In an embodiment, a method includes: stacking a plurality of first dies to form a device stack; revealing testing pads of a topmost die of the device stack; testing the device stack using the testing pads of the topmost die; and after testing the device stack, forming bonding pads in the topmost die, the bonding pads being different from the testing pads.

A system and method for packaging semiconductor dies is provided. An embodiment comprises a first package with a first contact and a second contact. A post-contact material is formed on the first contact in order to adjust the height of a joint between the contact pad a conductive bump. In another embodiment a conductive pillar is utilized to control the height of the joint between the contact pad and external connections.

A semiconductor device and a method of forming the device are provided. The semiconductor device includes a first die having a first plurality of contact pads and a second die having a second plurality of contact pads. A substrate is bonded to a first contact pad of the first plurality of contact pads and a first contact pad of the second plurality of contact pads in a face-to-face orientation with the first die and the second die. A first through via extends through the substrate. Molding material is interposed between the first die, the second die and the substrate, the molding material extending along sidewalls of the first die, the second die, and the substrate. A second through via is positioned over a second contact pad of the first plurality of contact pads, the second through via extending through the molding material.

A semiconductor device and a method of forming the device are provided. The semiconductor device includes a first die having a first plurality of contact pads and a second die having a second plurality of contact pads. A substrate is bonded to a first contact pad of the first plurality of contact pads and a first contact pad of the second plurality of contact pads in a face-to-face orientation with the first die and the second die. A first through via extends through the substrate. Molding material is interposed between the first die, the second die and the substrate, the molding material extending along sidewalls of the first die, the second die, and the substrate. A second through via is positioned over a second contact pad of the first plurality of contact pads, the second through via extending through the molding material.

A method to fabricate a land grid array wafer level chip scale package is described. A silicon die is provided. A dielectric layer is deposited on the silicon die. An opening is etched through the dielectric layer to a metal pad on the silicon die. At least one redistribution layer is formed over the dielectric layer and contacting the metal pad. At least one copper post is formed on the at least one redistribution layer and forms a land grid array. The wafer is sawed partially through on scribe lines to form cuts exposing sides of the silicon die. Thereafter, a molding compound is applied over the at least one redistribution layer and in the cuts wherein the molding compound encapsulates top and side surfaces of the silicon die.

A method of forming a semiconductor device is provided. A first substrate is provided with a conductive feature therein, a metal bump over the conductive feature and a passivation stack aside the metal bump. A first insulating layer is formed over the metal bump and the passivation stack. First and second patterning processes are performed to form first and second opening patterns in the first insulating layer. The metal bump is exposed by the second patterning process. A second substrate is provided with a second insulating layer thereon. The second substrate is bonded to the first substrate with the second insulating layer and the first insulating layer facing each other, so that the second insulating layer fills in the first and second opening patterns of the first insulating layer. The first insulating layer and a portion of the passivation stack are removed.

In some examples, a package comprises a die and a redistribution layer coupled to the die. The redistribution layer comprises a metal layer, a brass layer abutting the metal layer, and a polymer layer abutting the brass layer.

A semiconductor device, and a method of forming the device, are provided. The semiconductor device includes a first die having a first plurality of contact pads and a second die having a second plurality of contact pads. A substrate is bonded to a first contact pad of the first plurality of contact pads and a first contact pad of the second plurality of contact pads in a face-to-face orientation with the first die and the second die. A first through via extends through the substrate. Molding material is interposed between the first die, the second die and the substrate, the molding material extending along sidewalls of the first die, the second die, and the substrate. A second through via is positioned over a second contact pad of the first plurality of contact pads, the second through via extending through the molding material.

A semiconductor device, and a method of forming the device, are provided. The semiconductor device includes a first die having a first plurality of contact pads and a second die having a second plurality of contact pads. A substrate is bonded to a first contact pad of the first plurality of contact pads and a first contact pad of the second plurality of contact pads in a face-to-face orientation with the first die and the second die. A first through via extends through the substrate. Molding material is interposed between the first die, the second die and the substrate, the molding material extending along sidewalls of the first die, the second die, and the substrate. A second through via is positioned over a second contact pad of the first plurality of contact pads, the second through via extending through the molding material.

A semiconductor device, and a method of forming the device, are provided. The semiconductor device includes a first die having a first plurality of contact pads and a second die having a second plurality of contact pads. A substrate is bonded to a first contact pad of the first plurality of contact pads and a first contact pad of the second plurality of contact pads in a face-to-face orientation with the first die and the second die. A first through via extends through the substrate. Molding material is interposed between the first die, the second die and the substrate, the molding material extending along sidewalls of the first die, the second die, and the substrate. A second through via is positioned over a second contact pad of the first plurality of contact pads, the second through via extending through the molding material.