A semiconductor package includes a circuit structure, a first redistribution layer, a second redistribution layer, a first encapsulant, a bus die and a plurality of through vias. The first redistribution layer is disposed over the circuit structure. The second redistribution layer is disposed over the first redistribution layer. The first encapsulant is disposed between the first redistribution layer and the second redistribution layer. The through vias surround the bus die. The first encapsulant is extended along an entire sidewall of the bus die, and a first surface of the bus die is substantially coplanar with top surfaces of the first encapsulant and the plurality of through vias.

Packaging devices and methods of manufacture thereof for semiconductor devices are disclosed. In some embodiments, a packaging device includes a contact pad disposed over a substrate, and a passivation layer disposed over the substrate and a first portion of the contact pad. A post passivation interconnect (PPI) line is disposed over the passivation layer and is coupled to a second portion of the contact pad. A PPI pad is disposed over the passivation layer. A transition element is disposed over the passivation layer and is coupled between the PPI line and the PPI pad. The transition element comprises a first side and a second side coupled to the first side. The first side and the second side of the transition element are non-tangential to the PPI pad.

Methods and structures of connecting at least two integrated circuits in a 3D arrangement by a zigzag conductive chain are disclosed. The zigzag conductive chain, acting as a spring or self-adaptive contact structure (SACS) in a wafer bonding process, is designed to reduce bonding interface stress, to increase bonding interface reliability, and to have an adjustable height to close undesirable opens or voids between contacts of the two integrated circuits.

Packaging devices and methods of manufacture thereof for semiconductor devices are disclosed. In some embodiments, a packaging device includes a contact pad disposed over a substrate, and a passivation layer disposed over the substrate and a first portion of the contact pad. A post passivation interconnect (PPI) line is disposed over the passivation layer and is coupled to a second portion of the contact pad. A PPI pad is disposed over the passivation layer. A transition element is disposed over the passivation layer and is coupled between the PPI line and the PPI pad. The transition element comprises a first side and a second side coupled to the first side. The first side and the second side of the transition element are non-tangential to the PPI pad.

Packaging devices and methods of manufacture thereof for semiconductor devices are disclosed. In some embodiments, a packaging device includes a contact pad disposed over a substrate, and a passivation layer disposed over the substrate and a first portion of the contact pad. A second portion of the contact pad is exposed. A post passivation interconnect (PPI) line is disposed over the passivation layer and is coupled to the second portion of the contact pad. A PPI pad is disposed over the passivation layer. A transition element is disposed over the passivation layer and is coupled between the PPI line and the PPI pad. The transition element includes a hollow region.

Methods and apparatus for solder connections. An apparatus includes a substrate having a conductive terminal on a surface; a passivation layer overlying the surface of the substrate and the conductive terminal; an opening in the passivation layer exposing a portion of the conductive terminal; at least one stud bump bonded to the conductive terminal in the opening and extending in a direction normal to the surface of the substrate; and a solder connection formed on the conductive terminal in the opening and enclosing the at least one stud bump. Methods for forming the solder connections are disclosed.

A method of forming a semiconductor package includes receiving a carrier, coating the carrier with a bonding layer, forming a first insulator layer over the bonding layer, forming a backside redistribution layer over the first insulator layer, forming a second insulator layer over the backside redistribution layer, patterning the second insulator layer to form a recess that extends through the second insulator layer and to the backside redistribution layer, filling the recess with a solder, and coupling a surface-mount device (SMD) to the solder.

Methods and structures of connecting at least two integrated circuits in a 3D arrangement by a zigzag conductive chain are disclosed. The zigzag conductive chain, acting as a spring or self-adaptive contact structure (SACS) in a wafer bonding process, is designed to reduce bonding interface stress, to increase bonding interface reliability, and to have an adjustable height to close undesirable opens or voids between contacts of the two integrated circuits.

A semiconductor wafer has a first pad electrode and a plurality of second pad electrodes formed on an upper surface thereof. A first opening and a plurality of second openings are formed in an insulating film covering the first pad electrode and the plurality of second pad electrodes. The first pad electrode is electrically connected to a first redistribution wiring in the first opening, and the plurality of second pad electrodes are electrically connected to a second redistribution wiring in the plurality of second openings. The first redistribution wiring has a narrow region and a wide region, a first columnar electrode is formed on the wide region, and a second columnar electrode is formed on the first columnar electrode. A third redistribution wiring is formed on the second redistribution wiring, and a plurality of third columnar electrodes are formed on the third redistribution wiring.

A semiconductor device includes a first metal wiring formed on a semiconductor substrate, a first organic insulating film formed on the first metal wiring, and a second metal wiring formed to cover the first organic insulating film and having a via connected to the first metal wiring. The semiconductor device further includes a second organic insulating film formed on the first organic insulating film and having an opening to expose the second metal wiring, a bump formed on an exposed portion of the second metal wiring in the opening, and a tunnel portion formed in contact with the second metal wiring or the first organic insulating film. The tunnel portion overlaps with the second metal wiring in planar view.