A structure and a method of forming are provided. The structure includes a first dielectric layer overlying a first substrate. A first connection pad is disposed in a top surface of the first dielectric layer and contacts a first redistribution line. A first dummy pad is disposed in the top surface of the first dielectric layer, the first dummy pad contacting the first redistribution line. A second dielectric layer overlies a second substrate. A second connection pad and a second dummy pad are disposed in the top surface of the second dielectric layer, the second connection pad bonded to the first connection pad, and the first dummy pad positioned in a manner that is offset from the second dummy pad so that the first dummy pad and the second dummy pad do not contact each other.

A chip structure is provided. The chip structure includes a substrate. The chip structure includes a redistribution layer over the substrate. The chip structure includes a bonding pad over the redistribution layer. The chip structure includes a shielding pad over the redistribution layer and surrounding the bonding pad. The chip structure includes an insulating layer over the redistribution layer and the shielding pad. The chip structure includes a bump over the bonding pad and the insulating layer. A sidewall of the bump is over the shielding pad.

A semiconductor package and a manufacturing method are provided. The semiconductor package includes a die, a dummy cube, a stress relaxation layer, an encapsulant and a redistribution structure. The dummy cube is disposed beside the die. The stress relaxation layer covers a top surface of the dummy cube. The encapsulant encapsulates the die and the dummy cube. The redistribution structure is disposed over the encapsulant and is electrically connected to the die. The stress relaxation layer is interposed between the dummy cube and the redistribution structure.

A semiconductor package includes an interposer chip having a frontside, a backside, and a corner area on the backside defined by a first corner edge and a second corner edge of the interposer chip. A die is bonded to the frontside of the interposer chip. At least one dam structure is formed on the corner area of the backside of the interposer chip. The dam structure includes an edge aligned to at least one the first corner edge and the second corner edge of the interposer chip.

A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate, a passivation layer overlying the semiconductor substrate, and an interconnect structure overlying the passivation layer. The interconnect structure includes a landing pad region and a dummy region electrically separated from each other. A protective layer is formed on the interconnect structure and has a first opening exposing a portion of the landing pad region and a second opening exposing a portion of the dummy region. A metal layer is formed on the exposed portion of landing pad region and the exposed portion of the dummy region. A bump is formed on the metal layer overlying the landing pad region.

A structure and a method of forming are provided. The structure includes a first dielectric layer overlying a first substrate. A first connection pad is disposed in a top surface of the first dielectric layer and contacts a first redistribution line. A first dummy pad is disposed in the top surface of the first dielectric layer, the first dummy pad contacting the first redistribution line. A second dielectric layer overlies a second substrate. A second connection pad and a second dummy pad are disposed in the top surface of the second dielectric layer, the second connection pad bonded to the first connection pad, and the first dummy pad positioned in a manner that is offset from the second dummy pad so that the first dummy pad and the second dummy pad do not contact each other.

A semiconductor device has a semiconductor substrate and first insulating layer formed over the surface of the semiconductor substrate. A dummy via is formed through the first insulating layer. A second insulating layer is formed over the first insulating layer to fill the dummy via. A first conductive layer is formed over the second insulating layer. A bump is formed over the first conductive layer adjacent to the dummy via filled with the second insulating layer. A second conductive layer is formed over a surface of the semiconductor substrate. The dummy via filled with the second insulating layer relieves stress on the second conductive layer. A plurality of dummy vias filled with the second insulating layer can be formed within a designated via formation area. A plurality of dummy vias filled with the second insulating layer can be formed in a pattern.

A semiconductor device includes a substrate, a dielectric layer, a plurality of dielectric patterns and a conductive pad. The substrate includes a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The dielectric layer is disposed at the first surface of the substrate, and the substrate is disposed between the dielectric layer and the second surface of the substrate. The dielectric patterns are disposed on the dielectric layer and between the first surface and the second surface of the substrate. The conductive pad is inserted between the plurality of dielectric patterns and extended into the dielectric layer.

A semiconductor device includes a conductive pattern formed over a semiconductor substrate, and an interconnect structure formed over the conductive pattern, wherein the interconnect structure includes a graphene liner. The semiconductor device also includes an interconnect liner formed between the interconnect structure and the conductive pattern and surrounding the interconnect structure. The inner sidewall surfaces of the interconnect liner are in direct contact with the interconnect structure, and a maximum distance between outer sidewall surfaces of the interconnect liner is greater than a width of the conductive pattern. The semiconductor device further includes a semiconductor die bonded to the semiconductor substrate. The semiconductor die includes a conductive pad facing the interconnect structure, wherein the conductive pad is electrically connected to the conductive pattern.

A semiconductor device includes a substrate, one or more wiring layers disposed over the substrate, a passivation layer disposed over the one or more wiring layers, a first conductive layer disposed over the passivation layer, a second conductive layer disposed over the first conductive layer, an isolation structure formed in the first and second conductive layers to isolate a part of the first and second conductive layers, and a first metal pad disposed over the isolation structure and the part of the first and second conductive layers. In one or more of the foregoing or following embodiments, the semiconductor device further includes a second metal pad disposed over the second conductive layer and electrically isolated from the first metal pad.