In various embodiments, a method for forming a bonded structure is disclosed. The method can comprise mounting a first integrated device die to a carrier. After mounting, the first integrated device die can be thinned. The method can include providing a first layer on an exposed surface of the first integrated device die. At least a portion of the first layer can be removed. A second integrated device die can be directly bonded to the first integrated device die without an intervening adhesive.

In various embodiments, a method for forming a bonded structure is disclosed. The method can comprise mounting a first integrated device die to a carrier. After mounting, the first integrated device die can be thinned. The method can include providing a first layer on an exposed surface of the first integrated device die. At least a portion of the first layer can be removed. A second integrated device die can be directly bonded to the first integrated device die without an intervening adhesive.

A contact region for a semiconductor substrate is disclosed. Embodiments can include forming a seed metal layer having an exposed solder pad region on the semiconductor substrate and forming a first metal layer on the seed metal layer. In an embodiment, a solderable material, such as silver, can be formed on the exposed solder pad region prior to forming the first metal layer. Embodiments can include forming a solderable material on the exposed solder pad region after forming the first metal layer. Embodiments can also include forming a plating contact region on the seed metal layer, where the plating contact region allows for electrical conduction during a plating process.

A substrate includes a base substrate, and a pad at one side of the base substrate, wherein the pad comprises: a first conductive pattern on the base substrate, an insulating layer including a plurality of contact holes exposing a portion of the first conductive pattern, and second conductive patterns separately on the insulating layer and connected to the first conductive pattern through the plurality of contact holes, wherein side surfaces of the second conductive patterns are exposed.

Devices and methods for forming a device are disclosed. The device includes a contact region disposed over a last interconnect level of the device. The device includes a final passivation layer having at least an opening which at least partially exposes a top surface of the contact region and a buffer layer disposed at least over a first exposed portion of the top surface of the contact region. When an electrically conductive interconnection couples to the contact region, the buffer layer absorbs a portion of a force exerted to form an interconnection between the electrically conductive interconnection and the contact region.

A method of manufacturing a layer structure includes: forming a first layer over a substrate; planarizing the first layer to form a planarized surface of the first layer; and forming a second layer over the planarized surface; wherein a porosity of the first layer is greater than a porosity of the substrate and greater than a porosity of the second layer; wherein the second layer is formed by physical vapor deposition; and wherein the first layer and the second layer are formed from the same solid material.

A method of manufacturing a layer structure includes: forming a first layer over a substrate; planarizing the first layer to form a planarized surface of the first layer; and forming a second layer over the planarized surface; wherein a porosity of the first layer is greater than a porosity of the substrate and greater than a porosity of the second layer; wherein the second layer is formed by physical vapor deposition; and wherein the first layer and the second layer are formed from the same solid material.

A semiconductor chip package includes a substrate; a semiconductor die mounted on the substrate, wherein the semiconductor die comprises a bond pad disposed on an active surface of the semiconductor die, and a passivation layer covering perimeter of the bond pad, wherein a bond pad opening in the passivation layer exposes a central area of the bond pad; a conductive paste post printed on the exposed central area of the bond pad; and a bonding wire secured to a top surface of the conductive paste post. The conductive paste post comprises copper paste.

A semiconductor chip package includes a substrate; a semiconductor die mounted on the substrate, wherein the semiconductor die comprises a bond pad disposed on an active surface of the semiconductor die, and a passivation layer covering perimeter of the bond pad, wherein a bond pad opening in the passivation layer exposes a central area of the bond pad; a conductive paste post printed on the exposed central area of the bond pad; and a bonding wire secured to a top surface of the conductive paste post. The conductive paste post comprises copper paste.

An electronic component includes a substrate configured to include a first portion that first thermal conductivity, and have a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface; a second portion configured to be formed inside the first portion, and have second thermal conductivity lower than the first thermal conductivity; a first terminal configured to be formed to correspond to the second portion on a side of the first surface; and a second terminal configured to be formed on a side of the second surface.