Patents by Inventor Yun-Hyeok Im

Yun-Hyeok Im 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: 20080213992
    Abstract: A semiconductor package comprising a semiconductor chip and a first heat spreader adhered to the upper surface of the semiconductor chip is provided. The first heat spreader comprises a flat metal plate and a plurality of metal balls adhered to the flat metal plate. A method of fabricating the semiconductor chip package is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2008
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sang-uk KIM, Yun-hyeok IM
  • Patent number: 7388286
    Abstract: A semiconductor package comprising a semiconductor chip and a first heat spreader adhered to the upper surface of the semiconductor chip is provided. The first heat spreader comprises a flat metal plate and a plurality of metal balls adhered to the flat metal plate. A method of fabricating the semiconductor chip package is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sang-uk Kim, Yun-hyeok Im
  • Patent number: 7375426
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a semiconductor chip, a circuit board at which a wire pattern is formed, and a metal structure including a portion inserted through an opening of the circuit board and upon which the semiconductor chip rests. With the semiconductor chip in direct contact with the metal structure, thermal characteristics improve. With the circuit board supported by the metal structure, mechanical stability improves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Suk-Chae Kang, Si-Hoon Lee, Sa-Yoon Kang, Dong-Han Kim, Yun-Hyeok Im, Gu-Sung Kim
  • Patent number: 7372148
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a semiconductor chip coolant path, a semiconductor package utilizing the semiconductor chip coolant path, and a cooling system for the semiconductor package. For effective dissipation of heat generated during semiconductor chip operation, a semiconductor chip having a coolant path formed through or adjacent to its backside and a semiconductor package utilizing the semiconductor chip are provided. In addition, a cooling system for the semiconductor package circulates a coolant through the coolant path within the semiconductor package to directly contact and cool the semiconductor chip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yun-Hyeok Im, Jae-Wook Yoo, Hee-Seok Lee
  • Publication number: 20070216016
    Abstract: A tape carrier package may include an interposer having a first surface and a second surface. The first surface of the interposer may be attached to an exposed active surface of a semiconductor chip. A heat sink may be attached to the second surface of the interposer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2006
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventors: Yun-Hyeok Im, Dong-Han Kim, Jae-Wook Yoo
  • Publication number: 20070181650
    Abstract: Provided is a micro heat flux sensor array having reduced heat resistance. A micro heat flux sensor array may include a substrate, a plurality of first sensors formed on a first side of the substrate, and a plurality of second sensors formed on a second side of the substrate. Each of the plurality of first and second sensors may include a first wiring pattern layer of a first conductive material, a second wiring pattern layer of a second conductive material contacting the first wiring pattern layer, and an insulating layer in contact with the first and second wiring patterns.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2007
    Publication date: August 9, 2007
    Inventors: Jae-Wook Yoo, Yun-Hyeok Im
  • Publication number: 20070108599
    Abstract: A semiconductor chip package includes: a metal substrate having a core; a semiconductor chip mounted on the metal substrate; and a heat sink extending from the core.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2006
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Inventors: Yun-Hyeok Im, Jae-Wook Yoo
  • Patent number: 7081375
    Abstract: A semiconductor package and a method for forming the same are provided. The semiconductor package comprises a chip having an active surface and a back surface. The semiconductor package further comprises a substrate having an upper surface and a lower surface opposite the upper surface. The chip is electrically connected to the upper surface of the substrate. A lid is thermally coupled to the back surface of the chip. A thermal interface material (TIM) is located between the chip and the lid. The TIM includes voids to reduce thermomechanical stresses applied on the chip and the TIM, thereby preventing package cracks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2006
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Joong-Hyun Baek, Ho-Jeong Moon, Dong-Kil Shin, Yun-Hyeok Im
  • Publication number: 20060157826
    Abstract: A multi-path printed circuit board (PCB) comprising separate direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC) paths, and a power delivery system including the same are provided. The multi-path PCB comprises a plurality of planar layers, each comprising a metal layer, and a plurality of insulators interposed between the planar layers. The metal layers may have different conductivities. The power delivery system includes a power source, a semiconductor IC, and the multi-path PCB. The multi-path PCB is adapted to function as a power delivery path for delivering power from the power source to the semiconductor IC.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2005
    Publication date: July 20, 2006
    Inventors: Hee-seok Lee, Un-byoung Kang, Yun-hyeok Im
  • Publication number: 20060145316
    Abstract: A semiconductor package comprising a semiconductor chip and a first heat spreader adhered to the upper surface of the semiconductor chip is provided. The first heat spreader comprises a flat metal plate and a plurality of metal balls adhered to the flat metal plate. A method of fabricating the semiconductor chip package is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2005
    Publication date: July 6, 2006
    Inventors: Sang-uk Kim, Yun-hyeok Im
  • Publication number: 20060131737
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a semiconductor chip coolant path, a semiconductor package utilizing the semiconductor chip coolant path, and a cooling system for the semiconductor package. For effective dissipation of heat generated during semiconductor chip operation, a semiconductor chip having a coolant path formed through or adjacent to its backside and a semiconductor package utilizing the semiconductor chip are provided. In addition, a cooling system for the semiconductor package circulates a coolant through the coolant path within the semiconductor package to directly contact and cool the semiconductor chip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2005
    Publication date: June 22, 2006
    Inventors: Yun-Hyeok Im, Jae-Wook Yoo, Hee-Seok Lee
  • Publication number: 20060075760
    Abstract: An embodiment relates to a temperature measuring device using a matrix switch, and a semiconductor package. In another embodiment a cooling system may be included. A plurality of temperature sensors may be arranged on a surface of a semiconductor device. The matrix switch may select the temperature sensors by an address method to form a circuit that includes the selected temperature sensor. A measuring unit may receive an output signal of the selected temperature sensor to calculate the temperature at the selected temperature sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventors: Yun-Hyeok Im, Suk-Chae Kang, Hee-Seok Lee
  • Publication number: 20060012019
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a semiconductor chip, a circuit board at which a wire pattern is formed, and a metal structure including a portion inserted through an opening of the circuit board and upon which the semiconductor chip rests. With the semiconductor chip in direct contact with the metal structure, thermal characteristics improve. With the circuit board supported by the metal structure, mechanical stability improves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2005
    Publication date: January 19, 2006
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Suk-Chae Kang, Si-Hoon Lee, Sa-Yoon Kang, Dong-Han Kim, Yun-Hyeok Im, Gu-Sung Kim
  • Publication number: 20050189093
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for manufacturing a heat transfer device for a semiconductor device are provided. The method of manufacturing the heat transfer device may include at least providing a composite material film having uniformly dispersed metal powder and binder powder and a region intended for a fluid channel packed with a packing material, melting the binder powder by heating the composite material film, pressing the metal powder, sintering the metal powder to form the thin film metal sintered body, and forming the fluid channel inside the thin film metal sintered body by removing the packing structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2005
    Publication date: September 1, 2005
    Inventor: Yun-Hyeok Im
  • Patent number: 6891259
    Abstract: A semiconductor package including a dam and a method for fabricating the same are provided. The semiconductor package comprises a package substrate, a semiconductor chip attached to the substrate, a TIM formed on the semiconductor chip, a dam that substantially surrounds the TIM, and a lid placed over the TIM to contact a surface thereof. Thus, a TIM can be prevented from flowing down from the original position at high temperatures. Therefore, the performance of the semiconductor package does not deteriorate even at high temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2005
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yun-Hyeok Im, Young-Hoon Ro
  • Patent number: 6835598
    Abstract: A stacked semiconductor module includes a lower chip scale package (CSP) mounted on a module board, and an inverted upper CSP attached to the top of lower CSP to form a stacked semiconductor package. The lower and upper CSPs are electrically connected to each other outside of the stacked semiconductor package. This electrical connection may be made using the module board. Further, a conductive interconnection tape may be used to electrically connect the upper CSP to regions on the module board, which are electrically connected to the region at which the lower CSP is electrically connected to the module board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2004
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Joong-hyun Baek, Jin-yang Lee, Yun-hyeok Im, Tae-koo Lee
  • Publication number: 20040250989
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention include two heat exchange members, which are arranged facing each other with a semiconductor module therebetween, the semiconductor module including a plurality of packages; a connection member formed in the middle of each of the heat exchange members to hinge join the heat exchange members such that portions of the heat exchange members protrude above the semiconductor module inserted between the heat exchange members; and an elastic member disposed between the heat exchange members to provide a force pushing portions of the heat exchange members below the connection member toward the packages of the semiconductor module. Other embodiments of the invention are described in the claims.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2004
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Inventors: Yun-hyeok Im, Joong-hyun Baek, Min-ha Kim
  • Publication number: 20040197948
    Abstract: A semiconductor package and a method for forming the same are provided. The semiconductor package comprises a chip having an active surface and a back surface. The semiconductor package further comprises a substrate having an upper surface and a lower surface opposite the upper surface. The chip is electrically connected to the upper surface of the substrate. A lid is thermally coupled to the back surface of the chip. A thermal interface material (TIM) is located between the chip and the lid. The TIM includes voids to reduce thermomechanical stresses applied on the chip and the TIM, thereby preventing package cracks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2004
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Joong-Hyun Baek, Ho-Jeong Moon, Dong-Kil Shin, Yun-Hyeok Im
  • Patent number: 6781849
    Abstract: A multi-chip package (MCP) in which heat generated in first and second chips of the MCP is spread effectively and a method for manufacturing the same. The MCP includes first and second chips. The MCP further comprises a tape including a conductive material layer therein situated between the first chip and the second chip. Thus, the heat generated in the second chip can effectively spread to the outside through the tape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2004
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Joong-hyun Baek, Tae-koo Lee, Min-ha Kim, Yun-hyeok Im
  • Patent number: 6756668
    Abstract: A semiconductor package and a method for forming the same are provided. The semiconductor package comprises a chip having an active surface and a back surface. The semiconductor package further comprises a substrate having an upper surface and a lower surface opposite the upper surface. The chip is electrically connected to the upper surface of the substrate. A lid is thermally coupled to the back surface of the chip. A thermal interface material (TIM) is located between the chip and the lid. The TIM includes voids to reduce thermomechanical stresses applied on the chip and the TIM, thereby preventing package cracks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2004
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Joong-Hyun Baek, Ho-Jeong Moon, Dong-Kil Shin, Yun-Hyeok Im