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.

Semiconductor device, multi-die packages, and methods of manufacture thereof are described. In an embodiment, a semiconductor device may include: first conductive pillars and second conductive pillars respectively aligned to a first row of first pins and a second row of second pins of a first die, the first pins and the second pins differing in function; a first insulating layer covering surfaces of the first conductive pillars and the second conductive pillars facing away from the first die; first pads disposed on a surface of the first insulating layer facing away from the first die, the first pads substantially aligned to the first conductive pillars; and first traces coupled to the first pads, the first traces extending over a portion of the first insulating layer covering the second conductive pillars.

Semiconductor device, multi-die packages, and methods of manufacture thereof are described. In an embodiment, a semiconductor device may include: first conductive pillars and second conductive pillars respectively aligned to a first row of first pins and a second row of second pins of a first die, the first pins and the second pins differing in function; a first insulating layer covering surfaces of the first conductive pillars and the second conductive pillars facing away from the first die; first pads disposed on a surface of the first insulating layer facing away from the first die, the first pads substantially aligned to the first conductive pillars; and first traces coupled to the first pads, the first traces extending over a portion of the first insulating layer covering the second conductive pillars.

An embodiment is a structure including a first semiconductor device and a second semiconductor device, a first set of conductive connectors mechanically and electrically bonding the first semiconductor device and the second semiconductor device, a first underfill between the first and second semiconductor devices and surrounding the first set of conductive connectors, a first encapsulant on at least sidewalls of the first and second semiconductor devices and the first underfill, and a second set of conductive connectors electrically coupled to the first semiconductor device, the second set of conductive connectors being on an opposite side of the first semiconductor device as the first set of conductive connectors.

A converter includes a plurality of active circuitry elements over a substrate. The converter further includes a passivation structure over the plurality of active circuitry elements, the passivation structure having at least one opening that is configured to expose at least one electrical pad of each active circuitry element. The converter further includes a plurality of passive electrical components over the passivation structure, wherein each passive electrical component is selectively connectable with at least one other passive electrical component, and a first side of each passive electrical component is electrically coupled to an electrical pad of each of at least two active circuitry elements. The converter further includes a plurality of electrical connection structures, wherein a first electrical connection structure electrically couples an electrical pad of a first active circuitry element to a corresponding passive electrical component, and the first electrical connection structure is completely within the passivation structure.

Semiconductor device, multi-die packages, and methods of manufacture thereof are described. In an embodiment, a semiconductor device may include: first conductive pillars and second conductive pillars respectively aligned to a first row of first pins and a second row of second pins of a first die, the first pins and the second pins differing in function; a first insulating layer covering surfaces of the first conductive pillars and the second conductive pillars facing away from the first die; first pads disposed on a surface of the first insulating layer facing away from the first die, the first pads substantially aligned to the first conductive pillars; and first traces coupled to the first pads, the first traces extending over a portion of the first insulating layer covering the second conductive pillars.

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.

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.

A converter includes a plurality of active circuitry elements over a substrate. The converter further includes a passivation structure over the plurality of active circuitry elements, the passivation structure having at least one opening that is configured to expose at least one electrical pad of each active circuitry element. The converter further includes a plurality of passive electrical components over the passivation structure, wherein each passive electrical component is selectively connectable with at least one other passive electrical component, and a first side of each passive electrical component is electrically coupled to an electrical pad of each of at least two active circuitry elements. The converter further includes a plurality of electrical connection structures, wherein a first electrical connection structure electrically couples an electrical pad of a first active circuitry element to a corresponding passive electrical component, and the first electrical connection structure is completely within the passivation structure.

An under bump metallurgy (UBM) and redistribution layer (RDL) routing structure includes an RDL formed over a die. The RDL comprises a first conductive portion and a second conductive portion. The first conductive portion and the second conductive portion are at a same level in the RDL. The first conductive portion of the RDL is separated from the second conductive portion of the RDL by insulating material of the RDL. A UBM layer is formed over the RDL. The UBM layer includes a conductive UBM trace and a conductive UBM pad. The UBM trace electrically couples the first conductive portion of the RDL to the second conductive portion of the RDL. The UBM pad is electrically coupled to the second conductive portion of the RDL. A conductive connector is formed over and electrically coupled to the UBM pad.