Abstract: A lamination chuck for lamination of film materials includes a support layer and a top layer. The top layer is disposed on the support layer. The top layer includes a polymeric material having a Shore A hardness lower than a Shore hardness of a material of the support layer. The top layer and the support layer have at least one vacuum channel formed therethrough, vertically extending from a top surface of the top layer to a bottom surface of the support layer.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a package structure including an electro-optical circuit board, a fanout package disposed over the electro-optical circuit board is provided. The electro-optical circuit board includes an optical waveguide. The fanout package includes a first optical input/output portion, a second optical input/output portion and a plurality of electrical input/output terminals electrically connected to the electro-optical circuit board. The first optical input/output portion is optically coupled to the second optical input/output portion through the optical waveguide of the electro-optical circuit board.

Abstract: Provided is a package structure, including a die, a plurality of through vias, an encapsulant, a plurality of first connectors, a warpage control material and a protection material. The plurality of through vias are disposed around the die. The encapsulant laterally encapsulate the die and the plurality of through vias. The plurality of first connectors are electrically connected to a first surface of the plurality of through vias. The warpage control material is disposed over a first surface of the die. The protection material is disposed over the encapsulant, around the plurality of first connectors and the warpage control material. A Young's modulus of the warpage control material is greater than a Young's modulus of the encapsulant, and the Young's modulus of the encapsulant is greater than a Young's modulus of the protection material.

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 semiconductor package includes a first package component comprising: an integrated circuit die; an encapsulant surrounding the integrated circuit die; and a fan-out structure electrically connected to the integrated circuit die, wherein a first opening extends completely through the fan-out structure and at least partially through the encapsulant in a cross-sectional view, and wherein the encapsulant at least completely surrounds the first opening in a top-down view. The semiconductor package further includes a package substrate bonded to the first package component.

Abstract: A method includes forming regions of solder paste on a redistribution structure, wherein the solder paste has a first melting temperature; forming solder bumps on an interconnect structure, wherein the solder bumps have a second melting temperature that is greater than the first melting temperature; placing the solder bumps on the regions of solder paste; performing a first reflow process at a first reflow temperature for a first duration of time, wherein the first reflow temperature is less than the second melting temperature; and after performing the first reflow process, performing a second reflow process at a second reflow temperature for a second duration of time, wherein the second reflow temperature is greater than the second melting temperature.

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.

Abstract: A package structure includes an insulating encapsulation, at least one die, and conductive structures. The at least one die is encapsulated in the insulating encapsulation. The conductive structures are located aside of the at least one die and surrounded by the insulating encapsulation, and at least one of the conductive structures is electrically connected to the at least one die. Each of the conductive structures has a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface and a slant sidewall connecting the first surface and the second surface, and each of the conductive structures has a top diameter greater than a bottom diameter thereof, and wherein each of the conductive structures has a plurality of pores distributed therein.

Abstract: A method includes forming regions of solder paste on a redistribution structure, wherein the solder paste has a first melting temperature; forming solder bumps on an interconnect structure, wherein the solder bumps have a second melting temperature that is greater than the first melting temperature; placing the solder bumps on the regions of solder paste; performing a first reflow process at a first reflow temperature for a first duration of time, wherein the first reflow temperature is less than the second melting temperature; and after performing the first reflow process, performing a second reflow process at a second reflow temperature for a second duration of time, wherein the second reflow temperature is greater than the second melting temperature.

Abstract: A package structure includes a carrier substrate, a die, and an encapsulant. The carrier substrate includes through carrier vias (TCV). The die is disposed over the carrier substrate. The die includes a semiconductor substrate and conductive posts disposed over the semiconductor substrate. The conductive posts face away from the carrier substrate. The encapsulant laterally encapsulates the die.

Abstract: A method of handling a workpiece includes the following steps. A workpiece is placed on a chuck body, wherein the workpiece includes a tape carrier extending beyond a periphery of the chuck body and a workpiece body disposed on the tape carrier, and the chuck body includes a seal ring surrounding the periphery of the chuck body; the tape carrier is clamped outside the chuck body, wherein the tape carrier leans against the seal ring and an enclosed space is formed between the chuck body, the tape carrier and the seal ring; and a vacuum seal is formed by evacuating gas from the enclosed space to pull the periphery of the workpiece toward the chuck body.

Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a semiconductor device, an encapsulating material encapsulating the semiconductor device, and a redistribution structure disposed over the encapsulating material and the semiconductor device. The semiconductor device includes conductive bumps and a dielectric film encapsulating the conductive bumps, where a material of the dielectric film comprises an epoxy resin and a filler. The conductive bumps are isolated from the encapsulating material by the dielectric film. The redistribution structure is electrically connected to the conductive bumps.

Abstract: A molding apparatus is configured for molding a semiconductor device and includes a lower mold and an upper mold. The lower mold is configured to carry the semiconductor device. The upper mold is disposed above the lower mold for receiving the semiconductor device and includes a mold part and a dynamic part. The mold part is configured to cover the upper surface of the semiconductor device. The dynamic part is disposed around a device receiving region of the upper mold and configured to move relatively to the mold part. A molding method and a molded semiconductor device are also provided.

Abstract: A package structure is provided. The package structure includes a semiconductor chip and a protective layer laterally surrounding the semiconductor chip. The package structure also includes a polymer-containing element over the protective layer. The protective layer is wider than the polymer-containing element.

Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a substrate, a semiconductor device over the substrate and a plurality of solder joint structures bonded between the semiconductor device and the substrate, wherein each of the plurality of solder joint structures includes, by weight percent, 2% to 23% of Indium (In).

Abstract: A workpiece holder includes a chuck body and a seal ring. The chuck body includes a receiving surface configured to receive a workpiece and at least one vacuum port configured to apply a vacuum seal. The seal ring surrounds a side surface of the chuck body. A top surface of the seal ring is higher than the receiving surface of the chuck body, and the workpiece leans against the seal ring when the vacuum seal is applied between the workpiece and the chuck body.

Abstract: A package structure includes a first redistribution circuit structure, a semiconductor die, a connecting film, and a second redistribution circuit structure. The first redistribution circuit structure includes a dielectric structure and a routing structure disposed therein, where the dielectric structure includes a trench exposing the routing structure. The semiconductor die is disposed on and electrically coupled to the first redistribution circuit structure. The connecting film is disposed in the trench and between the semiconductor die and the first redistribution circuit structure, and the semiconductor die is thermally coupled to the routing structure through the connecting film.

Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a semiconductor device, an encapsulating material encapsulating the semiconductor device, and a redistribution structure disposed over the encapsulating material and the semiconductor device. The semiconductor device includes an active surface having conductive bumps and a dielectric film encapsulating the conductive bumps, where a material of the dielectric film comprises an epoxy resin and a filler. The conductive bumps are isolated from the encapsulating material by the dielectric film, and the redistribution structure is electrically connected to the conductive bumps. A manufacturing method of a semiconductor package is also provided.

Abstract: A package structure includes a die, a first redistribution circuit structure, a first redistribution circuit structure, a second redistribution circuit structure, an enhancement layer, first conductive terminals, and second conductive terminals. The first redistribution circuit structure is disposed on a rear side of the die and electrically coupled to thereto. The second redistribution circuit structure is disposed on an active side of the die and electrically coupled thereto. The enhancement layer is disposed on the first redistribution circuit structure. The first redistribution circuit structure is disposed between the enhancement layer and the die. The first conductive terminals are connected to the first redistribution circuit structure. The first redistribution circuit structure is between the first conductive terminals and the die. The second conductive terminals are connected to the second redistribution circuit structure.

Abstract: A semiconductor device including a chip package, a dielectric structure, and a first antenna pattern is provided. The dielectric structure is disposed on the chip package and includes a cavity and a vent in communication with the cavity. The first antenna pattern is disposed on the dielectric structure, wherein the chip package is electrically coupled to the first antenna pattern, and the cavity of the dielectric structure is disposed between the chip package and the first antenna pattern.