Abstract: A semiconductor device has a substrate. A conductive via is formed through the substrate. A plurality of first contact pads is formed over a first surface of the substrate. A plurality of second contact pads is formed over a second surface of the substrate. A dummy pattern is formed over the second surface of the substrate. An indentation is formed in a sidewall of the substrate. An opening is formed through the substrate. An encapsulant is deposited in the opening. An insulating layer is formed over second surface of the substrate. A dummy opening is formed in the insulating layer. A semiconductor die is disposed adjacent to the substrate. An encapsulant is deposited over the semiconductor die and substrate. The first surface of the substrate includes a width that is greater than a width of the second surface of the substrate.

Abstract: A semiconductor device has a semiconductor package and an interposer disposed over the semiconductor package. The semiconductor package has a first semiconductor die and a modular interconnect unit disposed in a peripheral region around the first semiconductor die. A second semiconductor die is disposed over the interposer opposite the semiconductor package. An interconnect structure is formed between the interposer and the modular interconnect unit. The interconnect structure is a conductive pillar or stud bump. The modular interconnect unit has a core substrate and a plurality of vertical interconnects formed through the core substrate. A build-up interconnect structure is formed over the first semiconductor die and modular interconnect unit. The vertical interconnects of the modular interconnect unit are exposed by laser direct ablation. An underfill is deposited between the interposer and semiconductor package.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor die and an encapsulant deposited over and around the semiconductor die. A semiconductor wafer includes a plurality of semiconductor die and a base semiconductor material. A groove is formed in the base semiconductor material. The semiconductor wafer is singulated through the groove to separate the semiconductor die. The semiconductor die are disposed over a carrier with a distance of 500 micrometers (?m) or less between semiconductor die. The encapsulant covers a sidewall of the semiconductor die. A fan-in interconnect structure is formed over the semiconductor die while the encapsulant remains devoid of the fan-in interconnect structure. A portion of the encapsulant is removed from a non-active surface of the semiconductor die. The device is singulated through the encapsulant while leaving encapsulant disposed covering a sidewall of the semiconductor die. The encapsulant covering the sidewall includes a thickness of 50 ?m or less.

Abstract: A microelectromechanical system (MEMS) semiconductor device has a first and second semiconductor die. A first semiconductor die is embedded within an encapsulant together with a modular interconnect unit. Alternatively, the first semiconductor die is embedded within a substrate. A second semiconductor die, such as a MEMS die, is disposed over the first semiconductor die and electrically connected to the first semiconductor die through an interconnect structure. In another embodiment, the first semiconductor die is flip chip mounted to the substrate, and the second semiconductor die is wire bonded to the substrate adjacent to the first semiconductor die. In another embodiment, first and second semiconductor die are embedded in an encapsulant and are electrically connected through a build-up interconnect structure. A lid is disposed over the semiconductor die. In a MEMS microphone embodiment, the lid, substrate, or interconnect structure includes an opening over a surface of the MEMS die.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a standardized carrier. A semiconductor wafer includes a plurality of semiconductor die and a base semiconductor material. The semiconductor wafer is singulated through a first portion of the base semiconductor material to separate the semiconductor die. The semiconductor die are disposed over the standardized carrier. A size of the standardized carrier is independent from a size of the semiconductor die. An encapsulant is deposited over the standardized carrier and around the semiconductor die. An interconnect structure is formed over the semiconductor die while leaving the encapsulant devoid of the interconnect structure. The semiconductor device is singulated through the encapsulant. Encapsulant remains disposed on a side of the semiconductor die.

Abstract: A semiconductor device has a semiconductor package and an interposer disposed over the semiconductor package. The semiconductor package has a first semiconductor die and a modular interconnect unit disposed in a peripheral region around the first semiconductor die. A second semiconductor die is disposed over the interposer opposite the semiconductor package. An interconnect structure is formed between the interposer and the modular interconnect unit. The interconnect structure is a conductive pillar or stud bump. The modular interconnect unit has a core substrate and a plurality of vertical interconnects formed through the core substrate. A build-up interconnect structure is formed over the first semiconductor die and modular interconnect unit. The vertical interconnects of the modular interconnect unit are exposed by laser direct ablation. An underfill is deposited between the interposer and semiconductor package.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a standardized carrier. A semiconductor wafer includes a plurality of semiconductor die and a base semiconductor material. The semiconductor wafer is singulated through a first portion of the base semiconductor material to separate the semiconductor die. The semiconductor die are disposed over the standardized carrier. A size of the standardized carrier is independent from a size of the semiconductor die. An encapsulant is deposited over the standardized carrier and around the semiconductor die. An interconnect structure is formed over the semiconductor die while leaving the encapsulant devoid of the interconnect structure. The semiconductor device is singulated through the encapsulant. Encapsulant remains disposed on a side of the semiconductor die.

Abstract: A semiconductor device has a substrate and a semiconductor die disposed over the substrate. An encapsulant is deposited over the semiconductor die and substrate with a surface of the semiconductor die exposed from the encapsulant. A first shielding layer is formed over the semiconductor die. In some embodiments, the first shielding layer includes a stainless steel layer in contact with the surface of the semiconductor die and a copper layer formed over the stainless steel layer. The first shielding layer may further include a protective layer formed over the copper layer. One embodiment has a heatsink bonded to the semiconductor die through a solder layer. A second shielding layer can be formed over a side surface of the semiconductor die.

Abstract: A semiconductor device comprises a first semiconductor package including a conductive layer. A substrate including an interconnect structure is disposed over the conductive layer. The interconnect structure of the substrate with the conductive layer of the first semiconductor package are self-aligned. A plurality of openings is formed in the substrate. An adhesive is disposed between the substrate and the first semiconductor package and in the openings of the substrate. A redistribution layer (RDL) is formed over the first semiconductor package opposite the substrate. A pitch of the substrate is different from a pitch of the RDL. The adhesive extends to the interconnect structure of the substrate. A second semiconductor package is disposed over the substrate and the first semiconductor package.

Abstract: A semiconductor device comprises a first semiconductor package including a conductive layer. A substrate including an interconnect structure is disposed over the conductive layer. The interconnect structure of the substrate with the conductive layer of the first semiconductor package are self-aligned. A plurality of openings is formed in the substrate. An adhesive is disposed between the substrate and the first semiconductor package and in the openings of the substrate. A redistribution layer (RDL) is formed over the first semiconductor package opposite the substrate. A pitch of the substrate is different from a pitch of the RDL. The adhesive extends to the interconnect structure of the substrate. A second semiconductor package is disposed over the substrate and the first semiconductor package.

Abstract: A semiconductor device has a first component. A modular interconnect structure is disposed adjacent to the first component. A first interconnect structure is formed over the first component and modular interconnect structure. A shielding layer is formed over the first component, modular interconnect structure, and first interconnect structure. The shielding layer provides protection for the enclosed semiconductor devices against EMI, RFI, or other inter-device interference, whether generated internally or from external semiconductor devices. The shielding layer is electrically connected to an external low-impedance ground point. A second component is disposed adjacent to the first component. The second component includes a passive device. An LC circuit includes the first component and second component. A semiconductor die is disposed adjacent to the first component. A conductive adhesive is disposed over the modular interconnect structure.

Abstract: A semiconductor device has a first substrate. A first semiconductor component and second semiconductor component are disposed on the first substrate. In some embodiments, a recess is formed in the first substrate, and the first semiconductor component is disposed on the recess of the first substrate. A second substrate has an opening formed through the second substrate. A third semiconductor component is disposed on the second substrate. The second substrate is disposed over the first substrate and second semiconductor component. The first semiconductor component extends through the opening. An encapsulant is deposited over the first substrate and second substrate.

Abstract: A semiconductor device has a substrate. A conductive via is formed through the substrate. A plurality of first contact pads is formed over a first surface of the substrate. A plurality of second contact pads is formed over a second surface of the substrate. A dummy pattern is formed over the second surface of the substrate. An indentation is formed in a sidewall of the substrate. An opening is formed through the substrate. An encapsulant is deposited in the opening. An insulating layer is formed over second surface of the substrate. A dummy opening is formed in the insulating layer. A semiconductor die is disposed adjacent to the substrate. An encapsulant is deposited over the semiconductor die and substrate. The first surface of the substrate includes a width that is greater than a width of the second surface of the substrate.

Abstract: A semiconductor device has a carrier with a fixed size. A plurality of first semiconductor die is singulated from a first semiconductor wafer. The first semiconductor die are disposed over the carrier. The number of first semiconductor die on the carrier is independent from the size and number of first semiconductor die singulated from the first semiconductor wafer. An encapsulant is deposited over and around the first semiconductor die and carrier to form a reconstituted panel. An interconnect structure is formed over the reconstituted panel while leaving the encapsulant devoid of the interconnect structure. The reconstituted panel is singulated through the encapsulant. The first semiconductor die are removed from the carrier. A second semiconductor die with a size different from the size of the first semiconductor die is disposed over the carrier. The fixed size of the carrier is independent of a size of the second semiconductor die.

Abstract: A semiconductor device has a substrate including a base and a plurality of conductive posts extending from the base. The substrate can be a wafer-shape, panel, or singulated form. The conductive posts can have a circular, rectangular, tapered, or narrowing intermediate shape. A semiconductor die is disposed through an opening in the base between the conductive posts. The semiconductor die extends above the conductive posts or is disposed below the conductive posts. An encapsulant is deposited over the semiconductor die and around the conductive posts. The base and a portion of the encapsulant is removed to electrically isolate the conductive posts. An interconnect structure is formed over the semiconductor die, encapsulant, and conductive posts. An insulating layer is formed over the semiconductor die, encapsulant, and conductive posts. A semiconductor package is disposed over the semiconductor die and electrically connected to the conductive posts.

Abstract: A semiconductor device has a first semiconductor die including an active region formed on a surface of the first semiconductor die. The active region of the first semiconductor die can include a sensor. An encapsulant is deposited over the first semiconductor die. A conductive layer is formed over the encapsulant and first semiconductor die. An insulating layer can be formed over the first semiconductor die. An opening is formed in the insulating layer over the active region. A transmissive layer is formed over the first semiconductor die including the active region. The transmissive layer includes an optical dielectric material or an optical transparent or translucent material. The active region is responsive to an external stimulus passing through the transmissive layer. A plurality of bumps is formed through the encapsulant and electrically connected to the conductive layer. A second semiconductor die is disposed adjacent to the first semiconductor die.

Abstract: A semiconductor device has a carrier with a fixed size. A plurality of first semiconductor die is singulated from a first semiconductor wafer. The first semiconductor die are disposed over the carrier. The number of first semiconductor die on the carrier is independent from the size and number of first semiconductor die singulated from the first semiconductor wafer. An encapsulant is deposited over and around the first semiconductor die and carrier to form a reconstituted panel. An interconnect structure is formed over the reconstituted panel while leaving the encapsulant devoid of the interconnect structure. The reconstituted panel is singulated through the encapsulant. The first semiconductor die are removed from the carrier. A second semiconductor die with a size different from the size of the first semiconductor die is disposed over the carrier. The fixed size of the carrier is independent of a size of the second semiconductor die.

Abstract: A semiconductor device has a substrate. A conductive via is formed through the substrate. A plurality of first contact pads is formed over a first surface of the substrate. A plurality of second contact pads is formed over a second surface of the substrate. A dummy pattern is formed over the second surface of the substrate. An indentation is formed in a sidewall of the substrate. An opening is formed through the substrate. An encapsulant is deposited in the opening. An insulating layer is formed over second surface of the substrate. A dummy opening is formed in the insulating layer. A semiconductor die is disposed adjacent to the substrate. An encapsulant is deposited over the semiconductor die and substrate. The first surface of the substrate includes a width that is greater than a width of the second surface of the substrate.

Abstract: A semiconductor device has a semiconductor package and an interposer disposed over the semiconductor package. The semiconductor package has a first semiconductor die and a modular interconnect unit disposed in a peripheral region around the first semiconductor die. A second semiconductor die is disposed over the interposer opposite the semiconductor package. An interconnect structure is formed between the interposer and the modular interconnect unit. The interconnect structure is a conductive pillar or stud bump. The modular interconnect unit has a core substrate and a plurality of vertical interconnects formed through the core substrate. A build-up interconnect structure is formed over the first semiconductor die and modular interconnect unit. The vertical interconnects of the modular interconnect unit are exposed by laser direct ablation. An underfill is deposited between the interposer and semiconductor package.

Abstract: A semiconductor device comprises a first conductive layer formed on a carrier over an insulating layer. A portion of the insulating layer is removed prior to forming the first conductive layer. A first semiconductor die is disposed over the first conductive layer. A discrete electrical component is disposed over the first conductive layer adjacent to the first semiconductor die. A first encapsulant is deposited over the first conductive layer and first semiconductor layer. A conductive pillar is formed through the first encapsulant between the first conductive layer and second conductive layer. A second encapsulant is deposited around the first encapsulant, first conductive layer, and first semiconductor die. A second conductive layer is formed over the first semiconductor die, first encapsulant, and second encapsulant opposite the first conductive layer. The carrier is removed after forming the second conductive layer. A semiconductor package is mounted to the first conductive layer.