Various semiconductor chip reinforcement structures and methods of making
the same are disclosed. In one aspect, a method of manufacturing is
provided that includes coupling a semiconductor chip to a substrate
wherein the semiconductor chip has a first side facing toward but
separated from a second of the substrate to define an interface region.
An array of electrical interconnects is provided between the
semiconductor chip and the substrate positioned in the interface region.
A reinforcement structure is coupled to the first side of the
semiconductor chip and the second side of the substrate and in the
interface region while outside the array of electrical interconnects. An
underfill is provided in the interface region.