A semiconductor package includes a substrate, a plurality of semiconductor devices stacked on the substrate, a plurality of underfill fillets disposed between the plurality of semiconductor devices and between the substrate and the plurality of semiconductor devices, and molding resin surrounding the plurality of semiconductor devices. At least one of the underfill fillets is exposed from side surfaces of the molding resin.

The present application discloses a semiconductor device and a method for fabricating the semiconductor device. The semiconductor device includes a first semiconductor structure and a first connecting structure, wherein the first connecting structure includes a first connecting insulating layer positioned on the first semiconductor structure, two first conductive layers positioned in the first connecting insulating layer, and a first porous layer positioned between the two first conductive layers. A porosity of the first porous layer is between about 25% and about 100%.

The present application discloses a semiconductor device and a method for fabricating the semiconductor device. The semiconductor device includes a first semiconductor structure and a first connecting structure, wherein the first connecting structure includes a first connecting insulating layer positioned on the first semiconductor structure, two first conductive layers positioned in the first connecting insulating layer, and a first porous layer positioned between the two first conductive layers. A porosity of the first porous layer is between about 25% and about 100%.

A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate and a connection terminal, including a base pillar, on the semiconductor substrate. An insulation layer is formed on the semiconductor substrate, the insulation layer including an opening in the insulation layer through which the base pillar extends, wherein a side wall of the insulation layer defining the opening includes a horizontal step at a level that is lower than an uppermost portion of the base pillar.

A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate and a connection terminal, including a base pillar, on the semiconductor substrate. An insulation layer is formed on the semiconductor substrate, the insulation layer including an opening in the insulation layer through which the base pillar extends, wherein a side wall of the insulation layer defining the opening includes a horizontal step at a level that is lower than an uppermost portion of the base pillar.

A semiconductor device package includes a package substrate having a die attach region, a silicon carbide (SiC) substrate having a first surface including a semiconductor device layer thereon and a second surface that is opposite the first surface, and a die attach metal stack. The die attach metal stack includes a sputtered die attach material layer that attaches the second surface of the SiC substrate to the die attach region of the package substrate, where the sputtered die attach material layer comprises a void percent of about 15% or less. The sputtered die attach material layer may be formed using a sputter gas including at least one of krypton (Kr), xenon (Xe), or radon (Rn). The die attach metal stack may further include a metal interlayer that prevent contacts with a first barrier metal layer during a phase transition of the die attach material layer.

A semiconductor device package includes a package substrate having a die attach region, a silicon carbide (SiC) substrate having a first surface including a semiconductor device layer thereon and a second surface that is opposite the first surface, and a die attach metal stack. The die attach metal stack includes a sputtered die attach material layer that attaches the second surface of the SiC substrate to the die attach region of the package substrate, where the sputtered die attach material layer comprises a void percent of about 15% or less. The sputtered die attach material layer may be formed using a sputter gas including at least one of krypton (Kr), xenon (Xe), or radon (Rn). The die attach metal stack may further include a metal interlayer that prevent contacts with a first barrier metal layer during a phase transition of the die attach material layer.

Even in a case where a pad becomes smaller, solder connection strength is improved. A semiconductor device includes a pad, a diffusion layer, and a melting layer. The pad included by the semiconductor device includes a concave portion on a surface at which solder connection is to be performed. The diffusion layer included by the semiconductor device is disposed at the concave portion and constituted with a metal which remains on the surface of the pad while diffusing into solder upon the solder connection. The melting layer included by the semiconductor device is disposed adjacent to the diffusion layer and constituted with a metal which diffuses and melts into the solder upon the solder connection.

Even in a case where a pad becomes smaller, solder connection strength is improved. A semiconductor device includes a pad, a diffusion layer, and a melting layer. The pad included by the semiconductor device includes a concave portion on a surface at which solder connection is to be performed. The diffusion layer included by the semiconductor device is disposed at the concave portion and constituted with a metal which remains on the surface of the pad while diffusing into solder upon the solder connection. The melting layer included by the semiconductor device is disposed adjacent to the diffusion layer and constituted with a metal which diffuses and melts into the solder upon the solder connection.

In a semiconductor device, a semiconductor element includes a semiconductor substrate, a surface electrode and a protective film. The semiconductor substrate has an active region and an outer peripheral region. The surface electrode includes a base electrode disposed on a front surface of the semiconductor substrate and a connection electrode disposed on the base electrode. The protective film covers a peripheral end portion of the base electrode and an outer peripheral edge of the connection electrode. The protective film has an opening to expose the connection electrode so as to enable a solder connection. A boundary between the outer peripheral edge of the connection electrode and the protective film is located at a position corresponding to the outer peripheral region in a plan view.