A semiconductor device is disclosed including a die stack including a number of dies aligned with each other with respect to an axis, and a top die that is offset along the axis the to prevent die cracking.

Microelectronic assemblies, and related devices and methods, are disclosed herein. For example, in some embodiments, a microelectronic assembly may include a package substrate having a first surface and an opposing second surface, and a die secured to the package substrate, wherein the die has a first surface and an opposing second surface, the die has first conductive contacts at the first surface and second conductive contacts at the second surface, and the first conductive contacts are coupled to conductive pathways in the package substrate by first non-solder interconnects.

Microelectronic assemblies, and related devices and methods, are disclosed herein. For example, in some embodiments, a microelectronic assembly may include a package substrate having a first surface and an opposing second surface, and a die secured to the package substrate, wherein the die has a first surface and an opposing second surface, the die has first conductive contacts at the first surface and second conductive contacts at the second surface, and the first conductive contacts are coupled to conductive pathways in the package substrate by first non-solder interconnects.

Solid-state lighting devices including light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and more particularly LED chips with interconnect structures are disclosed. LED chips are provided that include first interconnects electrically coupled to an n-type layer and second interconnects electrically connected to a p-type layer. Configurations of the first and second interconnects are provided that may improve current spreading by reducing localized areas of current crowding within LED chips. Various configurations are disclosed that include collectively formed symmetric patterns of the first and second interconnects, diameters of certain ones of either the first or second interconnects that vary based on their relative positions in LED chips, and spacings of the second interconnects that vary based on their distances from the first interconnects. In this regard, LED chips are disclosed with improved current spreading as well as higher lumen outputs and efficiencies.

A semiconductor structure includes a base and a re-distribution layer. The re-distribution layer is disposed on the base and includes a bond pad and a probe pad, the bond pad and the probe pad are disposed adjacent to each other, and a recess is formed in the re-distribution layer and is disposed between the bond pad and the probe pad.

A method includes forming a plurality of dielectric layers over a semiconductor substrate, forming a plurality of metal lines and vias in the plurality of dielectric layers, forming a lower portion of an inner seal ring and a lower portion of an outer seal ring extending into the plurality of dielectric layers, depositing a first dielectric layer over the plurality of metal lines and vias, and etching the first dielectric layer to form an opening penetrating through the first dielectric layer. After the first dielectric layer is etched, a top surface of the lower portion of the inner seal ring is exposed, and an entire topmost surface of the lower portion of the outer seal ring is in contact with a bottom surface of the first dielectric layer. An upper portion of the inner seal ring is then formed to extend into the opening and to join the lower portion of the inner seal ring. A second dielectric layer is deposited to cover the upper portion of the inner seal ring.

A light emitting device includes a light emitting diode chip, a light transmitting member, a white barrier member, and a conductive adhesive member. The light emitting diode chip has a bump pad formed on the lower surface thereof. The light transmitting member covers the side surfaces and the upper surface of the light emitting diode chip, and the upper surface of the light transmitting member has a rectangular shape having long sides and short sides. The conductive adhesive member is formed to extend through the white barrier member from the bottom of the light emitting diode chip. The upper surface of the conductive adhesive member is connected to the bump pad of the light emitting diode chip, and the lower surface of the conductive adhesive member is exposed at the lower surface of the white barrier member.

Microelectronic assemblies, and related devices and methods, are disclosed herein. For example, in some embodiments, a microelectronic assembly may include a package substrate having a first surface and an opposing second surface, and a die secured to the package substrate, wherein the die has a first surface and an opposing second surface, the die has first conductive contacts at the first surface and second conductive contacts at the second surface, and the first conductive contacts are coupled to conductive pathways in the package substrate by first non-solder interconnects.

Microelectronic assemblies, and related devices and methods, are disclosed herein. For example, in some embodiments, a microelectronic assembly may include a package substrate having a first surface and an opposing second surface, and a die secured to the package substrate, wherein the die has a first surface and an opposing second surface, the die has first conductive contacts at the first surface and second conductive contacts at the second surface, and the first conductive contacts are coupled to conductive pathways in the package substrate by first non-solder interconnects.

Microelectronic assemblies, and related devices and methods, are disclosed herein. For example, in some embodiments, a microelectronic assembly may include a package substrate including a dielectric material having a first surface and an opposing second surface, a first photodefinable material on at least a portion of the second surface, and a second photodefinable material on at least a portion of the first photodefinable material, wherein the second photodefinable material has a different material composition than the first photodefinable material.