Patents by Inventor Yu-Hsiang Hu

Yu-Hsiang Hu 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: 11715717
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a device includes: a semiconductor die including a semiconductor material; a through via adjacent the semiconductor die, the through via including a metal; an encapsulant around the through via and the semiconductor die, the encapsulant including a polymer resin; and an adhesion layer between the encapsulant and the through via, the adhesion layer including an adhesive compound having an aromatic compound and an amino group, the amino group bonded to the polymer resin of the encapsulant, the aromatic compound bonded to the metal of the through via, the aromatic compound being chemically inert to the semiconductor material of the semiconductor die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hung-Chun Cho, Sih-Hao Liao, Yu-Hsiang Hu, Hung-Jui Kuo
  • Publication number: 20230223357
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor package includes depositing a first dielectric layer over a carrier substrate. A first metallization pattern is formed over the first dielectric layer. The first metallization pattern has a first opening exposing the first dielectric layer. A second dielectric layer is deposited over the first metallization pattern, forming a dielectric slot through the first metallization pattern by filling the first opening. A second metallization pattern and a third dielectric layer are formed over the second dielectric layer. A through via is formed over the third dielectric layer, so that the dielectric slot is laterally under the through via.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2022
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Inventors: Yi-Che Chiang, Chien-Hsun Chen, Tuan-Yu Hung, Hsin-Yu Pan, Wei-Kang Hsieh, Tsung-Hsien Chiang, Chao-Hsien Huang, Tzu-Sung Huang, Ming Hung Tseng, Wei-Chih Chen, Ban-Li Wu, Hao-Yi Tsai, Yu-Hsiang Hu, Chung-Shi Liu
  • Patent number: 11699598
    Abstract: A semiconductor device and method that comprise a first dielectric layer over a encapsulant that encapsulates a via and a semiconductor die is provided. A redistribution layer is over the first dielectric layer, and a second dielectric layer is over the redistribution layer, and the second dielectric layer comprises a low-temperature polyimide material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Zi-Jheng Liu, Yu-Hsiang Hu, Jo-Lin Lan, Sih-Hao Liao, Chen-Cheng Kuo, Hung-Jui Kuo, Chung-Shi Liu, Chen-Hua Yu, Meng-Wei Chou
  • Publication number: 20230215831
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a method includes forming a conductive feature adjacent to a substrate; treating the conductive feature with a protective material, the protective material comprising an inorganic core with an organic coating around the inorganic core, the treating the conductive feature comprising forming a protective layer over the conductive feature; and forming an encapsulant around the conductive feature and the protective layer. In another embodiment, the method further includes, before forming the encapsulant, rinsing the protective layer with water. In another embodiment, the protective layer is selectively formed over the conductive feature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2023
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: Hung-Chun Cho, Hung-Jui Kuo, Yu-Hsiang Hu, Sih-Hao Liao
  • Patent number: 11694967
    Abstract: A package structure includes a plurality of semiconductor die, an insulating encapsulant and a redistribution layer. Each of the plurality of semiconductor dies includes a semiconductor substrate, conductive pads disposed on the semiconductor substrate, conductive posts disposed on the conductive pads, and at least one alignment mark located on the semiconductor substrate. The insulating encapsulant is encapsulating the plurality of semiconductor dies. The redistribution layer is disposed on the insulating encapsulant and electrically connected to the plurality of semiconductor dies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Jhih-Yu Wang, Hung-Jui Kuo, Yu-Hsiang Hu, Sih-Hao Liao, Yung-Chi Chu
  • Publication number: 20230197662
    Abstract: A package includes a die and a redistribution layer. A top surface of the die has a first area and a second area connected with the first area. The redistribution layer structure includes a first insulation layer, a redistribution layer, and a second insulation layer. The first insulation layer is overlapping with the second area. The redistribution layer is disposed above the die. The second insulation layer is disposed above the redistribution layer and overlapping with the second area and the first area. The second insulation layer covers a top surface of the first insulation layer and is in contact with a side surface of the first insulation layer and the top surface of the die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2023
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Tian Hu, Hung-Jui Kuo, Yu-Hsiang Hu, Sih-Hao Liao
  • Patent number: 11682637
    Abstract: A method includes forming a reconstructed wafer including encapsulating a device die in an encapsulant, forming a dielectric layer over the device die and the encapsulant, forming a plurality of redistribution lines extending into the dielectric layer to electrically couple to the device die, and forming a metal ring in a common process for forming the plurality of redistribution lines. The metal ring encircles the plurality of redistribution lines, and the metal ring extends into scribe lines of the reconstructed wafer. A die-saw process is performed along scribe lines of the reconstructed wafer to separate a package from the reconstructed wafer. The package includes the device die and at least a portion of the metal ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Wan-Yu Lee, Chiang Lin, Yueh-Ting Lin, Hua-Wei Tseng, Li-Hsien Huang, Yu-Hsiang Hu
  • Patent number: 11682647
    Abstract: A semiconductor package including a plurality of semiconductor devices, an insulating layer, and a redistribution layer is provided. The insulating layer is disposed over the semiconductor device. The redistribution layer is disposed over the insulating layer and electrically connected to the semiconductor device. The redistribution layer includes a conductive line portion. The semiconductor package has a stitching zone, and the insulating layer has a ridge structure on a surface away from the semiconductor device and positioned within the stitching zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Po-Han Wang, Hung-Jui Kuo, Shih-Peng Tai, Yu-Hsiang Hu, I-Chia Chen
  • Patent number: 11682636
    Abstract: A method includes encapsulating a package component in an encapsulating material, with the encapsulating material including a portion directly over the package component. The portion of the encapsulating material is patterned to form an opening revealing a conductive feature in the package component. A redistribution line extends into the opening to contact the conductive feature. An electrical connector is formed over and electrically coupling to the conductive feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Po-Han Wang, Yu-Hsiang Hu, Hung-Jui Kuo, Chen-Hua Yu
  • Publication number: 20230187318
    Abstract: A package structure and method of forming the same are provided. The package structure includes a polymer layer, a redistribution layer, a die, and an adhesion promoter layer. The redistribution layer is disposed over the polymer layer. The die is sandwiched between the polymer layer and the redistribution layer. The adhesion promoter layer, an oxide layer, a through via, and an encapsulant are sandwiched between the polymer layer and the redistribution layer. The encapsulant is laterally encapsulates the die. The through via extends through the encapsulant. The adhesion promoter layer and the oxide layer are laterally sandwiched between the through via and the encapsulant. A bottom portion of the encapsulant is longitudinally sandwiched between the adhesion promoter layer and the polymer layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2023
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Hung-Chun Cho, Hung-Jui Kuo, Yu-Hsiang Hu, Sih-Hao Liao, Wei-Chih Chen
  • Patent number: 11670519
    Abstract: A method for forming a redistribution structure in a semiconductor package and a semiconductor package including the redistribution structure are disclosed. In an embodiment, the method may include encapsulating an integrated circuit die and a through via in a molding compound, the integrated circuit die having a die connector; depositing a first dielectric layer over the molding compound; patterning a first opening through the first dielectric layer exposing the die connector of the integrated circuit die; planarizing the first dielectric layer; depositing a first seed layer over the first dielectric layer and in the first opening; and plating a first conductive via extending through the first dielectric layer on the first seed layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Yu-Hsiang Hu, Hung-Jui Kuo, Chen-Hua Yu
  • Patent number: 11664323
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a device includes: a molding compound; an integrated circuit die encapsulated in the molding compound; a through via adjacent the integrated circuit die; and a redistribution structure over the integrated circuit die, the molding compound, and the through via, the redistribution structure electrically connected to the integrated circuit die and the through via, the redistribution structure including: a first dielectric layer disposed over the molding compound; a first conductive via extending through the first dielectric layer; a second dielectric layer disposed over the first dielectric layer and the first conductive via; and a second conductive via extending through the second dielectric layer and into a portion of the first conductive via, an interface between the first conductive via and the second conductive via being non-planar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Po-Han Wang, Hung-Jui Kuo, Yu-Hsiang Hu
  • Publication number: 20230154830
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a first die, a second die, a first redistribution layer (RDL) structure and a connector. The RDL structure is disposed between the first die and the second die and is electrically connected to the first die and the second die and includes a first polymer layer, a second polymer layer, a first conductive pattern and an adhesion promoter layer. The adhesion promoter layer is between and in direct contact with the second polymer layer and the first conductive pattern. The connector is disposed in the first polymer layer and in direct contact with the second die and the first conductive pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2023
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Inventors: Hung-Chun Cho, Sih-Hao Liao, Yu-Hsiang Hu, Hung-Jui Kuo
  • Publication number: 20230154764
    Abstract: A method includes forming a first metal mesh over a carrier, forming a first dielectric layer over the first metal mesh, and forming a second metal mesh over the first dielectric layer. The first metal mesh and the second metal mesh are staggered. The method further includes forming a second dielectric layer over the second metal mesh, attaching a device die over the second dielectric layer, with the device die overlapping the first metal mesh and the second metal mesh, encapsulating the device die in an encapsulant, and forming redistribution lines over and electrically connecting to the device die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2022
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Inventors: Tzu-Sung Huang, Tsung-Hsien Chiang, Ming Hung Tseng, Hao-Yi Tsai, Yu-Hsiang Hu, Chih-Wei Lin, Lipu Kris Chuang, Wei Lun Tsai, Kai-Ming Chiang, Ching Yao Lin, Chao-Wei Li, Ching-Hua Hsieh
  • Patent number: 11640935
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a redistribution structure, a supporting layer, a semiconductor device, and a transition waveguide structure. The redistribution structure includes a plurality of connectors. The supporting layer is formed over the redistribution structure and disposed beside and between the plurality of connectors. The semiconductor device is disposed on the supporting layer and bonded to the plurality of connectors, wherein the semiconductor device includes a device waveguide. The transition waveguide structure is disposed on the supporting layer adjacent to the semiconductor device, wherein the transition waveguide structure is optically coupled to the device waveguide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chung-Ming Weng, Chen-Hua Yu, Chung-Shi Liu, Hao-Yi Tsai, Cheng-Chieh Hsieh, Hung-Yi Kuo, Tsung-Yuan Yu, Hua-Kuei Lin, Hsiu-Jen Lin, Ming-Che Ho, Yu-Hsiang Hu, Chewn-Pu Jou, Cheng-Tse Tang
  • Publication number: 20230089795
    Abstract: A semiconductor package including a semiconductor die, an encapsulant, an electrical connector, a conductive pad and an inter-dielectric layer is provided. The encapsulant encapsulates the semiconductor die. The electrical connector is disposed over the semiconductor die. The conductive pad contacts the electrical connector and is disposed between the semiconductor die and the electrical connector. The inter-dielectric layer is disposed over the semiconductor die, wherein the inter-dielectric layer comprises an opening, and a portion of the opening is occupied by the conductive pad and the electrical connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Po-Han Wang, Hung-Jui Kuo, Yu-Hsiang Hu, Sih-Hao Liao
  • Patent number: 11605607
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a method includes forming a conductive feature adjacent to a substrate; treating the conductive feature with a protective material, the protective material comprising an inorganic core with an organic coating around the inorganic core, the treating the conductive feature comprising forming a protective layer over the conductive feature; and forming an encapsulant around the conductive feature and the protective layer. In another embodiment, the method further includes, before forming the encapsulant, rinsing the protective layer with water. In another embodiment, the protective layer is selectively formed over the conductive feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hung-Chun Cho, Hung-Jui Kuo, Yu-Hsiang Hu, Sih-Hao Liao
  • Patent number: 11600592
    Abstract: A package includes a die and a redistribution layer. A top surface of the die has a first area and a second area connected with the first area. The redistribution layer structure includes a first insulation layer, a redistribution layer, and a second insulation layer. The first insulation layer is overlapping with the second area. The redistribution layer is disposed above the die. The second insulation layer is disposed above the redistribution layer and overlapping with the second area and the first area. The second insulation layer covers a top surface of the first insulation layer and is in contact with a side surface of the first insulation layer and the top surface of the die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Tian Hu, Hung-Jui Kuo, Yu-Hsiang Hu, Sih-Hao Liao
  • Publication number: 20230062234
    Abstract: A method includes the following steps. A photoresist is exposed to a first light-exposure through a first mask, wherein the first mask includes a first stitching region, and a portion of the photoresist corresponding to a portion of the first stitching region is unexposed during the first light-exposure. The photoresist is exposed to a second light-exposure through a second mask, wherein the second mask includes a second stitching region and a functional feature in the second stitching region, and the portion of the photoresist is exposed by the functional feature during the second light-exposure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Meng-Che Tu, Po-Han Wang, Sih-Hao Liao, Yu-Hsiang Hu, Hung-Jui Kuo
  • Publication number: 20230063181
    Abstract: A method includes attaching an integrated circuit die adjacent to a first substrate, the integrated circuit die comprising: an active device in a second substrate; a pad adjacent to the second substrate; and a first dielectric layer adjacent to the second substrate, the first dielectric layer comprising a polyimide with an ester group; forming an encapsulant around the integrated circuit die; and removing the first dielectric layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2021
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Inventors: Ting-Chen Tseng, Sih-Hao Liao, Yu-Hsiang Hu, Hung-Jui Kuo