Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to provide a semiconductor device including a semiconductor chip formed of a conductive material, a connector terminal around the semiconductor chip, which is formed of a same material for forming the semiconductor chip, an insulating member for electrically insulating the semiconductor chip from the connector terminal, and a first connection member for electrically coupling the semiconductor chip with the connector terminal Simplified step of manufacturing the connector terminal may further simplify the steps of manufacturing the semiconductor device.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to provide a semiconductor device including a semiconductor chip formed of a conductive material, a connector terminal around the semiconductor chip, which is formed of a same material for forming the semiconductor chip, an insulating member for electrically insulating the semiconductor chip from the connector terminal, and a first connection member for electrically coupling the semiconductor chip with the connector terminal. Simplified step of manufacturing the connector terminal may further simplify the steps of manufacturing the semiconductor device.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention include a semiconductor device and a fabrication method therefor, the semiconductor device including a first semiconductor chip disposed on a substrate, a first sealing resin sealing the first semiconductor chip, a built-in semiconductor device disposed on the first sealing resin, and a second sealing resin sealing the first sealing resin and the built-in semiconductor device and covering a side surface of the substrate. According to an aspect of the present invention, it is possible to provide a high-quality semiconductor device and a fabrication method therefor, in which downsizing and cost reduction can be realized.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention include a semiconductor device and a fabrication method therefor, the semiconductor device including a first semiconductor chip disposed on a substrate, a first sealing resin sealing the first semiconductor chip, a built-in semiconductor device disposed on the first sealing resin, and a second sealing resin sealing the first sealing resin and the built-in semiconductor device and covering a side surface of the substrate. According to an aspect of the present invention, it is possible to provide a high-quality semiconductor device and a fabrication method therefor, in which downsizing and cost reduction can be realized.

Abstract: This invention provides an anti-inflammatory agent or the like which is safer and less adverse and has the great effectiveness to prevent and treat arthritis, or the like. An anti-inflammatory agent or the like in this invention is characterized by comprising anthocyanidin and gingerol as an active substance. Also, the abovementioned anthocyanidin and gingerol are preferably extracted from red ginger.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a semiconductor device includes: mounting a semiconductor chip on a substrate; forming an upper connection terminal on a side of the substrate on which the semiconductor chip is mounted; forming a resin seal portion that seals the semiconductor chip and the upper connection terminal so that an upper surface of the upper connection terminal is exposed; and shaping the upper connection terminal so that the upper surface of the upper connection terminal becomes lower than an upper surface of the resin seal portion.

Abstract: Structures, methods, and systems for assessing bonding of electrodes in FCB packaging are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method comprises mounting a semiconductor chip with a plurality of first electrodes of a first shape to a mounted portion with a second electrode of a second shape, wherein the second shape is different from the first shape, bonding a respective on of the plurality of first electrodes and the second electrode using a first solder bump, generating an X-ray image of the first solder bump, and determining an acceptability of the bonding of the respective one of the plurality of first electrodes and the second electrode based on the X-ray image of the first solder bump.

Abstract: The present invention include a semiconductor device and a method therefor, the method includes disposing a sheet-shaped resin at a side opposite to the chip mounting portion mounting semiconductor chips to be mounted on the chip mounting portion, and forming a resin sealing portion between the sheet-shaped resin and the chip mounting portion, to seal the semiconductor chips. According to an aspect of the present invention, it is possible to provide a semiconductor device and a fabrication method therefor, by which it is possible to reduce the size of the package and to prevent the generation of an unfilled portion in a resin sealing portion or a filler-removed portion or to prevent the exposure of wire from the resin sealing portion.

Abstract: The present invention provides a semiconductor device and a fabrication method therefor, the semiconductor device including a first semiconductor chip disposed on a substrate, a first sealing resin sealing the first semiconductor chip, a built-in semiconductor device disposed on the first sealing resin, and a second sealing resin sealing the first sealing resin and the built-in semiconductor device and covering a side surface of the substrate. According to an aspect of the present invention, it is possible to provide a high-quality semiconductor device and a fabrication method therefor, in which downsizing and cost reduction can be realized.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a semiconductor device is disclosed. As a part of the method, one surface of a substrate is molded with resin where the substrate and the resin are heated in a first heating process and maintained in a flat condition. The substrate and the resin are returned to room temperature while being maintained in the flat condition after the first heating process. The resin is cut after the substrate and the resin are returned to room temperature from a surface of the resin that is opposite the surface of the resin where the substrate contacts the resin. The substrate is left intact when the resin is cut. Thereafter, the substrate is separated.

Abstract: A carrier for a stacked-type semiconductor device includes an accommodating section for accommodating stacked semiconductor devices, guide portions guiding the stacked semiconductor devices, and grooves through which a fluid may flow to the accommodating section and to sides of the stacked semiconductor devices. These grooves facilitate the flow of gas or liquid on the sides of the accommodating sections, and it is thus expected that the flow of hot wind during the reflow process and cleaning liquid during the cleaning process can be facilitated. This improves the production yield and the cleaning effects. Holes for connecting the accommodating section to the outside may be provided at corners of the accommodating section. Gas may be guided from the lower side of the accommodating section, so that heat can be efficiently applied to the semiconductor devices and bonding failures therebetween can be reduced.

Abstract: A semiconductor device is provided that includes a semiconductor chip, a plurality of solder bumps that electrically couple the semiconductor chip to the outside, and a metal bump being provided on the surface of each first solder bump which is at least a part of the plurality of solder bumps and being made of a metal having a melting point higher than that of the first solder bump. The wettability of the first solder bump is improved as each metal bump serves as a core when the corresponding first solder bump melts. Thus, the connection reliability of the first solder bump can be improved.

Abstract: The present invention include a semiconductor device and a method therefore, the method includes disposing a sheet-shaped resin at a side opposite to the chip mounting portion mounting semiconductor chips to be mounted on the chip mounting portion, and forming a resin sealing portion between the sheet-shaped resin and the chip mounting portion, to seal the semiconductor chips. According to an aspect of the present invention, it is possible to provide a semiconductor device and a fabrication method therefore, by which it is possible to reduce the size of the package and to prevent the generation of an unfilled portion in a resin sealing portion or a filler-removed portion or to prevent the exposure of wire from the resin sealing portion.

Abstract: Structures, methods, and systems for assessing bonding of electrodes in FCB packaging are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method comprises mounting a semiconductor chip with a plurality of first electrodes of a first shape to a mounted portion with a second electrode of a second shape, wherein the second shape is different from the first shape, bonding a respective on of the plurality of first electrodes and the second electrode using a first solder bump, generating an X-ray image of the first solder bump, and determining an acceptability of the bonding of the respective one of the plurality of first electrodes and the second electrode based on the X-ray image of the first solder bump.

Abstract: In the sliding portable telephone of the present invention, on the surface of the base housing, a photoconductive member is placed along a boundary line between a first surface region which is exposed when the slide housing is placed at the open position and a second surface region which is covered by the slide housing, a light emitting element for emitting light toward an end part of the photoconductive member on the second surface region side is arranged inside the base housing. The slide housing is provided with a reflecting plate reflecting light which has passed through the photoconductive member toward an end part of the photoconductive member on the first surface region side at a position opposed to a surface of the photoconductive member when the slide housing is placed at the open position.

Abstract: The present invention provides a semiconductor device and a fabrication method therefor, the semiconductor device including a first semiconductor chip disposed on a substrate, a first sealing resin sealing the first semiconductor chip, a built-in semiconductor device disposed on the first sealing resin, and a second sealing resin sealing the first sealing resin and the built-in semiconductor device and covering a side surface of the substrate. According to an aspect of the present invention, it is possible to provide a high-quality semiconductor device and a fabrication method therefor, in which downsizing and cost reduction can be realized.

Abstract: A stacked type semiconductor device includes semiconductor devices, interposers by which the semiconductor devices are stacked, the interposers having electrodes provided on sides thereof, and a connection substrate connecting the electrodes together. The electrodes provided on the sides of the interposers may be connected to the connection substrate by one of an electrically conductive adhesive or an anisotropically conductive film.

Abstract: A carrier for a stacked type semiconductor device includes a lower carrier having a first accommodating portion that accommodates a first semiconductor device, and an upper carrier having a second accommodating portion that accommodates a second semiconductor device stacked on the first semiconductor device so as to be placed in position on the first semiconductor device. It is thus possible to eliminate an additional device used for stacking the semiconductor device, and thereby reduce the cost.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to provide a semiconductor device including a semiconductor chip formed of a conductive material, a connector terminal around the semiconductor chip, which is formed of a same material for forming the semiconductor chip, an insulating member for electrically insulating the semiconductor chip from the connector terminal, and a first connection member for electrically coupling the semiconductor chip with the connector terminal. Simplified step of manufacturing the connector terminal may further simplify the steps of manufacturing the semiconductor device.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a semiconductor device is disclosed. As a part of the method, one surface of a substrate is molded with resin where the substrate and the resin are heated in a first heating process and maintained in a flat condition. The substrate and the resin are returned to room temperature while being maintained in the flat condition after the first heating process. The resin is cut after the substrate and the resin are returned to room temperature from a surface of the resin that is opposite the surface of the resin where the substrate contacts the resin. The substrate is left intact when the resin is cut. Thereafter, the substrate is separated.