Abstract: A semiconductor device having an integrated antenna is provided. The semiconductor device includes a base die having an integrated circuit formed at an active surface and a cap die bonded to the backside surface of the base die. A metal trace is formed over a top surface of the cap die. A cavity is formed under the metal trace. A conductive via is formed through the base die and the cap die interconnecting the metal trace and a conductive trace of the integrated circuit.

Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor device is provided. The method includes placing a semiconductor die and routing structure on a carrier substrate. At least a portion of the semiconductor die and routing structure are encapsulated with an encapsulant. A cavity formed in the encapsulant. A top portion of the routing structure is exposed through the cavity. A conductive trace is formed to interconnect the semiconductor die with the routing structure.

Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor device is provided. The method includes providing a connector structure configured for carrying a signal and providing a semiconductor die. At least a portion of the connector structure and the semiconductor die are encapsulated with an encapsulant. The semiconductor die is interconnected with the connector structure by way of a conductive trace.

Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor device is provided. The method includes providing a radiating element structure and a semiconductor die. The radiating element structure includes a non-conductive substrate, a radiating element formed at a top side of the non-conductive substrate, and a conductive ring formed at the top side of the non-conductive substrate substantially surrounding the radiating element. The semiconductor die is interconnected with the radiating element by way of a conductive trace. An encapsulant encapsulates at least a portion of the radiating element structure. A top surface of the conductive ring exposed at a top surface of the encapsulant. A waveguide interface material is applied on at least a portion of the top surface of the encapsulant.

Abstract: A mechanism is provided to remove heat from an integrated circuit (IC) device die by directing heat through a waveguide to a heat sink. The waveguide is mounted on top of a package containing the IC device die. The waveguide is thermally coupled to the IC device die. The waveguide transports the heat to a heat sink coupled to the waveguide and located adjacent to the package on top of a printed circuit board on which the package is mounted. Embodiments provide both thermal dissipation of the generated heat while at the same time maintaining good radio frequency performance of the waveguide.

Abstract: A cost-effective process and structure is provided for a thermal dissipation element for semiconductor device packages incorporating antennas that can incorporate RF/EMI shielding from the antenna elements. Certain embodiments provide incorporated antenna element structures as part of the same process. These features are provided using a selectively-plated thermal dissipation structure that is formed to provide shielding around semiconductor device dies that are part of the package. In some embodiments, the thermal dissipation structure is molded to the semiconductor device, thereby permitting a thermally efficient close coupling between a device die requiring thermal dissipation and the dissipation structure itself.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a carrier for semiconductor device packaging is provided. The method includes forming a carrier having a plurality of plateau regions separated by a plurality of channels. The carrier is configured and arranged to support a plurality of semiconductor die during a packaging operation. The plurality of channels is filled with a material configured to control warpage of the carrier.

Abstract: A no-gel sensor package is disclosed. In one embodiment, the package includes a microelectromechanical system (MEMS) die having a first substrate, which in turn includes a first surface on which is formed a MEMS device. The package also includes a polymer ring with an inner wall extending between first and second oppositely facing surfaces. The first surface of the polymer ring is bonded to the first surface of the first substrate to define a first cavity in which the MEMS device is contained. A molded compound body having a second cavity that is concentric with the first cavity, enables fluid communication between the MEMS device and an environment external to the package.

Abstract: A method of forming a self-aligned waveguide is provided. The method includes providing a radio frequency (RF) interposer. The RF interposer includes a non-conductive substrate, a radiating element formed on the non-conductive substrate, and a cavity formed in the non-conductive substrate. A packaged semiconductor die is affixed in the cavity of the RF interposer. A conductive material is dispensed to form a conductive path between a conductive connector of the packaged semiconductor die and the radiating element.

Abstract: A method of forming a self-aligned waveguide is provided. The method includes forming a first alignment feature on a packaged semiconductor device and a second alignment feature on a waveguide structure. A solder material is applied to the first alignment feature or the second alignment feature. The waveguide structure is placed onto the packaged semiconductor device such that the second alignment feature overlaps the first alignment feature. The solder material is reflowed to cause the waveguide structure to align with the packaged semiconductor device.

Abstract: A semiconductor device is provided. The device includes a semiconductor die and a launcher structure attached to a package substrate. The launcher structure includes a launcher substrate, a launcher portion formed from a conductive layer at a major surface of the launcher substrate, and a translation pad formed from the conductive layer at the major surface. The translation pad is separate from the launcher portion. A translation feature is formed on the translation pad. The translation feature is configured for alignment of a waveguide structure.

Abstract: A cost-effective process and structure is provided for a thermal dissipation element for semiconductor device packages incorporating antennas that can incorporate RF/EMI shielding from the antenna elements. Certain embodiments provide incorporated antenna element structures as part of the same process. These features are provided using a selectively-plated thermal dissipation structure that is formed to provide shielding around semiconductor device dies that are part of the package. In some embodiments, the thermal dissipation structure is molded to the semiconductor device, thereby permitting a thermally efficient close coupling between a device die requiring thermal dissipation and the dissipation structure itself.

Abstract: Embodiments for a packaged semiconductor device and methods of making are provided herein, where a packaged semiconductor device includes a package body having a recess in which a pressure sensor is exposed; a polymeric gel within the recess that vertically and laterally surrounds the pressure sensor; and a protection layer including a plurality of beads embedded within a top region of the polymeric gel.

Abstract: A mechanism is provided to remove heat from an integrated circuit (IC) device die by directing heat through a waveguide to a heat sink. The waveguide is mounted on top of a package containing the IC device die. The waveguide is thermally coupled to the IC device die. The waveguide transports the heat to a heat sink coupled to the waveguide and located adjacent to the package on top of a printed circuit board on which the package is mounted. Embodiments provide both thermal dissipation of the generated heat while at the same time maintaining good radio frequency performance of the waveguide.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a packaged semiconductor device is provided. The method includes placing a plurality of semiconductor die on a carrier substrate. The plurality of semiconductor die and an exposed portion of the carrier substrate are encapsulated with an encapsulant. A cooling fixture includes a plurality of nozzles and is placed over the encapsulant. The encapsulant is cooled by way of air exiting the plurality of nozzles. A property of air exiting a first nozzle of the plurality of nozzles is different from that of a second nozzle of the plurality of nozzles.

Abstract: A cost-effective process and structure is provided for a thermal dissipation element for semiconductor device packages incorporating antennas that can incorporate RF/EMI shielding from the antenna elements. Certain embodiments provide incorporated antenna element structures as part of the same process. These features are provided using a selectively-plated thermal dissipation structure that is formed to provide shielding around semiconductor device dies that are part of the package. In some embodiments, the thermal dissipation structure is molded to the semiconductor device, thereby permitting a thermally efficient close coupling between a device die requiring thermal dissipation and the dissipation structure itself.

Abstract: A semiconductor device having a radiating element and a directing structure is provided. The semiconductor device includes a device package. A semiconductor die is coupled to the radiating element integrated in the device package. The directing structure is affixed to the device package by way of an adhesive. The directing structure is located over the radiating element and configured for propagation of radio frequency (RF) signals.

Abstract: A no-gel sensor package is disclosed. In one embodiment, the package includes a microelectromechanical system (MEMS) die having a first substrate, which in turn includes a first surface on which is formed a MEMS device. The package also includes a polymer ring with an inner wall extending between first and second oppositely facing surfaces. The first surface of the polymer ring is bonded to the first surface of the first substrate to define a first cavity in which the MEMS device is contained. A molded compound body having a second cavity that is concentric with the first cavity, enables fluid communication between the MEMS device and an environment external to the package.

Abstract: A semiconductor device package having a thermal dissipation feature is provided. The semiconductor device package includes a package substrate. A semiconductor die is mounted on a first surface of the package substrate. A thermal conductive structure including a die pad portion is affixed to the semiconductor die. A limb portion of the thermal conductive structure extends laterally away from the die pad portion and overlaps a portion of the package substrate. A thermal conduction path is formed between the semiconductor die and a distal end of the limb portion.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device packaging panel is provided. The method includes forming a panel having an active side and a backside. The panel includes a plurality of semiconductor die encapsulated with an encapsulant. An active surface of the semiconductor die is exposed on the active side of the panel. A warpage control carrier is attached onto the backside of the panel. The warpage control carrier includes an electroactive element configured for substantially flattening the panel while a control voltage is applied to the electroactive element.