Semiconductor device and semiconductor chip

Details Semiconductor device and semiconductor chip Semiconductor device and semiconductor chip

2006-08-02

2009-12-29

Chu, Chris C (Department: 2815)

Active solid-state devices (e.g., transistors, solid-state diode

Combined with electrical contact or lead

Configuration or pattern of bonds

C257SE23020, C257S734000, C257S784000, C438S612000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07638886

ABSTRACT:
A semiconductor device including: a semiconductor layer; an electrode pad provided above the semiconductor layer; an insulating layer provided above the electrode pad and having an opening which exposes at least part of the electrode pad; and a metal electrode provided at least in the opening and including a first portion provided above the electrode pad, and a second portion provided above part of the insulating layer positioned outside the electrode pad, an area of a top surface of the second portion being larger than an area of a top surface of the first portion.

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