Abstract: Two conductive reference layers are embedded in a semiconductor package substrate. The embedded reference layers facilitate low electromagnetic noise coupling between adjacent signals for semiconductor device package.

Abstract: An electronic device comprises an integrated circuit (IC) die including a first plurality of contact pads; and a plurality of stacked interconnect layers. The plurality of stacked interconnect layer include a first interconnect layer including a first conductive plane, a first vertical interconnect portion, and dielectric material isolating the first vertical interconnect portion from the first conductive plane; and a second interconnect layer including a second conductive plane contacting the first conductive plane, a second vertical interconnect portion contacting the first vertical interconnect portion, and the dielectric material isolating the second vertical interconnect portion from the second conductive plane; wherein the first and second vertical interconnect portions are included in a first vertical interconnect through the first and second conductive planes that contacts a first contact pad of the first plurality of contact pads.

Abstract: To overcome the problem of devices in a multi-chip package (MCP) interfering with one another, such as through electromagnetic interference (EMI) and/or radio-frequency interference (RFI), the chip package can include an electrically conductive stiffener that at least partially electrically shields the devices from one another. At least some of the devices can be positioned in respective recesses in the stiffener. In some examples, when the devices are positioned in the recesses, at least one device does not extend beyond a plane defined by a first side of the stiffener. Such shielding can help reduce interference between the devices. Because device-to-device electrical interference can be reduced, devices on the package can be positioned closer to one another, thereby reducing a size of the package. The devices can electrically connect to a substrate via electrical connections that extend through the stiffener.

Abstract: A stiffener includes an integrated cable-header recess that couples a semiconductor package substrate flexible cable. The flexible cable connects to a device on a board without using interconnections that are arrayed through the board. A semiconductive die is coupled to the semiconductor package substrate and flexible cable through the cable-header recess.

Abstract: To maintain the integrity of electrical contacts at a build-up layer of a chip package, while reducing electrical interference caused by a chip connected to the build-up layer, the chip package can include a stiffener formed from an electrically conductive material and positioned between the chip and the build-up layer. The chip can electrically connect to the build-up layer through electrical connections that extend through the stiffener. Compared with a stiffener that extends only over a single chip of the chip package, the present stiffener can help prevent warpage or other mechanical deformities that can degrade electrical contacts away from the chip at the build-up layer. Compared with a stiffener that extends only over an area away from the chip, such as a peripheral area, the present stiffener can help reduce electrical interference in an area of the build-up layer near the chip.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include a stacked multi-chip package that includes two semiconductor package substrates that are spaced apart by a vertical-device stiffener. The vertical-device stiffener provides both connection space for at least one vertical semiconductive device and at least one vertical radio-frequency device, as well as stiffness and form-factor reduction.

Abstract: A stiffener includes a through-stiffener interconnect that couples a semiconductor package substrate to a package-on-package device. The through-stiffener interconnect is insulated by a through-stiffener dielectric within a through-stiffener contact corridor. A semiconductive die is coupled to the semiconductor package substrate and to the package-on-package device.

Abstract: The electronic assembly includes a printed circuit board; an electronic package that includes an electronic component mounted on a substrate, wherein the substrate is mounted to the printed circuit board; a first memory module mounted to the printed circuit board such that the first memory module is adjacent to the electronic package; a second memory module mounted to the printed circuit board; and a substrate bridge that electrically connects the first and second memory modules to the electronic package, wherein a lower surface of the substrate bridge is connected to an upper surface of the substrate and an upper surface of the first and second memory modules.

Abstract: A capacitor loop substrate assembly may include a substrate with a loop shape, one or more capacitors or other electronic components on the substrate, and an opening in the substrate to allow the capacitor loop substrate assembly to be coupled to an integrated circuit package, such as a package including a die. Interconnects and/or contacts for interconnects may be formed in an integrated circuit package to couple the capacitor loop substrate assembly to the integrated circuit package.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a semiconductor package configured to provide for a disposition of one or more package components on a substrate within a footprint of a package die. In embodiments, the package may include a package substrate having a first side and a second side opposite the first side. An area of the first side of the package substrate within which a die is to be disposed may form a footprint of the die on the substrate. The package may further include a voltage reference plane coupled with the second side of the package substrate. At least a portion of the voltage reference plane may be disposed within the die footprint, to provide a reference voltage to components to be disposed within the footprint on the second side of the substrate, and to shield these components from electromagnetic interference. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided which comprises: a plurality of organic dielectric layers forming a substrate, a plurality of first conductive contacts on a top surface of the substrate, a plurality of second conductive contacts on a bottom surface of the substrate, a plurality of third conductive contacts on a side wall surface of the substrate, and one or more discrete capacitor(s) coupled with the third conductive contacts on the side wall surface. Other embodiments are also disclosed and claimed.

Abstract: A stiffener includes a through-stiffener interconnect that couples a semiconductor package substrate to a package-on-package device. The through-stiffener interconnect is insulated by a through-stiffener dielectric within a through-stiffener contact corridor. A semiconductive die is coupled to the semiconductor package substrate and to the package-on-package device.

Abstract: A semiconductor package apparatus includes a passive device that is embedded in a bottom package stiffener, and a top stiffener is stacked above the bottom package stiffener. Electrical connection through the passive device is accomplished through the stiffeners to a semiconductor die that is seated upon an infield region of the semiconductor package substrate.

Abstract: A stiffener on a semiconductor package substrate includes a plurality of parts that are electrically coupled to the semiconductor package substrate on a die side. Both stiffener parts are electrically contacted through a passive device that is soldered between the two stiffener parts and by an electrically conductive adhesive that bonds a given stiffener part to the semiconductor package substrate. The passive device is embedded between two stiffener parts to create a smaller X-Y footprint as well as a lower Z-direction profile.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided which comprises: one or more dielectric layers forming a substrate, one or more first conductive contacts on a top surface of the substrate, one or more second conductive contacts on a bottom surface of the substrate opposite of the top surface, and one or more discrete capacitors conductively coupled with one or more of the first and second conductive contacts, the one or more discrete capacitors embedded within the substrate between the top surface and the bottom surface. Other embodiments are also disclosed and claimed.

Abstract: Stiffener technology for electronic device packages is disclosed. A stiffener for a package substrate can include a top portion configured to be affixed to a top surface of a package substrate. The stiffener for a package substrate can also include a lateral portion extending from the top portion and configured to be disposed about a lateral side of the package substrate. An electronic device package and associated systems and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: Interconnects for semiconductor packages are described. An apparatus may comprise a decoupling capacitor on a logic board, and a conductive interconnect element on the logic board, the conductive interconnect element to connect the decoupling capacitor on the logic board to a power conductor comprising a power pad of a semiconductor package, the conductive interconnect element at a different layer than a ground-potential layer of the logic board. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a semiconductor package configured to provide for a disposition of one or more package components on a substrate within a footprint of a package die. In embodiments, the package may include a package substrate having a first side and a second side opposite the first side. An area of the first side of the package substrate within which a die is to be disposed may form a footprint of the die on the substrate. The package may further include a voltage reference plane coupled with the second side of the package substrate. At least a portion of the voltage reference plane may be disposed within the die footprint, to provide a reference voltage to components to be disposed within the footprint on the second side of the substrate, and to shield these components from electromagnetic interference. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are integrated circuit (IC) structures with a conductive element coupled to a first surface of a package substrate, where the conductive element has cavities for embedding components and the embedded components are electrically connected to the conductive element, as well as related apparatuses and methods. In some embodiments, embedded components have one terminal end, which may be positioned vertically, with the terminal end facing into the cavity, and coupled to the conductive element. In some embodiments, embedded components have two terminal ends, which may be positioned vertically with one terminal end coupled to the conductive element and the other terminal end coupled to the package substrate. In some embodiments, embedded components include passive devices, such as capacitors, resistors, and inductors. In some embodiments, a conductive element is a stiffener.

Abstract: The electronic assembly includes a printed circuit board; an electronic package that includes an electronic component mounted on a substrate, wherein the substrate is mounted to the printed circuit board; a first memory module mounted to the printed circuit board such that the first memory module is adjacent to the electronic package; a second memory module mounted to the printed circuit board; and a substrate bridge that electrically connects the first and second memory modules to the electronic package, wherein a lower surface of the substrate bridge is connected to an upper surface of the substrate and an upper surface of the first and second memory modules.