Patent classifications
H01L2924/10338
Semiconductor device
A semiconductor device that includes a bipolar transistor, wherein a third opening, through which a pillar bump and a second wiring line, which is electrically connected to an emitter layer, contact each other, is shifted in a longitudinal direction of the emitter layer away from a position at which the third opening would be directly above the emitter layer. The third opening is arranged, with respect to the emitter layer, such that an end portion of the emitter layer in the longitudinal direction of the emitter layer and the edge of the opening of the third opening are substantially aligned with each other.
FRONT-TO-BACK BONDING WITH THROUGH-SUBSTRATE VIA (TSV)
Methods for forming a semiconductor device structure are provided. The method includes bonding a first wafer and a second wafer, and a first transistor is formed in a front-side of the first semiconductor wafer. The method further includes thinning a front-side of the second wafer and forming a second transistor in the front-side of the second wafer.
Mechanisms for forming three-dimensional integrated circuit (3DIC) stacking structure
Embodiments of mechanisms of forming a semiconductor device are provided. The semiconductor device includes a first semiconductor wafer comprising a first transistor formed in a front-side of the first semiconductor wafer. The semiconductor device also includes a second semiconductor wafer comprising a second transistor formed in a front-side of the second semiconductor wafer, and a backside of the second semiconductor wafer is bonded to the front-side of the first semiconductor wafer. The semiconductor device further includes an first interconnect structure formed between the first semiconductor wafer and the second semiconductor wafer, and the first interconnect structure comprises a first cap metal layer formed over a first conductive feature. The first interconnect structure is electrically connected to first transistor, and the first cap metal layer is configured to prevent diffusion and cracking of the first conductive feature.
METHOD FOR WAFER DICING
The semiconductor die includes a base body, protruding portions and bonding pads. The base body has sidewalls. The protruding portions are laterally protruding from the sidewalls respectively. The bonding pads are disposed on the protruding portions respectively. The wafer dicing method includes following operations. Chips are formed on a semiconductor wafer. Bonding pads are formed at a border line between every two of the adjacent chips. A scribe line is formed and disposed along the bonding pads. A photolithographic pattern is formed on a top layer of the semiconductor wafer to expose the scribe line. The scribe line is etched to a depth in the semiconductor wafer substantially below the top layer to form an etched pattern. A back surface of the semiconductor wafer is thinned until the etched pattern in the semiconductor wafer is exposed.
APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MICRO-TRANSFER-PRINTING
In an aspect, a system and method for assembling a semiconductor device on a receiving surface of a destination substrate is disclosed. In another aspect, a system and method for assembling a semiconductor device on a destination substrate with topographic features is disclosed. In another aspect, a gravity-assisted separation system and method for printing semiconductor device is disclosed. In another aspect, various features of a transfer device for printing semiconductor devices are disclosed. In yet another aspect, a method and structure for heat-assisted micro-transfer printing is disclosed.
SYSTEM ON INTEGRATED CHIPS AND METHODS OF FORMING SAME
An embodiment method for forming a semiconductor package includes attaching a first die to a first carrier, depositing a first isolation material around the first die, and after depositing the first isolation material, bonding a second die to the first die. Bonding the second die to the first die includes forming a dielectric-to-dielectric bond. The method further includes removing the first carrier and forming fan-out redistribution layers (RDLs) on an opposing side of the first die as the second die. The fan-out RDLs are electrically connected to the first die and the second die.
APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MICRO-TRANSFER-PRINTING
In an aspect, a system and method for assembling a semiconductor device on a receiving surface of a destination substrate is disclosed. In another aspect, a system and method for assembling a semiconductor device on a destination substrate with topographic features is disclosed. In another aspect, a gravity-assisted separation system and method for printing semiconductor device is disclosed. In another aspect, various features of a transfer device for printing semiconductor devices are disclosed.
Dummy Metal with Zigzagged Edges
A structure includes a metal pad, a passivation layer having a portion covering edge portions of the metal pad, and a dummy metal plate over the passivation layer. The dummy metal plate has a plurality of through-openings therein. The dummy metal plate has a zigzagged edge. A dielectric layer has a first portion overlying the dummy metal plate, second portions filling the first plurality of through-openings, and a third portion contacting the first zigzagged edge.
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE
A semiconductor device that includes a bipolar transistor, wherein a third opening, through which a pillar bump and a second wiring line, which is electrically connected to an emitter layer, contact each other, is shifted in a longitudinal direction of the emitter layer away from a position at which the third opening would be directly above the emitter layer. The third opening is arranged, with respect to the emitter layer, such that an end portion of the emitter layer in the longitudinal direction of the emitter layer and the edge of the opening of the third opening are substantially aligned with each other.
Apparatus and methods for micro-transfer-printing
In an aspect, a system and method for assembling a semiconductor device on a receiving surface of a destination substrate is disclosed. In another aspect, a system and method for assembling a semiconductor device on a destination substrate with topographic features is disclosed. In another aspect, a gravity-assisted separation system and method for printing semiconductor device is disclosed. In another aspect, various features of a transfer device for printing semiconductor devices are disclosed.