Abstract:
Some features pertain to an integrated device that include a first integrated circuit (IC) package comprising a first laminated substrate, a flexible connector coupled to the first laminated substrate, and a second integrated circuit (IC) package comprising a second laminated substrate. The second laminated substrate is coupled to the flexible connector. The flexible connector includes a dielectric layer and an interconnect. The dielectric layer and the interconnect substantially extend into the first laminated substrate and the second laminated substrate. In some implementations, the dielectric layer and the interconnect of the flexible connector, contiguously extend into the first laminated substrate and the second laminated substrate. In some implementations, the dielectric layer extends into a substantial portion of the first laminated substrate. In some implementations, the dielectric layer includes polyimide (PI) layer.
Abstract:
An integrated circuit (IC) package includes a die, a package substrate coupled to the die, and a first electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection component coupled to the package substrate, where the first electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection component is configured to provide package level electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection. In some implementations, the first electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection component is embedded in the package substrate. In some implementations, the die includes an internal electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection component configured to provide die level electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection. In some implementations, the internal electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection component and the first electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection component are configured to provide cumulative electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection for the die.
Abstract:
Some implementations provide an interposer that includes a substrate, a via in the substrate, and an oxidation layer. The via includes a metal material. The oxidation layer is between the via and the substrate. In some implementations, the substrate is a silicon substrate. In some implementations, the oxidation layer is a thermal oxide formed by exposing the substrate to heat. In some implementations, the oxidation layer is configured to provide electrical insulation between the via and the substrate. In some implementations, the interposer also includes an insulation layer. In some implementations, the insulation layer is a polymer layer. In some implementations, the interposer also includes at least one interconnect on the surface of the interposer. The at least one interconnect is positioned on the surface of the interposer such that the oxidation layer is between the interconnect and the substrate.
Abstract:
An integrated interposer between a first component and a second component includes a substrate. The substrate may have thermal and/or mechanical properties with values lying between the thermal and/or mechanical properties of the first component and the second component. Active devices are disposed on a first surface of the substrate. A contact layer is coupled to the active devices and configured to couple at least the first component and a third component to the integrated interposer. At least one through via(s) is coupled to the contact layer and extends through the substrate to a second surface of the substrate. An interconnect layer is disposed on the second surface of the substrate and coupled to the at least one through via(s). The interconnect layer is configured to couple the second component to the integrated interposer.
Abstract:
Some features pertain to an integrated device that includes a substrate, several metal layers coupled to the substrate, several dielectric layers coupled to the substrate, a first metal redistribution layer coupled to one of the metal layers, and a second metal redistribution layer coupled to the first metal redistribution layer. The first and second metal redistribution layers are configured to operate as a toroid inductor in the integrated device. In some implementations, the integrated device also includes a third metal redistribution layer. The third metal redistribution layer is coupled to the first and second metal redistribution layers. The third metal redistribution layer is a via. In some implementations, the first, second, and third metal redistribution layers are configured to operate as a toroid inductor in the integrated device. In some implementations, the first, second, and third redistribution layers form a set of windings for the toroid inductor.
Abstract:
Some features pertain to an integrated device that includes a dielectric layer configured as a base for the integrated device, several redistribution metal layers in the dielectric layer, a first wafer level die coupled to a first surface of the dielectric layer, and a second wafer level die coupled to the first wafer level die. The dielectric layer includes several dielectric layers. In some implementations, the first wafer level die is coupled to the redistribution metal layers through a first set of interconnects. In some implementations, the first wafer level die includes several through substrate vias (TSVs). In some implementations, the second wafer level die is coupled to the redistribution metal layers through a first set of interconnects, the TSVs, a second set of interconnects, and a set of solder balls. In some implementations, the integrated device includes an encapsulation layer that encapsulates the first and second wafer level dies.
Abstract:
Some features pertain to an integrated device that includes a dielectric layer configured as a base for the integrated device, several redistribution metal layers in the dielectric layer, a first wafer level die coupled to a first surface of the dielectric layer, and a second wafer level die coupled to the first wafer level die. The dielectric layer includes several dielectric layers. In some implementations, the first wafer level die is coupled to the redistribution metal layers through a first set of interconnects. In some implementations, the first wafer level die includes several through substrate vias (TSVs). In some implementations, the second wafer level die is coupled to the redistribution metal layers through a first set of interconnects, the TSVs, a second set of interconnects, and a set of solder balls. In some implementations, the integrated device includes an encapsulation layer that encapsulates the first and second wafer level dies.
Abstract:
An integrated circuit package is disclosed that includes a first-pitch die and a second-pitch die. The second-pitch die interconnects to the second-pitch substrate through second-pitch substrates. The first-pitch die interconnects through first-pitch interconnects to an interposer adapter. The pitch of the first-pitch interconnects is too fine for the second-pitch substrate. But the interposer adapter interconnects through second-pitch interconnects to the second-pitch substrate and includes through substrate vias so that I/O signaling between the first-pitch die and the second-pitch die can be conducted through the second-pitch substrate and through the through substrate vias in the interposer adapter.
Abstract:
In a particular embodiment, an apparatus includes a stress sensor located on a first side of a semiconductor device. The apparatus further includes circuitry located on a second side of the semiconductor device. The stress sensor is configured to detect stress at the semiconductor device. In another particular embodiment, a method includes receiving data from a stress sensor located on a first side of a packaged semiconductor device. The packaged semiconductor device includes circuitry located on a second side of the packaged semiconductor device. The data indicates stress detected by the stress sensor. The method further includes performing a test associated with the packaged semiconductor device based on the data.
Abstract:
Some features pertain to an integrated device that includes a substrate, several metal layers coupled to the substrate, several dielectric layers coupled to the substrate, a first metal redistribution layer coupled to one of the metal layers, and a second metal redistribution layer coupled to the first metal redistribution layer. The first and second metal redistribution layers are configured to operate as a toroid inductor in the integrated device. In some implementations, the integrated device also includes a third metal redistribution layer. The third metal redistribution layer is coupled to the first and second metal redistribution layers. The third metal redistribution layer is a via. In some implementations, the first, second, and third metal redistribution layers are configured to operate as a toroid inductor in the integrated device. In some implementations, the first, second, and third redistribution layers form a set of windings for the toroid inductor.