Patents by Inventor Hermes T. Apale

Hermes T. Apale 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).

  • Publication number: 20230307335
    Abstract: A semiconductor device has a substrate and plurality of first bumps formed over the substrate in an array. An array of second bumps is formed over the substrate on at least two sides of the first bumps. An electrical component is disposed over the first bumps. A package structure is disposed over the substrate and electrical component. The package structure has a horizontal member and legs extending from the horizontal member to form a cavity. The package structure is coupled to the array of second bumps. The package structure includes a material to operate as a heat sink or shielding layer. The shielding layer makes ground connection through the array of second bumps. The first bumps and second bumps have a similar height and width to form in the same manufacturing step. A protective layer, such as conductive epoxy, is disposed over the array of second bumps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2023
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Applicant: STATS ChipPAC Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Hermes T. Apale, KyuWon Lee, Mark Sackett
  • Patent number: 11764136
    Abstract: A semiconductor device has a substrate and plurality of first bumps formed over the substrate in an array. An array of second bumps is formed over the substrate on at least two sides of the first bumps. An electrical component is disposed over the first bumps. A package structure is disposed over the substrate and electrical component. The package structure has a horizontal member and legs extending from the horizontal member to form a cavity. The package structure is coupled to the array of second bumps. The package structure includes a material to operate as a heat sink or shielding layer. The shielding layer makes ground connection through the array of second bumps. The first bumps and second bumps have a similar height and width to form in the same manufacturing step. A protective layer, such as conductive epoxy, is disposed over the array of second bumps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: STATS ChipPAC Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Hermes T. Apale, KyuWon Lee, Mark Sackett
  • Publication number: 20230059429
    Abstract: A semiconductor device has a substrate and plurality of first bumps formed over the substrate in an array. An array of second bumps is formed over the substrate on at least two sides of the first bumps. An electrical component is disposed over the first bumps. A package structure is disposed over the substrate and electrical component. The package structure has a horizontal member and legs extending from the horizontal member to form a cavity. The package structure is coupled to the array of second bumps. The package structure includes a material to operate as a heat sink or shielding layer. The shielding layer makes ground connection through the array of second bumps. The first bumps and second bumps have a similar height and width to form in the same manufacturing step. A protective layer, such as conductive epoxy, is disposed over the array of second bumps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2021
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Applicant: STATS ChipPAC Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Hermes T. Apale, KyuWon Lee, Mark Sackett
  • Patent number: 6960493
    Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention allows mold compound to flow underneath a substrate where the mold compound will remain in place until the process of mold formation is completed. The mold compound of the package will penetrate all available cavities where the mold compound will remain in place and harden. After hardening, the mold compound surrounding a mold anchor will support an anchored area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2005
    Assignee: ST Assembly Test Services, LTD
    Inventors: Virgil C. Ararao, Hermes T. Apale, Il Kwon Shim
  • Patent number: 6875634
    Abstract: A method and assembly are provided for anchoring the heat spreader of a PBGA package to the substrate thereof as part of the PBGA package. These anchor features are provided over the surface of the substrate of the PBGA package. The anchor features align with openings created in the heat spreader stand-off, thus allowing for quick and reliable positioning and anchoring of the heat spreader over the surface of the substrate of the package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2005
    Assignee: ST Assembly Test Services PTE LTD
    Inventors: Il Kwon Shim, Hermes T. Apale, Weddie Aquien, Dario Filoteo, Virgil Ararao, Leo Merilo
  • Patent number: 6825067
    Abstract: A new method is provided for the creation of a mold cap. The mold cap anchoring feature of the invention is designed and incorporated from the start of the design and fabrication of the substrate. Various design options of the mold anchor of the invention can be implemented. The mold anchor of the invention allows the mold compound to flow underneath the substrate where the mold compound will remain in place until the process of mold formation is completed. The mold compound of the package will penetrate all available cavities surrounding and being accessible from the mold anchor of the invention where the mold compound will remain in place and harden. After hardening, the mold compound surrounding the mold anchor will support the anchored area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2004
    Assignee: St Assembly Test Services PTE LTD
    Inventors: Virgil C. Ararao, Hermes T. Apale, Il Kwon Shim
  • Patent number: 6818981
    Abstract: A PBGA package is provided. The heat spreader interfaces with the substrate with the standoff of the heat spreader. The stand-off of the heat spreader is provided with an opening, the stand-off of the heat spreader is aligned with the substrate of the PBGA package by means of a copper pad that is provided over a second surface of the substrate. A solder bump is further provided over the surface of the copper pad. Thermally conductive solder is deposited over the opening of the heat spreader and over the copper pad. If the heat spreader stand-off is aligned with contact pads, thermally conductive epoxy is deposited over the contact pads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: St Assembly Test Services PTE LTD
    Inventors: Il Kwon Shim, Hermes T. Apale, Gerry Balanon
  • Publication number: 20040180525
    Abstract: A new method and assembly is provided for anchoring the heat spreader of a PBGA package to the substrate thereof. Anchor features are made part of the PBGA package, these anchor features are provided over the surface of the substrate of the PBGA package. The anchor features align with openings created in the heat spreader stand-off, thus allowing for quick and reliable positioning and anchoring of the heat spreader over the surface of the substrate of the package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2004
    Publication date: September 16, 2004
    Applicant: ST Assembly Test Services Ltd.
    Inventors: Il Kwon Shim, Hermes T. Apale, Weddie Aquien, Dario Filoteo, Virgil Ararao, Leo Merilo
  • Publication number: 20040155338
    Abstract: A new method is provided for the interface between a heat spreader and the substrate of a thermally improved PBGA package. The heat spreader interfaces with the substrate with the standoff of the heat spreader. The stand-off of the heat spreader is provided with an opening, the stand-off of the heat spreader is aligned with the substrate of the PBGA package by means of a copper pad that is provided over a second surface of the substrate. A gold stud bump or a solder bump are further provided over the surface of the copper pad for alignment purposes. Thermally conductive epoxy or solder is deposited over the opening of the heat spreader and therewith over the copper pad provided over a second surface of the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2004
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Inventors: Il Kwon Shim, Hermes T. Apale, Gerry Balanon
  • Publication number: 20040108601
    Abstract: A new method is provided for the creation of a mold cap. The mold cap anchoring feature of the invention is designed and incorporated from the start of the design and fabrication of the substrate. Various design options of the mold anchor of the invention can be implemented. The mold anchor of the invention allows the mold compound to flow underneath the substrate where the mold compound will remain in place until the process of mold formation is completed. The mold compound of the package will penetrate all available cavities surrounding and being accessible from the mold anchor of the invention where the mold compound will remain in place and harden. After hardening, the mold compound surrounding the mold anchor will support the anchored area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2002
    Publication date: June 10, 2004
    Applicant: St Assembly Test Services Pte Ltd
    Inventors: Virgil C. Ararao, Hermes T. Apale, Il Kwon Shim
  • Patent number: 6737298
    Abstract: A new method and assembly are provided for anchoring the heat spreader of a PBGA package to the substrate thereof. Anchor features are made part of the PBGA package. These anchor features are provided over the surface of the substrate of the PBGA package. The anchor features align with openings created in the heat spreader stand-off, thus allowing for quick and reliable positioning and anchoring of the heat spreader over the surface of the substrate of the package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2004
    Assignee: St Assembly Test Services Ltd
    Inventors: Il Kwon Shim, Hermes T. Apale, Weddle Aquien, Dario Filoteo, Virgil Ararao, Leo Merilo
  • Patent number: 6706563
    Abstract: A new method is provided for the interface between a heat spreader and the substrate of a thermally improved PBGA package. The heat spreader interfaces with the substrate with the standoff of the heat spreader. The stand-off of the heat spreader is provided with an opening, the stand-off of the heat spreader is aligned with the substrate of the PBGA package by means of a copper pad that is provided over a second surface of the substrate. A gold stud bump or a solder bump are further provided over the surface of the copper pad for alignment purposes. Thermally conductive epoxy or solder is deposited over the opening of the heat spreader and therewith over the copper pad provided over a second surface of the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Assignee: ST Assembly Test Services PTE LTD
    Inventors: Il Kwon Shim, Hermes T. Apale, Gerry Balanon
  • Publication number: 20030197195
    Abstract: A new method is provided for the interface between a heat spreader and the substrate of a thermally improved PBGA package. The heat spreader interfaces with the substrate with the standoff of the heat spreader. The stand-off of the heat spreader is provided with an opening, the stand-off of the heat spreader is aligned with the substrate of the PBGA package by means of a copper pad that is provided over a second surface of the substrate. A gold stud bump or a solder bump are further provided over the surface of the copper pad for alignment purposes. Thermally conductive epoxy or solder is deposited over the opening of the heat spreader and therewith over the copper pad provided over a second surface of the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2002
    Publication date: October 23, 2003
    Applicant: St Assembly Test Services Pte Ltd
    Inventors: Il Kwon Shim, Hermes T. Apale, Gerry Balanon
  • Publication number: 20030138994
    Abstract: A new method and assembly is provided for anchoring the heat spreader of a PBGA package to the substrate thereof. Anchor features are made part of the PBGA package, these anchor features are provided over the surface of the substrate of the PBGA package. The anchor features align with openings created in the heat spreader stand-off, thus allowing for quick and reliable positioning and anchoring of the heat spreader over the surface of the substrate of the package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2002
    Publication date: July 24, 2003
    Applicant: St Assembly Test Services Pte Ltd
    Inventors: Il Kwon Shim, Hermes T. Apale, Weddle Aquien, Dario Filoteo, Virgil Ararao, Leo Merilo