Assembly Of Plural Semiconductive Substrates Each Possessing Electrical Device Patents (Class 438/107)
  • Patent number: 9397036
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide an apparatus comprising a substrate having (i) a first side configured to receive a semiconductor die and (ii) a second side disposed opposite to the first side. The substrate comprises a printed circuit board material. The apparatus further comprises an interposer that is (i) disposed in the substrate and (ii) configured to electrically couple the first side of the substrate and the second side of the substrate. The interposer comprises a semiconductor material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: Marvell International Ltd.
    Inventor: Sehat Sutardja
  • Patent number: 9379006
    Abstract: A semiconductor apparatus, electronic device, and method of manufacturing the semiconductor apparatus are disclosed. In one example, the semiconductor apparatus comprises a first semiconductor part that includes a first wiring, and a second semiconductor part that is adhered to the first semiconductor part and which includes a second wiring electrically connected to the first wiring. A metallic oxide is formed in at least one of the first wiring and the second wiring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Yoshihisa Kagawa, Naoki Komai
  • Patent number: 9373571
    Abstract: An electronic multi-output device has a substrate including a first pad, a second pad and a plurality of pins. A first chip with a first transistor has a first terminal on one chip surface and a second and third terminals on the opposite chip surface. The first chip with its first terminal is tied to the first pad. A second chip with a second transistor has a first terminal on one chip surface and a second and third terminals on the opposite chip surface. The second chip with its first terminal is tied to the second pad. The second terminals are connected by a discrete first metal clip and a second metal clip to respective substrate pins. A composite third chip has a third and a fourth transistor integrated so that the first terminals of the transistors are on one chip surface. The second terminals are merged into a common terminal. The patterned third terminals are on the opposite chip surface. The first terminals are vertically attached to the first and second metal clips, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Marie Denison, Brian Ashley Carpenter, Osvaldo Jorge Lopez, Juan Alejandro Herbsommer, Jonathan Noquil
  • Patent number: 9368373
    Abstract: A method of joining semiconductor substrates includes: forming an alignment key on a first semiconductor substrate; forming a first protrusion and a second protrusion, and an alignment recess positioned between the first protrusion and the second protrusion on a second semiconductor substrate; forming a first metal layer and a second metal layer on the first protrusion and the second protrusion, respectively; and joining the first semiconductor substrate and the second semiconductor substrate, in which the alignment key is positioned at the alignment recess when the first semiconductor substrate and the second semiconductor substrate are joined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventors: Ilseon Yoo, Hiwon Lee, Soon-myung Kwon, Hyunsoo Kim
  • Patent number: 9364914
    Abstract: Provided are apparatuses configured to attach a solder ball, methods of attaching a solder ball, and methods of fabricating a semiconductor package including the same. An apparatus configured to attach a solder ball includes a chuck configured to receive a package substrate on which solder balls are provided; a shielding mask configured to shield the package substrate and including holes configured to expose the solder balls; and a heater configured to melt the solder balls exposed through the holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Seokhyun Lee, Jaegwon Jang, Chul-Yong Jang
  • Patent number: 9362143
    Abstract: Methods for forming semiconductor device packages include applying a photoimageable dielectric adhesive material to a major surface of a semiconductor die and at least partially over conductive elements on the semiconductor die. The photoimageable dielectric adhesive material may be removed from over the conductive elements. The conductive elements are aligned with and bonded to bond pads of a substrate, and the semiconductor die and the substrate are adhered with the photoimageable dielectric adhesive material. A semiconductor device package includes at least one semiconductor die including conductive structures thereon, a substrate including bond pads thereon that are physically and electrically connected to the conductive structures, and a developed photoimageable dielectric adhesive material disposed between the semiconductor die and the substrate around and between adjacent conductive structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Yangyang Sun, Michel Koopmans, Jaspreet S. Gandhi, Josh D. Woodland, Brandon P. Wirz
  • Patent number: 9340443
    Abstract: Surface modification layers and associated heat treatments, that may be provided on a sheet, a carrier, or both, to control both room-temperature van der Waals (and/or hydrogen) bonding and high temperature covalent bonding between the thin sheet and carrier. The room-temperature bonding is controlled so as to be sufficient to hold the thin sheet and carrier together during vacuum processing, wet processing, and/or ultrasonic cleaning processing, for example. And at the same time, the high temperature covalent bonding is controlled so as to prevent a permanent bond between the thin sheet and carrier during high temperature processing, as well as maintain a sufficient bond to prevent delamination during high temperature processing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: Corning Incorporated
    Inventors: Robert Alan Bellman, Dana Craig Bookbinder, Robert George Manley, Prantik Mazumder, Theresa Chang, Jeffrey John Domey, Alan Thomas Stephens, II
  • Patent number: 9343421
    Abstract: A method for fabricating a semiconductor package is provided, which includes the steps of: providing a first substrate having a plurality of first conductive posts on a surface thereof and providing a second substrate having a third surface having a chip disposed thereon and a fourth surface opposite to the third surface; disposing the first substrate on the third surface of the second substrate through the first conductive posts; forming an encapsulant between the first substrate and the second substrate, wherein the encapsulant has a first surface adjacent to the first substrate and a second surface opposite to the first surface; and removing the first substrate, thereby effectively preventing solder bridging from occurring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: Siliconware Precision Industries Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Lung-Yuan Wang, Cheng-Chia Chiang, Chu-Chi Hsu, Chia-Kai Shih, Shu-Huei Huang
  • Patent number: 9331047
    Abstract: A semiconductor package component (3) is mounted on a substrate (1) in such a manner that an electrode (2) of the substrate (1) and an electrode of the semiconductor package component (3) are brought into contact with each other through a joining material (4). A reinforcing adhesive (5c) is applied between the substrate (1) and the outer surface of the semiconductor package component (3). Then, reflow is performed to melt the joining metal (4) with the reinforcing adhesive (5c) uncured. After the reinforcing adhesive (5c) is cured, the joining metal (4) is solidified.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Naomichi Ohashi, Atsushi Yamaguchi, Arata Kishi, Masato Udaka, Seiji Tokii
  • Patent number: 9331048
    Abstract: A method including: providing a first wafer stack; applying a first bonding layer on the first wafer stack; providing a second wafer stack, where the second wafer stack includes vias; and applying a second bonding layer to the second wafer stack. The vias extend through the second wafer stack and to the second bonding layer. The second bonding layer is bonded to the first bonding layer. A seed layer is applied on a side of the second wafer stack opposite the second bonding layer such that a material of the seed layer (i) contacts the vias, and (ii) extends over and past ends of the second wafer stack and onto the first bonding layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Quanbo Zou, Uppili Sridhar, Amit S. Kelkar, Xuejun Ying
  • Patent number: 9324659
    Abstract: A semiconductor device has a first semiconductor wafer mounted to a carrier. A second semiconductor wafer is mounted to the first semiconductor wafer. The first and second semiconductor wafers are singulated to separate stacked first and second semiconductor die. A peripheral region between the stacked semiconductor die is expanded. A conductive layer is formed over the carrier between the stacked semiconductor die. Alternatively, a conductive via is formed partially through the carrier. A bond wire is formed between contact pads on the second semiconductor die and the conductive layer or conductive via. An encapsulant is deposited over the stacked semiconductor die, bond wire, and carrier. The carrier is removed to expose the conductive layer or conductive via and contact pads on the first semiconductor die. Bumps are formed directly on the conductive layer and contact pads on the first semiconductor die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: STATS ChipPAC, Ltd.
    Inventors: SungWon Cho, DaeSik Choi, HyungSang Park, DongSoo Moon
  • Patent number: 9299682
    Abstract: Methods of packaging semiconductor devices are disclosed. In one embodiment, a packaging method for semiconductor devices includes providing a workpiece including a plurality of first dies, and coupling a plurality of second dies to the plurality of first dies. The plurality of second dies and the plurality of first dies are partially packaged and separated. Top surfaces of the second dies are coupled to a carrier, and the partially packaged plurality of second dies and plurality of first dies are fully packaged. The carrier is removed, and the fully packaged plurality of second dies and plurality of first dies are separated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Jui-Pin Hung, Jing-Cheng Lin
  • Patent number: 9287216
    Abstract: A microelectronic package can include a substrate having first and second opposed surfaces, at least two pairs of microelectronic elements, and a plurality of terminals exposed at the second surface. Each pair of microelectronic elements can include an upper microelectronic element and a lower microelectronic element. The pairs of microelectronic elements can be fully spaced apart from one another in a horizontal direction parallel to the first surface of the substrate. Each lower microelectronic element can have a front surface facing the first surface of the substrate and a plurality of contacts at the front surface. A surface of each of the upper microelectronic elements can at least partially overlie a rear surface of the lower microelectronic element in its pair. The microelectronic package can also include electrical connections extending from at least some of the contacts of each lower microelectronic element to at least some of the terminals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: Invensas Corporation
    Inventors: Belgacem Haba, Wael Zohni, Richard Dewitt Crisp, Ilyas Mohammed
  • Patent number: 9281270
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for making contact with a semiconductor (10), and to a contact arrangement (1) for a semiconductor (10), wherein the semiconductor (10) is a really connected to a first contact partner (20) at at least one first area by the formation of a first soldering layer (30) having a predefined thickness. According to the invention, a polyimide layer (14) is applied as delimiting means on the semiconductor (10), said polyimide layer predefining the dimensions and/or the form of at least one soldering area (12) of the semiconductor (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Eckart Geinitz, Gerhard Braun, Erik Sueske
  • Patent number: 9269595
    Abstract: A semiconductor wafer has a plurality of first semiconductor die. A second semiconductor die is mounted to the first semiconductor die. The active surface of the first semiconductor die is oriented toward an active surface of the second semiconductor die. An encapsulant is deposited over the first and second semiconductor die. A portion of a back surface of the second semiconductor die opposite the active surface is removed. Conductive pillars are formed around the second semiconductor die. TSVs can be formed through the first semiconductor die. An interconnect structure is formed over the back surface of the second semiconductor die, encapsulant, and conductive pillars. The interconnect structure is electrically connected to the conductive pillars. A portion of a back surface of the first semiconductor die opposite the active surface is removed. A heat sink or shielding layer can be formed over the back surface of the first semiconductor die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: STATS ChipPAC, Ltd.
    Inventors: HeeJo Chi, NamJu Cho, HanGil Shin
  • Patent number: 9263395
    Abstract: A sensor device, having a flexible printed circuit board that has a fastening section for a chip structure, a chip structure situated on the fastening section of the flexible printed-circuit board, and a damper element for damping the chip structure from mechanical influences. The fastening section of the flexible printed circuit board, the chip structure and the damper element are situated one on top of the other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH
    Inventors: Tristan Jobert, Uwe Hansen
  • Patent number: 9257381
    Abstract: A method of fabricating a semiconductor package is provided, including: cutting a substrate into a plurality of interposers; disposing the interposers in a plurality of openings of a carrier, wherein the openings are spaced from one another by a distance; forming a first encapsulant to encapsulate the interposers; removing the carrier; and disposing at least a semiconductor element on each of the interposers. By cutting the substrate first, good interposers can be selected and rearranged such that finished packages can be prevented from being wasted due to inferior interposers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: Siliconware Precision Industries Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kuan-Wei Chuang, Chun-Tang Lin, Yi-Chian Liao, Yi-Che Lai
  • Patent number: 9257311
    Abstract: A method of fabricating a semiconductor package is provided, including: providing a heat dissipating structure having a heat dissipating portion, a deformable supporting portion coupled to the heat dissipating portion, and a coupling portion coupled to the supporting portion; coupling a carrier having a semiconductor element carried thereon to the coupling portion of the heat dissipating structure to form between the carrier and the heat dissipating portion a receiving space for the semiconductor element to be received therein; and forming in the receiving space an encapsulant that encapsulates the semiconductor element. The use of the supporting portion enhances the bonding between the heat dissipating structure and a mold used for packaging, thereby preventing the heat dissipating structure from having an overflow of encapsulant onto an external surface of the heat-dissipating portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: Siliconware Precision Industries Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shih-Yao Liu, Yueh-Ying Tsai, Yong-Liang Chen
  • Patent number: 9252120
    Abstract: A method of assembling a semiconductor flip chip comprising a wafer having solderable electrical conducting sites and a substrate having electrical connecting pads and electrically conductive posts operatively associated with the pads and extending away from the pads to terminate in distal ends, comprises the pre-assembly steps of solder bumping the distal ends through openings in a solder mask by injection molding solder onto the distal ends so that the distal ends extend into the mask through the openings to produce a solder bumped substrate, and soldering the solder bumped substrate to the sites.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Jae-Woong Nah, Da-Yuan Shih
  • Patent number: 9252092
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor die and an encapsulant formed over a first surface of the semiconductor die and around the semiconductor die. A first insulating layer is formed over a second surface of the semiconductor die opposite the first surface. A plurality of conductive vias is formed through the first insulating layer. A conductive pad is formed over the encapsulant. An interconnect structure is formed over the semiconductor die and encapsulant. A first opening is formed in the encapsulant to expose the conductive vias. The conductive vias form a conductive via array. The conductive via array is inspected through the first opening to measure a dimension of the first opening and determine a position of the first opening. The semiconductor device is adjusted based on a position of the conductive via array. A conductive material is formed in the first opening over the conductive via array.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: STATS ChipPAC, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yaojian Lin, Kang Chen, Yu Gu
  • Patent number: 9245073
    Abstract: In some embodiments, in a method, a layout of a circuit is received. A netlist with indicated pattern density (PD)-dependent mismatch elements associated with different PDs, respectively, is generated using the layout. A simulation on the netlist is performed such that when the PD-dependent mismatch elements are modeled in the simulation, corresponding model parameters of the PD-dependent mismatch elements are generated using variation distributions with different spreads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.
    Inventors: Chung-Min Fu, Wan-Yu Lo, Shih-Cheng Yang, Chung-Kai Lin, Yung-Chow Peng
  • Patent number: 9236320
    Abstract: A chip package is provided. The chip package includes a semiconductor chip, an isolation layer, a redistributing metal layer, and at least a bonding pad. The semiconductor chip includes at least one conducting disposed on a surface of the semiconductor chip. The isolation layer is disposed on the surface of the semiconductor chip, wherein the isolation layer has at least one first opening to expose the first conducting pad. The redistributing metal layer is disposed on the isolation layer and has at least a redistributing metal line corresponding to the conducting pad, the redistributing metal line is connected to the first conducting pad through the first opening. The bonding pad is disposed on the isolation layer and one side of the semiconductor chip, wherein the redistributing metal line extends to the bonding pad to electrically connect the conducting pad to the bonding pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: XINTEC INC.
    Inventors: Yi-Ming Chang, Tsang-Yu Liu, Yen-Shih Ho, Ying-Nan Wen
  • Patent number: 9236366
    Abstract: Embodiments that allow multi-chip interconnect using organic bridges are described. In some embodiments an organic package substrate has an embedded organic bridge. The organic bridge can have interconnect structures that allow attachment of die to be interconnected by the organic bridge. In some embodiments, the organic bridge comprises a metal routing layer, a metal pad layer and interleaved organic polymer dielectric layers but without a substrate layer. Embodiments having only a few layers may be embedded into the top layer or top few layers of the organic package substrate. Methods of manufacture are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Mihir K. Roy, Stephanie M. Lotz, Wei-Lun Kane Jen
  • Patent number: 9230682
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide enhanced testing of devices. For example, in an embodiment, an interposer for testing devices is provided. The interposer includes a substrate, a first plurality of connection elements located on a surface of the substrate, and a memory device electrically coupled to the first plurality of connection elements through the substrate. The first plurality of connection elements are configured to mate with a second plurality of connection elements located on a device under test. The memory device is configured to store information received from the device under test and to output stored information to the device under test.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: Broadcom Corporation
    Inventors: Baruyr Mirican, Tyler Tolman, Jeffrey Brueggeman
  • Patent number: 9224665
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a circuit substrate which is configured with an insulative substrate formed of a ceramic material and provided on its one surface with an electrode formed of a copper material, and a power semiconductor element bonded with the electrode using a sinterable silver-particle bonding material, wherein the electrode has a Vickers hardness of 70 HV or more in its portion from the bonding face with the power semiconductor element toward the insulative substrate to a depth of 50 ?m, and has a Vickers hardness of 50 HV or less in its portion at the side toward the insulative substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
    Inventors: Kenji Ohtsu, Yoshiji Ohtsu, Taku Kusunoki, Takeshi Araki, Hiroaki Tatsumi
  • Patent number: 9219049
    Abstract: A compound structure including a carrier wafer and at least one semiconductor piece bonded onto the carrier wafer by a bonding material obtained by a ceramic-forming polymer precursor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Rudolf Berger, Guenther Ruhl, Wolfgang Lehnert, Roland Rupp
  • Patent number: 9219168
    Abstract: A multi-layered non-volatile memory device and a method of manufacturing the same. The non-volatile memory device may include a plurality of first semiconductor layers having a stack structure. A plurality of control gate electrodes may extend across the first semiconductor layers. A first body contact layer may extend across the first semiconductor layers. A plurality of charge storage layers may be interposed between the control gate electrodes and the first semiconductor layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kwang-Soo Seol, Yoon-dong Park, Suk-Pil Kim
  • Patent number: 9196671
    Abstract: A semiconductor device may include a through substrate via (TSV) conductive structure that may extend vertically through two or more layers of the semiconductor device. The TSV conductive structure may be coupled to a first voltage supply. The semiconductor device may include substrate layer. The substrate layer may include a first dopant region and a second dopant region. The first dopant region may be coupled to a second voltage supply. The second dopant region may be in electrical communication with the TSV conductive structure. The semiconductor device may include a first metal layer and a first insulator layer disposed between the substrate layer and the first metal layer. The first metal layer may laterally contact the TSV conductive structure. The first and second voltage supply may be adapted to create a capacitance at a junction between the first dopant region and the second dopant region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Derick G. Behrends, Todd A. Christensen, Travis R. Hebig, Michael Launsbach, John E. Sheets, II
  • Patent number: 9171794
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for the embedding of thin chips. A well region is generated in a substrate that includes a conductive material disposed on a flexible polymer. The standoff well region can be generated by pattern the conductive material, where the thin chip is embedded in the standoff well region. A cavity can be generated in the polymer layer to form a polymer well region, where the thin chip is embedded in the polymer well region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: MC10, Inc.
    Inventors: Conor Rafferty, Mitul Dalal
  • Patent number: 9171756
    Abstract: A method of three-dimensionally integrating elements such as singulated die or wafers and an integrated structure having connected elements such as singulated dies or wafers. Either or both of the die and wafer may have semiconductor devices formed therein. A first element having a first contact structure is bonded to a second element having a second contact structure. First and second contact structures can be exposed at bonding and electrically interconnected as a result of the bonding. A via may be etched and filled after bonding to expose and form an electrical interconnect to interconnected first and second contact structures and provide electrical access to this interconnect from a surface. Alternatively, first and/or second contact structures are not exposed at bonding, and a via is etched and filled after bonding to electrically interconnect first and second contact structures and provide electrical access to interconnected first and second contact structure to a surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: ZIPTRONIX, INC.
    Inventors: Paul M. Enquist, Gaius Gillman Fountain, Jr., Qin-Yi Tong
  • Patent number: 9159659
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a first semiconductor chip, a second semiconductor chip and a sealing member. The first semiconductor chip includes a substrate having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface and having an opening that extends in a predetermined depth from the second surface, and a plurality of through electrodes extending in a thickness direction from the first surface, end portions of the through electrodes being exposed through a bottom surface of the opening. The second semiconductor chip is received in the opening and mounted on the bottom surface of the opening. The sealing member covers the second semiconductor chip in the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sang-Won Kim, Kwang-Chul Choi, Hyun-Jung Song, Cha-Jea Jo, Eun-Kyoung Choi, Ji-Seok Hong
  • Patent number: 9147675
    Abstract: An integrated circuit (IC) includes a packaging body, multiple interface connectors, a functional chip, and an electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection chip. The interface connectors are located on an outer surface of the packaging body. The functional chip has an electronic functional circuit, and the ESD protection chip has an ESD protection circuit. The ESD protection circuit is connected electrically to an interface connector serving as a data exchange path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: REALTEK SEMICONDUCTOR CORP.
    Inventors: Ta-Hsun Yeh, Tay-Her Tsaur, Chien-Ming Wu
  • Patent number: 9147638
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards interconnect structures for embedded bridge in integrated circuit (IC) package assemblies. In one embodiment, a method includes depositing an electrically insulative layer on a bridge interconnect structure, the bridge interconnect structure including a die contact that is configured to route electrical signals between a first die and a second die, depositing a sacrificial layer on the electrically insulative layer, forming an opening through the sacrificial layer and the electrically insulative layer to expose the die contact and forming a die interconnect of the first die or the second die by depositing an electrically conductive material into the opening. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Yueli Liu, Chong Zhang, Qinglei Zhang
  • Patent number: 9142496
    Abstract: A method for fabricating a packaged semiconductor device begins by placing a first mask on a foil of porous conductive material bonded on a strip of a first metal. The surface of the conductive material and the inside of the pores are oxidized. The first mask leaves areas unprotected. The pores of the unprotected areas are filled with a conductive polymeric compound. A layer of a second metal is deposited on the conductive polymeric compound in the unprotected areas. The first mask is removed to expose un-oxidized conductive material. The foil thickness of the un-oxidized conductive material is removed to expose the underlying first metal. This creates sidewalls of the foil and leaves un-removed the capacitor areas covered by the second metal. A second mask is placed on the strip, the second mask defines a plurality of leadframes having chip pads and leads, and protecting the capacitor areas. The portions of the first metal exposed by the second mask are removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Gregory E. Howard, Bernardo Gallegos, Rajiv Dunne, Darvin R. Edwards, Siva P. Gurrum, Manu J. Prakuzhy, Donald C. Abbott
  • Patent number: 9136233
    Abstract: A three-dimensional integrated structure includes a first integrated circuit having a substrate assembled in an interlocking manner with a second integrated circuit having a substrate. The substrate of the first integrated circuit comprises first pores separated by first partitions, and the substrate of the second integrated circuit comprises second pores separated by second partitions. The first partitions interlock with the second pores and the second partitions interlock with the first pores so as to define at least one region bounded by the two substrates. A phase-change material is retained within the at least one region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: STMicroelctronis (Crolles 2) SAS
    Inventor: Laurent-Luc Chapelon
  • Patent number: 9130021
    Abstract: A method of three-dimensionally integrating elements such as singulated die or wafers and an integrated structure having connected elements such as singulated dies or wafers. Either or both of the die and wafer may have semiconductor devices formed therein. A first element having a first contact structure is bonded to a second element having a second contact structure. First and second contact structures can be exposed at bonding and electrically interconnected as a result of the bonding. A via may be etched and filled after bonding to expose and form an electrical interconnect to interconnected first and second contact structures and provide electrical access to this interconnect from a surface. Alternatively, first and/or second contact structures are not exposed at bonding, and a via is etched and filled after bonding to electrically interconnect first and second contact structures and provide electrical access to interconnected first and second contact structure to a surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: ZIPTRONIX, INC.
    Inventors: Paul M. Enquist, Gaius Gillman Fountain, Jr., Qin-Yi Tong
  • Patent number: 9119319
    Abstract: A wiring board includes a first insulating layer containing a thermosetting resin, a first wiring layer stacked on an upper surface of the first insulating layer, a second insulating layer stacked on the upper surface of the first insulating layer, a second wiring layer stacked on an upper surface of the second insulating layer, and a third insulating layer stacked on the upper surface of the second insulating layer. The second and third insulating layers contain a first photosensitive resin. An outer side surface of the second insulating layer is flush with an outer side surface of the first insulating layer. An outer side surface of the third insulating layer is located inside the outer side surface of the second insulating layer in a plan view. The upper surface of the second insulating layer connecting to the outer side surface thereof is exposed from the third insulating layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: SHINKO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Wataru Kaneda, Noriyoshi Shimizu, Akio Rokugawa, Kaori Yokota
  • Patent number: 9117684
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for a semiconductor package having a plurality of input/output members are disclosed and may include a first laminate circuit board; with electrically conductive patterns formed thereon; a first semiconductor die coupled to the conductive patterns; a second laminate circuit board with electrically conductive patterns formed thereon; a second semiconductor die coupled to the conductive patterns and to the first semiconductor die; a flexible circuit board coupling the first and second laminate circuit boards; and contacts coupled to a bottom surface of the first laminate circuit board. The first and second laminate circuit boards each may comprise an insulative layer where the electrically conductive patterns are formed on one side of the insulative layer; a plating layer formed on predetermined parts of the electrically conductive patterns; and a protective layer formed on the electrically conductive patterns not covered by the plating layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: Amkor Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Yong Woo Kim, Yong Suk Yu
  • Patent number: 9117813
    Abstract: A chip package includes a first die with an active surface having at least one die pad positioned thereon; a first adhesive layer having a first surface coupled to the active surface of the first die and a second surface opposite the first surface; and a first dielectric layer having a top surface. A first portion of the top surface of the first dielectric layer is coupled to the second surface of the first adhesive layer. A second portion of the top surface of the first dielectric layer, distinct from the first portion, is substantially free of adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Paul Alan McConnelee, Arun Virupaksha Gowda
  • Patent number: 9114979
    Abstract: A chip device is produced providing at least one wafer having a plurality of chip components. The wafer or wafers are separated into the individual chip components and/or into groups of chip components. The individual chip components and/or the groups of chip components are applied to a carrier element, in such a way that interspaces having a predetermined width are formed between the individual chip components and/or the groups of chip components. A polymer is introduced into the interspaces in order to form a composite element composed of the chip components and a polymer matrix. The composite element is separated in such a way that chip devices composed of in each case one of the chip components and at least one section of the polymer matrix are formed. The invention furthermore relates to a chip device produced by means of the method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: EPCOS AG
    Inventors: Michael Gerner, Hans Krueger, Alois Stelzl
  • Patent number: 9112112
    Abstract: Disclosed is a subminiature LED element and a manufacturing method thereof. The subminiature LED element includes a first conductive semiconductor layer, an active layer formed on the first conductive semiconductor layer, and a semiconductor light emission element of a micrometer or nanometer size including a second conductive semiconductor layer formed on the active layer, wherein the outer circumference of the semiconductor light emission element is coated with an insulation film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: PSI CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Young-Rag Do, Yeon-Goog Sung
  • Patent number: 9076724
    Abstract: A system and method of manufacture of an integrated circuit system includes: a die having a via, the die having a top side and a bottom side; a top interconnect mounted to the via at the top side; an interconnect pillar mounted to the via at the bottom side; a device interconnect mounted to the interconnect pillar; and a base adhesive covering the interconnect pillar and the device interconnect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: STATS ChipPAC Ltd.
    Inventors: Won Kyoung Choi, Pandi Chelvam Marimuthu
  • Patent number: 9070443
    Abstract: A Solid State Disk (SSD) includes a plurality of nonvolatile memory devices storing data, and an embedded solid state disk controlling the plurality of nonvolatile memory devices. The SSD uses an embedded SSD (eSSD) as a controller. Thus, the SSD can be embodied in a small area. Also, since the SSD does not need an additional process for manufacturing a controller, manufacturing cost per unit may be reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: KwangSoo Park
  • Patent number: 9070067
    Abstract: A smart card module for use in a smart card includes a microchip and a contact zone for making contact with the microchip by means of a reader. The microchip can be enclosed by an encapsulation which can enclose the microchip completely from all sides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Juergen Hoegerl, Andreas Mueller-Hipper, Frank Pueschner, Wolfgang Schindler, Peter Stampka
  • Patent number: 9064712
    Abstract: Low Q associated with passive components of monolithic integrated circuits (ICs) when operated at microwave frequencies can be avoided or mitigated using high resistivity (e.g., ?100 Ohm-cm) semiconductor substrates (60) and lower resistance inductors (44?, 45?) for the IC (46). This eliminates significant in-substrate electromagnetic coupling losses from planar inductors (44, 45) and interconnections (50-1?, 52-1?, 94, 94?, 94?) overlying the substrate (60). The active transistor(s) (41?) are formed in the substrate (60) proximate the front face (63). Planar capacitors (42?, 43?) are also formed over the front face (63) of the substrate (60). Various terminals (42-1?, 42-2?, 43-1, 43-2?,50?, 51?, 52?, 42-1?, 42-2?, etc.) of the transistor(s) (41?), capacitor(s) (42?, 43?) and inductor(s) (44?, 45?) are coupled to a ground plane (69) on the rear face (62) of the substrate (60) using through-substrate-vias (98, 98?) to minimize parasitic resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: FREESCALE SEMICONDUCTOR INC.
    Inventors: Paul W. Sanders, Wayne R. Burger, Thuy B. Dao, Joel E. Keys, Michael F. Petras, Robert A. Pryor, Xiaowei Ren
  • Patent number: 9052787
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a touch sensing apparatus includes repeatedly forming a plurality of electrode patterns on a first sub-substrate unwound from a first roller; repeatedly forming a plurality of interconnection patterns on a second sub-substrate unwound by a second roller; forming an array of touch sensing substrates by adhering the first sub-substrate to the second sub-substrate; forming a plurality of via holes through which the plurality of electrode patterns are electrically connected to the plurality of interconnection patterns; and cutting the array of touch sensing substrates into a plurality of touch sensing substrates, each touch sensing substrate including one of the electrode patterns and one of the interconnection patterns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: Melfas Inc.
    Inventor: Dong Jin Min
  • Publication number: 20150145142
    Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments, a package structure and a method for forming a package structure are provided. The package structure includes a semiconductor die and a molding compound partially or completely encapsulating the semiconductor die. The package structure also includes a through package via in the molding compound. The package structure further includes an interfacial layer between the through package via and the molding compound. The interfacial layer includes an insulating material and is in direct contact with the molding compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2013
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jing-Cheng LIN, Po-Hao TSAI
  • Publication number: 20150145119
    Abstract: An integrated circuit and a method of fabricating the integrated circuit are provided. In various embodiments, the integrated circuit includes a first substrate, a second substrate, and a bump pad. The first substrate has at least one active device and a plurality of first metallic pads electrically connected to the active device. The first substrate has front-end-of-line processing layers without back-end-of-line processing layers over the front-end-of-line processing layers. The second substrate has a semiconductor substrate and an interconnect structure disposed on the semiconductor substrate, and the interconnect structure has at least one second metallic pad. The second substrate does not include any active devices. The bump pad is sandwiched by the first substrate and the second substrate. The active device and the first metallic pad of the first substrate are electrically connected to the second metallic pad of the second substrate through the bump pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2013
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chen-Hao Li, Ying-Han Chiou, Chi-Yen Lin
  • Publication number: 20150145111
    Abstract: An electronic component which comprises an electrically conductive mounting structure, an electronic chip on the mounting structure, an electrically conductive redistribution structure on the electronic chip, and a periphery connection structure electrically coupled to the redistribution structure and being configured for connecting the electronic component to an electronic periphery, wherein at least one of the electrically conductive mounting structure and the electrically conductive redistribution structure comprises electrically conductive inserts in an electrically insulating matrix.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2013
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Applicant: Infineon Technologies Austria AG
    Inventors: Manfred MENGEL, Edward Fuergut, Ralf Otremba, Juergen Hoegerl
  • Publication number: 20150147845
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a method for forming a dual sided embedded die system. The method begins with starting material including a top surface and a bottom surface, a plurality of vias, a plurality of plated metal posts, die pads, and stiffeners. The surface are planarized to expose the included metal which is than selectively etching from die attach pad DAP areas to form cavities. Create a stiffener by using photo resist patterning and plating. Apply tacky tape. Attach a die. Laminate and grind. Remove tacky tape. Form redistribution layers RDLs and a solder mask. Mounting Surface Mount Devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Inventors: Anindya Poddar, Mark Allen Gerber, Mutsumi Masumoto, Masamitsu Matsuura, Kengo Aoya, Takeshi Onogami