Abstract: A conductive electrode pad is formed on a partial area of an insulating surface. An insulating film covers the electrode pad. The insulating film has an opening exposing at least a partial upper surface of the electrode pad. A barrier layer of conductive material is formed on the partial upper surface exposed on the bottom of the opening and on the surface of the insulating film near the opening. A conductive bump is adhered to the barrier layer. A step is formed on the surface of a layer under the barrier layer between an outer periphery of the barrier layer and an outer periphery of the opening.

Abstract: A method of solidifying a liquid oil without heating the liquid oil. The method utilizes a solidifying agent for liquid oil which includes a gel-in-oil forming material (I) and a temporarily protective material (II) for the gel forming material (I), the solidifying agent sealed in a heat resistive container being heated as sealed therein and then mixed with the liquid oil.