Abstract: Cleaning tools for cleaning the pull cable of an ingot puller apparatus and methods for cleaning the pull cable are disclosed. The cleaning tool includes a chamber for receiving the pull cable. Pressurized fluid is discharged through one or more nozzles to detach debris from the pull cable. The fluid and debris are collected in an exhaust plenum of the cleaning tool and are expelled through an exhaust tube. The cleaning tool includes one or more guides that guide the cleaning tool in an upper segment of the ingot puller apparatus.

Abstract: Cleaning tools for cleaning the pull cable of an ingot puller apparatus and methods for cleaning the pull cable are disclosed. The cleaning tool includes a chamber for receiving the pull cable. Pressurized fluid is discharged through one or more nozzles to detach debris from the pull cable. The fluid and debris are collected in an exhaust plenum of the cleaning tool and are expelled through an exhaust tube. The cleaning tool includes one or more guides that guide the cleaning tool in an upper segment of the ingot puller apparatus.

Abstract: Cleaning tools for cleaning the pull cable of an ingot puller apparatus and methods for cleaning the pull cable are disclosed. The cleaning tool includes a chamber for receiving the pull cable. Pressurized fluid is discharged through one or more nozzles to detach debris from the pull cable. The fluid and debris are collected in an exhaust plenum of the cleaning tool and are expelled through an exhaust tube. The cleaning tool includes one or more guides that guide the cleaning tool in an upper segment of the ingot puller apparatus.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a device includes: an integrated circuit die; a redistribution structure over a front-side surface of the integrated circuit die; a socket over the redistribution structure; a mechanical brace over the socket, the mechanical brace having an opening exposing the socket, edge regions of the socket overlapping edge regions of the mechanical brace at the opening; a first standoff screw disposed in the edge regions of the mechanical brace, the first standoff screw physically contacting the socket, the first standoff screw extending a first distance between the socket and the mechanical brace; and a bolt extending through the mechanical brace and the redistribution structure.

Abstract: Cleaning tools for cleaning the pull cable of an ingot puller apparatus and methods for cleaning the pull cable are disclosed. The cleaning tool includes a chamber for receiving the pull cable. Pressurized fluid is discharged through one or more nozzles to detach debris from the pull cable. The fluid and debris are collected in an exhaust plenum of the cleaning tool and are expelled through an exhaust tube. The cleaning tool includes one or more guides that guide the cleaning tool in an upper segment of the ingot puller apparatus.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a device includes: an integrated circuit die; a redistribution structure over a front-side surface of the integrated circuit die; a socket over the redistribution structure; a mechanical brace over the socket, the mechanical brace having an opening exposing the socket, edge regions of the socket overlapping edge regions of the mechanical brace at the opening; a first standoff screw disposed in the edge regions of the mechanical brace, the first standoff screw physically contacting the socket, the first standoff screw extending a first distance between the socket and the mechanical brace; and a bolt extending through the mechanical brace and the redistribution structure.

Abstract: A package structure and method for forming the same are provided. The package structure includes a substrate having a front surface and a back surface, and a die formed on the back surface of the substrate. The package structure includes a first through via structure formed in the substrate, a conductive structure formed in a passivation layer) over the front surface of the substrate. The conductive structure includes a via portion in direct contact with the substrate. The package structure includes a connector (formed over the via portion, wherein the connector includes an extending portion directly on a recessed top surface of the via portion.

Abstract: A package structure and method for forming the same are provided. The package structure includes a first through via structure formed in a substrate and a semiconductor die formed below the first through via structure. The package structure further includes a conductive structure formed in a passivation layer over the substrate. The conductive structure includes a first via portion and a second via portion, the first via portion is directly over the first through via structure, and there is no conductive material directly below and in direct contact with the second via portion.

Abstract: Cleaning tools for cleaning the pull cable of an ingot puller apparatus and methods for cleaning the pull cable are disclosed. The cleaning tool includes a chamber for receiving the pull cable. Pressurized fluid is discharged through one or more nozzles to detach debris from the pull cable. The fluid and debris are collected in an exhaust plenum of the cleaning tool and are expelled through an exhaust tube. The cleaning tool includes one or more guides that guide the cleaning tool in an upper segment of the ingot puller apparatus.

Abstract: A package structure and method for forming the same are provided. The package structure includes a first through via structure formed in a substrate and a semiconductor die formed below the first through via structure. The package structure further includes a conductive structure formed in a passivation layer over the substrate. The conductive structure includes a first via portion and a second via portion, the first via portion is directly over the first through via structure, and there is no conductive material directly below and in direct contact with the second via portion.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a device includes: an integrated circuit die; a redistribution structure over a front-side surface of the integrated circuit die; a socket over the redistribution structure; a mechanical brace over the socket, the mechanical brace having an opening exposing the socket, edge regions of the socket overlapping edge regions of the mechanical brace at the opening; a first standoff screw disposed in the edge regions of the mechanical brace, the first standoff screw physically contacting the socket, the first standoff screw extending a first distance between the socket and the mechanical brace; and a bolt extending through the mechanical brace and the redistribution structure.

Abstract: A package structure includes a first through via structure formed in a substrate and a semiconductor die formed below the first through via structure. The package structure further includes a conductive structure formed in a passivation layer over the substrate. The conductive structure includes a first via portion and a second via portion, the first via portion is directly over the first through via structure, and there is no conductive material directly below and in direct contact with the second via portion.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a device includes: an integrated circuit die; a redistribution structure over a front-side surface of the integrated circuit die; a socket over the redistribution structure; a mechanical brace over the socket, the mechanical brace having an opening exposing the socket, edge regions of the socket overlapping edge regions of the mechanical brace at the opening; a first standoff screw disposed in the edge regions of the mechanical brace, the first standoff screw physically contacting the socket, the first standoff screw extending a first distance between the socket and the mechanical brace; and a bolt extending through the mechanical brace and the redistribution structure.

Abstract: A package structure and method for forming the same are provided. The package structure includes a first through via structure formed in a substrate and a semiconductor die formed below the first through via structure. The package structure further includes a conductive structure formed in a passivation layer over the substrate. The conductive structure includes a first via portion and a second via portion, the first via portion is directly over the first through via structure, and there is no conductive material directly below and in direct contact with the second via portion.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a device includes: an integrated circuit die; a redistribution structure over a front-side surface of the integrated circuit die; a socket over the redistribution structure; a mechanical brace over the socket, the mechanical brace having an opening exposing the socket, edge regions of the socket overlapping edge regions of the mechanical brace at the opening; a first standoff screw disposed in the edge regions of the mechanical brace, the first standoff screw physically contacting the socket, the first standoff screw extending a first distance between the socket and the mechanical brace; and a bolt extending through the mechanical brace and the redistribution structure.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fuel cell system and a startup and shutdown method therefor for avoiding carbon corrosion. The fuel cell system includes at least one fuel cell reaction module with at least one anode chamber to contain an anode reaction fluid. The method includes steps of: (a) executing a shutdown mode, (b) conducting and connecting a first load to the fuel cell reaction module so as to consume the anode reaction fluid remained in the anode chamber, (c) providing a buffer fluid to the anode chamber and disconnecting the first load from the anode chamber; (d) maintaining the fuel cell system shutdown, (e) executing a startup mode, (f) providing the anode reaction fluid to the anode chamber, and (g) conducting and connecting a second load to the fuel cell reaction module and maintaining the fuel cell system operated continuously.

Abstract: A semiconductor device with an anti-pad peeling structure is disclosed. The semiconductor device includes: a semiconductor substrate including a Through Substrate Via (TSV); a dielectric layer on the semiconductor substrate and including a plurality of recesses therein; and a pad above the semiconductor substrate to cover a portion of the dielectric layer and extend to the recesses; wherein the pad extends to the plurality of recesses, and a plurality of contact points are confined in the recesses between the pad and the conductive layer, and each of the contact points is at least partially excluded from a boundary of the TSV when being seen from a top-down perspective.

Abstract: A semiconductor device with an anti-pad peeling structure is disclosed. The semiconductor device includes: a semiconductor substrate including a Through Substrate Via (TSV); a dielectric layer on the semiconductor substrate and including a plurality of recesses therein; and a pad above the semiconductor substrate to cover a portion of the dielectric layer and extend to the recesses; wherein the pad extends to the plurality of recesses, and a plurality of contact points are confined in the recesses between the pad and the conductive layer, and each of the contact points is at least partially excluded from a boundary of the TSV when being seen from a top-down perspective.