To improve reliability of a semiconductor device, in a method of manufacturing the semiconductor device, a semiconductor substrate having an insulating film in which an opening that exposes each of a plurality of electrode pads is formed is provided, and a flux member including conductive particles is arranged over each of the electrode pads. Thereafter, a solder ball is arranged over each of the electrode pads via the flux member, and is then heated via the flux member so that the solder ball is bonded to each of the electrode pads. The width of the opening of the insulating film is smaller than the width (diameter) of the solder ball.

To improve reliability of a semiconductor device, in a method of manufacturing the semiconductor device, a semiconductor substrate having an insulating film in which an opening that exposes each of a plurality of electrode pads is formed is provided, and a flux member including conductive particles is arranged over each of the electrode pads. Thereafter, a solder ball is arranged over each of the electrode pads via the flux member, and is then heated via the flux member so that the solder ball is bonded to each of the electrode pads. The width of the opening of the insulating film is smaller than the width (diameter) of the solder ball.

A metallization structure electrically connected to a conductive bump is provided. The metallization structure includes an oblong-shaped or elliptical-shaped redistribution pad, a conductive via disposed on the oblong-shaped or elliptical-shaped redistribution pad, and an under bump metallurgy covering the conductive via, wherein the conductive bump is disposed on the UBM. Furthermore, a package structure including the above-mentioned metallization structures is provided.

A bonding film has at least a left longitudinal branch, and a lower latitudinal branch; a first bonding area is configured in a first branch, and a second bonding area is configured in a second branch. A plurality of outer top metal pads and a plurality of inner top metal pads are exposed on a top surface within each bonding area. A central chip is configured in a central area of the bonding film and is electrically coupled to the inner top metal pad, and at least two peripheral chips are configured neighboring to the central chip and electrically coupled to the outer top metal pads. Each of the inner top metal pads is electrically coupled to a corresponding outer top metal pad through an embedded circuitry. The central chip communicates with the peripheral chips through the inner top metal pad, embedded circuitry, and outer top metal pad of the bonding film.

A package structure includes a bottom plate, a semiconductor package, a top plate, a screw and an anti-loosening coating. The semiconductor package is disposed over the bottom plate. The top plate is disposed over the semiconductor package, and includes an internal thread in a screw hole of the top plate. The screw penetrates through the bottom plate, the semiconductor package and the top plate, and includes an external thread. The external thread of the screw is engaged to the internal thread of the top plate, and the anti-loosening coating is adhered between the external thread and the internal thread.

An integrated circuit package and a method of forming the same are provided. A method includes attaching a first side of an integrated circuit die to a carrier. An encapsulant is formed over and around the integrated circuit die. The encapsulant is patterned to form a first opening laterally spaced apart from the integrated circuit die and a second opening over the integrated circuit die. The first opening extends through the encapsulant. The second opening exposes a second side of the integrated circuit die. The first side of the integrated circuit die is opposite the second side of the integrated circuit die. A conductive material is simultaneously deposited in the first opening and the second opening.

Integrated circuits with a molded package including a cavity and a semiconductor die spaced from an interior surface of the molded package within the cavity. The semiconductor die includes one or more electrical components, a thermal control component to control the temperature of the electrical component, and a driver to provide a current or voltage signal to the thermal control component at least partially according to a setpoint signal.

Integrated circuits with a molded package including a cavity and a semiconductor die spaced from an interior surface of the molded package within the cavity. The semiconductor die includes one or more electrical components, a thermal control component to control the temperature of the electrical component, and a driver to provide a current or voltage signal to the thermal control component at least partially according to a setpoint signal.

A multi-device package includes a substrate, at least two device regions, a first redistribution layer, an external chip and a plurality of first connectors. The two device regions are formed from the substrate, and the first redistribution layer is disposed on the substrate and electrically connected to the two device regions. The external chip is disposed on the first redistribution layer, and the first connectors are interposed between the first redistribution layer and the external chip to interconnect the two.

A method includes forming a plurality of dielectric layers, which processes include forming a first plurality of dielectric layers having first thicknesses, and forming a second plurality of dielectric layers having second thicknesses smaller than the first thicknesses. The first plurality of dielectric layers and the second plurality of dielectric layers are laid out alternatingly. The method further includes forming a plurality of redistribution lines connected to form a conductive path, which processes include forming a first plurality of redistribution lines, each being in one of the first plurality of dielectric layers, and forming a second plurality of redistribution lines, each being in one of the second plurality of dielectric layers.