Various features relate to devices that includes a die and a substrate, but more specifically to devices that include a substrate and a die with a frame.
The substrate 102 includes a plurality of dielectric layers 120, a plurality of interconnects 122, and a plurality of surface interconnects 123. Each layer of the dielectric layers 120 includes a patterned metal layer and vias. The substrate 102 includes a first solder resist layer 124, a second solder resist layer 126, and a plurality of solder interconnects 130. An encapsulation layer 160 encapsulates the die 104.
There is an ongoing need to provide smaller devices that include smaller dies with high interconnect densities. However, such small devices with small dies need to have sufficient mechanical stability, otherwise these devices may fail, breakdown or be unreliable.
Various features relate to devices that includes a die and a substrate, but more specifically to devices that include a substrate and a die with a frame.
One example provides a device that includes a substrate; a die coupled to the substrate; a frame located between the die and the substrate, wherein the frame is located along a periphery of the die; a solder interconnect coupled to the frame and the substrate; and a sealed cavity located between the die and the substrate, wherein a wall of the sealed cavity is formed by the solder interconnect and the frame.
Another example provides an apparatus that includes a substrate; a die coupled to the substrate; means for structural support located between the die and the substrate, wherein the means for structural support is further located along a periphery of the die; means for wettable interconnecting coupled to the frame and the substrate; and a sealed cavity located between the die and the substrate, wherein a wall of the sealed cavity is formed by the solder interconnect and the means for structural support.
Another example provides a method for fabricating a device. The method provides a substrate. The method forms a frame over a die. The method couples a die to the substrate using a solder interconnect such that (i) the frame is located between the die and the substrate, (ii) the frame is further located along a periphery of the die, and (ii) a sealed cavity is formed between the die and the substrate, wherein a wall of the sealed cavity is formed by the solder interconnect and the frame.
Various features, nature and advantages may become apparent from the detailed description set forth below when taken in conjunction with the drawings in which like reference characters identify correspondingly throughout.
In the following description, specific details are given to provide a thorough understanding of the various aspects of the disclosure. However, it will be understood by one of ordinary skill in the art that the aspects may be practiced without these specific details. For example, circuits may be shown in block diagrams in order to avoid obscuring the aspects in unnecessary detail. In other instances, well-known circuits, structures and techniques may not be shown in detail in order not to obscure the aspects of the disclosure.
The present disclosure describes a device that includes a substrate; a die coupled to the substrate, wherein the die may include a piezoelectric layer; a frame located between the die and the substrate, wherein the frame is further located along a periphery of the die; a solder interconnect coupled to the frame and the substrate; and a sealed cavity (e.g., hermetically sealed cavity) located between the die and the substrate, wherein a wall of the sealed cavity is formed by the solder interconnect and the frame. The frame may be configured to be coupled to ground. In some implementations, the device may be configured to include a radio frequency (RF) filter. The piezoelectric layer(s) may be configured to operate as one or more acoustics for one or more RF filters for the die. The device may also include spacers. In some implementations, the substrate may include an embedded component.
Exemplary Device Comprising Frame Between Die and Substrate
The substrate 202 may be a laminate substrate. The substrate 202 includes one or more dielectric layers 220 and a plurality of interconnects (e.g., trace, pad, via). A passivation layer 224 may be formed over portions of the substrate 202. For example, the passivation layer 224 may be formed over a surface of the dielectric layers 220 and portions of interconnects from the plurality of interconnects 222.
The die 204 includes transistors, one or more piezoelectric layers 240 and a passivation layer 242. The die 204 may be a bare die. The die 204 may have a front side and a back side. The front side of the die 204 may include transistors and/or one or more piezoelectric layers 240. The passivation layer 242 may cover portions of the front side of the die 204 and portions of one or more piezoelectric layers 240. Portions of the front side of the die 204 and/or portions of one or more piezoelectric layers 240 may not be covered with the passivation layer 242. The transistors and/or piezoelectric layers 240 may be a functional region of the die 204. The piezoelectric layers 240 may be formed over the transistors of the die 204. The piezoelectric layers 240 may be configured to operate as one or more acoustics for one or more RF filters for the die 204. The piezoelectric layers 240 may be considered as one or more piezoelectric structure that includes piezoelectric layer(s) and electrodes (e.g., front and back side electrodes). These electrodes may be coupled to other interconnects and/or transistors.
The frame 206 is coupled to the die 204. The frame 206 may be a means for structural support. The frame 206 may be configured to provide structural support and stability for the die 204. As will be further described below, the size of the frame 206 enables the die 204 to have smaller connections and higher density connections with the substrate 202. The frame 206 may be coupled along a periphery (e.g., perimeter, boundary, border, margin, edge, rim) of the die 204. For example, the frame 206 may follow the edge (or near the edge) of the die 204. The frame 206 may coupled to the passivation layer 242. In some implementations, the passivation layer 242 may have openings such that the frame 206 may be coupled (e.g., electrically coupled) to the die 204 and/or the piezoelectric layers 240. In some implementations, the frame 206 may have a profile that is S shaped. In some implementations, the frame 206 and the solder interconnect 210 may be coupled to ground. In some implementations, the frame 206 and/or the solder interconnect 210 may be configured as a shield (e.g., electromagnetic (EM) shield, means for shielding, means for EM shielding, compartmental shielding). This may be the case when the frame 206 and the solder interconnect 210 are coupled to ground. Moreover, any metal that is formed (e.g., deposited) on the exposed side of the die, and that is electrically coupled to the frame 206 may be configured as a shield.
The die 204 is coupled to the substrate 202 through the frame 206 and the solder interconnect 210. The solder interconnect 210 may be a means for wettable interconnecting. The solder interconnect 210 is coupled to frame 206 and the substrate 202. The solder interconnect 210 may be coupled along the frame 206 such that the solder interconnect 210 forms a wall between the die 204 and the substrate 202. A cavity 205 may be formed between the substrate 202, the die 204, the frame 206 and the solder interconnect 210. The cavity 205 may be a hermetically sealed cavity. For example, the cavity 205 may be hermetically sealed when passivation layers (e.g., 224, 242) with hermetic properties are used. In some implementations, there may be more than one cavity (e.g., more than one hermetically sealed cavity) located between the substrate 202, the die 204, the frame 206 and the solder interconnect 210. The wall(s) of the cavity 205 may be formed by the solder interconnect 210 and the frame 206.
The frame 206 and the solder interconnect 210 may provide sufficient mechanical stability for the die 204 so that smaller and thinner interconnects may be used to couple the die 204 to the substrate 202, which may allow for high density interconnects between the die 204 and the substrate 202. The smaller and thinner interconnects do no need to be as thick or wide because the frame 206 and the solder interconnect 210 may provide enough strength for the large force that the die 204 may be subjected to during a fabrication process that couples the die 204 to the substrate 202. In some implementations, the size, shape and/or configuration of the frame 206 is such that at least a majority of a load that is applied to the die 204 goes through the frame 206. The frame 206 may have a thickness in a range of about 5-25 micrometers (μm) and a width in a range of about 20-50 micrometers (μm). The solder interconnect 210 may have a height in a range of about 10-50 micrometers (μm). The solder interconnect 210 may have a width in a range of about 20-50 micrometers (μm).
Another technical advantage of the frame 206 is that it allows the solder interconnect 210 to be much smaller in size (e.g., smaller height), thus reducing the standoff height between the die 204 and the substrate 202. This in turn, may reduce the air pocket that is located between the die 204 and the substrate 202, which reduces the likelihood of popcorning (where the air pockets expands, pushes up against components, and damages one or more components) during a fabrication process (e.g., during solder reflow) of the device.
The die 204 may be coupled to the substrate 202 through an interconnect 246 and the solder interconnect 212. The interconnect 246 may be coupled to the piezoelectric layers 240 and the solder interconnect 212. The interconnect 246 may be coupled to the die 204 through the piezoelectric layers 240. The piezoelectric layers 240 may be optional. The solder interconnect 212 may be coupled to an interconnect (e.g., via, pad) from the plurality of interconnects 222. The interconnect 246 and/or the solder interconnect 212 may be configured to provide an electrical path for a signal (e.g., input/output signal, power, ground). In some implementations, the interconnect 246 and/or the solder interconnect 212 may be configured as a heat sink. In some implementations, the interconnect 246 may be a micro interconnect and the solder interconnect 212 may be a micro solder interconnect. The solder interconnect 212 may have a height in a range of about 35-80 micrometers (μm).
The encapsulation layer 208 encapsulates the die 204. The encapsulation layer 208 may also be formed around the frame 206 and the solder interconnect 210. Different implementations may use different materials for the encapsulation layer 208. For example, the encapsulation layer 208 may include a mold, a resin and/or an epoxy.
In some implementations, one or more spacers may be provided with the device. One or more of these spacers may help control the position of the solder interconnect 210 on the substrate 202. As will be further described below, a spacer may be part of the substrate or may be a separate component from the substrate.
The device 300 includes similar components and/or configurations as the device 200 of
The spacer 302 may define a region that can include the die 204. In some implementations, the device 300 may include several spacers 302 that define different regions, where each region may include one or more dies. In some implementations, a region defined by spacers 302 may include several dies that are stacked on top of each other and/or positioned laterally relative to each other.
A passivation layer 224 may be formed over the spacers 302. There may openings over the spacers 302, which may provide openings for solder interconnects to be coupled to the spacers 302. For example, when there is an opening in the passivation layer 242 over the spacer 302, there might be an interconnect (e.g., metal layer) over the spacer 302 such that a solder interconnect may be coupled to the interconnect. The interconnect may be coupled to the plurality of interconnects 222 from the substrate 202.
Having described various examples of devices that includes a die with a frame, a sequence for fabricating a device that includes a die with a frame will now be described below.
It should be noted that the sequence of
Stage 1, as shown in
Stage 2, illustrates a state after one or more piezoelectric layers 240 are formed over the wafer 500. Forming the one or more piezoelectric layers may be part of a front end of line (FEOL) processing. In some implementations, FEOL processing may include forming the circuits (e.g., transistors) and the piezoelectric layers. The one or more piezoelectric layers 240 may form the functional region of a die. The functional region of the die may include circuits (e.g., the transistors) and/or the piezoelectric layer(s). A plating process may be used to form the one or more piezoelectric layers 240. Each die may have a separate functional region. For example, each unsliced die of the wafer may have one or more piezoelectric layers 240 and/or transistors.
Stage 3, illustrates a state after a passivation layer 242 is formed over a surface of the wafer 500 and the one or more piezoelectric layers 240. The passivation layer 242 may be deposited over the one or more piezoelectric layers 240. There may be openings (e.g., 546) in the passivation layer 242. The openings may allow one or more electrical connections to the die and/or the piezoelectric layer(s). In some implementations, the passivation layer 242 is optional.
Stage 4, as shown in
Stage 5, illustrates a state after solder interconnects 510 and 512 are formed. The solder interconnects 510 and/or 512 may be pasted over the frame 206 and/or the interconnect 246. However, different implementations may form the solder interconnects 510 and 512 over the frame 206 and the interconnect 246 differently.
Stage 6, illustrates a state after the wafer 500 has been singulated into several dies 204. Each die may include transistors for circuits and interconnects. Each die may also include a respective frame 2056. The wafer 500 may be singulated using a mechanical process (e.g., saw), a chemical process and/or a laser process (e.g., laser ablation). Stage 6 also illustrates that different dies may have different dimensions relative to the frame 206. For example, the first die (e.g., 204) has lateral peripheral dimensions that is less than the lateral peripheral dimensions of the frame 206; the second die (e.g., 204) has lateral peripheral dimensions that is less or about the same as the lateral peripheral dimensions of the frame 206; and the third die (e.g., 204) has lateral peripheral dimensions that is less than the lateral peripheral dimensions of the frame 206. Any of the dies described in stage 6 may be used as the die described in any of the devices mentioned in the disclosure. It is noted that the dies may have lateral peripheral dimensions that is greater than the lateral peripheral dimensions of the frame.
In some implementations, fabricating a die that includes a frame includes several processes.
It should be noted that the sequence of
The method provides (at 605) a wafer (e.g., 500). The wafer may include several unsliced dies. The wafer may include a substrate (e.g., silicon) and a plurality of circuits. In some implementations, the wafer is a wafer after a front end of line (FEOL) processing or part of a FEOL processing has been performed. The FEOL processing may form transistors over a substrate (e.g., silicon) and/or the piezoelectric layer(s).
The method forms (at 610) one or more piezoelectric layers (e.g., 240) over the wafer. The one or more piezoelectric layers 240 may form the functional region of a die. The functional region of the die may include the circuits (e.g., transistors) and/or the piezoelectric layer(s). A plating process may be used to form the one or more piezoelectric layers 240. Each die may have a separate functional region. For example, each unsliced die of the wafer may have one or more piezoelectric layers 240 and/or transistors. Forming the one or more piezoelectric layers may be part of a front end of line (FEOL) processing.
The method forms (at 615) a passivation layer (e.g., 242) over a surface of the wafer and the one or more piezoelectric layers. The passivation layer may be deposited over the one or more piezoelectric layers. There may be openings (e.g., 546) over the passivation layer. The openings may allow one or more electrical connections to the die and/or the piezoelectric layer(s).
The method forms (at 620) a frame (e.g., 206) over the wafer, the passivation layer and/or the one or more piezoelectric layers. The method may also form (at 620) one or more interconnects (e.g., 246) over the one or more piezoelectric layers 240 through the opening(s) 546 of the passivation layer 242. A plating process may be used to form the frame 206 and the interconnect 246. In some implementations, several interconnects 246 and/or several frames 206 may be formed. In some implementations, forming the frame 206 and/or interconnect 246 may be part of a back end of line (BEOL) processing. The BEOL processing may form interconnects over the transistors and/or the piezoelectric layer(s).
The method forms (at 625) solder interconnects (e.g., 510, 512) over the frame and/or the interconnects. For example, the solder interconnects 510 and/or 512 may be pasted over the frame 206 and/or the interconnect 246. However, different implementations may form the solder interconnects 510 and 512 over the frame 206 and the interconnect 246 differently.
The method slices (at 630) the wafer (e.g., 500) into several dies (e.g., 204). Each die may include transistors for circuits and interconnects. The wafer may be singulated using a mechanical process (e.g., saw) and/or a laser process (e.g., laser ablation).
Exemplary Sequence for Fabricating a Device that Includes a Die Comprising a Frame
It should be noted that the sequence of
Stage 1, as shown in
Stage 2 illustrates a state after a dielectric layer 620 is formed over the dielectric layer(s) 220 and the plurality of interconnects 222. The dielectric layer 620 may be the same material or a different material as the dielectric layer 220. A lamination process may be used to form the dielectric layer 620. In some implementations, the dielectric layer 620 may include several dielectric layers.
Stage 3 illustrates a state after one or more cavities 602 are formed in the dielectric layer 620. In some implementations, the dielectric layer 620 is considered part of the dielectric layer(s) 220. Different implementations may form the cavities 602 differently, leaving a spacer 302. The spacer 302 may be considered part of the substrate 202. In some implementations, the substrate 202 includes the spacer 302. The spacer 302 may be made from the dielectric layer 620 and may include interconnects. For example, a laser process may be used to selectively remove portions of the dielectric layer 620. In some implementations, a photo etching process (e.g., photo lithography process) may be used to selectively remove portions of the dielectric layer 620. Once the cavities 602 are formed some interconnects of the plurality of interconnects 222 may be exposed.
Stage 4, as shown in
Stage 5, illustrates a state after the solder interconnects 610 are provided over interconnect 222a and interconnect 222b. Stage 5 also illustrates the solder interconnect 612 provided over interconnect 222c.
Stage 6, as shown in
Stage 7, as shown in
Stage 8, illustrates a state after an encapsulation layer 208 is provided over the die 204 and the substrate 202. Different implementations may provide the encapsulation layer 208 over the substrate 202 and the die 204 by using various processes. For example, the encapsulation layer 208 may be provided over the substrate 202 and the die 204 by using a compression and transfer molding process, a sheet molding process, or a liquid molding process. Stage 8 may illustrate the device 300 of
Exemplary Device Comprising a Die with Frame, and a Substrate Comprising an Embedded Component
In some implementations, a substrate may include one or more embedded components. A component may include a passive device (e.g., inductor) and/or a die.
The device 800 includes similar components and/or configurations as the device 300 of
The device 900 includes similar components and/or configurations as the device 800 of
The device 900 include the first component 804, which is embedded in the substrate 902. The substrate 902 may include one or more dielectric layers 220. The first component 804 may be an embedded component. The first component 804 may be a passive device (e.g., inductor) and/or a die. The first component 804 is coupled to the interconnect 924. The first component 804 is surrounded by the dielectric layers 220. The first component 804 may be electrically coupled to the die 204 through the interconnect 924, the solder interconnect 212, the interconnect 246 and the one or more piezoelectric layer(s) 240. In some implementations, the first component 804 may bypass the one or more piezoelectric layer(s) 240 when electrically coupled to the die 204.
The spacer 922 may extend into the dielectric layers 220. The spacer 922 may be coupled to the first component 804. The spacer 922 may be configured to couple to ground. The spacer 922 is coupled to the solder interconnect 210. The spacer 922, the solder interconnect 210, and the frame 206 may help form one or more cavities 205 between the die 204 and the substrate 902. The one or more cavities 205 may be hermetically sealed cavities.
In some implementations, a metal layer 944 may be located over the back side of the die 204. In addition, a passivation layer 948 may be located over the metal layer 944. The passivation layer 948 and the metal layer 944 are further described in
Having described various examples of devices that includes a die with a frame, a spacer and an embedded component, a sequence for fabricating a device that includes a die with a frame will now be described below.
Exemplary Sequence for Fabricating a Device that Includes a Substrate Comprising a Spacer and a Die Comprising a Frame
It should be noted that the sequence of
Stage 1, as shown in
Stage 2 illustrates a state after interconnects 1002 are formed over the carrier 1000. The interconnects 1002 may be interconnects from the plurality of interconnects 222. A plating process may be used to form the interconnects 1002.
Stage 3 illustrates a state after a dielectric layer 1020 is formed over the interconnects 1002 and the carrier 1000. A lamination process may be used to form the dielectric layer 1020.
Stage 4 illustrates a state after one or more cavities 1003 are formed in the dielectric layer 1020. A laser process (e.g., laser ablation) or a photo etching process (e.g., photolithography process) may be used to form the one or more cavities 1003.
Stage 5 illustrates a state after interconnects 1004 are formed over the dielectric layer 1020. The interconnects 1004 may be interconnects from the plurality of interconnects 222. A plating process may be used to form the interconnects 1004.
Stage 6, as shown in
Stage 7 illustrates a state after a dielectric layer 1040 is formed over the dielectric layer 1020. The dielectric layer 1040 laterally surrounds the first component 804. In some implementations, the dielectric layer 1040 may also be formed over the first component 804. The dielectric layer 1040 may be made of the same material as the dielectric layer 1020.
Stage 8 illustrates a state after interconnects 1042 are formed over the dielectric layer 1040. The interconnects 1042 may be interconnects from the plurality of interconnects 222. A plating process may be used to form the interconnects 1042. In some implementations, one or more cavities may have been formed in the dielectric layer 1040 and interconnects 1042 may be formed over the cavities of the dielectric layer 1040.
Stage 9 illustrates a state after a dielectric layer 1060 is formed over the dielectric layer 1040. The dielectric layer 1060 may be the same material as the dielectric layer 1020 and/or 1040. A lamination process may be used to form the dielectric layer 1060.
Stage 10, as shown in
Stage 11 illustrates a state after the interconnects 1062 and 1064 are formed over the dielectric layers 220. The dielectric layers 220 may represent the dielectric layers 1020, 1040 and 1060. The interconnects 1062 and 1064 may be coupled to the first component 804, which is embedded in the dielectric layer 220. Stage 11 may illustrate an example of the substrate 902.
Stage 12, as shown in
Stage 13 illustrates a state after a metal layer 968 is formed over the spacer 922 and the interconnect 924. A plating process may be used to form the metal layer 968. The metal layer 968 may be optional. The metal layer 968 may be the same material or a different material as the spacer 922.
Stage 14, as shown in
Stage 15 illustrates a state after the solder interconnects 1010 are provided over the spacer 922. Stage 15 also illustrates the solder interconnect 1012 provided over interconnect 924. The solder interconnects 1010 and 1012 may be provided over the metal layer 968.
Stage 16, as shown in
Stage 17, as shown in
Stage 18, illustrates a state after an encapsulation layer 208 is provided over the die 204 and the substrate 902. Different implementations may provide the encapsulation layer over the substrate and the die by using various processes. For example, the encapsulation layer 208 may be provided over the substrate 902 and the die 204 by using a compression and transfer molding process, a sheet molding process, or a liquid molding process. Stage 18 may illustrate the device 900 of
Exemplary Flow Diagram of a Method for Fabricating a Device that Includes Die Comprising a Frame
In some implementations, fabricating a device with a die that includes a frame includes several processes.
It should be noted that the sequence of
The method provides (at 1105) a substrate (e.g., 902, 202) that includes dielectric layers and interconnects. In some implementations, a semi additive process (SAP) and/or a modified semi additive process (mSAP) may be used to fabricate the substrate. Examples of fabricating a substrate are shown in
The method optionally embeds (at 1110) one or more components (e.g., first component 804, second component, third component) in the substrate. In some implementations, the one or more components are embedded while the substrate is fabricated. Examples of embedding one or more components are shown in
The method optionally provides (at 1115) spacers (e.g., 922, 302) over the substrate. In some implementations, the spacers (e.g., 302) may be part of the substrate, such as shown in
The method couples (at 1120) one or more dies (e.g., 204) to the substrate, where the die(s) includes a frame and piezoelectric layer(s). The piezoelectric layer(s) may be optional. The die(s) may include solder interconnects (e.g., 510, 512) over the frame (e.g., 206). The substrate may include a solder interconnects (e.g., 610, 612, 1010, 1012) on the plurality of interconnects (e.g., 222) of the substrate. The coupling of the die 204 to the substrate 202 may form one or more sealed cavities (e.g., one or more hermetically sealed cavities). Examples of coupling the die to the substrate are shown in
The method provides (at 1125) an encapsulation layer (e.g., 208) over the die (e.g., 204) and the substrate (e.g., 202, 902). The encapsulation layer may also be provided a spacer (e.g., 302, 922). Different implementations may provide the encapsulation layer over the substrate and the die by using various processes. For example, the encapsulation layer may be provided over the substrate and the die by using a compression and transfer molding process, a sheet molding process, or a liquid molding process.
Exemplary Devices Comprising a Die with Frame, and a Substrate Comprising an Embedded Component
In some implementations, a device may include several dies.
The front side of the die 1204 may include transistors and/or one or more piezoelectric layers 1240. The passivation layer 1242 may cover portions of the front side of the die 1204 and portions of one or more piezoelectric layers 1240. Portions of the front side of the die 1204 and/or portions of one or more piezoelectric layers 1240 may not be covered with the passivation layer 1242. The transistors and/or piezoelectric layers 1240 may be a functional region of the die 1204. The piezoelectric layers 1240 may be configured to operate as one or more acoustics for one or more RF filters for the die 1204.
The interconnect 1246 may be coupled to the piezoelectric layers 1240 and/or interconnects of the die 1204. The interconnect 1246 may also be coupled to interconnect 296 (e.g., coupled to the interconnect through the solder interconnect 1212). The interconnect 296 may be a through substrate via (TSV) of the die 204. The interconnect 296 may be coupled to interconnects and/or transistors of the die 204, and/or the piezoelectric layers 240. Some implementations may include a die 204 that includes several interconnects 296 (e.g., several TSVs). Some of these interconnects 296 may be configured to provide a path for ground. Some of these interconnects 296 may be coupled to the metal layer 944 and/or the solder interconnect 1210. A passivation layer 948 may be formed over the metal layer 944. The passivation layer 948 and the passivation layer 1242 may have hermetic properties. The die 204 (e.g., first die, lower die) may have full area metallization (e.g., metal layer 944) on the backside which is connected to the frame 1206 of the die 1204 (e.g., second die, upper die) through the solder connections (e.g., solder interconnect 1210) around its periphery. The back side ground plane (e.g., metal layer 944) on the die 204 (e.g., lower die) may be opened in areas where TSVs from the die 204 (e.g., lower die) needs to connect to the die 1204 (e.g., upper die). The result is an effective electrical shielding between the stacked dies.
The solder interconnect 1210, and the frame 1206 may help form one or more cavities 1205 between the die 1204 and the die 204. The one or more cavities 1205 may be hermetically sealed cavities.
The device 1200 includes the first component 804, which is embedded in the substrate 902. The substrate 902 may include one or more dielectric layers 220. The first component 804 may be an embedded component. The first component 804 may be a passive device (e.g., inductor) and/or a die. The first component 804 is coupled to the interconnect 924. The first component 804 is surrounded by the dielectric layers 220. The first component 804 may be electrically coupled to the die 204 through the interconnect 924, the solder interconnect 212, the interconnect 246 and the one or more piezoelectric layer(s) 240. In some implementations, the first component 804 may bypass the one or more piezoelectric layer(s) 240 when electrically coupled to the die 204.
The spacer 922 may extend into the dielectric layers 220. The spacer 922 may be coupled to the first component 804. The spacer 922 may be configured to couple to ground. The spacer 922 is coupled to the solder interconnect 210. The spacer 922, the solder interconnect 210, and the frame 206 may help form one or more cavities 205 between the die 204 and the substrate 902. The one or more cavities 205 may be hermetically sealed cavities.
The device 1200 include the substrate 902. However, in some implementations, the device 1200 may include other substrates described in the disclosure. For example, the device 1200 may include the substrate 202 and/or the spacer 302.
In some implementations, solder interconnects may be couple to the sidewalls of the spacer.
As mentioned above, some implementations may have dies with frames that are located laterally to each other.
The die 1404 is coupled to the substrate 202 through the frame 1406 and the solder interconnect 210. Similarly, the die 204 is coupled to the substrate 202 through the frame 206 and the solder interconnect 210. Thus, the die 204 and the die 1404 both share the solder interconnect 210. This may occur, when the frame 206 and the frame 1406 are configured to couple to ground. This configuration allows dies to be close to each other, since the solder interconnect 210 can both be shared by the frame 206 and the frame 1406. The result is a device 1400 with a much smaller footprint.
One or more of the components, processes, features, and/or functions illustrated in
The word “exemplary” is used herein to mean “serving as an example, instance, or illustration.” Any implementation or aspect described herein as “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other aspects of the disclosure. Likewise, the term “aspects” does not require that all aspects of the disclosure include the discussed feature, advantage or mode of operation. The term “coupled” is used herein to refer to the direct or indirect coupling between two objects. For example, if object A physically touches object B, and object B touches object C, then objects A and C may still be considered coupled to one another—even if they do not directly physically touch each other. It is further noted that the term “over” as used in the present application in the context of one component located over another component, may be used to mean a component that is on another component and/or in another component (e.g., on a surface of a component or embedded in a component). Thus, for example, a first component that is over the second component may mean that (1) the first component is over the second component, but not directly touching the second component, (2) the first component is on (e.g., on a surface of) the second component, and/or (3) the first component is in (e.g., embedded in) the second component. The term “about ‘value X’”, or “approximately value X”, as used in the disclosure means within 10 percent of the ‘value X’. For example, a value of about 1 or approximately 1, would mean a value in a range of 0.9-1.1.
In some implementations, an interconnect is an element or component of a device or package that allows or facilitates an electrical connection between two points, elements and/or components. In some implementations, an interconnect may include a trace, a via, a pad, a pillar, a redistribution metal layer, and/or an under bump metallization (UBM) layer. In some implementations, an interconnect is an electrically conductive material that may be configured to provide an electrical path for a signal (e.g., a data signal, ground or power). An interconnect may be part of a circuit. An interconnect may include more than one element or component. An interconnect may be defined by one or more interconnects.
Also, it is noted that various disclosures contained herein may be described as a process that is depicted as a flowchart, a flow diagram, a structure diagram, or a block diagram. Although a flowchart may describe the operations as a sequential process, many of the operations can be performed in parallel or concurrently. In addition, the order of the operations may be re-arranged. A process is terminated when its operations are completed.
The various features of the disclosure described herein can be implemented in different systems without departing from the disclosure. It should be noted that the foregoing aspects of the disclosure are merely examples and are not to be construed as limiting the disclosure. The description of the aspects of the present disclosure is intended to be illustrative, and not to limit the scope of the claims. As such, the present teachings can be readily applied to other types of apparatuses and many alternatives, modifications, and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art.