And Encapsulating Patents (Class 438/124)
  • Patent number: 8211754
    Abstract: A semiconductor device including a semiconductor chip encapsulated by an encapsulation resin and a manufacturing method thereof, in which a size reduction may be attempted. The device includes a semiconductor chip, an external connection terminal pad electrically connected to the semiconductor chip, and an encapsulation resin encapsulating the semiconductor chip, wherein a wiring pattern on which the external connection terminal pad is formed is provided between the semiconductor chip and the external connection terminal pad, and the semiconductor chip is flip-chip bonded to the wiring pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Shinko Electric Industries Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Takaharu Yamano
  • Publication number: 20120161316
    Abstract: A substrate with an embedded stacked through-silicon via die is described. For example, an apparatus includes a first die and a second die. The second die has one or more through-silicon vias disposed therein (TSV die). The first die is electrically coupled to the TSV die through the one or more through-silicon vias. The apparatus also includes a coreless substrate. Both the first die and the TSV die are embedded in the coreless substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Inventors: Javier Soto Gonzalez, Houssam Jomaa
  • Patent number: 8207599
    Abstract: Flow diverting structures for preferentially impeding, redirecting or both impeding and redirecting the flow of flowable encapsulant material, such as molding compound, proximate a selected surface or surfaces of a semiconductor die or dice during encapsulation are disclosed. Flow diverting structures may be included in or associated with one or more portions of a lead frame, such as a paddle, tie bars, or lead fingers. Flow diverting structures may also be inserted into a mold in association with semiconductor dice carried on non-lead frame substrates, such as interposers and circuit boards, to preferentially impede, redirect or both impede and redirect the flow of molding compound flowing between and over the semiconductor dice.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen L. James
  • Patent number: 8207601
    Abstract: An electronic component includes a lead frame assembly, an insert, a semiconductor chip and an encapsulation compound. The lead frame assembly includes a mounting hole, a die pad, a plurality of bonding fingers and a plurality of lead fingers. The insert includes a hollow center and is provided at the mounting hole of the lead frame assembly. The semiconductor chip is arranged on the die pad and includes contact areas on its surface. A plurality of electrical contacts respectively links the contact areas of the semiconductor chip to the bonding fingers of the lead frame assembly. An encapsulating compound encloses the insert, the semiconductor chip, and the electrical contacts, however, leaves the hollow center of the insert uncovered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: Infinen Technologies AG
    Inventors: Khai Huat Jeffrey Low, Chai Wei Heng, Wae Chet Yong
  • Publication number: 20120156830
    Abstract: A method includes providing a first semiconductor chip comprising a ring-shaped metal structure extending along a contour of a first main surface of the semiconductor chip. The method includes encapsulating the first semiconductor chip with an encapsulation body thereby defining a second main surface and depositing a metal layer over the first semiconductor chip and the encapsulation body. A plurality of external contact pads are placed over the second main surface of the encapsulation body, the metal layer electrically coupling at least one external contact pad of the plurality of external contact pads to the ring-shaped metal structure. A seal ring is placed between the ring-shaped metal structure and the contour of the first main surface of the first semiconductor chip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2012
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AG
    Inventors: Rudolf Lachner, Josef Boeck, Klaus Aufinger, Herbert Knapp
  • Publication number: 20120153505
    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: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2012
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: STATS CHIPPAC, LTD.
    Inventors: HeeJo Chi, NamJu Cho, HanGil Shin
  • Publication number: 20120153457
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, there is provided a semiconductor package manufacturing method utilizing a support body in which a first layer is stacked on a second layer, the method including: a first step of forming an opening in the first layer to expose the second layer therethrough; a second step of arranging a semiconductor chip on the second layer through the opening; a third step of forming a resin portion on the first layer to cover the semiconductor chip; and a fourth step of forming a wiring structure on the resin portion so as to be electrically connected to the semiconductor chip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: SHINKO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Noriyoshi Shimizu, Akio Rokugawa, Hirokazu Yoshino
  • Patent number: 8203199
    Abstract: A semiconductor chip package having multiple leadframes is disclosed. Packages can include a first leadframe having a first plurality of electrical leads and a die attach pad having a plurality of tie bars, a second leadframe generally parallel to the first leadframe and having a second plurality of electrical leads, and a mold or encapsulant. Tie bars can be located on three main sides of the die attach pad, but not the fourth main side. Gaps in the first and second plurality of electrical leads can be enlarged or aligned with each other to enable the elimination of mold flash outside the encapsulated region, which can be accomplished with mold cavity bar protrusions. Additional components can include a primary die, a secondary die, an inductor and/or a capacitor. The first and second leadframes can be substantially stacked atop one another, and one or both leadframes can be leadless leadframes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: National Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventors: Lee Han Meng Eugene Lee, Kuan Yee Woo
  • Patent number: 8202766
    Abstract: A method for fabricating through-silicon via structure includes the steps of: providing a semiconductor substrate; forming at least one semiconductor device on surface of the semiconductor substrate; forming a dielectric layer on the semiconductor device, in which the dielectric layer includes at least one via hole; forming a first conductive layer on the dielectric layer and filling the via hole; performing an etching process to form a through-silicon via in the first conductive layer, the dielectric layer, and the semiconductor substrate; depositing a second conductive layer in the through-silicon via and partially on the first conductive layer; and planarizing a portion of the second conductive layer until reaching the surface of the first conductive layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: United Microelectronics Corp.
    Inventor: Chien-Li Kuo
  • Publication number: 20120146213
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a semiconductor device is disclosed. In one embodiment a semiconductor die is formed overlying a substrate. The semiconductor die is flip chip mounted to the substrate, wherein the substrate comprises a plurality of conductive traces. The semiconductor die and substrate are encapsulated with an encapsulating material. A top side of the encapsulating material is subjected to one of polishing, etching, and grinding to expose a top side of the semiconductor die. Finally, the bottom side of the substrate is subjected to one of polishing, etching, and grinding to remove the substrate and to reduce a thickness of the plurality of conductive traces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2010
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Inventors: Gin Ghee TAN, Lai Beng TEOH, Lay Hong LEE
  • Publication number: 20120146236
    Abstract: A semiconductor device has a semiconductor die mounted to a carrier. An encapsulant is deposited over the semiconductor die and carrier. The carrier is removed. A first insulating layer is formed over a portion of the encapsulant within an interconnect site outside a footprint of the semiconductor die. An opening is formed through the first insulating layer within the interconnect site to expose the encapsulant. The opening can be ring-shaped or vias around the interconnect site and within a central region of the interconnect site to expose the encapsulant. A first conductive layer is formed over the first insulating layer to follow a contour of the first insulating layer. A second conductive layer is formed over the first conductive layer and exposed encapsulant. A second insulating layer is formed over the second conductive layer. A bump is formed over the second conductive layer in the interconnect site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2010
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Applicant: STATS CHIPPAC, LTD.
    Inventors: Yaojian Lin, Kang Chen, Jianmin Fang
  • Publication number: 20120146235
    Abstract: A method of manufacture of an integrated circuit packaging system includes: forming an outer contact pad having an outer pad top side; mounting an integrated circuit above the outer pad top side; forming an encapsulation having an encapsulation top side and an encapsulation bottom side, the encapsulation over the integrated circuit with the encapsulation bottom side coplanar with the outer pad top side; and forming a vertical interconnect through the encapsulation, the vertical interconnect having an interconnect bottom side directly on the outer pad top side and an interconnect top side exposed from the encapsulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2010
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Inventors: DaeSik Choi, Taewoo Lee, KyuWon Lee, SungWon Cho
  • Patent number: 8198711
    Abstract: A lead frame includes a plurality of leads electrically connected to a semiconductor chip and a lead lock including a base layer disposed over the plurality of the leads and formed of a material having a coefficient of thermal expansion similar to that of inner leads. An adhesive layer is disposed between the base layer and the plurality of leads to fix the plurality of leads and adhere the base layer to the leads. At least one line electrically connects the semiconductor chip to the base layer of the lead lock. Since regions for bus bars are replaced by the lead lock and are removed, the lead frame can be miniaturized and has superior thermal stability and dimension stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: LG Micron Ltd.
    Inventors: Ki-Bum Sung, Jae-Hyun Ahn, Seung-Sue Kang, Seung-Keun Kim
  • Publication number: 20120139122
    Abstract: A semiconductor device which includes a substrate, a semiconductor chip which is mounted on the substrate, a package in which an upper surface of the substrate and the semiconductor chip are sealed using an insulating material, and a molding material which is exposed to the upper surface of the package. In addition, the device includes a lead of which one end is connected to the mold material and the other end is electrically connected to the substrate, which is integrally formed of the same material as from a connection portion with the mold material to a connection portion with the substrate, and of which the connection portion with the mold material is exposed to the upper surface of the package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: SONY CORPORATION
    Inventor: Hiroshi Honjo
  • Publication number: 20120139089
    Abstract: A module IC package structure includes a substrate unit, an electronic unit, a conductive unit, a package unit and a shielding unit. The substrate unit includes a circuit substrate having at least one grounding pad. The electronic unit includes a plurality of electronic elements electrically connected to the circuit substrate. The conductive unit includes at least one elastic conductive element disposed on the circuit substrate, and the elastic conductive element has a first end portion electrically connected to the grounding pad. The package unit includes a package resin body disposed on the circuit substrate to cover the electronic elements and one part of the elastic conductive element, and the elastic conductive element has a second end portion is exposed from the package resin body. The shielding unit includes a metal shielding layer formed on the outer surface of the package resin body to electrically contact the second end portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: AZUREWAVE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: CHUNG-ER HUANG, MING-TAI KUO
  • Publication number: 20120137514
    Abstract: According to one exemplary embodiment, an overmolded package includes a component situated on a substrate. The overmolded package further includes an overmold situated over the component and the substrate. The overmolded package further includes a wirebond cage situated over the substrate and in the overmold, where the wirebond cage surrounds the component, and where the wirebond cage includes a number of wirebonds. The wirebond cage forms an EMI shield around the component. According to this exemplary embodiment, the overmolded package further includes a conductive layer situated on a top surface of the overmold and connected to the wirebond cage, where the conductive layer forms an EMI shield over the component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: Skyworks Solution, Inc.
    Inventors: Dinhphuoc V. Hoang, Thomas E. Noll, Anil K. Agarwal, Robert W. Warren, Matthew S. Read, Anthony LoBianco
  • Patent number: 8193024
    Abstract: The reliability of a photosensor-type semiconductor device is enhanced. The sealing step in a manufacturing process for the semiconductor device is carried out as described below. A molding die having an upper die and a lower die is prepared and a film is arranged between the upper die and the lower die. A lead frame in which first adhesive, a semiconductor chip, second adhesive 11, and a base material are mounted over the upper surface of each tab is arranged between the film and the lower die. The base material has an opening formed therein and the opening is covered with a protective sheet. The semiconductor chip has a light receiving area formed in its main surface. The upper die and the lower die are clamped to cause part of the base material to bite into the film. Thereafter, sealing resin is supplied to between the film and the lower die to form a blanket sealing body. Thus the photosensor-type semiconductor device without resin flash over the light receiving area is obtained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Renesas Electronics Corporation
    Inventor: Atsushi Fujisawa
  • Patent number: 8193540
    Abstract: An SMD diode holding structure includes a plastic housing and a plurality of metal holders. Two ends of the plastic housing from a function area and a notch. The metal holder has a base portion and a connecting pin portion. The top and bottom surfaces of the base portion are exposed to the function area and the notch. The top surface of one base portion in the function area is connected with an LED chip, and the bottom surface of another base portion in the notch is connected with the anti-ESD chip. The LED chip, the anti-ESD chip, and the base portion are connected with a conductive wire. The function area is covered with a first sealing compound, and the notch is covered with a second sealing compound. Light emitted from the LED chip is uniformly reflected in the function area, and the brightness is uniform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Lextar Electronics Corp.
    Inventors: Yi-Ming Huang, Hsiang-Cheng Hsieh
  • Patent number: 8193622
    Abstract: A semiconductor die package is disclosed. The semiconductor die package includes a semiconductor die comprising an input at a first top semiconductor die surface and an output at a second bottom semiconductor die surface. A leadframe having a first leadframe surface and a second leadframe surface opposite the first leadframe surface is in the semiconductor die package and is coupled to the first top semiconductor die surface. A clip having a first clip surface and a second clip surface is coupled to the second bottom semiconductor die surface. A molding material having exterior molding material surfaces covers at least a portion of the leadframe, the clip, and the semiconductor die. The first leadframe surface and the first clip surface are exposed by the molding material, and the first leadframe surface, the first clip surface, and the exterior molding material surfaces of the molding material form exterior surfaces of the semiconductor die package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventor: Ruben P. Madrid
  • Patent number: 8193037
    Abstract: A method of manufacture of an integrated circuit packaging system includes: forming a lead having a horizontal ridge at a lead top side; forming a connection layer having an inner pad and an outer pad directly on the lead top side, the inner pad having an inner pad bottom surface; mounting an integrated circuit over the inner pad; applying a molding compound, having a molding bottom surface, over the integrated circuit, the inner pad, and the outer pad; and applying a dielectric directly on the molding bottom surface and the inner pad bottom surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Stats Chippac Ltd.
    Inventors: Henry Descalzo Bathan, Zigmund Ramirez Camacho, Dioscoro A. Merilo, Emmanuel Espiritu
  • Patent number: 8186042
    Abstract: The present invention provides a printed wiring board assembly having active and passive components embedded between the printed wiring board layers and associated fabrication method so as to complete a multilayer printed wiring board to improve the flexibility of circuit layout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy L. Tezak, Craig F. Lapinski, Jay B. Hinerman
  • Patent number: 8188587
    Abstract: A semiconductor die package, and methods of making the same. The package includes a leadframe and a clip structure. The clip structure is formed, such that a portion of the clip structure points towards the semiconductor die and is coplanar with the leadframe. The semiconductor die package further includes a housing material covering at least a portion of the leadframe, the semiconductor die, and the clip structure. The housing material has an external recess that holds a portion of the clip structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventor: Armand VIncent C. Jereza
  • Patent number: 8183088
    Abstract: Semiconductor die packages are disclosed. An exemplary semiconductor die package includes a premolded substrate. The premolded substrate can have a semiconductor die attached to it, and an encapsulating material may be disposed over the semiconductor die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventors: Oseob Jeon, Yoonhwa Choi, Boon Huan Gooi, Maria Cristina B. Estacio, Rajeev Joshi, Chung-Lin Wu, Venkat Iyer, Byoung-Ok Lee
  • Patent number: 8183094
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device includes preparing a semiconductor chip having a main surface, forming a conductive portion made from a material having conductivity and malleability on the main surface, arranging the semiconductor chip within a die after the step of forming the conductive portion, the die having an inner surface facing the main surface with a spacing therebetween, and a protruding portion protruding from the inner surface to press the conductive portion, and forming a sealing resin portion having a surface and an opening by filling the die with a resin and then removing the die, the surface facing the main surface, the opening passing through between the conductive portion and the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
    Inventor: Taketoshi Shikano
  • Patent number: 8183683
    Abstract: A semiconductor device is provided. The semiconductor device comprises a semiconductor die having bond pads, each of which consists of a first bond pad made of a material whose ionization tendency is relatively low and a second bond pad made of a material whose ionization tendency is relatively high. The second bond pads function as sacrificial anodes to prevent the occurrence of galvanic corrosion at the interfaces between the first bond pads and conductive wires. In an embodiment, the upper surfaces of the second bond pads are marked instead of those of the first bond pads, which reduces the number of defects in the first bond pads. A method for fabricating the semiconductor device is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Amkor Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Joon Su Kim, Jung Soo Park, Tae Kyung Hwang
  • Publication number: 20120119373
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes at least one semiconductor die having an active surface, an interposer element having an upper surface and a lower surface, a package body, and a lower redistribution layer. The interposer element has at least one conductive via extending between the upper surface and the lower surface. The package body encapsulates portions of the semiconductor die and portions of the interposer element. The lower redistribution layer electrically connects the interposer element to the active surface of the semiconductor die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2010
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: ADVANCED SEMICONDUCTOR ENGINEERING INC.
    Inventor: JOHN RICHARD HUNT
  • Publication number: 20120119345
    Abstract: A method of manufacture of an integrated circuit packaging system includes: providing a base substrate having a base bottom side and a base top side; mounting an integrated circuit perpendicular to the base top side, the integrated circuit having a first conductor partially exposed at a first end facing and connected to the base top side; and forming an encapsulation over the integrated circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2010
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Inventors: SungWon Cho, DaeSik Choi, HyungSang Park
  • Publication number: 20120119393
    Abstract: A method of manufacture of an integrated circuit packaging system includes: providing a package substrate having a foldable segment, a base segment, and a stack segment; connecting a base substrate connector directly on the base segment; connecting a stack substrate connector directly on the stack segment; mounting a base integrated circuit over the base segment with the base substrate connector outside a perimeter of the base integrated circuit; and folding the package substrate with the stack segment over the base segment and the stack substrate connector directly on the base substrate connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2010
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Inventors: HeeJo Chi, NamJu Cho, HanGil Shin
  • Publication number: 20120119378
    Abstract: Semiconductor packages and methods of forming a semiconductor package are disclosed. The method includes providing at least one die having first and second surfaces. The second surface of the die includes a plurality of conductive pads. A support carrier is provided and the at least one die is attached to the support carrier. The first surface of the at least one die is facing the support carrier. A cap having first and second surfaces is formed to encapsulate the at least one die. The second surface of the cap is disposed at a different plane than the second surface of the die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2011
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: UNITED TEST AND ASSEMBLY CENTER LTD.
    Inventors: Catherine Bee Liang NG, Kriangsak Sae LE, Chuen Khiang WANG, Nathapong SUTHIWONGSUNTHORN
  • Patent number: 8178394
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing an integrated circuit package system includes: providing a base package having a first integrated circuit with an inner lead on a periphery thereof and connected thereto with interconnects, and the inner lead partially encapsulated by an inner encapsulation; mounting an outer lead on the periphery of the base package; mounting a second integrated circuit above the base package and connected to the outer lead with the interconnects; and partially encapsulating, the base package and the outer leads with an outer encapsulation leaving a bottom surface of the inner lead and a bottom surface of the outer lead exposed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Stats Chippac Ltd.
    Inventors: Dioscoro A. Merilo, Antonio B. Dimaano, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20120112340
    Abstract: A semiconductor device has a semiconductor die and conductive layer formed over a surface of the semiconductor die. A first channel can be formed in the semiconductor die. An encapsulant is deposited over the semiconductor die. A second channel can be formed in the encapsulant. A first insulating layer is formed over the semiconductor die and first conductive layer and into the first channel. The first insulating layer extends into the second channel. The first insulating layer has characteristics of tensile strength greater than 150 MPa, elongation between 35-150%, and thickness of 2-30 micrometers. A second insulating layer can be formed over the semiconductor die prior to forming the first insulating layer. An interconnect structure is formed over the semiconductor die and encapsulant. The interconnect structure is electrically connected to the first conductive layer. The first insulating layer provides stress relief during formation of the interconnect structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2011
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Applicant: STATS CHIPPAC, LTD.
    Inventors: Yaojian Lin, Pandi C. Marimuthu, Kang Chen, Hin Hwa Goh, Yu Gu, Il Kwon Shim, Rui Huang, Seng Guan Chow, Jianmin Fang, Xia Feng
  • Publication number: 20120112355
    Abstract: A semiconductor die has a first semiconductor die mounted to a carrier. A plurality of conductive pillars is formed over the carrier around the first die. An encapsulant is deposited over the first die and conductive pillars. A first stepped interconnect layer is formed over a first surface of the encapsulant and first die. The first stepped interconnect layer has a first opening. A second stepped interconnect layer is formed over the first stepped interconnect layer. The second stepped interconnect layer has a second opening. The carrier is removed. A build-up interconnect structure is formed over a second surface of the encapsulant and first die. A second semiconductor die over the first semiconductor die and partially within the first opening. A third semiconductor die is mounted over the second die and partially within the second opening. A fourth semiconductor die is mounted over the second stepped interconnect layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2012
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Applicant: STATS CHIPPAC, LTD.
    Inventors: Reza A. Pagaila, Byung Tai Do, Linda Pei Ee Chua
  • Patent number: 8173488
    Abstract: This application relates to a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device comprising: providing multiple chips each comprising contact elements on a first main face of each of the multiple chips, and a first layer applied to each of the first main faces of the multiple chips; placing the multiple chips over a carrier with the first layers facing the carrier; applying encapsulation material to the multiple chips and the carrier to form an encapsulation workpiece embedding the multiple chips; and removing the carrier from the encapsulation workpiece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Intel Mobile Communications GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Bauer, Ludwig Heitzer, Daniel Porwol
  • Publication number: 20120104609
    Abstract: A discrete circuit component has copper block electrodes and that utilizes a simple copper substrate as the basis for the component. The component is made by providing an electrode separation hole preformed in the main substrate. The electrode separation hole results in a simple fabrication for the construction of the discrete component product. With the presence of the electrode separation hole, two solid blocks of copper automatically come into shape for each fabricated device at the final phase of production when each device is cut loose from the main production matrix.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2011
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Inventor: Chen-Hai Yu
  • Publication number: 20120104634
    Abstract: A chip package structure includes a chip module, a plurality of pre-patterned structures, a filling material layer, and a redistribution layer. The chip module includes a chip including an upper surface, a side surface, and an active surface. The pre-patterned structures are disposed around the chip. Each of the pre-patterned structures includes a circuit, a first surface, an upper surface opposite the first surface, and a side surface. The filling material layer encapsulates the chip and the pre-patterned structures. The filling material layer includes a second surface, and encapsulates the upper and side surfaces of the chip, and the upper and side surfaces of each of the pre-patterned structures. The active surface, each first surface, and the second surface are substantially co-planar. The redistribution layer is disposed on the active surface, each first surface, and the second surface. The redistribution layer electrically connects the chip and each circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2012
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: ADVANCED SEMICONDUCTOR ENGINEERING, INC.
    Inventors: Chaofu Weng, Yi Ting Wu
  • Patent number: 8168472
    Abstract: A semiconductor device having a semiconductor chip having an active surface with flip-chip contacts and a passive surface is disclosed. In one embodiment, the flip-chip contacts are surrounded by an electrically insulating layer as underfill material, the layer having a UV B-stageable material. The UV B-stageable material is applied on the active surface of the semiconductor wafer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Michael Bauer, Edward Fuergut
  • Patent number: 8168475
    Abstract: Provided are a semiconductor package which is small in size but includes a large number of terminals disposed at intervals equal to or greater than a minimum pitch, and a method of fabricating the semiconductor package. The semiconductor package includes a semiconductor chip having a bottom surface on which a plurality of bumps are formed, redistribution layer patterns formed under the semiconductor chip and each including a first part electrically connected to at least one of the bumps and a second part electrically connected to the first part, an encapsulation layer surrounding at least a top surface of the semiconductor chip, and a patterned insulating layer formed below the redistribution layer patterns and exposing at least parts of the second parts of the redistribution layer patterns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Fairchild Korea Semiconductor, Ltd.
    Inventors: Seung-yong Choi, Min-hyo Park
  • Patent number: 8168470
    Abstract: A semiconductor device is made with a conductive via formed through a top-side of the substrate. The conductive via extends vertically through less than a thickness of the substrate. An integrated passive device (IPD) is formed over the substrate. A plurality of first conductive pillars is formed over the first IPD. A first semiconductor die is mounted over the substrate. An encapsulant is formed around the first conductive pillars and first semiconductor die. A second IPD is formed over the encapsulant. An interconnect structure is formed over the second IPD. The interconnect structure operates as a heat sink. A portion of a back-side of the substrate is removed to expose the first conductive via. A second semiconductor die is mounted to the back-side of the substrate. The second semiconductor die is electrically connected to the first IPD and first semiconductor die through the conductive via.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: STATS ChipPAC, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yaojian Lin, Jianmin Fang, Kang Chen, Haijing Cao
  • Patent number: 8169090
    Abstract: An encapsulation resin composition for preapplication, comprising (a) an epoxy resin, and (b) a curing agent having flux activity, wherein the tack after B-staging is at least 0 gf/5 mm? and at most 5 gf/5 mm?, and the melt viscosity at 130° C. is at least 0.01 Pa·s and at most 1.0 Pa·s; a preapplied encapsulated component and semiconductor device using the composition, and a process of fabrication thereof. The resin composition is less susceptible to air entrapment during provisional placement of semiconductor chips, and excels in workability and reliability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Sumitomo Bakelite Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Satoru Katsurayama, Yushi Sakamoto, Masaya Koda
  • Patent number: 8168471
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a multi-layer substrate and a semiconductor element mounted on the multi-layer substrate. The multi-layer substrate contains a plurality of circuit-formation layers joined by a first resin material. The semiconductor element is mounted on the multi-layer substrate by being joined to the multi-layer substrate by a second resin material. The first resin material and the second resin material are curable in the same heating condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Fujitsu Limited
    Inventors: Takashi Kanda, Kenji Fukuzono
  • Patent number: 8163604
    Abstract: An integrated circuit package system includes a conductive substrate. A heat sink and a plurality of leads are etched in the substrate to define a conductive film connecting the heat sink and the plurality of leads to maintain their spatial relationship. A die is attached to the heat sink and wire bonded to the plurality of leads. An encapsulant is formed over the die, the heat sink, and the plurality of leads. The conductive film is etched away to expose the encapsulant and the bottom surfaces of the heat sink and the plurality of leads. Wave soldering is used to form solder on at least the plurality of leads. Multiple heat sinks and hanging leads are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: STATS ChipPAC Ltd.
    Inventors: You Yang Ong, Cheong Chiang Ng, Suhairi Mohmad
  • Patent number: 8163597
    Abstract: A semiconductor device is made by forming a conductive layer over a first sacrificial carrier. A solder bump is formed over the conductive layer. A no-flow underfill material is deposited over the first carrier, conductive layer, and solder bump. A semiconductor die or component is compressed into the no-flow underfill material to electrically contact the conductive layer. A surface of the no-flow underfill material and first solder bump is planarized. A first interconnect structure is formed over a first surface of the no-flow underfill material. The first interconnect structure is electrically connected to the solder bump. A second sacrificial carrier is mounted over the first interconnect structure. A second interconnect structure is formed over a second side of the no-flow underfill material. The second interconnect structure is electrically connected to the first solder bump. The semiconductor devices can be stacked and electrically connected through the solder bump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: STATS ChipPAC, Ltd.
    Inventors: Rui Huang, Heap Hoe Kuan, Yaojian Lin, Seng Guan Chow
  • Publication number: 20120094444
    Abstract: A semiconductor wafer is made by forming a first conductive layer over a sacrificial substrate, mounting a semiconductor die to the sacrificial substrate, depositing an insulating layer over the semiconductor die and first conductive layer, exposing the first conductive layer and contact pad on the semiconductor die, forming a second conductive layer over the insulating layer between the first conductive layer and contact pad, forming solder bumps on the second conductive layer, depositing an encapsulant over the semiconductor die, first conductive layer, and interconnect structure, and removing the sacrificial substrate after forming the encapsulant to expose the conductive layer and semiconductor die. A portion of the encapsulant is removed to expose a portion of the solder bumps. The solder bumps are sized so that each extends the same outside the encapsulant. The semiconductor die are stacked by electrically connecting the solder bumps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: STATS CHIPPAC, LTD.
    Inventors: Byung Tai Do, Seng Guan Chow, Heap Hoe Kuan, Linda Pei Ee Chua, Rui Huang
  • Patent number: 8159076
    Abstract: A method of producing an electronic connection device, including: a) formation, in a plane of a support substrate, of at least one first contact element and, in a direction approximately perpendicular to the plane, of at least one second contact element having a first end in electrical contact with the first contact element or elements and a second end, the second contact element or elements including one or more metal tracks standing up along the direction perpendicular to the surface of the substrate; b) then positioning at least one electrical or electronic component in contact with the first contact element or elements; and c) encapsulation of the component(s) and of the first and second contact elements, at least the second end or ends of the second contact element or elements being flush with the surface of the encapsulating material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Commissariat a l'Energie Atomique
    Inventors: Francois Baleras, Jean-Charles Souriau, David Henry
  • Publication number: 20120086113
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a method for creating a flexible circuit, including defining a cavity in a top surface of a substrate before disposing a semiconductor chip within the cavity, such that a backside of the chip is disposed beneath the top surface of the substrate and above a bottom surface of the cavity. The method also includes forming a flexible connecting layer on the top surface of the substrate and extending over the chip. Other embodiments relate to a flexible circuit including a substrate defining a cavity in a top surface thereof. The cavity has encapsulant and a chip disposed therein, wherein a frontside of the chip is substantially coplanar with the top surface of the substrate. A flexible connecting layer is disposed on the top surface of the substrate and is partially supported by the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2011
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Inventors: Brian Smith, Maria Cardoso
  • Publication number: 20120086135
    Abstract: In various embodiments, an electronic module features a first cavity in a first side of a substrate, a fill hole extending from the first cavity, and a second cavity in a second side of the substrate. The second cavity is in fluidic communication with the fill hole, and a die is encapsulated within the second cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2011
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Inventors: Jeffrey C. Thompson, Livia M. Racz, Gary B. Tepolt, Thomas A. Langdo, Andrew J. Mueller
  • Patent number: 8153473
    Abstract: A module having a discrete passive element and a semiconductor device, and method of forming the same. In one embodiment, the module includes a patterned leadframe, a discrete passive element mounted on an upper surface of the leadframe, and a thermally conductive, electrically insulating material formed on an upper surface of the discrete passive element. The module also includes a semiconductor device bonded to an upper surface of the thermally conductive, electrically insulating material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Empirion, Inc.
    Inventors: Ashraf W. Lotfi, Douglas Dean Lopata, John David Weld, Mathew A. Wilkowski
  • Publication number: 20120080800
    Abstract: Provided is a power module that prevents a deterioration of reliability of bonded portions of aluminum wires, and enables a high-temperature operation of a Si or SiC device. A power module according to the present invention includes: insulating substrates arranged in a case; power elements bonded on the insulating substrates; wiring members as first wiring members which are rectangular tube-like metal, and have first side surfaces bonded to surface electrodes of the power elements; aluminum wires as wires connected to second side surfaces of the wiring members, which are opposite to the first side surfaces, and a sealing material filled into the case while covering the insulating substrates, the power elements, the wiring members and the aluminum wires.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2011
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Applicant: MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION
    Inventor: Toshiaki SHINOHARA
  • Patent number: 8148209
    Abstract: A resin ejection nozzle is scanned over a substrate on which an electronic part is mounted, and ejects an encapsulation resin to an encapsulation area of the substrate. The resin ejection nozzle comprises an ejection part adapted to eject the encapsulation resin, the ejection part having a longitudinal direction which is perpendicular to a direction of movement of the nozzle. An ejection hole part is adapted to cause the encapsulation resin to contact a substantially half area of a side of the electronic part which lies at right angles to the direction of movement of the nozzle. A remaining portion of the side of the electronic part is gradually contacted by the encapsulation resin after the substantially half area of the side of the electronic part is contacted by the encapsulation resin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Ricoh Company, Ltd.
    Inventor: Seiichi Morishita
  • Patent number: RE43444
    Abstract: A semiconductor device comprising a semiconductor pellet mounted on a pellet mounting area of the main surface of a base substrate, in which first electrode pads arranged on the back of the base substrate are electrically connected to bonding pads arranged on the main surface of the semiconductor pellet. The base substrate is formed of a rigid substrate, and its first electrode pads are electrically connected to the second electrode pads arranged on its reverse side. The semiconductor pellet is mounted on the pellet mounting area of the main surface of the base substrate, with its main surface downward, and its bonding pads are connected electrically with the second electrode pads of the base substrate through bonding wires passing through slits formed in the base substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Renesas Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Atsushi Nakamura, Kunihiko Nishi