A chip package device includes a chip, and a first substrate and a second substrate that are disposed opposite to each other, where the chip is disposed on a surface that is of the first substrate and that faces the second substrate. The chip is electrically connected to the first substrate through a first conductive part, the first substrate is electrically connected to the second substrate through a second conductive part, and a heat dissipation passage is formed between the chip and the second substrate through a thermally conductive layer. The chip package device may further include a molding compound that is configured to wrap the chip. The thermally conductive layer disposed between the chip and the second substrate can quickly dissipate a large amount of heat generated by the chip to the second substrate so that the chip maintains a normal temperature.

An IC package, comprising a first IC component comprising a first interconnect on a first surface thereof; a second IC component comprising a second interconnect on a second surface thereof. The second component is above the first component, and the second surface is opposite the first surface. A thermoelectric cooling (TEC) device is between the first surface and the second surface. The TEC device is electrically coupled to the first interconnect and to the second interconnect.

Semiconductor devices with underfill control features, and associated systems and methods. A representative system includes a substrate having a substrate surface and a cavity in the substrate surface, and a semiconductor device having a device surface facing toward the substrate surface. The semiconductor device further includes at least one circuit element electrically coupled to a conductive structure. The conductive structure is electrically connected to the substrate, and the semiconductor device further has a non-conductive material positioned adjacent the conductive structure and aligned with the cavity of the substrate. An underfill material is positioned between the substrate and the semiconductor device. In other embodiments, in addition to or in lieu of the con-conductive material, a first conductive structure is connected within the cavity, and a second conductive structure connected outside the cavity. The first conductive structure extends away from the device surface a greater distance than does the second conductive structure.

A beamforming integrated circuit system for use in a phased array has a microchip with RF circuitry, and a plurality of (on chip) interfaces electrically connected with the RF circuitry. The plurality of interfaces includes a signal interface, a first ground interface, and a second ground interface. The signal interface is configured to communicate an RF signal, and both the first and second ground interfaces are adjacent to the signal interface. The system also has a material ring circumscribing the plurality of interfaces, and at least one RF ground path coupled with the material ring.

A semiconductor package includes a frame having an insulative body with a first main surface and a second main surface opposite the first main surface, a first plurality of metal traces at the first main surface, and a first cavity in the insulative body. A thermally and/or electrically conductive material filling the first cavity in the insulative body and having a different composition than the first plurality of metal traces. The thermally and/or electrically conductive material provides a thermally and/or electrically conductive path between the first and the second main surfaces of the insulative body. A semiconductor die attached to the frame at the first main surface of the insulative body is electrically connected to the first plurality of metal traces and to the thermally and/or electrically conductive material filling the first cavity in the insulative body. A corresponding method of manufacture is also described.

A semiconductor package includes a frame having an insulative body with a first main surface and a second main surface opposite the first main surface, a first plurality of metal traces at the first main surface, and a first cavity in the insulative body. A thermally and/or electrically conductive material filling the first cavity in the insulative body and having a different composition than the first plurality of metal traces. The thermally and/or electrically conductive material provides a thermally and/or electrically conductive path between the first and the second main surfaces of the insulative body. A semiconductor die attached to the frame at the first main surface of the insulative body is electrically connected to the first plurality of metal traces and to the thermally and/or electrically conductive material filling the first cavity in the insulative body. A corresponding method of manufacture is also described.

Examples described herein provide for an electronic device apparatus with multiple thermally conductive paths for heat dissipation. In an example, an electronic device apparatus includes a package comprising a die attached to a package substrate. The electronic device apparatus further includes a ring stiffener disposed around the die and on the package substrate, a heat sink disposed on the package, and a wedge disposed between the heat sink and the ring stiffener.

An integrated circuit (IC) package comprises a substrate comprising a dielectric and a thermal conduit that is embedded within the dielectric. The thermal conduit has a length that extends laterally within the dielectric from a first end to a second end. An IC die is thermally coupled to the first end of the thermal conduit. The IC die comprises an interconnect that is coupled to the first end of the thermal conduit. An integrated heat spreader comprises a lid over the IC die and at least one sidewall extending from the edge of the lid to the substrate that is thermally coupled to the second end of the thermal conduit.

A semiconductor package includes a substrate portion including a core layer having a device accommodating portion formed therein, and a buildup layer stacked on each of opposing sides of the core layer; an electronic device disposed in the device accommodating portion; and heat dissipating conductors disposed in the buildup layer to externally emit heat generated by the electronic device.

Apparatuses and methods for providing thermal pathways from a substrate to a thermal bonding pad. The thermal pathways may be metal extensions of the thermal bonding pad that are disposed in channels formed in a backside passivation layer underneath the thermal bonding pad, and may be in direct contact with an underlying substrate. The thermal pathways may provide improved thermal dissipation from the substrate.