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Polymers in Electronic Packaging: Fan-Out Wafer Level Packaging Part Two

March 26, 2018 By Jeffrey Gotro 2 Comments

Figure 1. Three process flows for fan-out wafer level packaging (source: SPIL) The previous post introduced the three types of process flows for fan-out wafer level packaging as seen in Figure 1. This post will describe in more detail the face-down die first process and the face-up, die first approach.  For the reader new to fan-out wafer level processing, the face-down die ... [Click to Continue...]

Polymers in Electronic Packaging: Introduction to Fan-Out Wafer Level Packaging

March 19, 2018 By Jeffrey Gotro 1 Comment

Figure 1. Technology progression leading to embedded wafer level BGA (or fan-out wafer level packaging) In this series of posts, the technology progression for electronic packaging has been discussed.  The first topic was leadframe packaging as seen on the top right in Figure 1. As the chip I/O (number of leads coming off the chip) increased, plastic ball grid array ... [Click to Continue...]

Polymers in Electronic Packaging: Flip Chip Packaging Part Two

March 5, 2018 By Jeffrey Gotro 9 Comments

The last post introduced flip chip ball grid array packages (FCBGA).  The key element from a polymer perspective is the use of an underfill to stabilize the solder balls or copper pillars used to electrically connect the IC chip to the substrate as seen in the schematic on the left.  Several processes have been developed to place the underfill under the flip chip.  The flow ... [Click to Continue...]

Polymers in Electronic Packaging: Introduction to Flip Chip Packaging

February 26, 2018 By Jeffrey Gotro 2 Comments

The last several posts discussed the semiconductor packaging technology progression from dual-in-line (DIP) using through hole mounting, to quad flat pack packages that were surface mounted, to area array plastic ball grid array (PBGA) that were also surface mounted.  As shown in the figure on the right, the first revolution was from through holes to surface mount.  The second ... [Click to Continue...]

Polymers in Electronic Packaging: Plastic Ball Grid Array Packages

February 19, 2018 By Jeffrey Gotro 2 Comments

The last post discussed advanced leadframe packages such as the QFP and QFN and introduced the plastic ball grid array (PBGA). The second major change in packaging technology occurred in the 1990’s when surface mount technology (SMT) was displaced by area array packages to achieve higher I/O density.  This post focuses on the details of the plastic ball grid array package ... [Click to Continue...]

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I’m Dr. Jeff Gotro and welcome to the Polymer Innovation Blog. Over the last 40 years I have been involved in polymer research, along with product and process development. I acquired invaluable experience working for IBM, AlliedSignal, Honeywell, Ablestik Labs (now Henkel) and in multiple consulting projects. In this blog, I (along with some guest contributors) will share our experiences, tips, and “tricks of the trade” to get more out of your innovation efforts and discuss new trends and technical advances in the polymer industry.
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