Abstract: A package structure includes a carrier substrate, a die, and a first redistribution structure. The carrier substrate has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The carrier substrate includes an insulating body and through carrier vias (TCV) embedded in the insulating body. The die is disposed over the firs surface of the carrier substrate. The die is electrically connected to the TCVs. The first redistribution structure is disposed on the second surface of the carrier substrate.

Abstract: A package structure includes a bottom plate, a semiconductor package, a top plate, a screw and an anti-loosening coating. The semiconductor package is disposed over the bottom plate. The top plate is disposed over the semiconductor package, and includes an internal thread in a screw hole of the top plate. The screw penetrates through the bottom plate, the semiconductor package and the top plate, and includes an external thread. The external thread of the screw is engaged to the internal thread of the top plate, and the anti-loosening coating is adhered between the external thread and the internal thread.

Abstract: A package structure includes a semiconductor device including a conductive feature, a joint layer, a pillar structure, an encapsulant and a RDL structure. The joint layer is disposed on the conductive feature. The pillar structure is disposed on and coupled to the semiconductor device through the joint layer. The encapsulant laterally encapsulates the semiconductor device and the pillar structure. The RDL structure is electrically connected to the semiconductor device.

Abstract: A method for thinning a wafer is provided. The method includes placing a wafer on a support assembly, and the support assembly includes a plurality of pin. The method includes securing an etching mask to a backside of the wafer, and the etching mask has an extending portion which covers a peripheral portion of the wafer. The etching mask has a plurality of circular bores extended along a vertical direction, and the etching mask is secured to the support assembly by connecting the circular bores and the pins. The method also includes performing a wet etching process on the backside of the wafer to foil a thinned wafer, wherein the thinned wafer has a peripheral portion with a first thickness and a central portion having a second thickness smaller than the first thickness.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for bonding semiconductor substrates are provided. The apparatus includes a first support configured to carry a first semiconductor substrate and a second semiconductor substrate bonded to each other, a gauging component embedded in the first support and comprising a fiducial pattern, and a first sensor disposed proximate to the gauging component, and configured to emit a light source towards the fiducial pattern of the gauging component.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for bonding semiconductor substrates are provided. The method includes at least the following steps. A first position of a first semiconductor substrate on a first support is gauged by a gauging component embedded in the first support and a first sensor facing towards the gauging component. A second semiconductor substrate is transferred to a position above the first semiconductor substrate by a second support. A second position of the second semiconductor substrate is gauged by a second sensor mounted on the second support and located above the first support. The first semiconductor substrate is positioned based on the second position of the second semiconductor substrate. The second semiconductor substrate is bonded to the first semiconductor substrate.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a device includes: a package component including: integrated circuit dies; an encapsulant around the integrated circuit dies; a redistribution structure over the encapsulant and the integrated circuit dies, the redistribution structure being electrically coupled to the integrated circuit dies; sockets over the redistribution structure, the sockets being electrically coupled to the redistribution structure; and a support ring over the redistribution structure and surrounding the sockets, the support ring being disposed along outermost edges of the redistribution structure, the support ring at least partially laterally overlapping the redistribution structure.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a device includes: a package component including integrated circuit dies, an encapsulant around the integrated circuit dies, a redistribution structure over the encapsulant and the integrated circuit dies, and sockets over the redistribution structure; a mechanical brace physically coupled to the sockets, the mechanical brace having openings, each one of the openings exposing a respective one of the sockets; a thermal module physically and thermally coupled to the encapsulant and the integrated circuit dies; and bolts extending through the thermal module, the mechanical brace, and the package component.

Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a semiconductor device, an encapsulating material, and a redistribution structure. The semiconductor device includes a chamfer disposed on one of a plurality of side surfaces of the semiconductor device. The encapsulating material encapsulates the semiconductor device. The redistribution structure is disposed over the encapsulating material and electrically connected to the semiconductor device.

Abstract: A package system and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The package system includes a semiconductor package and a thermal-dissipating structure. The semiconductor package includes a first surface and a second surface opposing to each other, and a planarity of the second surface is greater than that of the first surface. The thermal-dissipating structure includes a first plate secured to the semiconductor package, a gasket interposed between the first plate and the semiconductor package, a second plate secured to the semiconductor package opposite to the first plate, and a first thermal interface material layer interposed between the second plate and the second surface of the semiconductor package. The gasket includes a plurality of hollow regions corresponding to portions of the first surface of the semiconductor package.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a device includes: a package component including: integrated circuit dies; an encapsulant around the integrated circuit dies; a redistribution structure over the encapsulant and the integrated circuit dies, the redistribution structure being electrically coupled to the integrated circuit dies; sockets over the redistribution structure, the sockets being electrically coupled to the redistribution structure; and a support ring over the redistribution structure and surrounding the sockets, the support ring being disposed along outermost edges of the redistribution structure, the support ring at least partially laterally overlapping the redistribution structure.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes an integrated circuit, first conductive features, second conductive features, a package structure, and an encapsulant. The integrated circuit has an active surface and a rear surface opposite to the active surface. The first conductive features surround the integrated circuit. The second conductive features are stacked on the first conductive features. The package structure is disposed on the second conductive features and the rear surface of the integrated circuit. The encapsulant laterally encapsulates the integrated circuit, the first conductive features, the second conductive features, and the package structure.

Abstract: A package structure includes a bottom plate, a semiconductor package, a top plate, a screw and an anti-loosening coating. The semiconductor package is disposed over the bottom plate. The top plate is disposed over the semiconductor package, and includes an internal thread in a screw hole of the top plate. The screw penetrates through the bottom plate, the semiconductor package and the top plate, and includes an external thread. The external thread of the screw is engaged to the internal thread of the top plate, and the anti-loosening coating is adhered between the external thread and the internal thread.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a device includes: a package component including integrated circuit dies, an encapsulant around the integrated circuit dies, a redistribution structure over the encapsulant and the integrated circuit dies, and sockets over the redistribution structure; a mechanical brace physically coupled to the sockets, the mechanical brace having openings, each one of the openings exposing a respective one of the sockets; a thermal module physically and thermally coupled to the encapsulant and the integrated circuit dies; and bolts extending through the thermal module, the mechanical brace, and the package component.

Abstract: A method includes coating a release film over a carrier. The carrier includes a first material having a first Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE), and a second material having a second CTE different from the first CTE. The method further includes placing a device die over the release film, encapsulating the device die in an encapsulant, and planarizing the encapsulant until the device die is revealed.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for handling a semiconductor substrate are provided. The apparatus includes a chuck table and a first flexible member. The chuck table includes a carrying surface, a first recess provided within the carrying surface, and a vacuum channel disposed below the carrying surface, and the chuck table is configured to hold the semiconductor substrate. The first flexible member is disposed within the first recess and includes a top surface protruded from the first recess, and the first flexible member is compressed as the semiconductor substrate presses against the first flexible member.

Abstract: A package structure includes a carrier substrate, a die, and a first redistribution structure. The carrier substrate has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The carrier substrate includes an insulating body and through carrier vias (TCV) embedded in the insulating body. The die is disposed over the firs surface of the carrier substrate. The die is electrically connected to the TCVs. The first redistribution structure is disposed on the second surface of the carrier substrate.

Abstract: A package structure includes a bottom plate, a semiconductor package, a top plate, a screw and an anti-loosening coating. The semiconductor package is disposed over the bottom plate. The top plate is disposed over the semiconductor package, and includes an internal thread in a screw hole of the top plate. The screw penetrates through the bottom plate, the semiconductor package and the top plate, and includes an external thread. The external thread of the screw is engaged to the internal thread of the top plate, and the anti-loosening coating is adhered between the external thread and the internal thread.

Abstract: A method includes picking up a first package component, removing an oxide layer on an electrical connector of the first package component, placing the first package component on a second package component after the oxide layer is removed, and bonding the first package component to the second package component.

Abstract: A semiconductor package and a manufacturing method are provided. The semiconductor package includes a carrier substrate, a through substrate via (TSV), a first conductive pattern, and an encapsulated die. The TSV penetrates through the carrier substrate and includes a first portion and a second portion connected to the first portion, the first portion includes a first slanted sidewall with a first slope, the second portion includes a second slanted sidewall with a second slope, and the first slope is substantially milder than the second slope. The first conductive pattern is disposed on the carrier substrate and connected to the first portion of the TSV. The encapsulated die is disposed on the carrier substrate and electrically coupled to the TSV through the first conductive pattern.