Patents by Inventor Sanjay Dabral

Sanjay Dabral has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 12681249
    Abstract: A system in package structure and method of fabrication using wafer reconstitution are described. In an embodiment a 3D system includes a mid-layer interposer a first package level underneath the mid-layer interposer and a second package level over the mid-layer interposer. Second package level components can be bonded to the mid-layer interposer with metal-metal bonds and optionally dielectric-dielectric bonds, while the first package level components can be bonded to the mid-layer interposer with dielectric-dielectric and optionally metal-metal bonds. Dies within the first and/or second package levels may optionally be connected with one or more optical interconnect paths.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2026
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Sanjay Dabral, SivaChandra Jangam
  • Publication number: 20260182346
    Abstract: Multi-die structures with die-to-die routing are described. In an embodiment, each die is patterned into the same semiconductor substrate, and the dies may be interconnected with die-to-die routing during back-end wafer processing. Partial metallic seals may be formed to accommodate the die-to-die routing, programmable dicing, and various combinations of full metallic seals and partial metallic seals can be formed. This may also be extended to three dimensional structures formed using wafer-on-wafer or chip-on-wafer techniques.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2026
    Publication date: June 25, 2026
    Inventors: Sanjay Dabral, Jun Zhai, Kunzhong Hu, Raymundo M. Camenforte
  • Publication number: 20260096483
    Abstract: Memory system and methods of fabrication are described in which memory capacity and/or bandwidth can be expanded. In some implementations expansion may be accomplished with inclusion of custom buffer base dies, or other suitable components including network routing connecting multiple memory die stacks. In some implementations expansion may be accomplished with integration of vertically oriented memory die stacks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2025
    Publication date: April 2, 2026
    Inventor: Sanjay Dabral
  • Patent number: 12588494
    Abstract: Multi-die structures with die-to-die routing are described. In an embodiment, each die is patterned into the same semiconductor substrate, and the dies may be interconnected with die-to-die routing during back-end wafer processing. Partial metallic seals may be formed to accommodate the die-to-die routing, programmable dicing, and various combinations of full metallic seals and partial metallic seals can be formed. This may also be extended to three dimensional structures formed using wafer-on-wafer or chip-on-wafer techniques.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2026
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Sanjay Dabral, Jun Zhai, Kunzhong Hu, Raymundo M. Camenforte
  • Publication number: 20260076249
    Abstract: Integrated circuit (“IC”) structures and electronic packages that utilized an inorganic-convertible polymer to improve bond strength and thermal conductivity are described. In one embodiment, the inorganic-convertible polymer acts as a side fill material to seal a die periphery and improve direct bonding strength. In another embodiment, the inorganic-convertible polymer acts as a thermal bonding layer to increase the thermal conductivity between a die and a thermal solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2024
    Publication date: March 12, 2026
    Inventors: Sanjay Dabral, Jimin Yao, SivaChandra Jangam, Vidhya Ramachandran
  • Publication number: 20260019165
    Abstract: Electronic assemblies and systems are described in which optical communication bars are incorporated to provide optical interconnect paths between various components, local or remote. The optical communication bars can include photonic waveguides formed using a variety of suitable techniques and may include photonic wires (e.g., bundled fiber or formed using 3D multi-photon write, holographic write, micro-pen write, direct optical wire bonding, or a mix), or index defined patterns forms using techniques such as nano imprint (embossing), lithography, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2024
    Publication date: January 15, 2026
    Inventor: Sanjay Dabral
  • Publication number: 20250391664
    Abstract: Integrated circuit (IC) structures methods of assembling an integrated circuit structure are described in which various etching sequences including plasma etching are utilized to remove direct bonded interfaces at die corners or edges that are at high-risk for non-bonding or delamination. In an embodiment, a laser etching operation is first performed to remove molding compound at local areas between adjacent components, following by a plasma dicing operation through the direct bonded structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2025
    Publication date: December 25, 2025
    Inventors: Jimin Yao, SivaChandra Jangam, Sanjay Dabral, Myung Jin Yim, Chi Nung Ni, Vidhya Ramachandran, Young Doo Jeon, Jun Zhai
  • Patent number: 12494468
    Abstract: A system in package structure and method of fabrication using wafer reconstitution are described. In an embodiment a 3D system includes a mid-layer interposer a first package level underneath the mid-layer interposer and a second package level over the mid-layer interposer. Second package level components can be bonded to the mid-layer interposer with metal-metal bonds and optionally dielectric-dielectric bonds, while the first package level components can be bonded to the mid-layer interposer with dielectric-dielectric and optionally metal-metal bonds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2025
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Sanjay Dabral, SivaChandra Jangam
  • Publication number: 20250372544
    Abstract: Chip sealing designs to accommodate die-to-die communication are described. In an embodiment, a chip structure includes a split metallic seal structure including a lower metallic seal and an upper metallic seal with overlapping metallization layers, and a through seal interconnect navigating through the split metallic seal structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2025
    Publication date: December 4, 2025
    Inventors: Sanjay Dabral, Chi Nung Ni, Long Huang, SivaChandra Jangam
  • Patent number: 12469765
    Abstract: Semiconductor packages including an integrated heat spreader and methods of fabrication are described. In an embodiment, a semiconductor package includes a first package level, a second package level including one or more second-level chiplets, and a heat spreader bonded to the second package level with a metallic layer, which may include one or more intermetallic compounds formed by transient liquid phase bonding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2025
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Jiongxin Lu, Kunzhong Hu, Jun Zhai, Sanjay Dabral
  • Patent number: 12451436
    Abstract: Stitched die structures, and methods for interconnecting die are described. In an embodiment, a stitched die structure includes a semiconductor substrate that includes a first die area of a first die and a second die area of a second die separate from the first die area. A back-end-of-the-line (BEOL) build-up structure spans over the first die area and the second die area, and includes a first metallic seal directly over a first peripheral area of the first die area, a second metallic seal directly over a second peripheral area of the second die area, and a die-to-die routing extending through the first metallic seal and the second metallic seal to electrically connect the first die to the second die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2024
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2025
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Sanjay Dabral, Jun Zhai
  • Patent number: 12424455
    Abstract: Chip sealing designs to accommodate die-to-die communication are described. In an embodiment, a chip structure includes a split metallic seal structure including a lower metallic seal and an upper metallic seal with overlapping metallization layers, and a through seal interconnect navigating through the split metallic seal structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2025
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Sanjay Dabral, Chi Nung Ni, Long Huang, SivaChandra Jangam
  • Patent number: 12322730
    Abstract: Stitched die packaging techniques and structures are described in which reconstituted chips are formed using wafer reconstitution and die-stitching techniques. In an embodiment, a chip includes a reconstituted chip-level back end of the line (BEOL) build-up structure to connect a die set embedded in an inorganic gap fill material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2025
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Sanjay Dabral, Jun Zhai, Kwan-Yu Lai, Kunzhong Hu, Vidhya Ramachandran
  • Publication number: 20250157940
    Abstract: Stitched die structures, and methods for interconnecting die are described. In an embodiment, a stitched die structure includes a semiconductor substrate that includes a first die area of a first die and a second die area of a second die separate from the first die area. A back-end-of-the-line (BEOL) build-up structure spans over the first die area and the second die area, and includes a first metallic seal directly over a first peripheral area of the first die area, a second metallic seal directly over a second peripheral area of the second die area, and a die-to-die routing extending through the first metallic seal and the second metallic seal to electrically connect the first die to the second die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2025
    Publication date: May 15, 2025
    Inventors: Sanjay Dabral, Jun Zhai
  • Publication number: 20250158519
    Abstract: Power management systems are described. In an embodiment, a power management system includes a voltage source, a circuit load located within a chip, and a switched capacitor voltage regulator (SCVR) coupled to voltage source and the circuit load to receive an input voltage from the voltage source and supply an output voltage to the circuit load. The SCVR may include circuitry located within the chip and a discrete integrated passive device (IPD) connected to the chip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2025
    Publication date: May 15, 2025
    Inventors: Sanjay Dabral, David A. Secker, Jun Zhai, Ralf M. Schmitt, Vidhya Ramachandran, Wenjie Mao
  • Publication number: 20250158619
    Abstract: Multi-chip systems and structures for modular scaling are described. In some embodiments an interfacing bar is utilized to couple adjacent chips. For example, a communication bar may utilized to coupled logic chips, and memory bar may be utilized to couple multiple memory chips to a logic chip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2025
    Publication date: May 15, 2025
    Inventors: Sanjay Dabral, Bahattin Kilic, Jie-Hua Zhao, Kunzhong Hu, Suk-Kyu Ryu
  • Publication number: 20250157936
    Abstract: Multi-chip modules and methods of fabrication are described. The MCM may include a plurality of dies in which die-to-die routing can be partitioned within multiple metal routing layers for shorter die-to-die routings, while longer die-to-die routing can be routed primarily in a single metal routing layer. The plurality of dies may also be arranged in a spaced apart relationship to accommodate additional wiring area, while preserving direct routing areas for the longer die-to-die routing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2025
    Publication date: May 15, 2025
    Inventors: Sanjay Dabral, Ravindranath T. Kollipara
  • Publication number: 20250157991
    Abstract: Stitched die packaging techniques and structures are described in which reconstituted chips are formed using wafer reconstitution and die-stitching techniques. In an embodiment, a chip includes a reconstituted chip-level back end of the line (BEOL) build-up structure to connect a die set embedded in an inorganic gap fill material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2025
    Publication date: May 15, 2025
    Inventors: Sanjay Dabral, Jun Zhai, Kwan-Yu Lai, Kunzhong Hu, Vidhya Ramachandran
  • Publication number: 20250112154
    Abstract: Chip structures and electronic modules including a power delivery network (PDN) routing structure and signal routing structure to balance power, signaling, and thermal requirements are described. In an embodiment, the chip includes a device layer, a PDN routing structure on top of the device layer, and a signal routing structure underneath the device layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2024
    Publication date: April 3, 2025
    Inventors: Sanjay Dabral, Antonietta Oliva, Sambasivan Narayan, Jun Zhai, Vidhya Ramachandran, Kamal Sikka
  • Publication number: 20250112192
    Abstract: A system in package structure and method of fabrication using wafer reconstitution are described. In an embodiment a 3D system includes a mid-layer interposer a first package level underneath the mid-layer interposer and a second package level over the mid-layer interposer. First-level dies and second-level dies can be bonded to the mid-layer interposer with ultra fine micro bumps. Dies within the first and/or second package levels may optionally be connected with one or more optical interconnect paths.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2024
    Publication date: April 3, 2025
    Inventors: Sanjay Dabral, SivaChandra Jangam, Kunzhong Hu