Patents by Inventor Albert Wan

Albert Wan 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: 10756052
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing an integrated fan-out (InFO) package includes at least the following steps. A package array is formed. A dielectric layer having a core layer formed thereon is provided. The core layer includes a plurality of cavities penetrating through the core layer. The dielectric layer and the core layer are attached onto the package array such that the core layer is located between the dielectric layer and the package array. A plurality of first conductive patches is formed on the dielectric layer above the cavities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Albert Wan, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chung-Hao Tsai, Chuei-Tang Wang, Chao-Wen Shih, Han-Ping Pu, Chien-Ling Hwang, Pei-Hsuan Lee, Tzu-Chun Tang, Yu-Ting Chiu, Jui-Chang Kuo
  • Publication number: 20200258799
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a semiconductor chip and a redistribution layer structure. The redistribution layer structure is arranged to form an antenna transmitter structure and an antenna receiver structure over the semiconductor chip, wherein patterns of the antenna receiver structure are located at different levels of the redistribution layer structure, and at least one pattern of the antenna transmitter structure is at the same level of the topmost patterns of the antenna receiver structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2020
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yung-Ping Chiang, Chao-Wen Shih, Shou-Zen Chang, Albert Wan, Yu-Sheng Hsieh
  • Patent number: 10741508
    Abstract: A semiconductor device including a chip package, a dielectric structure and a first antenna pattern is provided. The dielectric structure disposed on the chip package and includes a cavity and a vent in communication with the cavity. The first antenna pattern disposed on the dielectric structure, wherein the chip package is electrically coupled to the first antenna pattern, and the cavity of the dielectric structure is disposed between the chip package and the first antenna pattern. A manufacturing method of a semiconductor device is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Albert Wan, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chao-Wen Shih, Han-Ping Pu, Meng-Tse Chen, Sheng-Hsiang Chiu
  • Patent number: 10636713
    Abstract: Sensor packages and manufacturing methods thereof are disclosed. One of the sensor packages includes a semiconductor chip and a redistribution layer structure. The semiconductor chip has a sensing surface. The redistribution layer structure is arranged to form an antenna transmitter structure aside the semiconductor chip and an antenna receiver structure over the sensing surface of the semiconductor chip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yung-Ping Chiang, Chao-Wen Shih, Shou-Zen Chang, Albert Wan, Yu-Sheng Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20200091031
    Abstract: A semiconductor package, a semiconductor device and a method for packaging the semiconductor device are provided. A semiconductor package includes a first conductive wire layer with a first mounting area and a second mounting area, an integrated circuit (IC), a radiation fin structure and an antenna. The first mounting area and the second mounting area do not overlap. The IC is disposed on a first surface of the first mounting area. The radiation fin structure is disposed on a second surface of the first mounting area. The antenna is disposed on the second mounting area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2019
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Albert Wan, Chao-Wen Shih, Han-Ping Pu, Hsin-Yu Pan, Sen-Kuei Hsu
  • Publication number: 20200058607
    Abstract: A package structure include a ground plate, a semiconductor die, a molding compound, and an antenna element. The semiconductor die is located over the ground plate. The molding compound is located over the semiconductor die. The antenna element is located in the molding compound and overlaps with the ground plate along a stacking direction of the ground plate, the semiconductor die and the molding compound. The antenna element has a first side levelled with a first surface of the molding compound, and the ground plate is located between the semiconductor die and the antenna element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2019
    Publication date: February 20, 2020
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Albert Wan, Chao-Wen Shih, Shou-Zen Chang, Nan-Chin Chuang
  • Patent number: 10490479
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes an integrated circuit (IC), a heat dissipation structure, a molding layer and an antenna. The IC is mounted on a first surface of a first redistribution layer (RDL). The heat dissipation structure is mounted on a second surface of the first RDL. The molding compound is disposed over the first surface of the first RDL. The antenna is disposed on the second surface of the first RDL, wherein the antenna is disposed side-by-side to the heat dissipation structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Albert Wan, Chao-Wen Shih, Han-Ping Pu, Hsin-Yu Pan, Sen-Kuei Hsu
  • Publication number: 20190355694
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing an integrated fan-out (InFO) package includes at least the following steps. A package array is formed. A dielectric layer having a core layer formed thereon is provided. The core layer includes a plurality of cavities penetrating through the core layer. The dielectric layer and the core layer are attached onto the package array such that the core layer is located between the dielectric layer and the package array. A plurality of first conductive patches is formed on the dielectric layer above the cavities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Albert Wan, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chung-Hao Tsai, Chuei-Tang Wang, Chao-Wen Shih, Han-Ping Pu, Chien-Ling Hwang, Pei-Hsuan Lee, Tzu-Chun Tang, Yu-Ting Chiu, Jui-Chang Kuo
  • Patent number: 10475757
    Abstract: A package structure includes at least one die, an antenna element, and at least one through interlayer via. The antenna element is located on the at least one die. The at least one through interlayer via is located between the antenna element and the at least one die, wherein the antenna element is electrically connected to the at least one die through the at least one through interlayer via.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Albert Wan, Chao-Wen Shih, Shou-Zen Chang, Nan-Chin Chuang
  • Publication number: 20190333877
    Abstract: A semiconductor device including a chip package, a dielectric structure and a first antenna pattern is provided. The dielectric structure disposed on the chip package and includes a cavity and a vent in communication with the cavity. The first antenna pattern disposed on the dielectric structure, wherein the chip package is electrically coupled to the first antenna pattern, and the cavity of the dielectric structure is disposed between the chip package and the first antenna pattern. A manufacturing method of a semiconductor device is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Albert Wan, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chao-Wen Shih, Han-Ping Pu, Meng-Tse Chen, Sheng-Hsiang Chiu
  • Patent number: 10461166
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrical contact. In particular, it relates to an electrical contact capable of establishing an electrical contact with a soft material. More particular, the electrical contact comprises (a) a non-Newtonian liquid metal alloy, the non-Newtonian liquid metal alloy is formed in a polymer insulator, wherein the contact surface of the electrical contact that contacts the soft material is a smooth flat non-patterned surface, the surface comprising the non-Newtonian liquid metal alloy sandwiched between the polymer insulator. The microfluidic device comprising the electrical contact and a method for forming the electrical contact are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: National University of Singapore
    Inventors: Christian Albertus Nijhuis, Albert Wan, Li Jiang, Suchand Sangeeth Chandramathi Sukumaran
  • Patent number: 10381309
    Abstract: A package structure includes a first redistribution layer, a second redistribution layer, at least one semiconductor chip, an insulating encapsulation, a protection layer, and at least one connecting module. The at least one semiconductor chip is located between and electrically connected to the first redistribution layer and the second redistribution layer. The insulating encapsulation encapsulates the at least one semiconductor chip. The protection layer is disposed on and partially covers the first redistribution layer, wherein the first redistribution layer is located between the at least one semiconductor chip and the protection layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chuei-Tang Wang, Chung-Hao Tsai, Chen-Hua Yu, Chun-Lin Lu, Chao-Wen Shih, Han-Ping Pu, Kai-Chiang Wu, Albert Wan
  • Patent number: 10366966
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing an integrated fan-out (InFO) package includes at least the following steps. A package array is formed. A dielectric layer and a core material layer are sequentially formed on a first carrier. A portion of the core material layer is removed to form a core layer having a plurality of cavities. The first carrier, the dielectric layer, and the core layer are attached onto the package array such that the core layer is located between the dielectric layer and the package array. The first carrier is removed from the dielectric layer. A plurality of first conductive patches is formed on the dielectric layer above the cavities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Albert Wan, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chung-Hao Tsai, Chuei-Tang Wang, Chao-Wen Shih, Han-Ping Pu, Chien-Ling Hwang, Pei-Hsuan Lee, Tzu-Chun Tang, Yu-Ting Chiu, Jui-Chang Kuo
  • Publication number: 20190157206
    Abstract: A package structure includes a first redistribution layer, a second redistribution layer, at least one semiconductor chip, an insulating encapsulation, a protection layer, and at least one connecting module. The at least one semiconductor chip is located between and electrically connected to the first redistribution layer and the second redistribution layer. The insulating encapsulation encapsulates the at least one semiconductor chip. The protection layer is disposed on and partially covers the first redistribution layer, wherein the first redistribution layer is located between the at least one semiconductor chip and the protection layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chuei-Tang Wang, Chung-Hao Tsai, Chen-Hua Yu, Chun-Lin Lu, Chao-Wen Shih, Han-Ping Pu, Kai-Chiang Wu, Albert Wan
  • Publication number: 20190157224
    Abstract: A package structure includes at least one die, an antenna element, and at least one through interlayer via. The antenna element is located on the at least one die. The at least one through interlayer via is located between the antenna element and the at least one die, wherein the antenna element is electrically connected to the at least one die through the at least one through interlayer via.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2019
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Albert Wan, Chao-Wen Shih, Shou-Zen Chang, Nan-Chin Chuang
  • Publication number: 20190115271
    Abstract: Sensor packages and manufacturing methods thereof are disclosed. One of the sensor packages includes a semiconductor chip and a redistribution layer structure. The semiconductor chip has a sensing surface. The redistribution layer structure is arranged to form an antenna transmitter structure aside the semiconductor chip and an antenna receiver structure over the sensing surface of the semiconductor chip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2018
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yung-Ping Chiang, Chao-Wen Shih, Shou-Zen Chang, Albert Wan, Yu-Sheng Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20190067220
    Abstract: A package structure in accordance with some embodiments may include an RFIC chip, a redistribution circuit structure, a backside redistribution circuit structure, an isolation film, a die attach film, and an insulating encapsulation. The redistribution circuit structure and the backside redistribution circuit structure are disposed at two opposite sides of the RFIC chip and electrically connected to the RFIC chip. The isolation film is disposed between the backside redistribution circuit structure and the RFIC chip. The die attach film is disposed between the RFIC chip and the isolation film. The insulating encapsulation encapsulates the RFIC chip and the isolation film between the redistribution circuit structure and the backside redistribution circuit structure. The isolation film may have a coefficient of thermal expansion lower than the insulating encapsulation and the die attach film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2017
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Albert Wan, Chung-Shi Liu, Chao-Wen Shih, Han-Ping Pu, Chien-Ling Hwang
  • Publication number: 20190027449
    Abstract: A package structure includes at least one die, an antenna element, and at least one through interlayer via. The antenna element is located on the at least one die. The at least one through interlayer via is located between the antenna element and the at least one die, wherein the antenna element is electrically connected to the at least one die through the at least one through interlayer via.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2017
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Albert Wan, Chao-Wen Shih, Shou-Zen Chang, Nan-Chin Chuang
  • Patent number: 10186492
    Abstract: A package structure includes at least one die, an antenna element, and at least one through interlayer via. The antenna element is located on the at least one die. The at least one through interlayer via is located between the antenna element and the at least one die, wherein the antenna element is electrically connected to the at least one die through the at least one through interlayer via.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Albert Wan, Chao-Wen Shih, Shou-Zen Chang, Nan-Chin Chuang
  • Patent number: 10183858
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a semiconductor structure includes a sensing element configured to receive a signal from a sensing target, a molding surrounding the sensing element, a through via in the molding, a front side redistribution layer disposed at a front side of the sensing element and electrically connected thereto, and a back side redistribution layer disposed at a back side of the sensing element, the front side redistribution layer and the back side redistribution layer are electrically connected by the through via. The present disclosure also provides a method for manufacturing the semiconductor structure described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.
    Inventors: Albert Wan, Yu-Sheng Hsieh, Chao-Wen Shih, Shou Zen Chang, Chung-Shi Liu, Chen-Hua Yu