Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for encapsulating electronic devices, comprising: providing one or more electronic devices (62) with primary faces (63) having electrical contacts (69), opposed rear faces (65) and edges (64) therebetween. A sacrificial layer (70) is provided on the primary faces (63). The devices (62) are mounted on a temporary support (80) so that the sacrificial layer (70) faces toward the temporary support (80). A plastic encapsulation (86)is formed in contact with at least the lateral edges (64) of the electronic devices (62). The plastic encapsulation (86) is at least partially cured and the devices (62) and plastic encapsulation (86) separated from the temporary support (80), thereby exposing the sacrificial layer (70). The sacrificial layer (70) is removed. The devices (62) and edge-contacting encapsulation are mounted on a carrier (90) with the primary faces (63) and electrical contacts (69) exposed and, optionally, further cured.

Abstract: A process for encapsulating an integrated circuit die (403) using a porous carrier (101). In one example, an adhesive structure (e.g. tape) is applied to a porous carrier. Integrated circuit die is then placed on the adhesive structure. The integrated circuit die is then encapsulated to form an encapsulated structure (505). The carrier is then subjected to a solvent that passes through the carrier to reduce the adhesive strength of the adhesive structure for removal of the carrier from the encapsulated structure.