Abstract: A device includes a redistribution structure, a first semiconductor device, a first antenna, and a first conductive pillar on the redistribution structure that are electrically connected to the redistribution structure, an antenna structure over the first semiconductor device, wherein the antenna structure includes a second antenna that is different from the first antenna, wherein the antenna structure includes an external connection bonded to the first conductive pillar, and a molding material extending between the antenna structure and the redistribution structure, the molding material surrounding the first semiconductor device, the first antenna, the external connection, and the first conductive pillar.

Abstract: A semiconductor package and a manufacturing method for the semiconductor package are provided. The semiconductor package has a redistribution layer, at least one die over the redistribution layer, through interlayer vias on the redistribution layer and aside the die and a molding compound encapsulating the die and the through interlayer vias disposed on the redistribution layer. The semiconductor package has connectors connected to the through interlayer vias and a protection film covering the molding compound and the die. The protection film is formed by a printing process.

Abstract: A semiconductor device and manufacturing process are provided wherein a first semiconductor device is electrically connected to redistribution structures. An antenna structure is located on an opposite side of the first semiconductor device from the redistribution structures, and electrical connections separate from the first semiconductor device connect the antenna structure to the redistribution structures.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate, a first redistribution layer (RDL) over a first side of the substrate, one or more semiconductor dies over and electrically coupled to the first RDL, and an encapsulant over the first RDL and around the one or more semiconductor dies. The semiconductor device also includes connectors attached to a second side of the substrate opposing the first side, the connectors being electrically coupled to the first RDL. The semiconductor device further includes a polymer layer on the second side of the substrate, the connectors protruding from the polymer layer above a first surface of the polymer layer distal the substrate. A first portion of the polymer layer contacting the connectors has a first thickness, and a second portion of the polymer layer between adjacent connectors has a second thickness smaller than the first thickness.

Abstract: A method for forming a chip package structure is provided. The method includes forming a conductive pillar over a redistribution structure. The method includes bonding a chip to the redistribution structure. The method includes forming a molding layer over the redistribution structure. The molding layer surrounds the conductive pillar and the chip, and the conductive pillar passes through the molding layer. The method includes forming a cap layer over the molding layer and the conductive pillar. The cap layer has a through hole exposing the conductive pillar, and the cap layer includes fibers. The method includes forming a conductive via structure in the through hole. The conductive via structure is connected to the conductive pillar.

Abstract: A semiconductor device and method for providing an enhanced removal of heat from a semiconductor die within an integrated fan out package on package configuration is presented. In an embodiment a metal layer is formed on a backside of the semiconductor die, and the semiconductor die along and through vias are encapsulated. Portions of the metal layer are exposed and a thermal die is connected to remove heat from the semiconductor die.

Abstract: An interconnect structure and a method of forming an interconnect structure are provided. The interconnect structure is formed over a carrier substrate, upon which a die may also be attached. Upon removal of the carrier substrate and singulation, a first package is formed. A second package may be attached to the first package, wherein the second package may be electrically coupled to through vias formed in the first package.

Abstract: A semiconductor device and method of manufacture are provided whereby an interposer and a first semiconductor device are placed onto a carrier substrate and encapsulated. The interposer comprises a first portion and conductive pillars extending away from the first portion. A redistribution layer located on a first side of the encapsulant electrically connects the conductive pillars to the first semiconductor device.

Abstract: A package structure is provided. The package structure includes a substrate having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The substrate includes a cavity extending from the second surface toward the first surface, and thermal vias extending from a bottom surface of the cavity to the first surface. The package structure also includes at least one electronic device formed in the cavity and thermally coupled to the thermal vias. In addition, the package structure includes an insulating layer formed over the second surface and covering the first electronic device. The insulating layer includes a redistribution layer (RDL) structure electrically connected to the electronic device. The package structure also includes an encapsulating material formed in the cavity, extending along sidewalls of the electronic device and between the electronic device and the insulating layer.

Abstract: A package structure and a formation method of a package structure are provided. The method includes disposing a semiconductor die over a first surface of a redistribution structure. The method also includes forming a first protective layer to surround a portion of the semiconductor die. The method further includes disposing a device element over a second surface of the redistribution structure. The redistribution structure is between the device element and the semiconductor die. In addition, the method includes forming a second protective layer to surround a portion of the device element. The second protective layer is thicker than the first protective layer, and the second protective layer and the first protective layer have different coefficients of thermal expansion.

Abstract: A chip package is provided. The chip package includes a redistribution structure including an insulating layer and a wiring layer. The wiring layer is in the insulating layer. The chip package includes a chip over the redistribution structure and electrically connected to the wiring layer. The chip package includes an interposer substrate over the redistribution structure and the chip, wherein a portion of the chip is in the interposer substrate. The chip package includes a conductive structure between the interposer substrate and the redistribution structure and electrically connected to the wiring layer. The conductive structure includes a conductive bump or a conductive pillar. The chip package includes a molding layer surrounding the interposer substrate and the conductive structure. The molding layer is partially between the interposer substrate and the redistribution structure and partially between the interposer substrate and the chip.

Abstract: A device includes a redistribution structure, a first semiconductor device, a first antenna, and a first conductive pillar on the redistribution structure that are electrically connected to the redistribution structure, an antenna structure over the first semiconductor device, wherein the antenna structure includes a second antenna that is different from the first antenna, wherein the antenna structure includes an external connection bonded to the first conductive pillar, and a molding material extending between the antenna structure and the redistribution structure, the molding material surrounding the first semiconductor device, the first antenna, the external connection, and the first conductive pillar.

Abstract: A redistribution structure includes a first dielectric layer, a pad pattern, and a second dielectric layer. The pad pattern is disposed on the first dielectric layer and includes a pad portion and a peripheral portion. The pad portion is embedded in the first dielectric layer, wherein a lower surface of the pad portion is substantially coplanar with a lower surface of the first dielectric layer. The peripheral portion surrounds the pad portion. The second dielectric layer is disposed on the pad pattern and includes a plurality of extending portions extending through the peripheral portion.

Abstract: An integrated fan out package on package architecture is utilized along with a reference via in order to provide a reference voltage that extends through the InFO-POP architecture. If desired, the reference via may be exposed and then connected to a shield coating that can be used to shield the InFO-POP architecture. The reference via may be exposed by exposing either a top surface or a sidewall of the reference via using one or more singulation processes.

Abstract: A package includes a plurality of dies, a wall structure, an encapsulant, and a redistribution structure. The wall structure surrounds at least one of the dies. The encapsulant includes a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion. The first portion is encircled by the wall structure. The second portion encircles the wall structure. The third portion connects the first portion and the second portion. The redistribution structure is disposed on the encapsulant and is electrically connected to the dies and the wall structure.

Abstract: A semiconductor package is fabricated by attaching a first component to a second component. The first component is assembled by forming a first redistribution structure over a substrate. A through via is then formed over the first redistribution structure, and a die is attached to the first redistribution structure active-side down. The second component includes a second redistribution structure, which is then attached to the through via. A molding compound is deposited between the first redistribution structure and the second redistribution structure and further around the sides of the second component.

Abstract: A semiconductor device has a conductive via laterally separated from the semiconductor, an encapsulant between the semiconductor device and the conductive via, and a mark. The mark is formed from characters that are either cross-free characters or else have a overlap count of less than two. In another embodiment the mark is formed using a wobble scan methodology. By forming marks as described, defects from the marking process may be reduced or eliminated.

Abstract: Structures and methods of forming fan-out packages are provided. The packages described herein may include a cavity substrate, one or more semiconductor devices located in a cavity of the cavity substrate, and one or more redistribution structures. Embodiments include a cavity preformed in a cavity substrate. Various devices, such as integrated circuit dies, packages, or the like, may be placed in the cavity. Redistribution structures may also be formed.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a package includes: a first redistribution structure; a first integrated circuit die connected to the first redistribution structure; a ring-shaped substrate surrounding the first integrated circuit die, the ring-shaped substrate connected to the first redistribution structure, the ring-shaped substrate including a core and conductive vias extending through the core; a encapsulant surrounding the ring-shaped substrate and the first integrated circuit die, the encapsulant extending through the ring-shaped substrate; and a second redistribution structure on the encapsulant, the second redistribution structure connected to the first redistribution structure through the conductive vias of the ring-shaped substrate.

Abstract: An integrated circuit package and a method of forming the same are provided. A method includes forming a conductive column over a carrier. An integrated circuit die is attached to the carrier, the integrated circuit die being disposed adjacent the conductive column. An encapsulant is formed around the conductive column and the integrated circuit die. The carrier is removed to expose a first surface of the conductive column and a second surface of the encapsulant. A polymer material is formed over the first surface and the second surface. The polymer material is cured to form an annular-shaped structure. An inner edge of the annular-shaped structure overlaps the first surface in a plan view. An outer edge of the annular-shaped structure overlaps the second surface in the plan view.