A resonance device that includes a MEMS substrate including a resonator, an upper lid that seals a vibration space of the resonator, and a ground portion positioned between the MEMS substrate and the upper lid, the ground portion being extended to an inside of the upper lid and electrically connected to the upper lid.

A resonance device that includes a MEMS substrate that includes a resonator, a top cover having a silicon oxide film on a surface thereof that faces the MEMS substrate, and a bonding part that bonds the MEMS substrate and the top cover to each other so as to seal a vibration space of the resonator. The silicon oxide film includes a through hole that is formed along at least part of the periphery of the vibration space when the top cover is viewed in a plan view and that penetrates to a surface of the top cover. The through hole includes a first metal layer.

The present disclosure provides a packaging method, including: providing a first semiconductor substrate; forming a bonding region on the first semiconductor substrate, wherein the bonding region of the first semiconductor substrate includes a first bonding metal layer and a second bonding metal layer; providing a second semiconductor substrate having a bonding region, wherein the bonding region of the second semiconductor substrate includes a third bonding layer; and bonding the first semiconductor substrate to the second semiconductor substrate by bringing the bonding region of the first semiconductor substrate in contact with the bonding region of the second semiconductor substrate; wherein the first and third bonding metal layers include copper (Cu), and the second bonding metal layer includes Tin (Sn). An associated packaging structure is also disclosed.

A semiconductor package may include a substrate; a microelectromechanical device disposed on the substrate; an interconnection structure connecting the substrate to the microelectromechanical device; and a metallic sealing structure surrounding the interconnection structure.

A method of manufacturing a dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) structure includes forming a patterned electrode layer around an outer perimeter of a substrate composed of a dielectric material. The patterned electrode layer includes multiple electrodes around the outer perimeter of the substrate and gaps between adjacent electrodes. The method further includes depositing a dielectric layer over at least a first region of the patterned electrode layer to form a DBD region of the DBD structure.

A microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) die includes a first diaphragm and a second diaphragm, wherein the first diaphragm and the second diaphragm bound a sealed chamber. A stationary electrode is disposed within the sealed chamber between the first diaphragm and the second diaphragm. A tunnel passes through the first diaphragm and the second diaphragm without passing through the stationary electrode, wherein the tunnel is sealed off from the chamber. The MEMS die further includes a substrate having an opening formed therethrough, wherein the tunnel provides fluid communication from the opening, through the second diaphragm, and through the first diaphragm.

The present disclosure provides a packaging method, including: providing a first semiconductor substrate; forming a bonding region on the first semiconductor substrate, wherein the bonding region of the first semiconductor substrate includes a first bonding metal layer and a second bonding metal layer; providing a second semiconductor substrate having a bonding region, wherein the bonding region of the second semiconductor substrate includes a third bonding layer; and bonding the first semiconductor substrate to the second semiconductor substrate by bringing the bonding region of the first semiconductor substrate in contact with the bonding region of the second semiconductor substrate; wherein the first and third bonding metal layers include copper (Cu), and the second bonding metal layer includes Tin (Sn). An associated packaging structure is also disclosed.

Certain embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a sensor assembly including a substrate having an outer region, an inner region, and a middle region between the outer region and the inner region. The substrate further includes electrical contact pads on at least the inner region. The sensor assembly further includes a housing coupled to the substrate at the middle region or the outer region to provide a hermetic seal. The sensor assembly further includes a sensor die bonded to the substrate at the inner region. A metal bond bonds electrodes of the sensor die to the electrical contact pads. The metal bond includes platinum, and/or one or more metals selected from tin, indium, copper, aluminum, and/or nickel.

Certain embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a sensor assembly including a housing having a first channel configured to flow a gas in a first direction and a second channel configured to flow the gas in a second direction. The housing is configured to couple to a gas flow assembly. A substrate is disposed within the housing. The substrate has an outer region, an inner region within the first channel, and a middle region between the outer region and the inner region. The substrate further includes electrical contact pads on at least the inner region. A sensor die is coupled to the inner region of the substrate, having an electrical connection to the electrical contact pads. The sensor die is disposed within a gas flow path of the first channel.

Certain embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a sensor assembly including a substrate, a housing, and a sensor die. In certain embodiments, the substrate includes an outer region, an inner region, and a middle region between the outer region and the inner region. In certain embodiments, the substrate includes electrical contact pads on at least the inner region. In certain embodiments, the housing is coupled to the substrate at the middle region or the outer region to provide a hermetic seal. In certain embodiments, the sensor die is coupled to the substrate at the inner region via the electrical contact pads. The sensor die is aligned to the substrate via aligning features that align the sensor die relative to the substrate in at least one of a first plane or a second plane.