Abstract: A semiconductor device and a method of manufacture are provided. In particular, a semiconductor device using blocks, e.g., discrete connection blocks, having through vias and/or integrated passive devices formed therein are provided. Embodiments such as those disclosed herein may be utilized in PoP applications. In an embodiment, the semiconductor device includes a die and a connection block encased in a molding compound. Interconnection layers may be formed on surfaces of the die, the connection block and the molding compound. One or more dies and/or packages may be attached to the interconnection layers.

Abstract: A screw-free release mechanism comprises a first article disposed with an elastic arm and a first guide unit in which the elastic arm is coupled to a first end of a releasing arm. A second end of the releasing arm is disposed with a buckling unit and the first guide unit guides a moving direction of the releasing arm. When the releasing arm is moved toward a first direction thereof, the elastic arm will be caused to deform to generate an elastic force pushing the releasing arm to move toward a second direction thereof; entire components of the releasing mechanism are few, the structure is simple, and the releasing arm can then be allowed to assemble conveniently onto an article without needing screws. Whereby, the assembly efficiency and the production yield factor of the release mechanism can be elevated so as to reduce the production cost.

Abstract: A knob structure is disposed on an electronic device to input a preset control signal. The knob structure includes a rotary encoder, a brake wheel, and a rotary wheel. A plurality of ratchets is disposed around the circumference of the brake wheel and locked on the rotary encoder. The rotary wheel is rotatably disposed on the body case of the electronic device and is nested on the brake wheel correspondingly. A block is disposed on the rotary wheel to be embedded between the ratchets, so as to control the rotation of the rotary wheel to generate a preset control signal by causing the brake wheel to drive the rotary encoder to rotate. The rotary wheel and the brake wheel are engaged non-fixedly, so as to prevent the rotary wheel and the body case of the electronic device from interfering with each other.