Patent ID: 6566736
Filing Date: 2003-05-20
Classification: H01L

Abstract:
A semiconductor device, comprising:a die having a top, a substrate bottom, an axis extending longitudinally between the top and the substrate bottom, and a plurality of sides extending longitudinally between the top and the substrate bottom; an active region extending from the substrate bottom to the top, the active region being spaced from and internal to the plurality of sides and having at least one electrical component formed therein; a spacer region extending laterally with respect to the axis between the plurality of sides and the active region, and axially between the substrate bottom and the top; a side seal structure formed within the spacer region so as to laterally surround the active region and extending from the bottom substrate to the top to provide a lateral moisture barrier between the active region and the plurality of sides; and an upper seal structure overlying the active region and contacting the side seal structure along the top so as to provide a longitudinal moisture barrier between the active region and the top.