Patents by Inventor Yu-Chia Lai

Yu-Chia Lai 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: 10854564
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate includes a first layer and a second layer over the first layer, a bump disposed over the second layer, a molding disposed over the second layer and surrounding the bump, and a retainer disposed over the second layer, wherein the retainer is disposed between the molding and a periphery of the substrate. Further, a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device includes providing a substrate, disposing several bumps on the substrate, disposing a retainer on the substrate and surrounding the bumps, and disposing a molding between the bumps and the retainer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.
    Inventors: Tung-Liang Shao, Yu-Chia Lai, Hsien-Ming Tu, Chang-Pin Huang, Ching-Jung Yang
  • Patent number: 10847505
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a first die; a first redistribution structure over the first die, the first redistribution structure being conterminous with the first die; a second die over the first die, a first portion of the first die extending beyond a lateral extent of the second die; a conductive pillar over the first portion of the first die and laterally adjacent to the second die, the conductive pillar electrically coupled to first die; a molding material around the first die, the second die, and the conductive pillar; and a second redistribution structure over the molding material, the second redistribution structure electrically coupled to the conductive pillar and the second die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Chia Lai, Kuo Lung Pan, Hung-Yi Kuo, Tin-Hao Kuo, Hao-Yi Tsai, Chung-Shi Liu, Chen-Hua Yu
  • Patent number: 10825804
    Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a bottom substrate, a metal layer disposed over the bottom substrate and a hollow metal pillar disposed on the metal layer. The metal layer and the hollow metal pillar are electrically connected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chang-Pin Huang, Hsien-Ming Tu, Hsien-Wei Chen, Tung-Liang Shao, Ching-Jung Yang, Yu-Chia Lai
  • Publication number: 20200294916
    Abstract: A semiconductor package and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The semiconductor package includes semiconductor dies, an encapsulant and a redistribution structure. The semiconductor dies are disposed side by side. Each semiconductor die has an active surface, a backside surface, and an inner side surface connecting the active surface and the backside surface. The encapsulant wraps the semiconductor dies and exposes the active surfaces of the semiconductor dies. The redistribution structure is disposed on the encapsulant and the active surfaces of the semiconductor dies. The inner side surfaces of most adjacent semiconductor dies face each other. The redistribution structure establishes single-ended connections between most adjacent semiconductor dies by crossing over the facing inner side surfaces of the most adjacent semiconductor dies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2019
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Chia Lai, Chi-Hui Lai, Tin-Hao Kuo, Hao-Yi Tsai, Chung-Shi Liu, Kuo-Chung Yee, Chen-Hua Yu
  • Patent number: 10758247
    Abstract: A tourniquet apparatus having an optical tourniquet interface for safe personalization, a safe transfer key and a pressure controller. The optical tourniquet interface communicates with the pressure controller and is operable for contactlessly reading and authenticating a machine-readable instrument symbol associated with a tourniquet cuff if it matches stored instrument authentication data and for contactlessly reading machine-readable personalization data associated with the cuff. The optical tourniquet interface presents a personalization parameter value if the machine-readable instrument symbol has been authenticated. The safe transfer key enables the user to selectively transfer the presented value of the personalization parameter to the pressure controller only if the pressure controller is inoperable. The pressure controller is releasably connectable to the tourniquet cuff and responsive to the transferred value of the personalization parameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Western Clinical Engineering Ltd.
    Inventors: James Allen McEwen, Michael Jameson, Tom Yu Chia Lai, Rebecca Nicole Lim, Nicholas Alexander Prokopich
  • Publication number: 20200251397
    Abstract: A three dimensional integrated circuit (3D-IC) module socket system includes an integrated Fan-Out (InFO) adapter having one or more integrated passive devices (IPDs) embedded in the InFO adapter. The InFO adapter is also integrated into the 3D-IC module socket system by stacking the InFO adapter between a socket and a SoW package. The InFO adapter with embedded IPDs allows for more planar area of the SoW package to be available for interfacing the socket and provides a short distance between the embedded IPDs and computing dies of the SoW package which enhances a power distribution network (PDN) performance and improves current handling of the 3D-IC module socket system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2019
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Inventors: Yu-Chia Lai, Cheng-Chieh Hsieh, Tin-Hao Kuo, Hao-Yi Tsai, Chung-Shi Liu, Chen-Hua Yu
  • Publication number: 20200243483
    Abstract: A semiconductor device, a circuit board structure and a manufacturing forming thereof are provided. A circuit board structure includes a core layer, a first build-up layer and a second build-up layer. The first build-up layer and the second build-up layer are disposed on opposite sides of the core layer. The circuit board structure has a plurality of stress releasing trenches extending into the first build-up layer and the second build-up layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2019
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tin-Hao Kuo, Chen-Hua Yu, Chung-Shi Liu, Hao-Yi Tsai, Yu-Chia Lai, Po-Yuan Teng
  • Publication number: 20200211922
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a device includes: a package component including integrated circuit dies, an encapsulant around the integrated circuit dies, a redistribution structure over the encapsulant and the integrated circuit dies, and sockets over the redistribution structure; a mechanical brace physically coupled to the sockets, the mechanical brace having openings, each one of the openings exposing a respective one of the sockets; a thermal module physically and thermally coupled to the encapsulant and the integrated circuit dies; and bolts extending through the thermal module, the mechanical brace, and the package component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2019
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Inventors: Shu-Rong Chun, Kuo Lung Pan, Pei-Hsuan Lee, Chien Ling Hwang, Yu-Chia Lai, Tin-Hao Kuo, Hao-Yi Tsai, Chen-Hua Yu
  • Publication number: 20200105641
    Abstract: Package structures and methods of forming the same are disclosed. The package structure includes a package, a device and a screw. The package includes a plurality of dies, an encapsulant encapsulating the plurality of dies, and a redistribution structure over the plurality of dies and the encapsulant. The device is disposed over the package, wherein the dies and the encapsulant are disposed between the device and the redistribution structure. The screw penetrates through the package and the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 25, 2018
    Publication date: April 2, 2020
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Chia Lai, Chen-Hua Yu, Chung-Shi Liu, Hao-Yi Tsai, Kuo-Chung Yee, Tin-Hao Kuo
  • Publication number: 20200091114
    Abstract: A manufacturing method of a semiconductor package includes the following steps. At least one lower semiconductor device is provided. A plurality of conductive pillars are formed on the at least one lower semiconductor device. A dummy die is disposed on a side of the at least one lower semiconductor device. An upper semiconductor device is disposed on the at least one lower semiconductor device and the dummy die, wherein the upper semiconductor device reveals a portion of the at least one lower semiconductor device where the plurality of conductive pillars are disposed. The at least one lower semiconductor device, the dummy die, the upper semiconductor device, and the plurality of conductive pillars are encapsulated in an encapsulating material. A redistribution structure is formed over the upper semiconductor device and the plurality of conductive pillars.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2018
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wei Kang Hsieh, Hung-Yi Kuo, Hao-Yi Tsai, Kuo Lung Pan, Tin-Hao Kuo, Yu-Chia Lai, Mao-Yen Chang, Po-Yuan Teng, Shu-Rong Chun
  • Publication number: 20200020657
    Abstract: A package structure includes an insulating encapsulation, a semiconductor die, and a redistribution circuit structure. The semiconductor die is encapsulated in the insulating encapsulation. The redistribution circuit structure includes conductive patterns, wherein the conductive patterns each comprise a first portion, at least one second portion, and at least one connecting portion. A first edge of the at least one connecting portion is connected to the first portion, and a second edge of the at least one connecting portion is connected to the at least one second portion, wherein the first edge is opposite to the second edge, and a length of the first edge is greater than a length of the second edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2018
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Chia Lai, Chih-Horng Chang, Hao-Yi Tsai, Chih-Hsuan Tai
  • Publication number: 20190341377
    Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a bottom substrate, a metal layer disposed over the bottom substrate and a hollow metal pillar disposed on the metal layer. The metal layer and the hollow metal pillar are electrically connected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2019
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Inventors: Chang-Pin Huang, Hsien-Ming Tu, Hsien-Wei Chen, Tung-Liang Shao, Ching-Jung Yang, Yu-Chia Lai
  • Publication number: 20190312018
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a first die; a first redistribution structure over the first die, the first redistribution structure being conterminous with the first die; a second die over the first die, a first portion of the first die extending beyond a lateral extent of the second die; a conductive pillar over the first portion of the first die and laterally adjacent to the second die, the conductive pillar electrically coupled to first die; a molding material around the first die, the second die, and the conductive pillar; and a second redistribution structure over the molding material, the second redistribution structure electrically coupled to the conductive pillar and the second die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2018
    Publication date: October 10, 2019
    Inventors: Yu-Chia Lai, Kuo Lung Pan, Hung-Yi Kuo, Tin-Hao Kuo, Hao-Yi Tsai, Chung-Shi Liu, Chen-Hua Yu
  • Patent number: 10354986
    Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a bottom substrate, a metal layer disposed over the bottom substrate and a hollow metal pillar disposed on the metal layer. The metal layer and the hollow metal pillar are electrically connected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chang-Pin Huang, Hsien-Ming Tu, Hsien-Wei Chen, Tung-Liang Shao, Ching-Jung Yang, Yu-Chia Lai
  • Publication number: 20190214356
    Abstract: A method includes forming a passivation layer over a portion of a metal pad, forming a polymer layer over the passivation layer, and exposing the polymer layer using a photolithography mask. The photolithography mask has an opaque portion, a transparent portion, and a partial transparent portion. The exposed polymer layer is developed to form an opening, wherein the metal pad is exposed through the opening. A Post-Passivation Interconnect (PPI) is formed over the polymer layer, wherein the PPI includes a portion extending into the opening to connect to the metal pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2019
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Inventors: Ching-Jung Yang, Hsien-Wei Chen, Hsien-Ming Tu, Chang-Pin Huang, Yu-Chia Lai, Tung-Liang Shao
  • Publication number: 20190117231
    Abstract: A sleeve for use with a tourniquet cuff to protect a patient's limb from tourniquet-related injury includes a stretchable body extending longitudinally over a sleeve length between a proximal end and a distal end. The body has a tubular shape, and the sleeve length is greater than a width of the tourniquet cuff. The body tapers from the proximal end to the distal end such that a proximal end circumference is greater than a distal end circumference. The body is formed to apply substantially uniform pressure to the patient's limb from the proximal end of the sleeve to the distal end of the sleeve varying only within a predetermined pressure range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Inventors: James Allen McEwen, Michael Jameson, Tom Yu Chia Lai
  • Patent number: D847344
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: Western Clinical Engineering Ltd.
    Inventors: James A. McEwen, Michael Jameson, Kenneth L. Glinz, Jeswin Jeyasurya, Tom Yu Chia Lai
  • Patent number: D850631
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Western Clinical Engineering Ltd.
    Inventors: James Allen McEwen, Michael Jameson, Tom Yu Chia Lai, Jane Dorothea Procyshyn, Joshua Jonathan Sam
  • Patent number: D861885
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: Western Clinical Engineering Ltd.
    Inventors: James Allen McEwen, Michael Jameson, Tom Yu Chia Lai, Jane Dorothea Procyshyn, Joshua Jonathan Sam
  • Patent number: D880704
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: Western Clinical Engineering Ltd.
    Inventors: James Allen McEwen, Michael Jameson, Tom Yu Chia Lai, Jane Dorothea Procyshyn, Joshua Jonathan Sam