Patent application number | Description | Published |
20090140381 | Semiconductor Device and Method for Forming Passive Circuit Elements with Through Silicon Vias to Backside Interconnect Structures - A semiconductor wafer contains a substrate having a plurality of active devices formed thereon. An analog circuit is formed on the substrate. The analog circuit can be an inductor, metal-insulator-metal capacitor, or resistor. The inductor is made with copper. A through substrate via (TSV) is formed in the substrate. A conductive material is deposited in the TSV in electrical contact with the analog circuit. An under bump metallization layer is formed on a backside of the substrate in electrical contact with the TSV. A solder material is deposited on the UBM layer. The solder material is reflowed to form a solder bump. A wire bond is formed on a top surface of the substrate. A redistribution layer is formed between the TSV and UBM. The analog circuit electrically connects through the TSV to the solder bump on the back side of the substrate. | 06-04-2009 |
20090140421 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Making Integrated Passive Devices - A semiconductor device has integrated passive circuit elements. A first substrate is formed on a backside of the semiconductor device. The passive circuit element is formed over the insulating layer. The passive circuit element can be an inductor, capacitor, or resistor. A passivation layer is formed over the passive circuit element. A carrier is attached to the passivation layer. The first substrate is removed. A non-silicon substrate is formed over the insulating layer on the backside of the semiconductor device. The non-silicon substrate is made with glass, molding compound, epoxy, polymer, or polymer composite. An adhesive layer is formed between the non-silicon substrate and insulating layer. A via is formed between the insulating layer and first passivation layer. The carrier is removed. An under bump metallization is formed over the passivation layer in electrical contact with the passive circuit element. A solder bump is formed on the under bump metallization. | 06-04-2009 |
20090155959 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming Integrated Passive Device Module - A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device includes providing a substrate with an insulation layer disposed on a top surface of the substrate, forming a passive device over the top surface of the substrate, removing the substrate, depositing an insulating polymer film layer over the insulation layer, and depositing a metal layer over the insulating polymer film layer. A solder mask can be formed over the metal layer. A conformal metal layer can then be formed over the solder mask. A notch can be formed in the insulation layer to enhance the connection between the insulating polymer film layer and the insulation layer. Additional semiconductor die can be electrically connected to the passive device. The substrate is removed by removing a first amount of the substrate using a back grind process, and then removing a second amount of the substrate using a wet dry, dry etch, or chemical-mechanical planarization process. | 06-18-2009 |
20090230542 | Semiconductor Device With Integrated Passive Circuit and Method of Making the Same Using Sacrificial Substrate - A semiconductor device is made by providing a sacrificial substrate, forming a first insulating layer over the sacrificial substrate, forming a first passivation layer over the first insulating layer, forming a second insulating layer over the first passivation layer, forming an integrated passive device over the second insulating layer, forming a wafer support structure over the integrated passive device, removing the sacrificial substrate to expose the first insulating layer after forming the wafer support structure, and forming an interconnect structure over the first insulating layer in electrical contact with the integrated passive device. The integrated passive device includes an inductor, capacitor, or resistor. The sacrificial substrate is removed by mechanical grinding and wet etching. The wafer support structure can be glass, ceramic, silicon, or molding compound. The interconnect structure can include a solder bump, wire bond, and intermediate conduction layer formed on a backside of the semiconductor device. | 09-17-2009 |
20100059853 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming Shielding Layer over Integrated Passive Device Using Conductive Channels - A semiconductor device is made by providing a substrate, forming a first insulation layer over the substrate, forming a first conductive layer over the first insulation layer, forming a second insulation layer over the first conductive layer, and forming a second conductive layer over the second insulation layer. A portion of the second insulation layer, first conductive layer, and second conductive layer form an integrated passive device (IPD). The IPD can be an inductor, capacitor, or resistor. A plurality of conductive pillars is formed over the second conductive layer. One conductive pillar removes heat from the semiconductor device. A third insulation layer is formed over the IPD and around the plurality of conductive pillars. A shield layer is formed over the IPD, third insulation layer, and conductive pillars. The shield layer is electrically connected to the conductive pillars to shield the IPD from electromagnetic interference. | 03-11-2010 |
20100059854 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming an IPD over a High-Resistivity Encapsulant Separated from other IPDS and Baseband Circuit - A semiconductor device has a first conductive layer formed over a sacrificial substrate. A first integrated passive device (IPD) is formed in a first region over the first conductive layer. A conductive pillar is formed over the first conductive layer. A high-resistivity encapsulant greater than 1.0 kohm-cm is formed over the first IPD to a top surface of the conductive pillar. A second IPD is formed over the encapsulant. The first encapsulant has a thickness of at least 50 micrometers to vertically separate the first and second IPDs. An insulating layer is formed over the second IPD. The sacrificial substrate is removed and a second semiconductor die is disposed on the first conductive layer. A first semiconductor die is formed in a second region over the substrate. A second encapsulant is formed over the second semiconductor die and a thermally conductive layer is formed over the second encapsulant. | 03-11-2010 |
20100059855 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming a Fan-Out Structure with Integrated Passive Device and Discrete Component - A semiconductor device is made by providing a temporary carrier for supporting the semiconductor device. An integrated passive device (IPD) is mounted to the temporary carrier using an adhesive. The IPD includes a capacitor and a resistor and has a plurality of through-silicon vias (TSVs). A discrete component is mounted to the temporary carrier using the adhesive. The discrete component includes a capacitor. The IPD and the discrete component are encapsulated using a molding compound. A first metal layer is formed over the molding compound. The first metal layer is connected to the TSVs of the IPD and forms an inductor. The temporary carrier and the adhesive are removed, and a second metal layer is formed over the IPD and the discrete component. The second metal layer interconnects the IPD and the discrete component and forms an inductor. An optional interconnect structure is formed over the second metal layer. | 03-11-2010 |
20100065942 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming High-Frequency Circuit Structure and Method Thereof - A semiconductor device is made by providing an integrated passive device (IPD). Through-silicon vias (TSVs) are formed in the IPD. A capacitor is formed over a surface of the IPD by depositing a first metal layer over the IPD, depositing a resistive layer over the first metal layer, depositing a dielectric layer over the first metal layer, and depositing a second metal layer over the resistive and dielectric layers. The first metal layer and the resistive layer are electrically connected to form a resistor and the first metal layer forms a first inductor. A wafer supporter is mounted over the IPD using an adhesive material and a third metal layer is deposited over the IPD. The third metal layer forms a second inductor that is electrically connected to the capacitor and the resistor by the TSVs of the IPD. An interconnect structure is connected to the IPD. | 03-18-2010 |
20100140736 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Embedding Integrated Passive Devices into the Package Electrically Interconnected Using Conductive Pillars - A semiconductor device has a first insulation layer formed over a sacrificial substrate. A first conductive layer is formed over the first insulating layer. Conductive pillars are formed over the first conductive layer. A pre-fabricated IPD is disposed between the conductive pillars. An encapsulant is formed around the IPD and conductive pillars. A second insulation layer is formed over the encapsulant. The conductive pillars are electrically connected to the first and second conductive layers. The first and second conductive layers each include an inductor. Semiconductor devices are mounted over the first and second insulating layer and electrically connected to the first and second conductive layers, respectively. An interconnect structure is formed over the first and second insulating layers, respectively, and electrically connected to the first and second conductive layers. The sacrificial substrate is removed. The semiconductor devices can be stacked and electrically interconnected through the conductive pillars. | 06-10-2010 |
20100140737 | Semiconductor Device and Method for Forming Passive Circuit Elements With Through Silicon Vias to Backside Interconnect Structures - A semiconductor wafer contains a substrate having a plurality of active devices formed thereon. An analog circuit is formed on the substrate. The analog circuit can be an inductor, metal-insulator-metal capacitor, or resistor. The inductor is made with copper. A through substrate via (TSV) is formed in the substrate. A conductive material is deposited in the TSV in electrical contact with the analog circuit. An under bump metallization layer is formed on a backside of the substrate in electrical contact with the TSV. A solder material is deposited on the UBM layer. The solder material is reflowed to form a solder bump. A wire bond is formed on a top surface of the substrate. A redistribution layer is formed between the TSV and UBM. The analog circuit electrically connects through the TSV to the solder bump on the back side of the substrate. | 06-10-2010 |
20100140772 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming Vertical Interconnect Structure in Substrate for IPD and Baseband Circuit Separated by High-Resistivity Molding Compound - 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. | 06-10-2010 |
20100140779 | Semiconductor Package with Semiconductor Core Structure and Method of Forming Same - A semiconductor device is made by providing a temporary carrier for supporting the semiconductor device. An integrated passive device (IPD) structure is formed over the temporary carrier. The IPD structure includes an inductor, resistor, and capacitor. Conductive posts are mounted to the IPD structure, and first semiconductor die is mounted to the IPD structure. A wafer molding compound is deposited over the conductive posts and the first semiconductor die. A core structure is mounted to the conductive posts over the first semiconductor die. The core structure includes a semiconductor material. Conductive through silicon vias (TSVs) are formed in the core structure. A redistribution layer (RDL) is formed over the core structure. A second semiconductor die is mounted over the semiconductor device. The second semiconductor die is electrically connected to the core structure. | 06-10-2010 |
20100148360 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming a Vertical Interconnect Structure for 3-D FO-WLCSP - A semiconductor device is made by forming a first conductive layer over a carrier. The first conductive layer has a first area electrically isolated from a second area of the first conductive layer. A conductive pillar is formed over the first area of the first conductive layer. A semiconductor die or component is mounted to the second area of the first conductive layer. A first encapsulant is deposited over the semiconductor die and around the conductive pillar. A first interconnect structure is formed over the first encapsulant. The first interconnect structure is electrically connected to the conductive pillar. The carrier is removed. A portion of the first conductive layer is removed. The remaining portion of the first conductive layer includes an interconnect line and UBM pad. A second interconnect structure is formed over a remaining portion of the first conductive layer is removed. | 06-17-2010 |
20100264512 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming High-Frequency Circuit Structure and Method Thereof - A semiconductor device is made by providing an integrated passive device (IPD). Through-silicon vias (TSVs) are formed in the IPD. A capacitor is formed over a surface of the IPD by depositing a first metal layer over the IPD, depositing a resistive layer over the first metal layer, depositing a dielectric layer over the first metal layer, and depositing a second metal layer over the resistive and dielectric layers. The first metal layer and the resistive layer are electrically connected to form a resistor and the first metal layer forms a first inductor. A wafer supporter is mounted over the IPD using an adhesive material and a third metal layer is deposited over the IPD. The third metal layer forms a second inductor that is electrically connected to the capacitor and the resistor by the TSVs of the IPD. An interconnect structure is connected to the IPD. | 10-21-2010 |
20110068468 | Semiconductor Package with Semiconductor Core Structure and Method of Forming the Same - A semiconductor device includes an IPD structure, a first semiconductor die mounted to the IPD structure with a flipchip interconnect, and a plurality of first conductive posts that are disposed adjacent to the first semiconductor die. The semiconductor device further includes a first molding compound that is disposed over the first conductive posts and first semiconductor die, a core structure bonded to the first conductive posts over the first semiconductor die, and a plurality of conductive TSVs disposed in the core structure. The semiconductor device further includes a plurality of second conductive posts that are disposed over the core structure, a second semiconductor die mounted over the core structure, and a second molding compound disposed over the second conductive posts and the second semiconductor die. The second semiconductor die is electrically connected to the core structure. | 03-24-2011 |
20110127668 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming Bump Structure with Multi-Layer UBM Around Bump Formation Area - A semiconductor wafer has a first conductive layer formed over its active surface. A first insulating layer is formed over the substrate and first conductive layer. A second conductive layer is formed over the first conductive layer and first insulating layer. A UBM layer is formed around a bump formation area over the second conductive layer. The UBM layer can be two stacked metal layers or three stacked metal layers. The second conductive layer is exposed in the bump formation area. A second insulating layer is formed over the UBM layer and second conductive layer. A portion of the second insulating layer is removed over the bump formation area and a portion of the UBM layer. A bump is formed over the second conductive layer in the bump formation area. The bump contacts the UBM layer to seal a contact interface between the bump and second conductive layer. | 06-02-2011 |
20110163414 | Semiconductor Device Having Embedded Integrated Passive Devices Electrically Interconnected Using Conductive Pillars - A semiconductor device includes a first conductive layer and conductive pillars disposed over the first conductive layer and directly contacting the first conductive layer. The semiconductor device includes an Integrated Passive Device (IPD) mounted to the first conductive layer such that the IPD is disposed between the conductive pillars. The IPD is self-aligned to the first conductive layer, and includes a metal-insulator-metal capacitor disposed over a first substrate and a wound conductive layer forming an inductor disposed over the first substrate. The semiconductor device includes a discrete capacitor mounted over the first conductive layer. The discrete capacitor is electrically connected to one of the conductive pillars. The semiconductor device includes an encapsulant disposed around the IPD, discrete capacitor, and conductive pillars, a first insulation layer disposed over the encapsulant and conductive pillars, and a second conductive layer disposed over the first insulating layer. The second conductive layer is electrically connected to the conductive pillars. | 07-07-2011 |
20110221041 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming Insulating Layer Around Semiconductor Die - A plurality of semiconductor die is mounted to a temporary carrier. An encapsulant is deposited over the semiconductor die and carrier. A portion of the encapsulant is designated as a saw street between the die, and a portion of the encapsulant is designated as a substrate edge around a perimeter of the encapsulant. The carrier is removed. A first insulating layer is formed over the die, saw street, and substrate edge. A first conductive layer is formed over the first insulating layer. A second insulating layer is formed over the first conductive layer and first insulating layer. The encapsulant is singulated through the first insulating layer and saw street to separate the semiconductor die. A channel or net pattern can be formed in the first insulating layer on opposing sides of the saw street, or the first insulating layer covers the entire saw street and molding area around the semiconductor die. | 09-15-2011 |
20110221055 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming Repassivation Layer with Reduced Opening to Contact Pad of Semiconductor Die - A semiconductor wafer has a plurality of first semiconductor die. A first conductive layer is formed over an active surface of the die. A first insulating layer is formed over the active surface and first conductive layer. A repassivation layer is formed over the first insulating layer and first conductive layer. A via is formed through the repassivation layer to the first conductive layer. The semiconductor wafer is singulated to separate the semiconductor die. The semiconductor die is mounted to a temporary carrier. An encapsulant is deposited over the semiconductor die and carrier. The carrier is removed. A second insulating layer is formed over the repassivation layer and encapsulant. A second conductive layer is formed over the repassivation layer and first conductive layer. A third insulating layer is formed over the second conductive layer and second insulating layer. An interconnect structure is formed over the second conductive layer. | 09-15-2011 |
20110221057 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming Sacrificial Protective Layer to Protect Semiconductor Die Edge During Singulation - A semiconductor wafer contains a plurality of semiconductor die separated by a saw street. An insulating layer is formed over the semiconductor wafer. A protective layer is formed over the insulating layer including an edge of the semiconductor die along the saw street. The protective layer covers an entire surface of the semiconductor wafer. Alternatively, an opening is formed in the protective layer over the saw street. The insulating layer has a non-planar surface and the protective layer has a planar surface. The semiconductor wafer is singulated through the protective layer and saw street to separate the semiconductor die while protecting the edge of the semiconductor die. Leading with the protective layer, the semiconductor die is mounted to a carrier. An encapsulant is deposited over the semiconductor die and carrier. The carrier and protective layer are removed. A build-up interconnect structure is formed over the semiconductor die and encapsulant. | 09-15-2011 |
20110278736 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming a Vertical Interconnect Structure for 3-D FO-WLCSP - A semiconductor device has a temporary carrier. A semiconductor die is oriented with an active surface toward, and mounted to, the temporary carrier. An encapsulant is deposited with a first surface over the temporary carrier and a second surface, opposite the first surface, is deposited over a backside of the semiconductor die. The temporary carrier is removed. A portion of the encapsulant in a periphery of the semiconductor die is removed to form an opening in the first surface of the encapsulant. An interconnect structure is formed over the active surface of the semiconductor die and extends into the opening in the encapsulant layer. A via is formed and extends from the second surface of the encapsulant to the opening. A first bump is formed in the via and electrically connects to the interconnect structure. | 11-17-2011 |
20120018874 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming RDL over Contact Pad with High Alignment Tolerance or Reduced Interconnect Pitch - A semiconductor device has a semiconductor die with an active surface. A first conductive layer is formed over the active surface. A first insulating layer is formed over the active surface. A second insulating layer is formed over the first insulating layer and first conductive layer. A portion of the second insulating layer is removed over the first conductive layer so that no portion of the second insulating layer overlies the first conductive layer. A second conductive layer is formed over the first conductive layer and first and second insulating layers. The second conductive layer extends over the first conductive layer up to the first insulating layer. Alternatively, the second conductive layer extends across the first conductive layer up to the first insulating layer on opposite sides of the first conductive layer. A third insulating layer is formed over the second conductive layer and first and second insulating layers. | 01-26-2012 |
20120018904 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming RDL Wider than Contact Pad along First Axis and Narrower than Contact Pad Along Second Axis - A semiconductor device has a semiconductor die and first conductive layer formed over a surface of the semiconductor die. A first insulating layer is formed over the surface of the semiconductor die. A second insulating layer is formed over the first insulating layer and first conductive layer. An opening is formed in the second insulating layer over the first conductive layer. A second conductive layer is formed in the opening over the first conductive layer and second insulating layer. The second conductive layer has a width that is less than a width of the first conductive layer along a first axis. The second conductive layer has a width that is greater than a width of the first conductive layer along a second axis perpendicular to the first axis. A third insulating layer is formed over the second conductive layer and first insulating layer. | 01-26-2012 |
20120068328 | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT PACKAGING SYSTEM WITH ACTIVE SURFACE HEAT REMOVAL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF - A method of manufacture of an integrated circuit packaging system includes: providing an interconnect structure having a structure bottom side, a structure top side, and a cavity, the structure bottom side electrically connected to the structure top side; mounting an integrated circuit entirely within the cavity, the integrated circuit having an active side coplanar with the structure top side; forming an encapsulation partially covering the interconnect structure and the integrated circuit, the encapsulation having an encapsulation top side coplanar with the structure top side and the active side; forming a top re-passivation layer over the structure top side and the encapsulation; and mounting a heat sink over the top re-passivation layer for removing heat from the active side. | 03-22-2012 |
20120074534 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming Protective Structure Around Semiconductor Die for Localized Planarization of Insulating Layer - A semiconductor wafer contains a plurality of semiconductor die separated by a saw street. A contact pad is formed over an active surface of the semiconductor die. A protective pattern is formed over the active surface of the semiconductor die between the contact pad and saw street of the semiconductor die. The protective pattern includes a segmented metal layer or plurality of parallel segmented metal layers. An insulating layer is formed over the active surface, contact pad, and protective pattern. A portion of the insulating layer is removed to expose the contact pad. The protective pattern reduces erosion of the insulating layer between the contact pad and saw street of the semiconductor die. The protective pattern can be angled at corners of the semiconductor die or follow a contour of the contact pad. The protective pattern can be formed at corners of the semiconductor die. | 03-29-2012 |
20120074560 | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT PACKAGING SYSTEM WITH WARPAGE CONTROL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF - A method of manufacture of an integrated circuit packaging system includes: providing a carrier; mounting an integrated circuit device having component connectors directly on the carrier; placing a restraint structure over the integrated circuit device for controlling warpage of the integrated circuit device during bonding of the component connectors to the carrier causing some of the component connectors to separate from the carrier; and bonding all of the component connectors to the carrier. | 03-29-2012 |
20120074588 | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT PACKAGING SYSTEM WITH WARPAGE CONTROL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF - A method of manufacture of an integrated circuit packaging system includes: providing an integrated circuit device having chip interconnects; applying an attachment layer directly on the integrated circuit device; attaching a device stiffener to the integrated circuit device with the attachment layer; attaching a chip carrier to the chip interconnects with the device stiffener attached to the integrated circuit device for controlling warpage of the integrated circuit device to prevent the warpage from causing some of the chip interconnects to separate from the chip carrier during attachment of the chip interconnects to the chip carrier; and applying an underfill between the chip carrier and the integrated circuit device for controlling connectivity of all the chip interconnects to the chip carrier. | 03-29-2012 |
20120112340 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming Insulating Layer Disposed Over The Semiconductor Die For Stress Relief - 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. | 05-10-2012 |
20120146181 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming an Inductor Within Interconnect Layer Vertically Separated from Semiconductor Die - A semiconductor device has an adhesive layer formed over a carrier. A semiconductor die has bumps formed over an active surface of the semiconductor die. The semiconductor die is mounted to the carrier with the bumps partially disposed in the adhesive layer to form a gap between the semiconductor die and adhesive layer. An encapsulant is deposited over the semiconductor die and within the gap between the semiconductor die and adhesive layer. The carrier and adhesive layer are removed to expose the bumps from the encapsulant. An insulating layer is formed over the encapsulant. A conductive layer is formed over the insulating layer in a wound configuration to exhibit inductive properties and electrically connected to the bumps. The conductive layer is partially disposed within a footprint of the semiconductor die. The conductive layer has a separation from the semiconductor die as determined by the gap and insulating layer. | 06-14-2012 |
20120146236 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming Openings Through Insulating Layer Over Encapsulant for Enhanced Adhesion of Interconnect Structure - 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. | 06-14-2012 |
20120161279 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming Integrated Passive Device Over Semiconductor Die with Conductive Bridge and Fan-Out Redistribution Layer - A semiconductor device has a first semiconductor die. A first inductor is formed over the first semiconductor die. A second inductor is formed over the first inductor and aligned with the first inductor. An insulating layer is formed over the first semiconductor die and the first and second inductors. A conductive bridge is formed over the insulating layer and electrically connected between the second inductor and the first semiconductor die. In one embodiment, the semiconductor device has a second semiconductor die and a conductive layer is formed between the first and second semiconductor die. In another embodiment, a capacitor is formed over the first semiconductor die. In another embodiment, the insulating layer has a first thickness over a footprint of the first semiconductor die and a second thickness less than the first thickness outside the footprint of the first semiconductor die. | 06-28-2012 |
20120175732 | Semiconductor Package with Semiconductor Core Structure and Method of Forming Same - A semiconductor device includes an IPD structure, a first semiconductor die mounted to the IPD structure with a flipchip interconnect, and a plurality of first conductive posts that are disposed adjacent to the first semiconductor die. The semiconductor device further includes a first molding compound that is disposed over the first conductive posts and first semiconductor die, a core structure bonded to the first conductive posts over the first semiconductor die, and a plurality of conductive TSVs disposed in the core structure. The semiconductor device further includes a plurality of second conductive posts that are disposed over the core structure, a second semiconductor die mounted over the core structure, and a second molding compound disposed over the second conductive posts and the second semiconductor die. The second semiconductor die is electrically connected to the core structure. | 07-12-2012 |
20120175784 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming Vertical Interconnect Structure in Substrate for IPD and Baseband Circuit Separated by High-Resistivity Molding Compound - 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. | 07-12-2012 |
20120187568 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming FO-WLCSP with Multiple Encapsulants - A semiconductor device has a first semiconductor die including TSVs mounted to a carrier with a thermally releasable layer. A first encapsulant having a first coefficient of thermal expansion CTE is deposited over the first semiconductor die. The first encapsulant includes an elevated portion in a periphery of the first encapsulant that reduces warpage. A surface of the TSVs is exposed. A second semiconductor die is mounted to the surface of the TSVs and forms a gap between the first and second semiconductor die. A second encapsulant having a second CTE is deposited over the first and second semiconductor die and within the gap. The first CTE is greater than the second CTE. In one embodiment, the first and second encapsulants are formed in a chase mold. An interconnect structure is formed over the first and second semiconductor die. | 07-26-2012 |
20120187572 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming a Fan-Out Structure with Integrated Passive Device and Discrete Component - A semiconductor device is made by providing a temporary carrier for supporting the semiconductor device. An integrated passive device (IPD) is mounted to the temporary carrier using an adhesive. The IPD includes a capacitor and a resistor and has a plurality of through-silicon vias (TSVs). A discrete component is mounted to the temporary carrier using the adhesive. The discrete component includes a capacitor. The IPD and the discrete component are encapsulated using a molding compound. A first metal layer is formed over the molding compound. The first metal layer is connected to the TSVs of the IPD and forms an inductor. The temporary carrier and the adhesive are removed, and a second metal layer is formed over the IPD and the discrete component. The second metal layer interconnects the IPD and the discrete component and forms an inductor. An optional interconnect structure is formed over the second metal layer. | 07-26-2012 |
20120187584 | Semiconductor Device and Method for Forming Semiconductor Package Having Build-Up Interconnect Structure Over Semiconductor Die with Different CTE Insulating Layers - A semiconductor device has a semiconductor die and encapsulant deposited over the semiconductor die. A first insulating layer is formed over the die and encapsulant. The first insulating layer is cured with multiple dwell cycles to enhance adhesion to the die and encapsulant. A first conductive layer is formed over the first insulating layer. A second insulating layer is formed over the first insulating layer and first conductive layer. The second insulating layer is cured with multiple dwell cycles to enhance adhesion to the first insulating layer and first conductive layer. A second conductive layer is formed over the second insulating layer and first conductive layer. A third insulating layer is formed over the second insulating layer and second conductive layer. The first, second, and third insulating layers have different CTE. The second insulating layer or third insulating layer is cured to a dense state to block moisture. | 07-26-2012 |
20120199965 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming Sacrificial Protective Layer to Protect Semiconductor Die Edge During Singulation - A semiconductor wafer contains a plurality of semiconductor die separated by a saw street. An insulating layer is formed over the semiconductor wafer. A protective layer is formed over the insulating layer including an edge of the semiconductor die along the saw street. The protective layer covers an entire surface of the semiconductor wafer. Alternatively, an opening is formed in the protective layer over the saw street. The insulating layer has a non-planar surface and the protective layer has a planar surface. The semiconductor wafer is singulated through the protective layer and saw street to separate the semiconductor die while protecting the edge of the semiconductor die. Leading with the protective layer, the semiconductor die is mounted to a carrier. An encapsulant is deposited over the semiconductor die and carrier. The carrier and protective layer are removed. A build-up interconnect structure is formed over the semiconductor die and encapsulant. | 08-09-2012 |
20120292738 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming an IPD over a High-Resistivity Encapsulant Separated from other IPDS and Baseband Circuit - A semiconductor device has a first conductive layer formed over a sacrificial substrate. A first integrated passive device (IPD) is formed in a first region over the first conductive layer. A conductive pillar is formed over the first conductive layer. A high-resistivity encapsulant greater than 1.0 kohm-cm is formed over the first IPD to a top surface of the conductive pillar. A second IPD is formed over the encapsulant. The first encapsulant has a thickness of at least 50 micrometers to vertically separate the first and second IPDs. An insulating layer is formed over the second IPD. The sacrificial substrate is removed and a second semiconductor die is disposed on the first conductive layer. A first semiconductor die is formed in a second region over the substrate. A second encapsulant is formed over the second semiconductor die and a thermally conductive layer is formed over the second encapsulant. | 11-22-2012 |
20120299176 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming Bump Structure with Multi-Layer UBM Around Bump Formation Area - A semiconductor wafer has a first conductive layer formed over its active surface. A first insulating layer is formed over the substrate and first conductive layer. A second conductive layer is formed over the first conductive layer and first insulating layer. A UBM layer is formed around a bump formation area over the second conductive layer. The UBM layer can be two stacked metal layers or three stacked metal layers. The second conductive layer is exposed in the bump formation area. A second insulating layer is formed over the UBM layer and second conductive layer. A portion of the second insulating layer is removed over the bump formation area and a portion of the UBM layer. A bump is formed over the second conductive layer in the bump formation area. The bump contacts the UBM layer to seal a contact interface between the bump and second conductive layer. | 11-29-2012 |
20130015554 | Semiconductor Device and Method for Forming Passive Circuit Elements With Through Silicon Vias to Backside Interconnect Structures - A semiconductor wafer contains a substrate having a plurality of active devices formed thereon. An analog circuit is formed on the substrate. The analog circuit can be an inductor, metal-insulator-metal capacitor, or resistor. The inductor is made with copper. A through substrate via (TSV) is formed in the substrate. A conductive material is deposited in the TSV in electrical contact with the analog circuit. An under bump metallization layer is formed on a backside of the substrate in electrical contact with the TSV. A solder material is deposited on the UBM layer. The solder material is reflowed to form a solder bump. A wire bond is formed on a top surface of the substrate. A redistribution layer is formed between the TSV and UBM. The analog circuit electrically connects through the TSV to the solder bump on the back side of the substrate. | 01-17-2013 |
20130056879 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming Repassivation Layer with Reduced Opening to Contact Pad of Semiconductor Die - A semiconductor wafer has a plurality of first semiconductor die. A first conductive layer is formed over an active surface of the die. A first insulating layer is formed over the active surface and first conductive layer. A repassivation layer is formed over the first insulating layer and first conductive layer. A via is formed through the repassivation layer to the first conductive layer. The semiconductor wafer is singulated to separate the semiconductor die. The semiconductor die is mounted to a temporary carrier. An encapsulant is deposited over the semiconductor die and carrier. The carrier is removed. A second insulating layer is formed over the repassivation layer and encapsulant. A second conductive layer is formed over the repassivation layer and first conductive layer. A third insulating layer is formed over the second conductive layer and second insulating layer. An interconnect structure is formed over the second conductive layer. | 03-07-2013 |
20130069225 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming Protection and Support Structure for Conductive Interconnect Structure - A semiconductor device has a semiconductor wafer with a plurality of contact pads. A first insulating layer is formed over the semiconductor wafer and contact pads. A portion of the first insulating layer is removed, exposing a first portion of the contact pads, while leaving a second portion of the contact pads covered. An under bump metallization layer and a plurality of bumps is formed over the contact pads and the first insulating layer. A second insulating layer is formed over the first insulating layer, a sidewall of the under bump metallization layer, sidewall of the bumps, and upper surface of the bumps. A portion of the second insulating layer covering the upper surface of the bumps is removed, but the second insulating layer is maintained over the sidewall of the bumps and the sidewall of the under bump metallization layer. | 03-21-2013 |
20130069227 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming Protection and Support Structure for Conductive Interconnect Structure - A semiconductor device has a semiconductor wafer with a plurality of contact pads. A first insulating layer is formed over the semiconductor wafer and contact pads. A portion of the first insulating layer is removed, exposing a first portion of the contact pads, while leaving a second portion of the contact pads covered. An under bump metallization layer and a plurality of bumps is formed over the contact pads and the first insulating layer. A second insulating layer is formed over the first insulating layer, a sidewall of the under bump metallization layer, sidewall of the bumps, and upper surface of the bumps. A portion of the second insulating layer covering the upper surface of the bumps is removed, but the second insulating layer is maintained over the sidewall of the bumps and the sidewall of the under bump metallization layer. | 03-21-2013 |
20130075922 | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT PACKAGING SYSTEM WITH A SUBSTRATE EMBEDDED DUMMY-DIE PADDLE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF - A method of manufacture of an integrated circuit packaging system includes: providing a dummy-die paddle having a first inactive side facing up, a second inactive side facing down; forming an insulator in a single continuous structure around and in direct contact with the first inactive side; and mounting an integrated circuit over the dummy-die paddle and the insulator, the integrated circuit and the dummy-die paddle having the same coefficient of thermal expansion as the dummy-die paddle. | 03-28-2013 |
20130075924 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming Stacked Vias Within Interconnect Structure for FO-WLCSP - 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 the encapsulant and semiconductor die. First vias are formed through the first insulating layer to expose contact pads of the semiconductor die. A first conductive layer is formed over the first insulating layer and into the first vias to electrically connect to the contact pads of the semiconductor die. A second insulating layer is formed over the first insulating layer and first conductive layer. Second vias are formed through the second insulating layer by laser direct ablation and aligned or offset with the first vias to expose the first conductive layer. A second conductive layer is formed over the second insulating layer and into the second vias. Conductive vias can be formed through the encapsulant. | 03-28-2013 |
20130113092 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD OF FORMING INSULATING LAYER DISPOSED OVER THE SEMICONDUCTOR DIE FOR STRESS RELIEF - 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. | 05-09-2013 |
20130140719 | Semiconductor Device and Method for Forming Semiconductor Package Having Build-Up Interconnect Structure Over Semiconductor Die with Different CTE Insulating Layers - A semiconductor device has a semiconductor die and encapsulant deposited over the semiconductor die. A first insulating layer is formed over the die and encapsulant. The first insulating layer is cured with multiple dwell cycles to enhance adhesion to the die and encapsulant. A first conductive layer is formed over the first insulating layer. A second insulating layer is formed over the first insulating layer and first conductive layer. The second insulating layer is cured with multiple dwell cycles to enhance adhesion to the first insulating layer and first conductive layer. A second conductive layer is formed over the second insulating layer and first conductive layer. A third insulating layer is formed over the second insulating layer and second conductive layer. The first, second, and third insulating layers have different CTE. The second insulating layer or third insulating layer is cured to a dense state to block moisture. | 06-06-2013 |
20130147019 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming Insulating Layer Around Semiconductor Die - A plurality of semiconductor die is mounted to a temporary carrier. An encapsulant is deposited over the semiconductor die and carrier. A portion of the encapsulant is designated as a saw street between the die, and a portion of the encapsulant is designated as a substrate edge around a perimeter of the encapsulant. The carrier is removed. A first insulating layer is formed over the die, saw street, and substrate edge. A first conductive layer is formed over the first insulating layer. A second insulating layer is formed over the first conductive layer and first insulating layer. The encapsulant is singulated through the first insulating layer and saw street to separate the semiconductor die. A channel or net pattern can be formed in the first insulating layer on opposing sides of the saw street, or the first insulating layer covers the entire saw street and molding area around the semiconductor die. | 06-13-2013 |
20130147054 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming Thick Encapsulant for Stiffness with Recesses for Stress Relief in FO-WLCSP - A semiconductor device has a semiconductor die mounted to a carrier. A first encapsulant is deposited over the semiconductor die and carrier. A stiffening support member can be disposed over the carrier around the semiconductor die. A plurality of channels or recesses is formed in the first encapsulant. The recesses can be formed by removing a portion of the first encapsulant. Alternatively, the recesses are formed in a chase mold having a plurality of extended surfaces. A second encapsulant can be deposited into the recesses of the first encapsulant. The carrier is removed and an interconnect structure is formed over the semiconductor die and first encapsulant. The thickness of the first encapsulant provides sufficient stiffness to reduce warpage while the recesses provide stress relief during formation of the interconnect structure. A portion of the first encapsulant and recesses are removed to reduce thickness of the semiconductor device. | 06-13-2013 |
20130154108 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming Vertical Interconnect Structure with Conductive Micro Via Array for 3-D FO-WLCSP - A semiconductor device has a semiconductor die. An encapsulant is formed over the semiconductor die. A conductive micro via array is formed over the encapsulant outside a footprint of the semiconductor die. A first through-mold-hole having a step-through-hole structure is formed through the encapsulant to expose the conductive micro via array. In one embodiment, forming the conductive micro via array further includes forming an insulating layer over the encapsulant and the semiconductor die, forming a micro via array through the insulating layer outside the footprint of the semiconductor die, and forming a conductive layer over the insulating layer. In another embodiment, forming the conductive micro via array further includes forming a conductive ring. In another embodiment, an insulating layer is formed over the semiconductor die for structural support, a build-up interconnect structure is formed over the semiconductor die, and a conductive interconnect structure is formed within the first through-mold-hole. | 06-20-2013 |
20130175668 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Making Integrated Passive Devices - A semiconductor device has integrated passive circuit elements. A first substrate is formed on a backside of the semiconductor device. The passive circuit element is formed over the insulating layer. The passive circuit element can be an inductor, capacitor, or resistor. A passivation layer is formed over the passive circuit element. A carrier is attached to the passivation layer. The first substrate is removed. A non-silicon substrate is formed over the insulating layer on the backside of the semiconductor device. The non-silicon substrate is made with glass, molding compound, epoxy, polymer, or polymer composite. An adhesive layer is formed between the non-silicon substrate and insulating layer. A via is formed between the insulating layer and first passivation layer. The carrier is removed. An under bump metallization is formed over the passivation layer in electrical contact with the passive circuit element. A solder bump is formed on the under bump metallization. | 07-11-2013 |
20130175696 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming Insulating Layer Disposed Over The Semiconductor Die For Stress Relief - 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. | 07-11-2013 |
20130200528 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming a Vertical Interconnect Structure for 3-D FO-WLCSP - A semiconductor device has an encapsulant deposited 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 conductive layer is formed over the first insulating layer. An interconnect structure is formed through the encapsulant outside a footprint of the semiconductor die and electrically connected to the conductive layer. The first insulating layer includes an optically transparent or translucent material. The semiconductor die includes a sensor configured to receive an external stimulus passing through the first insulating layer. A second insulating layer is formed over the first surface of the semiconductor die. A conductive via is formed through the first insulating layer outside a footprint of the semiconductor die. A plurality of stacked semiconductor devices is electrically connected through the interconnect structure. | 08-08-2013 |
20130241048 | Semiconductor Device and Method for Forming Semiconductor Package Having Build-Up Interconnect Structure Over Semiconductor Die with Different CTE Insulating Layers - A semiconductor device has a semiconductor die and encapsulant deposited over the semiconductor die. A first insulating layer is formed over the die and encapsulant. The first insulating layer is cured with multiple dwell cycles to enhance adhesion to the die and encapsulant. A first conductive layer is formed over the first insulating layer. A second insulating layer is formed over the first insulating layer and first conductive layer. The second insulating layer is cured with multiple dwell cycles to enhance adhesion to the first insulating layer and first conductive layer. A second conductive layer is formed over the second insulating layer and first conductive layer. A third insulating layer is formed over the second insulating layer and second conductive layer. The first, second, and third insulating layers have different CTE. The second insulating layer or third insulating layer is cured to a dense state to block moisture. | 09-19-2013 |
20130249080 | Semiconductor Device and Method for Forming Openings and Trenches in Insulating Layer by First LDA and Second LDA for RDL Formation - A semiconductor device has a semiconductor die with an encapsulant deposited over the semiconductor die. A first insulating layer having high tensile strength and elongation is formed over the semiconductor die and encapsulant. A first portion of the first insulating layer is removed by a first laser direct ablation to form a plurality of openings in the first insulating layer. The openings extend partially through the first insulating layer or into the encapsulant. A second portion of the first insulating layer is removed by a second laser direct ablation to form a plurality of trenches in the first insulating layer. A conductive layer is formed in the openings and trenches of the first insulating layer. A second insulating layer is formed over the conductive layer. A portion of the second insulating layer is removed by a third laser direct ablation. Bumps are formed over the conductive layer. | 09-26-2013 |
20130249101 | Semiconductor Method of Device of Forming a Fan-Out PoP Device with PWB Vertical Interconnect Units - A semiconductor device has a carrier with a die attach area. A semiconductor die is mounted to the die attach area with a back surface opposite the carrier. A modular interconnect unit is mounted over the carrier and around or in a peripheral region around the semiconductor die such that the modular interconnect unit is offset from the back surface of the semiconductor die. An encapsulant is deposited over the carrier, semiconductor die, and modular interconnect unit. A first portion of the encapsulant is removed to expose the semiconductor die and a second portion is removed to expose the modular interconnect unit. The carrier is removed. An interconnect structure is formed over the semiconductor die and modular interconnect unit. The modular interconnect unit includes a vertical interconnect structures or bumps through the semiconductor device. The modular interconnect unit forms part of an interlocking pattern around the semiconductor die. | 09-26-2013 |
20130249105 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming Micro-Vias Partially through Insulating Material over Bump Interconnect Conductive Layer for Stress Relief - A semiconductor device has a semiconductor die and first insulating layer formed over the semiconductor die. A plurality of first micro-vias can be formed in the first insulating layer. A conductive layer is formed in the first micro-openings and over the first insulating layer. A second insulating layer is formed over the first insulating layer and conductive layer. A portion of the second insulating layer is removed to expose the conductive layer and form a plurality of second micro-openings in the second insulating layer over the conductive layer. The second micro-openings can be micro-vias, micro-via ring, or micro-via slots. Removing the portion of the second insulating layer leaves an island of the second insulating layer over the conductive layer. A bump is formed over the conductive layer. A third insulating layer is formed in the second micro-openings over the bump. The second micro-openings provide stress relief. | 09-26-2013 |
20130249106 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming a Robust Fan-Out Package including Vertical Interconnects and Mechanical Support Layer - A semiconductor device has a semiconductor die. An encapsulant is deposited around the semiconductor die. An interconnect structure having a conductive bump is formed over the encapsulant and semiconductor die. A mechanical support layer is formed over the interconnect structure and around the conductive bump. The mechanical support layer is formed over a corner of the semiconductor die and over a corner of the interconnect structure. An opening is formed through the encapsulant that extends to the interconnect structure. A conductive material is deposited within the opening to form a conductive through encapsulant via (TEV) that is electrically connected to the interconnect structure. A semiconductor device is mounted to the TEV and over the semiconductor die to form a package-on-package (PoP) device. A warpage balance layer is formed over the encapsulant opposite the interconnect structure. | 09-26-2013 |
20130249111 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming RDL Wider than Contact Pad Along First Axis and Narrower than Contact Pad along Second Axis - A semiconductor device has a semiconductor die and first conductive layer formed over a surface of the semiconductor die. A first insulating layer is formed over the surface of the semiconductor die. A second insulating layer is formed over the first insulating layer and first conductive layer. An opening is formed in the second insulating layer over the first conductive layer. A second conductive layer is formed in the opening over the first conductive layer and second insulating layer. The second conductive layer has a width that is less than a width of the first conductive layer along a first axis. The second conductive layer has a width that is greater than a width of the first conductive layer along a second axis perpendicular to the first axis. A third insulating layer is formed over the second conductive layer and first insulating layer. | 09-26-2013 |
20130249115 | Semiconductor Method and Device of Forming a Fan-Out PoP Device with PWB Vertical Interconnect Units - A semiconductor device has a carrier with a die attach area. A semiconductor die is mounted to the die attach area with a back surface opposite the carrier. A modular interconnect unit is mounted over the carrier and around or in a peripheral region around the semiconductor die such that the modular interconnect unit is offset from the back surface of the semiconductor die. An encapsulant is deposited over the carrier, semiconductor die, and modular interconnect unit. A first portion of the encapsulant is removed to expose the semiconductor die and a second portion is removed to expose the modular interconnect unit. The carrier is removed. An interconnect structure is formed over the semiconductor die and modular interconnect unit. The modular interconnect unit includes a vertical interconnect structures or bumps through the semiconductor device. The modular interconnect unit forms part of an interlocking pattern around the semiconductor die. | 09-26-2013 |
20130277851 | Semiconductor Method and Device of Forming a Fan-Out Device with PWB Vertical Interconnect Units - A semiconductor device has a modular interconnect unit or interconnect structure disposed in a peripheral region of the semiconductor die. An encapsulant is deposited over the semiconductor die and interconnect structure. A first insulating layer is formed over the semiconductor die and interconnect structure. A plurality of openings is formed in the first insulating layer over the interconnect structure. The openings have a pitch of 40 micrometers. The openings include a circular shape, ring shape, cross shape, or lattice shape. A conductive layer is deposited over the first insulating layer. The conductive layer includes a planar surface. A second insulating layer is formed over the conductive layer. A portion of the encapsulant is removed to expose the semiconductor die and the interconnect structure. The modular interconnect unit includes a vertical interconnect structure. The modular interconnect unit forms part of an interlocking pattern around the semiconductor die. | 10-24-2013 |
20130341784 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming an Embedded SOP Fan-Out Package - A semiconductor device includes a ball grid array (BGA) package including first bumps. A first semiconductor die is mounted to the BGA package between the first bumps. The BGA package and first semiconductor die are mounted to a carrier. A first encapsulant is deposited over the carrier and around the BGA package and first semiconductor die. The carrier is removed to expose the first bumps and first semiconductor die. An interconnect structure is electrically connected to the first bumps and first semiconductor die. The BGA package further includes a substrate and a second semiconductor die mounted, and electrically connected, to the substrate. A second encapsulant is deposited over the second semiconductor die and substrate. The first bumps are formed over the substrate opposite the second semiconductor die. A warpage balance layer is formed over the BGA package. | 12-26-2013 |
20140027929 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming Vertical Interconnect Structure with Conductive Micro Via Array for 3-D FO-WLCSP - A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor die. An encapsulant is deposited over the semiconductor die. A conductive micro via array is formed outside a footprint of the semiconductor die and over the semiconductor die and encapsulant. A first through-mold-hole (TMH) is formed including a step-through-hole structure through the encapsulant to expose the conductive micro via array. An insulating layer is formed over the semiconductor die and the encapsulant. A micro via array is formed through the insulating layer and outside the footprint of the semiconductor die. A conductive layer is formed over the insulating layer. A conductive ring is formed comprising the conductive micro via array. A second TMH is formed partially through the encapsulant to a recessed surface of the encapsulant. A third TMH is formed through the encapsulant and extending from the recessed surface of the encapsulant to the conductive micro via array. | 01-30-2014 |
20140048906 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming a Fan-Out PoP Device with PWB Vertical Interconnect Units - A semiconductor device has a semiconductor package and an interposer disposed over the semiconductor package. The semiconductor package has a first semiconductor die and a modular interconnect unit disposed in a peripheral region around the first semiconductor die. A second semiconductor die is disposed over the interposer opposite the semiconductor package. An interconnect structure is formed between the interposer and the modular interconnect unit. The interconnect structure is a conductive pillar or stud bump. The modular interconnect unit has a core substrate and a plurality of vertical interconnects formed through the core substrate. A build-up interconnect structure is formed over the first semiconductor die and modular interconnect unit. The vertical interconnects of the modular interconnect unit are exposed by laser direct ablation. An underfill is deposited between the interposer and semiconductor package. A total thickness of the semiconductor package and build-up interconnect structure is less than 0.4 millimeters. | 02-20-2014 |
20140061944 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming Thick Encapsulant for Stiffness with Recesses for Stress Relief in FO-WLCSP - A semiconductor device has a semiconductor die mounted to a carrier. A first encapsulant is deposited over the semiconductor die and carrier. A stiffening support member can be disposed over the carrier around the semiconductor die. A plurality of channels or recesses is formed in the first encapsulant. The recesses can be formed by removing a portion of the first encapsulant. Alternatively, the recesses are formed in a chase mold having a plurality of extended surfaces. A second encapsulant can be deposited into the recesses of the first encapsulant. The carrier is removed and an interconnect structure is formed over the semiconductor die and first encapsulant. The thickness of the first encapsulant provides sufficient stiffness to reduce warpage while the recesses provide stress relief during formation of the interconnect structure. A portion of the first encapsulant and recesses are removed to reduce thickness of the semiconductor device. | 03-06-2014 |
20140077361 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming Build-Up Interconnect Structures Over Carrier for Testing at Interim Stages - A semiconductor device has a first interconnect structure formed over the carrier. A semiconductor die is disposed over the first interconnect structure after testing the first interconnect structure to be known good. The semiconductor die in a known good die. A vertical interconnect structure, such as a bump or stud bump, is formed over the first interconnect structure. A discrete semiconductor device is disposed over the first interconnect structure or the second interconnect structure. An encapsulant is deposited over the semiconductor die, first interconnect structure, and vertical interconnect structure. A portion of the encapsulant is removed to expose the vertical interconnect structure. A second interconnect structure is formed over the encapsulant and electrically connected to the vertical interconnect structure. The first interconnect structure or the second interconnect structure includes an insulating layer with an embedded glass cloth, glass cross, filler, or fiber. | 03-20-2014 |
20140077362 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming Dual-Sided Interconnect Structures in FO-WLCSP - A semiconductor device has a substrate with first and second conductive layers formed over first and second opposing surfaces of the substrate. A plurality of bumps is formed over the substrate. A semiconductor die is mounted to the substrate between the bumps. An encapsulant is deposited over the substrate and semiconductor die. A portion of the bumps extends out from the encapsulant. A portion of the encapsulant is removed to expose the substrate. An interconnect structure is formed over the encapsulant and semiconductor die and electrically coupled to the bumps. A portion of the substrate can be removed to expose the first or second conductive layer. A portion of the substrate can be removed to expose the bumps. The substrate can be removed and a protection layer formed over the encapsulant and semiconductor die. A semiconductor package is disposed over the substrate and electrically connected to the substrate. | 03-20-2014 |
20140077363 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming Dual-Sided Interconnect Structures in Fo-WLCSP - A semiconductor device has a substrate including first and second conductive layers formed over first and second opposing surfaces of the substrate. A plurality of wire studs or stud bumps is formed over the substrate. A semiconductor die is mounted to the substrate between the wire studs. A first encapsulant is deposited around the semiconductor die. A first interconnect structure is formed over the semiconductor die and first encapsulant. A second encapsulant is deposited over the substrate, semiconductor die, and first interconnect structure. The second encapsulant can be formed over a portion of the semiconductor die and side surface of the substrate. A portion of the second encapsulant is removed to expose the substrate and first interconnect structure. A second interconnect structure is formed over the second encapsulant and first interconnect structure and electrically coupled to the wire studs. A discrete semiconductor device can be formed on the interconnect structure. | 03-20-2014 |
20140077381 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming FO-WLCSP with Multiple Encapsulants - A semiconductor device has a first semiconductor die including TSVs mounted to a carrier with a thermally releasable layer. A first encapsulant having a first coefficient of thermal expansion CTE is deposited over the first semiconductor die. The first encapsulant includes an elevated portion in a periphery of the first encapsulant that reduces warpage. A surface of the TSVs is exposed. A second semiconductor die is mounted to the surface of the TSVs and forms a gap between the first and second semiconductor die. A second encapsulant having a second CTE is deposited over the first and second semiconductor die and within the gap. The first CTE is greater than the second CTE. In one embodiment, the first and second encapsulants are formed in a chase mold. An interconnect structure is formed over the first and second semiconductor die. | 03-20-2014 |
20140084415 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming Integrated Passive Device Over Semiconductor Die with Conductive Bridge and Fan-Out Redistribution Layer - A semiconductor device has a first semiconductor die. A first inductor is formed over the first semiconductor die. A second inductor is formed over the first inductor and aligned with the first inductor. An insulating layer is formed over the first semiconductor die and the first and second inductors. A conductive bridge is formed over the insulating layer and electrically connected between the second inductor and the first semiconductor die. In one embodiment, the semiconductor device has a second semiconductor die and a conductive layer is formed between the first and second semiconductor die. In another embodiment, a capacitor is formed over the first semiconductor die. In another embodiment, the insulating layer has a first thickness over a footprint of the first semiconductor die and a second thickness less than the first thickness outside the footprint of the first semiconductor die. | 03-27-2014 |
20140084424 | Semiconductor Device with Protective Structure Around Semiconductor Die for Localized Planarization of Insulating Layer - A semiconductor wafer contains a plurality of semiconductor die separated by a saw street. A contact pad is formed over an active surface of the semiconductor die. A protective pattern is formed over the active surface of the semiconductor die between the contact pad and saw street of the semiconductor die. The protective pattern includes a segmented metal layer or plurality of parallel segmented metal layers. An insulating layer is formed over the active surface, contact pad, and protective pattern. A portion of the insulating layer is removed to expose the contact pad. The protective pattern reduces erosion of the insulating layer between the contact pad and saw street of the semiconductor die. The protective pattern can be angled at corners of the semiconductor die or follow a contour of the contact pad. The protective pattern can be formed at corners of the semiconductor die. | 03-27-2014 |
20140091454 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming Supporting Layer Over Semiconductor Die in Thin Fan-Out Wafer Level Chip Scale Package - A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor die. An encapsulant is formed around the semiconductor die. A build-up interconnect structure is formed over a first surface of the semiconductor die and encapsulant. A first supporting layer is formed over a second surface of the semiconductor die as a supporting substrate or silicon wafer disposed opposite the build-up interconnect structure. A second supporting layer is formed over the first supporting layer an includes a fiber enhanced polymer composite material comprising a footprint including an area greater than or equal to an area of a footprint of the semiconductor die. The semiconductor die comprises a thickness less than 450 micrometers (μm). The thickness of the semiconductor die is at least 1 μm less than a difference between a total thickness of the semiconductor device and a thickness of the build-up interconnect structure and the second supporting layer. | 04-03-2014 |
20140103527 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming a POP Device with Embedded Vertical Interconnect Units - A semiconductor device has a substrate. A plurality of conductive vias is formed through the substrate. A conductive layer is formed over the substrate. An insulating layer is formed over conductive layer. A portion of the substrate is removed to expose the conductive vias. A plurality of vertical interconnect structures is formed over the substrate. A first semiconductor die is disposed over the substrate. A height of the vertical interconnect structures is less than a height of the first semiconductor die. An encapsulant is deposited over the first semiconductor die and the vertical interconnect structures. A first portion of the encapsulant is removed from over the first semiconductor die while leaving a second portion of the encapsulant over the vertical interconnect structures. The second portion of the encapsulant is removed to expose the vertical interconnect structures. A second semiconductor die is disposed over the first semiconductor die. | 04-17-2014 |
20140217597 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming Stress Relieving Vias for Improved Fan-Out WLCSP Package - A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor die. An encapsulant is disposed around the semiconductor die to form a peripheral area. An interconnect structure is formed over a first surface of the semiconductor die and encapsulant. A plurality of vias is formed partially through the peripheral area of the encapsulant and offset from the semiconductor die. A portion of the encapsulant is disposed over a second surface of the semiconductor die opposite the first surface. The plurality of vias comprises a depth greater than a thickness of the portion of the encapsulant. A first portion of the plurality of vias is formed in a row offset from a side of the semiconductor die. A second portion of the plurality of vias is formed as an array of vias offset from a corner of the semiconductor die. A repair material disposed within the plurality of vias. | 08-07-2014 |
20140239495 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming a Vertical Interconnect Structure for 3-D FO-WLCSP - A semiconductor device is made by forming a first conductive layer over a carrier. The first conductive layer has a first area electrically isolated from a second area of the first conductive layer. A conductive pillar is formed over the first area of the first conductive layer. A semiconductor die or component is mounted to the second area of the first conductive layer. A first encapsulant is deposited over the semiconductor die and around the conductive pillar. A first interconnect structure is formed over the first encapsulant. The first interconnect structure is electrically connected to the conductive pillar. The carrier is removed. A portion of the first conductive layer is removed. The remaining portion of the first conductive layer includes an interconnect line and UBM pad. A second interconnect structure is formed over a remaining portion of the first conductive layer is removed. | 08-28-2014 |
20140239496 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming Micro-Vias Partially Through Insulating Material Over Bump Interconnect Conductive Layer for Stress Relief - A semiconductor device has a semiconductor die and first insulating layer formed over the semiconductor die. A plurality of first micro-vias can be formed in the first insulating layer. A conductive layer is formed in the first micro-openings and over the first insulating layer. A second insulating layer is formed over the first insulating layer and conductive layer. A portion of the second insulating layer is removed to expose the conductive layer and form a plurality of second micro-openings in the second insulating layer over the conductive layer. The second micro-openings can be micro-vias, micro-via ring, or micro-via slots. Removing the portion of the second insulating layer leaves an island of the second insulating layer over the conductive layer. A bump is formed over the conductive layer. A third insulating layer is formed in the second micro-openings over the bump. The second micro-openings provide stress relief. | 08-28-2014 |
20140246779 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming Insulating Layer Disposed Over the Semiconductor Die For Stress Relief - 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. | 09-04-2014 |
20140252573 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming Embedded Conductive Layer for Power/Ground Planes in FO-EWLB - A semiconductor device has a first conductive layer and a semiconductor die disposed adjacent to the first conductive layer. An encapsulant is deposited over the first conductive layer and semiconductor die. An insulating layer is formed over the encapsulant, semiconductor die, and first conductive layer. A second conductive layer is formed over the insulating layer. A first portion of the first conductive layer is electrically connected to V | 09-11-2014 |
20140252654 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming Repassivation Layer with Reduced Opening to Contact Pad of Semiconductor Die - A semiconductor wafer has a plurality of first semiconductor die. A first conductive layer is formed over an active surface of the die. A first insulating layer is formed over the active surface and first conductive layer. A repassivation layer is formed over the first insulating layer and first conductive layer. A via is formed through the repassivation layer to the first conductive layer. The semiconductor wafer is singulated to separate the semiconductor die. The semiconductor die is mounted to a temporary carrier. An encapsulant is deposited over the semiconductor die and carrier. The carrier is removed. A second insulating layer is formed over the repassivation layer and encapsulant. A second conductive layer is formed over the repassivation layer and first conductive layer. A third insulating layer is formed over the second conductive layer and second insulating layer. An interconnect structure is formed over the second conductive layer. | 09-11-2014 |
20140319679 | Semiconductor Method and Device of Forming a Fan-Out POP Device with PWB Vertical Interconnect Units - A semiconductor device has a carrier with a die attach area. A semiconductor die is mounted to the die attach area with a back surface opposite the carrier. A modular interconnect unit is mounted over the carrier and around or in a peripheral region around the semiconductor die such that the modular interconnect unit is offset from the back surface of the semiconductor die. An encapsulant is deposited over the carrier, semiconductor die, and modular interconnect unit. A first portion of the encapsulant is removed to expose the semiconductor die and a second portion is removed to expose the modular interconnect unit. The carrier is removed. An interconnect structure is formed over the semiconductor die and modular interconnect unit. The modular interconnect unit includes a vertical interconnect structures or bumps through the semiconductor device. The modular interconnect unit forms part of an interlocking pattern around the semiconductor die. | 10-30-2014 |
20140339683 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming Insulating Layer Around Semiconductor Die - A plurality of semiconductor die is mounted to a temporary carrier. An encapsulant is deposited over the semiconductor die and carrier. A portion of the encapsulant is designated as a saw street between the die, and a portion of the encapsulant is designated as a substrate edge around a perimeter of the encapsulant. The carrier is removed. A first insulating layer is formed over the die, saw street, and substrate edge. A first conductive layer is formed over the first insulating layer. A second insulating layer is formed over the first conductive layer and first insulating layer. The encapsulant is singulated through the first insulating layer and saw street to separate the semiconductor die. A channel or net pattern can be formed in the first insulating layer on opposing sides of the saw street, or the first insulating layer covers the entire saw street and molding area around the semiconductor die. | 11-20-2014 |
20150028471 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming Through Mold Hole with Alignment and Dimension Control - 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. | 01-29-2015 |
20150061123 | Semiconductor Device and Method for Forming Openings and Trenches in Insulating Layer by First LDA and Second LDA for RDL Formation - A semiconductor device has a semiconductor die with an encapsulant deposited over the semiconductor die. A first insulating layer having high tensile strength and elongation is formed over the semiconductor die and encapsulant. A first portion of the first insulating layer is removed by a first laser direct ablation to form a plurality of openings in the first insulating layer. The openings extend partially through the first insulating layer or into the encapsulant. A second portion of the first insulating layer is removed by a second laser direct ablation to form a plurality of trenches in the first insulating layer. A conductive layer is formed in the openings and trenches of the first insulating layer. A second insulating layer is formed over the conductive layer. A portion of the second insulating layer is removed by a third laser direct ablation. Bumps are formed over the conductive layer. | 03-05-2015 |
20150084213 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Controlling Warpage in Reconstituted Wafer - A semiconductor device has a substrate with a stiffening layer disposed over the substrate. The substrate has a circular shape or rectangular shape. A plurality of semiconductor die is disposed over a portion of the substrate while leaving an open area of the substrate devoid of the semiconductor die. The open area of the substrate devoid of the semiconductor die includes a central area or interstitial locations among the semiconductor die. The semiconductor die are disposed around a perimeter of the substrate. An encapsulant is deposited over the semiconductor die and substrate. The substrate is removed and an interconnect structure is formed over the semiconductor die. By leaving the predetermined areas of the substrate devoid of semiconductor die, the warping effect of any mismatch between the CTE of the semiconductor die and the CTE of the encapsulant on the reconstituted wafer after removal of the substrate is reduced. | 03-26-2015 |