of the semiconductor substrate; applying a backmetal over the second side of the semiconductor substrate; removing one or more portions of the backmetal through jet ablating the second side of the semiconductor substrate; and singulating the semiconductor substrate through the permanent coating material into a plurality of semiconductor packages.

Abstract: Implementations of the semiconductor package may include a first sidewall opposite a second sidewall, and a third sidewall opposite a fourth sidewall. Implementations of the semiconductor package may include a first lead and a second lead extending from the first sidewall and a first half-etched tie bar directly coupled to the first lead. An end of the first half-etched tie bar may be exposed on the third sidewall of the semiconductor package. Implementations of the semiconductor package may also include a second half-etched tie bar directly coupled to the second lead. An end of the second half-etched tie bar may be exposed on the fourth sidewall. An end of the first lead and an end of the second lead may each be electroplated. The first die flag and the second die flag may be electrically isolated from the first lead and the second lead.

Abstract: A method includes bonding a device die to a direct bonded metal (DBM) substrate, bonding a spacer block to the device die, and at least partially reducing coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) mismatches between the DBM substrate, the spacer block and the device die. At least partially reducing the CTE mismatches between the DBM substrate, the spacer block and the device die includes at least one of: disposing an arrangement of pillars and grooves in a surface region of the spacer block coupled to the device die, disposing at least one cavity in the spacer block, and disposing a groove in an outer conductive layer of the DBM substrate.

Abstract: Implementations of power modules may include: a substrate having a first side and a second side. The power module may include a plurality of leads coupled to a second side of the substrate and a molding compound over a portion of five or more surfaces of the substrate. The power module may also include an opening extending from a first side of the substrate to an outer edge of the molding compound. The opening may be configured to receive a coupling device and the coupling device may be configured to couple with a heat sink or a package support.

Abstract: A press-fit pin for a semiconductor package includes a shaft terminating in a head. A pair of arms extends away from a center of the head. Each arm includes a curved shape and the arms together form an s-shape. A length of the s-shape is longer than the shaft diameter. An outer extremity of each arm includes a contact surface configured to electrically couple to and form a friction fit with a pin receiver. In implementations the press-fit pin has only two surfaces configured to contact an inner sidewall of the pin receiver and is configured to contact the inner sidewall at only two locations. The shaft may be a cylinder. The s-shape formed by the pair of arms is visible from a view facing a top of the press-fit pin along a direction parallel with the longest length of the shaft. Versions include a through-hole extending through the head.

Abstract: Implementations of a semiconductor package may include a first substrate including a first group of leads physically coupled thereto and a second group of leads physically coupled thereto; a second substrate coupled over the first substrate and physically coupled to the first group of leads and the second group of leads; and one or more semiconductor die coupled between the first substrate and the second substrate. The second group of leads may be electrically isolated from the first substrate.

Abstract: Implementations of a silicon-in-insulator (SOI) semiconductor die may include a first largest planar surface, a second largest planar surface and a thickness between the first largest planar surface and the second largest planar surface; and one of a permanent die support structure, a temporary die support structure, or any combination thereof coupled to one of the first largest planar surface, the second largest planar surface, the thickness, or any combination thereof. The first largest planar surface, the second largest planar surface, and the thickness may be included through a silicon layer coupled to a insulative layer.

Abstract: Implementations of methods of forming a plurality of reinforced die may include forming a plurality of die on a substrate and patterning a metal gang frame to form a plurality of metal plates. The plurality of metal plates may correspond to the plurality of die. The method may include coupling the metal gang frame over the plurality of die and singulating the plurality of die. Each die of the plurality of die may include the corresponding metal plate from the plurality of metal plates coupled over the plurality of die.