Abstract: An integrated circuit structure and method of forming is provided. A die is placed on a substrate and encased in molding compound. A redistribution layer is formed overlying the die and the substrate is removed. One or more surface mounted devices and/or packages are connected to the redistribution layer on an opposite side of the redistribution layer from the die. The redistribution layer is connected to a printed circuit board.

Abstract: A semiconductor package structure includes a package substrate and a semiconductor die. The package substrate includes a core structure, an integrated capacitor structure, and a redistribution layer. The integrated capacitor structure is embedded in the core structure. The redistribution layer is disposed over the integrated capacitor structure. The semiconductor die is disposed over the package substrate and is thermally coupled to the integrated capacitor structure through the redistribution layer.

Abstract: A package includes a first die and a second die. The first die includes a first substrate and a first metal pad overlying the first substrate. The second die includes a second substrate and a second metal pad overlying the second substrate. A molding compound molds the first die and the second die therein. The molding compound has a first portion between the first die and the second die, and a second portion, which may form a ring encircles the first portion. The first portion and the second portion are on opposite sides of the first die. The first portion has a first top surface. The second portion has a second top surface higher than the first top surface.

Abstract: An embodiment device package includes a first die, a second die, and a molding compound extending along sidewalls of the first die and the second die. The package further includes redistribution layers (RDLs) extending laterally past edges of the first die and the second die. The RDLs include an input/output (I/O) contact electrically connected to the first die and the second die, and the I/O contact is exposed at a sidewall of the device package substantially perpendicular to a surface of the molding compound opposite the RDLs.

Abstract: An embodiment integrated circuit structure includes a substrate, a metal pad over the substrate, a post-passivation interconnect (PPI) structure over the substrate and electronically connected to the metal pad, a first polymer layer over the PPI structure, an under bump metallurgy (UBM) extending into an opening in the first polymer layer and electronically connected to the PPI structure, and a barrier layer on a top surface of the first polymer layer adjacent to the UBM.

Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a molding, a device in the molding, and a RDL over the device and the molding. The RDL includes a first portion directly over a surface of the molding, and a second portion directly over a surface of the device. A bottom surface of the first portion is in contact with the surface of the molding, and a bottom surface of the second portion is in contact with the surface of the device. The bottom surface of the first portion of the RDL and the bottom surface of the second portion of the RDL are at different levels and misaligned from each other. A thickness of the first portion is greater than a thickness of the second portion.

Abstract: A semiconductor package structure includes a first redistribution layer, a second redistribution layer and an interconnecting structure. The first redistribution layer has a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other. The second redistribution layer is disposed over the first surface of the first redistribution layer, wherein the second redistribution layer has a third surface and a fourth surface opposite to each other, and the third surface facing the first surface. The interconnecting structure is disposed between and electrically connected to the first redistribution layer and the second redistribution layer, wherein the interconnecting structure comprises a conductive post and a conductive bump stacked to each other.

Abstract: An integrated circuit structure and method of forming is provided. A die is placed on a substrate and encased in molding compound. A redistribution layer is formed overlying the die and the substrate is removed. One or more surface mounted devices and/or packages are connected to the redistribution layer on an opposite side of the redistribution layer from the die. The redistribution layer is connected to a printed circuit board.

Abstract: Some embodiments relate to a semiconductor package. The package includes a redistribution layer (RDL), and a first semiconductor die disposed over the RDL. The first semiconductor die includes a plurality of contact pads electrically coupled to the RDL. The RDL enables fan-out connection of the first semiconductor die. A die package is disposed over the first semiconductor die and over the RDL. The die package is coupled to a first surface of the RDL by a plurality of conductive bump structures. The plurality of conductive bump structures laterally surround the plurality of contact pads and have uppermost surfaces that are level with an uppermost surface of the first semiconductor die.

Abstract: An embodiment device package includes a first die, a second die, and a molding compound extending along sidewalls of the first die and the second die. The package further includes redistribution layers (RDLs) extending laterally past edges of the first die and the second die. The RDLs include an input/output (I/O) contact electrically connected to the first die and the second die, and the I/O contact is exposed at a sidewall of the device package substantially perpendicular to a surface of the molding compound opposite the RDLs.

Abstract: A method comprises applying a metal-paste printing process to a surface-mount device to form a metal pillar, placing a first semiconductor die adjacent to the surface-mount device, forming a molding compound layer over the first semiconductor die and the surface-mount device, grinding the molding compound layer until a top surface of the first semiconductor die is exposed and forming a plurality of interconnect structures over the molding compound layer.

Abstract: Structures and formation methods of a chip package are provided. The chip package includes a semiconductor die and a package layer partially or completely encapsulating the semiconductor die. The chip package also includes a conductive feature penetrating through the package layer. The chip package further includes an interfacial layer the interfacial layer continuously surrounds the conductive feature. The interfacial layer is between the conductive feature and the package layer, and the interfacial layer is made of a metal oxide material.

Abstract: An integrated circuit structure and method of forming is provided. A die is placed on a substrate and encased in molding compound. A redistribution layer is formed overlying the die and the substrate is removed. One or more surface mounted devices and/or packages are connected to the redistribution layer on an opposite side of the redistribution layer from the die. The redistribution layer is connected to a printed circuit board.

Abstract: An embodiment device package includes a first die, a second die, and a molding compound extending along sidewalls of the first die and the second die. The package further includes redistribution layers (RDLs) extending laterally past edges of the first die and the second die. The RDLs include an input/output (I/O) contact electrically connected to the first die and the second die, and the I/O contact is exposed at a sidewall of the device package substantially perpendicular to a surface of the molding compound opposite the RDLs.

Abstract: A bottom chase and a top chase of a molding system form a cavity to house a molding carrier and one or more devices. The molding carrier is placed in a desired location defined by a guiding component. The guiding component may be entirely within the cavity, or extend above a surface of the bottom chase and extend over a contacting edge of the top chase and the bottom chase, so that there is a gap between the edge of the top chase and the edge of the molding carrier which are filled by molding materials to cover the edge of the molding carrier. Releasing components may be associated with the top chase and/or the bottom chase, which may be a plurality of tape roller with a releasing film, or a plurality of vacuum holes within the bottom chase, or a plurality of bottom pins with the bottom chase.

Abstract: An embodiment integrated circuit structure includes a substrate, a metal pad over the substrate, a post-passivation interconnect (PPI) structure over the substrate and electronically connected to the metal pad, a first polymer layer over the PPI structure, an under bump metallurgy (UBM) extending into an opening in the first polymer layer and electronically connected to the PPI structure, and a barrier layer on a top surface of the first polymer layer adjacent to the UBM.

Abstract: A packaged semiconductor device includes a substrate and a contact pad disposed on the semiconductor substrate. The packaged semiconductor device also includes a dielectric layer disposed over the contact pad, the dielectric layer including a first opening over the contact pad, and an insulator layer disposed over the dielectric layer, the insulator layer including a second opening over the contact pad. The packaged semiconductor device also includes a molding material disposed around the substrate, the dielectric layer, and the insulator layer and a wiring over the insulator layer and extending through the second opening, the wiring being electrically coupled to the contact pad.

Abstract: A packaged semiconductor device includes a substrate and a contact pad disposed on the semiconductor substrate. The packaged semiconductor device also includes a dielectric layer disposed over the contact pad, the dielectric layer including a first opening over the contact pad, and an insulator layer disposed over the dielectric layer, the insulator layer including a second opening over the contact pad. The packaged semiconductor device also includes a molding material disposed around the substrate, the dielectric layer, and the insulator layer and a wiring over the insulator layer and extending through the second opening, the wiring being electrically coupled to the contact pad.

Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a molding, a device in the molding, and a RDL over the device and the molding. The RDL includes a first portion directly over a surface of the molding, and a second portion directly over a surface of the device. A bottom surface of the first portion is in contact with the surface of the molding, and a bottom surface of the second portion is in contact with the surface of the device. The bottom surface of the first portion of the RDL and the bottom surface of the second portion of the RDL are at different levels and misaligned from each other. A thickness of the first portion is greater than a thickness of the second portion.

Abstract: An embodiment integrated circuit structure includes a substrate, a metal pad over the substrate, a post-passivation interconnect (PPI) structure over the substrate and electronically connected to the metal pad, a first polymer layer over the PPI structure, an under bump metallurgy (UBM) extending into an opening in the first polymer layer and electronically connected to the PPI structure, and a barrier layer on a top surface of the first polymer layer adjacent to the UBM.