Patents by Inventor Xavier F. Brun

Xavier F. Brun 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).

  • Publication number: 20240113073
    Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to systems, apparatuses, or processes creating a package that includes a die embedded in a molding, where a surface of the die is coplanar with a surface of the molding. During a stage of package manufacture, the die may have a finished side that may be coupled with a component of the package, and an unfinished side. During a subsequent stage of package manufacture, molding may be placed around the die, and then the molding and at least a portion of the die may be planarized, which may involve grinding and polishing. The planarization may reveal one or more TSV at the side of the die which is now finished and ready for electrical coupling with other components. As a result, a side of the molding at a side of the die to be coplanar. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2022
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Xavier F. BRUN, Trianggono WIDODO
  • Publication number: 20240006312
    Abstract: An integrated circuit (IC) device package substrate comprises a plurality of first interconnect features to couple to a first IC die, a plurality of second interconnect features to couple to a second IC die, and one or more barrier features on a surface of the substrate. The first interconnect features span a first length in a first direction on the surface of the substrate. The second interconnect features span a second length in the first direction on the surface of the substrate. The second interconnect features are between the first length of the first interconnect features and a first edge of the substrate. The one or more barrier features are between the first and second interconnect features, wherein the one or more barrier features span a third length in the first direction, the third length greater than at least one of the first or second lengths.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2022
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Applicant: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Xavier F. Brun, Jonas G. Croissant
  • Patent number: 11804470
    Abstract: Embodiments include semiconductor packages and methods to form the semiconductor packages. A semiconductor package includes a plurality of first dies on a substrate, an encapsulation layer over the first dies and the substrate, an interface layer over the first dies and the encapsulation layer, and a passive heat spreader on the interface layer, wherein the interface layer thermally couples the first dies to the passive heat spreader. The passive heat spreader includes a silicon (Si) or a silicon carbide (SiC). The interface layer includes a silicon nitride (SiN) material, a silicon monoxide (SiO) material, a silicon carbon nitride (SiCN) material, or a thermal adhesive material. The semiconductor package may include a plurality of second dies and the substrate on a package substrate, a thermal interface material (TIM) over the second dies, the passive heat spreader, and the package substrate, and a heat spreader over the TIM and the package substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Xavier F. Brun, Kaizad Mistry, Paul R. Start, Nisha Ananthakrishnan, Yawei Liang, Jigneshkumar P. Patel, Sairam Agraharam, Liwei Wang
  • Patent number: 11705417
    Abstract: Embodiments include semiconductor packages and methods to form the semiconductor packages. A semiconductor package includes a plurality of first dies on a substrate, an interface layer over the first dies, a backside metallization (BSM) layer directly on the interface layer, where the BSM layer includes first, second, and third conductive layer, and a heat spreader over the BSM layer. The first conductive layer includes a titanium material. The second conductive layer includes a nickel-vanadium material. The third conductive layer includes a gold material, a silver material, or a copper material. The copper material may include copper bumps. The semiconductor package may include a plurality of second dies on a package substrate. The substrate may be on the package substrate. The second dies may have top surfaces substantially coplanar to top surface of the first dies. The BSM and interface layers may be respectively over the first and second dies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Chandra Mohan Jha, Prasad Ramanathan, Xavier F. Brun, Jimmin Yao, Mark Allen
  • Publication number: 20230207475
    Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein include chiplet modules and die modules. In an embodiment, a chiplet module comprises a first chiplet, where the first chiplet comprises a first active surface. In an embodiment the chiplet module further comprises a second chiplet, where the second chiplet comprises a second active surface. In an embodiment, the chiplet module further comprises a hybrid bonding interface between the first chiplet and the second chiplet, where the hybrid bonding interface electrically couples the first chiplet to the second chiplet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2021
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Xavier F. BRUN, Sanka GANESAN, Debendra MALLIK
  • Publication number: 20230197664
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a semiconductor subassembly disposed on a package substrate and including: a first layer including first dies, and an encapsulation material encapsulating the first dies; a second layer adjacent the first layer and including a substrate; a solid component disposed on the first layer; and an interface layer disposed between and mechanically bonding the solid component and the first layer. The interface layer provides a direct dielectric-to-dielectric bond including a first dielectric sublayer directly adjacent the first layer, and a second dielectric sublayer directly adjacent the first dielectric sublayer and including an amorphous material. Second dies may be disposed on the package substrate adjacent the semiconductor subassembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2021
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Applicant: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Xavier F. Brun, Yuting Wang
  • Publication number: 20230098446
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein include electronic packages. In an embodiment, an electronic package comprises a die and a through substrate via that passes through the die. In an embodiment, the through substrate via is coupled to a backside pad on the die. In an embodiment, a first layer is over the backside pad, where the first layer comprises a first dielectric material. In an embodiment, a second layer is over the first layer, where the second layer comprises a second dielectric material. In an embodiment, a via is through the first layer and the second layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2021
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Inventor: Xavier F. BRUN
  • Publication number: 20230095039
    Abstract: Technologies for optical coupling to photonic integrated circuit (PIC) dies are disclosed. In the illustrative embodiment, a lens assembly with one or more lenses is positioned to collimate light coming out of one or more waveguides in the PIC die. Part of the illustrative lens assembly extends above a top surface of the PIC die and is in contact with the PIC die. The top surface of the PIC die establishes the vertical positioning of the lens assembly. In the illustrative embodiment, the lens assembly is positioned at least partially inside a cavity defined within the PIC die, which allows the lens assembly to be integrated at the wafer level, before singulation into individual dies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2021
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Applicant: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Srikant Nekkanty, Pooya Tadayon, Xavier F. Brun, Wesley B. Morgan, John M. Heck, Joseph F. Walczyk, Paul J. Diglio
  • Publication number: 20220415770
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein may be related to apparatuses, processes, and techniques related to multilevel dies, in particular to photonics integrated circuit dies with a thick portion and a thin portion, where the thick portion is placed within a cavity in a substrate and the thin portion serves as an overhang to physically couple with the substrate, to reduce a distance between electrical contacts on the thin portion of the die and electrical contacts on the substrate. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2021
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Inventors: Omkar KARHADE, Sai VADLAMANI, Xavier F. BRUN, Hemanth DHAVALESWARAPU
  • Publication number: 20210280497
    Abstract: A modular technique for die-level liquid cooling is described. In an example, an integrated circuit assembly includes a first silicon die comprising a device side and a backside opposite the device side. The integrated circuit assembly also includes a second silicon die comprising a plurality of fluidly accessible channels therein. A dielectric interface directly couples the second silicon die to a backside of the first silicon die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2020
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Inventors: Xavier F. BRUN, Chandra Mohan JHA
  • Publication number: 20210104484
    Abstract: Embodiments include semiconductor packages and methods to form the semiconductor packages. A semiconductor package includes a plurality of first dies on a substrate, an interface layer over the first dies, a backside metallization (BSM) layer directly on the interface layer, where the BSM layer includes first, second, and third conductive layer, and a heat spreader over the BSM layer. The first conductive layer includes a titanium material. The second conductive layer includes a nickel-vanadium material. The third conductive layer includes a gold material, a silver material, or a copper material. The copper material may include copper bumps. The semiconductor package may include a plurality of second dies on a package substrate. The substrate may be on the package substrate. The second dies may have top surfaces substantially coplanar to top surface of the first dies. The BSM and interface layers may be respectively over the first and second dies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2019
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: Chandra Mohan JHA, Prasad RAMANATHAN, Xavier F. BRUN, Jimmin YAO, Mark ALLEN
  • Publication number: 20210057381
    Abstract: Embodiments include semiconductor packages and methods to form the semiconductor packages. A semiconductor package includes a plurality of first dies on a substrate, an encapsulation layer over the first dies and the substrate, an interface layer over the first dies and the encapsulation layer, and a passive heat spreader on the interface layer, wherein the interface layer thermally couples the first dies to the passive heat spreader. The passive heat spreader includes a silicon (Si) or a silicon carbide (SiC). The interface layer includes a silicon nitride (SiN) material, a silicon monoxide (SiO) material, a silicon carbon nitride (SiCN) material, or a thermal adhesive material. The semiconductor package may include a plurality of second dies and the substrate on a package substrate, a thermal interface material (TIM) over the second dies, the passive heat spreader, and the package substrate, and a heat spreader over the TIM and the package substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2019
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Inventors: Xavier F. BRUN, Kaizad MISTRY, Paul R. START, Nisha ANANTHAKRISHNAN, Yawei LIANG, Jigneshkumar P. PATEL, Sairam AGRAHARAM, Liwei WANG
  • Publication number: 20180294178
    Abstract: Some example forms relate to a method of manufacturing ultra-thin wafers. The method includes attaching a wafer that includes a plurality of electronic components to a carrier wafer that includes an adhesive; segregating the plurality of dice into individual electronic components, wherein segregating the plurality of dice into individual electronic components includes thinning and dicing the wafer; performing at least one of coating, scribing or marking any of the individual electronic components that form the wafer; and removing the plurality of electronic components from the carrier wafer, wherein removing the plurality of electronic components from the carrier wafer includes at least one of exposing the carrier to ultraviolet radiation or raising the temperature of the wafer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2015
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventor: Xavier F. Brun
  • Patent number: 9698108
    Abstract: Techniques and mechanisms to mitigate contamination of redistribution layer structures disposed on a back side of a semiconductor substrate. In an embodiment, a microelectronics device includes a substrate and integrated circuitry variously formed in or on a front side of the substrate, where vias extend from the integrated circuitry to a back side of the substrate. A redistribution layer disposed on the back side includes a ring structure and a plurality of raised structures each extending from a recess portion that is surrounded by the ring structure. The ring structure and the plurality of raised structures provide contact surfaces for improved adhesion of dicing tape to the back side. In another embodiment, the plurality of raised structures includes dummification comprising dummy structures that are each electrically decoupled from any via extending through the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Xavier F. Brun, Shweta Agrawal, Hao Wu, Mohit Mamodia, Shengquan E. Ou, Hualiang Shi
  • Publication number: 20170186707
    Abstract: Techniques and mechanisms to mitigate contamination of redistribution layer structures disposed on a back side of a semiconductor substrate. In an embodiment, a microelectronics device includes a substrate and integrated circuitry variously formed in or on a front side of the substrate, where vias extend from the integrated circuitry to a back side of the substrate. A redistribution layer disposed on the back side includes a ring structure and a plurality of raised structures each extending from a recess portion that is surrounded by the ring structure. The ring structure and the plurality of raised structures provide contact surfaces for improved adhesion of dicing tape to the back side. In another embodiment, the plurality of raised structures includes dummification comprising dummy structures that are each electrically decoupled from any via extending through the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2015
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventors: Xavier F. BRUN, Shweta AGRAWAL, Hao WU, Mohit MAMODIA, Shengquan E. OU, Hualiang SHI
  • Patent number: 9620404
    Abstract: A stiffener tape for a wafer. The stiffener tape includes a mounting tape; a heat spreading stiffener removably attached to the mounting tape; and an attachment film secured to the heat spreading stiffener, wherein the attachment film includes thermal conductive fillers having at least one of silver, alumina, crystalline silica, boron nitride or aluminum nitride. An electronic assembly includes a wafer; a plurality of integrated circuits on the wafer; and an attachment film covering the plurality of integrated circuits and the substrate, wherein the attachment film includes thermal conductive fillers having at least one of silver, alumina, crystalline silica, boron nitride or aluminum nitride; and a heat spreading stiffener secured to the attachment film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Xavier F. Brun, Arjun Krishnan
  • Patent number: 9437468
    Abstract: A heated non-contact wafer handling gripper may heat a thin device wafer bottom surface having a temporary bonding adhesive residue after debonding of the device wafer from a carrier along a layer of temporary bonding adhesive that bonds the wafers. The gripper may heat residue of the adhesive that remains on the bottom surface while gripping, transferring and placing the wafer onto an adhesive cleaning chuck. The heated adhesive cleaning chuck may heat the thin device wafer bottom surface having the adhesive residue after being placed on the chucks. The chuck may heat the residue of the adhesive while the residue is cleaned from the wafer. Due to the heating by the chuck and/or gripper, wafer warpage and associated problems due to cooling of the residue may be eliminated or acceptable for wafer handling and adhesive cleaning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Xavier F. Brun, Huan Ma
  • Publication number: 20150279718
    Abstract: A heated non-contact wafer handling gripper may heat a thin device wafer bottom surface having a temporary bonding adhesive residue after debonding of the device wafer from a carrier along a layer of temporary bonding adhesive that bonds the wafers. The gripper may heat residue of the adhesive that remains on the bottom surface while gripping, transferring and placing the wafer onto an adhesive cleaning chuck. The heated adhesive cleaning chuck may heat the thin device wafer bottom surface having the adhesive residue after being placed on the chucks. The chuck may heat the residue of the adhesive while the residue is cleaned from the wafer. Due to the heating by the chuck and/or gripper, wafer warpage and associated problems due to cooling of the residue may be eliminated or acceptable for wafer handling and adhesive cleaning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2014
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Inventors: Xavier F. BRUN, Huan MA
  • Patent number: 8969134
    Abstract: A tape capable of laser ablation may be used in the formation of microelectronic interconnects, wherein the tape may be attached to bond pads on a microelectronic device and vias may be formed by laser ablation through the tape to expose at least a portion of corresponding bond pads. The microelectronic interconnects may be formed on the bond pads within the vias, such as by solder paste printing and solder reflow. The laser ablation tape can be removed after the formation of the microelectronic interconnects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Xavier F. Brun, Takashi Kumamoto, Sufi Ahmed
  • Publication number: 20140335686
    Abstract: A tape capable of laser ablation may be used in the formation of microelectronic interconnects, wherein the tape may be attached to bond pads on a microelectronic device and vias may be formed by laser ablation through the tape to expose at least a portion of corresponding bond pads. The microelectronic interconnects may be formed on the bond pads within the vias, such as by solder paste printing and solder reflow. The laser ablation tape can be removed after the formation of the microelectronic interconnects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2013
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Inventors: Xavier F. Brun, Takashi Kumamoto, Sufi Ahmed