Patents Examined by S. V. Clark
  • Patent number: 10475775
    Abstract: A semiconductor package device comprises a circuit layer, an electronic component disposed on the circuit layer, a package element and a first encapsulant. The package element is disposed on the circuit layer. The package element includes at least two electrical contacts electrically connected to the circuit layer. The first encapsulant is disposed on the circuit layer. The first encapsulant encapsulates the electronic component and the package element and exposes the electrical contacts of the package element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: ADVANCED SEMICONDUCTOR ENGINEERING, INC.
    Inventors: Hsu-Nan Fang, Chun-Jun Zhuang
  • Patent number: 10475768
    Abstract: An embodiment package includes a first integrated circuit die, an encapsulant around the first integrated circuit die, and a conductive line electrically connecting a first conductive via to a second conductive via. The conductive line includes a first segment over the first integrated circuit die and having a first lengthwise dimension extending in a first direction and a second segment having a second lengthwise dimension extending in a second direction different than the first direction. The second segment extends over a boundary between the first integrated circuit die and the encapsulant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Cheng-Hsien Hsieh, Li-Han Hsu, Wei-Cheng Wu, Hsien-Wei Chen, Der-Chyang Yeh, Chi-Hsi Wu, Chen-Hua Yu
  • Patent number: 10468298
    Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for providing a decoupled via fill. Given a via trench, a first barrier layer is conformally deposited onto the bottom and sidewalls of the trench. A first metal fill is blanket deposited into the trench. The non-selective deposition is subsequently recessed so that only a portion of the trench is filled with the first metal. The previously deposited first barrier layer is removed along with the first metal, thereby re-exposing the upper sidewalls of the trench. A second barrier layer is conformally deposited onto the top of the first metal and the now re-exposed trench sidewalls. A second metal fill is blanket deposited into the remaining trench. Planarization and/or etching can be carried out as needed for subsequent processing. Thus, a methodology for filling high aspect ratio vias using a dual metal process is provided. Note, however, the first and second fill metals may be the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Yuriy V. Shusterman, Flavio Griggio, Tejaswi K. Indukuri, Ruth A. Brain
  • Patent number: 10468435
    Abstract: A display panel includes signal wires arranged in an active area, connection wires arranged in a non-display area adjacent to the active area electrically connected to the plurality of signal wires, and panel pads in the non-display area that are electrically connected to the plurality of connection wires. The panel pads include a first panel pad row arranged in a first direction, a second panel pad row arranged in the first direction, and a gap between the first panel pad row and the second panel pad row along the first direction. The first panel pad row and the second panel pad row include extended panel pads extended toward an adjacent panel pad row so as to reduce a swelled region in the gap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: LG Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: JaeBok Kim, WonSub Yoon, JiHong Park
  • Patent number: 10461038
    Abstract: Some embodiments include a semiconductor package. The semiconductor package has a semiconductor die with a primary region which includes integrated circuitry, and with an edge region which includes a portion of an alignment mark location. The portion of the alignment mark location includes a segment of an alignment mark. The alignment mark includes a pattern of lines and spaces, with the lines extending along a first direction. The portion of the alignment mark location also includes a texture having a pattern other than lines extending along either the first direction or along a second direction substantially orthogonal to the first direction. Some embodiments include methods for alignment marking semiconductor wafers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard T. Housley, Jianming Zhou
  • Patent number: 10461027
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a lower insulating layer disposed on a substrate. A conductive pattern is formed in the lower insulating layer. A middle insulating layer is disposed on the lower insulating layer and the conductive pattern. A via control region is formed in the middle insulating layer. An upper insulating layer is disposed on the middle insulating layer and the via control region. A via plug is formed to pass through the via control region and to be connected to the conductive pattern. The via control region has a lower etch rate than the middle insulating layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Eui Bok Lee, Jong Min Baek, Sang Hoon Ahn, Hyeok Sang Oh
  • Patent number: 10461009
    Abstract: A package includes a substrate having a conductive layer, and the conductive layer comprises an exposed portion. A die stack is disposed over the substrate and electrically connected to the conductive layer. A high thermal conductivity material is disposed over the substrate and contacting the exposed portion of the conductive layer. The package further includes a contour ring over and contacting the high thermal conductivity material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Wensen Hung, Szu-Po Huang, Hsiang-Fan Lee, Kim Hong Chen, Chi-Hsi Wu, Shin-Puu Jeng
  • Patent number: 10461268
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a flexible display panel and a display device. The flexible display panel includes a substrate, an inorganic layer disposed on a side of the substrate, and an organic layer disposed on a side of the inorganic layer away from the substrate. The inorganic layer includes a non-recessed region and a recessed region having a recess with an opening facing away from the substrate. The organic layer includes a filling portion. A projection of the filling portion in a direction perpendicular to the substrate is located in the recess. In at least one first cross-section of the flexible display panel perpendicular to the substrate, a surface of the filling portion away from the substrate is a concave surface. The concave surface is recessed toward the substrate. The display device includes the above flexible display panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: SHANGHAI TIANMA MICRO-ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Wenxin Jiang, Yong Wu
  • Patent number: 10453776
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor module including a semiconductor element, a passive element, a cooling member, a first conductive member and a second conductive member. The cooling member is disposed between the semiconductor module and the passive element. And a first conductive member and a second conductive member electrically connect the semiconductor module and the passive element. Furthermore, two or more aspects of at least one of the first conductive member and the second conductive member face the cooling member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ryosuke Usui, Tetsuzo Ueda
  • Patent number: 10446533
    Abstract: The present application relates to devices and techniques for a package on package multi-package integrated circuit. A component of the integrated circuit maybe located in a void formed in a circuit package of the multi-package integrated circuit. The void may be formed by fabricating a void structure with an internal void corresponding to the component. The void structure may be bonded to a first substrate of a first package in the multi-package integrated circuit. The first substrate and void structure may be encased in a mold compound. A sacrificial layer may be removed, exposing the void in the void structure. The component may be, for example, a through mold via. The first package may be coupled to a second package. Multi-package integrated circuit assemblies fabricated pursuant to the disclosure herein may comprise a higher density of electronic components, including passive electronic components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventor: Hyoung Il Kim
  • Patent number: 10446523
    Abstract: A semiconductor device has a substrate and semiconductor die disposed over a first surface of the substrate. A wire stud is attached to the first surface of the substrate. The wire stud includes a base portion and stem portion. A bonding pad is formed over a second surface of the substrate. An encapsulant is deposited over the substrate, semiconductor die, and wire stud. A portion of the encapsulant is removed by LDA to expose the wire stud. A portion of the encapsulant is removed by LDA to expose the substrate. An interconnect structure is formed over the encapsulant and electrically connected to the wire stud and semiconductor die. A bump is formed over the interconnect structure. A semiconductor package is disposed over the encapsulant and electrically connected to the substrate. A discrete semiconductor device is disposed over the encapsulant and electrically connected to the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: STATS ChipPAC Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Pandi C. Marimuthu, Sheila Marie L. Alvarez, Yaojian Lin, Jose A. Caparas, Yang Kern Jonathan Tan
  • Patent number: 10446490
    Abstract: A method of forming an interconnect structure includes providing a first dielectric layer, patterning a wire opening in a first dielectric layer, lining the wire opening with a metal liner and includes filling the wire opening with a first conductive material. The method also includes depositing a first cap on the first dielectric layer, depositing a second dielectric layer, and patterning a via trench in the second dielectric layer. The method also includes depositing a metal liner, removing the metal liner from a via junction, and enlarging the contact area. The method also includes filling the via trench with a second conductive material to form a via.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventor: Effendi Leobandung
  • Patent number: 10446494
    Abstract: A trench is formed in an insulating film, carbon is formed on the insulating film to fill an inside of the trench, a catalytic material is formed on the carbon, heat treatment is performed on the carbon to turn the carbon into graphenes which are stacked in a plurality of layers, and the catalytic material and a part of the graphenes on the insulating film are removed to make the graphenes remain only in the trench.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: FUJITSU LIMITED
    Inventor: Motonobu Sato
  • Patent number: 10438843
    Abstract: A structure of semiconductor device includes a substrate. A first dielectric layer is disposed over the substrate, wherein the first dielectric layer has an air trench. A plurality of trench metal layers is disposed in the first dielectric layer, wherein the air trench is between adjacent two of the trench metal layers and without contacting to the trench metal layers. A liner layer is disposed on the first dielectric layer to cover the trench metal layers and a profile of the air trench. An etching stop layer is disposed on the liner layer, wherein the etching stop layer seals the air trench to form an air gap between the adjacent two of the trench metal layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: United Microelectronics Corp.
    Inventors: Tzu-Hao Fu, Ci-Dong Chu, Tsung-Yin Hsieh, Chih-Sheng Chang
  • Patent number: 10438881
    Abstract: Embodiments provide a packaging arrangement that includes a high density interconnect bridge for interconnecting dies within the packaging arrangement. The packaging arrangement comprises one or more redistribution layers and an interconnect bridge embedded within the one or more redistribution layers. A first die is coupled to (i) a first portion of the one or more redistribution layers and (ii) a first portion of the interconnect bridge. A second die coupled to a (ii) a second portion of the one or more redistribution layers and (ii) a second portion of the interconnect bridge to electrically couple the first die and the second die via at least the first interconnect bridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Marvell World Trade Ltd.
    Inventors: Long-Ching Wang, Lijuan Zhang, Ronen Sinai
  • Patent number: 10438879
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a plurality of semiconductor chips spaced apart from each other. A space region is formed between adjacent semiconductor chips of the plurality of semiconductor chips. A redistribution layer is disposed on at least one of the semiconductor chips. The redistribution layer includes at least one redistribution line electrically connected to the at least one of the semiconductor chip. The redistribution layer includes an interconnection disposed in the space region. The interconnection includes an organic layer disposed on the at least one redistribution line. The organic layer is more flexible than the plurality of semiconductor chips.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Hohyeuk Im
  • Patent number: 10438901
    Abstract: Some features pertain to a package that includes an enhanced electromagnetic shield. The package includes a substrate, an electronic component coupled to the substrate, and a mold partially surrounding the electronic component. The package further includes a first shield over the mold, and a second shield over the first shield. One of the first shield or the second shield is a high permeability shield and the remaining first or second shield is a high conductivity shield relative to the high permeability shield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Anna Katharina Krefft, Claus Reitlinger
  • Patent number: 10438916
    Abstract: Techniques and mechanisms for provide interconnection with integrated circuitry. In an embodiment, a packaged device includes a substrate and one or more integrated circuit (IC) dies. A first conductive pad is formed at a first side of a first IC die, and a second conductive pad is formed at a second side of the substrate or another IC die. Wire bonding couples a wire between the first conductive pad and the second conductive pad, wherein a distal end of the wire is bonded, via a bump, to an adjoining one of the first conductive pad and the second conductive pad. A harness of the bump, which is less than a hardness of the wire, mitigates damage to the adjoining pad that might otherwise occur as a result of wire bonding stresses. In another embodiment, the wire includes copper (Cu) and the bump includes gold (Au) or silver (Ag).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventor: Yong She
  • Patent number: 10438880
    Abstract: An interposer device comprising an interposer substrate; a plurality of conducting vias extending through the interposer substrate; a conductor pattern on the interposer substrate, and a nanostructure energy storage device. The nanostructure energy storage device comprises at least a first plurality of conductive nanostructures formed on the interposer substrate; a conduction controlling material embedding each nanostructure in the first plurality of conductive nanostructures; a first electrode connected to each nanostructure in the first plurality of nanostructures; and a second electrode separated from each nanostructure in the first plurality of nanostructures by the conduction controlling material, wherein the first electrode and the second electrode are configured to allow electrical connection of the nanostructure energy storage device to the integrated circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: SMOLTEK AB
    Inventors: M Shafiqul Kabir, Anders Johansson, Muhammad Amin Saleem, Peter Enoksson, Vincent Desmaris, Rickard Andersson
  • Patent number: 10438935
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, the first end part of the first semiconductor chip in a lower stage protrudes to a larger extent in a first direction than the first end part of the first semiconductor chip in an upper stage. The second end part of the second semiconductor chip in a lower stage protrudes to a larger extent in a second direction opposite from the first direction than the second end part of the second semiconductor chip in an upper stage. The first interlayer semiconductor chip includes a first portion, a second portion, and a third electrode pad. The first portion overlaps the first chip group. The second portion protrudes in the second direction beyond the first chip group and the second chip group and is thicker than the first portion. The third electrode pad is provided on the second portion and bonded with the third metal wire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: TOSHIBA MEMORY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kazuo Shimokawa, Masayuki Uchida, Akira Tojo, Masatoshi Tanabe, Takashi Ito