Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate, a first recessed conductive layer embedded and recessed into a first surface of the substrate, and a first raised conductive layer disposed above the first surface. A first vertical offset exists between an upper surface of the first recessed conductive layer and an upper surface of the first raised conductive layer. The device includes a second recessed conductive layer embedded and recessed into a second surface of the substrate. The second surface of the substrate is opposite the first surface. The device includes a second raised conductive layer disposed beneath the second surface and an interconnect structure disposed on the first recessed and raised conductive layers and the second recessed and raised conductive layers. A second vertical offset exists between a lower surface of the second recessed conductive layer and a lower surface of the second recessed conductive layer.

Abstract: A semiconductor device has a first substrate and first conductive pillars formed over the first substrate. Second conductive pillars are formed over the first substrate alternating with the first conductive pillars. The second conductive pillars are vertically offset with respect to the first conductive pillars. First BOT interconnect sites are formed over a second substrate. Second BOT interconnect sites are formed over the second substrate alternating with the first interconnect sites. The second interconnect sites are vertically offset with respect to the first interconnect sites. The first substrate is mounted to the second substrate such that the first conductive pillars are aligned with and electrically connected to the first interconnect sites and the second conductive pillars are aligned with and electrically connected to the second interconnect sites. An underfill material is deposited between the first and second substrates. The first substrate can be a flipchip type semiconductor device.

Abstract: A semiconductor device has a first substrate and first conductive pillars formed over the first substrate. Second conductive pillars are formed over the first substrate alternating with the first conductive pillars. The second conductive pillars are vertically offset with respect to the first conductive pillars. First BOT interconnect sites are formed over a second substrate. Second BOT interconnect sites are formed over the second substrate alternating with the first interconnect sites. The second interconnect sites are vertically offset with respect to the first interconnect sites. The first substrate is mounted to the second substrate such that the first conductive pillars are aligned with and electrically connected to the first interconnect sites and the second conductive pillars are aligned with and electrically connected to the second interconnect sites. An underfill material is deposited between the first and second substrates. The first substrate can be a flipchip type semiconductor device.

Abstract: A method of making a semiconductor device comprises providing a carrier, forming a first conductive layer extending above a surface of the carrier, providing a substrate, disposing the first conductive layer into a first surface of the substrate, removing the carrier, forming a second conductive layer extending above the first surface of the substrate to create a vertical offset between the first conductive layer and second conductive layer, and forming a plurality of first bumps over the first conductive layer and second conductive layer. The method further includes the steps of disposing a third conductive layer into a second surface of the substrate opposite the first surface of the substrate, forming a fourth conductive layer extending above the second surface of the substrate to create a vertical offset between the third conductive layer and fourth conductive layer, and forming a plurality of second bumps.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate with conductive traces. A semiconductor die is mounted with an active surface oriented toward the substrate. An underfill material is deposited between the semiconductor die and substrate. A recess is formed in an interior portion of the semiconductor die that extends from a back surface of the semiconductor die opposite the active surface partially through the semiconductor die such that a peripheral portion of the back surface of the semiconductor die is offset with respect to a depth of the recess. A thermal interface material (TIM) is deposited over the semiconductor die and into the recess such that the TIM in the recess is laterally supported by the peripheral portion of the semiconductor die to reduce flow of the TIM away from the semiconductor die. A heat spreader including protrusions is mounted over the semiconductor die and contacts the TIM.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate, a first recessed conductive layer embedded and recessed into a first surface of the substrate, and a first raised conductive layer disposed above the first surface. A first vertical offset exists between an upper surface of the first recessed conductive layer and an upper surface of the first raised conductive layer. The device includes a second recessed conductive layer embedded and recessed into a second surface of the substrate. The second surface of the substrate is opposite the first surface. The device includes a second raised conductive layer disposed beneath the second surface and an interconnect structure disposed on the first recessed and raised conductive layers and the second recessed and raised conductive layers. A second vertical offset exists between a lower surface of the second recessed conductive layer and a lower surface of the second recessed conductive layer.

Abstract: A semiconductor device has a substrate with a first and second recess formed in a surface of the substrate using a wet etch process. The second recess can have a size different from a size of the first recess. A plurality of conductive vias are formed in a surface of the first and second recesses using a dry etch process. A first conductive layer is formed over the surface of the substrate, over curved side walls of the first and second recesses, and electrically connected to the plurality of conductive vias. A first and second semiconductor die are mounted into the first and second recesses respectively. The second semiconductor die can have a size different from a size of the first semiconductor die. The first and second semiconductor die are electrically connected to the first conductive layer. An interconnect structure is electrically connected to the plurality of conductive vias.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate, a first recessed conductive layer embedded and recessed into a first surface of the substrate, and a first raised conductive layer disposed above the first surface. A first vertical offset exists between an upper surface of the first recessed conductive layer and an upper surface of the first raised conductive layer. The device includes a second recessed conductive layer embedded and recessed into a second surface of the substrate. The second surface of the substrate is opposite the first surface. The device includes a second raised conductive layer disposed beneath the second surface and an interconnect structure disposed on the first recessed and raised conductive layers and the second recessed and raised conductive layers. A second vertical offset exists between a lower surface of the second recessed conductive layer and a lower surface of the second recessed conductive layer.

Abstract: A semiconductor device has a first substrate and first conductive pillars formed over the first substrate. Second conductive pillars are formed over the first substrate alternating with the first conductive pillars. The second conductive pillars are vertically offset with respect to the first conductive pillars. First BOT interconnect sites are formed over a second substrate. Second BOT interconnect sites are formed over the second substrate alternating with the first interconnect sites. The second interconnect sites are vertically offset with respect to the first interconnect sites. The first substrate is mounted to the second substrate such that the first conductive pillars are aligned with and electrically connected to the first interconnect sites and the second conductive pillars are aligned with and electrically connected to the second interconnect sites. An underfill material is deposited between the first and second substrates. The first substrate can be a flipchip type semiconductor device.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate, a first recessed conductive layer embedded and recessed into a first surface of the substrate, and a first raised conductive layer disposed above the first surface. A first vertical offset exists between an upper surface of the first recessed conductive layer and an upper surface of the first raised conductive layer. The device includes a second recessed conductive layer embedded and recessed into a second surface of the substrate. The second surface of the substrate is opposite the first surface. The device includes a second raised conductive layer disposed beneath the second surface and an interconnect structure disposed on the first recessed and raised conductive layers and the second recessed and raised conductive layers. A second vertical offset exists between a lower surface of the second recessed conductive layer and a lower surface of the second recessed conductive layer.

Abstract: A method of making a semiconductor device comprises forming a first conductive layer recessed below a surface of a substrate. The method further comprises forming a second conductive layer raised above the surface of the substrate to create a vertical offset between the first and second conductive layers. The method further comprises forming an interconnect structure on the first and second conductive layers.

Abstract: A semiconductor device has a semiconductor die with a solder bump formed on its surface. A contact pad is formed on a substrate. A signal trace is formed on the substrate. The pitch between the contact pad and signal trace is less than 150 micrometers. An electroless surface treatment is formed over the contact pad. The electroless surface treatment can include tin, ENIG, or OSP. A film layer is formed over the contact pad with an opening over the signal trace. An oxide layer is formed over the signal trace. The film layer and surface treatment prevent formation of the oxide layer over the contact pad. The film layer is removed. The solder bump is reflowed to metallurgically and electrically bond to the contact pad. In the event that the solder bump physically contacts the oxide layer, the oxide layer maintains electrical isolation between the solder bump and signal trace.

Abstract: A semiconductor device has a vertically offset bond on trace (BOT) interconnect structure. The vertical offset is achieved by forming a first conductive layer extending above a surface of a carrier. The first conductive layer is pressed into a surface of a substrate so that the first conductive layer is recessed below the surface of the substrate. The carrier is removed. A second conductive layer is formed above the surface of the substrate to create the vertical offset between the first and second conductive layers. The vertical offset is about 20 micrometers. A conductive via is formed through the substrate. Bond wire bumps are formed on the first and second conductive layers. The bond wire bumps are about 10 micrometers in height. A seed layer is formed over the carrier prior to forming the first conductive layer and removed after forming the second conducive layer.

Abstract: A semiconductor device has a semiconductor die with a solder bump formed on its surface. A contact pad is formed on a substrate. A signal trace is formed on the substrate. The pitch between the contact pad and signal trace is less than 150 micrometers. An electroless surface treatment is formed over the contact pad. The electroless surface treatment can include tin, ENIG, or OSP. A film layer is formed over the contact pad with an opening over the signal trace. An oxide layer is formed over the signal trace. The film layer and surface treatment prevent formation of the oxide layer over the contact pad. The film layer is removed. The solder bump is reflowed to metallurgically and electrically bond to the contact pad. In the event that the solder bump physically contacts the oxide layer, the oxide layer maintains electrical isolation between the solder bump and signal trace.