A multi-chip package includes a substrate (110) having a first side (111), an opposing second side (112), and a third side (213) that extends from the first side to the second side, a first die (120) attached to the first side of the substrate and a second die (130) attached to the first side of the substrate, and a bridge (140) adjacent to the third side of the substrate and attached to the first die and to the second die. No portion of the substrate is underneath the bridge. The bridge creates a connection between the first die and the second die. Alternatively, the bridge may be disposed in a cavity (615, 915) in the substrate or between the substrate and a die layer (750). The bridge may constitute an active die and may be attached to the substrate using wirebonds (241, 841, 1141, 1541).

Power amplifier electronics for controlling application of radio frequency (RF) energy generated using solid state electronic components may further be configured to control application of RF energy in cycles between high and low powers. The power amplifier electronics may include a semiconductor die on which one or more RF power transistors are fabricated, an output matching network configured to provide impedance matching between the semiconductor die and external components operably coupled to an output tab, and bonding ribbon bonded at terminal ends thereof to operably couple the one or more RF power transistors of the semiconductor die to the output matching network. The bonding ribbon may have a width of greater than about five times a thickness of the bonding ribbon.

Power amplifier electronics for controlling application of radio frequency (RF) energy generated using solid state electronic components may further be configured to control application of RF energy in cycles between high and low powers. The power amplifier electronics may include a semiconductor die on which one or more RF power transistors are fabricated, an output matching network configured to provide impedance matching between the semiconductor die and external components operably coupled to an output tab, and bonding ribbon bonded at terminal ends thereof to operably couple the one or more RF power transistors of the semiconductor die to the output matching network. The bonding ribbon may have a width of greater than about five times a thickness of the bonding ribbon.

In a copper alloy bonding wire for semiconductor devices, the bonding longevity of a ball bonded part under high-temperature and high-humidity environments is improved. The copper alloy bonding wire for semiconductor devices includes in total 0.03% by mass or more to 3% by mass or less of at least one or more kinds of elements selected from Ni, Zn, Ga, Ge, Rh, In, Ir, and Pt (first element), with the balance Cu and inevitable impurities. The inclusion of a predetermined amount of the first element suppresses production of an intermetallic compound susceptible to corrosion under high-temperature and high-humidity environments at the wire bonding interface and improves the bonding longevity of a ball bonded part.

In a copper alloy bonding wire for semiconductor devices, the bonding longevity of a ball bonded part under high-temperature and high-humidity environments is improved. The copper alloy bonding wire for semiconductor devices includes in total 0.03% by mass or more to 3% by mass or less of at least one or more kinds of elements selected from Ni, Zn, Ga, Ge, Rh, In, Ir, and Pt (first element), with the balance Cu and inevitable impurities. The inclusion of a predetermined amount of the first element suppresses production of an intermetallic compound susceptible to corrosion under high-temperature and high-humidity environments at the wire bonding interface and improves the bonding longevity of a ball bonded part.

A semiconductor package assembly includes a carrier with a die attach surface and a contact pad separated from the die attach surface, a semiconductor die mounted on the die attach surface, the semiconductor die having a front side metallization that faces away from the die attach surface, an interconnect ribbon attached to the semiconductor die and the contact pad such that the interconnect ribbon electrically connects the front side metallization to the contact pad, and an electrically insulating encapsulant body that encapsulates the semiconductor die and at least part of the interconnect ribbon. The interconnect ribbon includes a layer stack of a first metal layer and a second layer formed on top of the first metal layer. The first metal layer includes a different metal as the second metal layer. The first metal layer faces the front side metallization.

A semiconductor package assembly includes a carrier with a die attach surface and a contact pad separated from the die attach surface, a semiconductor die mounted on the die attach surface, the semiconductor die having a front side metallization that faces away from the die attach surface, an interconnect ribbon attached to the semiconductor die and the contact pad such that the interconnect ribbon electrically connects the front side metallization to the contact pad, and an electrically insulating encapsulant body that encapsulates the semiconductor die and at least part of the interconnect ribbon. The interconnect ribbon includes a layer stack of a first metal layer and a second layer formed on top of the first metal layer. The first metal layer includes a different metal as the second metal layer. The first metal layer faces the front side metallization.

A technique capable of shortening process time for plasma cleaning is provided. A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device includes a step of preparing a substrate including a plurality of device regions each including a semiconductor chip electrically connected to a plurality of terminals formed on a main surface by a wire, a step of delivering the substrate while emitting plasma generated in atmospheric pressure to the main surface of the substrate, a step of delivering the substrate while capturing an image of a region of the main surface of the substrate and a step of forming a sealing body by sealing the semiconductor chip and the wire with a resin.

A technique capable of shortening process time for plasma cleaning is provided. A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device includes a step of preparing a substrate including a plurality of device regions each including a semiconductor chip electrically connected to a plurality of terminals formed on a main surface by a wire, a step of delivering the substrate while emitting plasma generated in atmospheric pressure to the main surface of the substrate, a step of delivering the substrate while capturing an image of a region of the main surface of the substrate and a step of forming a sealing body by sealing the semiconductor chip and the wire with a resin.

A semiconductor storage device according to an embodiment includes a substrate, a first semiconductor chip, and a second semiconductor chip. The first semiconductor chip includes a first surface contacting with the substrate, a second surface on an opposite side to the first surface, and a first pad provided on the second surface. The second semiconductor chip includes a third surface contacting with the second surface, a fourth surface on an opposite side to the third surface, and a cutout portion. The cutout portion is provided at a corner portion where the third surface crosses a lateral surface between the third surface and the fourth surface. The cutout portion overlaps with at least a part of the first pad as viewed from above the fourth surface.