Abstract: A package structure includes a first dielectric layer, a first semiconductor device over the first dielectric layer, a first redistribution line in the first dielectric layer, a second dielectric layer over the first semiconductor device, a second semiconductor device over the second dielectric layer, a second redistribution line in the second dielectric layer, a conductive through-via over the first dielectric layer and electrically connected to the first redistribution line, a conductive ball over the conductive through-via and electrically connected to the second redistribution line, and a molding material. The molding material surrounds the first semiconductor device, the conductive through-via, and the conductive ball, wherein a top of the conductive ball is higher than a top of the molding material.

Abstract: A package structure and a method of forming the same are provided. The package structure includes a package substrate, a semiconductor chip disposed over the package substrate, and an integrated device located below and bonded to the lower surface of the semiconductor chip. The semiconductor chip has a lower surface facing the package substrate and is electrically connected to the package substrate through conductive structures. The integrated device is laterally surrounded by the conductive structures, and the integrated device and the conductive structures are located within boundaries of the semiconductor chip when viewed in a direction perpendicular to the lower surface of the semiconductor chip.

Abstract: A package structure and a method of forming the same are provided. The package structure includes a package substrate, an interposer substrate, a first semiconductor device, and a second semiconductor device. The interposer substrate is disposed over the package substrate and includes a silicon substrate. The interposer substrate has a bottom surface facing and adjacent to the package substrate, a top surface opposite the bottom surface, and a cavity formed on the top surface. The first semiconductor device is disposed on the top surface of the interposer substrate. The second semiconductor device is received in the cavity and electrically connected to the first semiconductor device and/or the interposer substrate.

Abstract: Semiconductor devices and methods of manufacture are provided wherein multiple integrated passive devices are integrated together utilizing an integrated fan out process in order to form a larger device with a smaller footprint. In particular embodiments the multiple integrated passive devices are capacitors which, once stacked together, can be utilized to provide a larger overall capacitance than any single passive device can obtain with a similar footprint.

Abstract: A method includes forming a redistribution structure, which formation process includes forming a plurality of dielectric layers over a carrier, forming a plurality of redistribution lines extending into the plurality of dielectric layers, and forming a reinforcing patch over the carrier. The method further includes bonding a package component to the redistribution structure, with the package component having a peripheral region overlapping a portion of the reinforcing patch. And de-bonding the redistribution structure and the first package component from the carrier.

Abstract: A semiconductor package structure includes a redistribution (RDL) layer, a first chip, at least one second chip, an encapsulant and a third chip. The redistribution layer has a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other. The first chip is over the first surface of the redistribution layer and electrically connected to the redistribution layer. The second chip is over the first surface of the redistribution layer. The second chip includes a plurality of through via structures. The encapsulant is over the first surface of the distribution layer, wherein the encapsulant surrounds the first chip and the second chip. The third chip is over the encapsulant and electrically connected to the first chip through the through via structures of the second chip and the redistribution layer.

Abstract: A method includes forming a redistribution structure over a carrier, the redistribution structure having conductive features on a surface of the redistribution structure distal the carrier; forming a conductive pillar over the surface of the redistribution structure; attaching a die to the surface of the redistribution structure adjacent to the conductive pillar, where die connectors of the die are electrically coupled to the conductive features of the redistribution structure; and attaching a pre-made substrate to the conductive pillar through a conductive joint, where the conductive joint is on the conductive pillar and comprises a different material from the conductive pillar, where the conductive joint and the conductive pillar electrically couple the redistribution structure to the pre-made substrate.

Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a semiconductor die, a redistribution circuit structure, a supporting structure and a protective layer. The redistribution circuit structure is located on and electrically coupled to the semiconductor die. The supporting structure is located on an outer surface of the redistribution circuit structure, wherein the supporting structure is overlapped with at least a part of the semiconductor die or has a sidewall substantially aligned with a sidewall of the semiconductor die in a vertical projection on the redistribution circuit structure along a stacking direction of the redistribution circuit structure and the supporting structure. The protective layer is located on the supporting structure, wherein the supporting structure is sandwiched between the protective layer and the redistribution circuit structure.

Abstract: A package structure and a method of forming the same are provided. The package structure includes a package substrate, an interposer substrate over the package substrate, and multiple semiconductor devices over the interposer substrate. The interposer substrate also has one or more cavities to receive or accommodate additional semiconductor devices that are not allowed to be mounted on the surface of the interposer substrate. The cavities enable a thinner overall package structure. Some semiconductor devices received in the interposer substrate cavities may also be electrically connected to the interposer substrate and/or the semiconductor devices over the interposer substrate in order to improve the electrical performance of the overall package structure.

Abstract: A method includes: bonding a plurality of interposer dies to a first redistribution layer (RDL), each of the interposer dies comprising a substrate and a second RDL below the substrate; encapsulating the first RDL and the interposer dies; reducing a thickness of the substrate of each of the interposer dies; and electrically coupling the interposer dies to a first semiconductor die.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor structure forming a redistribution layer (RDL); forming a conductive pad over the RDL; performing a first electrical test through the conductive pad; bonding a first die over the RDL by a connector; disposing a first underfill material to surround the connector; performing a second electrical test through the conductive pad; disposing a second die over the first die and the conductive pad; and disposing a second underfill material to surround the second die, wherein the conductive pad is at least partially in contact with the second underfill material, and is protruded from the RDL during the first electrical test and the second electrical test.

Abstract: A package structure includes a first dielectric layer, a first semiconductor device over the first dielectric layer, a first redistribution line in the first dielectric layer, a second dielectric layer over the first semiconductor device, a second semiconductor device over the second dielectric layer, a second redistribution line in the second dielectric layer, a conductive through-via over the first dielectric layer and electrically connected to the first redistribution line, a conductive ball over the conductive through-via and electrically connected to the second redistribution line, and a molding material. The molding material surrounds the first semiconductor device, the conductive through-via, and the conductive ball, wherein a top of the conductive ball is higher than a top of the molding material.

Abstract: Multi-chip wafer level packages and methods of forming the same are provided. A multi-chip wafer level package includes a first tier and a second tier. The first tier includes a first redistribution layer structure and at least one chip over the first redistribution layer structure. The second tier includes a second redistribution layer structure and at least two other chips over the second redistribution layer structure. The first tier is bonded to the second tier with the at least one chip being in physical contact with the second redistribution layer structure. The total number of connectors of the at least two other chips is greater than the total number of connectors of the at least one chip.

Abstract: A package structure and a method of forming the same are provided. The package structure includes a package substrate, a semiconductor chip over the package substrate, and at least one integrated device integrated with the semiconductor chip. The integrated device is integrated directly beneath the semiconductor chip in order to facilitate signal transmission.

Abstract: A method includes forming a redistribution structure, which formation process includes forming a plurality of dielectric layers over a carrier, forming a plurality of redistribution lines extending into the plurality of dielectric layers, and forming a reinforcing patch over the carrier. The method further includes bonding a package component to the redistribution structure, with the package component having a peripheral region overlapping a portion of the reinforcing patch. And de-bonding the redistribution structure and the first package component from the carrier.

Abstract: An integrated circuit package integrates a photonic die (oDie) and an electronic die (eDie). More specifically, the integrated circuit package may include a plurality of redistribution layers communicatively coupled to at least one of the oDie and/or the eDie, where molded material at least partially surrounds the at least one of the oDie and/or the eDie.

Abstract: A method of forming a package structure includes the following steps. A first package structure is formed. The first package structure is connected to a second package structure. The method of forming the first package structure includes the following steps. A redistribution layer (RDL) structure is formed. A die is bonded to the RDL structure. The RDL structure is electrically connected to the die. A through via is formed on the RDL structure and laterally aside the die. An encapsulant is formed to laterally encapsulate the through via and the die. A protection layer is formed over the encapsulant and the die. A cap is formed on the through via and laterally aside the protection layer, wherein the cap has a top surface higher than a top surface of the encapsulant and lower than a top surface of the protection layer. The cap is removed from the first package structure.

Abstract: An embodiment a structure including a first semiconductor device bonded to a first side of a first redistribution structure by first conductive connectors, the first semiconductor device comprising a first plurality of passive elements formed on a first substrate, the first redistribution structure comprising a plurality of dielectric layers with metallization patterns therein, the metallization patterns of the first redistribution structure being electrically coupled to the first plurality of passive elements, a second semiconductor device bonded to a second side of the first redistribution structure by second conductive connectors, the second side of the first redistribution structure being opposite the first side of the first redistribution structure, the second semiconductor device comprising a second plurality of passive elements formed on a second substrate, the metallization patterns of the first redistribution structure being electrically coupled to the second plurality of passive elements.

Abstract: An embodiment is a structure including a first semiconductor device and a second semiconductor device, a first set of conductive connectors mechanically and electrically bonding the first semiconductor device and the second semiconductor device, a first underfill between the first and second semiconductor devices and surrounding the first set of conductive connectors, a first encapsulant on at least sidewalls of the first and second semiconductor devices and the first underfill, and a second set of conductive connectors electrically coupled to the first semiconductor device, the second set of conductive connectors being on an opposite side of the first semiconductor device as the first set of conductive connectors.

Abstract: A method for forming a chip package is provided. The method includes forming a plurality of conductive structures over a carrier substrate. The method also includes disposing a semiconductor die over the carrier substrate such that the conductive ti structures surround the semiconductor die. The method further includes disposing a shielding element over the semiconductor die and the conductive structures. The shielding element is electrically connected to the conductive structures.