Patents by Inventor Li-Han Hsu

Li-Han Hsu 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: 11470720
    Abstract: A package includes a conductive pad, with a plurality of openings penetrating through the conductive pad. A dielectric layer encircles the conductive pad. The dielectric layer has portions filling the plurality of openings. An Under-Bump Metallurgy (UBM) includes a via portion extending into the dielectric layer to contact the conductive pad. A solder region is overlying and contacting the UBM. An integrated passive device is bonded to the UBM through the solder region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Cheng-Hsien Hsieh, Chi-Hsi Wu, Chen-Hua Yu, Der-Chyang Yeh, Hsien-Wei Chen, Li-Han Hsu, Wei-Cheng Wu
  • Publication number: 20220268400
    Abstract: A communication apparatus and a bracket device thereof are provided. The bracket device includes a base, a rotary shaft, a connecting member, and an elastic member. The base includes a bottom portion, a connecting portion, and a base engaging portion. The rotary shaft is rotatably disposed in the connecting portion and includes a base wall and a connecting section. The connecting member connects to the rotary shaft. The elastic member includes a body and an elastic member engaging portion. The body connects to the base wall of the rotary shaft, and the elastic member engaging portion is positioned at the body. In an engagement state, the elastic member engaging portion is engaged to the base engaging portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2021
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventors: LAN-CHUN YANG, CHUN-HUNG HUANG, LI-HAN HSU, YI-CHIEH LIN
  • Publication number: 20220093526
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a semiconductor die, a redistribution structure and connective terminals. The redistribution structure is disposed on the semiconductor die and includes a first metallization tier disposed in between a pair of dielectric layers. The first metallization tier includes routing conductive traces electrically connected to the semiconductor die and a shielding plate electrically insulated from the semiconductor die. The connective terminals include dummy connective terminals and active connective terminals. The dummy connective terminals are disposed on the redistribution structure and are electrically connected to the shielding plate. The active connective terminals are disposed on the redistribution structure and are electrically connected to the routing conductive traces. Vertical projections of the dummy connective terminals fall on the shielding plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2021
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Wei-Cheng Wu, Chien-Chia Chiu, Cheng-Hsien Hsieh, Li-Han Hsu, Meng-Tsan Lee, Tsung-Shu Lin
  • Patent number: 11195802
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a semiconductor die, a redistribution structure and connective terminals. The redistribution structure is disposed on the semiconductor die and includes a first metallization tier disposed in between a pair of dielectric layers. The first metallization tier includes routing conductive traces electrically connected to the semiconductor die and a shielding plate electrically insulated from the semiconductor die. The connective terminals include dummy connective terminals and active connective terminals. The dummy connective terminals are disposed on the redistribution structure and are electrically connected to the shielding plate. The active connective terminals are disposed on the redistribution structure and are electrically connected to the routing conductive traces. Vertical projections of the dummy connective terminals fall on the shielding plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Wei-Cheng Wu, Chien-Chia Chiu, Cheng-Hsien Hsieh, Li-Han Hsu, Meng-Tsan Lee, Tsung-Shu Lin
  • Publication number: 20210305122
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a circuit substrate, a die, a frame structure, a heat sink lid and conductive balls. The die is disposed on a front surface of the circuit substrate and electrically connected with the circuit substrate. The die includes two first dies disposed side by side and separate from each other with a gap between two facing sidewalls of the two first dies. The frame structure is disposed on the front surface of the circuit substrate and surrounding the die. The heat sink lid is disposed on the die and the frame structure. The head sink lid has a slit that penetrates through the heat sink lid in a thickness direction and exposes the gap between the two facing sidewalls of the two first dies. The conductive balls are disposed on the opposite surface of the circuit substrate and electrically connected with the die through the circuit substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2020
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wei-Chih Lai, Chien-Chia Chiu, Chen-Hua Yu, Der-Chyang Yeh, Cheng-Hsien Hsieh, Li-Han Hsu, Tsung-Shu Lin, Wei-Cheng Wu, Yu-Chen Hsu
  • Publication number: 20210267363
    Abstract: A rack assembly has two support frames and at least one shelf that are secured to the support frames by connecting assemblies. Each connecting assembly comprises a well secured to a medial surface of each vertical tube of the support frame, and a hook that extends from each end of each shelf, with each hook having an opening extending therethrough. The connecting assembly also includes a connector that is seated inside each well, each connector having a top plate that has an elongated opening, the connector also having a body that is sized and configured to fit inside a well, the body defining two wings with a space between the wings, and wherein each wing has a bump positioned in the center of the inner surface of each wing that faces the space. Each hook is inserted through the elongated opening of a corresponding connector with the bump on each wing fitted inside the opening of the hook to retain the hook inside the body of the connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2021
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Applicant: Seville Classics Inc.
    Inventor: Li-Han Hsu
  • Patent number: 11069625
    Abstract: A method for forming a package structure and method for forming the same are provided. The method includes forming a package layer over a substrate, and forming a first dielectric layer over the package layer. The method further includes forming a first alignment mark and a second alignment mark over the first dielectric layer. The method includes forming a second dielectric layer over the first dielectric layer and removing a portion of the second dielectric layer to form a first trench to expose the first alignment mark, and to form a first opening to expose the second alignment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Cheng-Hsien Hsieh, Li-Han Hsu, Wei-Cheng Wu, Hsien-Wei Chen, Der-Chyang Yeh, Chi-Hsi Wu
  • Publication number: 20210217682
    Abstract: A semiconductor device including a circuit substrate, a chip package, and a stiffener ring is provided. The chip package is disposed on and electrically connected to the circuit substrate, the chip package includes a pair of first parallel sides and a pair of second parallel sides shorter than the pair of first parallel sides. The stiffener ring is disposed on the circuit substrate, the stiffener ring includes first stiffener portions extending along a direction substantially parallel with the pair of first parallel sides and second stiffener portions extending along the direction substantially parallel with the pair of second parallel sides. The first stiffener portions are connected to the second stiffener portions, and the second stiffener portions is mechanically weaker than the first stiffener portions. A semiconductor device including stiffener lids is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2021
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chien-Chia Chiu, Li-Han Hsu
  • Publication number: 20210193618
    Abstract: An embodiment package includes a first integrated circuit die, an encapsulant around the first integrated circuit die, and a conductive line electrically connecting a first conductive via to a second conductive via. The conductive line includes a first segment over the first integrated circuit die and having a first lengthwise dimension extending in a first direction and a second segment having a second lengthwise dimension extending in a second direction different than the first direction. The second segment extends over a boundary between the first integrated circuit die and the encapsulant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2021
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Cheng-Hsien Hsieh, Li-Han Hsu, Wei-Cheng Wu, Hsien-Wei Chen, Der-Chyang Yeh, Chi-Hsi Wu, Chen-Hua Yu
  • Publication number: 20210185810
    Abstract: A package includes a conductive pad, with a plurality of openings penetrating through the conductive pad. A dielectric layer encircles the conductive pad. The dielectric layer has portions filling the plurality of openings. An Under-Bump Metallurgy (UBM) includes a via portion extending into the dielectric layer to contact the conductive pad. A solder region is overlying and contacting the UBM. An integrated passive device is bonded to the UBM through the solder region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2021
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventors: Cheng-Hsien Hsieh, Chi-Hsi Wu, Chen-Hua Yu, Der-Chyang Yeh, Hsien-Wei Chen, Li-Han Hsu, Wei-Cheng Wu
  • Patent number: 11018088
    Abstract: An embodiment device includes an integrated circuit die and a first metallization pattern over the integrated circuit die. The first metallization pattern includes a first dummy pattern having a first hole extending through a first conductive region. The device further includes a second metallization pattern over the first metallization pattern. The second metallization pattern includes a second dummy pattern having a second hole extending through a second conductive region. The second hole is arranged projectively overlapping a portion of the first hole and a portion of the first conductive region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Cheng-Hsien Hsieh, Li-Han Hsu, Wei-Cheng Wu, Hsien-Wei Chen, Der-Chyang Yeh, Chi-Hsi Wu, Chen-Hua Yu
  • Patent number: 11013318
    Abstract: A rack assembly has two support frames and at least one shelf that are secured to the support frames by connecting assemblies. Each connecting assembly comprises a well secured to a medial surface of each vertical tube of the support frame, and a hook that extends from each end of each shelf, with each hook having an opening extending therethrough. The connecting assembly also includes a connector that is seated inside each well, each connector having a top plate that has an elongated opening, the connector also having a body that is sized and configured to fit inside a well, the body defining two wings with a space between the wings, and wherein each wing has a bump positioned in the center of the inner surface of each wing that faces the space. Each hook is inserted through the elongated opening of a corresponding connector with the bump on each wing fitted inside the opening of the hook to retain the hook inside the body of the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: Seville Classics Inc.
    Inventor: Li-Han Hsu
  • Patent number: 10971425
    Abstract: A semiconductor device including a circuit substrate, a chip package, and a stiffener ring is provided. The chip package is disposed on and electrically connected to the circuit substrate, the chip package includes a pair of first parallel sides and a pair of second parallel sides shorter than the pair of first parallel sides. The stiffener ring is disposed on the circuit substrate, the stiffener ring includes first stiffener portions extending along a direction substantially parallel with the pair of first parallel sides and second stiffener portions extending along the direction substantially parallel with the pair of second parallel sides. The first stiffener portions are connected to the second stiffener portions, and the second stiffener portions is mechanically weaker than the first stiffener portions. A semiconductor device including stiffener lids is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chien-Chia Chiu, Li-Han Hsu
  • Publication number: 20210098391
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a semiconductor die, a redistribution structure and connective terminals. The redistribution structure is disposed on the semiconductor die and includes a first metallization tier disposed in between a pair of dielectric layers. The first metallization tier includes routing conductive traces electrically connected to the semiconductor die and a shielding plate electrically insulated from the semiconductor die. The connective terminals include dummy connective terminals and active connective terminals. The dummy connective terminals are disposed on the redistribution structure and are electrically connected to the shielding plate. The active connective terminals are disposed on the redistribution structure and are electrically connected to the routing conductive traces. Vertical projections of the dummy connective terminals fall on the shielding plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2020
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wei-Cheng Wu, Chien-Chia Chiu, Cheng-Hsien Hsieh, Li-Han Hsu, Meng-Tsan Lee, Tsung-Shu Lin
  • Patent number: 10950577
    Abstract: An embodiment package includes a first integrated circuit die, an encapsulent around the first integrated circuit die, and a conductive line electrically connecting a first conductive via to a second conductive via. The conductive line includes a first segment over the first integrated circuit die and having a first lengthwise dimension extending in a first direction and a second segment having a second lengthwise dimension extending in a second direction different than the first direction. The second segment extends over a boundary between the first integrated circuit die and the encapsulant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Cheng-Hsien Hsieh, Li-Han Hsu, Wei-Cheng Wu, Hsien-Wei Chen, Der-Chyang Yeh, Chi-Hsi Wu, Chen-Hua Yu
  • Patent number: 10939551
    Abstract: A package includes a conductive pad, with a plurality of openings penetrating through the conductive pad. A dielectric layer encircles the conductive pad. The dielectric layer has portions filling the plurality of openings. An Under-Bump Metallurgy (UBM) includes a via portion extending into the dielectric layer to contact the conductive pad. A solder region is overlying and contacting the UBM. An integrated passive device is bonded to the UBM through the solder region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Cheng-Hsien Hsieh, Chi-Hsi Wu, Chen-Hua Yu, Der-Chyang Yeh, Hsien-Wei Chen, Li-Han Hsu, Wei-Cheng Wu
  • Patent number: 10867900
    Abstract: A structure includes a metal pad, a passivation layer having a portion covering edge portions of the metal pad, and a dummy metal plate over the passivation layer. The dummy metal plate has a plurality of through-openings therein. The dummy metal plate has a zigzagged edge. A dielectric layer has a first portion overlying the dummy metal plate, second portions filling the first plurality of through-openings, and a third portion contacting the first zigzagged edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Cheng-Hsien Hsieh, Hsien-Wei Chen, Chi-Hsi Wu, Chen-Hua Yu, Der-Chyang Yeh, Li-Han Hsu, Wei-Cheng Wu
  • Publication number: 20200343193
    Abstract: An embodiment is a structure including a first die having an active surface with a first center point, a molding compound at least laterally encapsulating the first die, and a first redistribution layer (RDL) including metallization patterns extending over the first die and the molding compound. A first portion of the metallization patterns of the first RDL extending over a first portion of a boundary of the first die to the molding compound, the first portion of the metallization patterns not extending parallel to a first line, the first line extending from the first center point of the first die to the first portion of the boundary of the first die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2020
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Inventors: Cheng-Hsien Hsieh, Li-Han Hsu, Wei-Cheng Wu, Hsien-Wei Chen, Der-Chyang Yeh, Chi-Hsi Wu, Chen-Hua Yu, Tsung-Shu Lin
  • Publication number: 20200281352
    Abstract: A rack assembly has two support frames and at least one shelf that are secured to the support frames by connecting assemblies. Each connecting assembly comprises a well secured to a medial surface of each vertical tube of the support frame, and a hook that extends from each end of each shelf, with each hook having an opening extending therethrough. The connecting assembly also includes a connector that is seated inside each well, each connector having a top plate that has an elongated opening, the connector also having a body that is sized and configured to fit inside a well, the body defining two wings with a space between the wings, and wherein each wing has a bump positioned in the center of the inner surface of each wing that faces the space. Each hook is inserted through the elongated opening of a corresponding connector with the bump on each wing fitted inside the opening of the hook to retain the hook inside the body of the connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2020
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Applicant: Seville Classics Inc.
    Inventor: Li-Han Hsu
  • Patent number: 10714426
    Abstract: An embodiment is a structure including a first die having an active surface with a first center point, a molding compound at least laterally encapsulating the first die, and a first redistribution layer (RDL) including metallization patterns extending over the first die and the molding compound. A first portion of the metallization patterns of the first RDL extending over a first portion of a boundary of the first die to the molding compound, the first portion of the metallization patterns not extending parallel to a first line, the first line extending from the first center point of the first die to the first portion of the boundary of the first die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Cheng-Hsien Hsieh, Li-Han Hsu, Wei-Cheng Wu, Hsien-Wei Chen, Der-Chyang Yeh, Chi-Hsi Wu, Chen-Hua Yu, Tsung-Shu Lin