Abstract: IC die package with hybrid metallization surfaces. Routing metallization features have lower surface roughness for reduced high-frequency signal transmission losses while IC die attach metallization features have higher surface roughness for greater adhesion. Routing and die attach features may be formed within a same package metallization level, for example with a plating process. An insulator material may be formed over the surface of the metallization features, for example with a dry film lamination process. Optionally, an interface material may be deposited upon at least the routing features to enhance adhesion of the insulator material to metallization surfaces of low roughness. An opening in the insulator material may be formed to expose a surface of a die attach feature. The exposed surface may be selectively roughened, and an IC die attached to the roughened surface.

Abstract: An integrated circuit (IC) package substrate, comprising a metallization level within a dielectric material. The metallization level comprises a plurality of conductive features, each having a top surface and a sidewall surface. The top surface of a first conductive feature of the plurality of conductive features has a first average surface roughness, and the sidewall surface of a second conductive feature of the plurality of conductive features has a second average surface roughness that is less than the first average surface roughness.

Abstract: Apparatuses, capacitor structures, assemblies, and techniques related to package substrate embedded capacitors are described. A capacitor architecture includes a multi-layer capacitor structure at least partially within an opening extending through an insulative material layer of a package substrate or on a package substrate. The multi-layer capacitor structure includes at least two capacitor dielectric layers interleaved with a plurality of conductive layers such that the capacitor dielectric layers are at least partially within the opening and one of the conductive layers are on a sidewall of the opening.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a method providing a substrate core having a glass core layer with top and bottom surfaces and a build-up process performing operations to form a plurality of through-glass vias formed through the glass core layer and a plurality of conductive layers on the top and bottom surfaces of the glass core layer. As an integral part of the build-up process, a defect detection method may be used to detect defects in the glass core layer. The inspection for defects may be performed after selected operations. After one or more defect (e.g., crack) is uncovered, a repair process may be performed to repair the defects in the glass core layer. The repair of a defect may be performed immediately upon detection or after selected operations as a comprehensive repair of a group of defects.

Abstract: A substrate package comprises a substrate comprised of buildup layers. The substrate package can further include a passivating layer connected to the substrate and including a pocketed region. The pocketed region can include a first portion thinner than a second portion extending from the first portion. The substrate package can further include a solder ball encapsulated within the pocketed region. Other systems, apparatuses and methods are described.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are microelectronics package architectures utilizing SiNx based surface finishes and methods of manufacturing the same. The microelectronics packages may include a core material, a first plurality of pads, and a silicon nitride layer. The first plurality of pads are attached to the core material. The silicon nitride layer is attached to the core material. The silicon nitride material defines respective openings to expose at least a portion of each of the first plurality of pads.

Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed relate to a semiconductor assembly interconnect structure. The present disclosure includes an interconnect structure that case include a substrate, a metallic layer thereon, an adhesion promoter film formed over the metallic layer and forming a flat region over a flat portion of the metallic layer, a solder resist layer formed over the adhesion promoter film, an opening in the solder resist layer and the adhesion promoter film in the flat region of the adhesion promotion film, the opening connecting to the flat portion of the metallic layer, and a stacked electrical connector formed on the metallic layer within the opening.

Abstract: An electronic device comprises a substrate layer comprising a first side and an opposing second side, a through hole passing through the substrate layer between the first side and the second side, a first electrical pathway passing from a first position on the first side of the substrate layer, through a first portion of the through hole, to a first corresponding position on the second side of the substrate layer, a second electrical pathway passing from a second position on the first side of the substrate layer, through a second portion of the through hole, to a corresponding second position on the second side of the substrate layer, and an insulation layer between the first electrical pathway and the second electrical pathway within the through hole, wherein the insulation layer electrically isolates the first electrical pathway from the second electrical pathway.

Abstract: An electronic device package comprises a substrate with a first side and a second side opposite the first side; a first conductive feature on the first side and having a first surface; a first dielectric material in contact with the first surface, wherein the first dielectric material has a first composition comprising silicon and nitrogen; a second conductive feature on the second side of the substrate and having a second surface; and a second dielectric material in contact with the second surface, wherein the second dielectric material has a second composition different than the first composition, and wherein a surface roughness of the second surface is greater than a surface roughness of the first surface.

Abstract: An integrated circuit (IC) package substrate, comprising a metallization level within a dielectric material. The metallization level comprises a plurality of conductive features, each having a top surface and a sidewall surface. The top surface of a first conductive feature of the plurality of conductive features has a first average surface roughness, and the sidewall surface of a second conductive feature of the plurality of conductive features has a second average surface roughness that is less than the first average surface roughness.