A radio-frequency (RF) apparatus that reduces signal reflections at input and output terminals includes a semiconductor chip mounted on an assembly base upside down. The semiconductor chip includes first to third metal layers and a top metal layer that provides a top ground layer and a pad. The pad is connected to the input or output terminals on the assembly base and extracts a signal line and a stub line in the third metal layer. The semiconductor chip further includes an inner ground layer formed in the second metal layer. The inner ground layer and the signal line pulled out from the pad and formed in the third metal layer form a micro-strip line.

A semiconductor package includes a sequential stack of first and second semiconductor chips, and a first internal connection member that connects the first and second semiconductor chips to each other. The first semiconductor chip includes a first substrate that has a first top surface and a first bottom surface that are opposite to each other, and a first conductive pad on the first top surface. The second semiconductor chip includes a second substrate that has a second top surface and a second bottom surface that are opposite to each other, and a second conductive bump on the second bottom surface. The first internal connection member connects the first conductive pad to the second conductive bump. The first conductive pad has a first width in one direction. The second conductive bump has a second width in the one direction. The first width is smaller than the second width.

Embodiments of a microelectronic assembly comprise a first integrated circuit (IC) die having first bond-pads on a first surface; an organic dielectric material in contact with the first surface; second bond-pads on a second surface of the organic dielectric material opposite to the first surface; through-dielectric vias (TDVs) in the dielectric material between the first bond-pads and the second bond-pads, wherein the TDVs are in direct contact with the first bond-pads and the second bond-pads; a second IC die embedded in the organic dielectric material and coupled to the first bond-pads by first interconnects; and a package substrate coupled to the second bond-pads by second interconnects.

A chip package structure is provided. The chip package structure includes a redistribution structure and a first chip structure over the redistribution structure. The chip package structure also includes a first solder bump between the redistribution structure and the first chip structure and a first molding layer surrounding the first chip structure. The chip package structure further includes a second chip structure over the first chip structure and a second molding layer surrounding the second chip structure. In addition, the chip package structure includes a third molding layer surrounding the first molding layer, the second molding layer, and the first solder bump. A portion of the third molding layer is between the first molding layer and the redistribution structure.

A semiconductor device assembly is provided. The assembly includes a first package element and a second package element disposed over the first package element. The assembly further includes a plurality of die support structures between the first and second package elements, wherein each of the plurality of die support structures has a first height, a lower portion surface-mounted to the first package element and an upper portion in contact with the second package element. The assembly further includes a plurality of interconnects between the first and second package elements, wherein each of the plurality of interconnects includes a conductive pillar having a second height, a conductive pad, and a bond material with a solder joint thickness between the conductive pillar and the conductive pad. The first height is about equal to a sum of the solder joint thickness and the second height.

Electronic assembly methods and structures are described. In an embodiment, an electronic assembly method includes bringing together an electronic component and a routing substrate, and directing a large area photonic soldering light pulse toward the electronic component to bond the electronic component to the routing substrate.

A semiconductor structure including an integrated circuit die and conductive bumps is provided. The integrated circuit die includes bump pads. The conductive bumps are disposed on the bump pads. Each of the conductive bumps includes a first pillar portion disposed on one of the bump pads and a second pillar portion disposed on the first pillar portion. The second pillar portion is electrically connected to one of the bump pads through the first pillar portion, wherein a first width of the first pillar portion is greater than a second width of the second pillar portion. A package structure including the above-mentioned semiconductor structure is also provided.

The present disclosure relates to an integrated chip structure having a first copper pillar disposed over a metal pad of an interposer substrate. The first copper pillar has a sidewall defining a recess. A nickel layer is disposed over the first copper pillar and a solder layer is disposed over the first copper pillar and the nickel layer. The solder layer continuously extends from directly over the first copper pillar to within the recess. A second copper layer is disposed between the solder layer and a second substrate.

A method and apparatus for conducting heat away from a semiconductor die are disclosed. A board assembly is disclosed that includes a first circuit board having an opening extending through the first circuit board. A Chemical Vapor Deposition Diamond (CVDD) window extends within the opening. A layer of thermally conductive paste extends over the CVDD window. A semiconductor die extends over the layer of thermally conductive paste such that a hot-spot on the semiconductor die overlies the CVDD window.

There is a need to improve reliability of the semiconductor device. A semiconductor device includes a printed circuit board and a semiconductor chip mounted over the printed circuit board. The semiconductor chip includes a pad, an insulation film including an opening to expose part of the pad, and a pillar electrode formed over the pad exposed from the opening. The printed circuit board includes a terminal and a resist layer including an opening to expose part of the terminal. The pillar electrode of the semiconductor chip and the terminal of the printed circuit board are coupled via a solder layer. Thickness h.sub.1 of the pillar electrode is measured from the upper surface of the insulation film. Thickness h.sub.2 of the solder layer is measured from the upper surface of the resist layer. Thickness h.sub.1 is greater than or equal to a half of thickness h.sub.2 and is smaller than or equal to thickness h.sub.2.