Systems and methods for measuring and predicting the strength of semiconductor devices and packaging are disclosed. In some embodiments, a semiconductor device assembly comprises a package substrate, a semiconductor die electrically coupled to the package substrate, and a molding covering at least a portion of the semiconductor die, where the molding includes a through-mold via (TMV) extending from an upper surface into the mold material to a depth. The semiconductor device assembly can include a strain gauge disposed in the molding at the depth of the TMV and be electrically coupled to the TMV. For example, the TMV can extend to the surface of the semiconductor die, to the package substrate, or other critical areas of the semiconductor device assembly, enabling strain to be measured at these depths. The semiconductor device assembly can be used in testing to predict the strength of the die and packaging in real-world scenarios, such as being dropped, bent, or crushed.

The present invention provides an electronic or electrical device or component thereof comprising a cross-linked polymeric coating on a surface of the electronic or electrical device or component thereof; wherein the cross-linked polymeric coating is obtainable by exposing the electronic or electrical device or component thereof to a plasma comprising a monomer compound and a crosslinking reagent for a period of time sufficient to allow formation of the cross-linked polymeric coating on a surface thereof, wherein the monomer compound has the following formula: ##STR00001##
where R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.4 are each independently selected from hydrogen, optionally substituted branched or straight chain C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkyl or halo alkyl or aryl optionally substituted by halo, and R.sub.3 is selected from: ##STR00002##
where each X is independently selected from hydrogen, a halogen, optionally substituted branched or straight chain C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkyl, halo alkyl or aryl optionally substituted by halo; and n.sub.1 is an integer from 1 to 27; and wherein the crosslinking reagent comprises two or more unsaturated bonds attached by means of one or more linker moieties and has a boiling point at standard pressure of less than 500 C.

A package structure is provided. The package structure includes a redistribution structure, and the redistribution structure has multiple insulating layers and multiple conductive features. The package structure also includes a semiconductor die and a device element over opposite surfaces of the redistribution structure. The package structure further includes a first protective layer at least partially surrounding the semiconductor die. In addition, the package structure includes a second protective layer at least partially surrounding the device element. The second protective layer is thicker than the first protective layer, and the second protective layer and the first protective layer have different coefficients of thermal expansion.

A package structure is provided. The package structure includes a substrate including a cavity and a plurality of thermal vias connecting a bottom surface of the cavity to a bottom surface of the substrate. The package structure also includes an electronic device disposed in the cavity and thermally coupled to the plurality of thermal vias. The package structure further includes a plurality of conductive connectors formed over the electronic device and vertically overlapping the plurality of thermal vias. The package structure also includes an encapsulating material extending from top surfaces of the plurality of conductive connectors to the bottom surface of the cavity. The package structure further includes an insulating layer formed over the encapsulating material and including a redistribution layer structure electrically connected to the electronic device through the plurality of conductive connectors.

An object is to provide a technique capable of reducing stress in the entire semiconductor device. The semiconductor device includes a plurality of sub-modules including a first sealing member, an insulating substrate provided with a first circuit pattern electrically connected to at least one of the conductive plates of the plurality of sub-modules, connection members electrically connected to at least one of the conductive pieces of the plurality of sub-modules, and a second sealing member having lower hardness than the first sealing member, which seals the plurality of sub-modules, the insulating substrate, and the connection members.

A semiconductor package includes a wiring structure. A buffer die is disposed on the wiring structure. A logic die is disposed alongside the buffer die on the wiring structure. A first encapsulating material covers at least a portion of each of the buffer die and the logic die. A memory stack is disposed on the buffer die and is electrically connected to the buffer die. A bridge die is disposed so as to extend over at least a portion of each of the buffer die and the logic die, and is electrically connected to each of the buffer die and the logic die. A second encapsulating material covers at least a portion of each of the memory stack and the bridge die. The buffer die and the logic die are disposed at a level that is between those of the wiring structure and the bridge die.

Methods, systems, and devices for a stacked semiconductor system are described. The stacked semiconductor system may include a semiconductor die on a redistribution layer (RDL) and a polymer material at least partially surrounding the semiconductor die. A silicon nitride material may be above the semiconductor die and on the polymer material. A logic die may be hybrid bonded with a bonding material on the silicon nitride material. And a conductive post may extend at least partially through the silicon nitride material and the polymer material and may couple the logic die with the RDL.

Methods, systems, and devices for identification marking cavity filling for semiconductor packages are described. A semiconductor device may be formed to be relatively less susceptible to surface failures, including failure initiated by stress risers associated with identification markings. For example, a mold compound material may be formed over one or more semiconductor dies of the semiconductor device. One or more identification markings may be formed in the mold compound material based on forming one or more cavities into a surface of the material. A second material may be formed in the one or more cavities and may fill each of the cavities. The second material may be a crack-resistant material. The second material may be formed through one or more apertures of a stencil, or the second material may be formed by applying the second material over an entirety of the surface of the semiconductor device.

A molded package includes: a semiconductor die; a substrate attached to a bottom side of the semiconductor die; an electrically conductive clip attached to a top side of the semiconductor die; and a mold compound encapsulating the semiconductor die. A top side of the electrically conductive clip faces away from the semiconductor die and has an exposed flat surface that overlays the semiconductor die and is not covered by the mold compound. A bottom side of the electrically conductive clip faces the semiconductor die and has a convex curved surface that is attached to the top side of the semiconductor die. Along a vertical cross-section of the electrically conductive clip from the exposed flat surface to the convex curved surface, the electrically conductive clip has a plano-convex shape delimited by the exposed flat surface and the convex curved surface. A method of producing the molded package is also described.

A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor die having a die surface, in which the die surface includes a bond pad. A ball bond has a distal surface and flattened-disk shape extending from the distal surface and terminating in a proximal surface spaced apart from the distal surface. The distal surface is coupled to the bond pad and a channel extends a depth into the proximal surface surrounding a central portion of the proximal surface. A bond wire extending from the central portion of the proximal surface, in which the channel is spaced apart from and surrounds the bond wire.