Abstract: Microelectronic devices, stacked microelectronic devices, and methods for manufacturing microelectronic devices are described herein. In one embodiment, a set of stacked microelectronic devices includes (a) a first microelectronic die having a first side and a second side opposite the first side, (b) a first substrate attached to the first side of the first microelectronic die and electrically coupled to the first microelectronic die, (c) a second substrate attached to the second side of the first microelectronic die, (d) a plurality of electrical couplers attached to the second substrate, (e) a third substrate coupled to the electrical couplers, and (f) a second microelectronic die attached to the third substrate. The electrical couplers are positioned such that at least some of the electrical couplers are inboard the first microelectronic die.

Abstract: Microelectronic devices, stacked microelectronic devices, and methods for manufacturing microelectronic devices are described herein. In one embodiment, a set of stacked microelectronic devices includes (a) a first microelectronic die having a first side and a second side opposite the first side, (b) a first substrate attached to the first side of the first microelectronic die and electrically coupled to the first microelectronic die, (c) a second substrate attached to the second side of the first microelectronic die, (d) a plurality of electrical couplers attached to the second substrate, (e) a third substrate coupled to the electrical couplers, and (f) a second microelectronic die attached to the third substrate. The electrical couplers are positioned such that at least some of the electrical couplers are inboard the first microelectronic die.

Abstract: Microelectronic devices, stacked microelectronic devices, and methods for manufacturing microelectronic devices are described herein. In one embodiment, a set of stacked microelectronic devices includes (a) a first microelectronic die having a first side and a second side opposite the first side, (b) a first substrate attached to the first side of the first microelectronic die and electrically coupled to the first microelectronic die, (c) a second substrate attached to the second side of the first microelectronic die, (d) a plurality of electrical couplers attached to the second substrate, (e) a third substrate coupled to the electrical couplers, and (f) a second microelectronic die attached to the third substrate. The electrical couplers are positioned such that at least some of the electrical couplers are inboard the first microelectronic die.

Abstract: Microelectronic devices, stacked microelectronic devices, and methods for manufacturing microelectronic devices are described herein. In one embodiment, a set of stacked microelectronic devices includes (a) a first microelectronic die having a first side and a second side opposite the first side, (b) a first substrate attached to the first side of the first microelectronic die and electrically coupled to the first microelectronic die, (c) a second substrate attached to the second side of the first microelectronic die, (d) a plurality of electrical couplers attached to the second substrate, (e) a third substrate coupled to the electrical couplers, and (f) a second microelectronic die attached to the third substrate. The electrical couplers are positioned such that at least some of the electrical couplers are inboard the first microelectronic die.

Abstract: Microelectronic devices, stacked microelectronic devices, and methods for manufacturing microelectronic devices are described herein. In one embodiment, a set of stacked microelectronic devices includes (a) a first microelectronic die having a first side and a second side opposite the first side, (b) a first substrate attached to the first side of the first microelectronic die and electrically coupled to the first microelectronic die, (c) a second substrate attached to the second side of the first microelectronic die, (d) a plurality of electrical couplers attached to the second substrate, (e) a third substrate coupled to the electrical couplers, and (f) a second microelectronic die attached to the third substrate. The electrical couplers are positioned such that at least some of the electrical couplers are inboard the first microelectronic die.

Abstract: Microelectronic devices, stacked microelectronic devices, and methods for manufacturing microelectronic devices are described herein. In one embodiment, a set of stacked microelectronic devices includes (a) a first microelectronic die having a first side and a second side opposite the first side, (b) a first substrate attached to the first side of the first microelectronic die and electrically coupled to the first microelectronic die, (c) a second substrate attached to the second side of the first microelectronic die, (d) a plurality of electrical couplers attached to the second substrate, (e) a third substrate coupled to the electrical couplers, and (f) a second microelectronic die attached to the third substrate. The electrical couplers are positioned such that at least some of the electrical couplers are inboard the first microelectronic die.

Abstract: Microelectronic devices, stacked microelectronic devices, and methods for manufacturing microelectronic devices are described herein. In one embodiment, a set of stacked microelectronic devices includes (a) a first microelectronic die having a first side and a second side opposite the first side, (b) a first substrate attached to the first side of the first microelectronic die and electrically coupled to the first microelectronic die, (c) a second substrate attached to the second side of the first microelectronic die, (d) a plurality of electrical couplers attached to the second substrate, (e) a third substrate coupled to the electrical couplers, and (f) a second microelectronic die attached to the third substrate. The electrical couplers are positioned such that at least some of the electrical couplers are inboard the first microelectronic die.

Abstract: Microelectronic devices, stacked microelectronic devices, and methods for manufacturing microelectronic devices are described herein. In one embodiment, a set of stacked microelectronic devices includes (a) a first microelectronic die having a first side and a second side opposite the first side, (b) a first substrate attached to the first side of the first microelectronic die and electrically coupled to the first microelectronic die, (c) a second substrate attached to the second side of the first microelectronic die, (d) a plurality of electrical couplers attached to the second substrate, (e) a third substrate coupled to the electrical couplers, and (f) a second microelectronic die attached to the third substrate. The electrical couplers are positioned such that at least some of the electrical couplers are inboard the first microelectronic die.

Abstract: Microelectronic devices, stacked microelectronic devices, and methods for manufacturing microelectronic devices are described herein. In one embodiment, a set of stacked microelectronic devices includes (a) a first microelectronic die having a first side and a second side opposite the first side, (b) a first substrate attached to the first side of the first microelectronic die and electrically coupled to the first microelectronic die, (c) a second substrate attached to the second side of the first microelectronic die, (d) a plurality of electrical couplers attached to the second substrate, (e) a third substrate coupled to the electrical couplers, and (f) a second microelectronic die attached to the third substrate. The electrical couplers are positioned such that at least some of the electrical couplers are inboard the first microelectronic die.

Abstract: An assembly method is disclosed that includes providing a substrate, securing a first semiconductor device on a first surface thereof, and superimposing at least a second semiconductor device at least partially over the first semiconductor device. An outer peripheral portion of the second semiconductor device overhangs both the first semiconductor device and the substrate. Discrete conductive elements are placed between the outer peripheral portion of the second semiconductor device and a second surface of the substrate. Intermediate portions of the discrete conductive elements pass outside of a side surface of the substrate. Assemblies and packaged semiconductor devices that are formed in accordance with the method are also disclosed.

Abstract: An assembly method is disclosed that includes providing a substrate, securing a first semiconductor device on a first surface thereof, and superimposing at least a second semiconductor device at least partially over the first semiconductor device. An outer peripheral portion of the second semiconductor device overhangs both the first semiconductor device and the substrate. Discrete conductive elements are placed between the outer peripheral portion of the second semiconductor device and a second surface of the substrate. Intermediate portions of the discrete conductive elements pass outside of a side surface of the substrate. Assemblies and packaged semiconductor devices that are formed in accordance with the method are also disclosed.

Abstract: An assembly method is disclosed that includes providing a substrate, securing a first semiconductor device on a first surface thereof, and superimposing at least a second semiconductor device at least partially over the first semiconductor device. An outer peripheral portion of the second semiconductor device overhangs both the first semiconductor device and the substrate. Discrete conductive elements are placed between the outer peripheral portion of the second semiconductor device and a second surface of the substrate. Intermediate portions of the discrete conductive elements pass outside of a side surface of the substrate. Assemblies and packaged semiconductor devices that are formed in accordance with the method are also disclosed.

Abstract: Microelectronic devices, stacked microelectronic devices, and methods for manufacturing microelectronic devices are described herein. In one embodiment, a set of stacked microelectronic devices includes (a) a first microelectronic die having a first side and a second side opposite the first side, (b) a first substrate attached to the first side of the first microelectronic die and electrically coupled to the first microelectronic die, (c) a second substrate attached to the second side of the first microelectronic die, (d) a plurality of electrical couplers attached to the second substrate, (e) a third substrate coupled to the electrical couplers, and (f) a second microelectronic die attached to the third substrate. The electrical couplers are positioned such that at least some of the electrical couplers are inboard the first microelectronic die.

Abstract: Microelectronic devices, stacked microelectronic devices, and methods for manufacturing microelectronic devices are described herein. In one embodiment, a set of stacked microelectronic devices includes (a) a first microelectronic die having a first side and a second side opposite the first side, (b) a first substrate attached to the first side of the first microelectronic die and electrically coupled to the first microelectronic die, (c) a second substrate attached to the second side of the first microelectronic die, (d) a plurality of electrical couplers attached to the second substrate, (e) a third substrate coupled to the electrical couplers, and (f) a second microelectronic die attached to the third substrate. The electrical couplers are positioned such that at least some of the electrical couplers are inboard the first microelectronic die.

Abstract: An assembly method is disclosed that includes providing a substrate, securing a first semiconductor device on a first surface thereof, and superimposing at least a second semiconductor device at least partially over the first semiconductor device. An outer peripheral portion of the second semiconductor device overhangs both the first semiconductor device and the substrate. Discrete conductive elements are placed between the outer peripheral portion of the second semiconductor device and a second surface of the substrate. Intermediate portions of the discrete conductive elements pass outside of a side surface of the substrate. Assemblies and packaged semiconductor devices that are formed in accordance with the method are also disclosed.

Abstract: An assembly method is disclosed that includes providing a substrate, securing a first semiconductor device on a first surface thereof, and superimposing at least a second semiconductor device at least partially over the first semiconductor device. An outer peripheral portion of the second semiconductor device overhangs both the first semiconductor device and the substrate. Discrete conductive elements are placed between the outer peripheral portion of the second semiconductor device and a second surface of the substrate. Intermediate portions of the discrete conductive elements pass outside of a side surface of the substrate. Assemblies and packaged semiconductor devices that are formed in accordance with the method are also disclosed.

Abstract: An assembly method is disclosed that includes providing a substrate, securing a first semiconductor device on a first surface thereof, and superimposing at least a second semiconductor device at least partially over the first semiconductor device is disclosed. An outer peripheral portion of the second semiconductor device overhangs both the first semiconductor device and the substrate. Discrete conductive elements are placed between the outer peripheral portion of the second semiconductor device and a second surface of the substrate. Intermediate portions of the discrete conductive elements pass outside of a side surface of the substrate. Assemblies and packaged semiconductor devices that are formed in accordance with the method are also disclosed.