US20120104634A1 - Chip package structure and manufacturing methods thereof - Google Patents
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- the present invention generally relates to electronic device packaging. More particularly, the present invention relates to a chip package structure and manufacturing methods thereof.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic view showing a conventional chip package structure in accordance with prior art.
- a conventional single-chip or multi-chip package structure is shown.
- the single-chip or multi-chip package structure 100 includes at least one chip 102 , a plurality of structural material layers 104 , a dielectric layer 106 , a plurality of solder pads 107 , and a metal layer 110 .
- a plurality of solder pads 107 are disposed on the chip 102 .
- a plurality of structural material layers 104 are connected to a lateral side of the chip 102 , wherein the surface of the structural material layer 104 is aligned with the surface of the chip 102 .
- the dielectric layer 106 is disposed on the structural material layer 104 and the chip 102 , wherein the top surface of the surface of the chip 102 is aligned with the surface of the structural material layer 104 .
- the dielectric layer 106 has a plurality of openings 108 .
- the metal layer 110 is disposed on the dielectric layer 106 and the side-wall of the openings 108 .
- a through molding compound technology is typically applied to the structural material layer 104 first, such as mechanical drilling through the structural material layer 104 to enable electrical connectivity to the metal layer 110 .
- the through molding compound technology is costly.
- one aspect of the present invention is directed to a chip package structure and manufacturing methods thereof
- the chip package structure may be a single-chip or multi-chip package structure.
- the invention relates to a chip package structure.
- the chip package structure includes a chip module, a plurality of pre-patterned structures, a filling material layer, and a redistribution layer.
- the chip module includes a chip including an upper surface, a side surface, and an active surface.
- the plurality of pre-patterned structures are disposed around the chip.
- Each of the plurality of pre-patterned structures includes a circuit, a first surface, an upper surface opposite the first surface, and a side surface.
- the filling material layer encapsulates the chip and the plurality of pre-patterned structures.
- the filling material layer includes a second surface, and encapsulates the upper surface of the chip, the side surface of the chip, the upper surface of each of the plurality of pre-patterned structures, and the side surface of each of the plurality of pre-patterned structures.
- the active surface, the first surface of each of the plurality of pre-patterned structures, and the second surface are substantially co-planar.
- the redistribution layer is disposed on the active surface, the first surface of each of the plurality of pre-patterned structures, and the second surface. The redistribution layer electrically connects the chip and the circuit in each of the plurality of pre-patterned structures.
- the invention in another innovative aspect, relates to a method of forming a chip package structure.
- the method includes providing a plurality of separate pre-patterned structures, where each of the plurality of separate pre-patterned structures includes a circuit, a first surface, an upper surface opposite the first surface, and a side surface.
- the method further includes providing a chip module including a chip, where the chip includes an upper surface, a side surface, and an active surface opposite the upper surface of the chip.
- the method further includes providing a carrier.
- the method further includes disposing the plurality of separate pre-patterned structures and the chip adjacent to the carrier such that the plurality of separate pre-patterned structures are positioned around the chip.
- the method further includes forming a filling material layer around the chip and the plurality of separate pre-patterned structures so that: (a) the filling material layer substantially covers the upper surface of the chip, the side surface of the chip, the upper surface of each of the plurality of separate pre-patterned structures, and the side surface of each of the plurality of separate pre-patterned structures; and (b) a second surface of the filling material layer is substantially co-planar with the active surface and the first surface of each of the plurality of separate pre-patterned structures.
- the method further includes disposing a redistribution layer on the active surface, the first surface of each of the plurality of separate pre-patterned structures, and the second surface, wherein the redistribution layer electrically connects the chip and the circuit in each of the plurality of separate pre-patterned structures.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic view showing a conventional chip package structure in accordance with prior art
- FIGS. 2A through 2M are schematic views showing a method for manufacturing a chip package structure according to a first embodiment of the invention
- FIGS. 3A through 3N are schematic views showing a method for manufacturing a chip package structure according to a fifth embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 4 shows a schematic view of a chip package structure according to a second embodiment of the invention
- FIG. 5 shows a schematic view of a chip package structure according to a third embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 6 shows a schematic view of a chip package structure according to a fourth embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 7 shows a schematic view of a multi-chip package structure according to a sixth embodiment of the invention.
- a set refers to a collection of one or more components.
- a set of layers can include a single layer or multiple layers.
- Components of a set also can be referred to as members of the set.
- Components of a set can be the same or different.
- components of a set can share one or more common characteristics.
- adjacent refers to being near or adjoining. Adjacent components can be spaced apart from one another or can be in actual or direct contact with one another. In some instances, adjacent components can be connected to one another or can be formed integrally with one another.
- terms such as “inner,” “top,” “upper,” “bottom,” “above,” “below,” “upwardly,” “downwardly,” “side,” and “lateral” refer to a relative orientation of a set of components, such as in accordance with the drawings, but do not require a particular orientation of those components during manufacturing or use.
- connection refers to an operational coupling or linking.
- Connected components can be directly coupled to one another or can be indirectly coupled to one another, such as via another set of components.
- the terms “substantially” and “substantial” refer to a considerable degree or extent. When used in conjunction with an event or circumstance, the terms can refer to instances in which the event or circumstance occurs precisely as well as instances in which the event or circumstance occurs to a close approximation, such as accounting for typical tolerance levels of the manufacturing operations described herein.
- conductive refers to an ability to transport an electric current. Electrically conductive materials typically correspond to those materials that exhibit little or no opposition to flow of an electric current. One measure of electrical conductivity is in terms of Siemens per meter (“S ⁇ m -1 ”). Typically, an electrically conductive material is one having a conductivity greater than about 10 4 S ⁇ m -1 , such as at least about 10 5 S ⁇ m -1 or at least about 10 6 S ⁇ m -1 . Electrical conductivity of a material can sometimes vary with temperature. Unless otherwise specified, electrical conductivity of a material is defined at room temperature.
- aspects of the present invention can be used for fabricating various package structures, such as stacked type packages, multiple-chip packages, or high frequency device packages.
- the pre-patterned structure is placed in the structural material around the embedded chip, and at least one surface of the chip, the pre-patterned structure and the filling material layer are substantially co-planar.
- Embodiments of the invention are applicable to single-chip and multi-chip package structures, as well as to fan-out and fan-in package structures.
- Embodiments of the package structures of the invention can be conveniently stacked to form a package-on-package (POP) package.
- POP package-on-package
- the chip package structure 200 includes a chip module, a plurality of pre-patterned structures 214 , a filling material layer 240 , and a redistribution layer 260 .
- the chip module includes a chip 220 including an active surface 220 a, an upper surface opposite the active surface 220 a, and a side surface extending between the active surface 220 a and the upper surface of the chip 220 .
- the pre-patterned structures 214 are disposed around the chip 220 . Also, referring to FIG.
- each of the pre-patterned structures 214 includes a circuit 216 , a first surface 214 a, an upper surface 214 b opposite the first surface 214 a, and a side surface extending between the first surface 214 a and the upper surface 214 b.
- the filling material layer 240 encapsulates the chip 220 and the pre-patterned structures 214 .
- the filling material layer 240 encapsulates the upper surface of the chip 220 , the side surface of the chip 220 , the upper surface 214 b of each of the pre-patterned structures 214 , and the side surface of each of the pre-patterned structures 214 .
- the filling material layer 240 has a second surface 240 a.
- the active surface 220 a, each first surface 214 a and the second surface 240 a are substantially co-planar.
- the filling material layer 240 may be made from a photo-imageable or a non-photo-imageable material. This material is preferably but not limited to a molding compound, and other structural materials which can be used as fillers are also applicable to embodiments of the invention.
- the redistribution layer 260 is disposed on the active surface 220 a, each first surface 214 a, and the second surface 240 a, and electrically connects the chip 220 and each circuit 214 .
- the chip package structure 200 may further include a plurality of external connectors 272 and 274 respectively disposed on the redistribution layer 260 and the filling material layer 240 .
- the pre-patterned structure 214 of this embodiment of the invention is placed in the structural material around the embedded chip 200 of the chip package structure 200 , and serves as a supporting structure of the package, not only increasing the density of electrical connections in small-sized packages, but also incurring lower cost than conventional through molding compound technology.
- the active surface 220 a, each first surface 214 a and the second surface 240 a are substantially co-planar, not only effectively increasing the process conformity rate of the redistribution layer 260 , but also incurring lower manufacturing cost.
- the co-planar design may enable coatings such as a dielectric layer 262 (shown in FIG.
- the method for manufacturing the chip package structure 200 includes the following steps.
- a substrate 210 is provided, wherein the substrate preferably is an organic substrate or a silicon substrate.
- a through hole 212 is formed on the substrate 210 to form a plurality of pre-patterned structures 214 , wherein each of the pre-patterned structures 214 includes a circuit 216 , a first surface 214 a, an upper surface 214 b opposite to the first surface 214 a, and a side surface extending between the first surface 214 a and the upper surface 214 b.
- At least one of the pre-patterned structures 214 may include a slot 2141 on the first surface 214 a, where the slot 2141 exposes a part of the circuit 216 .
- At least one of the pre-patterned structures 214 may include another slot 2143 on the upper surface 214 b, where the another slot 2143 exposes another part of the circuit 216 .
- the at least one of the pre-patterned structures 214 may include multiple interconnected trace layers embedded between the first surface 214 a and the upper surface 214 b.
- the multiple interconnected trace layers may be interconnected, such as by vias.
- a chip module is provided, wherein the chip module includes a chip 220 having an active surface 220 a and at least one pad 222 disposed on the active surface 220 a. Moreover, the chip 220 and the pre-patterned structures 214 are placed on a counterpart carrier 230 that may have an adhesive layer 232 , so that the chip 220 is accommodated in the through hole 212 , and the pre-patterned structures 214 are disposed around the chip 220 . As the through hole 212 is slightly larger than the chip 220 , a gap is formed between the chip 220 and the pre-patterned structures 214 .
- a filling material layer 240 is formed for encapsulating the chip 220 and the pre-patterned structures 214 . Meanwhile, the filling material layer 240 is further disposed in the gap between the chip 220 and each of the pre-patterned structures 214 .
- the filling material layer 240 encapsulates the upper surface of the chip 220 , the side surface of the chip 220 , the upper surface 214 b of each of the pre-patterned structures 214 , and the side surface of each of the pre-patterned structures 214 .
- the filling material layer 240 includes a second surface 240 a and an upper surface 240 b opposite the second surface 240 a.
- the active surface 220 a, each first surface 214 a, and the second surface 240 a are substantially co-planar.
- a hole 2401 may be formed in the filling material layer 240 , where the hole 2401 penetrates to the another slot 2143 (illustrated in FIG. 2B ) from the upper surface 240 b.
- a conductive material 2402 may be placed in the hole 2401 .
- a process carrier 250 including an adhesive layer 252 may be disposed on the upper surface 240 b (illustrated in FIG. 2D ), and the counterpart carrier 230 including the adhesive layer 232 may be removed to expose the active surface 220 a, each first surface 214 a, and the second surface 240 a.
- the process carrier 250 , the filling material layer 240 , the chip 220 , and the pre-patterned structures 214 encapsulated by the filling material layer 240 are inverted as indicated in FIG. 2G .
- a redistribution layer 260 (illustrated in FIG. 2M ) is disposed on the active surface 220 a, each first surface 214 a, and the second surface 240 a to electrically connect the chip 220 and each circuit 216 .
- the redistribution layer 260 passes through the slot 2141 (illustrated in FIG. 2B ) to electrically connect to a part of the circuit 216 , and is electrically connected to the chip 220 through the pad 222 (illustrated in FIG. 2C ).
- the formation of the redistribution layer 260 includes the following steps. As indicated in FIG.
- a first dielectric layer 262 is formed, where the first dielectric layer 262 and the filling material layer 240 may be made from the same or different materials.
- first openings 2621 and 2623 of the first dielectric layer 262 are formed, where the first opening 2621 corresponds to the slot 2141 that exposes a part of the circuit 216 , and the first opening 2623 exposes the pad 222 .
- the first openings 2621 and 2623 are preferably formed by way of exposing and developing, but may also be formed by other methods such as laser drilling, mechanical drilling, or punching.
- a patterned conductive layer 264 is disposed on a top surface of the first dielectric layer 262 , side-walls of the first openings 2621 and 2623 , the exposed pad 222 , and the exposed part of the circuit 216 .
- a second dielectric layer 266 is disposed on the patterned conductive layer 264 and the first dielectric layer 262 .
- a plurality of second openings 2661 are formed on the second dielectric layer 262 for exposing the patterned conductive layer 264 (illustrated in FIG. 2J ).
- a conductive material 2662 may be placed in second openings 2661 .
- the second dielectric layer 266 and the filling material layer 240 may be made from the same or different materials.
- a plurality of external connectors 272 may be disposed on the conductive material 2662
- a plurality of external connectors 274 may be disposed on the conductive material 2402 to form a package having the chip package structure 200 .
- the external connectors 272 and 274 are preferably solder bumps or solder balls.
- this second embodiment of the invention omits the forming a plurality of second openings 2661 on the second dielectric layer 262 and accommodating the conductive material 2662 in a plurality of second openings 2661 (shown in FIG. 2L ), and omits disposing a plurality of external connectors 272 on the conductive material 2662 (shown in FIG. 2M ) to form a package having the chip package structure 400 of FIG. 4 .
- the manufacturing method of the chip package structure 400 of this second embodiment of the invention includes the processing in FIGS. 2A through 2K and a part of the processing in FIG. 2M .
- the redistribution layer 460 of the chip package structure 400 of FIG. 4 does not have an opening, no external connector is disposed on the corresponding side of the chip package structure 400 , and the external connector 474 disposed on another side of the chip package structure 400 may provide electrical connectivity to circuitry outside the chip package structure 400 .
- this third embodiment of the invention omits the forming the hole 2401 on the filling material layer 240 and accommodating the conductive material 2402 (shown in FIG. 2E ).
- the processing shown in FIG. 2E is replaced by the following processing.
- a conductive layer 592 is disposed on an upper surface 540 b of the filling material layer 540 , a side-wall of the hole 5401 on the filling material layer 540 , and a part of the circuit 516 exposed from the hole 5401 .
- a dielectric layer 594 is disposed on the conductive layer 592 , where the dielectric layer 594 and the filling material layer 540 may be made from the same or different materials.
- the dielectric layer 594 has a plurality of openings 5921 , which expose the conductive layer 592 .
- the openings 5921 are preferably formed by way of exposing and developing, but may also be formed by other methods such as laser drilling, mechanical drilling, or punching in the present process.
- the conductive material 5922 is filled in the openings 5921 . That is, the manufacturing method of the chip package structure 500 of this third embodiment of the invention not only includes the processing shown in FIGS. 2A through 2D , a part of the processing shown in FIG. 2E , and the processing shown in FIGS.
- one side of the chip package structure 500 of this third embodiment of the invention may have more external connectors 574 .
- this fourth embodiment of the invention omits forming a plurality of second openings 2661 on the second dielectric layer 262 and accommodating the conductive material 2662 in a plurality of second openings 2661 (shown in FIG. 2L ), and omits disposing a plurality of external connectors 272 on the conductive material 2662 (shown in FIG. 2M ) to form a package having the chip package structure 600 of FIG. 6 .
- the manufacturing method of the chip package structure 600 of the present embodiment of the invention not only includes the processing shown in FIGS. 2A through 2D , a part of the processing shown in FIG. 2E , the processing shown in FIGS. 2F through 2K , and a part of the processing shown in FIG.
- the redistribution layer 660 of this fourth embodiment of the invention does not have an opening, so the corresponding side of the chip package structure 600 does not have an external connector.
- the external connector 674 disposed on another side of the chip package structure 600 may provide electrical connectivity to circuitry outside the chip package structure 600 .
- another side of the chip package structure 600 of FIG. 6 may also have more external connectors 674 .
- the chip package structure 300 includes a chip module, a plurality of pre-patterned structures 314 , a filling material layer 340 , a redistribution layer 360 , and a protection layer 380 .
- the protection layer 380 may be disposed on an adhesive layer 382
- the adhesive layer 382 may be disposed on an upper surface 340 b of the filling material layer 340 so that the adhesive layer 382 connects the protection layer 380 and the filling material layer 340 .
- the chip module includes a chip 320 including an active surface 320 a, an upper surface opposite the active surface 320 a, and a side surface extending between the active surface 320 a and the upper surface of the chip 320 .
- the pre-patterned structures 314 are disposed around the chip 320 . Also, referring to FIG. 3B , each of the pre-patterned structure 314 includes a circuit 316 , a first surface 314 a, an upper surface 314 b opposite the first surface 314 a, and a side surface extending between the first surface 314 a and the upper surface 314 b.
- the filling material layer 340 encapsulates the chip 320 and the pre-patterned structures 314 .
- the filling material layer 340 encapsulates the upper surface of the chip 320 , the side surface of the chip 320 , the upper surface 314 b of each of the pre-patterned structures 314 , and the side surface of each of the pre-patterned structures 314 .
- the filling material layer 340 has a second surface 340 a and an upper surface 340 b, and the active surface 320 a, each first surface 314 a, and the second surface 240 a are substantially co-planar.
- the filling material layer 340 may be made from a photo-imageable or a non-photo-imageable material. This material is preferably but not limited to a molding compound, and other structural materials which can be used as fillers are also applicable to embodiments of the invention.
- the redistribution layer 360 is disposed on the active surface 320 a, each first surface 314 a, and the second surface 340 a, and electrically connects the chip 320 and each circuit 314 .
- the adhesive layer 382 is disposed on another second surface 340 b, and the protection layer 380 is disposed on the adhesive layer, wherein the adhesive layer 382 is used for connecting the protection layer 380 and the filling material layer 340 .
- the protection layer 380 is a thermal fin.
- the chip package structure 300 further includes a plurality of external connectors 372 and 374 respectively disposed on the redistribution layer 360 and the filling material layer 340 .
- the pre-patterned structure 314 of this fifth embodiment of the invention is placed in the structural material around the embedded chip 300 of the chip package structure 300 , and serves as a supporting structure of the package, not only increasing the density of electrical connections in small-sized packages, but also incurring lower cost than the conventional through molding compound technology.
- the active surface 220 a, each first surface 214 a, and the second surface 240 a are substantially co-planar, not only effectively increasing the process conformity rate of the redistribution layer 360 , but also incurring lower manufacturing cost.
- the co-planar design may enable coatings such as a dielectric layer 362 (shown in FIG.
- the method for manufacturing the chip package structure 300 includes the following steps.
- a substrate 310 is provided, wherein the substrate preferably is an organic substrate or a silicon substrate.
- a through hole 312 is formed on the substrate 310 to form a plurality of pre-patterned structures 314 , wherein each of the pre-patterned structure 314 includes a circuit 316 , a first surface 314 a, an upper surface 314 b opposite to the first surface 314 a, and a side surface extending between the first surface 314 a and the upper surface 314 b.
- At least one of the pre-patterned structures 314 may include a slot 3141 on the first surface 314 a, wherein the slot 3141 exposes a part of the circuit 316 .
- At least one of the pre-patterned structures 314 may include another slot 3143 on the upper surface 314 b, where the another slot 3143 exposes another part of the circuit 316 .
- the at least one of the pre-patterned structures 314 may include multiple interconnected trace layers embedded between the first surface 314 a and the upper surface 314 b.
- the multiple interconnected trace layers may be interconnected, such as by vias.
- a chip module is provided, wherein the chip module includes a chip 320 having an active surface 320 a and at least one pad 322 disposed on the active surface 320 a. Moreover, the chip 320 and the pre-patterned structures 314 are placed on a counterpart carrier 330 that may have an adhesive layer 332 , so that the chip 320 is accommodated in the through hole 312 , and the pre-patterned structures 314 are disposed around the chip 320 . As the through hole 312 is slightly larger than the chip 320 , a gap is formed between the chip 320 and the pre-patterned structures 314 .
- a filling material layer 340 is formed for encapsulating the chip 320 and the pre-patterned structures 314 . Meanwhile, the filling material layer 340 is further disposed in the gap between the chip 320 and each of the pre-patterned structures 314 .
- the filling material layer 340 encapsulates the upper surface of the chip 320 , the side surface of the chip 320 , the upper surface 314 b of each of the pre-patterned structures 314 , and the side surface of each of the pre-patterned structures 314 .
- the filling material layer is made from a photo-imageable or a non-photo-imageable material.
- the filling material layer 340 includes a second surface 340 a and an upper surface 340 b opposite to the second surface 340 a.
- the active surface 320 a, each first surface 314 a, and the second surface 340 a are substantially co-planar.
- a hole 3401 may be formed in the filling material layer 340 , where the hole 3401 penetrates to the another slot 3143 (illustrated in FIG. 3B ) from the upper surface 340 b.
- a conductive material 3402 may be placed in the hole 3401 .
- the counterpart carrier 330 including the adhesive layer 332 may be removed to expose the active surface 320 a, each first surface 314 a, and the second surface 340 a.
- a protection layer 380 , an adhesive layer 382 , and a process carrier 350 including an adhesive layer 352 may be sequentially stacked on the upper surface 340 b (illustrated in FIG. 3D ).
- the adhesive layer 382 connects the protection layer 380 and the filling material layer 340
- the adhesive layer 352 is connects the protection layer 380 and the process carrier 350 .
- the process carrier 350 including an adhesive layer 352 , the protection layer 380 , the adhesive layer 382 , the filling material layer 340 , the chip 320 , and the pre-patterned structures 314 encapsulated by the filling material 340 are inverted as indicated in FIG. 3H .
- a redistribution layer 360 (illustrated in FIG. 3N ) is disposed on the active surface 320 a, each first surface 314 a, and the second surface 340 a to electrically connect the chip 320 and each circuit 316 (illustrated in FIG. 3B ).
- the redistribution layer 360 passes through the slot 3141 (illustrated in FIG. 3B ) to electrically connect to part of the circuit 316 , and is electrically connected to the chip 320 through the pad 322 (illustrated in FIG. 3C ).
- the formation of the redistribution layer 360 includes the following steps. As indicated in FIG.
- a first dielectric layer 362 is formed, where the first dielectric layer 362 and the filling material layer 340 may be made from the same or different materials.
- first openings 3621 and 3623 are formed on the first dielectric layer 362 , where the first opening 3621 corresponds to the slot 3141 (illustrated in FIG. 3B ) that exposes a part of the circuit 316 , and the first opening 3623 exposes the pad 322 (illustrated in FIG. 3C ).
- the first openings 3621 and 3623 are preferably formed by way of exposing and developing, but may also be formed by other methods such as laser drilling, mechanical drilling, or punching.
- a patterned conductive layer 364 is disposed on a top surface of the first dielectric layer 362 , side-walls of the first openings 3621 and 3623 , the exposed pad 322 (illustrated in FIG. 3C ), and the exposed part of the circuit 316 .
- a second dielectric layer 366 is disposed on the patterned conductive layer 364 (illustrated in FIG. 3K ) and the first dielectric layer 362 (illustrated in FIG. 3J ), where the second dielectric layer 366 and the filling material layer 340 may be made from the same or different materials.
- a plurality of second openings 3661 are formed on the second dielectric layer 362 to expose the patterned conductive layer 364 (illustrated in FIG. 3J ) and to accommodate a conductive material 3662 .
- the second opening 3661 is preferably formed by way of exposing and developing, but may also be formed by other methods such as laser drilling, mechanical drilling, or punching.
- a plurality of external connectors 372 may be disposed on the conductive material 3662 , and a plurality of external connectors 374 may be disposed on the conductive material 3402 to form a package having the chip package structure 300 .
- the external connector 372 and 374 are preferably solder bumps or solder balls.
- another embodiment of the invention omits forming a plurality of second openings 3661 on the second dielectric layer 362 and accommodating the conductive material 3662 in a plurality of second openings 3661 (shown in FIG. 3M ), and omits disposing a plurality of external connectors 372 on the conductive material 3662 (shown in FIG. 3N ). That is, the method for manufacturing a chip package structure according to another embodiment of the invention includes the processing shown in FIGS. 3A through 3L and a part of the processing shown in FIG. 3M .
- yet another embodiment of the invention includes the processing shown in FIGS. 3A through 3D , a part of the processing shown in FIG. 3E , and the processing shown in FIGS. 3F through 3N , and further includes processing similar to that described for the third embodiment such as forming the conductive layer, forming the dielectric layer having a plurality of holes, and interposing the conductive material into the gaps to replace the above processing shown in FIG. 3E of forming the hole 3401 on the filling material layer 340 and accommodating the conductive material 3402 .
- one side of the chip package structure of the yet another embodiment may also have more external connectors.
- a further embodiment omits forming a plurality of second openings 3661 on the second dielectric layer 362 and accommodating the conductive material 3662 in a plurality of second openings 3661 (shown in FIG. 3M ), and omits disposing a plurality of external connectors 372 on the conductive material 3662 (shown in FIG. 3N ). That is, the method for manufacturing a chip package structure of the further embodiment not only includes the processing shown in FIGS. 3A through 3D , a part of the processing shown in FIG. 3E , the processing shown in FIGS. 3F through 3L and a part of the processing shown in FIG.
- the redistribution layer of the further embodiment does not have an opening, so the corresponding side of the chip package structure does not have an external connector.
- the external connector disposed on another side of the chip package structure may provide electrical connectivity to circuitry outside the chip package structure.
- another side of the further chip package structure may also have more external connectors.
- the chip package structure disclosed in the above embodiments is a single-chip package structure, but can be a multi-chip package structure if the chip module includes a plurality of chips. There are a plurality of pre-patterned structures disposed around each chip. Furthermore, the active surface of the chips, the second surface of the filling material layer, and the first surfaces of the pre-patterned structures are substantially co-planar.
- the single-chip or the multi-chip package structure disclosed in the above embodiments can be stacked to form a package-on-package (POP) package, which includes a plurality of identical or different packages sequentially stacked.
- POP package-on-package
- FIG. 7 a multi-chip package structure according to a sixth embodiment of the invention is shown.
- the package-on-package structure 700 includes a first package 710 and a second package 720 .
- the second package 720 is attached above the first package 710 , and at least one of the first package 710 and the second package 720 can be a single-chip or a multi-chip package structure disclosed in the above described embodiments.
- the pre-patterned structure placed in the structural material around the embedded chip serves as a supporting structure of the package, not only increasing the density of electrical connection in small-sized packages, but also incurring lower cost than conventional through molding compound technology.
- the design that the active surface of the chip, each first surface of each pre-patterned structure, and the second surface of the filling material layer are substantially co-planar effectively increases the process conformity rate of the redistribution layer and reduces the manufacturing cost.
- the co-planar design may enable coatings such as a dielectric layer 262 (shown in FIG. 2H ) to have a substantially uniform thickness, which may simplify a coating process, and may enable the exposing energy to be consistent in an exposing process that may be used, for example, to create openings 2621 (shown in FIG. 2I ).
- Embodiments of the invention are very flexible, and are applicable to single-chip and multi-chip package structures as well as fan-out and fan-in package structures.
- Package structures of embodiments of the invention can be conveniently stacked to form a package-on-package (POP) package.
- POP package-on-package
Abstract
A chip package structure includes a chip module, a plurality of pre-patterned structures, a filling material layer, and a redistribution layer. The chip module includes a chip including an upper surface, a side surface, and an active surface. The pre-patterned structures are disposed around the chip. Each of the pre-patterned structures includes a circuit, a first surface, an upper surface opposite the first surface, and a side surface. The filling material layer encapsulates the chip and the pre-patterned structures. The filling material layer includes a second surface, and encapsulates the upper and side surfaces of the chip, and the upper and side surfaces of each of the pre-patterned structures. The active surface, each first surface, and the second surface are substantially co-planar. The redistribution layer is disposed on the active surface, each first surface, and the second surface. The redistribution layer electrically connects the chip and each circuit.
Description
- This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/648,270, filed Dec. 28, 2009, which claims the benefit of Taiwan application Serial No. 98120583, filed Jun. 19, 2009, the subject matter of which is incorporated herein by reference.
- The present invention generally relates to electronic device packaging. More particularly, the present invention relates to a chip package structure and manufacturing methods thereof.
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FIG. 1 is a schematic view showing a conventional chip package structure in accordance with prior art. A conventional single-chip or multi-chip package structure is shown. The single-chip ormulti-chip package structure 100 includes at least onechip 102, a plurality ofstructural material layers 104, adielectric layer 106, a plurality ofsolder pads 107, and ametal layer 110. A plurality ofsolder pads 107 are disposed on thechip 102. A plurality ofstructural material layers 104 are connected to a lateral side of thechip 102, wherein the surface of thestructural material layer 104 is aligned with the surface of thechip 102. Thedielectric layer 106 is disposed on thestructural material layer 104 and thechip 102, wherein the top surface of the surface of thechip 102 is aligned with the surface of thestructural material layer 104. Thedielectric layer 106 has a plurality ofopenings 108. Themetal layer 110 is disposed on thedielectric layer 106 and the side-wall of theopenings 108. - In order to increase the density of electrical connections of the package structure, a through molding compound technology is typically applied to the
structural material layer 104 first, such as mechanical drilling through thestructural material layer 104 to enable electrical connectivity to themetal layer 110. However, at present, the through molding compound technology is costly. - Accordingly, one aspect of the present invention is directed to a chip package structure and manufacturing methods thereof The chip package structure may be a single-chip or multi-chip package structure.
- In one innovative aspect, the invention relates to a chip package structure. In one embodiment, the chip package structure includes a chip module, a plurality of pre-patterned structures, a filling material layer, and a redistribution layer. The chip module includes a chip including an upper surface, a side surface, and an active surface. The plurality of pre-patterned structures are disposed around the chip. Each of the plurality of pre-patterned structures includes a circuit, a first surface, an upper surface opposite the first surface, and a side surface. The filling material layer encapsulates the chip and the plurality of pre-patterned structures. The filling material layer includes a second surface, and encapsulates the upper surface of the chip, the side surface of the chip, the upper surface of each of the plurality of pre-patterned structures, and the side surface of each of the plurality of pre-patterned structures. The active surface, the first surface of each of the plurality of pre-patterned structures, and the second surface are substantially co-planar. The redistribution layer is disposed on the active surface, the first surface of each of the plurality of pre-patterned structures, and the second surface. The redistribution layer electrically connects the chip and the circuit in each of the plurality of pre-patterned structures.
- In another innovative aspect, the invention relates to a method of forming a chip package structure. In one embodiment, the method includes providing a plurality of separate pre-patterned structures, where each of the plurality of separate pre-patterned structures includes a circuit, a first surface, an upper surface opposite the first surface, and a side surface. The method further includes providing a chip module including a chip, where the chip includes an upper surface, a side surface, and an active surface opposite the upper surface of the chip. The method further includes providing a carrier. The method further includes disposing the plurality of separate pre-patterned structures and the chip adjacent to the carrier such that the plurality of separate pre-patterned structures are positioned around the chip. The method further includes forming a filling material layer around the chip and the plurality of separate pre-patterned structures so that: (a) the filling material layer substantially covers the upper surface of the chip, the side surface of the chip, the upper surface of each of the plurality of separate pre-patterned structures, and the side surface of each of the plurality of separate pre-patterned structures; and (b) a second surface of the filling material layer is substantially co-planar with the active surface and the first surface of each of the plurality of separate pre-patterned structures. The method further includes disposing a redistribution layer on the active surface, the first surface of each of the plurality of separate pre-patterned structures, and the second surface, wherein the redistribution layer electrically connects the chip and the circuit in each of the plurality of separate pre-patterned structures.
- The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of some embodiments of the invention, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate embodiments of the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of some embodiments of the invention.
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FIG. 1 is a schematic view showing a conventional chip package structure in accordance with prior art; -
FIGS. 2A through 2M are schematic views showing a method for manufacturing a chip package structure according to a first embodiment of the invention; -
FIGS. 3A through 3N are schematic views showing a method for manufacturing a chip package structure according to a fifth embodiment of the invention; -
FIG. 4 shows a schematic view of a chip package structure according to a second embodiment of the invention; -
FIG. 5 shows a schematic view of a chip package structure according to a third embodiment of the invention; -
FIG. 6 shows a schematic view of a chip package structure according to a fourth embodiment of the invention; and -
FIG. 7 shows a schematic view of a multi-chip package structure according to a sixth embodiment of the invention. - Reference will now be made in detail to some embodiments of the invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, the same reference numbers are used in the drawings and the descriptions to refer to the same or like parts.
- The following definitions apply to some of the aspects described with respect to some embodiments of the invention. These definitions may likewise be expanded upon herein.
- As used herein, the singular terms “a”, “an” and “the” include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, reference to a protruding metal block can include multiple protruding metal blocks unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
- As used herein, the term “set” refers to a collection of one or more components. Thus, for example, a set of layers can include a single layer or multiple layers. Components of a set also can be referred to as members of the set. Components of a set can be the same or different. In some instances, components of a set can share one or more common characteristics.
- As used herein, the term “adjacent” refers to being near or adjoining. Adjacent components can be spaced apart from one another or can be in actual or direct contact with one another. In some instances, adjacent components can be connected to one another or can be formed integrally with one another.
- As used herein, terms such as “inner,” “top,” “upper,” “bottom,” “above,” “below,” “upwardly,” “downwardly,” “side,” and “lateral” refer to a relative orientation of a set of components, such as in accordance with the drawings, but do not require a particular orientation of those components during manufacturing or use.
- As used herein, the terms “connect”, “connected” and “connection” refer to an operational coupling or linking. Connected components can be directly coupled to one another or can be indirectly coupled to one another, such as via another set of components.
- As used herein, the terms “substantially” and “substantial” refer to a considerable degree or extent. When used in conjunction with an event or circumstance, the terms can refer to instances in which the event or circumstance occurs precisely as well as instances in which the event or circumstance occurs to a close approximation, such as accounting for typical tolerance levels of the manufacturing operations described herein.
- As used herein, the terms “conductive” refers to an ability to transport an electric current. Electrically conductive materials typically correspond to those materials that exhibit little or no opposition to flow of an electric current. One measure of electrical conductivity is in terms of Siemens per meter (“S·m-1”). Typically, an electrically conductive material is one having a conductivity greater than about 104 S·m-1, such as at least about 105 S·m-1 or at least about 106 S·m-1. Electrical conductivity of a material can sometimes vary with temperature. Unless otherwise specified, electrical conductivity of a material is defined at room temperature.
- Aspects of the present invention can be used for fabricating various package structures, such as stacked type packages, multiple-chip packages, or high frequency device packages.
- According to embodiments of the chip package structure of the invention, the pre-patterned structure is placed in the structural material around the embedded chip, and at least one surface of the chip, the pre-patterned structure and the filling material layer are substantially co-planar. Embodiments of the invention are applicable to single-chip and multi-chip package structures, as well as to fan-out and fan-in package structures. Embodiments of the package structures of the invention can be conveniently stacked to form a package-on-package (POP) package.
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FIG. 2M , a schematic view of a method for manufacturing a chip package structure according to a first embodiment of the invention is shown. Thechip package structure 200 includes a chip module, a plurality ofpre-patterned structures 214, a fillingmaterial layer 240, and aredistribution layer 260. The chip module includes achip 220 including anactive surface 220 a, an upper surface opposite theactive surface 220 a, and a side surface extending between theactive surface 220 a and the upper surface of thechip 220. Thepre-patterned structures 214 are disposed around thechip 220. Also, referring toFIG. 2B , each of thepre-patterned structures 214 includes acircuit 216, afirst surface 214 a, anupper surface 214 b opposite thefirst surface 214 a, and a side surface extending between thefirst surface 214 a and theupper surface 214 b. InFIG. 2M , the fillingmaterial layer 240 encapsulates thechip 220 and thepre-patterned structures 214. The fillingmaterial layer 240 encapsulates the upper surface of thechip 220, the side surface of thechip 220, theupper surface 214 b of each of thepre-patterned structures 214, and the side surface of each of thepre-patterned structures 214. The fillingmaterial layer 240 has asecond surface 240 a. Theactive surface 220 a, eachfirst surface 214 a and thesecond surface 240 a are substantially co-planar. The fillingmaterial layer 240 may be made from a photo-imageable or a non-photo-imageable material. This material is preferably but not limited to a molding compound, and other structural materials which can be used as fillers are also applicable to embodiments of the invention. Theredistribution layer 260 is disposed on theactive surface 220 a, eachfirst surface 214 a, and thesecond surface 240 a, and electrically connects thechip 220 and eachcircuit 214. Furthermore, thechip package structure 200 may further include a plurality ofexternal connectors redistribution layer 260 and the fillingmaterial layer 240. - The
pre-patterned structure 214 of this embodiment of the invention is placed in the structural material around the embeddedchip 200 of thechip package structure 200, and serves as a supporting structure of the package, not only increasing the density of electrical connections in small-sized packages, but also incurring lower cost than conventional through molding compound technology. Furthermore, in this embodiment of the invention, theactive surface 220 a, eachfirst surface 214 a and thesecond surface 240 a are substantially co-planar, not only effectively increasing the process conformity rate of theredistribution layer 260, but also incurring lower manufacturing cost. For example, the co-planar design may enable coatings such as a dielectric layer 262 (shown inFIG. 2H ) to have a substantially uniform thickness, which may simplify a coating process, and may enable the exposing energy to be consistent in an exposing process that may be used, for example, to create openings 2621 (shown inFIG. 2I ). In this embodiment, the method for manufacturing thechip package structure 200 includes the following steps. - Referring to
FIG. 2A , asubstrate 210 is provided, wherein the substrate preferably is an organic substrate or a silicon substrate. Next, as indicated inFIG. 2B , a throughhole 212 is formed on thesubstrate 210 to form a plurality ofpre-patterned structures 214, wherein each of thepre-patterned structures 214 includes acircuit 216, afirst surface 214 a, anupper surface 214 b opposite to thefirst surface 214 a, and a side surface extending between thefirst surface 214 a and theupper surface 214 b. At least one of thepre-patterned structures 214 may include aslot 2141 on thefirst surface 214 a, where theslot 2141 exposes a part of thecircuit 216. At least one of thepre-patterned structures 214 may include anotherslot 2143 on theupper surface 214 b, where the anotherslot 2143 exposes another part of thecircuit 216. The at least one of thepre-patterned structures 214 may include multiple interconnected trace layers embedded between thefirst surface 214 a and theupper surface 214 b. The multiple interconnected trace layers may be interconnected, such as by vias. - As indicated in
FIG. 2C , a chip module is provided, wherein the chip module includes achip 220 having anactive surface 220 a and at least onepad 222 disposed on theactive surface 220 a. Moreover, thechip 220 and thepre-patterned structures 214 are placed on acounterpart carrier 230 that may have anadhesive layer 232, so that thechip 220 is accommodated in the throughhole 212, and thepre-patterned structures 214 are disposed around thechip 220. As the throughhole 212 is slightly larger than thechip 220, a gap is formed between thechip 220 and thepre-patterned structures 214. - Referring to
FIG. 2D , a fillingmaterial layer 240 is formed for encapsulating thechip 220 and thepre-patterned structures 214. Meanwhile, the fillingmaterial layer 240 is further disposed in the gap between thechip 220 and each of thepre-patterned structures 214. The fillingmaterial layer 240 encapsulates the upper surface of thechip 220, the side surface of thechip 220, theupper surface 214 b of each of thepre-patterned structures 214, and the side surface of each of thepre-patterned structures 214. As indicated inFIG. 2D , the fillingmaterial layer 240 includes asecond surface 240 a and anupper surface 240 b opposite thesecond surface 240 a. Theactive surface 220 a, eachfirst surface 214 a, and thesecond surface 240 a are substantially co-planar. - In
FIG. 2E , ahole 2401 may be formed in the fillingmaterial layer 240, where thehole 2401 penetrates to the another slot 2143 (illustrated inFIG. 2B ) from theupper surface 240 b. Aconductive material 2402 may be placed in thehole 2401. - Referring to
FIG. 2F , aprocess carrier 250 including anadhesive layer 252 may be disposed on theupper surface 240 b (illustrated inFIG. 2D ), and thecounterpart carrier 230 including theadhesive layer 232 may be removed to expose theactive surface 220 a, eachfirst surface 214 a, and thesecond surface 240 a. - Then, the
process carrier 250, the fillingmaterial layer 240, thechip 220, and thepre-patterned structures 214 encapsulated by the fillingmaterial layer 240 are inverted as indicated inFIG. 2G . - Next, a redistribution layer 260 (illustrated in
FIG. 2M ) is disposed on theactive surface 220 a, eachfirst surface 214 a, and thesecond surface 240 a to electrically connect thechip 220 and eachcircuit 216. Theredistribution layer 260 passes through the slot 2141 (illustrated inFIG. 2B ) to electrically connect to a part of thecircuit 216, and is electrically connected to thechip 220 through the pad 222 (illustrated inFIG. 2C ). In this embodiment, the formation of theredistribution layer 260 includes the following steps. As indicated inFIG. 2H , a firstdielectric layer 262 is formed, where thefirst dielectric layer 262 and the fillingmaterial layer 240 may be made from the same or different materials. InFIG. 2I ,first openings first dielectric layer 262 are formed, where thefirst opening 2621 corresponds to theslot 2141 that exposes a part of thecircuit 216, and thefirst opening 2623 exposes thepad 222. Thefirst openings FIG. 2J , a patternedconductive layer 264 is disposed on a top surface of thefirst dielectric layer 262, side-walls of thefirst openings pad 222, and the exposed part of thecircuit 216. Then, as indicated inFIG. 2K , asecond dielectric layer 266 is disposed on the patternedconductive layer 264 and thefirst dielectric layer 262. InFIG. 2L , a plurality ofsecond openings 2661 are formed on thesecond dielectric layer 262 for exposing the patterned conductive layer 264 (illustrated inFIG. 2J ). Aconductive material 2662 may be placed insecond openings 2661. Thesecond dielectric layer 266 and the fillingmaterial layer 240 may be made from the same or different materials. - Referring to
FIG. 2M , a plurality ofexternal connectors 272 may be disposed on theconductive material 2662, and a plurality ofexternal connectors 274 may be disposed on theconductive material 2402 to form a package having thechip package structure 200. Theexternal connectors - Compared with the first embodiment, this second embodiment of the invention omits the forming a plurality of
second openings 2661 on thesecond dielectric layer 262 and accommodating theconductive material 2662 in a plurality of second openings 2661 (shown inFIG. 2L ), and omits disposing a plurality ofexternal connectors 272 on the conductive material 2662 (shown inFIG. 2M ) to form a package having thechip package structure 400 ofFIG. 4 . That is, the manufacturing method of thechip package structure 400 of this second embodiment of the invention includes the processing inFIGS. 2A through 2K and a part of the processing inFIG. 2M . Theredistribution layer 460 of thechip package structure 400 ofFIG. 4 does not have an opening, no external connector is disposed on the corresponding side of thechip package structure 400, and theexternal connector 474 disposed on another side of thechip package structure 400 may provide electrical connectivity to circuitry outside thechip package structure 400. - Compared with the first embodiment, this third embodiment of the invention omits the forming the
hole 2401 on the fillingmaterial layer 240 and accommodating the conductive material 2402 (shown inFIG. 2E ). In this embodiment, the processing shown inFIG. 2E is replaced by the following processing. Referring toFIG. 5 , aconductive layer 592 is disposed on anupper surface 540 b of the filling material layer 540, a side-wall of thehole 5401 on the filling material layer 540, and a part of thecircuit 516 exposed from thehole 5401. In addition, adielectric layer 594 is disposed on theconductive layer 592, where thedielectric layer 594 and the filling material layer 540 may be made from the same or different materials. Thedielectric layer 594 has a plurality ofopenings 5921, which expose theconductive layer 592. Theopenings 5921 are preferably formed by way of exposing and developing, but may also be formed by other methods such as laser drilling, mechanical drilling, or punching in the present process. Furthermore, theconductive material 5922 is filled in theopenings 5921. That is, the manufacturing method of thechip package structure 500 of this third embodiment of the invention not only includes the processing shown inFIGS. 2A through 2D , a part of the processing shown inFIG. 2E , and the processing shown inFIGS. 2F through 2M , but also includes the steps of forming theconductive layer 592, forming thedielectric layer 594 having a plurality ofopenings 5921, and interposing theconductive material 5922 into theopenings 5921. Compared with the first embodiment, one side of thechip package structure 500 of this third embodiment of the invention may have moreexternal connectors 574. - Compared with the third embodiment, this fourth embodiment of the invention omits forming a plurality of
second openings 2661 on thesecond dielectric layer 262 and accommodating theconductive material 2662 in a plurality of second openings 2661 (shown inFIG. 2L ), and omits disposing a plurality ofexternal connectors 272 on the conductive material 2662 (shown inFIG. 2M ) to form a package having thechip package structure 600 ofFIG. 6 . That is, the manufacturing method of thechip package structure 600 of the present embodiment of the invention not only includes the processing shown inFIGS. 2A through 2D , a part of the processing shown inFIG. 2E , the processing shown inFIGS. 2F through 2K , and a part of the processing shown inFIG. 2M , but also includes forming theconductive layer 692, forming thedielectric layer 694 having a plurality ofopenings 6921, and interposing theconductive material 6922 into theopenings 6921. Compared with the third embodiment, theredistribution layer 660 of this fourth embodiment of the invention does not have an opening, so the corresponding side of thechip package structure 600 does not have an external connector. Theexternal connector 674 disposed on another side of thechip package structure 600 may provide electrical connectivity to circuitry outside thechip package structure 600. Compared with the first embodiment, another side of thechip package structure 600 ofFIG. 6 may also have moreexternal connectors 674. - Referring to
FIG. 3N , a schematic view of a method for manufacturing a chip package structure according to a fifth embodiment of the invention is shown. Thechip package structure 300 includes a chip module, a plurality ofpre-patterned structures 314, a fillingmaterial layer 340, aredistribution layer 360, and aprotection layer 380. Theprotection layer 380 may be disposed on anadhesive layer 382, and theadhesive layer 382 may be disposed on anupper surface 340 b of the fillingmaterial layer 340 so that theadhesive layer 382 connects theprotection layer 380 and the fillingmaterial layer 340. The chip module includes achip 320 including anactive surface 320 a, an upper surface opposite theactive surface 320 a, and a side surface extending between theactive surface 320 a and the upper surface of thechip 320. Thepre-patterned structures 314 are disposed around thechip 320. Also, referring toFIG. 3B , each of thepre-patterned structure 314 includes acircuit 316, afirst surface 314 a, anupper surface 314 b opposite thefirst surface 314 a, and a side surface extending between thefirst surface 314 a and theupper surface 314 b. InFIG. 3N , the fillingmaterial layer 340 encapsulates thechip 320 and thepre-patterned structures 314. The fillingmaterial layer 340 encapsulates the upper surface of thechip 320, the side surface of thechip 320, theupper surface 314 b of each of thepre-patterned structures 314, and the side surface of each of thepre-patterned structures 314. The fillingmaterial layer 340 has asecond surface 340 a and anupper surface 340 b, and theactive surface 320 a, eachfirst surface 314 a, and thesecond surface 240 a are substantially co-planar. The fillingmaterial layer 340 may be made from a photo-imageable or a non-photo-imageable material. This material is preferably but not limited to a molding compound, and other structural materials which can be used as fillers are also applicable to embodiments of the invention. Theredistribution layer 360 is disposed on theactive surface 320 a, eachfirst surface 314 a, and thesecond surface 340 a, and electrically connects thechip 320 and eachcircuit 314. Theadhesive layer 382 is disposed on anothersecond surface 340 b, and theprotection layer 380 is disposed on the adhesive layer, wherein theadhesive layer 382 is used for connecting theprotection layer 380 and the fillingmaterial layer 340. Preferably, theprotection layer 380 is a thermal fin. Furthermore, thechip package structure 300 further includes a plurality ofexternal connectors redistribution layer 360 and the fillingmaterial layer 340. - The
pre-patterned structure 314 of this fifth embodiment of the invention is placed in the structural material around the embeddedchip 300 of thechip package structure 300, and serves as a supporting structure of the package, not only increasing the density of electrical connections in small-sized packages, but also incurring lower cost than the conventional through molding compound technology. Furthermore, in this fifth embodiment of the invention, theactive surface 220 a, eachfirst surface 214 a, and thesecond surface 240 a are substantially co-planar, not only effectively increasing the process conformity rate of theredistribution layer 360, but also incurring lower manufacturing cost. For example, the co-planar design may enable coatings such as a dielectric layer 362 (shown inFIG. 3I ) to have a substantially uniform thickness, which may simplify a coating process, and may enable the exposing energy to be consistent in an exposing process that may be used, for example, to create openings 3621 (shown inFIG. 3J ). In this embodiment, the method for manufacturing thechip package structure 300 includes the following steps. - Referring to
FIG. 3A , asubstrate 310 is provided, wherein the substrate preferably is an organic substrate or a silicon substrate. Next, as indicated inFIG. 3B , a throughhole 312 is formed on thesubstrate 310 to form a plurality ofpre-patterned structures 314, wherein each of thepre-patterned structure 314 includes acircuit 316, afirst surface 314 a, anupper surface 314 b opposite to thefirst surface 314 a, and a side surface extending between thefirst surface 314 a and theupper surface 314 b. At least one of thepre-patterned structures 314 may include aslot 3141 on thefirst surface 314 a, wherein theslot 3141 exposes a part of thecircuit 316. At least one of thepre-patterned structures 314 may include anotherslot 3143 on theupper surface 314 b, where the anotherslot 3143 exposes another part of thecircuit 316. The at least one of thepre-patterned structures 314 may include multiple interconnected trace layers embedded between thefirst surface 314 a and theupper surface 314 b. The multiple interconnected trace layers may be interconnected, such as by vias. - As indicated in
FIG. 3C , a chip module is provided, wherein the chip module includes achip 320 having anactive surface 320 a and at least onepad 322 disposed on theactive surface 320 a. Moreover, thechip 320 and thepre-patterned structures 314 are placed on acounterpart carrier 330 that may have anadhesive layer 332, so that thechip 320 is accommodated in the throughhole 312, and thepre-patterned structures 314 are disposed around thechip 320. As the throughhole 312 is slightly larger than thechip 320, a gap is formed between thechip 320 and thepre-patterned structures 314. - Referring to
FIG. 3D , a fillingmaterial layer 340 is formed for encapsulating thechip 320 and thepre-patterned structures 314. Meanwhile, the fillingmaterial layer 340 is further disposed in the gap between thechip 320 and each of thepre-patterned structures 314. The fillingmaterial layer 340 encapsulates the upper surface of thechip 320, the side surface of thechip 320, theupper surface 314 b of each of thepre-patterned structures 314, and the side surface of each of thepre-patterned structures 314. The filling material layer is made from a photo-imageable or a non-photo-imageable material. This material is preferably but not limited to a molding compound, and other structural materials which can be used as fillers are also applicable to embodiments of the invention. As indicated inFIG. 3D , the fillingmaterial layer 340 includes asecond surface 340 a and anupper surface 340 b opposite to thesecond surface 340 a. Theactive surface 320 a, eachfirst surface 314 a, and thesecond surface 340 a are substantially co-planar. - In
FIG. 3E , ahole 3401 may be formed in the fillingmaterial layer 340, where thehole 3401 penetrates to the another slot 3143 (illustrated inFIG. 3B ) from theupper surface 340 b. Aconductive material 3402 may be placed in thehole 3401. - Referring to
FIG. 3F , thecounterpart carrier 330 including theadhesive layer 332 may be removed to expose theactive surface 320 a, eachfirst surface 314 a, and thesecond surface 340 a. - Next, in
FIG. 3G , aprotection layer 380, anadhesive layer 382, and aprocess carrier 350 including anadhesive layer 352 may be sequentially stacked on theupper surface 340 b (illustrated inFIG. 3D ). Theadhesive layer 382 connects theprotection layer 380 and the fillingmaterial layer 340, and theadhesive layer 352 is connects theprotection layer 380 and theprocess carrier 350. - Then, the
process carrier 350 including anadhesive layer 352, theprotection layer 380, theadhesive layer 382, the fillingmaterial layer 340, thechip 320, and thepre-patterned structures 314 encapsulated by the fillingmaterial 340 are inverted as indicated inFIG. 3H . - Next, a redistribution layer 360 (illustrated in
FIG. 3N ) is disposed on theactive surface 320 a, eachfirst surface 314 a, and thesecond surface 340 a to electrically connect thechip 320 and each circuit 316 (illustrated inFIG. 3B ). Theredistribution layer 360 passes through the slot 3141 (illustrated inFIG. 3B ) to electrically connect to part of thecircuit 316, and is electrically connected to thechip 320 through the pad 322 (illustrated inFIG. 3C ). In this embodiment, the formation of theredistribution layer 360 includes the following steps. As indicated inFIG. 3I , a firstdielectric layer 362 is formed, where thefirst dielectric layer 362 and the fillingmaterial layer 340 may be made from the same or different materials. InFIG. 3J ,first openings first dielectric layer 362, where thefirst opening 3621 corresponds to the slot 3141 (illustrated inFIG. 3B ) that exposes a part of thecircuit 316, and thefirst opening 3623 exposes the pad 322 (illustrated inFIG. 3C ). Thefirst openings FIG. 3K , a patternedconductive layer 364 is disposed on a top surface of thefirst dielectric layer 362, side-walls of thefirst openings FIG. 3C ), and the exposed part of thecircuit 316. Then, as indicated inFIG. 3L , asecond dielectric layer 366 is disposed on the patterned conductive layer 364 (illustrated inFIG. 3K ) and the first dielectric layer 362 (illustrated inFIG. 3J ), where thesecond dielectric layer 366 and the fillingmaterial layer 340 may be made from the same or different materials. InFIG. 3M , a plurality ofsecond openings 3661 are formed on thesecond dielectric layer 362 to expose the patterned conductive layer 364 (illustrated inFIG. 3J ) and to accommodate aconductive material 3662. Thesecond opening 3661 is preferably formed by way of exposing and developing, but may also be formed by other methods such as laser drilling, mechanical drilling, or punching. - Referring to
FIG. 3N , a plurality ofexternal connectors 372 may be disposed on theconductive material 3662, and a plurality ofexternal connectors 374 may be disposed on theconductive material 3402 to form a package having thechip package structure 300. Theexternal connector - Compared with the fifth embodiment, another embodiment of the invention omits forming a plurality of
second openings 3661 on thesecond dielectric layer 362 and accommodating theconductive material 3662 in a plurality of second openings 3661 (shown inFIG. 3M ), and omits disposing a plurality ofexternal connectors 372 on the conductive material 3662 (shown inFIG. 3N ). That is, the method for manufacturing a chip package structure according to another embodiment of the invention includes the processing shown inFIGS. 3A through 3L and a part of the processing shown inFIG. 3M . - Compared with the fifth embodiment, yet another embodiment of the invention includes the processing shown in
FIGS. 3A through 3D , a part of the processing shown inFIG. 3E , and the processing shown inFIGS. 3F through 3N , and further includes processing similar to that described for the third embodiment such as forming the conductive layer, forming the dielectric layer having a plurality of holes, and interposing the conductive material into the gaps to replace the above processing shown inFIG. 3E of forming thehole 3401 on the fillingmaterial layer 340 and accommodating theconductive material 3402. Compared with the fifth embodiment, one side of the chip package structure of the yet another embodiment may also have more external connectors. - Compared with the fifth embodiment, a further embodiment omits forming a plurality of
second openings 3661 on thesecond dielectric layer 362 and accommodating theconductive material 3662 in a plurality of second openings 3661 (shown inFIG. 3M ), and omits disposing a plurality ofexternal connectors 372 on the conductive material 3662 (shown inFIG. 3N ). That is, the method for manufacturing a chip package structure of the further embodiment not only includes the processing shown inFIGS. 3A through 3D , a part of the processing shown inFIG. 3E , the processing shown inFIGS. 3F through 3L and a part of the processing shown inFIG. 3N , and but also includes processing similar to that described for the fourth embodiment such as forming the conductive layer, forming the dielectric layer having a plurality of holes, and interposing the conductive material in the openings. Compared with the yet another embodiment, the redistribution layer of the further embodiment does not have an opening, so the corresponding side of the chip package structure does not have an external connector. The external connector disposed on another side of the chip package structure may provide electrical connectivity to circuitry outside the chip package structure. Compared with the fifth embodiment, another side of the further chip package structure may also have more external connectors. - The chip package structure disclosed in the above embodiments is a single-chip package structure, but can be a multi-chip package structure if the chip module includes a plurality of chips. There are a plurality of pre-patterned structures disposed around each chip. Furthermore, the active surface of the chips, the second surface of the filling material layer, and the first surfaces of the pre-patterned structures are substantially co-planar.
- Furthermore, the single-chip or the multi-chip package structure disclosed in the above embodiments can be stacked to form a package-on-package (POP) package, which includes a plurality of identical or different packages sequentially stacked. Referring to
FIG. 7 , a multi-chip package structure according to a sixth embodiment of the invention is shown. In this embodiment, the package-on-package structure 700 includes afirst package 710 and asecond package 720. Thesecond package 720 is attached above thefirst package 710, and at least one of thefirst package 710 and thesecond package 720 can be a single-chip or a multi-chip package structure disclosed in the above described embodiments. - The chip package structure disclosed in the above described embodiments of the invention has many advantages as exemplified below.
- 1. The pre-patterned structure placed in the structural material around the embedded chip serves as a supporting structure of the package, not only increasing the density of electrical connection in small-sized packages, but also incurring lower cost than conventional through molding compound technology.
- 2. The design that the active surface of the chip, each first surface of each pre-patterned structure, and the second surface of the filling material layer are substantially co-planar effectively increases the process conformity rate of the redistribution layer and reduces the manufacturing cost. For example, the co-planar design may enable coatings such as a dielectric layer 262 (shown in
FIG. 2H ) to have a substantially uniform thickness, which may simplify a coating process, and may enable the exposing energy to be consistent in an exposing process that may be used, for example, to create openings 2621 (shown inFIG. 2I ). - 3. Embodiments of the invention are very flexible, and are applicable to single-chip and multi-chip package structures as well as fan-out and fan-in package structures. Package structures of embodiments of the invention can be conveniently stacked to form a package-on-package (POP) package.
- While the invention has been described by way of example and in terms of several embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited thereto. On the contrary, it is intended to cover various modifications and similar arrangements and procedures, and the scope of the appended claims therefore should be accorded the broadest interpretation so as to encompass all such modifications and similar arrangements and procedures.
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1. A semiconductor package, comprising:
a chip having an active surface;
a pre-patterned structure disposed adjacent to lateral surfaces of the chip, the pre-patterned structure having a contact on a surface oriented in the same direction as the active surface;
a redistribution layer that electrically connects the active surface of the chip with the contact; and
a filling material that covers portions of the chip, exposing the active surface and the pre-patterned structure.
2. The semiconductor package of claim 1 , wherein the active surface of the chip is substantially co-planar with a surface of the pre-patterned structure.
3. The semiconductor package of claim 2 , wherein the redistribution layer is disposed adjacent to the active surface of the chip and the substantially co-planar surface of the pre-patterned structure.
4. The semiconductor package of claim 1 , wherein the pre-patterned structure includes interconnected trace layers.
5. The semiconductor package of claim 1 , wherein the filling material covers the lateral surfaces of the chip.
6. The semiconductor package of claim 1 , wherein the filling material substantially covers a surface of the pre-patterned structure and has an opening to expose a contact on the surface of the pre-patterned structure.
7. The semiconductor package of claim 1 , further including a second redistribution layer disposed adjacent to an inactive surface of the chip and electrically connected to the pre-patterned structure.
8. A semiconductor package, comprising:
a chip having an active surface;
an interposer disposed adjacent to a lateral surface of the chip, the interposer having a contact on a surface oriented in the same direction as the active surface;
a redistribution layer that electrically connects the active surface of the chip with the contact; and
a filling material that covers portions of the chip, exposing the active surface and the pre-patterned structure.
9. The semiconductor package of claim 8 , wherein the active surface of the chip is substantially co-planar with a surface of the interposer.
10. The semiconductor package of claim 9 , wherein the redistribution layer is disposed adjacent to the active surface of the chip and the substantially co-planar surface of the interposer.
11. The semiconductor package of claim 8 , wherein the interposer includes interconnected trace layers.
12. The semiconductor package of claim 8 , wherein the filling material covers the lateral surfaces of the chip.
13. The semiconductor package of claim 8 , wherein the filling material substantially covers a surface of the interposer and has an opening to expose a contact on the surface of the interposer.
14. The semiconductor package of claim 8 , further including a second redistribution layer disposed adjacent to an inactive surface of the chip and electrically connected to the interposer.
15. The semiconductor package of claim 14 , wherein the filling material has an opening wherein the second redistribution layer is electrically connected to the interposer through the opening.
16. The semiconductor package of claim 8 , further comprising an adhesive layer disposed on a surface of the filling material.
17. The semiconductor package of claim 16 , further comprising a protection layer disposed on the adhesive layer, wherein the adhesive layer connects the protection layer to the surface of the filling material.
18. A method of forming a semiconductor package, comprising:
providing a chip;
providing a plurality of separate pre-patterned structures, wherein each of the plurality of separate pre-patterned structures includes a circuit;
providing a carrier;
disposing the plurality of separate pre-patterned structures and the chip on the carrier such that the plurality of separate pre-patterned structures are positioned adjacent to lateral sides of the chip; and
disposing a filling material around the chip and the plurality of separate pre-patterned structures, exposing an active surface of the chip.
19. The method of claim 18 , wherein each of the plurality of separate pre-patterned structures includes multiple interconnected trace layers.
20. The method of claim 18 , further comprising:
creating a slot on a surface of each of the separate pre-patterned structures to expose the circuit of the pre-patterned structure; and
forming a redistribution layer disposed adjacent to the active surface of the chip and substantially co-planar surfaces of the plurality of the separate pre-patterned structures, wherein the redistribution layer electrically connects the chip and the circuit in each of the plurality of separate pre-patterned structures through the slots.
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