A thermosetting silicone resin composition contains the following components (A-1) to (D): (A-1) an alkenyl group-containing linear organopolysiloxane; (A-2) a branched organopolysiloxane shown by (R.sup.1.sub.3SiO.sub.1/2).sub.a(R.sup.2.sub.3SiO.sub.1/2).sub.b(SiO.sub.4/2).sub.c (1); (B-1) a branched organohydrogenpolysiloxane shown by (HR.sup.2.sub.2SiO.sub.1/2).sub.d(R.sup.2.sub.3SiO.sub.1/2).sub.e(SiO.sub.4/2).sub.f (2); (B-2) a linear organohydrogenpolysiloxane shown by (R.sup.2.sub.3SiO.sub.1/2).sub.2(HR.sup.2SiO.sub.2/2).sub.x(R.sup.2.sub.2SiO.sub.2/2).sub.y (3); (C) an adhesion aid which is an epoxy group-containing branched organopolysiloxane; and (D) a catalyst containing a combination of a zero-valent platinum complex with a divalent platinum complex and/or a tetravalent platinum complex. This provides a thermosetting silicone resin composition which causes little contamination at a gold pad portion and has excellent adhesiveness to a silver lead frame.

A self-densifying interconnection is formed between a high-temperature semiconductor device selected from a GaN or SiC-based device and a substrate. The interconnection includes a matrix of micron-sized silver particles in an amount from approximately 10 to 60 weight percent; the micron-sized silver particles having a particle size ranging from approximately 0.1 microns to 15 microns. Bonding particles are used to chemically bind the matrix of micron-sized silver particles. The bonding particles are core silver nanoparticles with in-situ formed surface silver nanoparticles chemically bound to the surface of the core silver nanoparticles and, at the same time, chemically bound to the matrix of micron-sized silver particles. The bonding particles have a core particle size ranging from approximately 10 to approximately 100 nanometers while the in-situ formed surface silver nanoparticles have a particle size of approximately 3-9 nanometers.

In one embodiment, methods for making semiconductor devices are disclosed.

In one embodiment, methods for making semiconductor devices are disclosed.

Various embodiments of the teachings herein include a method for joining and insulating a power electronic semiconductor component with contact surfaces to a substrate. In some embodiments, the method includes: preparing the substrate with a metallization defining an installation slot having joining material, wherein the substrate comprises an organic or a ceramic wiring support; arranging an electrically insulating film and the semiconductor component on the substrate, such that the contact surfaces of the semiconductor component facing the substrate are omitted from the film and regions of the semiconductor component exposed by the contact surfaces are insulated at least in part by the film from the substrate and from the contact surfaces; and joining the semiconductor component to the substrate and electrically insulating the semiconductor component at least in part by the film in one step.

A thermal interface material may be formed comprising a polymer material and a self-healing constituent. The thermal interface material may be used in an integrated circuit assembly between at least one integrated and a heat dissipation device, wherein the self-healing constituent changes the physical properties of the thermal interface material in response to thermo-mechanical stresses to prevent failure modes from occurring during the operation of the integrated circuit assembly.

A thermal interface material may be formed comprising a polymer material and a self-healing constituent. The thermal interface material may be used in an integrated circuit assembly between at least one integrated and a heat dissipation device, wherein the self-healing constituent changes the physical properties of the thermal interface material in response to thermo-mechanical stresses to prevent failure modes from occurring during the operation of the integrated circuit assembly.

Disclosed is an LED assembly having an omnidirectional light field. The LED assembly has a transparent substrate with first and second surfaces facing to opposite orientations respectively. LED chips are mounted on the first surface and are electrically interconnected by a circuit. A transparent capsule with a phosphor dispersed therein is formed on the first surface and substantially encloses the circuit and the LED chips. First and second electrode plates are formed on the first or second surface, and electrically connected to the LED chips.

Disclosed is an LED assembly having an omnidirectional light field. The LED assembly has a transparent substrate with first and second surfaces facing to opposite orientations respectively. LED chips are mounted on the first surface and are electrically interconnected by a circuit. A transparent capsule with a phosphor dispersed therein is formed on the first surface and substantially encloses the circuit and the LED chips. First and second electrode plates are formed on the first or second surface, and electrically connected to the LED chips.

A method for forming a semiconductor structure includes following operations. A first substrate including a first side, a second side opposite to the first side, and a metallic pad disposed over the first side is received. A dielectric structure including a first trench directly above the metallic pad is formed. A second trench is formed in the dielectric structure and a portion of the first substrate. A sacrificial layer is formed to fill the first trench and the second trench. A third trench is formed directly above the metallic pad. A barrier ring and a bonding structure are formed in the third trench. A bonding layer is disposed to bond the first substrate to a second substrate. A portion of the second side of the first substrate is removed to expose the sacrificial layer. The sacrificial layer is removed by an etchant.