IP Library Granted Patent US 8,482,136
Granted Patent B2
US 8,482,136 · App. 12/648,634 · Granted Jul 9, 2013

Fan-out chip scale package

Inventors: Jan Gulpen (Nijmegen, NL); Tonny Kamphuis (Lent, NL); Pieter Hochstenbach (Nijmegen, NL); Leo van Gemert (Nijmegen, NL); Eric van Grunsven (Someren, NL); Marc de Samber (Lommel, BE)
Assignee: NXP B.V.
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Patent No.
US 8,482,136
App. No.
12/648,634
Granted
Jul 9, 2013
Kind
B2
Abstract

A chip scale package has a semiconductor die having an array of die bond pads arranged with a bond pad density per unit area, embedded in a molded die support body having a surface supporting an array of conducting contacts, each of the contacts connected by an electrical lead to a corresponding one of the die bond pads.

Claims (29)

1. A chip scale package, comprising:

a semiconductor die embedded in a die support body formed of a molding composition, the semiconductor die having a die surface with a first area, the die support body having a layer support surface proximal the first area, the die having a plurality of first bond pads disposed in a first spaced arrangement on the first area, the first spaced arrangement having a first minimum center-to-center bond pad spacing;

a bond pad spacing interface structure supported, at least in part, by the layer support surface of the die support body, the bond pad spacing interface structure having a plurality of second bond pads in a second spaced arrangement over a second area, the second spaced arrangement having a second minimum center-to-center bond pad spacing, and a plurality of electrical conductors, each of the electrical conductors connecting a corresponding one of the first bond pads to a corresponding one or more of the second bond pads, wherein the first bond pads are arranged with a first average density of bond pads per unit area and the second bond pads are arranged with a second average density value of bond pads per unit area that is lower than said first density.

2. The chip scale package of claim 1 , wherein the semiconductor die includes a dielectric layer disposed on at least a portion of the first area of the semiconductor die, the dielectric layer having a plurality of bond pad clearance openings, each bond pad clearance opening aligned with a corresponding one of the first bond pads.

3. The chip scale package of claim 1 , wherein the bond pad spacing interface structure includes a dielectric layer disposed on at least a portion of the first area of the semiconductor die and at least a portion of the layer support surface of the die support body, the dielectric layer having a plurality of bond pad clearance openings, each bond pad clearance opening aligned with a corresponding one of the first bond pads.

4. The chip scale package of claim 2 , wherein the bond pad density interface structure includes a patterned conductive layer overlaying at least a portion of the dielectric layer, the patterned conductive layer forming the electrical conductors.

5. The chip scale package of claim 3 , wherein the bond pad density interface structure includes a patterned conductive layer overlaying at least a portion of the dielectric layer, the patterned conductive layer forming the electrical conductors.

6. The chip scale package of claim 4 , wherein the bond pad density interface structure includes a solder mask disposed over at least a portion of the patterned conductive layer, the solder mask having clearance openings respectively aligned with the second bond pads.

7. The chip scale package of claim 5 , wherein the bond pad density interface structure includes a solder mask disposed over at least a portion of the patterned conductive layer, the solder mask having clearance openings respectively aligned with the second bond pads.

8. The chip scale package of claim 6 , wherein the bond pad density interface structure includes a solder bump disposed within a clearance opening of the solder mask, the solder bump having a bottom surface contacting one of the second bond pads and a top surface projecting outward beyond a surface plane of the solder mask.

9. The chip scale package of claim 7 , wherein the bond pad density interface structure includes a solder bump disposed within a clearance opening of the solder mask, the solder bump having a bottom surface contacting one of the second bond pads and a top surface projecting outward beyond a surface plane of the solder mask.

10. The chip scale package of claim 1 , wherein the first minimum center-to-center spacing is smaller than the second minimum center-to-center spacing.

11. The chip scale package of claim 1 , wherein the first area of the die surface is substantially coplanar with the second area of the die support body.

12. The chip scale package of claim 2 , wherein the dielectric layer is a polymeric dielectric buffer material with a low moisture uptake and an elongation of from approximately 10% to 300%.

13. The chip scale package of claim 3 , wherein the dielectric layer is a polymeric dielectric buffer material with a low moisture uptake and an elongation of from approximately 10% to 300%.

14. A chip scale package, comprising:

a semiconductor die embedded in a die support body formed of a molding composition, the semiconductor die having a die surface with a first area, the die support body having a layer support surface proximal the first area, the die having a plurality of first bond pads disposed in a first spaced arrangement on the first area, the first spaced arrangement having a first minimum center-to-center bond pad spacing;

a bond pad spacing interface structure supported, at least in part, by the layer support surface of the die support body, the bond pad spacing interface structure having a plurality of second bond pads in a second spaced arrangement over a second area, the second spaced arrangement having a second minimum center-to-center bond pad spacing, and a plurality of electrical conductors, each of the electrical conductors connecting a corresponding one of the first bond pads to a corresponding one or more of the second bond pads wherein the semiconductor die includes a dielectric layer disposed on at least a portion of the first area of the semiconductor die, the dielectric layer having a plurality of bond pad clearance openings, each bond pad clearance opening aligned with a corresponding one of the first bond pads, and the dielectric layer is a polymeric dielectric buffer material with a low moisture uptake and an elongation of from approximately 20% to 100%.

15. The chip scale package of claim 3 , wherein the dielectric layer is a polymeric dielectric buffer material with a low moisture uptake and an elongation of from approximately 20% to 50%.

16. The chip scale package of claim 2 , wherein the dielectric layer is selected from the group consisting of an epoxy, a benzocyclobutene resin, a polyamide, a benzocyclobutene-modified polyamide, a benzocyclobutene-modified silicone, a silicone resin, a polyolefin resin, a diene resin, poly(methyl methacrylate), polysulfones, polyetherimides and styrene resins.

17. The chip scale package of claim 3 , wherein the dielectric layer is selected from the group consisting of an epoxy, a benzocyclobutene resin, a polyamide, a benzocyclobutene-modified polyamide, a benzocyclobutene-modified silicone, a silicone resin, a polyolefin resin, a diene resin, poly(methyl methacrylate), polysulfones, polyetherimides and styrene resins.

18. The chip scale package of claim 2 , wherein the dielectric layer is from approximately 0.1 to approximately 50 microns thick.

19. The chip scale package of claim 3 , wherein the dielectric layer is from approximately 0.1 to approximately 50 microns thick.

20. A chip scale package, comprising:

a semiconductor die embedded in a die support body formed of a molding composition, the semiconductor die having a die surface with a first area, the die support body having a layer support surface proximal the first area, the die having a plurality of first bond pads disposed in a first spaced arrangement on the first area, the first spaced arrangement having a first minimum center-to-center bond pad spacing;

a bond pad spacing interface structure supported, at least in part, by the layer support surface of the die support body, the bond pad spacing interface structure having a plurality of second bond pads in a second spaced arrangement over a second area, the second spaced arrangement having a second minimum center-to-center bond pad spacing, and a plurality of electrical conductors, each of the electrical conductors connecting a corresponding one of the first bond pads to a corresponding one or more of the second bond pads wherein the semiconductor die includes a dielectric layer disposed on at least a portion of the first area of the semiconductor die, the dielectric layer having a plurality of bond pad clearance openings, each bond pad clearance opening aligned with a corresponding one of the first bond pads, wherein the dielectric layer is from approximately 1 to approximately 10 microns thick.

21. The chip scale package of claim 3 , wherein the dielectric layer is from approximately 1 to approximately 10 microns thick.

22. The chip scale package of claim 1 , wherein at least some of the second bond pads are disposed on the die support body so that, viewed in a direction substantially perpendicular to a plane in which the second bond pads lie, the second bond pads are located beyond a projection of a perimeter of the semiconductor die.

23. The chip scale package of claim 1 , wherein at least one first bond pad is electrically connected to another first bond pad.

Assignments (11)
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Oct 22, 2021
From: NXP B.V.
To: NXP USA, INC.
Reel/Frame 057873/0267 →
CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE REMOVE APPLICATION 12298143 PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON REEL 039361 FRAME 0212. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE SECURITY AGREEMENT SUPPLEMENT. Recorded Oct 22, 2019
From: NXP B.V.
To: MORGAN STANLEY SENIOR FUNDING, INC.
Reel/Frame 051029/0387 →
CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE REMOVE APPLICATION 12298143 PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON REEL 042985 FRAME 0001. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE SECURITY AGREEMENT SUPPLEMENT. Recorded Oct 22, 2019
From: NXP B.V.
To: MORGAN STANLEY SENIOR FUNDING, INC.
Reel/Frame 051029/0001 →
CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE REMOVE APPLICATION 12298143 PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON REEL 038017 FRAME 0058. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE SECURITY AGREEMENT SUPPLEMENT. Recorded Oct 22, 2019
From: NXP B.V.
To: MORGAN STANLEY SENIOR FUNDING, INC.
Reel/Frame 051030/0001 →
CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE REMOVE APPLICATION 12298143 PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON REEL 042762 FRAME 0145. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE SECURITY AGREEMENT SUPPLEMENT. Recorded Oct 22, 2019
From: NXP B.V.
To: MORGAN STANLEY SENIOR FUNDING, INC.
Reel/Frame 051145/0184 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Sep 10, 2019
From: MORGAN STANLEY SENIOR FUNDING, INC.
To: NXP B.V.
Reel/Frame 050745/0001 →
CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE REMOVE APPLICATION 12681366 PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON REEL 039361 FRAME 0212. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE SECURITY AGREEMENT SUPPLEMENT. Recorded May 9, 2017
From: NXP B.V.
To: MORGAN STANLEY SENIOR FUNDING, INC.
Reel/Frame 042762/0145 →
CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE REMOVE APPLICATION 12681366 PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON REEL 038017 FRAME 0058. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE SECURITY AGREEMENT SUPPLEMENT. Recorded May 9, 2017
From: NXP B.V.
To: MORGAN STANLEY SENIOR FUNDING, INC.
Reel/Frame 042985/0001 →
CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE REMOVE APPLICATION 12092129 PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON REEL 038017 FRAME 0058. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE SECURITY AGREEMENT SUPPLEMENT. Recorded Jul 14, 2016
From: NXP B.V.
To: MORGAN STANLEY SENIOR FUNDING, INC.
Reel/Frame 039361/0212 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT SUPPLEMENT Recorded Mar 7, 2016
From: NXP B.V.
To: MORGAN STANLEY SENIOR FUNDING, INC.
Reel/Frame 038017/0058 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jan 13, 2010
From: GULPEN, JAN; KAMPHUIS, TONNY; HOCHSTENBACH, PIETER; VAN GEMERT, LEO; VAN GRUNSVEN, ERIC; DE SAMBER, MARC
To: NXP B.V.
Reel/Frame 023771/0330 →
Continuity (1)
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