Patents Assigned to Unimicron Technology Corp.
  • Patent number: 11670520
    Abstract: A packaging method includes steps of: forming first and second wiring layers electrically connected to each other on two opposite surfaces of a substrate; then configuring mother substrate interconnecting bumps on the first wiring layer and along perimeter of a daughter substrate unit, and then cutting along the perimeter of the daughter substrate unit to expose lateral faces of the mother substrate interconnecting bumps and configuring solder materials thereon; then configuring first and second chips on the first and the second wiring layers to form electrical interconnection between the two chips. A package structure enables interconnecting two chips through one single daughter substrate unit with its wiring layers directly connecting with lateral face contacts of the mother carrier substrate through the mother substrate interconnecting bumps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: UNIMICRON TECHNOLOGY CORP.
    Inventors: Jia Shiang Chen, Chung-Yu Lan, Yu-Shen Chen
  • Patent number: 11665832
    Abstract: A circuit board structure includes a first sub-board including a plurality of circuit patterns, a second sub-board including a plurality of pads, and a connecting structure layer having a plurality of through holes and including an insulating layer, first and second adhesive layers, and a plurality of conductive blocks. The first adhesive layer is directly connected to the first sub-board. The second adhesive layer is directly connected to the second sub-board. The through holes penetrate through the first adhesive layer, the insulating layer, and the second adhesive layer. The conductive blocks are located in the through holes. An upper surface and a lower surface of each conductive block are respectively lower than a first surface of the first adhesive layer and a second surface of the second adhesive layer relatively away from the insulating layer. Each circuit pattern contacts the upper surface, and each pad contacts the lower surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Unimicron Technology Corp.
    Inventors: John Hon-Shing Lau, Cheng-Ta Ko, Pu-Ju Lin, Chi-Hai Kuo, Kai-Ming Yang, Chia-Yu Peng, Shao-Chien Lee, Tzyy-Jang Tseng
  • Publication number: 20230156918
    Abstract: A circuit board structure includes a substrate, a third dielectric layer, a fourth dielectric layer, a first external circuit layer, a second external circuit layer, a conductive through hole, a first annular retaining wall, and a second annular retaining wall. The conductive through hole penetrates through the third dielectric layer, a second dielectric layer, and the fourth dielectric layer. The conductive through hole is electrically connected to the first external circuit layer and the second external circuit layer. The first annular retaining wall is disposed in the third dielectric layer, surrounds the conductive through hole, and is electrically connected to the first external circuit layer and the first inner circuit layer. The second annular retaining wall is disposed in the fourth dielectric layer, surrounds the conductive through hole, and connects to the second external circuit layer and the second inner circuit layer electrically.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2022
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Applicant: Unimicron Technology Corp.
    Inventor: Shih-Lian Cheng
  • Publication number: 20230156908
    Abstract: A circuit board structure includes a substrate, a third dielectric layer, a fourth dielectric layer, a first external circuit layer, a second external circuit layer, a conductive through hole electrically connected to the first and second external circuit layers, a first annular retaining wall surrounding the conductive through hole, and a second annular retaining wall surrounding the conductive through hole. The first annular retaining wall is electrically connected to the first external circuit layer and a first inner circuit layer. The second annular retaining wall is electrically connected to the second external circuit layer and a second inner circuit layer. A first ground circuit, the first annular retaining wall, and the first inner circuit layer define a first ground path surrounding a first signal circuit. A second ground circuit, the second annular retaining wall, and the second inner circuit layer define a second ground path surrounding a second signal circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2022
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Applicant: Unimicron Technology Corp.
    Inventor: Shih-Lian Cheng
  • Publication number: 20230156909
    Abstract: A circuit board structure includes a first dielectric layer, first and second inner circuit layers, a conductive connection layer, a second dielectric layer, two third dielectric layers, third and fourth inner circuit layers, two conductive through vias, first and second annular retaining walls, two fourth dielectric layers, first and second external circuit layers, and third and fourth annular retaining walls. The conductive through vias penetrate the third and second dielectric layers and electrically connect the third and fourth inner circuit layers. The first and second annular retaining walls surround the conductive through vias and electrically connect the third and first and the fourth and second inner circuit layers. The third and fourth annular retaining walls are respectively disposed in the fourth dielectric layers and electrically connect the first external circuit layer and the third inner circuit layer and the second external circuit layer and the fourth inner circuit layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2022
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Applicant: Unimicron Technology Corp.
    Inventor: Shih-Lian Cheng
  • Publication number: 20230137841
    Abstract: A circuit carrier includes a substrate, a first build-up circuit structure, a second build-up circuit structure, a fine redistribution structure and at least one conductive through hole. The substrate has a top surface and a bottom surface opposite to each other. The first build-up circuit structure is disposed on the top surface of the substrate and electrically connected to the substrate. The second build-up circuit structure is disposed on the bottom surface of the substrate and electrically connected to the substrate. The fine redistribution structure is directly attached on the first build-up circuit structure, wherein a line width and a line spacing of the fine redistribution structure are smaller than those of the first build-up circuit structure. The conductive through hole penetrates the fine redistribution structure and a portion of the first build-up circuit structure and is electrically connected to the fine redistribution structure and the first build-up circuit structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2022
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Applicant: Unimicron Technology Corp.
    Inventors: John Hon-Shing Lau, Ra-Min Tain, Cheng-Ta Ko, Tzyy-Jang Tseng, Chun-Hsien Chien
  • Patent number: 11641720
    Abstract: A circuit board includes a composite structure layer, at least one conductive structure, a thermally conductive substrate, and a thermal interface material layer. The composite structure layer has a cavity and includes a first structure layer, a second structure layer, and a connecting structure layer. The first structure layer includes at least one first conductive member, and the second structure layer includes at least one second conductive member. The cavity penetrates the first structure layer and the connecting structure layer to expose the second conductive member. The conductive structure at least penetrates the connecting structure layer and is electrically connected to the first conductive member and the second conductive member. The thermal interface material layer is disposed between the composite structure layer and the thermally conductive substrate, and the second structure layer is connected to the thermally conductive substrate through the thermal interface material layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Assignee: Unimicron Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Pei-Wei Wang, Shao-Chien Lee, Ra-Min Tain, Chi-Chun Po, Po-Hsiang Wang, Pei-Chang Huang, Chin-Min Hu
  • Patent number: 11641713
    Abstract: A circuit board structure, including a circuit layer, a first dielectric layer, a first graphene layer, a first conductive via, and a first built-up circuit layer, is provided. The circuit layer includes multiple pads. The first dielectric layer is disposed on the circuit layer and has a first opening. The first opening exposes the pads. The first graphene layer is conformally disposed on the first dielectric layer and in the first opening, and has a first conductive seed layer region and a first non-conductive seed layer region. The first conductive via is disposed in the first opening. The first built-up circuit layer is disposed corresponding to the first conductive seed layer region. The first built-up circuit layer exposes the first non-conductive seed layer region and is electrically connected to the pads through the first conductive via and the first conductive seed layer region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Assignee: Unimicron Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Chun-Hung Kuo, Kuo-Ching Chen
  • Patent number: 11637060
    Abstract: A wiring board includes an insulating layer, a wiring layer and a plurality of conductive columns. The insulating layer has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The wiring layer is disposed in the insulating layer and has a third surface and a fourth surface opposite to the third surface. The insulating layer covers the third surface, and the second surface of the insulating layer is flush with the fourth surface of the wiring layer. The conductive columns are disposed in the insulating layer and connected to the wiring layer. The conductive columns extend from the third surface of the wiring layer to the first surface of the insulating layer, and protrude from the first surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: Unimicron Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Chun-Hao Chen, Chia-Lung Lin, Chien-Hsiang Chou, Yi-Lin Chiang, Chien-Chen Lin
  • Patent number: 11637047
    Abstract: A manufacturing method of a chip package structure includes the following steps. A plurality of chips is disposed on a first insulating layer. The back surface of each of the chips is in direct contact with the first insulating layer. A stress buffer layer is formed to extend and cover the active surface and the peripheral surface of each of the chips, and a bottom surface of the stress buffer layer is aligned with the back surface of each of the chips. The stress buffer layer has an opening exposing a part of the active surface of each of the chips, and the redistribution layer is electrically connected to each of the chips through the opening. A plurality of solder balls is electrically connected to the redistribution layer exposed by the blind holes. A singularizing process is performed to form a plurality of chip package structures separated from each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: Unimicron Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Pu-Ju Lin, Kai-Ming Yang, Cheng-Ta Ko
  • Publication number: 20230124913
    Abstract: An electroplating apparatus includes an anode and a cathode, a power supply, a regulating plate, and a controller. The power supply is electrically connected to the anode and the cathode. The regulating plate is disposed between the anode and the cathode. The regulating plate includes an insulation grid plate and a plurality of wires. The controller is electrically connected to the plurality of wires to control a state of an electromagnetic field around the plurality of wires. An electroplating method is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2022
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Applicant: Unimicron Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Heng-Ming Nien, Chih-Chiang Lu, Chih-Kai Chan, Shih-Lian Cheng
  • Publication number: 20230120741
    Abstract: Provided is an electroplating apparatus including an electroplating tank, an anode and a cathode, a power supply, and a regulating plate. The electroplating tank accommodates electrolyte. Both the anode and the cathode are disposed in the electroplating tank. The power supply is electrically connected to the anode and the cathode. The regulating plate is disposed between the anode and the cathode. The regulating plate includes a plurality of mesh openings and a plurality of metal sheets, and at least part of the metal sheets is electrically connected with the cathode. An electroplating method is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2022
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Applicant: Unimicron Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Heng-Ming Nien, Cho-Ying Wu, Shih-Lian Cheng
  • Publication number: 20230124732
    Abstract: An electroplating apparatus including an anode and a cathode, a power supply, and a regulating plate is provided. The power supply is electrically connected to the anode and the cathode. The regulating plate is arranged between the anode and the cathode. The regulating plate includes an insulating grid plate and a plurality of magnetic components. The plurality of magnetic components are uniformly and randomly arranged on the insulating grid plate. An electroplating method is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2022
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Applicant: Unimicron Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Heng-Ming Nien, Chih-Chiang Lu, Cho-Ying Wu, Shih-Lian Cheng
  • Patent number: 11631626
    Abstract: A package structure includes a first circuit board, a second circuit board, at least one electronic component, at least one conductive lead, and a molding compound. The first circuit board includes a first circuit layer and a second circuit layer. The second circuit board includes a third circuit layer and a fourth circuit layer. The electronic component is disposed between the first circuit board and the second circuit board. The conductive lead contacts at least one of the second circuit layer and the third circuit layer. The conductive lead has a vertical height, and the vertical height is greater than a vertical distance between the second circuit layer and the third circuit layer. The molding compound covers the first circuit board, the second circuit board, the electronic component, and the conductive lead. The molding compound exposes the first circuit layer and the fourth circuit layer, and the conductive lead extends outside the molding compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: Unimicron Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Ra-Min Tain, Po-Hsiang Wang, Chi-Chun Po
  • Publication number: 20230116522
    Abstract: A manufacturing method of a light emitting diode (LED) package structure includes the following steps. A carrier is provided. A redistribution layer is formed on the carrier. A plurality of active devices are formed on the carrier. A plurality of LEDs are transferred on the redistribution layer. The LEDs and the active devices are respectively electrically connected to the redistribution layer. The active devices are adapted to drive the LEDs, respectively. A molding compound is formed on the redistribution layer to encapsulate the LEDs. The carrier is removed to expose a bottom surface of the redistribution layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2022
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Applicant: Unimicron Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Ming-Ru Chen, Tzyy-Jang Tseng, Cheng-Chung Lo
  • Patent number: 11600936
    Abstract: A circuit board structure has a first flexible circuit board, a second flexible circuit board, and a rigid board structure. The first flexible circuit board has a first dielectric layer and a first conductive circuit. The second flexible circuit board has a second dielectric layer and a second conductive circuit. The rigid board structure connects the first flexible circuit board and the second flexible circuit board. The rigid board structure has a third dielectric layer and a third conductive circuit. A dielectric loss value of the third dielectric layer is less than that of each of the first dielectric layer and the second dielectric layer. The third conductive circuit is electrically connected to the first and second conductive circuits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: Unimicron Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Tzyy-Jang Tseng, Pei-Wei Wang, Ching-Ho Hsieh, Shao-Chien Lee, Kuo-Wei Li
  • Publication number: 20230067112
    Abstract: A vapor chamber structure includes a thermally conductive shell, a capillary structure layer, and a working fluid. The thermally conductive shell includes a first thermally conductive portion and a second thermally conductive portion. The first thermally conductive portion and the second thermally conductive portion are a thermally conductive plate that is integrally formed, and the thermally conductive shell is formed by folding the thermally conductive plate in half and then sealing the thermally conductive plate. The first thermally conductive portion has at least one first cavity, the second thermally conductive portion has at least one second cavity. At least one sealed chamber is defined between the thermally conductive plate, the first cavity and the second cavity. A pressure in the sealed chamber is lower than a standard atmospheric pressure. The capillary structure layer covers an inner wall of the sealed chamber. The working fluid is filled in the sealed chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2022
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Applicant: Unimicron Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Ra-Min Tain, John Hon-Shing Lau, Pu-Ju Lin, Wei-Ci Ye, Chi-Hai Kuo, Cheng-Ta Ko, Tzyy-Jang Tseng
  • Publication number: 20230046699
    Abstract: A circuit board structure includes a dielectric substrate, at least one embedded block, at least one electronic component, at least one first build-up circuit layer, at least one second build-up circuit layer, at least one conductive through hole, and a fine redistribution layer (RDL). The embedded block is fixed in a through cavity of the dielectric substrate. The electronic component is disposed in an opening of the embedded block. The first build-up circuit layer is disposed on a top surface of the dielectric substrate and electrically connected with the electronic component. The second build-up circuit layer is disposed on a bottom surface of the dielectric substrate and covers the embedded block. The conductive through hole is disposed in a via of the embedded block and electrically connects the first and the second build-up circuit layers. The fine RDL is disposed on and electrically connected to the first build-up circuit layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2022
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Applicant: Unimicron Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Guang-Hwa Ma, Chin-Sheng Wang, Ra-Min Tain
  • Patent number: 11579178
    Abstract: An inspection apparatus used for inspecting a bare circuit board is provided, where the bare circuit board includes an antenna. The inspection apparatus includes a holding stage, a probing device, and a measurement device. The holding stage can hold the bare circuit board. The measurement device is electrically connected to the probing device and electrically connected to the antenna via the probing device. The measurement device can input a first testing signal to the antenna. The antenna can input a second testing signal to the measurement device after receiving the first testing signal. The measurement device can measure the antenna according to the second testing signal, where the first testing signal and the second testing signal both pass through no active component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: Unimicron Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Hsin-Hung Lee, Chun-Hsien Chien, Yu-Chung Hsieh, Yi-Hsiu Fang, Tzyy-Jang Tseng
  • Patent number: 11562972
    Abstract: A chip package structure includes at least one chip, at least one thermally conductive element, a molding compound, and a redistribution layer. The respective chip has an active surface and a back surface opposite to each other and a plurality of electrodes disposed on the active surface. The thermally conductive element is disposed on the back surface of the respective chip. The molding compound encapsulates the chip and the thermally conductive element and has an upper surface and a lower surface opposite to each other. A bottom surface of each of the electrodes of the respective chip is aligned with the lower surface of the molding compound. The molding compound exposes a top surface of the respective thermally conductive element. The redistribution layer is disposed on the lower surface of the molding compound and electrically connected to the electrodes of the respective chip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: Unimicron Technology Corp.
    Inventors: John Hon-Shing Lau, Yu-Chi Shen, Tzyy-Jang Tseng, Chen-Hua Cheng, Pei-Wei Wang