A stack package is disclosed. A first semiconductor die and a supporter are disposed on a package substrate. The supporter may include a second side facing a first side of the first semiconductor die having a substantially inclined surface. A second semiconductor die is stacked on the first semiconductor die and on the supporter. An encapsulant layer is formed to fill a portion between the supporter and the first semiconductor die.

A die stack structure including a first semiconductor die, a second semiconductor die, an insulating encapsulation and a redistribution circuit structure is provided. The first semiconductor die includes a first semiconductor substrate including a first portion and a second portion, a first interconnect structure and a first bonding structure. The first interconnect structure is disposed on a top surface of the second portion, a lateral dimension of the first portion is greater than a lateral dimension of the top surface of the second portion. The second semiconductor die is disposed on the first semiconductor die and includes a second bonding structure, the second semiconductor die is electrically connected with the first semiconductor die through the first and second bonding structures. The insulating encapsulation is disposed on the first portion and laterally encapsulating the second portion and the second semiconductor die. The redistribution circuit structure is electrically connected with the first and second semiconductor dies, and the lateral dimension of the first portion is greater than a lateral dimension of the redistribution circuit structure.

A chip module is provided. The chip module includes a chip having an upper surface, a lower surface and a sidewall. The chip includes a signal pad region adjacent to the upper surface. A recess extends from the upper surface toward the lower surface along the sidewall of the chip. A redistribution layer is electrically connected to the signal pad region and extends into the recess. A circuit board is located between the upper surface and the lower surface and extends into the recess. A conducting structure is located in the recess and electrically connects the circuit board to the redistribution layer. A method for forming the chip module is also provided.

Various implementations of a method of forming a semiconductor package may include forming a plurality of notches into the first side of a semiconductor substrate; applying a permanent coating material into the plurality of notches; forming a first organic material over the first side of the semiconductor substrate and the plurality of notches; thinning a second side of the semiconductor substrate opposite the first side one of to or into the plurality of notches; and singulating the semiconductor substrate through the permanent coating material into a plurality of semiconductor packages.

Implementations of a semiconductor device may include a semiconductor die including a first largest planar surface, a second largest planar surface and a thickness between the first largest planar surface and the second largest planar surface; and one of a permanent die support structure, a temporary die support structure, or any combination thereof coupled to one of the first largest planar surface, the second largest planar surface, the thickness, or any combination thereof where the semiconductor die may be coupled with one of a substrate, a leadframe, an interposer, a package, a bonding surface, or a mounting surface. The thickness may be between 0.1 microns and 125 microns.

An image pickup apparatus includes an image pickup device configured such that a plurality of electrode pads are disposed in a row on an inclined surface; a wiring board configured such that a plurality of first bonded electrodes that are bonded to the plurality of electrode pads via first solder bumps, respectively, are disposed in a row on a first end portion, and a plurality of second bonded electrodes are disposed in a row on a second end portion; and a signal cable configured to be bonded to the plurality of second bonded electrodes via second solder bumps, respectively. The wiring board includes a first protective film which covers the first end portion, and a second protective film which covers the second end portion, and is of a thickness that is greater than a thickness of the first protective film and less than a height of the second solder bumps.

Reliability of a semiconductor device is improved. A power device includes: a semiconductor chip; a chip mounting part; a solder material electrically coupling a back surface electrode of the semiconductor chip with an upper surface of the chip mounting part; a plurality of inner lead parts and a plurality of outer lead parts electrically coupled with an electrode pad of the semiconductor chip through wires; and a sealing body for sealing the semiconductor chip and the wires. Further, a recess is formed in a peripheral region of the back surface of the semiconductor chip. The recess has a first surface extending to join the back surface and a second surface extending to join the first surface. Also, a metal film is formed over the first surface and the second surface of the recess.

A substrate structure is provided, which includes a substrate having a plurality of conductors and at least a receiving space formed on a surface of the substrate with the receiving space free from penetrating the substrate. During an encapsulating process, an encapsulant can be filled in the receiving space so as to strengthen the bonding between the substrate and the encapsulant, thereby preventing delamination from occurring therebetween.

Provided is a substrate structure, including a substrate having at least one chamfer formed on a surface thereof, and a plurality of conductive bodies formed to the substrate. Therefore, a stress generated during the packaging process is alleviated through the chamfer, and the substrate structure is prevented from being cracked. An electronic package employing the substrate structure is also provided.

A fan-out wafer level package includes a semiconductor die with a redistribution layer on a sidewall of the semiconductor die. A redistribution layer positioned over the die includes an extended portion that extends along the sidewall. The semiconductor die is encapsulated in a molding compound layer. The molding compound layer is positioned between the extended portion of the redistribution layer and the sidewall of the semiconductor die. Solder contacts, for electrically connecting the semiconductor device to an electronic circuit board, are positioned on the redistribution layer. The solder contacts and the sidewall of the redistribution layer can provide electrical contact on two different locations. Accordingly, the package can be used to improve interconnectivity by providing vertical and horizontal connections.