Multi-layer, multi-material fabrication methods include depositing at least one structural material and at least one sacrificial material during the formation of each of a plurality of layers wherein deposited materials for each layer are planarized to set a boundary level for the respective layer and wherein during formation of at least one layer at least three materials are deposited with a planarization operation occurring before deposition of the last material to set a planarization level above the layer boundary level and wherein a planarization occurs after deposition of the last material level above the layer boundary level and wherein a planarization occurs after deposition of the last material whereby the boundary level for the layer is set. Some formation processes use electrochemical fabrication techniques (e.g. including selective depositions, bulk depositions, etching operations and planarization operations) and post-deposition processes (e.g. selective etching operations and/or back filling operations).

A printed wiring board includes a first circuit substrate having first and second surfaces, and a second circuit substrate having third and fourth surfaces such that the first substrate is laminated on the third surface and that the first and third surfaces are opposing each other. The second substrate includes a conductor layer, a first insulating layer including reinforcing material and formed on the conductor layer, and mounting via conductors formed in the first insulating layer and connected to the conductor layer such that the second substrate has a mounting area on the third surface and that the mounting via conductors have via bottoms forming pads positioned to mount an electronic component in the mounting area, and the first substrate includes an insulating layer which does not contain reinforcing material and has an opening through the insulating layer and exposing the via bottoms forming the pads in the mounting area.

Systems, apparatus, articles of manufacture, and methods are disclosed comprising: an integrated circuit package including a package substrate, the package substrate including a first contact and a second contact, the first contact to be electrically coupled to a printed circuit board (PCB); and a timing package distinct from the integrated circuit package, the timing package including a third contact, the third contact to be electrically coupled to the second contact independent of the PCB.

A printed circuit board includes a substrate including a plurality of wiring layers; a first metal post disposed on the substrate and connected to at least a portion of an uppermost wiring layer among the plurality of wiring layers; a second metal post disposed on the substrate and connected to at least another portion of the uppermost wiring layer among the plurality of wiring layers; a resist layer disposed on the substrate and embedding at least a portion of each of the first and second metal posts; and a metal via penetrating through the resist layer on the second metal post and connected to the second metal post.

Disclosed are a printed circuit board and a method for manufacturing the same. The printed circuit board includes a core insulating layer, at least one via formed through the core insulating layer, an inner circuit layer buried in the core insulating layer, and an outer circuit layer on a top surface or a bottom surface of the core insulating layer, wherein the via includes a first part, a second part below the first part, a third part between the first and second parts, and at least one barrier layer including a metal different from a metal of the first to third parts. The inner circuit layer and the via are simultaneously formed so that the process steps are reduced. Since odd circuit layers are provided, the printed circuit board has a light and slim structure.

A packaging substrate includes a first dielectric layer, a first wiring layer, a first conductive pillar layer, a second dielectric layer, a second wiring layer, an electrical pad layer, and a third dielectric layer. The first dielectric layer has a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface, plural openings, and a wall surface that faces at least one of the openings. The first wiring layer is located on the first surface and the wall surface. A portion of the first wiring layer on an edge of the wall surface adjacent to the second surface extends in a direction away from the wall surface. The first conductive pillar layer is located on a portion of the first wiring layer. The second dielectric layer is located on the first surface, the first wiring layer, and in the openings.

A circuit board with a heat-recovery function includes a substrate, a heat-storing device, and a thermoelectric device. The heat-storing device is embedded in the substrate and connected to a processor for performing heat exchange with the processor. The thermoelectric device embedded in the substrate includes a first metal-junction surface and a second metal-junction surface. The first metal-junction surface is connected to the heat-storing device for performing heat exchange with the heat-storing device. The second metal-junction surface is joined with the first metal-junction surface, in which the thermoelectric device generates an electric potential by a temperature difference between the first metal-junction surface and the second metal-junction surface.

A method of making a stackable wiring board is characterized by positioning an electronic component in a dielectric recess to realize the thickness reduction of the wiring board and sidewalls of the recess can confine the dislocation of the electronic component to avoid misalignment between buildup circuitry and the electronic component. An array of metal posts that provide vertical electrical connections are formed by using the same metal carrier that forms the recess, so that the predetermined distance and relative location between metal posts and pads/bumps of the electronic component can be maintained.

A chip package structure including a molding compound, a carrier board, a chip, a plurality of conductive pillars and a circuit board is provided. The carrier board includes a substrate and a redistribution layer. The substrate has a first surface and a second surface. The redistribution layer is disposed on the first surface. The chip and the conductive pillars are disposed on the redistribution layer. The molding compound covers the chip, the conductive pillars, and the redistribution layer. The circuit board is connected with the carrier board, wherein the circuit board is disposed on the molding compound, such that the chip is located between the substrate and the circuit board, and the chip and the redistribution layer are electrically connected with the circuit board through the conductive pillars. Heat generated by the chip is transmitted through the substrate from the first surface to the second surface to dissipate.

A manufacturing method for a conductive substrate with a filtering function includes preparing a core layer and forming first and second conductive holes in the core layer, forming a sacrificial copper layer on the first conductive hole and on the core layer, forming a metal layer on the second conductive hole, forming a metal post in the first conductive hole, forming a lower insulating layer on the core layer, forming a lower insulative post in the second conductive hole, forming a magnet wrapping around the metal post to obtain a first conductive post, forming an upper insulating layer on the core layer, forming an upper insulative post in the second conductive hole to obtain a second conductive post, removing the upper insulating layer, the lower insulating layer, and the remaining sacrificial copper post layer, followed by flattening.