A semiconductor device includes: a chip unit, a conductive wire unit, and a cover unit. The chip unit includes a substrate formed with an interconnect structure, and a semiconductor chip disposed on the substrate. The conductive wire unit includes a conductive wire that interconnects the semiconductor chip and the interconnect structure. The cover unit includes a cover member that covers the conductive wire. The cover member includes an insulating layer formed by atomic layer deposition. A method for making the semiconductor device is also disclosed.

A semiconductor device includes: a semiconductor chip; and an Ag fired cap formed so as to cover a source pad electrode formed on the semiconductor chip. The semiconductor chip is disposed on a first substrate electrode, and one end of a Cu wire is bonded onto the Ag fired cap by means of an ultrasonic wave. There is provided a semiconductor device capable of improving a power cycle capability, and a fabrication method of such a semiconductor device.

A semiconductor device includes: a semiconductor chip; and an Ag fired cap formed so as to cover a source pad electrode formed on the semiconductor chip. The semiconductor chip is disposed on a first substrate electrode, and one end of a Cu wire is bonded onto the Ag fired cap by means of an ultrasonic wave. There is provided a semiconductor device capable of improving a power cycle capability, and a fabrication method of such a semiconductor device.

A semiconductor device includes: a semiconductor chip; and an Ag fired cap formed so as to cover a source pad electrode formed on the semiconductor chip. The semiconductor chip is disposed on a first substrate electrode, and one end of a Cu wire is bonded onto the Ag fired cap by means of an ultrasonic wave. There is provided a semiconductor device capable of improving a power cycle capability, and a fabrication method of such a semiconductor device.

A semiconductor device includes: a semiconductor chip; and an Ag fired cap formed so as to cover a source pad electrode formed on the semiconductor chip. The semiconductor chip is disposed on a first substrate electrode, and one end of a Cu wire is bonded onto the Ag fired cap by means of an ultrasonic wave. There is provided a semiconductor device capable of improving a power cycle capability, and a fabrication method of such a semiconductor device.

Provided is a technique for enhancing the accuracy of deterioration diagnosis in a semiconductor device. The semiconductor device relating to the technique disclosed in the present specification is provided with a case, a semiconductor chip inside the case, a metal wire bonded to an upper surface of the semiconductor chip, at least one test piece inside the case, and a pair of terminals provided outside the case and connected to the test piece. The test piece is separated from the metal wire inside the case.

Provided is a technique for enhancing the accuracy of deterioration diagnosis in a semiconductor device. The semiconductor device relating to the technique disclosed in the present specification is provided with a case, a semiconductor chip inside the case, a metal wire bonded to an upper surface of the semiconductor chip, at least one test piece inside the case, and a pair of terminals provided outside the case and connected to the test piece. The test piece is separated from the metal wire inside the case.

According to one embodiment, a semiconductor device includes a semiconductor chip having a first electrode on a first surface, a metal plate, and a first conductive bonding sheet that is disposed between the first surface of the semiconductor chip and the metal plate and bonds the first electrode to the metal plate.

According to one embodiment, a semiconductor device includes a semiconductor chip having a first electrode on a first surface, a metal plate, and a first conductive bonding sheet that is disposed between the first surface of the semiconductor chip and the metal plate and bonds the first electrode to the metal plate.

A semiconductor device includes: a substrate; a semiconductor element arranged on the substrate; a plate-like member electrically connected to the semiconductor element; a first electrode formed on the semiconductor element and joined to the plate-like member with solder; a second electrode formed on the semiconductor element and spaced from the first electrode, and including a metal capable of forming an alloy with the solder; and a metal film formed on the semiconductor element and spaced from the second electrode in a region on the first electrode side as seen from the second electrode, in a two-dimensional view of the semiconductor element as seen from the plate-like member, and including a metal capable of forming an alloy with the solder.