Abstract: A semiconductor device with a structure having superior heat sink characteristics. A first heat sink member is located over a wiring board by using an adhesive material. A semiconductor element is stuck over the first heat sink member by using an adhesive material. The semiconductor element and electrodes located over the wiring board are connected by wires. A second heat sink member which covers the semiconductor element and the wires is joined to the first heat sink member by using a conductive adhesive material. The inside and outside of the second heat sink member are sealed by resin except a flat top thereof. By doing so, the semiconductor device is fabricated. Heat which is generated in the semiconductor element and which is transmitted to the first heat sink member is released from an edge portion of the first heat sink member.

Abstract: A mold includes a pot for accommodating resin, a cavity for accommodating a semiconductor chip to be resin-molded and a runner as a resin passage for transporting the resin accommodated in the pot to the cavity. A foreign matter retention pocket is disposed which is a recess formed by digging further a partial inner surface of the runner. A runner magnet attracts and attaches a metallic foreign matter contained in fluid transported in the runner to the inner surface of the foreign matter retention pocket.

Abstract: A semiconductor device with a structure having superior heat sink characteristics. A first heat sink member is located over a wiring board by using an adhesive material. A semiconductor element is stuck over the first heat sink member by using an adhesive material. The semiconductor element and electrodes located over the wiring board are connected by wires. A second heat sink member which covers the semiconductor element and the wires is joined to the first heat sink member by using a conductive adhesive material. The inside and outside of the second heat sink member are sealed by resin except a flat top thereof. By doing so, the semiconductor device is fabricated. Heat which is generated in the semiconductor element and which is transmitted to the first heat sink member is released from an edge portion of the first heat sink member.

Abstract: A mold includes a pot for accommodating resin, a cavity for accommodating a semiconductor chip to be resin-molded and a runner as a resin passage for transporting the resin accommodated in the pot to the cavity. A foreign matter retention pocket is disposed which is a recess formed by digging further a partial inner surface of the runner. A runner magnet attracts and attaches a metallic foreign matter contained in fluid transported in the runner to the inner surface of the foreign matter retention pocket.

Abstract: According to the method of producing a semiconductor device, the substrate is provided with an opening formed at a substantially central position, interconnections and joining parts. The heat spreading plate has a fixed portion fixed to the substrate, a stage portion caved with respect to the fixed potion and connecting portions connecting the fixed portion and the stage portion. The heat spreading plate is fixed by positioning the stage portion at a position opposing the opening, then the heat spreading plate is welded to the substrate and the semiconductor chip is mounted on the stage portion through the opening. Then the semiconductor chip and interconnections formed on the substrate are electrically connected and sealing resin is formed on both sides of the heat spreading plate such that at least the semiconductor chip is sealed.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor chip, a substrate electrically connected to the semiconductor chip and heat spreading plate thermally connected to the semiconductor chip. The substrate is provided with external connection terminals on a first surface and electrically connects the semiconductor chip and the external connection terminals. The substrate is provided with joining parts made of metal on a second surface. The heat spreading plate and the substrate are joined together by welding the joining parts and the heat spreading plate.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor chip, a substrate electrically connected to the semiconductor chip and heat spreading plate thermally connected to the semiconductor chip. The substrate is provided with external connection terminals on a first surface and electrically connects the semiconductor chip and the external connection terminals. The substrate is provided with joining , parts made of metal on a second surface. The heat spreading plate and the substrate are joined together by welding the joining parts and the heat spreading plate.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a resin package in which a semiconductor chip is sealed, the resin package having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface; a plurality of leads having inner lead parts connected to the semiconductor chip and outer lead parts extending outside the resin package, the outer lead parts being bent along the shape of the resin package so as to form first terminal parts on the second surface and second terminal parts on the first surface; connection means electrically connecting the semiconductor chip and the leads; and a positioning mechanism provided either on the leads or on the resin package, which positions the outer lead parts by engaging a part of the outer lead parts to the resin package. Further, at least one of the leads and/or connection means is cut so as to electrically disconnect the semiconductor chip and the one of the leads and/or connection elements.

Abstract: In a semiconductor device, an influence of the simultaneous switching noise is reduced by increasing the decoupling capacity between a ground ring and a power supply ring. A semiconductor element having a plurality of electrode pads is mounted on a redistribution substrate. The power supply ring and the ground ring are formed on the redistribution substrate in a surrounding area of the semiconductor element. One of the ground ring and the power supply ring has a plurality of convex portions protruding toward the other of the ground ring and the power supply ring. The other of the ground ring and the power supply ring has a plurality of concave portions each of which receives the corresponding one of the convex portions with a predetermined distance therebetween.

Abstract: A semiconductor device and a method of producing the same, the device including a semiconductor chip; balls which function as external connecting terminals; a substrate which electrically connects the semiconductor chip and the balls; a mold resin which seals at least a part of the semiconductor chip; and a connecting portion sealing resin which seals the connecting portion between the substrate and the semiconductor chip. The semiconductor device is mounted onto a printed circuit board via the balls. The thermal expansion coefficient of the mold resin is matched with the thermal expansion coefficient of the printed circuit board. A side surface holding portion for the holding the side surfaces of the semiconductor chip is formed in the mold resin to restrict thermal deformation of the semiconductor chip.

Abstract: A semiconductor device and a method of producing the semiconductor device are provided. This semiconductor device includes a semiconductor chip, a printed wiring board, a heat spreader, a sealing resin, and solder balls. The printed wiring board is provided with the solder balls on an outer portion and a wiring layer on an inner portion. Wires are bonded to the wiring layer, and an opening is formed in the center of the printed wiring board. The heat spreader is bonded to the printed wiring board, with the semiconductor chip being thermally connected to the stage portion of the heat spreader. The sealing resin is made up of a first sealing resin portion and a second sealing resin portion. The first and second sealing resin portions sandwich the heat spreader.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes an elastic member which has an adhesive contact with at least one other member. The adhesive contact forces said elastic member to stay in a deformed shape different from an original shape to which said elastic member tries to return, wherein a force generated by said elastic member trying to return to the original shape serves to counteract a heat-generated stress applied to said semiconductor device.

Abstract: A semiconductor device and a method of producing the semiconductor device are provided. This semiconductor device includes a semiconductor chip, a printed wiring board, a heat spreader, a sealing resin, and solder balls. The printed wiring board is provided with the solder balls on an outer portion and a wiring layer on an inner portion. Wires are bonded to the wiring layer, and an opening is formed in the center of the printed wiring board. The heat spreader is bonded to the printed wiring board, with the semiconductor chip being thermally connected to the stage portion of the heat spreader. The sealing resin is made up of a first sealing resin portion and a second sealing resin portion. The first and second sealing resin portions sandwich the heat spreader.