Method of fabricating a semiconductor package
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing semiconductor packaging technologies face challenges in achieving high-density wiring, efficient thermal management, and improved electrical characteristics, particularly in compact and high-performance electronic devices.
Innovation Solution
The proposed semiconductor package incorporates an interposer chip with a high line density redistribution layer and vertically extending vias, which is embedded within a core portion of the substrate. This configuration enables efficient electrical connections between semiconductor chips and facilitates thermal dissipation through high thermal conductive materials.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If an interposer chip with high line density redistribution layer is used, then wiring freedom and electrical characteristics are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an interposer chip as an intermediary component between the substrate and semiconductor chips. This interposer chip includes a redistribution layer with high line density that acts as a mediator to achieve flexible wiring connections. The redistribution layer with patterns having different widths allows for optimized signal routing, while the interposer chip itself serves as the intermediate structure that manages the complexity of connecting multiple chips with varying pin configurations.
2Length of moving object
If vertically extending vias are implemented in the interposer chip, then electrical connection length is reduced, but manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from horizontal/w lateral routing to vertical routing by implementing vias that extend in the thickness direction of the interposer chip. This dimensional change allows electrical connections to be made more directly between upper and lower surfaces, reducing the overall connection length. The vertical via structure provides a more direct pathway for electrical signals compared to traditional planar routing methods.
3Reliability
If high line density redistribution layer is used, then electrical characteristics are improved, but thermal management challenges increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs composite material structures in the interposer chip, combining conductive materials for the high line density redistribution layer with thermally conductive materials for heat dissipation. The redistribution layer uses high-conductivity metal patterns for electrical performance, while the substrate and surrounding structures incorporate materials with high thermal conductivity to facilitate heat removal from the densely packed wiring regions.
4Reliability
If interposer chip is embedded in core portion, then packaging performance is improved, but manufacturing process complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary actions by pre-fabricating the interposer chip with its redistribution layer and via structures before embedding it into the substrate's core portion. This allows the complex interposer structure to be manufactured separately using optimized semiconductor fabrication processes, then integrated into the final package. The embedding process itself is performed as a distinct step after the interposer is prepared, separating the complex fabrication tasks into manageable stages.
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
The solution achieves a high degree of freedom in wiring, enhanced thermal radiation efficiency, and improved electrical characteristics, such as reduced electrical connection length and increased packaging performance.
Implementation Method 1
a via in the base layer, the via connecting the redistribution layer to the first wiring layer
Implementation Method 2
facilitates thermal dissipation through high thermal conductive materials
Data Source
AI summary
A semiconductor package and associated methods, the package including a substrate; first and second semiconductor chips on the substrate; and external terminals below the substrate, wherein the substrate includes a core portion; first and second buildup portions on top and bottom surfaces of the core portion, the first and second buildup portions including a dielectric pattern and a line pattern; and an interposer chip in an embedding region in the core portion and electrically connected to the first and second buildup portions, the interposer chip includes a base layer; a redistribution layer on the base layer; and a via that penetrates the base layer, the via being connected to the redistribution layer and exposed at a surface of the base layer, the redistribution layer is connected to a line pattern of the first buildup portion, and the via is connected to a line pattern of the second buildup portion.


