Abstract: A device package includes a sensor die, one or more additional dies adjacent the sensor die, and a molding compound encircling the sensor die and the one or more additional dies. The device package further includes redistribution layers over the sensor die, the one or more additional dies, and the molding compound. The redistribution layers include first conductive features in a first dielectric layer. The first conductive features electrically connect the sensor die to the one or more additional dies. The redistribution layers further include an array of electrodes in a second dielectric layer over the first dielectric layer and electrically connected to the sensor die.

Abstract: A method of forming a package structure includes disposing a semiconductor device over a first dielectric layer, wherein a first redistribution line is in the first dielectric layer, forming a molding compound over the first dielectric layer and in contact with a sidewall of the semiconductor device, forming a second dielectric layer over the molding compound and the semiconductor device, forming a first opening in the second dielectric layer, the molding compound, and the first dielectric layer to expose the first redistribution line, and forming a first conductor in the first opening, wherein the first conductor is electrically connected to the first redistribution line.

Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a semiconductor device including a first UBM structure, wherein the first UBM structure includes multiple first conductive strips, the first conductive strips extending in a first direction, multiple second conductive strips separated from and interleaved with the multiple first conductive strips, the second conductive strips extending in the first direction, wherein the multiple first conductive strips are offset in the first direction from the multiple second conductive strips by a first offset distance, and a substrate including a second UBM structure, the second UBM structure including multiple third conductive strips, each one of the multiple third conductive strips bonded to one of the multiple first conductive strips or one of the multiple second conductive strips.

Abstract: Package structures and methods for forming the same are provided. The method includes providing a first integrated circuit die and forming a redistribution structure over the first integrated circuit die. The method also includes forming a base layer over the redistribution structure. The base layer has first and second openings. The first openings are wider than the second openings. The method further includes forming first bumps over the redistribution structure. The first bumps have a lower portion filling the first openings. In addition, the method includes bonding a second integrated circuit die to the redistribution structure through second bumps having a lower portion filling the second openings. There is a space between the second integrated circuit die and the base layer. The method also includes forming a molding compound layer over the base layer. The molding compound layer fills the space and surrounds the first and second bumps.

Abstract: A transmitting method of a transmitter for a non-orthogonal multiple access communication system, including: storing rules for calculating transmission rate combinations for simultaneously transmitting a first and a second application data; receiving a transmission grant for transmitting the first application data from a receiver; determining whether to transmit the second application data simultaneously; if yes, calculating multiple transmission rate combinations for simultaneously transmitting the first and the second application data based on the rules to calculate a transmission rate combination table, or generating the transmission rate combination table according to a pre-stored transmission rate combination table; selecting a transmission rate combination from the transmission rate combinations in the transmission rate combination table based on a transmission rate requirement of the second application data; and transmitting the first and the second application data simultaneously based on the selected

Abstract: A package structure and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. The package structure includes a die, a redistribution layer (RDL) structure, a through integrated fan-out via (TIV) and a conductive terminal. The RDL structure is disposed on and electrically connected to the die. The TIV is laterally aside the die and extends to contact a bottom surface and a sidewall of a redistribution layer of the RDL structure. The conductive terminal is electrically connected to the die through the RDL structure and the TIV.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a device includes: a sensor die having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, the sensor die having an input/output region and a first sensing region at the first surface; an encapsulant at least laterally encapsulating the sensor die; a conductive via extending through the encapsulant; and a front-side redistribution structure on the first surface of the sensor die, the front-side redistribution structure being connected to the conductive via and the sensor die, the front-side redistribution structure covering the input/output region of the sensor die, the front-side redistribution structure having a first opening exposing the first sensing region of the sensor die.

Abstract: A method of controlling a feedback system with a data matching module of an extreme ultraviolet (EUV) radiation source is disclosed. The method includes obtaining a slit integrated energy (SLIE) sensor data and diffractive optical elements (DOE) data. The method performs a data match, by the data matching module, of a time difference of the SLIE sensor data and the DOE data to identify a mismatched set of the SLIE sensor data and the DOE data. The method also determines whether the time difference of the SLIE sensor data and the DOE data of the mismatched set is within an acceptable range. Based on the determination, the method automatically validates a configurable data of the mismatched set such that the SLIE sensor data of the mismatched set is valid for a reflectivity calculation.

Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a semiconductor device including a first UBM structure, wherein the first UBM structure includes multiple first conductive strips, the first conductive strips extending in a first direction, multiple second conductive strips separated from and interleaved with the multiple first conductive strips, the second conductive strips extending in the first direction, wherein the multiple first conductive strips are offset in the first direction from the multiple second conductive strips by a first offset distance, and a substrate including a second UBM structure, the second UBM structure including multiple third conductive strips, each one of the multiple third conductive strips bonded to one of the multiple first conductive strips or one of the multiple second conductive strips.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes passive electrical components in a substrate; and an interconnect structure over the passive electrical components, conductive features of the interconnect structure being electrically coupled to the passive electrical components. The conductive features of the interconnect structure includes a first conductive line over the substrate; a conductive bump over the first conductive line, where in a plan view, the conductive bumps has a first elongated shape and is entirely disposed within boundaries of the first conductive line; and a first via between the first conductive line and the conductive bump, the first via electrically connected to the first conductive line and the conductive bump, where in the plan view, the first via has a second elongated shape and is entirely disposed within boundaries of the conductive bump.

Abstract: A package structure including a first redistribution layer, a semiconductor die, through insulator vias, an insulating encapsulant and a second redistribution layer. The first redistribution layer includes a dielectric layer, a conductive layer, and connecting portions electrically connected to the conductive layer. The dielectric layer has first and second surfaces, the connecting portions has a first side, a second side, and sidewalls joining the first side to the second side. The first side of the connecting portions is exposed from and coplanar with the first surface of the dielectric layer. The semiconductor die is disposed on the second surface of the dielectric layer. The through insulator vias are connected to the conductive layer. The insulating encapsulant is disposed on the dielectric layer and encapsulating the semiconductor die and the through insulator vias. The second redistribution layer is disposed on the semiconductor die and over the insulating encapsulant.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a method and devices for transmitting information using polar code. In an exemplary embodiment in accordance with the disclosure, the disclosure is directed to a method of transmitting information using polar code. The method would include not limited to: generating a first data packet with a predetermined size and comprising data of multiple applications or multiple users; performing an interleaving operation which maps the first data packet based on a mapping algorithm to average the reliability of the data of multiple applications or multiple users; and generating a second data packet comprising interleaved first data packet.

Abstract: A package structure and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. The package structure includes a die, a redistribution layer (RDL) structure, a through integrated fan-out via (TIV) and a first connector. The RDL structure is connected to the die and includes a plurality of RDLs. The TIV is aside the die and penetrates through the RDL structure. The first connector is in electrical contact with the TIV and electrically connected to the die. The TIV is in electrical contact with the RDLs of the RDL structure.

Abstract: A package includes a sensor die, and an encapsulating material encapsulating the sensor die therein. A top surface of the encapsulating material is substantially coplanar with or higher than a top surface of the sensor die. A plurality of sensing electrodes is higher than the sensor die and the encapsulating material. The plurality of sensing electrodes is arranged as a plurality of rows and columns, and the plurality of sensing electrodes is electrically coupled to the sensor die. A dielectric layer covers the plurality of sensing electrodes.

Abstract: A package structure including a semiconductor die, an insulating encapsulant, and a redistribution layer is provided. The semiconductor die includes a semiconductor substrate, a plurality of metallization layers disposed on the semiconductor substrate, and a passivation layer disposed on the plurality of metallization layers. The passivation layer has a first opening that partially expose a topmost layer of the plurality of metallization layers. The insulating encapsulant is encapsulating the semiconductor die. The redistribution layer includes at least a first dielectric layer and a first conductive layer stacked on the first dielectric layer. The first dielectric layer has a second opening that overlaps with the first opening, and a width ratio of the second opening to the first opening is in a range of 2.3:1 to 12:1. The first conductive layer is electrically connected to the topmost layer of the plurality of metallization layers through the first and second openings.

Abstract: A fingerprint sensor package and method are provided. Embodiments include a sensor and a sensor surface material encapsulated within the fingerprint sensor package. An array of electrodes of the sensor are electrically connected using through vias that are located either in the sensor, in connection blocks separated from the sensor, or through connection blocks, or else connected through other connections such as wire bonds. A high voltage die is attached in order to increase the sensitivity of the fingerprint sensor.

Abstract: A fingerprint sensor includes a die, a plurality of conductive structures, an encapsulant, a plurality of conductive patterns, a first dielectric layer, a second dielectric layer, and a redistribution structure. The die has an active surface and a rear surface opposite to the active surface. The conductive structures surround the die. The encapsulant encapsulates the die and the conductive structures. The conductive patterns are over the die and are electrically connected to the die and the conductive structures. Top surfaces of the conductive patterns are flat. The first dielectric layer is over the die and the encapsulant. A top surface of the first dielectric layer is coplanar with top surfaces of the conductive patterns. The second dielectric layer covers the first dielectric layer and the conductive patterns. The redistribution structure is over the rear surface of the die.

Abstract: A package includes a sensor die, and an encapsulating material encapsulating the sensor die therein. A top surface of the encapsulating material is substantially coplanar with or higher than a top surface of the sensor die. A plurality of sensing electrodes is higher than the sensor die and the encapsulating material. The plurality of sensing electrodes is arranged as a plurality of rows and columns, and the plurality of sensing electrodes is electrically coupled to the sensor die. A dielectric layer covers the plurality of sensing electrodes.

Abstract: A package structure includes an insulating encapsulation, at least one die, and conductive structures. The at least one die is encapsulated in the insulating encapsulation. The conductive structures are located aside of the at least one die and surrounded by the insulating encapsulation, and at least one of the conductive structures is electrically connected to the at least one die. Each of the conductive structures has a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface and a slant sidewall connecting the first surface and the second surface, and each of the conductive structures has a top diameter greater than a bottom diameter thereof, and wherein each of the conductive structures has a plurality of pores distributed therein.

Abstract: A semiconductor package includes an integrated passive device (IPD) including one or more passive devices over a first substrate; and metallization layers over and electrically coupled to the one or more passive devices, where a topmost metallization layer of the metallization layers includes a first plurality of conductive patterns; and a second plurality of conductive patterns interleaved with the first plurality of conductive patterns. The IPD also includes a first under bump metallization (UBM) structure over the topmost metallization layer, where the first UBM structure includes a first plurality of conductive strips, each of the first plurality of conductive strips electrically coupled to a respective one of the first plurality of conductive patterns; and a second plurality of conductive strips interleaved with the first plurality of conductive strips, each of the second plurality of conductive strips electrically coupled to a respective one of the second plurality of conductive patterns.