Semiconductor device and method for forming a low profile embedded wafer level ball grid array molded laser package (EWLB-MLP)
A semiconductor device has a semiconductor die with an encapsulant deposited over and around the semiconductor die. An interconnect structure is formed over a first surface of the encapsulant. An opening is formed from a second surface of the encapsulant to the first surface of the encapsulant to expose a surface of the interconnect structure. A bump is formed recessed within the opening and disposed over the surface of the interconnect structure. A semiconductor package is provided. The semiconductor package is disposed over the second surface of the encapsulant and electrically connected to the bump. A plurality of interconnect structures is formed over the semiconductor package to electrically connect the semiconductor package to the bump. The semiconductor package includes a memory device. The semiconductor device includes a height less than 1 millimeter. The opening includes a tapered sidewall formed by laser direct ablation.
1. A method of making a semiconductor device, comprising:
providing a semiconductor die;
depositing an encapsulant around the semiconductor die to form a first surface of the encapsulant;
planarizing the encapsulant to form a planar second surface of the encapsulant opposite the first surface;
forming an interconnect structure under the first surface of the encapsulant and in contact with an active surface of the semiconductor die;
forming an opening extending from the planar second surface of the encapsulant to the interconnect structure after forming the interconnect structure, wherein the opening includes a tapered sidewall formed by laser direct ablation; and
forming a bump within the opening and connected to the interconnect structure.
2. The method of claim 1 , further including forming a plurality of bumps under the interconnect structure.
3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the semiconductor device includes a height less than 1 millimeter.
4. The method of claim 1 , further including:
providing a semiconductor package; and
disposing the semiconductor package over the planar second surface of the encapsulant and electrically connected to the bump.
5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the semiconductor package includes a memory device.
6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the semiconductor package includes a substrate.
7. A method of making a semiconductor device, comprising:
providing a substrate;
disposing a semiconductor die over the substrate;
depositing an encapsulant over the substrate and around semiconductor die including a first surface of the encapsulant coplanar with an active surface of the semiconductor die and a planar second surface of the encapsulant opposite the first surface of the encapsulant;
removing the substrate;
forming an interconnect structure under the first surface of the encapsulant, wherein a surface of the interconnect structure is in contact with the active surface of the semiconductor die;
forming an opening in the planar second surface of the encapsulant and extending to the surface of the interconnect structure after forming the interconnect structure; and
forming a bump recessed within the opening of the encapsulant for external electrical interconnect.
8. The method of claim 7 , wherein forming the interconnect structure further includes forming the interconnect structure under the semiconductor die.
9. The method of claim 7 , further including forming of the opening in the encapsulant by laser direct ablation.
10. The method of claim 7 , further including depositing a bump material over the opening of the encapsulant.
11. The method of claim 10 , further including reflowing the bump material to form a bump recessed within the opening and connected to the interconnect structure.
12. The method of claim 7 , further including:
providing a semiconductor package; and
disposing the semiconductor package over the semiconductor die and encapsulant.
13. The method of claim 12 , wherein the semiconductor package includes a memory device.
14. A semiconductor device, comprising:
a semiconductor die;
a build-up interconnect structure formed over the semiconductor die with an active surface of the semiconductor die in contact with a surface of the build-up interconnect structure;
an encapsulant disposed around the semiconductor die including a first surface of the encapsulant coplanar with the active surface of the semiconductor die and a planar second surface of the encapsulant opposite the first surface of the encapsulant over a back surface of the semiconductor die opposite the active surface of the semiconductor die, wherein the encapsulant includes an opening formed in the planar surface extending to the surface of the build-up interconnect structure; and
a bump formed over the surface of the build-up interconnect structure and recessed within the opening of the encapsulant.
15. The semiconductor device of claim 14 , wherein the opening includes a tapered sidewall.
16. The semiconductor device of claim 14 , further including a plurality of bumps disposed under the build-up interconnect structure.
17. The semiconductor device of claim 14 , wherein the semiconductor device includes a height less than 1 millimeter.
18. The semiconductor device of claim 14 , further including a semiconductor package disposed over the encapsulant and electrically connected to the bump.
19. The semiconductor device of claim 18 , wherein the semiconductor package includes a memory device.
20. A semiconductor device, comprising:
a semiconductor die;
a build-up interconnect structure in contact with an active surface of the semiconductor die;
an encapsulant disposed over the build-up interconnect structure and around the semiconductor die including a first surface of the encapsulant and a planar second surface of the encapsulant opposite the first surface of the encapsulant over a back surface of the semiconductor die opposite the active surface of the semiconductor die, wherein the encapsulant includes an opening formed in the planar surface extending to a surface of the build-up interconnect structure; and
a bump recessed within the opening of the encapsulant.
21. The semiconductor device of claim 20 , wherein the opening includes a tapered sidewall.
22. The semiconductor device of claim 20 , further including a plurality of bumps disposed under the build-up interconnect structure.
23. The semiconductor device of claim 20 , wherein the semiconductor device includes a height less than 1 millimeter.
24. The semiconductor device of claim 20 , further including a semiconductor package disposed over the encapsulant and electrically connected to the bump.
25. The semiconductor device of claim 24 , wherein the semiconductor package includes a memory device.