Abstract: A semiconductor package is provided which includes a semiconductor die having opposed, generally planar first and second surfaces and a peripheral edge. Formed on the second surface of the semiconductor die in close proximity to the peripheral edge thereof is a plurality of bond pads. The semiconductor package further includes a plurality of leads which are positioned about the peripheral edge of the semiconductor die in space relation to the second surface thereof. Each of the leads includes opposed, generally planar first and second surfaces, and a generally planar third surface which is oriented between the first and second surfaces in opposed relation to a portion of the second surface. In the semiconductor package, a plurality of conductive bumps are used to electrically and mechanically connect the bond pads of the semiconductor die to the third surfaces of the respective ones of the leads.

Abstract: A wafer-level chip-scale package includes a semiconductor die having planar top and bottom surfaces and a plurality of metal pads formed at the top surface in an area array. A first protective layer is formed on the top surface of the semiconductor die, the first protective layer having a plurality of first apertures for allowing the metal pads to be opened upward. A second protective layer is formed on a surface of the first protective layer, the second protective layer having a plurality of second apertures which are larger than and overly corresponding first apertures of the first protective layer so that regions of the metal pads and the first protective layer are exposed to the outside of the semiconductor die. Solder balls are fused to each metal pad, which are opened to the outside through the first apertures of the first protective layer and the second apertures of the second protective layer.

Abstract: A semiconductor package comprising a plurality of leads. Each of the leads defines opposed first and second surfaces. Also included in the semiconductor package is a semiconductor chip which defines opposed first and second surfaces, and includes a plurality of input/output pads disposed on the first surface thereof. A plurality of conductive bumps are used to electrically connect the input/output pads of the semiconductor package to the second surfaces of respective ones of the leads. An encapsulant portion of the semiconductor package covers the semiconductor chip, the conductive bumps, and the second surfaces of the leads such that at least portions of the first surfaces of the leads are exposed within the encapsulant portion.

Abstract: Semiconductor packages are disclosed. An exemplary package includes horizontal leads each having a first side and an opposite second side. The second side includes a recessed horizontal surface. Two stacked semiconductor chips are within the package and are electrically interconnected in a flip chip style. One chip extends over the first side of the leads and is electrically connected thereto. The chips are encapsulated in a package body formed of an encapsulating material. The recessed horizontal surface of the leads is covered by the encapsulating material, and a portion of the second side of each lead is exposed at an exterior surface of the package body as an input/output terminal. A surface of one or both chips may be exposed. The stack of chips may be supported on the first side of the leads or on a chip mounting plate.

Abstract: An optical device package having improved conductor efficiency, optical coupling and thermal transfer, as well as various methods for packaging a semiconductor die provide reduced connection length, and improved optical and thermal characteristics. In one package, a conductive circuit pattern disposed on a transparent or translucent cover connects bond pads on the light receiving surface of the semiconductor die to external electrical contacts. The construction of the package reduces connection length and eliminates the air gap between the glass and the die. In another package, a substrate having a protruding wall supports the glass and the substrate provides an electrical connection to terminals for connection to an external device. In another package, the glass is supported by a die mounting board that supports the semiconductor die and includes leads for connection to an external device.

Abstract: A semiconductor package comprising a semiconductor die having opposed, generally planar first and second surfaces and a peripheral edge. Formed on the second surface of the semiconductor die in close proximity to the peripheral edge thereof are a plurality of bond pads. The semiconductor package further comprises a plurality of leads which are positioned about the peripheral edge of the semiconductor die in spaced relation to the second surface thereof. Each of the leads includes opposed, generally planar first and second surfaces, and a generally planar third surface which is oriented between the first and second surfaces in opposed relation to a portion of the second surface. In the semiconductor package, a plurality of conductive bumps are used to electrically and mechanically connect the bond pads of the semiconductor die to the third surfaces of respective ones of the leads. An encapsulating portion is applied to and partially encapsulates the leads, the semiconductor die, and the conductive bumps.

Abstract: A semiconductor package comprising a semiconductor die having opposed, generally planar first and second surfaces and a peripheral edge. Formed on the second surface of the semiconductor die in close proximity to the peripheral edge thereof are a plurality of bond pads. The semiconductor package further comprises a plurality of leads which are positioned about the peripheral edge of the semiconductor die in spaced relation to the second surface thereof. Each of the leads includes opposed, generally planar first and second surfaces, and a generally planar third surface which is oriented between the first and second surfaces in opposed relation to a portion of the second surface. In the semiconductor package, a plurality of conductive bumps are used to electrically and mechanically connect the bond pads of the semiconductor die to the third surfaces of respective ones of the leads. An encapsulating portion is applied to and partially encapsulates the leads, the semiconductor die, and the conductive bumps.

Abstract: A semiconductor package comprising a semiconductor die having opposed, generally planar first and second surfaces and a peripheral edge. Formed on the second surface of the semiconductor die in close proximity to the peripheral edge thereof are a plurality of bond pads. The semiconductor package further comprises a plurality of leads which are positioned about the peripheral edge of the semiconductor die in spaced relation to the second surface thereof. Each of the leads includes opposed, generally planar first and second surfaces, and a generally planar third surface which is oriented between the first and second surfaces in opposed relation to a portion of the second surface. In the semiconductor package, a plurality of conductive bumps are used to electrically and mechanically connect the bond pads of the semiconductor die to the third surfaces of respective ones of the leads. An encapsulating portion is applied to and partially encapsulates the leads, the semiconductor die, and the conductive bumps.

Abstract: An optical device package having improved conductor efficiency, optical coupling and thermal transfer, as well as various methods for packaging a semiconductor die provide reduced connection length, and improved optical and thermal characteristics. In one package, a conductive circuit pattern disposed on a transparent or translucent cover connects bond pads on the light receiving surface of the semiconductor die to external electrical contacts. The construction of the package reduces connection length and eliminates the air gap between the glass and the die.

Abstract: A semiconductor package comprising a plurality of leads. Each of the leads defines opposed first and second surfaces, and a third surface which is also disposed in opposed relation to the second surface and laterally offset outwardly relative to the first surface. The semiconductor package further comprises first and second semiconductor dies which each define opposed top and bottom surfaces. Disposed on the top surface of the first semiconductor die are a plurality of bond pads, with bond pads also being disposed on the bottom surface of the second semiconductor die. The bond pads of the first semiconductor die are electrically connected to respective ones of the first surfaces of the leads through the use of conductive bumps. The conductive bumps are also used to electrically connect the bond pads of the second semiconductor die to respective ones of the second surfaces of the leads.

Abstract: A semiconductor package comprising a plurality of leads. Each of the leads defines opposed first and second surfaces, and a third surface which is also disposed in opposed relation to the second surface. The first surface is oriented between the second and third surfaces. The semiconductor package further comprises first and second semiconductor dies which each define opposed first and second surfaces. Disposed on the first surface of the first semiconductor die are a plurality of bond pads, with bond pads also being disposed on the second surface of the semiconductor die. The first surface of the first semiconductor die is attached to the second surface of each of the leads, with the first surface of the second semiconductor die being attached to the second surface of the first semiconductor die. A plurality of conductive connectors or wires electrically connect the bond pads of the first and second semiconductor dies to respective ones of the leads.

Abstract: A semiconductor package comprising a plurality of leads. Each of the leads defines opposed first and second surfaces. Also included in the semiconductor package is a semiconductor chip which defines opposed first and second surfaces, and includes a plurality of input/output pads disposed on the first surface thereof. A plurality of conductive bumps are used to electrically connect the input/output pads of the semiconductor package to the second surfaces of respective ones of the leads. An encapsulant portion of the semiconductor package covers the semiconductor chip, the conductive bumps, and the second surfaces of the leads such that at least portions of the first surfaces of the leads are exposed within the encapsulant portion.

Abstract: A semiconductor package is disclosed that bonds a semiconductor chip to a leadframe using a flip chip technology. An exemplary semiconductor package includes a semiconductor chip having a plurality of input-output pads at an active surface thereof. A plurality of leads are superimposed by the bond pads and active surface of the semiconductor chip. The leads have at least one exposed surface at a bottom surface of the package body. A plurality of conductive connecting means electrically connect the input-output pads of the chip to the leads. A package body is formed over the semiconductor chip and the conductive connecting means. The bottom surface portions of the leads are exposed to the outside.