A semiconductor structure may be provided by forming a first molding compound around a first semiconductor die such that a top surface of the first molding compound is coplanar with a top dielectric surface of the first semiconductor die; forming a combination of at least one bonding-level dielectric layer, first bonding pads, and dummy pads over the first semiconductor die and the first molding compound, wherein each of the bonding pads is formed directly on a respective conductive structure within the first semiconductor die; and attaching a second semiconductor die including second bonding pads therein to the first semiconductor die by performing a bonding process that bonds the second bonding pads to the first bonding pads by metal-to-metal bonding such that a first subset of the dummy pads has an areal overlap in a plan view with the second semiconductor die.

A microelectronic interconnect structure having a pre-formed hybrid bonding layer is disclosed. The hybrid bonding layer is formed over a temporary carrier comprising a substantially flat upper surface. A routing structure comprising a device or metallization layers is then provided over the hybrid bonding layer. After the hybrid bonding layer coupled with the routing structure is properly reinforced, the temporary carrier is removed to reveal a bonding surface of the hybrid bonding layer. The interconnect structure can comprise an organic dielectric material interspersing the hybrid bonding layer and forming part of the routing structure, and as such exhibit bending flexibility.

A reconstituted wafer includes a rigid mass with a flat surface and a base surface disposed parallel planar to the flat surface. A plurality of dice are embedded in the rigid mass. The plurality dice include terminals that are exposed through coplanar with the flat surface. A process of forming the reconstituted wafer includes removing some of the rigid mass to expose the terminals, while retaining the plurality of dice in the rigid mass. A process of forming an apparatus includes separating one apparatus from the reconstituted wafer.

A package structure is provided. The package structure includes a dielectric structure and an antenna structure disposed in the dielectric structure. The package structure also includes a semiconductor device disposed on the dielectric structure and a protective layer surrounding the semiconductor device. The package structure further includes a conductive feature electrically connecting the semiconductor device and the antenna structure. A portion of the antenna structure is between the conductive feature and the dielectric structure.

A method of forming a lead frame can include: providing a frame base; providing a substrate to support the frame base; and selectively etching the frame base to form first and second type pins. The first type pins are distributed in the central area of the lead frame, and the second type of the pins are distributed in the edge area of the lead frame. The first type pins are separated from the second type of the pins, and the first and second type pins are not connected by connecting bars. A pattern of a first surface of the first and second type pins is different from that of a second surface of the first and second type pins. The metal of the first surface is different from the metal of the second surface, and the second surface is opposite to the first surface.

A semiconductor package includes a redistribution structure, at least one semiconductor device, a heat dissipation component, and an encapsulating material. The at least one semiconductor device is disposed on and electrically connected to the redistribution structure. The heat dissipation component is disposed on the redistribution structure and includes a concave portion for receiving the at least one semiconductor device and an extending portion connected to the concave portion and contacting the redistribution structure, wherein the concave portion contacts the at least one semiconductor device. The encapsulating material is disposed over the redistribution structure, wherein the encapsulating material fills the concave portion and encapsulates the at least one semiconductor device.

A package structure is provided. The package structure includes an encapsulant and an interposer. The encapsulant has a top surface and a bottom surface opposite to the top surface. The interposer is encapsulated by the encapsulant. The interposer includes a main body, an interconnector, and a stop layer. The main body has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The interconnector is disposed on the first surface and exposed from the top surface of the encapsulant. The stop layer is on the second surface, wherein a bottom surface of the stop layer is lower than the second surface.

A package structure including a first redistribution layer, a semiconductor die, through insulator vias, an insulating encapsulant and a second redistribution layer. The first redistribution layer includes a dielectric layer, a conductive layer, and connecting portions electrically connected to the conductive layer. The dielectric layer has first and second surfaces, the connecting portions has a first side, a second side, and sidewalls joining the first side to the second side. The first side of the connecting portions is exposed from and coplanar with the first surface of the dielectric layer. The semiconductor die is disposed on the second surface of the dielectric layer. The through insulator vias are connected to the conductive layer. The insulating encapsulant is disposed on the dielectric layer and encapsulating the semiconductor die and the through insulator vias. The second redistribution layer is disposed on the semiconductor die and over the insulating encapsulant.

A method including the following steps is provided. A seed layer is formed. Conductive material is formed on the seed layer by performing an electrolytic plating process with an electrolytic composition comprising: a source of copper ions; an accelerator agent; and a suppressor agent, by structure represented (1) or (2): ##STR00001##
wherein x is between 2 and 50, y is between 5 and 75, and R1 is an alkyl group of 1 to 3 carbon atoms. A portion of the seed layer exposed by the conductive material is removed.

A method of forming a semiconductor structure includes forming a photoresist over a first conductive pattern. The method further includes patterning the photoresist to define a plurality of first openings. The method further includes depositing a conductive material in each of the plurality of first openings. The method further includes disposing a molding material over the first conductive pattern, wherein the molding material surrounds a die. The method further includes removing a portion of the molding material to form a second opening. The method further includes disposing a dielectric material into the opening to form a dielectric member. The method further includes forming a redistribution structure over the molding material and the dielectric member, wherein the redistribution structure includes an antenna structure over the dielectric member and electrically connected to the die.