Patents by Inventor David R. Hembree

David R. Hembree 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).

  • Publication number: 20240055411
    Abstract: Semiconductor devices having redistribution structures, and associated systems and methods, are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a semiconductor package includes a first semiconductor die including a first redistribution structure and a second semiconductor die including a second redistribution structure. The first and second semiconductor dies can be mounted on a package substrate such that the first and second redistribution structures are aligned with each other. In some embodiments, an interconnect structure can be positioned between the first and second semiconductor dies to electrically couple the first and second redistribution structures to each other. The first and second redistribution structures can be configured such that signal routing between the first and second semiconductor dies can be altered based on the location of the interconnect structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Travis M. Jensen, David R. Hembree
  • Publication number: 20230395463
    Abstract: Method for packaging a semiconductor die assemblies. In one embodiment, a method is directed to packaging a semiconductor die assembly having a first die and a plurality of second dies arranged in a stack over the first die, wherein the first die has a peripheral region extending laterally outward from the stack of second dies. The method can comprise coupling a thermal transfer structure to the peripheral region of the first die and flowing an underfill material between the second dies. The underfill material is flowed after coupling the thermal transfer structure to the peripheral region of the first die such that the thermal transfer structure limits lateral flow of the underfill material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Inventors: Sameer S. Vadhavkar, Xiao Li, Steven K. Groothuis, Jian Li, Jaspreet S. Gandhi, James M. Derderian, David R. Hembree
  • Patent number: 11791316
    Abstract: Semiconductor devices having redistribution structures, and associated systems and methods, are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a semiconductor package includes a first semiconductor die including a first redistribution structure and a second semiconductor die including a second redistribution structure. The first and second semiconductor dies can be mounted on a package substrate such that the first and second redistribution structures are aligned with each other. In some embodiments, an interconnect structure can be positioned between the first and second semiconductor dies to electrically couple the first and second redistribution structures to each other. The first and second redistribution structures can be configured such that signal routing between the first and second semiconductor dies can be altered based on the location of the interconnect structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Travis M. Jensen, David R. Hembree
  • Patent number: 11776877
    Abstract: Method for packaging a semiconductor die assemblies. In one embodiment, a method is directed to packaging a semiconductor die assembly having a first die and a plurality of second dies arranged in a stack over the first die, wherein the first die has a peripheral region extending laterally outward from the stack of second dies. The method can comprise coupling a thermal transfer structure to the peripheral region of the first die and flowing an underfill material between the second dies. The underfill material is flowed after coupling the thermal transfer structure to the peripheral region of the first die such that the thermal transfer structure limits lateral flow of the underfill material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Sameer S. Vadhavkar, Xiao Li, Steven K. Groothuis, Jian Li, Jaspreet S. Gandhi, James M. Derderian, David R. Hembree
  • Publication number: 20220157624
    Abstract: Semiconductor die assemblies having high efficiency thermal paths and molded underfill material. In one embodiment, a semiconductor die assembly comprises a first die and a plurality of second dies. The first die has a first functionality, a lateral region, and a stacking site. The second dies have a different functionality than the first die, and the second dies are in a die stack including a bottom second die mounted to the stacking site of the first die and a top second die defining a top surface of the die stack. A thermal transfer structure is attached to at least the lateral region of the first die and has a cavity in which the second dies are positioned. An underfill material is in the cavity between the second dies and the thermal transfer structure, and the underfill material covers the top surface of the die stack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2022
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventors: David R. Hembree, William R. Stephenson
  • Patent number: 11329026
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for internal heat spreading for packaged semiconductor die are disclosed herein. An example apparatus may include a plurality of die in a stack, a bottom die supporting the plurality of die, a barrier and a heat spreader. A portion of the bottom die may extend beyond the plurality of die and a top surface of the bottom die extending beyond the plurality of die may be exposed. The barrier may be disposed alongside the plurality of die and the bottom die, and the heat spreader may be disposed over the exposed top surface of the bottom die and alongside the plurality of die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventor: David R. Hembree
  • Publication number: 20220059509
    Abstract: Semiconductor devices having redistribution structures, and associated systems and methods, are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a semiconductor package includes a first semiconductor die including a first redistribution structure and a second semiconductor die including a second redistribution structure. The first and second semiconductor dies can be mounted on a package substrate such that the first and second redistribution structures are aligned with each other. In some embodiments, an interconnect structure can be positioned between the first and second semiconductor dies to electrically couple the first and second redistribution structures to each other. The first and second redistribution structures can be configured such that signal routing between the first and second semiconductor dies can be altered based on the location of the interconnect structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2021
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Inventors: Travis M. Jensen, David R. Hembree
  • Patent number: 11239095
    Abstract: Semiconductor die assemblies having high efficiency thermal paths and molded underfill material. In one embodiment, a semiconductor die assembly comprises a first die and a plurality of second dies. The first die has a first functionality, a lateral region, and a stacking site. The second dies have a different functionality than the first die, and the second dies are in a die stack including a bottom second die mounted to the stacking site of the first die and a top second die defining a top surface of the die stack. A thermal transfer structure is attached to at least the lateral region of the first die and has a cavity in which the second dies are positioned. An underfill material is in the cavity between the second dies and the thermal transfer structure, and the underfill material covers the top surface of the die stack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: David R. Hembree, William R. Stephenson
  • Publication number: 20220013434
    Abstract: Method for packaging a semiconductor die assemblies. In one embodiment, a method is directed to packaging a semiconductor die assembly having a first die and a plurality of second dies arranged in a stack over the first die, wherein the first die has a peripheral region extending laterally outward from the stack of second dies. The method can comprise coupling a thermal transfer structure to the peripheral region of the first die and flowing an underfill material between the second dies. The underfill material is flowed after coupling the thermal transfer structure to the peripheral region of the first die such that the thermal transfer structure limits lateral flow of the underfill material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2021
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Inventors: Sameer S. Vadhavkar, Xiao Li, Steven K. Groothuis, Jian Li, Jaspreet S. Gandhi, James M. Derderian, David R. Hembree
  • Patent number: 11171121
    Abstract: Semiconductor devices having redistribution structures, and associated systems and methods, are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a semiconductor package includes a first semiconductor die including a first redistribution structure and a second semiconductor die including a second redistribution structure. The first and second semiconductor dies can be mounted on a package substrate such that the first and second redistribution structures are aligned with each other. In some embodiments, an interconnect structure can be positioned between the first and second semiconductor dies to electrically couple the first and second redistribution structures to each other. The first and second redistribution structures can be configured such that signal routing between the first and second semiconductor dies can be altered based on the location of the interconnect structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Travis M. Jensen, David R. Hembree
  • Publication number: 20210305211
    Abstract: Semiconductor devices having redistribution structures, and associated systems and methods, are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a semiconductor package includes a first semiconductor die including a first redistribution structure and a second semiconductor die including a second redistribution structure. The first and second semiconductor dies can be mounted on a package substrate such that the first and second redistribution structures are aligned with each other. In some embodiments, an interconnect structure can be positioned between the first and second semiconductor dies to electrically couple the first and second redistribution structures to each other. The first and second redistribution structures can be configured such that signal routing between the first and second semiconductor dies can be altered based on the location of the interconnect structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2020
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Inventors: Travis M. Jensen, David R. Hembree
  • Publication number: 20210167030
    Abstract: A semiconductor device assembly is provided. The assembly includes a first semiconductor die and a second semiconductor die disposed over the first semiconductor die. The assembly further includes a plurality of die support structures between the first and second semiconductor dies and a plurality of interconnects between the first and second semiconductor dies. Each of the plurality of die support structures includes a stand-off pillar and a stand-off pad having a first bond material with a first solder joint thickness between them. Each of the plurality of interconnects includes a conductive pillar and a conductive pad having a second bond material with a second solder joint thickness between them. The first solder joint thickness is less than the second solder joint thickness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2021
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Inventors: Brandon P. Wirz, David R. Hembree
  • Patent number: 10923447
    Abstract: A semiconductor device assembly is provided. The assembly includes a first semiconductor die and a second semiconductor die disposed over the first semiconductor die. The assembly further includes a plurality of die support structures between the first and second semiconductor dies and a plurality of interconnects between the first and second semiconductor dies. Each of the plurality of die support structures includes a stand-off pillar and a stand-off pad having a first bond material with a first solder joint thickness between them. Each of the plurality of interconnects includes a conductive pillar and a conductive pad having a second bond material with a second solder joint thickness between them. The first solder joint thickness is less than the second solder joint thickness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Brandon P. Wirz, David R. Hembree
  • Publication number: 20200020547
    Abstract: Semiconductor die assemblies having high efficiency thermal paths and molded underfill material. In one embodiment, a semiconductor die assembly comprises a first die and a plurality of second dies. The first die has a first functionality, a lateral region, and a stacking site. The second dies have a different functionality than the first die, and the second dies are in a die stack including a bottom second die mounted to the stacking site of the first die and a top second die defining a top surface of the die stack. A thermal transfer structure is attached to at least the lateral region of the first die and has a cavity in which the second dies are positioned. An underfill material is in the cavity between the second dies and the thermal transfer structure, and the underfill material covers the top surface of the die stack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2019
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Inventors: David R. Hembree, William R. Stephenson
  • Patent number: 10461059
    Abstract: Stacked semiconductor die assemblies with improved thermal performance and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a semiconductor die assembly can include a stack of semiconductor dies and a thermally conductive casing at least partially enclosing the stack of semiconductor dies within an enclosure. A package substrate carries the thermally conductive casing, and an interposer is disposed between the thermally conductive casing and the stack of semiconductor dies. A peripheral portion of the interposer extends laterally beyond the stack of semiconductor dies and is coupled to a plurality of conductive members interposed between the peripheral portion and the package substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Michel Koopmans, Shijian Luo, David R. Hembree
  • Patent number: 10424495
    Abstract: Semiconductor die assemblies having high efficiency thermal paths and molded underfill material. In one embodiment, a semiconductor die assembly comprises a first die and a plurality of second dies. The first die has a first functionality, a lateral region, and a stacking site. The second dies have a different functionality than the first die, and the second dies are in a die stack including a bottom second die mounted to the stacking site of the first die and a top second die defining a top surface of the die stack. A thermal transfer structure is attached to at least the lateral region of the first die and has a cavity in which the second dies are positioned. An underfill material is in the cavity between the second dies and the thermal transfer structure, and the underfill material covers the top surface of the die stack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: David R. Hembree, William R. Stephenson
  • Patent number: 10163755
    Abstract: Method for packaging a semiconductor die assemblies. In one embodiment, a method is directed to packaging a semiconductor die assembly having a first die and a plurality of second dies arranged in a stack over the first die, wherein the first die has a peripheral region extending laterally outward from the stack of second dies. The method can comprise coupling a thermal transfer structure to the peripheral region of the first die and flowing an underfill material between the second dies. The underfill material is flowed after coupling the thermal transfer structure to the peripheral region of the first die such that the thermal transfer structure limits lateral flow of the underfill material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Sameer S. Vadhavkar, Xiao Li, Steven K. Groothuis, Jian Li, Jaspreet S. Gandhi, James M. Derderian, David R. Hembree
  • Publication number: 20180342475
    Abstract: A semiconductor device assembly is provided. The assembly includes a first semiconductor die and a second semiconductor die disposed over the first semiconductor die. The assembly further includes a plurality of die support structures between the first and second semiconductor dies and a plurality of interconnects between the first and second semiconductor dies. Each of the plurality of die support structures includes a stand-off pillar and a stand-off pad having a first bond material with a first solder joint thickness between them. Each of the plurality of interconnects includes a conductive pillar and a conductive pad having a second bond material with a second solder joint thickness between them. The first solder joint thickness is less than the second solder joint thickness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2017
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Brandon P. Wirz, David R. Hembree
  • Publication number: 20180308785
    Abstract: Method for packaging a semiconductor die assemblies. In one embodiment, a method is directed to packaging a semiconductor die assembly having a first die and a plurality of second dies arranged in a stack over the first die, wherein the first die has a peripheral region extending laterally outward from the stack of second dies. The method can comprise coupling a thermal transfer structure to the peripheral region of the first die and flowing an underfill material between the second dies. The underfill material is flowed after coupling the thermal transfer structure to the peripheral region of the first die such that the thermal transfer structure limits lateral flow of the underfill material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventors: Sameer S. Vadhavkar, Xiao Li, Steven K. Groothuis, Jian Li, Jaspreet S. Gandhi, James M. Derderian, David R. Hembree
  • Publication number: 20180294169
    Abstract: Semiconductor die assemblies having high efficiency thermal paths and molded underfill material. In one embodiment, a semiconductor die assembly comprises a first die and a plurality of second dies. The first die has a first functionality, a lateral region, and a stacking site. The second dies have a different functionality than the first die, and the second dies are in a die stack including a bottom second die mounted to the stacking site of the first die and a top second die defining a top surface of the die stack. A thermal transfer structure is attached to at least the lateral region of the first die and has a cavity in which the second dies are positioned. An underfill material is in the cavity between the second dies and the thermal transfer structure, and the underfill material covers the top surface of the die stack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: David R. Hembree, William R. Stephenson