Abstract: Disclosed herein are recombinant baculoviruses suitable for detecting the presence of arthropod-borne viruses in a biological sample of a test subject. The information derived from the detection may also be used to render a diagnosis on whether the test subject is infected with the arthropod-borne viruses or not, so that proper course of treatment may be assigned to the subject.

Abstract: Semiconductor device packages, packaging methods, and packaged semiconductor devices are disclosed. In some embodiments, a package for a semiconductor device includes an integrated circuit die mounting region and a molding material disposed around the integrated circuit die mounting region. An interconnect structure is disposed over the molding material and the integrated circuit die mounting region. A protection pattern is disposed in a perimeter region of the package. The protection pattern includes a conductive feature.

Abstract: A package structure includes a first die, a second die, an insulation structure, a through via, a dielectric layer and a redistribution layer. The second die is electrically bonded to the first die. The insulation structure is disposed on the first die and laterally surrounds the second die. The through via penetrates through the insulation structure to electrically connect to the first die. The through via includes a first barrier layer and a conductive post on the first barrier layer. The dielectric layer is on the second die and the insulation structure. The redistribution layer is embedded in the dielectric layer and electrically connected to the through via. The redistribution layer includes a second barrier layer and a conductive layer on the second barrier layer. The conductive layer of the redistribution layer is in contact with the conductive post of the through via.

Abstract: A semiconductor structure and the manufacturing method thereof are provided. A semiconductor structure includes a first semiconductor die, a second semiconductor die, an insulating layer, and a first dual-damascene connector electrically connected to the first semiconductor die. The first semiconductor die includes a first bonding surface including a die attaching region and a peripheral region connected to the die attaching region. The second semiconductor die is electrically connected to the first semiconductor die, and a second bonding surface of the second semiconductor die is bonded to the first bonding surface in the die attaching region. The insulating layer disposed on the first bonding surface in the peripheral region extends along sidewalls of the second semiconductor die. The first dual-damascene connector includes a first portion disposed on the insulating layer, and a second portion penetrating through the insulating layer and landing on the first bonding surface in the peripheral region.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device structure includes forming a bond or joint between a first device and a second device. The first device comprises an integrated passive device (IPD) and a first contact pad disposed over the IPD. The second device comprises a second contact pad. The first contact pad has a first surface with first lateral extents. The second contact pad has a second surface with second lateral extents. The width of the second lateral extents is less than the width of the first lateral extents. The joint structure includes the first contact pad, the second contact pad, and a solder layer interposed therebetween. The solder layer has tapered sidewalls extending in a direction away from the first surface of the first contact pad to the second surface of the second contact pad. At least one of the first surface or the second surface is substantially planar.

Abstract: A kit for forming a data center comprising a first rack, a second rack, a first support having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the first support configured to be secured to the floor at the first end, a cooling frame having a cooling unit received therein, the cooling frame having a first face and a second face opposite the first face, the cooling frame configured to be secured to the second end of the first support, a first distribution frame having a first plurality of support arms extending therefrom, the first distribution frame configured to be coupled to the first face of the cooling frame, and a second distribution frame having a second plurality of support arms extending therefrom, the second distribution frame configured to be coupled to the second face of the cooling frame.

Abstract: Provided is a package structure including a photonic die, an electronic die, a conductive layer, a circuit substrate, and an underfill. The electronic die is bonded on a front side of the photonic die. The conductive layer is disposed on a back side of the photonic die. The conductive layer includes a plurality of conductive pads and a dam structure between the conductive pads and a first sidewall of the photonic die. The circuit substrate is bonded on the back side of the photonic die through a plurality of connectors and the conductive pads. The underfill laterally encapsulates the connectors, the conductive pads, and the dam structure. The underfill at the first sidewall of the photonic die has a first height, the underfill at a second sidewall of the photonic die has a second height, and the first height is lower than the second height.

Abstract: A die stack structure includes an interconnection structure, a logic die, a control die, a first insulating encapsulant, a dummy die, a memory cube and a second insulating encapsulant. The logic die is electrically connected to the interconnection structure. The logic die comprises a first dielectric bonding structure. The control die is laterally separated from the logic die and electrically connected to the interconnection structure. The first insulating encapsulant laterally encapsulates the logic die and the control die. The dummy die is stacked on the logic die, the logic die is located between the interconnection structure and the dummy die, the dummy die comprises a second dielectric bonding structure, and a bonding interface is located between the first dielectric bonding structure and the second dielectric bonding structure. The memory cube is stacked on and electrically connected to the control die, wherein the control die is located between the interconnection structure and the memory cube.

Abstract: A die stack structure includes an interconnection structure, a logic die, a control die, a first insulating encapsulant, a dummy die, a memory cube and a second insulating encapsulant. The logic die is electrically connected to the interconnection structure. The logic die comprises a first dielectric bonding structure. The control die is laterally separated from the logic die and electrically connected to the interconnection structure. The first insulating encapsulant laterally encapsulates the logic die and the control die. The dummy die is stacked on the logic die, the logic die is located between the interconnection structure and the dummy die, the dummy die comprises a second dielectric bonding structure, and a bonding interface is located between the first dielectric bonding structure and the second dielectric bonding structure. The memory cube is stacked on and electrically connected to the control die, wherein the control die is located between the interconnection structure and the memory cube.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of a semiconductor structure includes covering first and second semiconductor dies with an insulating encapsulant. The first semiconductor die includes an active surface accessibly exposed by the insulating encapsulant and a first conductive terminal distributed at the active surface. The second semiconductor die includes an active surface accessibly exposed by the insulating encapsulant and a second conductive terminal distributed at the active surface. A redistribution circuit layer is formed on the insulating encapsulant and the active surfaces of the first and second semiconductor dies. A conductive trace of the redistribution circuit layer is electrically connected from the first semiconductor die and meanderingly extends to the second semiconductor die, and a ratio of a total length of the conductive trace to a top width of the insulating encapsulant between the first and second semiconductor dies ranges from about 3 to about 10.

Abstract: Semiconductor device packages, packaging methods, and packaged semiconductor devices are disclosed. In some embodiments, a package for a semiconductor device includes an integrated circuit die mounting region and a molding material disposed around the integrated circuit die mounting region. An interconnect structure is disposed over the molding material and the integrated circuit die mounting region. A protection pattern is disposed in a perimeter region of the package. The protection pattern includes a conductive feature.

Abstract: Mechanisms for forming a semiconductor device are provided. The semiconductor device includes a contact pad over a substrate. The semiconductor device also includes a passivation layer over the substrate and a first portion of the contact pad, and a second portion of the contact pad is exposed through an opening. The semiconductor device further includes a post-passivation interconnect layer over the passivation layer and coupled to the second portion of the contact pad. In addition, the semiconductor device includes a bump over the post-passivation interconnect layer and outside of the opening. The semiconductor device also includes a diffusion barrier layer physically insulating the bump from the post-passivation interconnect layer while electrically connecting the bump to the post-passivation interconnect layer.

Abstract: A kit for forming a data center comprising a first rack, a second rack, a first support having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the first support configured to be secured to the floor at the first end, a cooling frame having a cooling unit received therein, the cooling frame having a first face and a second face opposite the first face, the cooling frame configured to be secured to the second end of the first support, a first distribution frame having a first plurality of support arms extending therefrom, the first distribution frame configured to be coupled to the first face of the cooling frame, and a second distribution frame having a second plurality of support arms extending therefrom, the second distribution frame configured to be coupled to the second face of the cooling frame.

Abstract: A chimeric signal peptide for protein expression includes an N-region, a hydrophobic region, and a C-region, wherein the N-region and the C-region are from a same signal peptide of a first protein and the hydrophobic region is from a signal peptide of a second protein, wherein the first protein is different from the second protein. The first and second protein are independently selected from the group consisting of BM40, IL2, HA, Insulin, CD33, IFNA2, IgGK leader, AZU, and SEAP.

Abstract: Methods of forming a super high density metal-insulator-metal (SHDMIM) capacitor and semiconductor device are disclosed herein. A method includes depositing a first insulating layer over a semiconductor substrate and a series of conductive layers separated by a series of dielectric layers over the first insulating layer, the series of conductive layers including device electrodes and dummy metal plates. A first set of contact plugs through the series of conductive layers contacts one or more conductive layers of a first portion of the series of conductive layers. A second set of contact plugs through the series of dielectric layers avoids contact of a second portion of the series of conductive layers, the second portion of the series of conductive layers electrically floating.

Abstract: A first mask and a second mask are sequentially provided to perform a multi-step exposure and development processes. Through proper overlay design of the first mask and the second mask, conductive wirings having acceptable overlay offset are formed.

Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a first interconnect structure, a second interconnect structure, a molding, a first seal ring and a second seal ring. The molding surrounds the die. The molding and the die are disposed between the first interconnect structure and the second inter connect structure. The first seal ring is disposed in the first interconnect structure. The second seal ring is disposed in the second interconnect structure.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a plurality of connectors and at least one insulating layer disposed over a semiconductor substrate. A molding layer extends around the plurality of connectors. A sidewall of the molding layer that is closest to a scribe line is offset from the scribe line.

Abstract: A semiconductor structure including a plurality of semiconductor dies, an insulating encapsulant, and a redistribution structure disposed on the semiconductor dies and the insulating encapsulant is provided. The insulating encapsulant is interposed between adjacent two of the semiconductor dies, and the insulating encapsulant includes a first portion wider than a second portion connected to the first portion. The redistribution structure includes a dielectric layer overlying the insulating encapsulant, and a conductive trace overlying the dielectric layer and opposite to the insulating encapsulant. The conductive trace includes at least one turn and is connected to a conductive terminal of one of the adjacent two of the semiconductor dies, and the conductive trace extends across the dielectric layer to reach another conductive terminal of another one of the adjacent two of the semiconductor dies.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a package includes a first package structure including a first integrated circuit die having an active side and a back-side, the active side including die connectors, a second integrated circuit die adjacent the first integrated circuit die, the second integrated circuit die having an active side and a back-side, the active side including die connectors, a routing die including die connectors bonded to the active sides of the first integrated circuit die and the second integrated circuit die, the routing die electrically coupling the first integrated circuit die to the second integrated circuit die, an encapsulant encapsulating the first integrated circuit die, the second integrated circuit die, and the routing die, and a first redistribution structure on and electrically connected to the die connectors of the first integrated circuit die and the second integrated circuit die.