A semiconductor structure includes a first contact pad over an interconnect structure. The semiconductor structure further includes a second contact pad over the interconnect structure, wherein the second contact pad is electrically separated from the first contact pad. The semiconductor structure further includes a first buffer layer over the first contact pad, wherein the first buffer layer is partially over the second contact pad, and an edge of the second contact pad farthest from the first contact pad extends beyond the first buffer layer.

A package includes a first die, a second die, an encapsulant, and through insulating vias (TIV). The first die has a first bonding structure. The first bonding structure includes a first dielectric layer and first connectors embedded in the first dielectric layer. The second die has a second bonding structure. The second bonding structure includes a second dielectric layer and second connectors embedded in the second dielectric layer. The first dielectric layer is hybrid bonded to the second dielectric layer. The first connectors are hybrid bonded to the second connectors. The encapsulant laterally encapsulates the second die. The TIVs penetrate through the encapsulant and are connected to the first bonding structure.

In a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device according to one embodiment, after a semiconductor wafer including a non-volatile memory, a bonding pad and an insulating film comprised of an organic material is provided, a probe needle is contacted to a surface of the bonding pad located in a second region, and a data is written to the non-volatile memory. Here, the insulating film is formed by performing a first heat treatment to the organic material. Also, after a second heat treatment is performed to the semiconductor wafer, and the non-volatile memory to which the data is written is checked, a barrier layer and a first solder material are formed on the surface of the bonding pad located in a first region by using an electroplating method. Further, a bump electrode is formed in the first region by performing a third heat treatment to the first solder material.

A sintering powder comprising: a first type of metal particles having a mean longest dimension of from 100 nm to 50 μm.

In a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device according to one embodiment, after a semiconductor wafer including a non-volatile memory, a bonding pad and an insulating film comprised of an organic material is provided, a probe needle is contacted to a surface of the bonding pad located in a second region, and a data is written to the non-volatile memory. Here, the insulating film is formed by performing a first heat treatment to the organic material. Also, after a second heat treatment is performed to the semiconductor wafer, and the non-volatile memory to which the data is written is checked, a barrier layer and a first solder material are formed on the surface of the bonding pad located in a first region by using an electroplating method. Further, a bump electrode is formed in the first region by performing a third heat treatment to the first solder material.

A method includes forming a dielectric layer over a carrier, forming a plurality of bond pads in the dielectric layer, and performing a planarization to level top surfaces of the dielectric layer and the plurality of bond pads with each other. A device die is bonded to the dielectric layer and portions of the plurality of bond pads through hybrid bonding. The device die is encapsulated in an encapsulating material. The carrier is then demounted from the device die and the dielectric layer.

A sintering powder comprising: a first type of metal particles having a mean longest dimension of from 100 nm to 50 μm.

A method includes forming a dielectric layer over a carrier, forming a plurality of bond pads in the dielectric layer, and performing a planarization to level top surfaces of the dielectric layer and the plurality of bond pads with each other. A device die is bonded to the dielectric layer and portions of the plurality of bond pads through hybrid bonding. The device die is encapsulated in an encapsulating material. The carrier is then demounted from the device die and the dielectric layer.

There is provided a bonding wire that improves bonding reliability of a ball bonded part and ball formability and is suitable for on-vehicle devices. The bonding wire for a semiconductor includes a Cu alloy core material, and a Pd coating layer formed on a surface of the Cu alloy core material, and is characterized in that the Cu alloy core material contains Ni, a concentration of Ni is 0.1 to 1.2 wt. % relative to the entire wire, and a thickness of the Pd coating layer is 0.015 to 0.150 m.

There is provided a bonding wire that improves bonding reliability of a ball bonded part and ball formability and is suitable for on-vehicle devices. The bonding wire for a semiconductor includes a Cu alloy core material, and a Pd coating layer formed on a surface of the Cu alloy core material, and is characterized in that the Cu alloy core material contains Ni, a concentration of Ni is 0.1 to 1.2 wt. % relative to the entire wire, and a thickness of the Pd coating layer is 0.015 to 0.150 m.