Abstract: A multi chip package includes a substrate; a first semiconductor chip mounted on the substrate; a second semiconductor chip mounted above the first semiconductor chip; a first bonding wire electrically coupled to a first bonding pad on the first semiconductor chip; and a second bonding wire electrically coupled to a second bonding pad on the second semiconductor chip. At least the first bonding wire is of a coated wire, which comprises a conductive core and an outer insulation coating. At least the first bonding pad is of a multi layered pad, comprising a base pad formed on the first semiconductor chip; a first conductive layer formed on the base pad; and a second conductive layer formed on the first conductive layer.

Abstract: A semiconductor package according to the present invention includes a substrate; first and second semiconductor chips mounted on a first surface of the substrate; and a heat-radiation sheet. The heat-radiation sheet includes a heat-transferable conductive layer and first and second insulating layers formed on top and bottom surfaces of the heat-transferable conductive layer, respectively. The heat-radiation sheet includes a first portion arranged between the first semiconductor chip and the second semiconductor chip; and a second portion extending at least a side of the first portion. The second portion is connected to the substrate. The second insulating layer of the second portion is formed to expose a part of the heat-transferable conductive layer.

Abstract: A stacked multi-chip package includes a substrate, a first chip and a second chip. The first chip is fixed to the substrate, and is provided with a collar portion which opposes an upper face of the substrate in a state such that a gap is formed between the upper face of the substrate and the collar portion. The second chip is disposed in a region below the collar portion. The second chip is fixed to the substrate and does not make contact with the first chip.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a semiconductor device includes the steps of (a) preparing a wafer including a first circuit formation region and a first surrounding region, (b) laminating a first chip on the first circuit formation region, (c) pouring a first underfill into a first space between the first circuit formation region and the first chip from the first surrounding region, (d) hardening the first underfill, (e) forming a laminated structure comprised of a first chip block that includes a second chip including the first circuit formation region, the first chip, and the first underfill by conducting dicing with respect to the wafer; and (f) laminating the laminated structure on a substrate.

Abstract: A semiconductor device according to the invention of the present application comprises a semiconductor substrate including a first surface and a second surface corresponding to a back surface with respect to the first surface and having first through electrodes which extend through the first surface and the second surface, semiconductor chips which are mounted over the first surface of the semiconductor substrate and each of which is constituted of a material of the same kind as the semiconductor substrate and has a circuit element electrically connected to the first through electrodes, stress relaxing sections which are provided with first conductors formed over the second surface of the semiconductor substrate and electrically connected to the first through electrodes of the semiconductor substrate and having flexibility, and external connecting terminals provided over the stress relaxing sections and connected to the first conductors respectively.

Abstract: A through electrode extends through a silicon substrate from the upper surface to the lower surface of the substrate to accomplish electrical conduction between the upper and lower surfaces of the substrate. The through electrode includes a plurality of slender through holes formed in a through electrode forming area of the silicon substrate. The slender through holes extend through the silicon substrate from the upper surface to the lower surface of the silicon substrate. The through electrode also includes a plurality of conductive bodies fitted in the slender through holes. The conductive bodies are electrically connected with each other.

Abstract: A multi chip package includes a substrate; a first semiconductor chip mounted on the substrate; a second semiconductor chip mounted above the first semiconductor chip; a first bonding wire electrically coupled to a first bonding pad on the first semiconductor chip; and a second bonding wire electrically coupled to a second bonding pad on the second semiconductor chip. At least the first bonding wire is of a coated wire, which comprises a conductive core and an outer insulation coating. At least the first bonding pad is of a multi layered pad, comprising a base pad formed on the first semiconductor chip; a first conductive layer formed on the base pad; and a second conductive layer formed on the first conductive layer.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate, and a recess is formed in the substrate. A back surface of the substrate is covered with an insulating film, and wiring, pads and posts are formed on the insulating film. The pads are connected to the posts by the wiring. The entire back surface of the substrate except for areas of the pads and the posts is covered with the insulating film. External terminals, such as solder balls, are formed on the posts. A first chip is fixed to the pads within the recess, and a second chip is adhered to the first chip with an adhesive. The first chip and the second chip respectively have a wafer level chip size package (WCSP) structure where external terminals are arranged planarly by rewiring from internal electrodes which are provided with an insulating coating.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device includes preparing a semiconductor wafer including a first main surface having a semiconductor device forming region and a peripheral region, and a second main surface; preparing first and second dies defining a cavity; holding the semiconductor wafer by the first die so that the first main surface is exposed; placing a film member on the second die; supplying a predetermined amount of resin to a predetermined region on a resin layout region of the film member; heating the first die and the second die; bringing the first die and the second die into contact with each other through the film member to form the cavity, thereby the first main surface and the resin are placed in the cavity; and pressure-reducing the interior of the cavity and reducing the capacity of the cavity to cause the molten resin obtained by melting the resin to contact the first main surface, thereby forming an encapsulating portion on the first main surface.

Abstract: To provide a semiconductor device that is capable of reduction in thickness and high-density mounting, and that is simple in manufacturing process and convenient for use. A wiring substrate is formed with a plurality of opening portions. In each of the opening portions, a lower chip formed by a wafer-level chip size package (WCSP) is received, and an upper chip is placed on the lower chip. The composite including them is sealed by a sealing body such as epoxy resin. Internal connection terminals of each lower chip are electrically connected to pads of the corresponding upper chip via wirings, through holes and bonding posts of the wiring substrate, and wires.

Abstract: A first adhesive tape is attached to a first major surface of a semiconductor wafer, the semiconductor wafer having a plurality of semiconductor chip regions. Protrusion electrodes are formed on a second major surface of the semiconductor wafer within the plurality of semiconductor chip regions. Portions of the semiconductor wafer located between the plurality of chip regions are removed to form a plurality of semiconductor chips. Intervals between the semiconductor chips are then expanded. Respective first major surfaces of the wiring substrates are coupled to the corresponding second major surfaces of the semiconductor chips by the protrusion electrodes to form preliminarily structures each of which is comprised of the semiconductor chip and the wiring substrate. A second adhesive tape is attached to second major surfaces of the wiring substrates. The first adhesive tape is removed from the semiconductor chips.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate, and a recess is formed in the substrate. A back surface of the substrate is covered with an insulating film, and wiring, pads and posts are formed on the insulating film. The pads are connected to the posts by the wiring. The entire back surface of the substrate except for areas of the pads and the posts is covered with the insulating film. External terminals, such as solder balls, are formed on the posts. A first chip is fixed to the pads within the recess, and a second chip is adhered to the first chip with an adhesive. The first chip and the second chip respectively have a wafer level chip size package (WCSP) structure where external terminals are arranged planarly by rewiring from internal electrodes which are provided with an insulating coating.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device includes preparing a semiconductor wafer including a first main surface having a semiconductor device forming region and a peripheral region, and a second main surface; preparing first and second dies defining a cavity; holding the semiconductor wafer by the first die so that the first main surface is exposed; placing a film member on the second die; supplying a predetermined amount of resin to a predetermined region on a resin layout region of the film member; heating the first die and the second die; bringing the first die and the second die into contact with each other through the film member to form the cavity, thereby the first main surface and the resin are placed in the cavity; and pressure-reducing the interior of the cavity and reducing the capacity of the cavity to cause the molten resin obtained by melting the resin to contact the first main surface, thereby forming an encapsulating portion on the first main surface.

Abstract: A stacked multi-chip package includes a substrate, a first chip and a second chip. The first chip is fixed to the substrate, and is provided with a collar portion which opposes an upper face of the substrate in a state such that a gap is formed between the upper face of the substrate and the collar portion. The second chip is disposed in a region below the collar portion. The second chip is fixed to the substrate and does not make contact with the first chip.

Abstract: A stacked multi-chip package includes a substrate, a first chip and a second chip. The first chip is fixed to the substrate, and is provided with a collar portion which opposes an upper face of the substrate in a state such that a gap is formed between the upper face of the substrate and the collar portion. The second chip is disposed in a region below the collar portion. The second chip is fixed to the substrate and does not make contact with the first chip.

Abstract: To provide a semiconductor device that is capable of reduction in thickness and high-density mounting, and that is simple in manufacturing process and convenient for use. A wiring substrate is formed with a plurality of opening portions. In each of the opening portions, a lower chip formed by a wafer-level chip size package (WCSP) is received, and an upper chip is placed on the lower chip. The composite including them is sealed by a sealing body such as epoxy resin. Internal connection terminals of each lower chip are electrically connected to pads of the corresponding upper chip via wirings, through holes and bonding posts of the wiring substrate, and wires.

Abstract: A first adhesive tape is attached to a first major surface of a semiconductor wafer, the semiconductor wafer having a plurality of semiconductor chip regions. Protrusion electrodes are formed on a second major surface of the semiconductor wafer within the plurality of semiconductor chip regions. Portions of the semiconductor wafer located between the plurality of chip regions are removed to form a plurality of semiconductor chip. Intervals between the semiconductor chips are then expanded. Respective first major surfaces of the wiring substrates are coupled to the corresponding second major surfaces of the semiconductor chips by the protrusion electrodes to form preliminarily structures each of which is comprised of the semiconductor chip and the wiring substrate. A second adhesive tape is attached to second major surfaces of the wiring substrates. The first adhesive tape from the semiconductor chips.

Abstract: A stacked multi-chip package includes a substrate, a first chip and a second chip. The first chip is fixed to the substrate, and is provided with a collar portion which opposes an upper face of the substrate in a state such that a gap is formed between the upper face of the substrate and the collar portion. The second chip is disposed in a region below the collar portion. The second chip is fixed to the substrate and does not make contact with the first chip.

Abstract: A first adhesive tape is attached to a first major surface of a semiconductor wafer, the semiconductor wafer having a plurality of semiconductor chip regions. Protrusion electrodes are formed on a second major surface of the semiconductor wafer within the plurality of semiconductor chip regions. Portions of the semiconductor wafer located between the plurality of chip regions are removed to form a plurality of semiconductor chips. Intervals between the semiconductor chips are then expanded. Respective first major surfaces of the wiring substrates are coupled to the corresponding second major surfaces of the semiconductor chips by the protrusion electrodes to form preliminarily structures each of which is comprised of the semiconductor chip and the wiring substrate. A second adhesive tape is attached to second major surfaces of the wiring substrates. The first adhesive tape is removed from the semiconductor chips.

Abstract: In a semiconductor device having a semiconductor chip mounted on a printed circuit board, the semiconductor chip has a plurality of electrodes and the printed circuit board has a plurality of conductive patterns. Metallic plated layers are formed on the electrodes of the semiconductor chip. The metallic plated layers on the electrodes of the semiconductor chip are electrically connected with the conductive patterns of the printed circuit board by metallic wires.