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Assemblies including stacked semiconductor devices separated a distance defined by adhesive material interposed therebetween, packages including the assemblies, and methods
Assignee: Round Rock Research LLC
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Filing: 2001-10-15
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Granted: 2003-05-27
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Expires: 2021-10-15
Abstract
Abstract A method for assembling semiconductor devices includes providing a first semiconductor device, applying a volume of adhesive material to at least a surface of the first semiconductor device, and positioning a second semiconductor device over the first semiconductor device and a portion of at least one discrete conductive element protruding thereabove. The adhesive material may be applied to a surface of the first semiconductor device prior to positioning the second semiconductor device thereover, or introduced between the first and second semiconductor devices. Upon curing, the predetermined volume of adhesive material spaces the first and second semiconductor devices a predetermined distance apart from one another. Additional semiconductor devices may also be added to the assembly. The first semiconductor device may be associated with a substrate. Semiconductor device assemblies and packages that are at least partially fabricated in accordance with the method are also disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 James M. Derderian
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 22:45
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10W; H10W90/00; B; B33; B33Y; B33Y80/00; H10W72/00; H10W72/071; H10W72/073; H10W72/075; H10W72/851; H10W72/874; H10W72/884; H10W90/20; H10W90/231; H10W90/291; H10W90/701; H10W90/731; H10W90/732; H10W90/734; H10W90/751; H10W90/754
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 33
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A method for forming an assembly including semiconductor devices in stacked arrangement, comprising: providing at least a first semiconductor device including discrete conductive elements extending partially over an active surface thereof; positioning a second semiconductor device over said first semiconductor device and at least partially over at least one of said discrete conductive elements; applying substantially a predetermined volume of adhesive material at least to said active surface of at least said first semiconductor device to space said active surface of at least said first semiconductor device apart from a back side of said second semiconductor device by substantially a predetermined distance.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
102 words
A method for forming an assembly including semiconductor devices in stacked arrangement, comprising: providing at least a first semiconductor device including discrete conductive elements extending partially over an active surface thereof; positioning a second semiconductor device over said first semiconductor device and at least partially over at least one of said discrete conductive elements; applying substantially a predetermined volume of adhesive material at least to said active surface of at least said first semiconductor device to space said active surface of at least said first semiconductor device apart from a back side of said second semiconductor device by substantially a predetermined distance.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein said positioning comprises placing said second semiconductor device on said discrete conductive elements.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 2 , wherein said applying comprises introducing said adhesive material between at least said first semiconductor device and said second semiconductor device.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
The method of claim 3 , wherein said introducing includes forcing said back side of said second semiconductor device away from at least said first semiconductor device and spacing said back side apart from said discrete conductive elements.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method of claim 3 , wherein said introducing includes substantially encapsulating portions of said discrete conductive elements located over said active surface of at least said first semiconductor device.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
46 words
The method of claim 1 , further comprising: substantially hardening said adhesive material to at least a semisolid state to space said active surface of at least said first semiconductor device apart from said back side of said second semiconductor device substantially by said predetermined distance.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 6 , wherein said substantially hardening comprises substantially curing said adhesive material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
46 words
The method of claim 6 , wherein said substantially hardening includes decreasing a distance said active surface of at least said first semiconductor device is spaced apart from said back side of said second semiconductor device from substantially a set distance to substantially said predetermined distance.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
45 words
The method of claim 3 , further comprising: substantially hardening said adhesive material to at least a semisolid state to space said active surface of at least said first semiconductor device substantially said predetermined distance apart from said back side of said second semiconductor device.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 9 , wherein said substantially hardening comprises substantially curing said adhesive material.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
44 words
The method of claim 9 , wherein said substantially hardening includes decreasing a distance said active surface of said first semiconductor device is spaced apart from said back side of said second semiconductor device from substantially a set distance to substantially said predetermined distance.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein said applying comprises applying said adhesive material to said active surface of at least said first semiconductor device before said positioning.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
50 words
The method of claim 12 , further comprising, upon said positioning, using said adhesive material to draw said second semiconductor device toward at least said first semiconductor device until at least said first semiconductor device and said second semiconductor device are spaced substantially a set distance apart from one another.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
103 words
A method for forming a multi-chip module, comprising: providing a substrate including a plurality of contact areas; establishing electrical communication between said substrate and a first semiconductor device; placing a second semiconductor device over said first semiconductor device and at least partially over at least one discrete conductive element protruding above an active surface of said first semiconductor device; and introducing substantially a predetermined volume of adhesive material onto at least an active surface of said first semiconductor device to space said active surface of said first semiconductor device substantially a predetermined distance apart from a back side of said second semiconductor device.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
103 words
A method for forming a multi-chip module, comprising: providing a substrate including a plurality of contact areas; establishing electrical communication between said substrate and a first semiconductor device; placing a second semiconductor device over said first semiconductor device and at least partially over at least one discrete conductive element protruding above an active surface of said first semiconductor device; and introducing substantially a predetermined volume of adhesive material onto at least an active surface of said first semiconductor device to space said active surface of said first semiconductor device substantially a predetermined distance apart from a back side of said second semiconductor device.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 14 , wherein said providing said substrate comprises providing at least one of a circuit board, an interposer, another semiconductor device, and leads.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
57 words
The method of claim 14 , wherein said establishing electrical communication comprises: placing discrete conductive elements between bond pads of said first semiconductor device and corresponding contact areas of said substrate to electrically connect said bond pads to said corresponding contact areas, said discrete conductive elements extending partially over an active surface of said first semiconductor device.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
39 words
The method of claim 16 , wherein said placing discrete conductive elements comprises at least one of wire bonding pads to corresponding contact areas, tape-automated bonding bond pads to corresponding contact areas, and thermocompression bonding leads to bond pads.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of claim 16 , wherein said introducing coats at least portions of discrete conductive elements located adjacent to said back side of said second semiconductor device.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
44 words
The method of claim 14 , further comprising: substantially hardening said adhesive material to at least a semisolid state to space said active surface of said first semiconductor device apart from said back side of said second semiconductor device by substantially said predetermined distance.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 19 , wherein said substantially hardening comprises substantially curing said adhesive material.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
45 words
The method of claim 19 , further comprising; decreasing a distance said active surface of said first semiconductor device is spaced apart from said back side of said second semiconductor device from substantially a set distance to substantially said predetermined distance by said substantially hardening.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of claim 16 , further comprising: encapsulating at least portions of said first semiconductor device, said second semiconductor device, said discrete conductive elements, and said substrate.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 22 , wherein said encapsulating comprises employing a glob top encapsulant.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 22 , wherein said encapsulating comprises transfer molding.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 22 , wherein said encapsulating comprises forming a plurality of at least partially superimposed, contiguous, mutually adhered material layers.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 14 , wherein said placing said second semiconductor device comprises placing said second semiconductor device onto said predetermined volume of adhesive material.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
42 words
The method of claim 26 , further comprising using said predetermined volume of adhesive material to draw said second semiconductor device toward said first semiconductor device with said second semiconductor device spaced substantially a set distance apart from said first semiconductor device.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 14 , wherein said introducing substantially said predetermined volume of adhesive material is effected following placement of said second semiconductor device.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method of claim 28 , wherein said introducing substantially said predetermined volume of adhesive material comprises introducing adhesive material between said first semiconductor device and said second semiconductor device.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method of claim 29 , wherein said introducing electrically isolates discrete conductive elements protruding from said first semiconductor device from said back side of said second semiconductor device.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 29 , wherein said introducing pushes said second semiconductor device away from said first semiconductor device to substantially said predetermined distance.
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