Embedded technologies (FOWLP and die) are unique technological breakthroughs enabling further growth of next-generation packaging modules. They bring several benefits such as miniaturization, electrical and thermal performance improvement, cost reduction and simplification of logistic for OEMs.
If the first generation of embedded die and FOWLP technologies as well as the necessary infrastructures to support them are now clearly settled and proven in high volume manufacturing, targeting different applications, in the years to come, we are expecting to witness a fascinating battle in the 3D Packaging space with embedded die packaging technologies being supported by large-panel PCB infrastructure, and FOWLP technologies moving to larger substrates (wafers and panels), mixing PCB, semiconductor back-end, semiconductor WLP and LCD large area processing know-how.
It is a real opportunity for semiconductor chip manufacturers, substrate suppliers and IC packaging & test companies to work together to consolidate and strengthen the system value-chain, bringing more complex, higher added- value modules by integrated multiple chips, passives and IC substrates together.
In this talk, Yole Développement will look at the current status of the 3D Packaging industry, provide recent forecasts and overview of IP activities as well as discuss further evolution of embedded packaging technologies.