Three layer stack structure

US9601471B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9601471-B2
Application numberUS-201514804261-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateJul 20, 2015
Priority dateApr 23, 2015
Publication dateMar 21, 2017
Grant dateMar 21, 2017

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Abstract

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Vertically stacked system in package structures are described. In an embodiment, a package includes a first level molding and fan out structure, a third level molding and fan out structure, and a second level molding and fan out structure between the first and third levels. The second level molding and fan out structure includes back-to-back facing die, with a front surface of each die bonded to a redistribution layer.

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What is claimed is: 1. A vertical stack system in package (SiP) comprising: a pair of first level die encapsulated in a first level molding compound; a first redistribution layer (RDL) on the encapsulated pair of first level die; a second level die stack including a pair of back-to-back stacked die on the first RDL and encapsulated in a second level molding compound; a second RDL on the encapsulated second level die stack; a third level logic die on the second RDL and encapsulated in a third level molding compound, wherein the third level logic die is back facing toward the second RDL; and a third RDL on the encapsulated third level logic die; wherein each of the first level die is a first type of memory die and each of the back-to-back stacked die are a second type of memory die that is different than the first type of memory die, and each of the back-to-back stacked die have larger x-y dimensions than each of the first level die. 2. The vertical stack SiP of claim 1 , wherein the third RDL is directly on a stud bump of the third level logic die. 3. The vertical stack SiP of claim 1 , wherein the third RDL is directly on a contact pad of the third level logic die. 4. The vertical stack SiP of claim 1 , wherein the third level logic die is attached to the second RDL with a die attach film. 5. The vertical stack SiP of claim 1 , wherein each of the first level die is front facing toward the first RDL and the first RDL is directly on a conductive bump for each of the first level die. 6. The vertical stack SiP of claim 1 , wherein the pair of back-to-back stacked die includes a first-second level die bonded to the first RDL, and a second-second level die, wherein the second RDL is on the second-second level die. 7. The vertical stack SiP of claim 6 , wherein the first-second level die is bonded to the first RDL with solder. 8. The vertical stack SiP of claim 7 , wherein the second RDL is directly on a stud bump of the second-second level die. 9. The vertical stack SiP of claim 6 , further comprising a plurality of second level conductive pillars extending from the first RDL to the second RDL, wherein the plurality of second level conductive pillars are encapsulated with the second level molding compound. 10. The vertical stack SiP of claim 9 , further comprising a plurality of third level conductive pillars extending from the second RDL to the third RDL, wherein the plurality of third level conductive pillars are encapsulated with the third level molding compound. 11. The vertical stack SiP of claim 10 , further comprising a plurality of conductive bumps on an opposite side of the third RDL from the third level die. 12. The vertical stack SiP of claim 10 , further comprising: a plurality of first level conductive pillars extending through the first level molding compound; and a second package on the first level molding compound, and electrically connected with the plurality of first level conductive pillars. 13. The vertical stack SiP of claim 1 , wherein the first type of memory die is a volatile memory die, and the second type of memory die is a non-volatile memory die. 14. The vertical stack SiP of claim 13 , wherein: each of the first level die is a DRAM die; the back-to-back stacked die are NAND die; and the third level logic die is an SoC die. 15. The vertical stack SiP of claim 13 , wherein the pair of back-to-back stacked die includes a first-second level die bonded to the first RDL, and a second-second level die, wherein the first-second level die is bonded to the first RDL with solder and the second RDL is directly on a stud bump of the second-second level die. 16. The vertical stack SiP of claim 15 , wherein the third level logic die is attached directly to the second RDL with a die attach film.

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  • between stacked chips · CPC title

  • batch processes · CPC title

  • Connecting interconnections to insulating or insulated package substrates, interposers or redistribution layers · CPC title

  • of bump connectors · CPC title

  • on active surfaces of flip-chip devices, e.g. underfills · CPC title

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What does patent US9601471B2 cover?
Vertically stacked system in package structures are described. In an embodiment, a package includes a first level molding and fan out structure, a third level molding and fan out structure, and a second level molding and fan out structure between the first and third levels. The second level molding and fan out structure includes back-to-back facing die, with a front surface of each die bonded t…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Apple Inc
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification H10W90/00. Mapped technology areas include Electricity.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Mar 21 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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