The present invention is a semiconductor device capable of relieving
thermal stress without breaking wire. It comprises a semiconductor chip,
a solder ball for external connection, wiring for electrically connecting
the semiconductor chip and the solder ball, a stress relieving layer
provided on the semiconductor chip, and a stress transmission portion for
transmitting stress from the solder ball to the stress relieving layer in
a peripheral position of an electrical connection portion of the solder
ball and wiring.