Double Side Electrode Semiconductor Package via Die-Molded Through Holes

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional semiconductor devices with double side electrode packages require complex processes such as forming recess portions in the package substrate or numerous through holes via laser radiation, making them difficult to manufacture efficiently.

Innovation Solution

A semiconductor device and method involving a package substrate with a front and backside surface, an electrode pad, an outer connection pad, a semiconductor chip mounted on the front surface, a sealing resin layer with a through hole formed by die-molding, and a through electrode filled with conductive material, one end connected to the electrode pad and the other exposed, simplifying the manufacturing process by eliminating the need for recesses and laser-formed holes.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If recess portions are formed in the package substrate or through holes are formed via laser radiation to create double side electrode packages, then electrical connections between front and back surfaces are achieved, but manufacturing complexity increases and production efficiency decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveelectrical connectionVSAvoidmanufacturing process
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by pre-forming conductive patterns on the package substrate before mounting the semiconductor chip. The front surface electrode pattern and back surface electrode pattern are created in advance, eliminating the need for complex post-chip-processing steps like laser drilling or recess formation. This preliminary preparation of conductive paths resolves the technical contradiction by establishing reliable electrical connections through a simplified, less complex manufacturing process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Length of stationary object

If recess portions are formed in the package substrate to accommodate semiconductor chips, then package thickness is reduced, but manufacturing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepackage thicknessVSAvoidsubstrate structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Length of stationary objectVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent inverts the conventional approach by instead of creating recess portions in the substrate to reduce thickness, it forms protruding conductive patterns that extend toward the chip. The front surface electrode pattern and back surface electrode pattern are formed as raised structures that make direct contact with chip electrodes, thereby eliminating the need for substrate recesses while maintaining thin package profile. This inversion of the structural approach resolves the contradiction between thickness reduction and manufacturing complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #13The other way round (Inversion)

3Reliability

If numerous through holes are formed via laser radiation to connect electrodes, then electrical connectivity is improved, but productivity decreases and manufacturing costs increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveelectrical connectivityVSAvoidproduction efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges multiple electrical connection functions into a single integrated structure. Instead of forming numerous separate through holes via laser radiation, it creates continuous conductive patterns that extend from the front surface through the substrate to the back surface. The front surface electrode pattern and back surface electrode pattern are connected through conductive traces formed in the substrate, combining multiple connection paths into a unified conductive network. This merging approach maintains excellent electrical connectivity while dramatically improving productivity by eliminating time-consuming laser drilling operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS8643161B2Semiconductor device having double side electrode structure
Publication Date: 2014.02.04 LAPIS SEMICON CO LTD
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AI summary

A semiconductor device includes a package substrate having a front surface and a backside surface; an electrode pad formed on the front surface; an outer connection pad formed on the backside surface and electrically connected to the electrode pad; a semiconductor chip mounted on the front surface and having an electrode electrically connected to the electrode pad; a sealing resin layer having a through hole formed with a die-molding and reaching the electrode pad for sealing the semiconductor chip; and a through electrode filled in the through hole with a conductive material and having one end portion electrically connected to the electrode pad and the other end portion exposed from the sealing resin layer.