Patents Examined by Nitin Parekh
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Patent number: 11916028Abstract: A package structure and a method of forming the same are provided. The package structure includes a die, an encapsulant and a RDL structure, the encapsulant encapsulate sidewalls of the die. The RDL structure is disposed on the die and the encapsulant. The RDL structure includes a first dielectric structure and a first redistribution layer. The first dielectric structure includes a first dielectric material layer and a second dielectric material layer on the first dielectric material layer. The first redistribution layer is embedded in the first dielectric structure and electrically connected to the die, the redistribution layer comprises a first seed layer and a first conductive layer disposed on the first seed layer. A topmost surface of the first seed layer and a topmost surface of the first conductive layer are substantially level with a top surface of the second dielectric material layer.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2021Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Chun-Hui Yu, Kuo-Chung Yee
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Patent number: 11901308Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to improving EMI shielding to provide more reliable semiconductor packages. The semiconductor package may be, for example, a lead frame including one or multiple dies attached thereto. The semiconductor package may include only wire bonds or a combination of clip bonds and wire bonds. An integrated shielding structure may be disposed in between the package substrate and the encapsulant to shield internal and/or external EMI. For example, a top surface of the integrated shield structure is exposed.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2021Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: UTAC HEADQUARTERS PTE. LTD.Inventors: Saravuth Sirinorakul, Il Kwon Shim, Kok Chuen Lock, Roel Adeva Robles, Eakkasit Dumsong
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Patent number: 11894242Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a package substrate, at least one semiconductor chip mounted on the package substrate, a molding member on the package substrate to cover at least a portion of the semiconductor chip, and a mechanical reinforcing member provided around the semiconductor chip within the molding member and extending in at least one direction.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2023Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO, LTD.Inventors: Taeyoung Kim, Seokhong Kwon, Wonyoung Kim, Jinchan Ahn
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Patent number: 11887934Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and apparatus for forming a thin-form-factor semiconductor package. In one embodiment, a glass or silicon substrate is structured by micro-blasting or laser ablation to form structures for formation of interconnections therethrough. The substrate is thereafter utilized as a frame for forming a semiconductor package with embedded dies therein.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2022Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Applied Materials, Inc.Inventors: Han-Wen Chen, Steven Verhaverbeke, Giback Park, Giorgio Cellere, Diego Tonini, Vincent DiCaprio, Kyuil Cho
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Patent number: 11881494Abstract: A semiconductor package and a method of manufacturing thereof is disclosed. The package includes a package substrate having a die attach region with a die attached thereto. A protective cover is disposed over a sensor region of the die and attached to the die by a cover adhesive. The package includes a dam structure configured to protect components of the semiconductor package from contamination.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2021Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: UTAC HEADQUARTERS PTE. LTD.Inventors: Jeffrey Punzalan, Il Kwon Shim
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Patent number: 11881413Abstract: A method for manufacturing electronic chips includes forming, on the side of a first face of a semiconductor substrate, in and on which a plurality of integrated circuits has been formed beforehand, metallizations coupling contacts of adjacent integrated circuits to one another. The method further includes forming, on the side of the first face of the substrate, first trenches extending through the first face of the substrate and laterally separating the adjacent integrated circuits. The first trenches extend through the metallizations to form at least a portion of metallizations at each of the adjacent circuits.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2023Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: STMICROELECTRONICS (TOURS) SASInventors: Michael De Cruz, Olivier Ory
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Patent number: 11876083Abstract: Provided is a semiconductor package comprising a lower package that includes a lower substrate and a lower semiconductor chip, an interposer substrate on the lower package and having a plurality of holes that penetrate the interposer substrate, a thermal radiation structure that includes a supporter on a top surface of the interposer substrate and a plurality of protrusions in the holes of the interposer substrate, and a thermal conductive layer between the lower semiconductor chip and the protrusions of the thermal radiation structure.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2021Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Dongho Kim, Ji Hwang Kim, Hwan Pil Park, Jongbo Shim
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Patent number: 11869863Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate, an adhesive layer formed on a lower surface of the substrate, a semiconductor element adhered to a lower surface of the adhesive layer, a through hole extending through the substrate and the adhesive layer and exposing a first electrode arranged on an upper surface of the semiconductor element, a via wiring formed in the through hole, a wiring layer formed on an upper surface of the substrate and electrically connected to the first electrode through the via wiring, and a protective insulation layer formed on the lower surface of the adhesive layer. The protective insulation layer covers an entirety of all side surfaces of the semiconductor element and a peripheral part of a lower surface of the semiconductor element and exposes a central part of the lower surface of the semiconductor element.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2021Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: SHINKO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES CO., LTD.Inventor: Takashi Ito
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Patent number: 11869823Abstract: Methods and structures for manufacturing one or more System in a Package (SiP) devices, where the functionality of a packaged SiP device may be modified by additional components.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2020Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: OCTAVO SYSTEMS LLCInventors: Michael Kenneth Conti, Christopher Lloyd Reinert, Masood Murtuza
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Patent number: 11862512Abstract: A method of fabricating a semiconductor package includes providing a substrate having at least one contact and forming a redistribution layer on the substrate. The formation of the redistribution layer includes forming a dielectric material layer over the substrate and performing a double exposure process to the dielectric material layer. A development process is then performed and a dual damascene opening is formed in the dielectric material layer. A seed metallic layer is formed over the dual damascene opening and over the dielectric material layer. A metal layer is formed over the seed metallic layer. A redistribution pattern is formed in the first dual damascene opening and is electrically connected with the at least one contact.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2021Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Zi-Jheng Liu, Chen-Cheng Kuo, Hung-Jui Kuo
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Patent number: 11862574Abstract: A fan-out semiconductor package includes a core member having a through hole, at least one dummy structure disposed in the core member, a semiconductor chip disposed in the through hole and including an active surface on which a connection pad is disposed and an inactive surface opposing the active surface, an encapsulant sealing at least a portion of each of the core member and the semiconductor chip, and filing at least a portion of the through hole, and a connection member disposed on the core member and the active surface of the semiconductor chip, and including a redistribution layer electrically connected to the connection pad.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2021Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventor: Jung Soo Kim
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Patent number: 11862579Abstract: In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides semiconductor devices, packages, and methods. In one embodiment, a device includes a die pad, a lead that is spaced apart from the die pad, and an encapsulant on the die pad and the lead. A plurality of cavities extends into at least one of the die pad or the lead to a depth from a surface of the at least one of the die pad or the lead. The depth is within a range from 0.5 ?m to 5 ?m. The encapsulant extends into the plurality of cavities. The cavities facilitate improved adhesion between the die pad or lead and the encapsulant, as the cavities increase a surface area of contact with the encapsulant, and further increase a mechanical interlock with the encapsulant, as the cavities may have a rounded or semi-spherical shape.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2022Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: STMicroelectronics, Inc.Inventor: Ian Harvey Arellano
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Patent number: 11862570Abstract: There is provided a semiconductor package capable of preventing damage to an interposer to improve reliability. The semiconductor package includes a first substrate including a first insulating layer and first conductive patterns, an interposer disposed on a top surface of the first substrate and including a second insulating layer and second conductive patterns, first connecting members in contact with the top surface of the first substrate and a bottom surface of the interposer, and supporting members including solder parts, which are in contact with the top surface of the first substrate and the bottom surface of the interposer, and core parts, which are disposed in the solder parts and include a different material from the solder parts. The first connecting members electrically connect the first conductive patterns and the second conductive patterns, and the supporting members do not electrically connect the first conductive patterns and the second conductive patterns.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2022Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Jung Joo Kim, Sun Chul Kim, Min Keun Kwak, Hyun Ki Kim, Hyung Gil Baek, Yong Kwan Lee
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Patent number: 11854955Abstract: A method includes forming an interposer, which includes forming a rigid dielectric layer, and removing portions of the rigid dielectric layer. The method further includes bonding a package component to an interconnect structure, and bonding the interposer to the interconnect structure. A spacer in the interposer has a bottom surface contacting a top surface of the package component, and the spacer includes a feature selected from the group consisting of a metal feature, the rigid dielectric layer, and combinations thereof. A die-saw is performed on the interconnect structure.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2021Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Po-Hao Tsai, Techi Wong, Meng-Wei Chou, Meng-Liang Lin, Po-Yao Chuang, Shin-Puu Jeng
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Patent number: 11854983Abstract: Semiconductor devices and methods of manufacture are provided. In embodiments the semiconductor device includes a substrate, a first interposer bonded to the substrate, a second interposer bonded to the substrate, a bridge component electrically connecting the first interposer to the second interposer, two or more first dies bonded to the first interposer; and two or more second dies bonded to the second interposer.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2022Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shang-Yun Hou, Hsien-Pin Hu
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Patent number: 11855045Abstract: A semiconductor device and a method of manufacture are provided. In particular, a semiconductor device using blocks, e.g., discrete connection blocks, having through vias and/or integrated passive devices formed therein are provided. Embodiments such as those disclosed herein may be utilized in PoP applications. In an embodiment, the semiconductor device includes a die and a connection block encased in a molding compound. Interconnection layers may be formed on surfaces of the die, the connection block and the molding compound. One or more dies and/or packages may be attached to the interconnection layers.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2022Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Ching-Wen Hsiao, Chen-Shien Chen, Wei Sen Chang, Shou-Cheng Hu
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Patent number: 11854925Abstract: According to one embodiment, a semiconductor device includes a plurality of stacked semiconductor chips each of which has a first surface having an electrode formed thereon, a plurality of wires each of which has one end portion connected to each of the electrodes of the plurality of semiconductor chips and extends in a stacking direction of the semiconductor chips, a sealing resin that covers the plurality of semiconductor chips, has a second surface having recesses formed therein, and is formed so that the other end portions of the plurality of wires and the recesses overlap each other when viewed from the stacking direction, and a plurality of terminals that is provided so as to fill the recesses, each of which has one end portion connected to the other end portion of each of the plurality of wires and has the other end portion exposed from the sealing resin.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2021Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: Kioxia CorporationInventor: Satoshi Kato
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Patent number: 11854923Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor element, first and second leads, and a sealing resin. The semiconductor element includes first and second electrodes. The first lead includes a mounting base having a main face to which the first electrode is bonded and a back face, and includes a first terminal connected to the first electrode. The second lead includes a second terminal connected to the second electrode. The sealing resin includes a main face and a back face opposite to each other, and includes an end face oriented in the protruding direction of the terminals. The back face of the mounting base is exposed from the back face of the resin. The sealing resin includes a groove formed in its back face and disposed between the back face of the mounting base and a boundary between the second terminal and the end face of the resin.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2022Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: ROHM CO., LTD.Inventor: Koshun Saito
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Patent number: 11854784Abstract: A semiconductor package structure includes a semiconductor die, a redistribution layer (RDL) structure, a protective insulating layer, and a conductive structure. The semiconductor die has a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, and a third surface adjoined between the first surface and the second surface. The RDL structure is on the first surface of the semiconductor die and is electrically coupled to the semiconductor die. The protective insulating layer covers the RDL structure, the second surface and the third surface of the semiconductor die. The conductive structure passes through the protective insulating layer and is electrically coupled to the RDL structure.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2022Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: MediaTek Inc.Inventors: Yen-Yao Chi, Nai-Wei Liu, Ta-Jen Yu, Tzu-Hung Lin, Wen-Sung Hsu, Shih-Chin Lin
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Patent number: 11848304Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a first Chip-On-Wafer (CoW) device having a first interposer and a first die attached to a first side of the first interposer; a second CoW device having a second interposer and a second die attached to a first side of the second interposer, the second interposer being laterally spaced apart from the first interposer; and a redistribution structure extending along a second side of the first interposer opposing the first side of the first interposer and extending along a second side of the second interposer opposing the first side of the second interposer, the redistribution structure extending continuously from the first CoW device to the second CoW device.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2022Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.Inventors: Jiun Yi Wu, Chen-Hua Yu, Shang-Yun Hou