Abstract: Implementations described herein relate to various semiconductor device assemblies. In some implementations, a semiconductor device assembly may include a controller, a first mold compound surrounding the controller, a plurality of semiconductor dies, a second mold compound surrounding the plurality of semiconductor dies, and one or more through-mold interconnects electrically coupling the controller to the plurality of semiconductor dies.

Abstract: Implementations described herein relate to various semiconductor device assemblies. In some implementations, a semiconductor device assembly may include a controller, a first mold compound surrounding the controller, a plurality of semiconductor dies, a second mold compound surrounding the plurality of semiconductor dies, and one or more through-mold interconnects electrically coupling the controller to the plurality of semiconductor dies.

Abstract: A semiconductor package assembly includes a substrate, a die stack including at least a bottom die, an inert top spacer, and at least a first inert base spacer. The inert top and base spacers are exclusive of any circuits. A top surface of the inert top spacer is directly attached to a bottom surface of the bottom die in the die stack. A top surface of the first inert base spacer is directly attached to a bottom surface of the inert top spacer and a bottom surface of the first inert base spacer is directly attached to the substrate. The footprint of the inert base spacer is smaller than the footprint of the inert top spacer. In some embodiments, the footprint of the inert base spacer is positioned entirely within the footprint of the inert top spacer.

Abstract: A semiconductor device assembly includes a semiconductor die, a substrate, and a spacer directly coupled to the substrate. The spacer includes a flexible main body and a support structure embedded in the flexible main body, wherein the support structure has a higher stiffness than the flexible main body. The spacer carries the semiconductor die. The flexible main body of the spacer mitigates the effects of thermomechanical stress, for example caused by a mismatch between the coefficient of thermal expansion of the semiconductor die and the substrate. The embedded support structure provides strength needed to support the semiconductor die during assembly.

Abstract: A semiconductor package assembly includes a substrate, a die stack including at least a bottom die, an inert top spacer, and at least a first inert base spacer. The inert top and base spacers are exclusive of any circuits. A top surface of the inert top spacer is directly attached to a bottom surface of the bottom die in the die stack. A top surface of the first inert base spacer is directly attached to a bottom surface of the inert top spacer and a bottom surface of the first inert base spacer is directly attached to the substrate. The footprint of the inert base spacer is smaller than the footprint of the inert top spacer. In some embodiments, the footprint of the inert base spacer is positioned entirely within the footprint of the inert top spacer.

Abstract: A semiconductor device assembly includes a semiconductor die, a substrate, and a spacer directly coupled to the substrate. The spacer includes a flexible main body and a support structure embedded in the flexible main body, wherein the support structure has a higher stiffness than the flexible main body. The spacer carries the semiconductor die. The flexible main body of the spacer mitigates the effects of thermomechanical stress, for example caused by a mismatch between the coefficient of thermal expansion of the semiconductor die and the substrate. The embedded support structure provides strength needed to support the semiconductor die during assembly.

Abstract: A semiconductor device assembly is provided. The assembly includes a substrate and a semiconductor device. The substrate includes a first conductive layer, the first conductive layer having a first trace with a first exposed pad and a second trace with a second exposed pad. A wire bond runs above the first conductive layer to connect the first exposed pad to the second exposed pad, such that the first trace and the second trace are only connected via the wire bond. The semiconductor device includes an electrical connection to the first trace.

Abstract: Implementations described herein relate to various semiconductor device assemblies. In some implementations, semiconductor device assembly includes a first redistribution layer and a second redistribution layer, a first semiconductor die disposed between the first redistribution layer and the second redistribution layer and connected to the first redistribution layer, and a second semiconductor die disposed between the first redistribution layer and the second redistribution layer and connected to the second redistribution layer. The first semiconductor die may have an active surface and a back surface opposite the active surface of the first semiconductor die. The second semiconductor die may have an active surface and a back surface opposite the active surface of the second semiconductor die. The second semiconductor die may be stacked on the first semiconductor die with the back surface of the second semiconductor die facing the back surface of the first semiconductor die.

Abstract: Implementations described herein relate to techniques and apparatuses related to a structure that may be used for characterizing properties related to an interfacial adhesion strength between an epoxy mold compound and a vertical edge of a semiconductor die included in a semiconductor die package. The techniques and apparatuses may be used to provide a more comprehensive understanding of interfacial adhesion strengths within the semiconductor die package relative to techniques available in semiconductor industry standards.

Abstract: Implementations described herein relate to various semiconductor device assemblies. In some implementations, a semiconductor device assembly includes a substrate. The semiconductor device assembly includes a first semiconductor die above the substrate including an edge and a second semiconductor die in a stacked arrangement above the first semiconductor die. The second semiconductor die comprises an overhang portion extending beyond the edge. The semiconductor device assembly includes a terraced support structure between the overhang portion and the substrate. The terraced support structure may mitigate deflection of the overhang portion during a molding operation to prevent damage to the semiconductor device assembly.

Abstract: Implementations described herein relate to various semiconductor device assemblies. In some implementations, a semiconductor device assembly may include a controller, a first mold compound surrounding the controller, a plurality of semiconductor dies, a second mold compound surrounding the plurality of semiconductor dies, and one or more through-mold interconnects electrically coupling the controller to the plurality of semiconductor dies.

Abstract: A semiconductor package can include a substrate having bonded thereto an array of solder joints. Each of the solder joints in the array can have a first surface area and a first shape. The semiconductor package can further include at least one differently-sized solder joint having a second surface area larger than the first surface area. The differently-sized solder joint can have a second shape different from the first shape. Other systems, methods and apparatuses are described.

Abstract: A semiconductor device assembly includes a semiconductor die, a substrate, and a spacer directly coupled to the substrate. The spacer includes a flexible main body and a support structure embedded in the flexible main body, wherein the support structure has a higher stiffness than the flexible main body. The spacer carries the semiconductor die. The flexible main body of the spacer mitigates the effects of thermomechanical stress, for example caused by a mismatch between the coefficient of thermal expansion of the semiconductor die and the substrate. The embedded support structure provides strength needed to support the semiconductor die during assembly.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a semiconductor device assembly can include a first semiconductor die, a second semiconductor die, and an interconnection structure therebetween. The interconnection structure can directly electrically couple the first and the second semiconductor dies. The interconnection structure can include an inner metallic pillar, an outer metallic shell, a continuous metallic bridging layer, and a dielectric liner. The outer metallic shell can surround and be spaced from the inner metallic pillar, the continuous metallic bridging layer can be over and connected with the inner metallic pillar and the outer metallic shell, and the dielectric liner can be between the inner metallic pillar and the outer metallic shell. In some embodiments, the second semiconductor die can be excluded and the interconnection structure can solely be coupled to the first semiconductor die.

Abstract: A semiconductor package assembly includes a substrate, a die stack including at least a bottom die, an inert top spacer, and at least a first inert base spacer. The inert top and base spacers are exclusive of any circuits. A top surface of the inert top spacer is directly attached to a bottom surface of the bottom die in the die stack. A top surface of the first inert base spacer is directly attached to a bottom surface of the inert top spacer and a bottom surface of the first inert base spacer is directly attached to the substrate. The footprint of the inert base spacer is smaller than the footprint of the inert top spacer. In some embodiments, the footprint of the inert base spacer is positioned entirely within the footprint of the inert top spacer.

Abstract: Fan-out wafer level packaging includes an integrated circuit having a top surface, a bottom surface, a plurality of side surfaces, and a bond pad defined on the top surface. A layer of encapsulant substantially surrounds the side surfaces of the integrated circuit, the layer of encapsulant having a height substantially equal to a height of the integrated circuit. A bump is spaced apart from the integrated circuit, and a redistribution layer electrically couples the bond pad of the integrated circuit to the bump.

Abstract: A wafer level package is provided. The wafer level package includes at least one chip with at least one electronic component, and at least one connecting chip with at least one through-silicon via, wherein the at least one through-silicon via is electrically coupled to the at least one chip. Further embodiments relate to a method of forming the wafer level package.

Abstract: Fan-out wafer level packaging includes an integrated circuit having a top surface, a bottom surface, a plurality of side surfaces, and a bond pad defined on the top surface. A layer of encapsulant substantially surrounds the side surfaces of the integrated circuit, the layer of encapsulant having a height substantially equal to a height of the integrated circuit. A bump is spaced apart from the integrated circuit, and a redistribution layer electrically couples the bond pad of the integrated circuit to the bump.

Abstract: Fan-out wafer level packaging includes an integrated circuit having a top surface, a bottom surface, a plurality of side surfaces, and a bond pad defined on the top surface. A layer of encapsulant substantially surrounds the side surfaces of the integrated circuit, the layer of encapsulant having a height substantially equal to a height of the integrated circuit. A bump is spaced apart from the integrated circuit, and a redistribution layer electrically couples the bond pad of the integrated circuit to the bump.