Abstract: A package structure includes a carrier substrate and a die. 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 semiconductor substrate is located between the conductive posts and the carrier substrate.

Abstract: A method includes forming a database, finding a plurality of dicing marks on a wafer, wherein patterns of the plurality of dicing marks match a pattern in the database, measuring a die pitch of the wafer according to a patch of adjacent two of the plurality of dicing marks, and determining kerf centers of the wafer based on the plurality of dicing marks. The measuring the die pitch and the determining the kerf centers are performed on a same wafer-holding platform. The wafer is diced into a plurality of dies, and the dicing is performed aligning to the kerf centers.

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 for handling a semiconductor substrate includes: placing a semiconductor substrate over a semiconductor apparatus, where a central portion of the semiconductor substrate overlies a carrying surface of a chuck table of the semiconductor apparatus, an edge portion of the semiconductor substrate overlies a top surface of a first flexible member of the semiconductor apparatus, the first flexible member is disposed within a recess of the chuck table and extends along a perimeter of the carrying surface, and a gap forms among the semiconductor substrate, the carrying surface of the chuck table, and the top surface of the first flexible member; and introducing a vacuum in vacuum holes in the chuck table to form a vacuum seal among the semiconductor substrate, the chuck table, and the first flexible member.

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 pickup apparatus for separating a semiconductor package from an adhesive film includes a platform, a roller, a moving mechanism, and a collector element. The platform has a surface disposed with the adhesive film, where the adhesive film is disposed between the platform and the semiconductor package. The roller is disposed inside the platform and under the adhesive film, where the roller includes a body and a plurality of protrusions distributed over the body. The moving mechanism is connected to the roller to control a movement of the roller. The collector element is disposed over the platform and the adhesive film, where the collector element is configured to remove the semiconductor package from the adhesive film.

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: An integrated circuit package including integrated circuit dies and a method of forming are provided. The integrated circuit package may include a first integrated circuit die and a second integrated circuit die bonded to the first integrated circuit die. The first integrated circuit die may include a first substrate, a first interconnect structure, and a first bonding layer. The first interconnect structure may be between the first bonding layer and the first substrate. The second integrated circuit die may include a second substrate, a second interconnect structure, and a second bonding layer. The second interconnect structure may be between the second bonding layer and the second substrate. A first surface of the first bonding layer may be in direct contact with a first surface of the second bonding layer. A sidewall the first bonding layer and the first surface of the second bonding layer may form a first acute angle.

Abstract: An integrated circuit package including electrically floating metal lines and a method of forming are provided. The integrated circuit package may include integrated circuit dies, an encapsulant around the integrated circuit dies, a redistribution structure on the encapsulant, a first electrically floating metal line disposed on the redistribution structure, a first electrical component connected to the redistribution structure, and an underfill between the first electrical component and the redistribution structure. A first opening in the underfill may expose a top surface of the first electrically floating metal line.

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 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 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 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 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 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: 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 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 method includes placing a plurality of dummy dies over a carrier, placing a plurality of device dies over the carrier, molding the plurality of dummy dies and the plurality of device dies in a molding compound, forming redistribution line over and electrically coupled to the device dies, and performing a die-saw to separate the device dies and the molding compound into a plurality of packages.

Abstract: A method includes placing a plurality of dummy dies over a carrier, placing a plurality of device dies over the carrier, molding the plurality of dummy dies and the plurality of device dies in a molding compound, forming redistribution line over and electrically coupled to the device dies, and performing a die-saw to separate the device dies and the molding compound into a plurality of packages.