An integrated circuit device includes a wiring structure, first and second inter-wiring insulating layers, redistributions patterns and a cover insulating layer. The wiring structure includes wiring layers having a multilayer wiring structure and via plugs. The first inter-wiring insulating layer that surrounds the wiring structure on a substrate. The second inter-wiring insulating layer is on the first inter-wiring insulating layer, and redistribution via plugs are connected to the wiring structure through the second inter-wiring insulating layer. The redistribution patterns includes pad patterns and dummy patterns on the second inter-wiring insulating layer. Each patterns has a thickness greater than a thickness of each wiring layer. The cover insulating layer covers some of the redistribution patterns. The dummy patterns are in the form of lines that extend in a horizontal direction parallel to the substrate.

A die includes a semiconductor layer, an electrical contact on a first side of the semiconductor layer, a backside electrical contact layer on second side of the semiconductor layer. The die further includes a zinc layer over at least one of the electrical contact or the backside electrical contact layer of the die, and a conversion coating over the zinc layer. The conversion coating includes at least one of zirconium and vanadium. As part of an embedded die package including the die, at least a portion of the conversion coating may adjacent to an electrically insulating substrate of the embedded die package.

A die includes a semiconductor layer, an electrical contact on a first side of the semiconductor layer, a backside electrical contact layer on second side of the semiconductor layer. The die further includes a zinc layer over at least one of the electrical contact or the backside electrical contact layer of the die, and a conversion coating over the zinc layer. The conversion coating includes at least one of zirconium and vanadium. As part of an embedded die package including the die, at least a portion of the conversion coating may adjacent to an electrically insulating substrate of the embedded die package.

A semiconductor device has a semiconductor die. A first insulating layer is disposed over the semiconductor die. A first via is formed in the first insulating layer over a contact pad of the semiconductor die. A first conductive layer is disposed over the first insulating layer and in the first via. A second insulating layer is disposed over a portion of the first insulating layer and first conductive layer. An island of the second insulating layer is formed over the first conductive layer and within the first via. The first conductive layer adjacent to the island is devoid of the second insulating layer. A second conductive layer is disposed over the first conductive layer, second insulating layer, and island. The second conductive layer has a corrugated structure. A width of the island is greater than a width of the first via.

A semiconductor package structure includes a semiconductor die having an active surface, a conductive bump electrically coupled to the active surface, and a dielectric layer surrounding the conductive bump. The conductive bump and the dielectric layer form a planar surface at a distal end of the conductive bump with respect to the active surface. The distal end of the conductive bump is wider than a proximal end of the conductive bump with respect to the active surface.

A semiconductor package structure includes a semiconductor die having an active surface, a conductive bump electrically coupled to the active surface, and a dielectric layer surrounding the conductive bump. The conductive bump and the dielectric layer form a planar surface at a distal end of the conductive bump with respect to the active surface. The distal end of the conductive bump is wider than a proximal end of the conductive bump with respect to the active surface.

Various semiconductor chips and packages are disclosed. In one aspect, an apparatus is provided that includes a semiconductor chip that has a side, and plural conductive pillars on the side. Each of the conductive pillars includes a pillar portion that has an exposed shoulder facing away from the semiconductor chip. The shoulder provides a wetting surface to attract melted solder. The pillar portion has a first lateral dimension at the shoulder. A solder cap is positioned on the pillar portion. The solder cap has a second lateral dimension smaller than the first lateral dimension.

Various semiconductor chips and packages are disclosed. In one aspect, an apparatus is provided that includes a semiconductor chip that has a side, and plural conductive pillars on the side. Each of the conductive pillars includes a pillar portion that has an exposed shoulder facing away from the semiconductor chip. The shoulder provides a wetting surface to attract melted solder. The pillar portion has a first lateral dimension at the shoulder. A solder cap is positioned on the pillar portion. The solder cap has a second lateral dimension smaller than the first lateral dimension.

There are provided an adhesive film for a semiconductor including: a conductive layer containing at least one metal selected from the group consisting of copper, nickel, cobalt, iron, stainless steel (SUS), and aluminum, and having a thickness of 0.05 m or more; and an adhesive layer formed on at least one surface of the conductive layer and including a (meth)acrylate-based resin, a curing agent, and an epoxy resin, and a semiconductor device including the above-mentioned adhesive film.

There are provided an adhesive film for a semiconductor including: a conductive layer containing at least one metal selected from the group consisting of copper, nickel, cobalt, iron, stainless steel (SUS), and aluminum, and having a thickness of 0.05 m or more; and an adhesive layer formed on at least one surface of the conductive layer and including a (meth)acrylate-based resin, a curing agent, and an epoxy resin, and a semiconductor device including the above-mentioned adhesive film.