Semiconductor Package Concave Heat Dissipation Structure for Chip Cooling

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Solution Overview

Problem

As semiconductor devices miniaturize, increased heat generation due to higher processing power leads to decreased device performance and reliability, necessitating effective heat dissipation solutions.

Innovation Solution

A semiconductor package manufacturing process incorporating a heat dissipation component with a concave portion for receiving semiconductor devices and an extending portion contacting a redistribution structure, along with an encapsulating material that fills the concave portion to reduce thermal resistance and enhance heat dissipation through both the heat dissipation component and the redistribution structure.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If semiconductor devices are miniaturized to increase integration density, then more components can be integrated into a given area, but heat generation increases and device performance decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveintegration densityVSAvoidheat generation
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSTemperature

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transitions from planar heat dissipation to three-dimensional heat dissipation by forming vertical heat dissipation channels through the substrate. Heat dissipation structures extend from the front surface through the substrate to the back surface, creating multiple thermal pathways in the vertical dimension that complement the horizontal heat spreader, thereby increasing overall heat dissipation capacity without limiting device miniaturization

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces intermediary thermal management components including heat spreaders positioned between semiconductor devices and the substrate, and heat dissipation structures embedded in the substrate. These intermediary elements facilitate efficient thermal transfer from heat-generating devices to the surrounding environment, mediating the thermal relationship between compact devices and the external heat sink

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Productivity

If semiconductor devices are miniaturized, then integration density increases, but thermal resistance at interfaces increases and heat dissipation becomes more difficult

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveintegration densityVSAvoidthermal resistance
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges multiple thermal management functions into an integrated substrate structure. The substrate simultaneously serves as a mechanical support, an electrical isolation layer, and a heat dissipation pathway. Heat spreaders and heat dissipation structures are integrated into the substrate, creating a unified thermal management system that reduces interfacial thermal resistance and improves heat transfer efficiency

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs composite material structures combining different materials with complementary thermal properties. Heat spreaders may use high thermal conductivity materials while the substrate provides both mechanical support and thermal pathways. This composite approach optimizes thermal performance while maintaining electrical isolation and mechanical strength, reducing thermal resistance at material interfaces

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

3Temperature

If heat dissipation structures are added to manage thermal load, then heat dissipation improves, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveheat dissipationVSAvoidpackage structure
Core Design Contradiction:
TemperatureVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent designs the substrate to perform multiple functions simultaneously: providing mechanical support for semiconductor devices, enabling electrical isolation between devices, and serving as a heat dissipation pathway. Heat spreaders are positioned to both support devices mechanically and conduct heat away from them. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate dedicated heat dissipation components, thereby managing complexity while maintaining effective thermal management

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

This configuration efficiently dissipates heat generated by semiconductor devices, improving thermal performance and reducing thermal resistance between interfaces, thereby enhancing device reliability and longevity.

Implementation Method 1

a heat dissipation component disposed on the redistribution structure and comprising a concave portion for receiving the at least one semiconductor device and an extending portion connected to the concave portion and contacting the redistribution structure

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectThermal conduction: Conduction (thermal)

Data Source

PatentUS11749640B2Semiconductor package and method of manufacturing the same
Publication Date: 2023.09.05 TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO LTD
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AI summary

A semiconductor package includes a redistribution structure, at least one semiconductor device, a heat dissipation component, and an encapsulating material. The at least one semiconductor device is disposed on and electrically connected to the redistribution structure. The heat dissipation component is disposed on the redistribution structure and includes a concave portion for receiving the at least one semiconductor device and an extending portion connected to the concave portion and contacting the redistribution structure, wherein the concave portion contacts the at least one semiconductor device. The encapsulating material is disposed over the redistribution structure, wherein the encapsulating material fills the concave portion and encapsulates the at least one semiconductor device.