Abstract: A method of fabricating a semiconductor structure includes the following steps. A semiconductor wafer is provided. A plurality of first surface mount components and a plurality of second surface mount components are bonded onto the semiconductor wafer, wherein a first portion of each of the second surface mount components is overhanging a periphery of the semiconductor wafer. A first barrier structure is formed in between the second surface mount components and the semiconductor wafer. An underfill structure is formed under a second portion of each of the second surface mount components, wherein the first barrier structure blocks the spreading of the underfill structure from the second portion to the first portion.

Abstract: A casing structure of electronic device including a metal base plate, a transparent cathodic electrodeposition paints layer, and a transparent paints coating layer is provided. The metal base plate has brushed texture and high gloss surface. The transparent cathodic electrodeposition paints layer is disposed on the base metal base plate. The transparent paints coating layer is disposed on the transparent cathodic electrodeposition paints layer. A manufacturing method of casing structure of electronic device is also provided.

Abstract: A method includes depositing solder paste over first contact pads of a first package component. Spring connectors of a second package component are aligned to the solder paste. The solder paste is reflowed to electrically and physically couple the spring connectors of the second package component to the first contact pads of the first package component. A device includes a first package component and a second package component electrically and physically coupled to the first package component by way of a plurality of spring coils. Each of the plurality of spring coils extends from the first package component to the second package component.

Abstract: A memory device including a base semiconductor die, conductive terminals, memory dies, an insulating encapsulation and a buffer cap is provided. The conductive terminals are disposed on a first surface of the base semiconductor die. The memory dies are stacked over a second surface of the base semiconductor die, and the second surface of the base semiconductor die is opposite to the first surface of the base semiconductor die. The insulating encapsulation is disposed on the second surface of the base semiconductor die and laterally encapsulates the memory dies. The buffer cap covers the first surface of the base semiconductor die, sidewalls of the base semiconductor die and sidewalls of the insulating encapsulation. A package structure including the above-mentioned memory device is also provided.

Abstract: A memory device including a base semiconductor die, conductive terminals, memory dies, an insulating encapsulation and a buffer cap is provided. The conductive terminals are disposed on a first surface of the base semiconductor die. The memory dies are stacked over a second surface of the base semiconductor die, and the second surface of the base semiconductor die is opposite to the first surface of the base semiconductor die. The insulating encapsulation is disposed on the second surface of the base semiconductor die and laterally encapsulates the memory dies. The buffer cap covers the first surface of the base semiconductor die, sidewalls of the base semiconductor die and sidewalls of the insulating encapsulation. A package structure including the above- mentioned memory device is also provided.

Abstract: A package structure including a semiconductor die, an encapsulant, a redistribution structure, and a through insulating via is provided. The first redistribution structure includes an insulating layer and a circuit layer. The semiconductor die is disposed on the first redistribution structure. The semiconductor die includes a semiconductor base, through semiconductor vias, a dielectric layer, and bonding connectors. Through semiconductor vias penetrate through the semiconductor base. The dielectric layer is disposed on a backside of the semiconductor base. The dielectric layer of the semiconductor die is bonded with the insulating layer of the first redistribution structure. The bonding connectors are embedded in the dielectric layer and connected to the through semiconductor vias. The bonding connectors of the semiconductor die are bonded with bonding pads of the circuit layer. The encapsulant is disposed on the first redistribution structure and encapsulates the semiconductor die.

Abstract: A first protective layer is formed on a first die and a second die, and openings are formed within the first protective layer. The first die and the second die are encapsulated such that the encapsulant is thicker than the first die and the second die, and vias are formed within the openings. A redistribution layer can also be formed to extend over the encapsulant, and the first die may be separated from the second die.

Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a die embedded in a molding material, the die having die connectors on a first side; a first redistribution structure at the first side of the die, the first redistribution structure being electrically coupled to the die through the die connectors; a second redistribution structure at a second side of the die opposing the first side; and a thermally conductive material in the second redistribution structure, the die being interposed between the thermally conductive material and the first redistribution structure, the thermally conductive material extending through the second redistribution structure, and the thermally conductive material being electrically isolated.

Abstract: A semiconductor package and a manufacturing method thereof are described. The semiconductor package includes a package having dies encapsulated by an encapsulant, a redistribution circuit structure, first and second modules and affixing blocks. The redistribution circuit structure is disposed on the package. The first and second modules are disposed on and respectively electrically connected to the redistribution circuit structure by first and second connectors disposed there-between. The first and second modules are adjacent to each other and disposed side by side on the redistribution circuit structure. The affixing blocks are disposed on the redistribution circuit structure and between the first and second modules and the redistribution circuit structure. The affixing blocks include first footing portions located below the first module, second footing portions located below the second module, and exposed portions exposed from the first and second modules.

Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a first redistribution circuit structure, a semiconductor die, and an electrically conductive structure. The semiconductor die is disposed over and electrically coupled to the first redistribution circuit structure. The electrically conductive structure connects a non-active side of the semiconductor die to a conductive feature of the first redistribution circuit structure, where the semiconductor die is thermally couped to the first redistribution circuit structure through the electrically conductive structure, and the electrically conductive structure includes a structure of multi-layer with different materials.

Abstract: An optical film applied for a viewing side of a display is disclosed. The optical film comprises a birefringent substrate with a birefringence difference not greater than 0.10 having a slow axis and a fast axis perpendicular to each other and an diffusing layer disposed on the birefringent substrate, wherein the total haze of the optical film ranges between 30% and 80% and the reflectivity of the optical film satisfies the relationship (RSCI?RSCE)?1.0%, and RSCE/(RSCI?RSCE)?1.6, wherein RSCI is an average reflectivity of diffuse component and specular component of the optical film, and RSCE is an average reflectivity of diffuse component of the optical film.

Abstract: A polarizer applied for a viewing side of a display is disclosed. The polarizer comprises a polarizing layer with an absorption axis, and a protective film disposed on the viewing side surface of the polarizing layer. The protective film includes a birefringent substrate adjacent to the polarizing layer having a birefringence difference not greater than 0.10 and having a slow axis and a fast axis perpendicular to each other, wherein the slow axis is parallel to the absorption axis of the polarizing layer, and an interference elimination layer disposed on a display side surface of the birefringent substrate, wherein the interference elimination layer has a diffusing layer disposed on the birefringent substrate, and a refractive-index-matching layer disposed on the diffusing layer, wherein with the total haze of the protective film is between 30% and 75% and the reflectivity of the protective film satisfies the relationship (RSCI-RSCE)?1.0% and RSCE/(RSCI-RSCE)?1.

Abstract: A clip for securing one or more cables associated with a computing device includes a baseplate, a first wall, and a second wall. The first wall and the second wall extend from the baseplate. The first wall has a first inward projection at a distal end thereof. The second wall has a second inward projection at a distal end thereof. The first wall is generally parallel to the second wall. The first wall and the second wall are spaced apart from each other by an interior space configured to receive the one or more cables. The first inward projection and the second inward projection aid in preventing the one or more cables from moving outside of the interior space.

Abstract: A memory device including a base semiconductor die, conductive terminals, memory dies, an insulating encapsulation and a buffer cap is provided. The conductive terminals are disposed on a first surface of the base semiconductor die. The memory dies are stacked over a second surface of the base semiconductor die, and the second surface of the base semiconductor die is opposite to the first surface of the base semiconductor die. The insulating encapsulation is disposed on the second surface of the base semiconductor die and laterally encapsulates the memory dies. The buffer cap covers the first surface of the base semiconductor die, sidewalls of the base semiconductor die and sidewalls of the insulating encapsulation. A package structure including the above-mentioned memory device is also provided.

Abstract: Semiconductor structures and methods for forming the same are provided. The method includes forming a dummy gate structure over a substrate and forming a sealing layer surrounding the dummy gate structure. The method includes forming a spacer covering the sealing layer and removing the dummy gate structure to form a trench. The method further includes forming an interfacial layer and a gate dielectric layer. The method further includes forming a capping layer over the gate dielectric layer and partially oxidizing the capping layer to form a capping oxide layer. The method further includes forming a work function metal layer over the capping oxide layer and forming a gate electrode layer over the work function metal layer. In addition, a bottom surface of the capping oxide layer is higher than a bottom surface of the spacer.

Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a semiconductor wafer, a first surface mount component, a second surface mount component and a first barrier structure. The first surface mount component is disposed on the semiconductor wafer, and electrically connected to the semiconductor wafer through a plurality of first electrical connectors. The second surface mount component is disposed on the semiconductor wafer, and electrically connected to the semiconductor wafer through a plurality of second electrical connectors, wherein an edge of the second surface mount component is overhanging a periphery of the semiconductor wafer. The first barrier structure is disposed on the semiconductor wafer in between the second electrical connectors and the edge of the second surface mount component, wherein a first surface of the first barrier structure is facing the second electrical connectors, and a second surface of the first barrier structure is facing away from the second electrical connectors.

Abstract: A semiconductor device and method for forming the semiconductor device is provided. The semiconductor device includes an integrated circuit having through vias adjacent to the integrated circuit die, wherein a molding compound is interposed between the integrated circuit die and the through vias. The through vias have a projection extending through a patterned layer, and the through vias may be offset from a surface of the patterned layer. The recess may be formed by selectively removing a seed layer used to form the through vias.

Abstract: A connector assembly that may be used to connect an upper circuit board to a lower circuit board is disclosed. The connector assembly includes a base, and a bracket mechanically fastened to the base. The connector assembly also has a handle rotatably coupled to the base. The connector assembly includes a link bar movably coupling the handle to the base. The connector assembly further includes a guiding feature mechanically coupled between the base and the bracket. The guiding feature is configured to direct relative motion between the base and the bracket. The link bar and the guiding feature are also configured to transfer an external force applied to the handle, the external force being transferred to the upper and lower circuit boards via the base and the bracket.

Abstract: The present invention features interferon-free therapies for the treatment of HCV. Preferably, the treatment is over a shorter duration of treatment, such as no more than 12 weeks. In one aspect, the treatment comprises administering at least two direct acting antiviral agents to a subject with HCV infection, wherein the treatment lasts for 12 weeks and does not include administration of either interferon or ribavirin, and said at least two direct acting antiviral agents comprise (a) Compound 1 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and (b) Compound 2 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Structures and formation methods of a semiconductor device structure are provided. The semiconductor device structure includes a semiconductor substrate and a gate stack over the semiconductor substrate. The gate stack includes a gate dielectric layer and a work function layer. The gate dielectric layer is between the semiconductor substrate and the work function layer. The semiconductor device structure also includes a halogen source layer. The gate dielectric layer is between the semiconductor substrate and the halogen source layer.