A method for producing a multiplicity of semiconductor chips (13) is provided, comprising the following steps: providing a wafer (1) comprising a multiplicity of semiconductor bodies (2), wherein separating lines (9) are arranged between the semiconductor bodies (2), depositing a contact layer (10) on the wafer (1), wherein the material of the contact layer (10) is chosen from the following group: platinum, rhodium, palladium, gold, and the contact layer (10) has a thickness of between 8 nanometres and 250 nanometres, inclusive, applying; the wafer (1) to a film (11), at least partially severing the wafer (1) in the vertical direction along the separating lines (9) or introducing fracture nuclei (12) into the wafer (1) along the separating lines (9), and breaking the wafer (1) along the separating lines (9) or expanding the film (11) such that a spatial separation of the semiconductor chips (13) takes place, wherein the contact layer (10) is also separated. A semiconductor chip, a component and a method for producing the latter are also provided.

A method for producing a multiplicity of semiconductor chips (13) is provided, comprising the following steps: providing a wafer (1) comprising a multiplicity of semiconductor bodies (2), wherein separating lines (9) are arranged between the semiconductor bodies (2), depositing a contact layer (10) on the wafer (1), wherein the material of the contact layer (10) is chosen from the following group: platinum, rhodium, palladium, gold, and the contact layer (10) has a thickness of between 8 nanometres and 250 nanometres, inclusive, applying; the wafer (1) to a film (11), at least partially severing the wafer (1) in the vertical direction along the separating lines (9) or introducing fracture nuclei (12) into the wafer (1) along the separating lines (9), and breaking the wafer (1) along the separating lines (9) or expanding the film (11) such that a spatial separation of the semiconductor chips (13) takes place, wherein the contact layer (10) is also separated. A semiconductor chip, a component and a method for producing the latter are also provided.

Provided is a semiconductor package including: a first substrate having a first electrode pad and a first protective layer in which a cavity is formed; a first bump pad arranged in the cavity and connected to the first electrode pad; a second substrate facing the first substrate and having a second bump pad; and a bump structure in contact with the first bump pad and the second bump pad, wherein the first electrode pad has a trapezoidal shape, and the first bump pad has a flat upper surface and an inclined side surface extending along a side surface of the first electrode pad.

Provided is a semiconductor package including: a first substrate having a first electrode pad and a first protective layer in which a cavity is formed; a first bump pad arranged in the cavity and connected to the first electrode pad; a second substrate facing the first substrate and having a second bump pad; and a bump structure in contact with the first bump pad and the second bump pad, wherein the first electrode pad has a trapezoidal shape, and the first bump pad has a flat upper surface and an inclined side surface extending along a side surface of the first electrode pad.

A fan-out semiconductor package includes: a first interconnection member having a through-hole; a semiconductor chip disposed in the through-hole and having an active surface and an inactive surface; an encapsulant encapsulating at least portions of the first interconnection member and the inactive surface of the semiconductor chip; and a second interconnection member disposed on the first interconnection member and the active surface of the semiconductor chip, wherein the first interconnection member and the second interconnection member each include a redistribution layer electrically connected to the connection pads, the semiconductor chip includes a passivation layer having openings exposing at least portions of the connection pads, the redistribution layer of the second interconnection member is connected to the connection pad through a via, a metal layer is disposed between the connection pad and the via, and the metal layer covers at least a portion of the connection pad.

Contact bumps between a contact pad and a substrate can include a rough surface that can mate with the material of the substrate of which may be flexible. The rough surface can enhance the bonding strength of the contacts, for example, against shear and tension forces, especially for flexible systems such as smart label and may be formed via roller or other methods.

Contact bumps between a contact pad and a substrate can include a rough surface that can mate with the material of the substrate of which may be flexible. The rough surface can enhance the bonding strength of the contacts, for example, against shear and tension forces, especially for flexible systems such as smart label and may be formed via roller or other methods.

An integrated circuit includes a substrate, a pad electrode disposed on the substrate, and a passivation layer disposed on the pad electrode and including an organic insulating material. The integrated circuit further includes a bump electrode disposed on the passivation layer and connected to the pad electrode through a contact hole. The passivation layer includes an insulating portion having a first thickness and covering an adjacent edge region of the pad electrode and the substrate, and a bump portion having a second thickness, that is greater than the first thickness, and covering a center portion of the pad electrode.

An integrated circuit includes a substrate, a pad electrode disposed on the substrate, and a passivation layer disposed on the pad electrode and including an organic insulating material. The integrated circuit further includes a bump electrode disposed on the passivation layer and connected to the pad electrode through a contact hole. The passivation layer includes an insulating portion having a first thickness and covering an adjacent edge region of the pad electrode and the substrate, and a bump portion having a second thickness, that is greater than the first thickness, and covering a center portion of the pad electrode.

A method for fabricating a semiconductor device with a heterogeneous solder joint includes: providing a semiconductor die; providing a coupled element; and soldering the semiconductor die to the coupled element with a first solder joint. The first solder joint includes: a solder material including a first metal composition; and a coating including a second metal composition, different from the first metal composition, the coating at least partially covering the solder material. The second metal composition has a greater stiffness and/or a higher melting point than the first metal composition.