Abstract: Processes and process equipment for modifying edges of semiconductor package substrates, and semiconductor package substrates having modified edges are provided. The processes and process equipment are especially useful for semiconductor package substrates that have cores that can crack or chip during processing, such as, for example, cores comprised of glass. Semiconductor package substrates having glass cores and modified edges are also provided.

Abstract: DEEP CAVITY ARRANGEMENTS ON INTEGRATED CIRCUIT PACKAGING An electronic package, comprises a substrate core; dielectric material of one or more dielectric material layers over the substrate core, and having a plurality of metallization layers comprising an upper-most metallization layer; and an integrated circuit (IC) die embedded within the dielectric material and below the upper-most metallization layer. The package also has a metallization pattern within the dielectric material and below the IC die; and a gap within the dielectric material and extending around the metallization pattern.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein include package substrates with a glass core. In an embodiment, an apparatus comprises a core with a first width, and the core comprises a glass layer. In an embodiment, a via is provided through a thickness of the core, where the via is electrically conductive. In an embodiment, a first layer is provided over the core, where the first layer comprises a second width that is smaller than the first width. In an embodiment, a second layer is provided under the core, where the second layer comprises a third width that is smaller than the first width.

Abstract: An electronic package comprises a substrate core; one or more dielectric material layers over the substrate core and having a lower dielectric material layer, and a plurality of metallization layers comprising an upper-most metallization layer; an integrated circuit (IC) die embedded within the dielectric material and below the upper-most metallization layer; and at least one conductive feature below and coupled to the IC die. A downwardly facing surface of the conductive feature is located on the lower dielectric material layer and defines a horizontal plane at a junction between the conductive feature and the lower dielectric material layer. The lower dielectric material layer has an upper facing surface facing in a direction of the IC die adjacent the conductive feature that is vertically offset from the horizontal plane.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein include electronic packages. In an embodiment, the electronic package comprises a substrate and a seed layer over the substrate. In an embodiment, sidewalls of the seed layer are sloped. In an embodiment, the electronic package further comprises a feature over the seed layer, where the feature is electrically conductive.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a method. The method may include providing a substrate and forming a seed layer on the substrate. The method may further include forming a first metal layer on selected portions of the seed layer to form exposed portions of the seed layer. The method may also include scanning a laser beam across the substrate to remove the exposed portions of the seed layer to form exposed portions of the substrate.

Abstract: Microelectronic assemblies, related devices and methods, are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a microelectronic assembly may include a conductive pad having a first surface, an opposing second surface, and lateral surfaces extending between the first and second surfaces; a conductive via coupled to the first surface of the conductive pad; a liner on the second surface and on the lateral surfaces of the conductive pad, wherein a material of the liner includes nickel, palladium, or gold; a microelectronic component having a conductive contact; and an interconnect electrically coupling the conductive contact of the microelectronic component and the liner on the second surface of the conductive pad, wherein a material of the interconnect includes nickel or tin.

Abstract: Embodiments of a microelectronic assembly comprise an interposer comprising a dielectric material and a pad of conductive material having at least one of a ceramic liner and fin structures; at least two integrated circuit (IC) dies coupled to the interposer; and a bridge die in the interposer conductively coupled to the at least two IC dies. The bridge die has a first face and an opposing second face, the first face of the bridge die is proximate to the at least two IC dies, and the second face of the bridge die is in contact with the pad.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to embed host dies in a substrate are disclosed An apparatus includes a first die having a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The first side includes a first contact to be electrically coupled with a second die. The second side includes a second contact. The apparatus further includes a substrate including a metal layer and a dielectric material on the metal layer. The first die is encapsulated within the dielectric material. The second contact of the first die is bonded to the metal layer independent of an adhesive.