A multi-chip module includes a first semiconductor component including a first set of connections having a first pitch dimension and at least a second set of connections having a second pitch dimension, wherein the first pitch dimension is smaller than the second pitch dimension. The multi-chip module further includes a second semiconductor component interconnected with the first set of connections of the first semiconductor component. The multi-chip module further includes at least a third semiconductor component interconnected with the second set of connections of the first semiconductor component and wherein a surface of the third semiconductor component is adhered to a surface of the second semiconductor component, wherein the surfaces at least partially overlap one another.

A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate, a power transistor formed in the semiconductor substrate, the power transistor including an active area in which one or more power transistor cells are formed, a first metal pad formed above the semiconductor substrate and covering substantially all of the active area of the power transistor, the first metal pad being electrically connected to a source or emitter region in the active area of the power transistor, the first metal pad including an interior region laterally surrounded by a peripheral region, the peripheral region being thicker than the interior region, and a first interconnect plate or a semiconductor die attached to the interior region of the first metal pad by a die attach material. Corresponding methods of manufacture are also described.

A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate, a power transistor formed in the semiconductor substrate, the power transistor including an active area in which one or more power transistor cells are formed, a first metal pad formed above the semiconductor substrate and covering substantially all of the active area of the power transistor, the first metal pad being electrically connected to a source or emitter region in the active area of the power transistor, the first metal pad including an interior region laterally surrounded by a peripheral region, the peripheral region being thicker than the interior region, and a first interconnect plate or a semiconductor die attached to the interior region of the first metal pad by a die attach material. Corresponding methods of manufacture are also described.

Microelectronic assemblies, and related devices and methods, are disclosed herein. For example, in some embodiments, a microelectronic assembly may include a package substrate having a first surface and an opposing second surface, and a die secured to the package substrate, wherein the die has a first surface and an opposing second surface, the die has first conductive contacts at the first surface and second conductive contacts at the second surface, and the first conductive contacts are coupled to conductive pathways in the package substrate by first non-solder interconnects.

Microelectronic assemblies, and related devices and methods, are disclosed herein. For example, in some embodiments, a microelectronic assembly may include a package substrate having a first surface and an opposing second surface, and a die secured to the package substrate, wherein the die has a first surface and an opposing second surface, the die has first conductive contacts at the first surface and second conductive contacts at the second surface, and the first conductive contacts are coupled to conductive pathways in the package substrate by first non-solder interconnects.

A semiconductor package includes a substrate and a semiconductor chip, a lower conductive layer and an upper conductive layer sequentially stacked on the substrate. The substrate includes first and second connection pads formed thereon. The semiconductor chip includes third and fourth connection pads formed thereon. The upper conductive layer is connected to the first and the third connection pads via a first and a second wiring, and the lower conductive layer is connected to the second and the fourth connection pads via a third and a fourth wiring.

A semiconductor package includes a substrate and a semiconductor chip, a lower conductive layer and an upper conductive layer sequentially stacked on the substrate. The substrate includes first and second connection pads formed thereon. The semiconductor chip includes third and fourth connection pads formed thereon. The upper conductive layer is connected to the first and the third connection pads via a first and a second wiring, and the lower conductive layer is connected to the second and the fourth connection pads via a third and a fourth wiring.

A structure with controlled capillary coverage is provided and includes a substrate including one or more first contacts, a component and adhesive. The component includes one or more second contacts and a rib disposed at a distance from each of the one or more second contacts. The component is disposed such that the one or more second contacts are communicative with the one or more first contacts and corresponding surfaces of the substrate and the rib face each other at a controlled gap height to define a fill-space. The adhesive is dispensed at a discrete point whereby the adhesive is drawn to fill the fill-space by capillary action.

A structure with controlled capillary coverage is provided and includes a substrate including one or more first contacts, a component and adhesive. The component includes one or more second contacts and a rib disposed at a distance from each of the one or more second contacts. The component is disposed such that the one or more second contacts are communicative with the one or more first contacts and corresponding surfaces of the substrate and the rib face each other at a controlled gap height to define a fill-space. The adhesive is dispensed at a discrete point whereby the adhesive is drawn to fill the fill-space by capillary action.

A semiconductor device includes a first substrate and a second substrate that is stacked on a first surface of the first substrate in a stacking direction and includes a second surface facing the first surface. A plurality of first terminals is provided on the first surface of the first substrate. A plurality of second terminals is provided on the second surface of the second substrate. A plurality of metallic portions is respectively provided between the plurality of first terminals and the plurality of second terminals. In a cross-section substantially perpendicular to the stacking direction, at least one of (i) each of the plurality of first terminals or (ii) each of the plurality of second terminals (a) includes a recessed portion in a first direction toward an adjacent first terminal or second terminal or (b) includes a projecting portion in a second direction intersecting with the first direction.