Abstract:
Wafer level packages and methods of fabricating the same are provided. In one embodiment, one of the methods comprises forming semiconductor chips having a connection pad on a wafer, patterning a bottom surface of the wafer to form a trench under the connection pad, patterning a bottom surface of the trench to form a via hole exposing the bottom surface of the connection pad, and forming a connecting device connected to the connection pad through the via hole. The invention provides a wafer level package having reduced thickness, lower fabrication costs, and increased reliability compared to conventional packages.
Abstract:
A solder bump structure may have a metal stud formed on a chip pad of a semiconductor chip. Surfaces of the metal stud may be plated with a solder. The metal stud may be located on a substrate pad of the substrate. The substrate pad may have a pre-solder applied thereto. After a solder reflow, the solder bump may have a concave shape.
Abstract:
A signal process apparatus of the present invention is capable of shifting phases of signals inputted thereto and attenuating the signals, simultaneously. The signal process apparatus includes a dielectric member provided with a first and a second portions, a plurality of transmission lines positioned opposite the dielectric member for transmitting the signals and means for rotating the dielectric member to an axis perpendicular to a surface of the dielectric member which is parallel to the transmission lines. In the signal process apparatus, a dielectric constant of the first portion is different from that of the second portion. Each of the signals is inputted to a corresponding transmission line. After each of the signals is passing through the corresponding transmission line, it has a phase shifted by rotating the dielectric member.
Abstract:
An apparatus for generating a coherent beam array from a single light source using independently switchable 45-degree mirrors. In the independent coherent beam array generating apparatus, multiple coherent beams can be generated from a single light source by selectively rotating micro mirrors of two mirror arrays.
Abstract:
There is provided a semiconductor device, enhanced with process capability and reliability by way of flow control of an adhesive material to fix semiconductor chips. The semiconductor device includes a first semiconductor chip including a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other, a flow regulating structure formed at the first surface of the first semiconductor chip, and a second semiconductor chip mounted on the first surface of the first semiconductor chip. The second semiconductor chip overlaps at least a portion of the flow regulating structure.
Abstract:
A semiconductor package comprises a substrate having a first opening formed therethrough, a first semiconductor chip stacked on the substrate in a flip chip manner and having a second opening formed therethrough, a second semiconductor chip stacked on the first semiconductor chip in a flip chip manner and having a third opening formed therethrough, and a molding material covering the first semiconductor chip and the second semiconductor chip and filling up a space between the substrate and the first semiconductor chip, a space between the first semiconductor chip and the second semiconductor chip, and filling each of the first opening, the second opening, and the third opening.
Abstract:
A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device includes forming an integrated circuit region on a semiconductor wafer. A first metal layer pattern is formed over the integrated circuit region. A via hole is formed to extend through the first metal layer pattern and the integrated circuit region. A final metal layer pattern is formed over the first metal layer pattern and within the via hole. A plug is formed within the via hole. Thereafter, a passivation layer is formed to overlie the final metal layer pattern.
Abstract:
A variable phase shifter is provided. In the variable phase shifter, a fixed substrate, which is a dielectric substrate, is fixedly mounted in a housing and has at least one arc-shaped microstrip line on one surface thereof. A rotation substrate, which is a dielectric substrate, is rotatably mounted in the housing, in contact with the other surface of the fixed substrate and has a slot line on the contact surface thereof. Microstrip-slot line coupling takes place between the microstrip line and the slot line even during rotation. Both ends of the microstrip line are connected to an output port of the variable phase shifter and the slot line is electrically connected to an input port of the variable phase shifter, for receiving an input signal.
Abstract:
A chip stack package includes a substrate, a plurality of chips, a plurality of adhesive layers and a plug. The substrate has a wiring pattern and a seed layer formed on the wiring pattern. Each of the chips has an electrode pad and a first through-hole that penetrates the electrode pad. The chips are stacked such that the first through-holes are aligned on the seed layer of the substrate. The adhesive layers are interposed between the substrate and one of the chips, as well as between the chips. Each of the adhesive layers has a second through-hole connected to the first through-hole. The plug fills up the first through-holes and the second through-holes and electrically connects the electrode pads to the wiring pattern of the substrate. A cross-sectional area of the plug in the second through-holes may be larger than that of the plug in the first through-holes.
Abstract:
Provided are a semiconductor device and a method for fabricating the same according to an embodiment. In the method, a portion of a substrate comprising a pad is removed to form a via hole. An insulating layer is formed on the substrate. A portion of the insulating layer is removed to form an opening part comprising a plurality of openings exposing portions of the pad. A through electrode is formed to fill the via hole and to be electrically connected to the pad through one of the plurality of openings. A portion of the pad is exposed by another opening among the plurality of openings.