This application claims priority to and the benefit under 35 U.S.C. § 119 to Korean Patent Application No. 10-2023-0051500 filed in the Korean Intellectual Property Office on Apr. 19, 2023, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.
The present disclosure relates to semiconductor packages.
The semiconductor industry field is seeking to improve an integration density so that more passive or active devices may be integrated in a given region. Among them, as a technology development for miniaturizing a circuit line width of the front end semiconductor process gradually faces limitations, in the semiconductor industry field, a semiconductor package that protects the semiconductor chip on which the integrated circuit is formed is lightweight, thin, down-sized, higher speed and multifunctional, and the semiconductor package with high integration density is developed to supplement the limitations of the front end semiconductor process.
When the semiconductor package is lightweight, thin, down-sized, higher speed and multifunctional, more power is consumed per unit volume of the semiconductor package, which causes a temperature inside the semiconductor package to increase. Particularly, in a package on package (POP), since a molding material and a back-side redistribution layer (BRDL) structure are positioned on a 3D IC (Three Dimensional Integrated Circuit) structure, it becomes difficult to dissipate the heat generated in the 3D integrated circuit (3D IC) structure in an upward direction.
In order to efficiently dissipate the heat generated in the package-on-package (POP) in response to the temperature increasing of the package-on-package (POP), the package on package (POP) may have components that are disposed asymmetrically.
Specifically, the lower package of the package-on-package (POP) may include the three-dimensional integrated circuit (3D IC) structure disposed biasedly from the center of the front-side redistribution layer (FRDL) structure to one side direction, and conductive posts biasedly disposed from the center of the front-side redistribution layer (FRDL) structure to the direction of the other side opposite to one side.
In addition, the upper package of the package on package (POP) may include a memory structure disposed biasedly from the center of the back-side redistribution layer (FRDL) structure to one side direction, and heat slugs that are biasedly disposed from the center of the back-side redistribution layer (BRDL) structure to the direction of the other side opposite to one side.
According to this asymmetric package-on-package (POP), a signal/power may be connected by disposing the memory structure on the conductive posts, and the heat generated in the three-dimensional integration circuit (3D IC) structure may be efficiently dissipated by disposing the heat slug on the three-dimensional integrated circuit (3D IC) structure.
However, in the asymmetric package-on-package (POP), a warpage may occur due to a difference in coefficients of thermal expansions (CTEs) between asymmetrically disposed materials. For example, the part where the conductive posts are positioned has a relatively lower silicon ratio than the part where the three-dimensional integrated circuit (3D IC) structure is positioned, which causes the imbalance of the thermal expansion coefficient (CTE).
As such, if the imbalance of the thermal expansion coefficient (CTE) in the asymmetric package-on-package (POP) is not resolved, the warpage may occur in the semiconductor package, and the operation speed of the semiconductor package may slow down, resulting in problems with a product reliability.
Therefore, it is necessary to develop a new semiconductor package technology capable of improving the imbalance of thermal expansion coefficient (CTE) in the asymmetric package-on-package (POP).
In some example embodiments an improved imbalance of thermal expansion coefficient (CTE) may be provided in an asymmetric package-on-package (PoP) according to a semiconductor package in which first conductive posts electrically connecting a front-side redistribution layer structure and a back-side redistribution layer structure are disposed on one side of a three-dimensional integrated circuit (3D IC) structure, second conductive posts are disposed on the other side of the three-dimensional integrated circuit (3D IC) structure, a 3D solenoid inductor formed of the second conductive posts, redistribution lines at the uppermost of the front-side redistribution layer structure, and redistribution lines at the lowermost of the back-side redistribution layer structure.
A semiconductor package according to some example embodiments may include a first redistribution layer structure including first redistribution lines; a first semiconductor structure on the first redistribution layer structure; a plurality of first conductive posts on the first redistribution layer structure and next to a first side of the first semiconductor structure; a plurality of second conductive posts on the first redistribution layer structure and next to a second side opposite to the first side of the first semiconductor structure; a molding material molding the first semiconductor structure, the plurality of first conductive posts, and the plurality of second conductive posts, on the first redistribution layer structure; a second redistribution layer structure including second redistributions lines on the molding material; a second semiconductor structure on the second redistribution layer structure; a heat dissipation structure on the second redistribution layer structure; and a 3D solenoid inductor including, some of the plurality of second conductive posts, the first redistribution lines at an uppermost portion of the first redistribution layer structure, and the second redistribution lines at a lowermost portion of the second redistribution layer structure.
A semiconductor package according to some example embodiments includes a first redistribution layer structure including first redistribution lines; a 3D integrated circuit structure on the first redistribution layer structure and including a first semiconductor die and a second semiconductor die on the first semiconductor die; a plurality of first conductive posts on the first redistribution layer structure and disposed next to a first side of the 3D integrated circuit structure; a plurality of second conductive posts on the first redistribution layer structure and next to a second side opposite to the first side of the 3D integrated circuit structure; a molding material molding the 3D integrated circuit structure, the plurality of first conductive posts, and the plurality of second conductive posts, on the first redistribution layer structure; a second redistribution layer structure including second redistribution lines on the molding material; a semiconductor structure on the second redistribution layer structure; a dummy die on the second redistribution layer structure; and a 3D solenoid inductor including, some of the plurality of second conductive posts, the first redistribution lines at an uppermost portion of the first redistribution layer structure, and the second redistribution lines at a lowermost portion of the second redistribution layer structure.
A semiconductor package according to an embodiment includes a first redistribution layer structure including first redistribution lines; a system on chip (SoC) on the first redistribution layer structure; a plurality of first conductive posts on the first redistribution layer structure and disposed next to a first side of the system on a chip (SoC); a plurality of second conductive posts on the first redistribution layer structure and next to a second side opposite to the first side of the system on a chip (SoC); a first molding material molding the system on chip (SoC), the plurality of first conductive posts, and the plurality of second conductive posts, on the first redistribution layer structure; a second redistribution layer structure including second redistribution lines on the first molding material; a RFIC chip on the second redistribution layer structure; a memory chip on the second redistribution layer structure; a heat slug on the second redistribution layer structure; a second molding material molding the RFIC chip, the memory chip, and the heat slug, on the second redistribution layer structure; and a 3D solenoid inductor including, some of the plurality of second conductive posts, first redistribution lines at an uppermost portion of the first redistribution layer structure, and second redistribution lines at a lowermost portion of the second redistribution layer structure.
An asymmetric package on package (POP) has a merit of efficiently dissipating heat generated in a three-dimensional integrated circuit (3D IC) structure and a drawback of an imbalance of thermal expansion coefficient (CTE), which may cause a warpage.
According to example embodiments, the semiconductor package in which the first conductive posts electrically connecting the front-side redistribution layer structure and the back-side redistribution layer structure are disposed on one side of the three-dimensional integrated circuit (3D IC) structure, the second conductive posts are disposed on the other side of the three-dimensional integrated circuit (3D IC) structure, and the second conductive posts, the redistribution lines at the top of the front-side redistribution layer structure, and the redistribution lines at the bottom of the back-side redistribution layer structure constitute the 3D solenoid inductor may be provided.
As a result, in the asymmetric package on package (POP), while maintaining the merit of efficiently dissipating heat, it may be possible to reduce or prevent the warpage may occur due to the imbalance of the thermal expansion coefficient (CTE).
In addition, in some example embodiments, by constructing the 3D solenoid inductor with the second conductive posts, the redistribution lines at the top of the front-side redistribution layer structure, and the redistribution lines at the bottom of the back-side redistribution layer structure, a Q Factor of the inductor may be improved, a power consumption may be reduced, and a noise may be reduced.
Hereinafter, example embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings so that a person of an ordinary skill in the art is enabled to perform the inventive concepts. As those skilled in the art would realize, the described example embodiments may be modified in various different ways, all without departing from the spirit or scope of the present disclosure.
The drawings and description are to be regarded as illustrative in nature and not restrictive. Like reference numerals designate like elements throughout the specification.
Further, since sizes and thicknesses of constituent members shown in the accompanying drawings are arbitrarily given for better understanding and ease of description, the present disclosure is not limited to the illustrated sizes and thicknesses.
Throughout the present specification, when any one part is referred to as being “connected (joined, contacted, and coupled) to” another part, it means that any one part and another part are “directly connected to” each other or are “indirectly connected to” each other with the other part interposed therebetween. In addition, unless explicitly described to the contrary, the word “comprise”, and variations such as “comprises” or “comprising”, will be understood to imply the inclusion of stated elements but not the exclusion of any other elements.
It will be understood that when an element such as a layer, film, region, or substrate is referred to as being “on” another element, it can be directly on the other element or intervening elements may also be present. In contrast, when an element is referred to as being “directly on” another element, there are no intervening elements present. Further, in the specification, the word “on” or “above” means positioned on or below the object portion, and does not necessarily mean positioned on the upper side of the object portion based on a gravitational direction.
Further, in the specification, the phrase “on a plane” means when an object portion is viewed from above, and the phrase “on a cross-section” means when a cross-section taken by vertically cutting an object portion is viewed from the side.
Hereinafter, semiconductor packages and semiconductor package manufacturing methods of some example embodiments will be described with reference to drawings.
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In some example embodiments, the semiconductor package 100 may include a package on package (POP). In some example embodiments, the semiconductor package 100 may include a fan out wafer level package (a fan out wafer level package; FOWLP) or a fan out panel level package (a fan out panel level package; FOPLP).
The front-side redistribution layer structure 110 may include a first dielectric material layer 111, first redistribution vias 112, first redistribution lines 113, second redistribution vias 114, and second redistribution lines 115 disposed in the first dielectric material layer 111. In other example embodiments, the front-side redistribution layer structure 110 including fewer or greater numbers of the redistribution lines and the redistribution vias is included in the scope of the present disclosure.
The first dielectric material layer 111 protects and insulates the first redistribution vias 112, the first redistribution lines 113, the second redistribution vias 114, and the second redistribution lines 115. On the upper surface of the first dielectric material layer 111, the three-dimensional integrated circuit (3D IC) structure 130 including the first semiconductor die 140 and the second semiconductor die 150, the first conductive posts 170, and the second conductive posts 170A may be disposed. The external connecting structure 120 may be disposed on the bottom surface of the first dielectric material layer 111.
The first redistribution via 112 may be disposed between the first redistribution line 113 and the conductive pad 121 of the external connecting structure 120. The first redistribution via 112 may electrically connect the first redistribution line 113 and the conductive pad 121 in a vertical direction. The first redistribution line 113 may be disposed between the first redistribution via 112 and the second redistribution via 114. The first redistribution line 113 may electrically connect the first redistribution via 112 and the second redistribution via 114 in a horizontal direction. The second redistribution via 114 may be disposed between the first redistribution line 113 and the second redistribution line 115. The second redistribution via 114 electrically connect the first redistribution line 113 and the second redistribution line 115 in the vertical direction. The second redistribution line 115 may be disposed between the second redistribution via 114 and the first conductive posts 170, and between the second redistribution via 114 and the second conductive posts 170A. The second redistribution line 115 may electrically connect the second redistribution via 114 and the first conductive posts 170, and the second redistribution via 114 and the second conductive posts 170A in the horizontal direction.
The external connecting structure 120 may be disposed on the bottom surface of the front-side redistribution layer structure 110. The external connecting structure 120 may include conductive pads 121, an insulation layer 122, and external connecting members 123. The conductive pad 121 may electrically connect the first redistribution via 112 of the front-side redistribution layer structure 110 and the external connecting member 123. The insulation layer 122 may include a plurality of openings for a soldering. The insulation layer 122 prevents or reduces in likelihood the external connecting member 123 from being short-circuited. The external connecting member 123 may electrically connect the semiconductor package 100 to an external device.
The three-dimensional integrated circuit (3D IC) structure 130 may be disposed on the upper surface of the front-side redistribution layer structure 110. The three-dimensional integrated circuit (3D IC) structure 130 may include the first semiconductor die 140 and the second semiconductor die 150. In some example embodiments, the three-dimensional integrated circuit (3D IC) structure 130 may include a system on chip (SOC).
The first semiconductor die 140 may be disposed on the upper surface of the front-side redistribution layer structure 110. In some example embodiments, the first semiconductor die 140 may include a central processing unit (CPU) or a graphic processing unit (GPU). The first semiconductor die 140 may include a connection member 141 and may be electrically connected to the second redistribution line 115 of the front-side redistribution layer structure 110 through the connection member 141. In some example embodiments, the connection member 141 may include micro bumps.
In the three-dimensional integrated circuit (3D IC) structure 130 including the first semiconductor die 140 and the second semiconductor die 150 on the first semiconductor die 140, since the second semiconductor die 150 is disposed away from the front-side redistribution layer structure 110 that transmits a signal and a power, a through silicon via (TSV; not shown) may be disposed within the first semiconductor die 140 and is connected to the second semiconductor die 150 to increase the speed at which the second semiconductor die 150 receives and responds to signals and power.
The second semiconductor die 150 may be disposed on the upper surface of the first semiconductor die 140. In some example embodiments, the second semiconductor die 150 may include a communication chip or sensor. The second semiconductor die 150 includes a connection member 151 and may be electrically connected to the first semiconductor die 140 through the connection member 151. In some example embodiments, the connection member 151 may include micro bumps. An insulating member 152 may be disposed between the first semiconductor die 140 and the second semiconductor die 150. The insulating member 152 surrounds and insulates the connection members 151 between the first semiconductor die 140 and the second semiconductor die 150.
Since an inductor occupies a large area in configuring an RFIC chip, and a Q-Factor of the inductor plays an important role in determining an output power and a noise performance, the size and performance of the inductor occupy an important part in the design of the RFIC chip. Therefore, instead of manufacturing the inductor in a back end of line of a Front-End Process of manufacturing the semiconductor chip, if the inductor is manufactured in a back-end process of manufacturing the semiconductor package, the size and performance of the inductor may be improved.
In addition, if the inductor is buried inside the semiconductor chip, a magnetic interference may be induced in a signal/power transmission network having a fine gap formed in the semiconductor chip due to the inductor. Therefore, if the inductor is disposed within the semiconductor package, not inside the semiconductor chip, and the inductor is separated from the signal/power transmission network with a fine gap formed within the semiconductor chip, it is possible to prevent or reduce in likelihood the magnetic interference from being caused to the signal/power transmission network having the fine gap formed in the semiconductor chip.
In addition, in a package on package (POP) formed in an asymmetric structure to efficiently dissipate heat generated in the three-dimensional integrated circuit (3D IC) structure, in order to prevent or reduce in likelihood a warpage caused by the difference in the coefficient of thermal expansions (CTEs) between each asymmetrically disposed material, the 3D solenoid inductor 160 may be disposed on the opposite side of the first conductive posts 170 with the three-dimensional integrated circuit (3D IC) structure 130 interposed therebetween.
In the package on package (POP) formed of an asymmetric structure including the first conductive posts 170 disposed next to one side of the three-dimensional integrated circuit (3D IC) structure 130, the 3D solenoid inductor 160 may be disposed next to the other side opposite to one side of the three-dimensional integrated circuit (3D IC) structure 130 where the first conductive posts 170 are disposed. Thus, by including the 3D solenoid inductor 160 in the semiconductor package 100, it is possible to provide the inductor with improved size and performance, and to prevent or reduce in likelihood the magnetic interference from being caused to the signal/power transmission network having the fine gap formed in the semiconductor chip. In addition, it is possible to prevent or reduce in likelihood the warpage caused by the difference in coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) between each material.
The first conductive posts 170 may be disposed on the upper surface of the front-side redistribution layer structure 110. The first conductive posts 170 may be disposed next to one side of the three-dimensional integrated circuit (3D IC) structure 130. The first conductive post 170 may be disposed while penetrating the first molding material 180. The side of the first conductive post 170 may be surrounded by the first molding material 180. The first conductive post 170 may electrically connect the second redistribution line 115 of the front-side redistribution layer structure 110 and the third redistribution via 192 of the back-side redistribution layer structure 190. The first conductive post 170 may be electrically connected to the three-dimensional integrated circuit (3D IC) structure 130 through the front-side redistribution layer structure 110.
The second conductive posts 170A may be disposed on the upper surface of the front-side redistribution layer structure 110. The second conductive posts 170A may be disposed next to the other side opposite to one side of the three-dimensional integrated circuit (3D IC) structure 130 in which the first conductive posts 170 are disposed. The second conductive posts 170A may be disposed while penetrating the first molding material 180. The side of the second conductive post 170A may be surrounded by the first molding material 180. The second conductive posts 170A may electrically connect the second redistribution line 115 of the front-side redistribution layer structure 110 and the third redistribution via 192 of the back-side redistribution layer structure 190. The second conductive post 170A may form the 3D solenoid inductor 160. The number of second conductive posts 170A forming the 3D solenoid inductor 160 may be 4 or more. The second conductive post 170A may be electrically insulated from the three-dimensional integrated circuit (3D IC) structure 130. The number of second conductive posts 170A may be less than the number of first conductive posts 170.
The first molding material 180, on the front-side redistribution layer structure 110, may mold the three-dimensional integrated circuit (3D IC) structure 130 including the first semiconductor die 140 and the second semiconductor die 150, the first conductive posts 170, and the second conductive posts 170A.
The back-side redistribution layer structure 190 may be disposed on the first molding material 180. The back-side redistribution layer structure 190 may include a second dielectric material layer 191, and a third redistribution vias 192, a third redistribution lines 193, and a fourth redistribution vias 194 within the second dielectric material layer 191. In other example embodiments, the redistribution layer structure including fewer or greater numbers of redistribution lines and redistribution vias is included in the scope of the present disclosure.
The second dielectric material layer 191 protects and insulates the third redistribution vias 192, the third redistribution lines 193, and the fourth redistribution vias 194. The memory structure 210, the heat dissipation structure 220, and the semiconductor structure 230 may be disposed on the upper surface of the second dielectric material layer 191. The first conductive posts 170, the second conductive posts 170A, and the first molding material 180 may be disposed on the bottom surface of the second dielectric material layer 191.
The third redistribution via 192 may be disposed between the first conductive posts 170 and the third redistribution line 193, between the second conductive posts 170A and the third redistribution line 193. The third redistribution via 192 may electrically connect the first conductive posts 170 and the third redistribution line 193, and the second conductive posts 170A and the third redistribution line 193 in the vertical direction. The third redistribution line 193 may be disposed between the third redistribution via 192 and the fourth redistribution via 194. The third redistribution line 193 may electrically connect the third redistribution via 192 and the fourth redistribution via 194 in the horizontal direction. The fourth redistribution via 194 may be disposed between the third redistribution line 193 and the connection member 212 of the memory structure 210, between the third redistribution line 193 and the adhesion member 221 of the heat dissipation structure 220, and between the third redistribution line 193 and the connection member 232 of the semiconductor structure 230. The fourth redistribution via 194 electrically connect the third redistribution line 193 and the connection member 212 of the memory structure 210, the third redistribution line 193 and the adhesion member 221 of the heat dissipation structure 220, and the third redistribution line 193 and the connection member 232 of the semiconductor structure 230 in the vertical direction.
The memory structure (a third semiconductor die) 210 may be disposed on the back-side redistribution layer structure 190. The memory structure 210 may include a single chip such as DRAM or multiple chips such as high bandwidth memory (HBM). The memory structure 210 may include a connection member 212 and an insulation layer 213. The connection member 212 may electrically connect the memory structure 210 and the back-side redistribution layer structure 190. In some example embodiments, connection member 212 may include a micro bump or a solder ball. The insulation layer 213 may include a plurality of openings for a soldering. The insulation layer 213 prevents or reduces in likelihood the connection member 212 from being short-circuited. In some example embodiments, the insulation layer 213 may include a solder resist.
The heat dissipation structure 220 may be disposed on the back-side redistribution layer structure 190. The heat dissipation structure 220 may include heat slugs. The heat slug may also be referred to as a heat sink or a heat spreader. A region of a footprint of the heat dissipation structure 220 may be included within a region of a footprint of the three-dimensional integrated circuit (3D IC) structure 130. The heat dissipation structure 220 may dissipate heat generated from the three-dimensional integrated circuit (3D IC) structure 130 and improve thermal characteristics of the semiconductor package.
The heat dissipation structure 220 may be adhered on the back-side redistribution layer structure 190 by the adhesion member 221. In some example embodiments, the adhesion member 221 may use a material with excellent heat transfer characteristics. In some example embodiments, the adhesion member 221 may include a thermal interface material (TIM). The thermal interface material (TIM) is a material that is inserted to improve thermal coupling between a device for discharging heat and a heat dissipating device. The thermal interface material (TIM) serves to reduce a thermal contact resistance by filling the air layer of the contact surface between the device for discharging heat and the heat dissipating device.
The semiconductor structure (a fourth semiconductor die) 230 may be disposed on the back-side redistribution layer structure 190. The semiconductor structure 230 may include a semiconductor chip in which the inductor is required. In some example embodiments, the semiconductor structure 230 may include an RFIC chip. The RFIC chip is a chip that transmits and receives a RF signal from an antenna and amplifies it. The semiconductor structure 230 may include a connection member 232 and an insulation layer 233. The connection member 232 may electrically connect the semiconductor structure 230 and the back-side redistribution layer structure 190. In some example embodiments, the connection member 232 may include a micro bump or a solder ball. The insulation layer 233 may include a plurality of openings for the soldering. The insulation layer 233 prevents or reduces in likelihood the connection member 232 from being short-circuited. In some example embodiments, the insulation layer 233 may include a solder resist.
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The second redistribution line 115A may be disposed within the first dielectric material layer 111. The upper surface of the second redistribution line 115A may be in contact with the bottom surface of the second conductive posts 170A. The second redistribution line 115A may electrically connect the second conductive posts 170A in the horizontal direction.
The second conductive post 170A may be disposed within the first molding material 180. The bottom surface of the second conductive post 170A may be in contact with the upper surface of the second redistribution line 115A. The upper surface of the second conductive post 170A may be in contact with the bottom surface of the third redistribution via 192A. The second conductive post 170A may electrically connect the second redistribution line 115A and the third redistribution via 192A in the horizontal direction.
The third redistribution via 192A may be disposed within the second dielectric material layer 191. The bottom surface of the third redistribution via 192A may be in contact with the upper surface of the second conductive posts 170A. The third redistribution via 192A may electrically connect the second conductive post 170A and the third redistribution line 193A in a vertical direction.
The third redistribution line 193A may be disposed within the second dielectric material layer 191. The bottom surface of the third redistribution line 193A may be in contact with the upper surface of the third redistribution via 192A. The third redistribution line 193A may electrically connect the third redistribution vias 192A in the horizontal direction.
As such, the 3D solenoid inductor 160 may be implemented with the second redistribution line 115A, the second conductive posts 170A, the third redistribution via 192A, and the third redistribution line 193A. Compared to a 2D spiral inductor, the 3D solenoid inductor 160 has the reduced inductor resistance and the improved inductor Q Factor, so if the 3D solenoid inductor 160 is implemented with the components of the semiconductor package according to the present disclosure, the power consumed by the inductor and the noise generated from the inductor may be reduced.
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The 3D solenoid inductor 160 may be electrically connected to the semiconductor structure 230 through the back-side redistribution layer structure 190. The 3D solenoid inductor 160 may be electrically insulated from the three-dimensional integrated circuit (3D IC) structure 130.
In the package on package (POP) formed in an asymmetric structure to efficiently dissipate the heat generated in the three-dimensional integrated circuit (3D IC) structure, in order to prevent or reduce in likelihood the warpage caused by the difference in each thermal expansion coefficients (CTE) between the asymmetrically disposed materials, since the 3D solenoid inductor 160 is disposed, there is no limit to the position, size, shape, and number of the second redistribution line 115A, the second conductive posts 170A, the third redistribution via 192A, and the third redistribution line 193A. Therefore, the second redistribution line 115A, the second conductive posts 170A, the third redistribution via 192A, and the third redistribution line 193A that are disposed to various positions, and have various shapes, fewer or more numbers, and various sizes, are included in the range of present disclosure. For example, the cross-section shape of the second conductive posts 170A, and the cross-section shape of the second redistribution line 115A, the third redistribution via 192A, and the third redistribution line 193A at the positioned contacted with the second conductive posts 170A are shown in a circular, however according to other example embodiments, the cross-section shape of the second redistribution line 115A, third redistribution via 192A and third redistribution line 193A may include a polygon. In addition, the third redistribution via 192A may be disposed between the second conductive post 170A and the second redistribution line 115A.
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The dummy die 240 may include a connection member 242 and an insulation layer 243. The connection member 242 may electrically connect the dummy die 240 and the back-side redistribution layer structure 190. In some example embodiments, the connection member 242 may include a micro bump or solder ball. The insulation layer 243 may include a plurality of openings for a soldering. The insulation layer 243 prevents or reduces in likelihood the connection member 242 from being short-circuited. In some example embodiments, the insulation layer 243 may include a solder resist.
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First, a first dielectric material layer 111 is formed on the carrier 250. In some example embodiments, the first dielectric material layer 111 may include a photosensitive polymer layer. A photosensitive polymer is a material that may form a fine pattern by applying a photolithography process. In some example embodiments, the first dielectric material layer 111 may include a photo imageable dielectric (photosensitive insulator; PID) used in a redistribution layer process. As some example embodiments, the photo imageable dielectric (PID) may include a polyimide-based photosensitive polymer, a novolak-based photosensitive polymer, polybenzoxazole, a silicon (Silicon)-based polymer, an acrylate-based polymer, or an epoxy-based polymer. In other example embodiments, the first dielectric material layer 111 is formed of an inorganic dielectric material such as silicon nitride, silicon oxide, or the like. In some example embodiments, the first dielectric material layer 111 may be formed by a CVD, ALD, or PECVD process.
After forming the first dielectric material layer 111, via holes are formed by selectively etching the first dielectric material layer 111, and first redistribution vias 112 are formed by filling the via holes with a conducting material.
Next, a first dielectric material layer 111 is additionally deposited on the first redistribution vias 112 and the first dielectric material layer 111, the additionally deposited first dielectric material layer 111 is selectively etched to form openings, and the openings are filled with a conducting material to form first redistribution lines 113.
Next, a first dielectric material layer 111 is additionally deposited on the first redistribution lines 113 and the first dielectric material layer 111, and the additionally deposited first dielectric material layer 111 is selectively etched to form via holes, and the via holes are filled with a conducting material to form second redistribution vias 114.
Then, the first dielectric material layer 111 is additionally deposited on the second redistribution vias 114 and the first dielectric material layer 111, the additionally deposited first dielectric material layer 111 is selectively etched to form openings, and the openings are filled with a conducting material to form second redistribution lines 115.
In some example embodiments, the first redistribution vias 112, the first redistribution lines 113, the second redistribution vias 114, and the second redistribution lines 115 may include at least one of copper, aluminum, tungsten, nickel, gold, tin, titanium and/or alloys thereof. In some example embodiments, the first redistribution vias 112, the first redistribution lines 113, the second redistribution vias 114, and the second redistribution lines 115 may be formed by performing a sputtering process. In some example embodiments, the first redistribution vias 112, the first redistribution lines 113, the second redistribution vias 114, and the second redistribution lines 115 may be formed by performing an electrolytic plating process after forming a seed metal layer.
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In the first semiconductor die 140, through-silicon vias (not shown) may be formed. The through-silicon via is formed by forming a hole penetrating the insulating material in the first semiconductor die 140 and filling the hole with a conducting material. In some example embodiments, the hole formed in the first semiconductor die 140 may be formed by a deep etching. In other example embodiments, the hole formed in the first semiconductor die 140 may be formed by a laser. In some example embodiments, the hole formed in the first semiconductor die 140 may be filled with a conducting material by an electrolytic plating. In some example embodiments, the through-silicon via may include at least one of tungsten, aluminum, copper and alloys thereof.
A barrier layer (not shown) may be formed between the through-silicon via and an insulating material of the first semiconductor die 140. In some example embodiments, the barrier layer (not shown) may include at least one of titanium, tantalum, titanium nitride, tantalum nitride and alloys thereof.
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The non-conductive film (NCF) has adhesiveness and is attached on the first semiconductor die 140. Non-conductive film (NCF) has an uncured state that may be deformed by an external force. The non-conductive film (NCF) may be attached by heating at a temperature of about 170° C. to about 300° C. for about 1 second to about 20 seconds.
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After the molding process, to level the upper surface of the first molding material 180, by performing chemical mechanical polishing (CMP), the upper surface of the first molding material 180 may be planarized.
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First, a second dielectric material layer 191 is formed on the first molding material 180. In some example embodiments, the second dielectric material layer 191 may include a photosensitive polymer layer. The photosensitive polymer is a material that may form fine patterns by applying a photolithography process. In some example embodiments, the second dielectric material layer 191 may include a photo imageable dielectric (PID) used in a redistribution layer process. In some example embodiments, the photo imageable dielectric (PID) may include a polyimide-based photosensitive polymer, a novolak-based photosensitive polymer, polybenzoxazole, a silicon (Silicon)-based polymer, an acrylate-based polymer, or an epoxy-based polymer. In other example embodiments, the second dielectric material layer 191 is formed of an inorganic dielectric material such as silicon nitride, silicon oxide, or the like. In some example embodiments, the second dielectric material layer 191 may be formed with a CVD, ALD, or PECVD process.
After forming the second dielectric material layer 191, via holes are formed by selectively etching the second dielectric material layer 191, and third redistribution vias 192 are formed by filling the via holes with a conducting material.
Then, a second dielectric material layer 191 is additionally deposited on the third redistribution vias 192 and the second dielectric material layer 191, and the additionally deposited second dielectric material layer 191 is selectively etched to form openings, and the openings are filled with a conducting material to form third redistribution lines 193.
Then, a second dielectric material layer 191 is additionally deposited on the third redistribution lines 193 and the second dielectric material layer 191, the additionally deposited second dielectric material layer 191 is selectively etched to form via holes, and the via holes are filled with a conducting material to form fourth redistribution vias 194.
In some example embodiments, the third redistribution vias 192, the third redistribution lines 193, and the fourth redistribution vias 194 may include at least one of copper, aluminum, tungsten, nickel, gold, tin, titanium and alloys thereof. In some example embodiments, the third redistribution vias 192, the third redistribution lines 193, and the fourth redistribution vias 194 may be formed by performing a sputtering process. In some example embodiments, the third redistribution vias 192, the third redistribution lines 193, and the fourth redistribution vias 194 may be formed by performing an electrolytic plating process after forming a seed metal layer.
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Subsequently, an external connecting structure 120 is formed on the bottom surface of the front-side redistribution layer structure 110.
While this disclosure has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be practical example embodiments, it is to be understood that the disclosure is not limited to the disclosed example embodiments, but, on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.
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10-2023-0051500 | Apr 2023 | KR | national |