In embodiments, a semiconductor package may include a first die and a second die. The package may additionally include a serializer/deserializer (SerDes) die coupled with the first and the second dies. The SerDes die may be configured to serialize signals transmitted from the first die to the second die, and deserialize signals received from the second die. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.

In embodiments, a semiconductor package may include a first die and a second die. The package may additionally include a serializer/deserializer (SerDes) die coupled with the first and the second dies. The SerDes die may be configured to serialize signals transmitted from the first die to the second die, and deserialize signals received from the second die. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.

A semiconductor structure includes a first passivation layer disposed over a metal line, a copper-containing RDL disposed over the first passivation layer, where the copper-containing RDL is electrically coupled to the metal line and where a portion of the copper-containing RDL in contact with a top surface of the first passivation layer forms an acute angle, and a second passivation layer disposed over the copper-containing RDL, where an interface between the second passivation layer and a top surface of the copper-containing RDL is curved. The semiconductor structure may further include a polymeric layer disposed over the second passivation layer, where a portion of the polymeric layer extends to contact the copper-containing RDL, a bump electrically coupled to the copper-containing RDL, and a solder layer disposed over the bump.

A semiconductor structure includes a first passivation layer disposed over a metal line, a copper-containing RDL disposed over the first passivation layer, where the copper-containing RDL is electrically coupled to the metal line and where a portion of the copper-containing RDL in contact with a top surface of the first passivation layer forms an acute angle, and a second passivation layer disposed over the copper-containing RDL, where an interface between the second passivation layer and a top surface of the copper-containing RDL is curved. The semiconductor structure may further include a polymeric layer disposed over the second passivation layer, where a portion of the polymeric layer extends to contact the copper-containing RDL, a bump electrically coupled to the copper-containing RDL, and a solder layer disposed over the bump.

A bonding element and a method for manufacturing the same thereof are provide, wherein the method comprises the following steps: providing a carrier substrate; forming a first metal layer on the carrier substrate; forming a first insulating layer on the first metal layer, wherein the first insulating layer includes a first through hole; forming a first passivation layer and a first conductive layer in the first through hole, wherein the first passivation layer and the first conductive layer in the first through hole form a first connecting bump; forming a first substrate on the first connection bump and the first insulating layer; removing the carrier substrate and the first metal layer to form a first sub-bonding element; and connecting the first sub-bonding element and a second sub-bonding element with a surface of the first passivation of the first connection bump to form the bonding element.

During electro-oxidative metal removal on a semiconductor substrate, the substrate having a metal layer is anodically biased and the metal is electrochemically dissolved into an electrolyte. Metal particles (e.g., copper particles when the dissolved metal is copper) can inadvertently form on the surface of the substrate during electrochemical metal removal and cause defects during subsequent semiconductor processing. Contamination with such particles can be mitigated by preventing particle formation and/or by dissolution of particles. In one implementation, mitigation involves using an electrolyte that includes an oxidizer, such as hydrogen peroxide, during the electrochemical metal removal. An electrochemical metal removal apparatus in one embodiment has a conduit for introducing an oxidizer to the electrolyte and a sensor for monitoring the concentration of the oxidizer in the electrolyte.

During electro-oxidative metal removal on a semiconductor substrate, the substrate having a metal layer is anodically biased and the metal is electrochemically dissolved into an electrolyte. Metal particles (e.g., copper particles when the dissolved metal is copper) can inadvertently form on the surface of the substrate during electrochemical metal removal and cause defects during subsequent semiconductor processing. Contamination with such particles can be mitigated by preventing particle formation and/or by dissolution of particles. In one implementation, mitigation involves using an electrolyte that includes an oxidizer, such as hydrogen peroxide, during the electrochemical metal removal. An electrochemical metal removal apparatus in one embodiment has a conduit for introducing an oxidizer to the electrolyte and a sensor for monitoring the concentration of the oxidizer in the electrolyte.

A semiconductor package includes: a first redistribution layer including a first wiring; a die located on the first redistribution layer; and a shielding structure surrounding the die from an upper surface and side surfaces of the die, wherein the shielding structure includes: a shielding wall that is spaced apart from the side surfaces of the die and surrounds the side surfaces of the die; and a shielding cover that is spaced apart from the upper surface of the die and surrounds the upper surface of the die.

Processing methods may be performed to form a fan-out interconnect structure. The methods may include forming a semiconductor active device structure overlying a first substrate. The semiconductor active device structure may include first conductive contacts. The methods may include forming an interconnect structure overlying a second substrate. The interconnect structure may include second conductive contacts. The methods may also include joining the first substrate with the second substrate. The joining may include coupling the first conductive contacts with the second conductive contacts. The interconnect structure may extend beyond the lateral dimensions of the semiconductor active device structure.

Processing methods may be performed to form a fan-out interconnect structure. The methods may include forming a semiconductor active device structure overlying a first substrate. The semiconductor active device structure may include first conductive contacts. The methods may include forming an interconnect structure overlying a second substrate. The interconnect structure may include second conductive contacts. The methods may also include joining the first substrate with the second substrate. The joining may include coupling the first conductive contacts with the second conductive contacts. The interconnect structure may extend beyond the lateral dimensions of the semiconductor active device structure.