In some examples, a system comprises a first component having a first surface, a first set of nanoparticles coupled to the first surface, and a first set of nanowires extending from the first set of nanoparticles. The system also comprises a second component having a second surface, a second set of nanoparticles coupled to the second surface, and a second set of nanowires extending from the second set of nanoparticles. The system further includes an adhesive positioned between the first and second surfaces. The first and second sets of nanowires are positioned within the adhesive.

Provided are a package structure and a method of forming the same. The package structure includes a first die, a second die, an interposer, an underfill layer, a thermal interface material (TIM), and an adhesive pattern. The first die and the second die are disposed side by side on the interposer. The underfill layer is disposed between the first die and the second die. The TIM is disposed on the first die, the second die, and the underfill layer. The adhesive pattern is disposed between the underfill layer and the TIM to separate the underfill layer from the TIM.

Provided are a package structure and a method of forming the same. The package structure includes a first die, a second die, an interposer, an underfill layer, a thermal interface material (TIM), and an adhesive pattern. The first die and the second die are disposed side by side on the interposer. The underfill layer is disposed between the first die and the second die. The TIM is disposed on the first die, the second die, and the underfill layer. The adhesive pattern is disposed between the underfill layer and the TIM to separate the underfill layer from the TIM.

A structure with controlled capillary coverage is provided and includes a substrate including one or more first contacts, a component and adhesive. The component includes one or more second contacts and a rib disposed at a distance from each of the one or more second contacts. The component is disposed such that the one or more second contacts are communicative with the one or more first contacts and corresponding surfaces of the substrate and the rib face each other at a controlled gap height to define a fill-space. The adhesive is dispensed at a discrete point whereby the adhesive is drawn to fill the fill-space by capillary action.

A first integrated circuit chip is assembled to a second integrated circuit chip with a back-to-back surface relationship. The back surfaces of the integrated circuit chips are attached to each other using one or more of an adhesive, solder or molecular bonding. The back surface of at least one the integrated circuit chips is processed to include at least one of a trench, a cavity or a saw cut.

A semiconductor package includes a first package component include a first side, a second side opposite to the first side, and a plurality of recessed corners over the first side. The semiconductor package further includes a plurality of first stress buffer structures disposed at the recessed corners, and each of the first stress buffer structures has a curved surface. The semiconductor package further includes a second package component connected to the first package component and a plurality of connectors disposed between the first package component and the second package component. The connectors are electrically coupled the first package component and the second package component. The semiconductor package further includes an underfill material between the first package component and the second package component, and at least a portion of the curved surface of the first stress buffer structures is in contact with and embedded in the underfill material.

In described examples, a microelectronic device includes a microelectronic die with a die attach surface. The microelectronic device further includes a nanoparticle layer coupled to the die attach surface. The nanoparticle layer may be in direct contact with the die attach surface, or may be coupled to the die attach surface through an intermediate layer, such as an adhesion layer or a contact metal layer. The nanoparticle layer includes nanoparticles having adjacent nanoparticles adhered to each other. The microelectronic die is attached to a package substrate by a die attach material. The die attach material extends into the nanoparticle layer and contacts at least a portion of the nanoparticles.

An electronic component includes a circuit substrate, a connecting electrode, a micro-element, and a solder. The connecting electrode is located on the circuit substrate. The connecting electrode has a first transparent conductive layer. A surface of the first transparent conductive layer is located opposite the circuit substrate, and has a plurality of micrometers or nanometer particles. The micro-element is electrically connected to the connecting electrode. The solder is located between the connecting electrode and the micro-element, and fixes the micro-element on the connecting electrode.

An object of the present invention is to improve manufacturing efficiency of a semiconductor device. The method of manufacturing a semiconductor device includes a sealing step of sealing a semiconductor chip mounted on the wiring substrate. The sealing step includes a step of arranging the wiring substrate between an upper mold and a lower mold, suctioning a lower surface of the wiring substrate with the plurality of suction holes, thereby holding the wiring substrate the upper mold, and a step of sealing the semiconductor chip, an upper surface of the wiring substrate, and the plurality of side surfaces of the wiring substrate such that each of the semiconductor chip, the upper surface of the wiring substrate, and the plurality of side surfaces of the wiring substrate is covered with the resin in the lower mold.

A method for forming a semiconductor device is provided. The method includes providing a substrate. The method includes forming a mask layer over a surface of the substrate. The mask layer has an opening over a portion of the surface. The method includes depositing a conductive layer over the surface and the mask layer. The method includes removing the mask layer and the conductive layer over the mask layer. The conductive layer remaining after the removal of the mask layer and the conductive layer over the mask layer forms a conductive pad. The method includes bonding a device to the conductive pad through a solder layer. The conductive pad is embedded in the solder layer.