Abstract: A touch display device with a fingerprint anti-spoofing function and an associated fingerprint anti-spoofing method are provided, where the touch display device may include a touch display panel and a processing circuit. The touch display panel may include a plurality of display units and one or more codebooks, where each of the display units includes a sensor unit, and the one or more codebooks may make the sensor units receive sensing information of an object which is put on the touch display panel. In addition, the processing circuit may obtain the sensing information from the sensor units, and determine whether the object is a real finger based on the sensing information and reference information.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include a semiconductor device and methods of forming a semiconductor device. An embodiment is a method of forming a semiconductor device, the method comprising forming a conductive pad in a first substrate, forming an interconnecting structure over the conductive pad and the first substrate, the interconnecting structure comprising a plurality of metal layers disposed in a plurality of dielectric layers, bonding a die to a first side of the interconnecting structure, and etching the first substrate from a second side of the interconnecting structure, the etching exposing a portion of the conductive pad.

Abstract: A pseudo-piezoelectric d33 vibration device includes transistors and receivers electrically connected to the transistors. Each transistor controls a corresponding one of the receivers to receive a second vibration wave, generated after an object reflects a first vibration wave, and to generate a sensing signal. Each receiver has a first electrode, a second electrode and a nano-gap, which is created between the first and second electrodes after a semiconductor-metal compound is formed. A display integrating the pseudo-piezoelectric d33 vibration device is also provided.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include a semiconductor device and methods of forming a semiconductor device. An embodiment is a method of forming a semiconductor device, the method comprising forming a conductive pad in a first substrate, forming an interconnecting structure over the conductive pad and the first substrate, the interconnecting structure comprising a plurality of metal layers disposed in a plurality of dielectric layers, bonding a die to a first side of the interconnecting structure, and etching the first substrate from a second side of the interconnecting structure, the etching exposing a portion of the conductive pad.

Abstract: A system and method for blocking heat from reaching an image sensor in a three dimensional stack with a semiconductor device. In an embodiment a heat sink is formed in a back end of line process either on the semiconductor device or else on the image sensor itself when the image sensor is in a backside illuminated configuration. The heat sink may be a grid in either a single layer or in two layers, a zig-zag pattern, or in an interleaved fingers configuration.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a first die having a first active surface and a first backside surface opposite the first active surface, a second die having a second active surface and a second backside surface opposite the second active surface, and an interposer, the first active surface of the first die being electrically coupled to a first side of the interposer, the second active surface of the second die being electrically coupled to a second side of the interposer. The semiconductor device also includes a first connector over the interposer, a first encapsulating material surrounding the second die, the first encapsulating material having a first surface over the interposer, and a via electrically coupling the first connector and the interposer. A first end of the via is substantially coplanar with the first surface of the first encapsulating material.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of forming a micro-electro mechanical system (MEMs) structure. In some embodiments, the method may be performed by providing a device substrate having a first MEMS device and a second MEMS device, and by providing a capping structure having a first cavity and a second cavity. The capping structure is bonded to the device substrate, such that the first cavity is arranged over the first MEMS device and the second cavity is arranged over the second MEMS device. A first pressure is established within the first cavity and the second cavity. A vent is selectively etched within the capping structure to change the first pressure within the second cavity to a second pressure, which is different from the first pressure.

Abstract: An all-flat sensor includes a coupling substrate; a sensing chip, which is disposed on the coupling substrate, has first electrodes arranged in an array and a first dielectric layer covering over the first electrodes, and is electrically connected to the coupling substrate; and a second dielectric layer covering over the sensing chip and providing an outlook color. An electronic device using the all-flat sensor is also provided.

Abstract: A microelectromechanical system (MEMS) device may include a MEMS structure above a first substrate. The MEMS structure comprising a central static element, a movable element, and an outer static element. A portion of bonding material between the central static element and the first substrate. A second substrate above the MEMS structure, with a portion of a dielectric layer between the central static element and the second substrate. A supporting post comprises the portion of bonding material, the central static element, and the portion of dielectric material.

Abstract: A package component includes a surface dielectric layer including a planar top surface, a metal pad in the surface dielectric layer and including a second planar top surface level with the planar top surface, and an air trench on a side of the metal pad. The sidewall of the metal pad is exposed to the air trench.

Abstract: A method includes placing a microelectromechanical system (MEMS) device over a carrier, wire bonding the MEMS device to a bond pad on the carrier with a bond wire, and spray coating a buffer layer over the MEMS device and enclosing the bond wire. A Young's modulus value of the buffer layer is less than a Young's modulus value of the MEMS device.

Abstract: A system and method for blocking heat from reaching an image sensor in a three dimensional stack with a semiconductor device. In an embodiment a heat sink is formed in a back end of line process either on the semiconductor device or else on the image sensor itself when the image sensor is in a backside illuminated configuration. The heat sink may be a grid in either a single layer or in two layers, a zig-zag pattern, or in an interleaved fingers configuration.

Abstract: Some embodiments relate to multiple MEMS devices that are integrated together on a single substrate. A device substrate comprising first and second micro-electro mechanical system (MEMS) devices is bonded to a capping structure. The capping structure comprises a first cavity arranged over the first MEMS device and a second cavity arranged over the second MEMS device. The first cavity is filled with a first gas at a first gas pressure. The second cavity is filled with a second gas at a second gas pressure, which is different from the first gas pressure. A recess is arranged within a lower surface of the capping structure. The recess abuts the second cavity. A vent is arranged within the capping structure. The vent extends from a top of the recess to the upper surface of the capping structure. A lid is arranged within the vent and configured to seal the second cavity.

Abstract: A package component includes a surface dielectric layer including a planar top surface, a metal pad in the surface dielectric layer and including a second planar top surface level with the planar top surface, and an air trench on a side of the metal pad. The sidewall of the metal pad is exposed to the air trench.

Abstract: A package component includes a surface dielectric layer including a planar top surface, a metal pad in the surface dielectric layer and including a second planar top surface level with the planar top surface, and an air trench on a side of the metal pad. The sidewall of the metal pad is exposed to the air trench.

Abstract: A device includes a semiconductor substrate, and a capacitive sensor having a back-plate, wherein the back-plate forms a first capacitor plate of the capacitive sensor. The back-plate is a portion of the semiconductor substrate. A conductive membrane is spaced apart from the semiconductor substrate by an air-gap. A capacitance of the capacitive sensor is configured to change in response to a movement of the polysilicon membrane.

Abstract: A composite wafer semiconductor device includes a first wafer and a second wafer. The first wafer has a first side and a second side, and the second side is substantially opposite the first side. The composite wafer semiconductor device also includes an isolation set is formed on the first side of the first wafer and a free space is etched in the isolation set. The second wafer is bonded to the isolation set. A floating structure, such as an inertia sensing device, is formed in the second wafer over the free space. In an embodiment, a surface mount pad is formed on the second side of the first wafer. Then, the floating structure is electrically coupled to the surface mount pad using a through silicon via (TSV) conductor.

Abstract: A system and method for blocking heat from reaching an image sensor in a three dimensional stack with a semiconductor device. In an embodiment a heat sink is formed in a back end of line process either on the semiconductor device or else on the image sensor itself when the image sensor is in a backside illuminated configuration. The heat sink may be a grid in either a single layer or in two layers, a zig-zag pattern, or in an interleaved fingers configuration.

Abstract: A stray-light-coupled biometrics sensing module includes a light-transparent body, a display unit and an optical module. The light-transparent body has a front side and a backside. The front side is configured to support an organic object thereon. The display unit attached to the backside of the light-transparent body displays a frame. The optical module is attached to the backside of the light-transparent body through an adhesive, and is disposed adjacent to the display unit. First light rays of the frame emitted from an eye-viewing screen couple into the organic object through the light-transparent body. After travelling a short distance in the organic object, the first light rays couple out of the organic object and re-enter the light-transparent body as second light rays entering the optical module. The optical module senses the second light rays to generate a biometrics image signal. An electronic apparatus is also disclosed.

Abstract: Embodiments of mechanisms for forming a micro-electro mechanical system (MEMS) device are provided. The MEMS device includes a substrate and a MEMS sensor over the substrate. The MEMS sensor includes a floating heater disposed over the substrate. The MEMS sensor further includes a heat sink disposed over the substrate and at a side of the floating heater, and the heat sink has an air gap with the floating heater. The MEMS sensor further includes a first plurality of vias formed through the heat sink and thermally connected to the first substrate.