Patents by Inventor Hao-Yi Tsai

Hao-Yi Tsai has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11804443
    Abstract: A method includes encapsulating a plurality of package components in an encapsulant, and forming a first plurality of redistribution layers over and electrically coupling to the plurality of package components. The first plurality of redistribution layers have a plurality of power/ground pad stacks, with each of the plurality of power/ground pad stacks having a pad in each of the first plurality of redistribution layers. The plurality of power/ground pad stacks include a plurality of power pad stacks, and a plurality of ground pad stacks. At least one second redistribution layer is formed over the first plurality of redistribution layers. The second redistribution layer(s) include power lines and electrical grounding lines electrically connecting to the plurality of power/ground pad stacks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Shu-Rong Chun, Tin-Hao Kuo, Chi-Hui Lai, Kuo Lung Pan, Yu-Chia Lai, Hao-Yi Tsai, Chung-Shi Liu, Chen-Hua Yu
  • Publication number: 20230343133
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2023
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventors: Yu-Chih Huang, Chih-Hua Chen, Yu-Jen Cheng, Chih-Wei Lin, Yu-Feng Chen, Hao-Yi Tsai, Chung-Shi Liu, Chen-Hua Yu
  • Patent number: 11798925
    Abstract: A package includes a first package and a second package over and bonded to the first package. The first package includes a first device die, and a first encapsulant encapsulating the first device die therein. The second package includes an Independent Passive Device (IPD) die, and a second encapsulant encapsulating the IPD die therein. The package further includes a power module over and bonded to the second package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Yu-Chia Lai, Cheng-Chieh Hsieh, Tin-Hao Kuo, Hao-Yi Tsai, Chung-Shi Liu, Chen-Hua Yu
  • Publication number: 20230335536
    Abstract: A device includes a first redistribution structure comprising a first conductive line and a second conductive line. An integrated circuit die is attached to the first redistribution structure. A first via is coupled to the first conductive line on a first side, and a first conductive connector is coupled to the first conductive line on a second side opposite the first side. A second via is coupled to the second conductive line on the first side, and a second conductive connector is coupled to the second conductive line on the second side. The first via directly contacts the first conductive line without directly contacting the first conductive connector. The second via directly contacts the second conductive line and directly contacts the second conductive connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2023
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Ming Hung Tseng, Yen-Liang Lin, Tzu-Sung Huang, Tin-Hao Kuo, Hao-Yi Tsai
  • Patent number: 11768338
    Abstract: An optical interconnect structure including a base substrate, an optical waveguide, a first reflector, a second reflector, a dielectric layer, a first lens, and a second lens is provided. The optical waveguide is embedded in the base substrate. The optical waveguide includes a first end portion and a second end portion opposite to the first end portion. The first reflector is disposed between the base substrate and the first end portion of the optical waveguide. The second reflector is disposed between the base substrate and the second end portion of the optical waveguide. The dielectric layer covers the base substrate and the optical waveguide. The first lens is disposed on the dielectric layer and located above the first end portion of the optical waveguide. The second lens is disposed on the dielectric layer and located above the second end portion of the optical waveguide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chung-Ming Weng, Chen-Hua Yu, Chung-Shi Liu, Hao-Yi Tsai, Cheng-Chieh Hsieh, Hung-Yi Kuo, Tsung-Yuan Yu, Hua-Kuei Lin, Yu-Hsiang Hu, Chewn-Pu Jou, Feng-Wei Kuo
  • Patent number: 11764171
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a first plurality of dies encapsulated by an encapsulant, an interposer over the first plurality of dies, an interconnect structure over and electrically connected to the interposer, and a plurality of conductive pads on a surface of the interconnect structure opposite the interposer. The interposer includes a plurality of embedded passive components. Each die of the first plurality of dies is electrically connected to the interposer. The interconnect structure includes a solenoid inductor in a metallization layer of the interconnect structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Kuo Lung Pan, Tin-Hao Kuo, Hao-Yi Tsai
  • Publication number: 20230290731
    Abstract: A chip package including a first semiconductor die, a support structure and a second semiconductor die is provided. The first semiconductor die includes a first dielectric layer and a plurality of conductive vias, the first dielectric layer includes a first region and a second region, the conductive vias is embedded in the first region of the first dielectric layer; a plurality of conductive pillars is disposed on and electrically connected to the conductive vias. The second semiconductor die is stacked over the support structure and the second region of the first dielectric layer; and an insulating encapsulant encapsulates the first semiconductor die, the second semiconductor die, the support structure and the conductive pillars, wherein the second semiconductor die is electrically connected to the first semiconductor die through the conductive pillars.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2023
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Kuo-Lung Pan, Hao-Yi Tsai, Tin-Hao Kuo
  • Patent number: 11756731
    Abstract: A system and method for providing and programming a programmable inductor is provided. The structure of the programmable inductor includes multiple turns, with programmable interconnects incorporated at various points around the turns to provide a desired isolation of the turns during programming. In an embodiment the programming may be controlled using the size of the vias, the number of vias, or the shapes of the interconnects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Mirng-Ji Lii, Hao-Yi Tsai, Hsien-Wei Chen, Hung-Yi Kuo, Nien-Fang Wu
  • Patent number: 11754780
    Abstract: Disclosed are semiconductor packages and manufacturing method of the semiconductor packages. In one embodiment, a semiconductor package includes a substrate, a first waveguide, a semiconductor die, and an adhesive layer. The first waveguide is disposed on the substrate. The semiconductor die is disposed on the substrate and includes a second waveguide aligned with the first waveguide. The adhesive layer is disposed between the first waveguide and the second waveguide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chung-Ming Weng, Hua-Kuei Lin, Chen-Hua Yu, Chung-Shi Liu, Hao-Yi Tsai, Cheng-Chieh Hsieh, Hung-Yi Kuo, Tsung-Yuan Yu, Che-Hsiang Hsu, Chewn-Pu Jou, Cheng-Tse Tang
  • Publication number: 20230280558
    Abstract: A package includes a photonic layer on a substrate, the photonic layer including a silicon waveguide coupled to a grating coupler; an interconnect structure over the photonic layer; an electronic die and a first dielectric layer over the interconnect structure, where the electronic die is connected to the interconnect structure; a first substrate bonded to the electronic die and the first dielectric layer; a socket attached to a top surface of the first substrate; and a fiber holder coupled to the first substrate through the socket, where the fiber holder includes a prism that re-orients an optical path of an optical signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2023
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventors: Chung-Ming Weng, Chen-Hua Yu, Chung-Shi Liu, Hao-Yi Tsai, Cheng-Chieh Hsieh, Hung-Yi Kuo, Tsung-Yuan Yu, Hua-Kuei Lin, Che-Hsiang Hsu
  • Patent number: 11749640
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a redistribution structure, at least one semiconductor device, a heat dissipation component, and an encapsulating material. The at least one semiconductor device is disposed on and electrically connected to the redistribution structure. The heat dissipation component is disposed on the redistribution structure and includes a concave portion for receiving the at least one semiconductor device and an extending portion connected to the concave portion and contacting the redistribution structure, wherein the concave portion contacts the at least one semiconductor device. The encapsulating material is disposed over the redistribution structure, wherein the encapsulating material fills the concave portion and encapsulates the at least one semiconductor device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Shih-Wei Chen, Chih-Hua Chen, Hsin-Yu Pan, Hao-Yi Tsai, Lipu Kris Chuang, Tin-Hao Kuo
  • Patent number: 11749582
    Abstract: A package structure includes a bottom plate, a semiconductor package, a top plate, a screw and an anti-loosening coating. The semiconductor package is disposed over the bottom plate. The top plate is disposed over the semiconductor package, and includes an internal thread in a screw hole of the top plate. The screw penetrates through the bottom plate, the semiconductor package and the top plate, and includes an external thread. The external thread of the screw is engaged to the internal thread of the top plate, and the anti-loosening coating is adhered between the external thread and the internal thread.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Chia Lai, Chen-Hua Yu, Chung-Shi Liu, Hsiao-Chung Liang, Hao-Yi Tsai, Chien-Ling Hwang, Kuo-Lung Pan, Pei-Hsuan Lee, Tin-Hao Kuo, Chih-Hsuan Tai
  • Publication number: 20230275030
    Abstract: A package structure including a first semiconductor die, a second semiconductor die, first conductive pillars and a first insulating encapsulation is provided. The first semiconductor die includes a semiconductor substrate, an interconnect structure and a first redistribution circuit structure. The semiconductor substrate includes a first portion and a second portion disposed on the first portion. The interconnect structure is disposed on the second portion, the first redistribution circuit structure is disposed on the interconnect structure, and the lateral dimension of the first portion is greater than the lateral dimension of the second portion. The second semiconductor die is disposed on the first semiconductor die. The first conductive pillars are disposed on the first redistribution circuit structure of the first semiconductor die. The first insulating encapsulation is disposed on the first portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2023
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Tzu-Sung Huang, Cheng-Chieh Hsieh, Hsiu-Jen Lin, Hui-Jung Tsai, Hung-Yi Kuo, Hao-Yi Tsai, Ming-Hung Tseng, Yen-Liang Lin, Chun-Ti Lu, Chung-Ming Weng
  • Patent number: 11742254
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Tsung-Hsien Chiang, Yu-Chih Huang, Ting-Ting Kuo, Chih-Hsuan Tai, Ban-Li Wu, Ying-Cheng Tseng, Chi-Hui Lai, Chiahung Liu, Hao-Yi Tsai, Chung-Shi Liu, Chen-Hua Yu
  • Patent number: 11741737
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD
    Inventors: Chih-Hua Chen, Yu-Feng Chen, Chung-Shi Liu, Chen-Hua Yu, Hao-Yi Tsai, Yu-Chih Huang
  • Publication number: 20230266528
    Abstract: An integrated circuit package and a method of forming the same are provided. The integrated circuit package includes a photonic integrated circuit die. The photonic integrated circuit die includes an optical coupler. The integrated circuit package further includes an encapsulant encapsulating the photonic integrated circuit die, a first redistribution structure over the photonic integrated circuit die and the encapsulant, and an opening extending through the first redistribution structure and exposing the optical coupler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2023
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Inventors: Chih-Hsuan Tai, Chung-Ming Weng, Hung-Yi Kuo, Cheng-Chieh Hsieh, Hao-Yi Tsai, Chung-Shi Liu, Chen-Hua Yu
  • Publication number: 20230268260
    Abstract: A package structure includes a first redistribution layer, a semiconductor die, and through vias. The first redistribution layer includes dielectric layers, first conductive patterns, and second conductive patterns. The dielectric layers are located in a core region and a peripheral region of the first redistribution layer. The first conductive patterns are embedded in the dielectric layers in the core region, wherein the first conductive patterns are arranged in the core region with a pattern density that gradually increases or decreases from a center of the core region to a boundary of the core region. The second conductive patterns are embedded in the dielectric layers in the peripheral region. The semiconductor die is disposed on the core region over the first conductive patterns. The through vias are disposed on the peripheral region and electrically connected to the second conductive patterns.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2022
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Kris Lipu Chuang, Tzu-Sung Huang, Chih-Wei Lin, Yu-fu Chen, Hsin-Yu Pan, Hao-Yi Tsai
  • Patent number: 11735518
    Abstract: A method of making a semiconductor device, includes: forming a first molding layer on a substrate; forming a first plurality of vias in the first molding layer; forming a first conductive line over the first molding layer, wherein the first conductive line is laterally disposed over the first molding layer and a first end of the conductive line aligns with and is electrically coupled to a first via of the first plurality of vias; forming a second molding layer above the first molding layer; and forming a second plurality of vias in the second molding layer, wherein a second via of the second plurality of vias aligns with and is electrically coupled to a second end of the conductive line, and wherein the second plurality of vias, the conductive line, and the first plurality of vias are electrically coupled to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shih-Wei Liang, Hung-Yi Kuo, Hao-Yi Tsai, Ming-Hung Tseng, Hsien-Ming Tu
  • Publication number: 20230260915
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a first die, a first encapsulant, a second die and a second encapsulant. The first die includes a first dielectric layer and first conductive pads in the first dielectric layer. The first encapsulant laterally encapsulates and is in direct contact with the first dielectric layer of the first die. The second die includes a second dielectric layer and second conductive pads in the second dielectric layer. The second encapsulant laterally encapsulates and is in direct contact with the second dielectric layer of the second die. The first conductive pads of the first die are in physical contact with a first portion of the second conductive pads of the second die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2023
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Hao-Yi Tsai, Tzuan-Horng Liu, Ting Hao Kuo
  • Publication number: 20230258881
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes an optical connector element and an optical coupler. The optical connector element includes a base structure, a first polymer via and a cladding layer. The base structure has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The first polymer via passes through the base structure from the first surface to the second surface. The cladding layer is surrounding the first polymer via, wherein a refractive index of the cladding layer is different than a refractive index of the first polymer via. The optical coupler is disposed over the optical connector element, wherein the optical coupler receives optical signals from the first polymer via.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2022
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chung-Ming Weng, Hao-Yi Tsai, Cheng-Chieh Hsieh, Hung-Yi Kuo, Tsung-Yuan Yu, Yu-Hao Chen