Abstract:
Integrated (IC) package testing systems and methods for testing an IC package are provided herein that accommodate IC packages having different die heights. In one example, the IC package testing system includes a test fixture base, a socket, and a test fixture head. The socket is disposed on the test fixture base and configured to receive an IC package for testing. The test fixture head is movable towards and away from the base. The test fixture head includes a base plate and a plurality of independently movable pushers. The plurality of pushers are configured to engage the IC package disposed the socket.
Abstract:
An example clamping assembly tray for packaging a semiconductor device includes a frame having a bottom surface and side walls extending from the bottom surface that define a cavity; and a compressible member disposed on the bottom surface of the frame within the cavity, where a top portion of the compressible member provides a support surface for supporting the semiconductor device, the support surface being between the bottom surface and a top edge of the side walls.
Abstract:
Techniques for providing a unified underfill and encapsulation for integrated circuit die assemblies. These techniques include a molding technique that includes dipping a die assembly including a substrate and one or more dies into a chamber having molding material, sealing the chamber, and lowering pressure in the chamber to coax the molding material into space between the die(s) and substrate. The use of this molding technique, as contrasted with a capillary underfill technique in which underfill material is laid down adjacent dies and fills space under the die via capillary action, provides several benefits. One benefit is that the molding material can include a higher silica particle filler content (% by weight) than the material for the capillary underfill technique, which improves CTE. Another benefit is that various design constraints related to, for example, warpage and partial underfill are eliminated or improved.
Abstract:
A TSV interposer having a reinforced edge and methods for fabricating an IC package utilizing the same are provided. In one embodiment, a chip package includes an interposer having a wiring layer and a die disposed on a surface of the interposer. The die is electrically connected to the wiring layer of the interposer. A die underfill material is disposed between the interposer and the die. The die underfill material at least partially covers a side of the die that extends away from the surface of the interposer. Stiffening material is disposed in contact with the interposer and the die underfill material.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus are provided which improve heat transfer between a lid and an IC die of an IC (chip) package. In one embodiment, a chip package is provided that includes a first IC die, a package substrate, a lid and a stiffener. The first IC die is coupled to the package substrate. The stiffener is coupled to the package substrate and circumscribes the first IC die. The lid has a first surface and a second surface. The second surface faces away from the first surface and towards the first IC die. The second surface of the lid is conductively coupled to the IC die, while the lid is mechanically decoupled from the stiffener.
Abstract:
In an example, an integrated circuit (IC) package includes a package substrate, an IC die, solder bumps, a first plurality of trenches, and underfill material. The IC die includes a front surface and a back surface, the front surface facing the package substrate and including a conductive interface. The solder bumps couple the conductive interface to the package substrate. The first plurality of trenches includes at least one trench proximate each corner of the IC die formed in the front surface of the IC die in an area between the conductive interface and a perimeter of the IC die. The underfill material is disposed between the front surface of the IC die and the package substrate, the underfill material being in contact with the first plurality of trenches.
Abstract:
An integrated circuit includes an interposer die having a surface, a first die mechanically and electrically attached to the surface of the interposer die, and a second die only mechanically attached to the surface of the interposer die using a die attach adhesive.
Abstract:
A substrate-less interposer for a stacked silicon interconnect technology (SSIT) product, includes: a plurality of metallization layers, at least a bottom most layer of the metallization layers comprising a plurality of metal segments, wherein each of the plurality of metal segments is formed between a top surface and a bottom surface of the bottom most layer of the metallization layers, and the metal segments are separated by dielectric material in the bottom most layer; and a dielectric layer formed on the bottom surface of the bottom most layer, wherein the dielectric layer includes one or more openings for providing contact to the plurality of metal segments in the bottom most layer.