Abstract: A molding apparatus is configured for molding a semiconductor device and includes a lower mold and an upper mold. The lower mold is configured to carry the semiconductor device. The upper mold is disposed above the lower mold for receiving the semiconductor device and includes a mold part and a dynamic part. The mold part is configured to cover the upper surface of the semiconductor device. The dynamic part is disposed around a device receiving region of the upper mold and configured to move relatively to the mold part. A molding method and a molded semiconductor device are also provided.

Abstract: A molding apparatus is configured for molding a semiconductor device and includes a lower mold and an upper mold. The lower mold is configured to carry the semiconductor device. The upper mold is disposed above the lower mold for receiving the semiconductor device and includes a mold part and a dynamic part. The mold part is configured to cover the upper surface of the semiconductor device. The dynamic part is disposed around a device receiving region of the upper mold and configured to move relatively to the mold part. A molding method and a molded semiconductor device are also provided.

Abstract: Three-dimensional integrated circuit (3DIC) structures and methods of forming the same are provided. A 3DIC structure includes a semiconductor package, a first package substrate, a molded underfill layer and a thermal interface material. The semiconductor package is disposed over and electrically connected to the first package substrate through a plurality of first bumps. The semiconductor package includes at least one semiconductor die and an encapsulation layer aside the semiconductor die. The molded underfill layer surrounds the plurality of first bumps and a sidewall of the semiconductor package, and has a substantially planar top surface. The CTE of the molded underfill layer is different from the CTE of the encapsulation layer of the semiconductor package. The thermal interface material is disposed over the semiconductor package.

Abstract: Three-dimensional integrated circuit (3DIC) structures and methods of forming the same are provided. A 3DIC structure includes a semiconductor package, a first package substrate, a molded underfill layer and a thermal interface material. The semiconductor package is disposed over and electrically connected to the first package substrate through a plurality of first bumps. The semiconductor package includes at least one semiconductor die and an encapsulation layer aside the semiconductor die. The molded underfill layer surrounds the plurality of first bumps and a sidewall of the semiconductor package, and has a substantially planar top surface. The CTE of the molded underfill layer is different from the CTE of the encapsulation layer of the semiconductor package. The thermal interface material is disposed over the semiconductor package.

Abstract: Three-dimensional integrated circuit (3DIC) structures and methods of forming the same are provided. A 3DIC structure includes a semiconductor package, a first package substrate, a molded underfill layer and a thermal interface material. The semiconductor package is disposed over and electrically connected to the first package substrate through a plurality of first bumps. The semiconductor package includes at least one semiconductor die and an encapsulation layer aside the semiconductor die. The molded underfill layer surrounds the plurality of first bumps and a sidewall of the semiconductor package, and has a substantially planar top surface. The CTE of the molded underfill layer is different from the CTE of the encapsulation layer of the semiconductor package. The thermal interface material is disposed over the semiconductor package.

Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments, a package-on-package (PoP) structure includes a first semiconductor package having a first side and a second side opposing the first side, a second semiconductor package having a first side and a second side opposing the first side, and a plurality of inter-package connector coupled between the first side of the first semiconductor package and the first side of the second semiconductor package. The PoP structure further includes a first molding material on the second side of the first semiconductor package. The second side of the second semiconductor package is substantially free of the first molding material.

Abstract: A molding apparatus is configured for molding a semiconductor device and includes a lower mold and an upper mold. The lower mold is configured to carry the semiconductor device. The upper mold is disposed above the lower mold for receiving the semiconductor device and includes a mold part and a dynamic part. The mold part is configured to cover the upper surface of the semiconductor device. The dynamic part is disposed around a device receiving region of the upper mold and configured to move relatively to the mold part. A molding method and a molded semiconductor device are also provided.

Abstract: A semiconductor device including a chip package, a dielectric structure, and a first antenna pattern is provided. The dielectric structure is disposed on the chip package and includes a cavity and a vent in communication with the cavity. The first antenna pattern is disposed on the dielectric structure, wherein the chip package is electrically coupled to the first antenna pattern, and the cavity of the dielectric structure is disposed between the chip package and the first antenna pattern.

Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments, a package-on-package (PoP) structure includes a first semiconductor package having a first side and a second side opposing the first side, a second semiconductor package having a first side and a second side opposing the first side, and a plurality of inter-package connector coupled between the first side of the first semiconductor package and the first side of the second semiconductor package. The PoP structure further includes a first molding material on the second side of the first semiconductor package. The second side of the second semiconductor package is substantially free of the first molding material.

Abstract: A miniature image pickup module and a manufacturing method are provided. The manufacturing method includes the following steps. In a step (a), a substrate with two vertical conductor lines is provided. In a step (b), a photosensitive element is provided. The photosensitive element is fixed on the substrate. The two vertical conductor lines are penetrated through two openings of the photosensitive element. Moreover, first ends of the vertical conductor lines are located away from the substrate and partially exposed to a top surface of the photosensitive element. In a step (c), the first ends of the vertical conductor lines are electrically connected with the corresponding bonding pads. In a step (d), a lens module is fixed on the substrate to cover a top side of the photosensitive element, so that the miniature image pickup module is manufactured.

Abstract: A semiconductor device including a chip package, a dielectric structure and a first antenna pattern is provided. The dielectric structure disposed on the chip package and includes a cavity and a vent in communication with the cavity. The first antenna pattern disposed on the dielectric structure, wherein the chip package is electrically coupled to the first antenna pattern, and the cavity of the dielectric structure is disposed between the chip package and the first antenna pattern. A manufacturing method of a semiconductor device is also provided.

Abstract: A package and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. The package includes a first die, a second die, a third die, an encapsulant, and a redistribution layer (RDL) structure. The first die and the second die are disposed side by side. The third die is disposed on the first die and the second die to electrically connect the first die and the second die. The encapsulant laterally encapsulates the first die, the second die, and the third die and fills in a gap between the first die, the second die, and the third die. The RDL structure is disposed on the third die and the encapsulant.

Abstract: A semiconductor device including a chip package, a dielectric structure and a first antenna pattern is provided. The dielectric structure disposed on the chip package and includes a cavity and a vent in communication with the cavity. The first antenna pattern disposed on the dielectric structure, wherein the chip package is electrically coupled to the first antenna pattern, and the cavity of the dielectric structure is disposed between the chip package and the first antenna pattern. A manufacturing method of a semiconductor device is also provided.

Abstract: A method includes attaching a first semiconductor package on a carrier, wherein the first semiconductor package comprises a plurality of stacked semiconductor dies and a plurality of contact pads, depositing a first molding compound layer over the carrier, wherein the first semiconductor package is embedded in the first molding compound layer, forming a plurality of vias over the plurality of contact pads, attaching a semiconductor die on the first molding compound layer, depositing a second molding compound layer over the carrier, wherein the semiconductor die and the plurality of vias are embedded in the second molding compound layer, forming an interconnect structure over the second molding compound layer and forming a plurality of bumps over the interconnect structure.

Abstract: An integrated fan-out (InFO) package includes at least one die, a plurality of conductive structures, an encapsulant, an enhancement layer, and a redistribution structure. The die has an active surface and includes a plurality of conductive posts on the active surface. The conductive structures surround the die. The encapsulant partially encapsulates the die. The enhancement layer is over the encapsulant. A top surface of the enhancement layer is substantially coplanar with top surfaces of the conductive posts and the conductive structures. A material of the enhancement layer is different from a material of the encapsulant. A roughness of an interface between the encapsulant and the enhancement layer is larger than a roughness of the top surface of the enhancement layer. The redistribution structure is over the enhancement layer and is electrically connected to the conductive structures and the die.

Abstract: A semiconductor package and a manufacturing method for the semiconductor package are provided. The semiconductor package includes a chip, a molding compound, and a dielectric layer. The chip has a connector thereon. The molding compound encapsulates the chip, wherein a surface of the molding compound is substantially lower than an active surface of the chip. The dielectric layer is disposed over the chip and the molding compound, wherein the dielectric layer has a planar surface, and a material of the dielectric layer is different from a material of the molding compound.

Abstract: An integrated fan-out (InFO) package includes at least one die, a plurality of conductive structures, an encapsulant, an enhancement layer, and a redistribution structure. The die has an active surface and includes a plurality of conductive posts on the active surface. The conductive structures surround the die. The encapsulant partially encapsulates the die. The enhancement layer is over the encapsulant. A top surface of the enhancement layer is substantially coplanar with top surfaces of the conductive posts and the conductive structures. A material of the enhancement layer is different from a material of the encapsulant. A roughness of an interface between the encapsulant and the enhancement layer is larger than a roughness of the top surface of the enhancement layer. The redistribution structure is over the enhancement layer and is electrically connected to the conductive structures and the die.

Abstract: Embodiments of a lid covering a device die improving heat dissipation for a die package are described. Trenches are formed on the bottom side of a lid to increase surface area for heat dissipation. Various embodiments of the trenches on the lid are described. The layout and design of the trenches could be optimized to meet the heat dissipation need of the device die(s). By using the lid with trenches, heat dissipation efficiency is improved and the amount of thermal interface material (TIM) could be reduced. In addition, the selection of thermal interface materials for the lid is widened.

Abstract: A semiconductor package and a manufacturing method for the semiconductor package are provided. The semiconductor package includes a chip, a molding compound, and a dielectric layer. The chip has a connector thereon. The molding compound encapsulates the chip, wherein a surface of the molding compound is substantially lower than an active surface of the chip. The dielectric layer is disposed over the chip and the molding compound, wherein the dielectric layer has a planar surface, and a material of the dielectric layer is different from a material of the molding compound.

Abstract: A method includes attaching a first semiconductor package on a carrier, wherein the first semiconductor package comprises a plurality of stacked semiconductor dies and a plurality of contact pads, depositing a first molding compound layer over the carrier, wherein the first semiconductor package is embedded in the first molding compound layer, forming a plurality of vias over the plurality of contact pads, attaching a semiconductor die on the first molding compound layer, depositing a second molding compound layer over the carrier, wherein the semiconductor die and the plurality of vias are embedded in the second molding compound layer, forming an interconnect structure over the second molding compound layer and forming a plurality of bumps over the interconnect structure.