Patents by Inventor Yen-Shih Ho

Yen-Shih Ho 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: 20180102321
    Abstract: A chip package including a substrate having an upper surface, a lower surface, and a sidewall surface that is at the edge of the substrate is provided. The substrate includes a sensor device therein and adjacent to the upper surface thereof. The chip package further includes light-shielding layer disposed over the sidewall surface of the substrate and extends along the edge of the substrate to surround the sensor device. The chip package further includes a cover plate disposed over the upper surface of the substrate and a spacer layer disposed between the substrate and the cover plate. A method of forming the chip package is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2017
    Publication date: April 12, 2018
    Inventors: Yen-Shih HO, Po-Han LEE, Chia-Ming CHENG, Hsin-Yen LIN
  • Patent number: 9887229
    Abstract: This present invention provides a method of manufacturing a chip scale sensing chip package, comprising the steps of: providing a sensing device wafer having a first top surface and a first bottom surface opposite to each other, whereby the sensing device wafer comprises a plurality of chip areas, and each of the chip areas comprising a sensing device and a plurality of conductive pads adjacent to the sensing chip nearby the first top surface; providing a cap wafer having a second top surface and a second bottom surface opposite to each other, and bonding the second surface of the cap wafer to the first top surface of the sensing device wafer by sandwiching a first adhesive layer therebetween; providing a temporary carrier substrate, and bonding the temporary carrier substrate to the second top surface of the cap wafer by sandwiching a second adhesive layer therebetween; forming a wiring layer connecting to each of the conductive pads on the first bottom surface of the sensing device wafer; providing a first
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: XINTEC INC.
    Inventors: Yen-Shih Ho, Tsang-Yu Liu, Chia-Sheng Lin, Chia-Ming Cheng
  • Patent number: 9881889
    Abstract: A chip package is provided, in which includes: a packaging substrate, a chip and a plurality solder balls interposed between the packaging substrate and the chip for bonding the packaging substrate and the chip, wherein the solder balls include a first portion of a first size and a second portion of a second size that is different from the first size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: XINTEC INC.
    Inventors: Yu-Lung Huang, Shu-Ming Chang, Tsang-Yu Liu, Yen-Shih Ho
  • Patent number: 9875912
    Abstract: A chip package includes a chip, a first adhesive layer, a second adhesive layer, and a protection cap. The chip has a sensing area, a first surface, a second surface that is opposite to the first surface, and a side surface adjacent to the first and second surfaces. The sensing area is located on the first surface. The first adhesive layer covers the first surface of the chip. The second adhesive layer is located on the first adhesive layer, such that the first adhesive layer is between the first surface and the second adhesive layer. The protection cap has a bottom board and a sidewall that surrounds the bottom board. The bottom board covers the second adhesive layer, and the sidewall covers the side surface of the chip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: XINTEC INC.
    Inventors: Yen-Shih Ho, Hsiao-Lan Yeh, Chia-Sheng Lin, Yi-Ming Chang, Po-Han Lee, Hui-Hsien Wu, Jyun-Liang Wu
  • Patent number: 9793234
    Abstract: A chip package includes a first chip and a second chip. The first chip includes a first substrate having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, a first passive element on the first surface, and a first protection layer covering the first passive element, which the first protection layer has a third surface opposite to the first surface. First and second conductive pad structures are disposed in the first protection layer and electrically connected to the first passive element. The second chip is disposed on the third surface, which the second chip includes an active element and a second passive element electrically connected to the active element. The active element is electrically connected to the first conductive pad structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: XINTEC INC.
    Inventors: Yen-Shih Ho, Shu-Ming Chang, Hsing-Lung Shen
  • Patent number: 9780251
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a silicon substrate, a protection layer, an electrical pad, an isolation layer, a redistribution layer, a conductive layer, a passivation layer, and a conductive structure. The silicon substrate has a concave region, a step structure, a tooth structure, a first surface, and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The step structure and the tooth structure surround the concave region. The step structure has a first oblique surface, a third surface, and a second oblique surface facing the concave region and connected in sequence. The protection layer is located on the first surface of the silicon substrate. The electrical pad is located in the protection layer and exposed through the concave region. The isolation layer is located on the first and second oblique surfaces, the second and third surfaces of the step structure, and the tooth structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: XINTEC INC.
    Inventors: Wei-Luen Suen, Wei-Ming Chien, Po-Han Lee, Tsang-Yu Liu, Yen-Shih Ho
  • Publication number: 20170271276
    Abstract: A chip package including a substrate that has a first surface and a second surface opposite thereto is provided. The substrate includes a chip region and a scribe line region that extends along the edge of the chip region. The chip package further includes a dielectric layer disposed on the first surface of the substrate. The dielectric layer corresponding to the scribe line region has a through groove that extends along the extending direction of the scribe line region. A method of forming the chip package is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2017
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Inventors: Yen-Shih HO, Chia-Sheng LIN, Po-Han LEE, Wei-Luen SUEN
  • Patent number: 9761555
    Abstract: A manufacturing method of a passive component structure includes the following steps. A protection layer is formed on a substrate, and bond pads of the substrate are respectively exposed through protection layer openings. A conductive layer is formed on the bond pads and the protection layer. A patterned photoresist layer is formed on the conductive layer, and the conductive layer adjacent to the protection layer openings is exposed through photoresist layer openings. Copper bumps are respectively electroplated on the conductive layer. The photoresist layer and the conductive layer not covered by the copper bumps are removed. A passivation layer is formed on the copper bumps and the protection layer, and at least one of the copper bumps is exposed through a passivation layer opening. A diffusion barrier layer and an oxidation barrier layer are chemically plated in sequence on the copper bump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: XINTEC INC.
    Inventors: Jiun-Yen Lai, Yu-Wen Hu, Bai-Yao Lou, Chia-Sheng Lin, Yen-Shih Ho, Hsin Kuan
  • Publication number: 20170213805
    Abstract: A method for forming a chip package is provided. The method includes providing a first substrate and a second substrate. The first substrate is attached onto the second substrate by an adhesive layer. A first opening is formed to penetrate the first substrate and the adhesive layer and separate the first substrate and the adhesive layer into portions. A chip package formed by the method is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2017
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Inventors: Chia-Lun SHEN, Yi-Ming CHANG, Tsang-Yu LIU, Yen-Shih HO
  • Publication number: 20170207182
    Abstract: A chip package including a substrate is provided. The substrate has a first surface and a second surface opposite thereto. The substrate includes a sensing or device region which is adjacent to the first surface. A recess is in the substrate. The recess extends from the second surface towards the first surface, and vertically overlaps the sensing or device region. A redistribution layer is electrically connected to the sensing or device region, and extends from the second surface into the recess. A method of forming the chip package is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2017
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Inventors: Yen-Shih HO, Tsang-Yu LIU, Chia-Sheng LIN, Chaung-Lin LAI
  • Patent number: 9711403
    Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides a method for forming a chip package which includes: providing a substrate having a first surface and a second surface, wherein at least two conducting pads are disposed on the first surface of the substrate; partially removing the substrate from the second surface of the substrate to form at least two holes extending towards the first surface, wherein the holes correspondingly and respectively align with one of the conducting pads; after the holes are formed, partially removing the substrate from the second substrate to form at least a recess extending towards the first surface, wherein the recess overlaps with the holes; forming an insulating layer on a sidewall and a bottom of the trench and on sidewalls of the holes; and forming a conducting layer on the insulating layer, wherein the conducting layer electrically contacts with one of the conducting pads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: XINTEC INC.
    Inventors: Chien-Hui Chen, Ming-Kun Yang, Tsang-Yu Liu, Yen-Shih Ho
  • Publication number: 20170179330
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a silicon substrate, a protection layer, an electrical pad, an isolation layer, a redistribution layer, a conductive layer, a passivation layer, and a conductive structure. The silicon substrate has a concave region, a step structure, a tooth structure, a first surface, and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The step structure and the tooth structure surround the concave region. The step structure has a first oblique surface, a third surface, and a second oblique surface facing the concave region and connected in sequence. The protection layer is located on the first surface of the silicon substrate. The electrical pad is located in the protection layer and exposed through the concave region. The isolation layer is located on the first and second oblique surfaces, the second and third surfaces of the step structure, and the tooth structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Wei-Luen SUEN, Wei-Ming CHIEN, Po-Han LEE, Tsang-Yu LIU, Yen-Shih HO
  • Patent number: 9685354
    Abstract: An embodiment of this invention provides a separation apparatus for separating a stacked article, such as a semiconductor chip package with sensing functions, comprising a substrate and a cap layer formed on the substrate. The separation apparatus comprises a vacuum nozzle head including a suction pad having a top surface and a bottom surface, a through hole penetrating the top surface and the bottom surface of the suction pad, and a hollow vacuum pipe connecting the through hole to a vacuum pump; a stage positing under the vacuum nozzle head and substantially aligning with the suction pad; a control means coupling to the vacuum nozzle head to lift upward or lower down the vacuum nozzle head; and a first cutter comprising a first cutting body and a first knife connecting to the first cutting body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: XINTEC INC.
    Inventors: Yen-Shih Ho, Tsang-Yu Liu, Chia-Sheng Lin, Yi-Ming Chang
  • Publication number: 20170148752
    Abstract: A chip package includes a substrate, an isolation layer, a redistribution layer, a passivation layer, a first conductive layer, a second conductive layer, and a conductive structure. The isolation layer is located on the substrate. The redistribution layer is located on the isolation layer. The passivation layer is located on the isolation layer and the redistribution layer. The passivation layer has an opening, a wall surface that surrounds the opening, and a surface that faces away from the isolation layer. A portion of the redistribution layer is exposed through the opening. The first conductive layer is located on the redistribution layer that is in the opening, and extends to the wall surface and the surface of the passivation layer. The second conductive layer covers the first conductive layer. The conductive structure is located on the second conductive layer and protrudes from the passivation layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2016
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Yen-Shih HO, Chia-Sheng LIN, Po-Han LEE, Wei-Luen SUEN
  • Publication number: 20170148844
    Abstract: A chip package includes a chip, an adhesive layer, and a dam element. The chip has a sensing area, a first surface, and a second surface that is opposite to the first surface. The sensing area is located on the first surface. The adhesive layer covers the first surface of the chip. The dam element is located on the adhesive layer and surrounds the sensing area. The thickness of the dam element is in a range from 20 ?m to 750 ?m, and the wall surface of the dam element surrounding the sensing area is a rough surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Yen-Shih HO, Hsiao-Lan YEH, Chia-Sheng LIN, Yi-Ming CHANG, Po-Han LEE, Hui-Hsien WU, Jyun-Liang WU, Shu-Ming CHANG, Yu-Lung HUANG, Chien-Min LIN
  • Publication number: 20170148694
    Abstract: A chip package includes a chip, a first adhesive layer, a second adhesive layer, and a protection cap. The chip has a sensing area, a first surface, a second surface that is opposite to the first surface, and a side surface adjacent to the first and second surfaces. The sensing area is located on the first surface. The first adhesive layer covers the first surface of the chip. The second adhesive layer is located on the first adhesive layer, such that the first adhesive layer is between the first surface and the second adhesive layer. The protection cap has a bottom board and a sidewall that surrounds the bottom board. The bottom board covers the second adhesive layer, and the sidewall covers the side surface of the chip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2016
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Yen-Shih HO, Hsiao-Lan YEH, Chia-Sheng LIN, Yi-Ming CHANG, Po-Han LEE, Hui-Hsien WU, Jyun-Liang WU
  • Patent number: 9653422
    Abstract: A method for forming a chip package is provided. The method includes providing a first substrate and a second substrate. The first substrate is attached onto the second substrate by an adhesive layer. A first opening is formed to penetrate the first substrate and the adhesive layer and separate the first substrate and the adhesive layer into portions. A chip package formed by the method is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: XINTEC INC.
    Inventors: Chia-Lun Shen, Yi-Ming Chang, Tsang-Yu Liu, Yen-Shih Ho
  • Patent number: 9640488
    Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides a chip package which includes: a semiconductor substrate having a first surface and a second surface; a first recess extending from the first surface towards the second surface; a second recess extending from a bottom of the first recess towards the second surface, wherein a sidewall and the bottom of the first recess and a second sidewall and a second bottom of the second recess together form an exterior side surface of the semiconductor substrate; a wire layer disposed over the first surface and extending into the first recess and/or the second recess; an insulating layer positioned between the wire layer and the semiconductor substrate; and a metal light shielding layer disposed over the first surface and having at least one hole, wherein a shape of the at least one hole is a quadrangle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: XINTEC INC.
    Inventors: Yi-Min Lin, Yi-Ming Chang, Shu-Ming Chang, Yen-Shih Ho, Tsang-Yu Liu, Chia-Ming Cheng
  • Patent number: 9640683
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a silicon substrate, a protection layer, an electrical pad, an isolation layer, a redistribution layer, a conductive layer, a passivation layer, and a conductive structure. The silicon substrate has a concave region, a step structure, a tooth structure, a first surface, and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The step structure and the tooth structure surround the concave region. The step structure has a first oblique surface, a third surface, and a second oblique surface facing the concave region and connected in sequence. The protection layer is located on the first surface of the silicon substrate. The electrical pad is located in the protection layer and exposed through the concave region. The isolation layer is located on the first and second oblique surfaces, the second and third surfaces of the step structure, and the tooth structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: XINTEC INC.
    Inventors: Wei-Luen Suen, Wei-Ming Chien, Po-Han Lee, Tsang-Yu Liu, Yen-Shih Ho
  • Publication number: 20170117242
    Abstract: A chip package is provided. The chip package includes a substrate. The substrate includes a sensing region or device region. The chip package also includes a first conducting structure disposed on the substrate. The first conducting structure is electrically connected to the sensing region or device region. The chip package further includes a passive element vertically stacked on the substrate. The passive element and the first conducting structure are positioned side by side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2016
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Inventors: Yen-Shih HO, Tsang-Yu LIU, Po-Han LEE, Chi-Chang LIAO