Methods of coupling inductors in an IC device using interconnecting elements with solder caps and the resulting device are disclosed. Embodiments include forming a top inductor structure, in a top inductor area on a lower surface of a top substrate, the top inductor structure having first and second top terminals at its opposite ends; forming a bottom inductor structure, in a bottom inductor area on an upper surface of a bottom substrate, the bottom inductor structure having first and second bottom terminals at its opposite ends; forming top interconnecting elements on the lower surface of the top substrate around the top inductor area; forming bottom interconnecting elements on the upper surface of the bottom substrate around the bottom inductor area; forming solder bumps on lower and upper surfaces, respectively, of the top and bottom interconnecting elements; and connecting the top and bottom interconnecting elements to each other.

Methods of coupling inductors in an IC device using interconnecting elements with solder caps and the resulting device are disclosed. Embodiments include forming a top inductor structure, in a top inductor area on a lower surface of a top substrate, the top inductor structure having first and second top terminals at its opposite ends; forming a bottom inductor structure, in a bottom inductor area on an upper surface of a bottom substrate, the bottom inductor structure having first and second bottom terminals at its opposite ends; forming top interconnecting elements on the lower surface of the top substrate around the top inductor area; forming bottom interconnecting elements on the upper surface of the bottom substrate around the bottom inductor area; forming solder bumps on lower and upper surfaces, respectively, of the top and bottom interconnecting elements; and connecting the top and bottom interconnecting elements to each other.

Disclosed herein are cavity structures in integrated circuit (IC) package supports, as well as related methods and apparatuses. For example, in some embodiments, an IC package support may include: a cavity in a dielectric material, wherein the cavity has a bottom and sidewalls; conductive contacts at the bottom of the cavity, wherein the conductive contacts include a first material; a first peripheral material outside the cavity, wherein the first peripheral material is at the sidewalls of the cavity and proximate to the bottom of the cavity, and the first peripheral material includes the first material; and a second peripheral material outside the cavity, wherein the second peripheral material is at the sidewalls of the cavity and on the first peripheral material, and the second peripheral material is different than the first peripheral material.

Disclosed herein are cavity structures in integrated circuit (IC) package supports, as well as related methods and apparatuses. For example, in some embodiments, an IC package support may include: a cavity in a dielectric material, wherein the cavity has a bottom and sidewalls; conductive contacts at the bottom of the cavity, wherein the conductive contacts include a first material; a first peripheral material outside the cavity, wherein the first peripheral material is at the sidewalls of the cavity and proximate to the bottom of the cavity, and the first peripheral material includes the first material; and a second peripheral material outside the cavity, wherein the second peripheral material is at the sidewalls of the cavity and on the first peripheral material, and the second peripheral material is different than the first peripheral material.

In one example, a semiconductor device can comprise (a) an electronic device comprising a device top side, a device bottom side opposite the device top side, and a device sidewall between the device top side and the device bottom side, (b) a first conductor comprising, a first conductor side section on the device sidewall, a first conductor top section on the device top side and coupled to the first conductor side section, and a first conductor bottom section coupled to the first conductor side section, and (c) a protective material covering the first conductor and the electronic device. A lower surface of the first conductor top section can be higher than the device top side, and an upper surface of the first conductor bottom section can be lower than the device top side. Other examples and related methods are also disclosed herein.

A method of forming an assembly is provided. The method includes attaching a packaged semiconductor device to a substrate. An isolation structure is formed and located between the packaged semiconductor device and the substrate. An underfill material is dispensed between the packaged semiconductor device and the substrate. The isolation structure prevents the underfill material from contacting a first conductive connection formed between the packaged semiconductor device and the substrate.

Provided is a packaging method, including: providing a base with a groove in its surface, which includes at least one pad exposed by the groove; providing a chip having a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other, at least one conductive bump being provided on the first surface of the chip; filling a first binder in the groove; applying a second binder on the first surface of the chip and the conductive bump; and installing the chip on the base, the conductive bump passing through the first binder and the second binder to connect with the pad.

Provided is a packaging method, including: providing a base with a groove in its surface, which includes at least one pad exposed by the groove; providing a chip having a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other, at least one conductive bump being provided on the first surface of the chip; filling a first binder in the groove; applying a second binder on the first surface of the chip and the conductive bump; and installing the chip on the base, the conductive bump passing through the first binder and the second binder to connect with the pad.

A semiconductor package includes a plurality of inorganic dielectric layers including a plurality of metal interconnect layers formed therein and a plurality of first contact pads, a plurality of organic dielectric layers disposed on and electrically connected to the plurality of inorganic dielectric layers and including a plurality of metal redistribution layers formed therein, wherein the plurality of metal redistribution layers are physically connected to the plurality of first contact pads, and a semiconductor die mounted on the plurality of organic dielectric layers and electrically connected to the plurality of metal redistribution layers through the plurality of metal interconnect layers.

A bonding device for bonding an electronic element includes an engaging component. The engaging component has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The engaging component includes a plurality of recesses at the second surface. The plurality of recesses are configured to cover a plurality of projections of an electronic element. The engaging component is coupled to a heating component.