A technique capable of shortening process time for plasma cleaning is provided. A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device includes a step of preparing a substrate including a plurality of device regions each including a semiconductor chip electrically connected to a plurality of terminals formed on a main surface by a wire, a step of delivering the substrate while emitting plasma generated in atmospheric pressure to the main surface of the substrate, a step of delivering the substrate while capturing an image of a region of the main surface of the substrate and a step of forming a sealing body by sealing the semiconductor chip and the wire with a resin.

Various embodiments provide a semiconductor device, including a final metal layer having a top side and at least one sidewall; and a passivation layer disposed over at least part of at least one of the top side and the at least one sidewall of the final metal layer; wherein the passivation layer has a substantially uniform thickness.

A technique capable of shortening process time for plasma cleaning is provided. A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device includes a step of preparing a substrate including a plurality of device regions each including a semiconductor chip electrically connected to a plurality of terminals formed on a main surface by a wire, a step of delivering the substrate while emitting plasma generated in atmospheric pressure to the main surface of the substrate, a step of delivering the substrate while capturing an image of a region of the main surface of the substrate and a step of forming a sealing body by sealing the semiconductor chip and the wire with a resin.

Various embodiments provide a semiconductor device, including a final metal layer having a top side and at least one sidewall; and a passivation layer disposed over at least part of at least one of the top side and the at least one sidewall of the final metal layer; wherein the passivation layer has a substantially uniform thickness.

An electronic component is provided that includes a package, at least one electronic chip housed within an enclosure inside the package, and at least one first bonding pad, at least one second bonding pad, and at least one bond connected to at least one bonding pad and at least one second bonding pad for establishing an electric connection between the electronic chip and surrounding circuitry. A cleaning pad is provided in the package. The cleaning pad is spaced from first bonding pad and second bonding pad, designed to be electrically disconnected from other structures or components, and designed to enable cleaning of a bonding tool.