Patents by Inventor Hideki Yuzawa

Hideki Yuzawa 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: 8338965
    Abstract: A semiconductor chip is provided comprising a semiconductor substrate on which an integrated circuit is formed. The semiconductor chip, which is provided on the semiconductor substrate in an area array, further comprises a plurality of electrodes electrically coupled with the inside of the semiconductor substrate, wherein the electrodes are arranged into a plurality of first groups respectively lined along a plurality of paralleling first straight lines and, further, into a plurality of second groups respectively lined along a plurality of second straight lines which extend so as to intersect with the first straight lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventor: Hideki Yuzawa
  • Publication number: 20110079915
    Abstract: A semiconductor chip is provided comprising a semiconductor substrate on which an integrated circuit is formed. The semiconductor chip, which is provided on the semiconductor substrate in an area array, further comprises a plurality of electrodes electrically coupled with the inside of the semiconductor substrate, wherein the electrodes are arranged into a plurality of first groups respectively lined along a plurality of paralleling first straight lines and, further, into a plurality of second groups respectively lined along a plurality of second straight lines which extend so as to intersect with the first straight lines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2010
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventor: Hideki YUZAWA
  • Patent number: 7872358
    Abstract: A semiconductor chip is provided comprising a semiconductor substrate on which an integrated circuit is formed. The semiconductor chip, which is provided on the semiconductor substrate in an area array, further comprises a plurality of electrodes electrically coupled with the inside of the semiconductor substrate, wherein the electrodes are arranged into a plurality of first groups respectively lined along a plurality of paralleling first straight lines and, further, into a plurality of second groups respectively lined along a plurality of second straight lines which extend so as to intersect with the first straight lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventor: Hideki Yuzawa
  • Publication number: 20100289153
    Abstract: A semiconductor chip is provided comprising a semiconductor substrate on which an integrated circuit is formed. The semiconductor chip, which is provided on the semiconductor substrate in an area array, further comprises a plurality of electrodes electrically coupled with the inside of the semiconductor substrate, wherein the electrodes are arranged into a plurality of first groups respectively lined along a plurality of paralleling first straight lines and, further, into a plurality of second groups respectively lined along a plurality of second straight lines which extend so as to intersect with the first straight lines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2010
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventor: Hideki Yuzawa
  • Patent number: 7786598
    Abstract: A semiconductor chip is provided comprising a semiconductor substrate on which an integrated circuit is formed. The semiconductor chip, which is provided on the semiconductor substrate in an area array, further comprises a plurality of electrodes electrically coupled with the inside of the semiconductor substrate, wherein the electrodes are arranged into a plurality of first groups respectively lined along a plurality of paralleling first straight lines and, further, into a plurality of second groups respectively lined along a plurality of second straight lines which extend so as to intersect with the first straight lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventor: Hideki Yuzawa
  • Patent number: 7598730
    Abstract: A semiconductor wafer examination method that includes: preparing a wafer formed with a chip area for use as a semiconductor chip; firstly examining the wafer by probing; pressing an electrode of the wafer with a pressure member having a flat surface; and secondly examining the wafer by probing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventors: Hideki Yuzawa, Kazuhiro Kijima
  • Patent number: 7573256
    Abstract: A semiconductor wafer examination method that includes: preparing a wafer formed with a chip area for use as a semiconductor chip; firstly examining the wafer by probing; pressing an electrode of the wafer with a pressure member having a flat surface; and secondly examining the wafer by probing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventors: Hideki Yuzawa, Kazuhiro Kijima
  • Patent number: 7560814
    Abstract: A semiconductor device including: a semiconductor section in which an element is formed; an insulating layer formed on the semiconductor section; an electrode pad formed on the insulating layer; a contact section formed of a conductive material provided in a contact hole in the insulating layer and electrically connected with the electrode pad; a passivation film formed to have an opening on a first section of the electrode pad and to be positioned on a second section of the electrode pad; a bump formed to be larger than the opening in the passivation film and to be partially positioned on the passivation film; and a barrier layer which lies between the electrode pad and the bump. The contact section is connected with the second section at a position within a range in which the contact section overlaps the bump while avoiding the first section of the electrode pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventors: Takeshi Yuzawa, Hideki Yuzawa, Michiyoshi Takano
  • Publication number: 20090174085
    Abstract: A semiconductor chip is provided comprising a semiconductor substrate on which an integrated circuit is formed. The semiconductor chip, which is provided on the semiconductor substrate in an area array, further comprises a plurality of electrodes electrically coupled with the inside of the semiconductor substrate, wherein the electrodes are arranged into a plurality of first groups respectively lined along a plurality of paralleling first straight lines and, further, into a plurality of second groups respectively lined along a plurality of second straight lines which extend so as to intersect with the first straight lines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2009
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventor: Hideki YUZAWA
  • Patent number: 7525200
    Abstract: A semiconductor chip is provided comprising a semiconductor substrate on which an integrated circuit is formed. The semiconductor chip, which is provided on the semiconductor substrate in an area array, further comprises a plurality of electrodes electrically coupled with the inside of the semiconductor substrate, wherein the electrodes are arranged into a plurality of first groups respectively lined along a plurality of paralleling first straight lines and, further, into a plurality of second groups respectively lined along a plurality of second straight lines which extend so as to intersect with the first straight lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventor: Hideki Yuzawa
  • Publication number: 20090035929
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device includes: (a) forming an insulating layer having a contact hole on a semiconductor section in which an element is formed; (b) forming an electrode pad on the insulating layer so that a depression or a protrusion remains at a position at which the electrode pad overlaps the contact section; (c) forming a passivation film to have an opening on a first section of the electrode pad and to be positioned on a second section of the electrode pad; (d) forming a barrier layer on the electrode pad; and (e) forming a bump to be larger than the opening in the passivation film and to be partially positioned on the passivation film. The contact section is connected with the second section at a position within a range in which the contact section overlaps the bump while avoiding the first section of the electrode pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2007
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Applicant: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventors: Takeshi Yuzawa, Hideki Yuzawa, Michiyoshi Takano
  • Publication number: 20070259458
    Abstract: A semiconductor wafer examination method that includes: preparing a wafer formed with a chip area for use as a semiconductor chip; firstly examining the wafer by probing; pressing an electrode of the wafer with a pressure member having a flat surface; and secondly examining the wafer by probing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2007
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hideki YUZAWA, Kazuhiro KIJIMA
  • Publication number: 20070259460
    Abstract: A semiconductor wafer examination method that includes: preparing a wafer formed with a chip area for use as a semiconductor chip; firstly examining the wafer by probing; pressing an electrode of the wafer with a pressure member having a flat surface; and secondly examining the wafer by probing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2007
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hideki YUZAWA, Kazuhiro KIJIMA
  • Publication number: 20070259459
    Abstract: A semiconductor wafer examination method that includes: preparing a wafer formed with a chip area for use as a semiconductor chip; firstly examining the wafer by probing; pressing an electrode of the wafer with a pressure member having a flat surface; and secondly examining the wafer by probing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2007
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hideki YUZAWA, Kazuhiro KIJIMA
  • Publication number: 20070259461
    Abstract: A semiconductor wafer examination method that includes: preparing a wafer formed with a chip area for use as a semiconductor chip; firstly examining the wafer by probing; pressing an electrode of the wafer with a pressure member having a flat surface; and secondly examining the wafer by probing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2007
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hideki YUZAWA, Kazuhiro KIJIMA
  • Publication number: 20070254388
    Abstract: A semiconductor wafer examination method that includes: preparing a wafer formed with a chip area for use as a semiconductor chip; firstly examining the wafer by probing; pressing an electrode of the wafer with a pressure member having a flat surface; and secondly examining the wafer by probing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2007
    Publication date: November 1, 2007
    Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hideki YUZAWA, Kazuhiro KIJIMA
  • Patent number: 7279794
    Abstract: A semiconductor device is provided including a substrate containing a wire pattern having a plurality of leads and a semiconductor chip mounted on the substrate in a manner that an electrode faces the wire pattern. The electrodes are arranged to be classified into a plurality of first groups respectively lined along a plurality of paralleling first straight lines and into a plurality of second groups respectively lined along a plurality of second straight lines extending in a direction so as to intersect with the first straight lines. Each lead includes a connecting part facing one electrode, an extension part extending along the first straight line from the connecting part, and a draw-out part that is drawn from the extension part so as to intersect with the first straight line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2007
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventor: Hideki Yuzawa
  • Publication number: 20070228560
    Abstract: A semiconductor device including: a semiconductor section in which an element is formed; an insulating layer formed on the semiconductor section; an electrode pad formed on the insulating layer; a contact section formed of a conductive material provided in a contact hole in the insulating layer and electrically connected with the electrode pad; a passivation film formed to have an opening on a first section of the electrode pad and to be positioned on a second section of the electrode pad; a bump formed to be larger than the opening in the passivation film and to be partially positioned on the passivation film; and a barrier layer which lies between the electrode pad and the bump. The contact section is connected with the second section at a position within a range in which the contact section overlaps the bump while avoiding the first section of the electrode pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2007
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Takeshi Yuzawa, Hideki Yuzawa, Michiyoshi Takano
  • Patent number: 7230338
    Abstract: A semiconductor device including: a semiconductor section in which an element is formed; an insulating layer formed on the semiconductor section; an electrode pad formed on the insulating layer; a contact section formed of a conductive material provided in a contact hole in the insulating layer and electrically connected with the electrode pad; a passivation film formed to have an opening on a first section of the electrode pad and to be positioned on a second section of the electrode pad; a bump formed to be larger than the opening in the passivation film and to be partially positioned on the passivation film; and a barrier layer which lies between the electrode pad and the bump. The contact section is connected with the second section at a position within a range in which the contact section overlaps the bump while avoiding the first section of the electrode pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventors: Takeshi Yuzawa, Hideki Yuzawa, Michiyoshi Takano
  • Patent number: 7208840
    Abstract: First alignment marks are provided on a film substrate in a manner that they are located at positions offset from the disposed positions of second alignment marks provided on a semiconductor chip. The amount of expansion or contraction of the film substrate is obtained by measuring the distance between the first alignment marks. Based on the amount of expansion or contraction, the semiconductor chip is shifted with respect to the film substrate and mounted thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventor: Hideki Yuzawa