A method for producing a flat feature on a substrate, comprises the steps of printing a deposit of print medium onto the substrate, the printed deposit comprising an upper surface, modifying the upper surface of the printed deposit, for example by partially drying the printed deposit, and levelling the modified deposit to produce a flat feature.

A method of and system for adhesive bonding by a) providing a polymerizable adhesive composition on a surface of an element to be bonded to form an assembly; b) irradiating the assembly with radiation at a first wavelength capable of vulcanization of bonds in the polymerizable adhesive composition by activation of sulfur-containing compound with at least one selected from x-ray, e-beam, visible, or infrared light to thereby generate ultraviolet light in the polymerizable adhesive composition; and c) adhesively joining two or more components together by way of the polymerizable adhesive composition, and a curable polymer for use therein.

A method of and system for adhesive bonding by a) providing a polymerizable adhesive composition on a surface of an element to be bonded to form an assembly; b) irradiating the assembly with radiation at a first wavelength capable of vulcanization of bonds in the polymerizable adhesive composition by activation of sulfur-containing compound with at least one selected from x-ray, e-beam, visible, or infrared light to thereby generate ultraviolet light in the polymerizable adhesive composition; and c) adhesively joining two or more components together by way of the polymerizable adhesive composition, and a curable polymer for use therein.

A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor element, a mount portion, and a sintered metal bond. The semiconductor element includes a body and an electrode pad. The body has an obverse surface facing forward in a first direction and a reverse surface facing rearward in the first direction. The electrode pad covers the element reverse surface. The mount portion supports the semiconductor element. The sintered metal bond electrically bonds the electrode pad and the mount portion. The sintered metal bond includes a first rear edge and a first front edge spaced forward in the first direction from the first rear edge. The electrode pad includes a second rear edge and a second front edge spaced forward in the first direction from the second rear edge. The first front edge of the metal bond is spaced rearward in the first direction from the second front edge of the pad.

A method of fabricating a semiconductor device is disclosed. In one aspect, the method includes placing a first semiconductor chip on a carrier with the first main surface of the first semiconductor chip facing the carrier. A first layer of soft solder material is provided between the first main surface and the carrier. Heat is applied during placing so that a temperature at the first layer of soft solder material is equal to or higher than a melting temperature of the first layer of soft solder material. A second layer of soft solder material is provided between the first contact area and the second main surface. Heat is applied during placing so that a temperature at the second layer of soft solder material is equal to or higher than a melting temperature of the second layer of soft solder material. The first and second layers of soft solder material are cooled to solidify the soft solder materials.

A method of fabricating a semiconductor device is disclosed. In one aspect, the method includes placing a first semiconductor chip on a carrier with the first main surface of the first semiconductor chip facing the carrier. A first layer of soft solder material is provided between the first main surface and the carrier. Heat is applied during placing so that a temperature at the first layer of soft solder material is equal to or higher than a melting temperature of the first layer of soft solder material. A second layer of soft solder material is provided between the first contact area and the second main surface. Heat is applied during placing so that a temperature at the second layer of soft solder material is equal to or higher than a melting temperature of the second layer of soft solder material. The first and second layers of soft solder material are cooled to solidify the soft solder materials.

A method of and system for adhesive bonding by a) providing a polymerizable adhesive composition on a surface of an element to be bonded to form an assembly; b) irradiating the assembly with radiation at a first wavelength capable of vulcanization of bonds in the polymerizable adhesive composition by activation of sulfur-containing compound with at least one selected from x-ray, e-beam, visible, or infrared light to thereby generate ultraviolet light in the polymerizable adhesive composition; and c) adhesively joining two or more components together by way of the polymerizable adhesive composition, and a curable polymer for use therein.

A method of and system for adhesive bonding by a) providing a polymerizable adhesive composition on a surface of an element to be bonded to form an assembly; b) irradiating the assembly with radiation at a first wavelength capable of vulcanization of bonds in the polymerizable adhesive composition by activation of sulfur-containing compound with at least one selected from x-ray, e-beam, visible, or infrared light to thereby generate ultraviolet light in the polymerizable adhesive composition; and c) adhesively joining two or more components together by way of the polymerizable adhesive composition, and a curable polymer for use therein.

A carrier substrate having a plurality of receptacles each for receiving and carrying a semiconductor chip is provided. Semiconductor chips are arranged in the receptacles, and metal is plated in the receptacles to form a metal structure on and in contact with the semiconductor chips. The carrier substrate is cut to form separate semiconductor devices.

A carrier substrate having a plurality of receptacles each for receiving and carrying a semiconductor chip is provided. Semiconductor chips are arranged in the receptacles, and metal is plated in the receptacles to form a metal structure on and in contact with the semiconductor chips. The carrier substrate is cut to form separate semiconductor devices.