Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a passivation layer formed on a semiconductor substrate, a protective layer overlying the passivation layer and having an opening, an interconnect structure formed in the opening of the protective layer, a bump formed on the interconnect structure, and a molding compound layer overlying the interconnect structure and being in physical contact with a lower portion of the bump.

Abstract: The present disclosure, in some embodiments, relates to an integrated chip structure. The integrated chip structure includes a bump structure disposed on a first substrate and a molding compound in physical contact with the bump structure. The bump structure protrudes from the molding compound. A conductive region is on a second substrate and contacts the bump structure. A no-flow underfill (NUF) material is vertically between the molding compound and the second substrate and laterally surrounds the bump structure. The NUF material is separated from the molding compound.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a passivation layer formed on a semiconductor substrate, a protective layer overlying the passivation layer and having an opening, an interconnect structure formed in the opening of the protective layer, a bump formed on the interconnect structure, and a molding compound layer overlying the interconnect structure and being in physical contact with a lower portion of the bump.

Abstract: A device includes a first die, a second die, one or more redistribution layers (RDLs) electrically connected to the first die, a plurality of connectors on a surface of the one or more RDLs and a package substrate electrically connected to the first die and the second die. The package substrate is electrically connected to the first die through the one or more RDLs and the plurality of connectors. The package substrate comprises a cavity, and the second die is at least partially disposed in the cavity.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for solder connections. An apparatus includes a substrate having a conductive terminal on a surface; a passivation layer overlying the surface of the substrate and the conductive terminal; an opening in the passivation layer exposing a portion of the conductive terminal; at least one stud bump bonded to the conductive terminal in the opening and extending in a direction normal to the surface of the substrate; and a solder connection formed on the conductive terminal in the opening and enclosing the at least one stud bump. Methods for forming the solder connections are disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure, in some embodiments, relates to an integrated chip structure. The integrated chip structure includes a bump structure disposed on a first substrate and a molding compound in physical contact with the bump structure. The bump structure protrudes from the molding compound. A conductive region is on a second substrate and contacts the bump structure. A no-flow underfill (NUF) material is vertically between the molding compound and the second substrate and laterally surrounds the bump structure. The NUF material is separated from the molding compound.

Abstract: In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a package assembly having a bump on a first substrate. A molding compound is on the first substrate and contacts sidewalls of the bump. A no-flow underfill layer is on a conductive region of a second substrate. The no-flow underfill layer and the conductive region contact the bump. A mask layer is arranged on the second substrate and laterally surrounds the no-flow underfill layer. The no-flow underfill layer contacts the substrate between the conductive region and the mask layer.

Abstract: A method comprises connecting a substrate having a plurality of integrated circuit (IC) dies to a package substrate, so that the package substrate extends beyond at least two edges of the substrate, leaving first and second edge portions of the package substrate having exposed contacts. The first and second edge portions meet at a first corner of the package substrate. At least a first upper die package is placed over the substrate, so that first and second edge portions of the first upper die package extend beyond the at least two edges of the substrate. Pads on the first and second edge portions of the first upper die package are connected to the contacts of the first and second edge portions of the package substrate.

Abstract: A method comprises connecting a substrate having a plurality of integrated circuit (IC) dies to a package substrate, so that the package substrate extends beyond at least two edges of the substrate, leaving first and second edge portions of the package substrate having exposed contacts. The first and second edge portions meet at a first corner of the package substrate. At least a first upper die package is placed over the substrate, so that first and second edge portions of the first upper die package extend beyond the at least two edges of the substrate. Pads on the first and second edge portions of the first upper die package are connected to the contacts of the first and second edge portions of the package substrate.

Abstract: An integrated circuit structure includes a substrate and a metal pad over the substrate. A post-passivation interconnect (PPI) line is connected to the metal pad, wherein the PPI line includes at least a portion over the metal pad. A PPI pad is connected to the PPI line. A polymer layer is over the PPI line and the PPI pad, wherein the polymer layer has a thickness greater than about 30 ?m. An under-bump metallurgy (UBM) extends into an opening in the polymer layer and electrically connected to the PPI pad.

Abstract: In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a package assembly having a bump on a first substrate. A molding compound is on the first substrate and contacts sidewalls of the bump. A no-flow underfill layer is on a conductive region of a second substrate. The no-flow underfill layer and the conductive region contact the bump. A mask layer is arranged on the second substrate and laterally surrounds the no-flow underfill layer. The no-flow underfill layer contacts the substrate between the conductive region and the mask layer.

Abstract: A method of forming a package assembly includes forming a no-flow underfill layer on a substrate. The method further includes attaching a semiconductor die to the substrate. The semiconductor die comprises a bump and a molding compound layer in physical contact with a lower portion of the bump. An upper portion of the bump is in physical contact with the no-flow underfill layer.

Abstract: System and method are disclosed for creating a rigid interconnect between two substrate mounted packages to create a package-on-package assembly. A solid interconnect may have a predetermined length configured to provide a predetermined package separation, may be cylindrical, conical or stepped, may be formed by extrusion, casting, drawing or milling and may have an anti-oxidation coating. The interconnect may be attached to mounting pads on the top and bottom packages via an electrically conductive adhesive, including, but not limited to solder and solder paste. A solder preservative or other anti-oxidation coating may be applied to the mounting pad. A package-on-package assembly with solid interconnects may have a top package configured to accept at least one electronic device, with the solid interconnects mounted between the top package and a bottom package to rigidly hold the package about parallel to each other.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for solder connections. An apparatus includes a substrate having a conductive terminal on a surface; a passivation layer overlying the surface of the substrate and the conductive terminal; an opening in the passivation layer exposing a portion of the conductive terminal; at least one stud bump bonded to the conductive terminal in the opening and extending in a direction normal to the surface of the substrate; and a solder connection formed on the conductive terminal in the opening and enclosing the at least one stud bump. Methods for forming the solder connections are disclosed.

Abstract: A package-on-package (PoP) comprises a substrate with a plurality of substrate traces, a first function chip on top of the substrate connected to the substrate by a plurality of bond-on-trace connections, and a second function chip on top of the first function chip, directly connected to the substrate. Another package-on-package (PoP) comprises: a substrate with a plurality of substrate traces, a first function chip on top of the substrate connected to the substrate by a plurality of solder mask defined (SMD) connections formed on SMD bonding pads connected to solder bumps, and a second function chip on top of the first function chip, directly connected to the substrate by a plurality of bond-on-trace connections.

Abstract: A package includes a printed circuit board (PCB), and a die bonded to the PCB through solder balls. A re-workable underfill is dispensed in a region between the PCB and the die.

Abstract: A method of forming a package assembly includes forming a no-flow underfill layer on a substrate. The method further includes attaching a semiconductor die to the substrate. The semiconductor die comprises a bump and a molding compound layer in physical contact with a lower portion of the bump. An upper portion of the bump is in physical contact with the no-flow underfill layer.

Abstract: Package on package (PoP) devices and methods of packaging semiconductor dies are disclosed. A PoP device includes a first packaged die and a second packaged die coupled to the first packaged die. Metal stud bumps are disposed between the first packaged die and the second packaged die. The metal stud bumps include a bump region and a tail region coupled to the bump region. The metal stud bumps are embedded in solder joints.

Abstract: A package assembly including a semiconductor die electrically coupled to a substrate by an interconnected joint structure. The semiconductor die includes a bump overlying a semiconductor substrate, and a molding compound layer overlying the semiconductor substrate and being in physical contact with a first portion of the bump. The substrate includes a no-flow underfill layer on a conductive region. A second portion of the bump is in physical contact with the no-flow underfill layer to form the interconnected joint structure.

Abstract: System and method for bonding semiconductor substrates is presented. A preferred embodiment comprises forming a buffer layer over a surface of a semiconductor substrate while retaining TSVs that protrude from the buffer layer in order to prevent potential voids that might form. A protective layer is formed on another semiconductor substrate that will be bonded to the first semiconductor substrate. The two substrates are aligned and bonded together, with the buffer layer preventing any short circuit contacts to the surface of the original semiconductor substrate.