Abstract: A semiconductor device structure includes an isolation structure disposed in a semiconductor substrate. The semiconductor device structure also includes a gate electrode and a resistor electrode disposed in the semiconductor substrate. The isolation structure is disposed between the gate electrode and the resistor electrode, and the isolation structure is closer to the resistor electrode than the gate electrode. The semiconductor device structure further includes a source/drain (S/D) region disposed in the semiconductor substrate and between the gate electrode and the isolation structure. The S/D region is electrically connected to the resistor electrode.

Abstract: A light emitting module includes: a plurality of light emitting elements each having a primary light emitting surface and a lateral surface; a plurality of wavelength conversion members arranged respectively on the primary light emitting surfaces of the plurality of light emitting elements; and a lightguide plate having a first primary surface and a second primary surface and arranged continuously on the plurality of wavelength conversion members so that the second primary surface faces the plurality of wavelength conversion members, wherein the lightguide plate includes a plurality of recessed portions located on the second primary surface, and a lateral surface of at least one of the plurality of wavelength conversion members is partially in contact with an inner lateral surface of at least one of the plurality of recessed portions.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a micro light emitting diode transfer device and a micro light emitting diode transfer method. The micro light emitting diode transfer device includes a holding member, a light source, and a liquid crystals light valve. The liquid crystals light valve is disposed on a transmission path of planar light and includes a plurality of sub light valves. The micro light emitting diodes of irradiated part can be separated from the transfer substrate and adhere to a target substrate, and thereby the micro light emitting diodes can be selectively transferred.

Abstract: A device and method for providing enhanced bridge structures is disclosed. A set of conducting and insulating layers are deposited and lithographically processed. The conducting layers have uFLS routing. A bridge with uFLS contacts and die disposed on the underlying structure such that the die are connected with the uFLS contacts and uFLS routing. For core-based structures, the layers are formed after the bridge is placed on the underlying structure and the die connected to the bridge through intervening conductive layers. For coreless structures, the layers are formed over the bridge and carrier, which is removed prior to bonding the die to the bridge, and the die bonded directly to the bridge.

Abstract: A semiconductor structure and a method of forming the same are provided. A method of manufacturing the semiconductor structure includes: providing a substrate; depositing a first dielectric layer over the substrate; attaching a waveguide to the first dielectric layer; depositing a second dielectric layer to laterally surround the waveguide; and forming a first conductive member and a second conductive member over the second dielectric layer and the waveguide, wherein the first conductive member and the second conductive member are in contact with the waveguide. The waveguide is configured to transmit an electromagnetic signal between the first conductive member and the second conductive member.

Abstract: A method includes depositing a first work-function layer and a second work-function layer in a first device region and a second device region, respectively, and depositing a first fluorine-blocking layer and a second fluorine-blocking layer in the first device region and the second device region, respectively. The first fluorine-blocking layer is over the first work-function layer, and the second fluorine-blocking layer is over the second work-function layer. The method further includes removing the second fluorine-blocking layer, and forming a first metal-filling layer over the first fluorine-blocking layer, and a second metal-filling layer over the second work-function layer.

Abstract: A high-voltage semiconductor device structure is provided. The high-voltage semiconductor device structure includes a semiconductor substrate, a source ring in the semiconductor substrate, and a drain region in the semiconductor substrate. The high-voltage semiconductor device structure also includes a doped ring surrounding sides and a bottom of the source ring and a well region surrounding sides and bottoms of the drain region and the doped ring. The well region has a conductivity type opposite to that of the doped ring. The high-voltage semiconductor device structure further includes a conductor electrically connected to the drain region and extending over and across a periphery of the well region. In addition, the high-voltage semiconductor device structure includes a shielding element ring between the conductor and the semiconductor substrate. The shielding element ring extends over and across the periphery of the well region.

Abstract: Methods of forming connectors and packaged semiconductor devices are disclosed. In some embodiments, a connector is formed by forming a first photoresist layer over an interconnect structure, and patterning the first photoresist layer. The patterned first photoresist layer is used to form a first opening in an interconnect structure. The patterned first photoresist is removed, and a second photoresist layer is formed over the interconnect structure and in the first opening. The second photoresist layer is patterned to form a second opening over the interconnect structure in the first opening. The second opening is narrower than the first opening. At least one metal layer is plated through the patterned second photoresist layer to form the connector.

Abstract: A semiconductor device, including: a first semiconductor element formed at a first surface on a substrate, and has a first electrode portion formed thereon a first metal silicide film; a second semiconductor element formed at a second surface at a higher position than the first surface, and has a second electrode portion formed thereon a second metal silicide film and a hydrogen supply film configured to cover a part of an upper portion of the second metal silicide film; an interlayer insulating film formed on the first semiconductor element and the second semiconductor element; a first contact hole formed through the interlayer insulating film until the first metal silicide film; a second contact hole formed through the interlayer insulating film and the hydrogen supply film until the second metal silicide film; and a metal wiring embedded in each of the first contact hole and the second contact hole.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate having a first region and a second region, insulators, gate stacks, and first and second S/Ds. The first and second regions respectively includes at least one first semiconductor fin and at least one second semiconductor fin. A width of a middle portion of the first semiconductor fin is equal to widths of end portions of the first semiconductor fin. A width of a middle portion of the second semiconductor fin is smaller than widths of end portions of the second semiconductor fin. The insulators are disposed on the semiconductor substrate. The first and second semiconductor fins are sandwiched by the insulators. The gate stacks are over a portion of the first semiconductor fin and a portion of the second semiconductor fin. The first and second S/Ds respectively covers another portion of the first semiconductor fin and another portion of the second semiconductor fin.

Abstract: A dielectric film is disposed on a semiconductor substrate, and a conductor including a bent section is arranged between the semiconductor substrate and the dielectric film. A pad is disposed on the dielectric film. The pad is covered with a protective film. The protective film has an opening through which an upper surface of the pad is exposed. The bent section in the conductor and the pad overlap each other as seen in plan view, and an inside corner and an outside corner in the bent section are chamfered.

Abstract: An integrated circuit structure includes a bulk semiconductor region, a first semiconductor strip over and connected to the bulk semiconductor region, and a dielectric layer including silicon oxide therein. Carbon atoms are doped in the silicon oxide. The dielectric layer includes a horizontal portion over and contacting a top surface of the bulk semiconductor region, and a vertical portion connected to an end of the horizontal portion. The vertical portion contacts a sidewall of a lower portion of the first semiconductor strip. A top portion of the first semiconductor strip protrudes higher than a top surface of the vertical portion to form a semiconductor fin. The horizontal portion and the vertical portion have a same thickness. A gate stack extends on a sidewall and a top surface of the semiconductor fin.

Abstract: An electronic assembly (100) includes a mechanical carrier (102), a plurality of integrated circuits (104A, 104B) disposed on the mechanical carrier, a fan out package (108) disposed on the plurality of integrated circuits, a plurality of singulated substrates (112A, 112B) disposed on the fan out package, a plurality of electronic components (114A, 114B) disposed on the plurality of singulated substrates, and at least one stiffness ring (116A, 116B, 116C) disposed on the plurality of singulated substrates.

Abstract: A semiconductor device has a substrate with a first opening and second opening formed in the substrate. A first semiconductor component is disposed on the substrate. The substrate is disposed on a carrier. A second semiconductor component is disposed on the carrier in the first opening of the substrate. A third semiconductor component is disposed in the second opening. The third semiconductor component is a semiconductor package in some embodiments. A first shielding layer may be formed over the semiconductor package. An encapsulant is deposited over the substrate, first semiconductor component, and second semiconductor component. A shielding layer may be formed over the encapsulant.

Abstract: According to various examples, a device is described. The device may include an interposer. The device may also include a plurality of first through-silicon-vias disposed in the interposer, wherein the plurality of first through-silicon-vias have a first diameter. The device may also include a plurality of second through-silicon-vias disposed in the interposer, wherein the plurality of second through-silicon-vias have a second diameter larger than the first via diameter. The device may also include a first recess in the interposer positioned at bottom ends of the plurality of second through-silicon-vias.

Abstract: A package includes a first die, a second die, an encapsulant, and a redistribution structure. The first die has a first capacitor embedded therein. The second die has a second capacitor embedded therein. The second die is stacked on the first die. The first capacitor is electrically connected to the second capacitor. The encapsulant laterally encapsulates the second die. The redistribution structure is disposed on the second die and the encapsulant.

Abstract: A semiconductor device, and method of fabricating the device. The device including a plurality of vertical transistors, each vertical transistor having a raised semiconductor island having a first cross-sectional profile, a source-drain region disposed above the raised semiconductor island, the source-drain region having a second cross-sectional profile, and a semiconductor channel disposed above the source-drain region, the semiconductor channel having a third cross-sectional profile. The second cross-sectional profile is asymmetric.

Abstract: A semiconductor memory device includes an electrode structure including a plurality of electrode layers and a plurality of interlayer dielectric layers which are alternately stacked on a substrate defined with a plurality of cell areas and a plurality of coupling areas in a first direction; a hard mask pattern disposed on the electrode structure, and having a plurality of opening holes in the coupling areas; and a plurality of contact holes defined in the electrode structure under the plurality of opening holes, and exposing pad areas of the electrode layers, respectively. The plurality of opening holes are disposed by being distributed in a plurality of rows arranged in a second direction intersecting with the first direction.

Abstract: The present disclosure concerns an integrated circuit comprising a substrate, the substrate comprising a first region having a first thickness and a second region having a second thickness smaller than the first thickness, the circuit comprising a three-dimensional capacitor formed inside and on top of the first region, and at least first and second connection terminals formed on the second region, the first and second connection terminals being respectively connected to first and second electrodes of the three-dimensional capacitor.

Abstract: Methods of doping a semiconductor material are disclosed. Some embodiments provide for conformal doping of three dimensional structures. Some embodiments provide for doping with high concentrations of boron for p-type doping.