Patents by Inventor An-Shih YEH

An-Shih YEH 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: 20190341306
    Abstract: Embodiments provide a high aspect ratio via for coupling a top electrode of a vertically oriented component to the substrate, where the top electrode of the component is coupled to the via by a conductive bridge, and where the bottom electrode of the component is coupled to substrate. Some embodiments provide for mounting the component by a component wafer and separating the components while mounted to the substrate. Some embodiments provide for mounting individual components to the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2018
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Chi-Hsi Wu, Wen-Chih Chiou, Tsang-Jiuh Wu, Der-Chyang Yeh, Ming Shih Yeh, An-Jhih Su
  • Patent number: 10461036
    Abstract: A multi-stacked package-on-package structure includes a method. The method includes: adhering a first die and a plurality of second dies to a substrate, the first die having a different function from each of the plurality of second dies; attaching a passive device over the first die; encapsulating the first die, the plurality of second dies, and the passive device; and forming a first redistribution structure over the passive device, the first die, and the plurality of second dies, the passive device connecting the first die to the first redistribution structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, An-Jhih Su, Chi-Hsi Wu, Der-Chyang Yeh, Ming Shih Yeh, Wei-Cheng Wu
  • Publication number: 20190273018
    Abstract: A method includes forming a metal layer extending into openings of a dielectric layer to contact a first metal pad and a second metal pad, and bonding a bottom terminal of a component device to the metal layer. The metal layer has a first portion directly underlying and bonded to the component device. A raised via is formed on the metal layer, and the metal layer has a second portion directly underlying the raised via. The metal layer is etched to separate the first portion and the second portion of the metal layer from each other. The method further includes coating the raised via and the component device in a dielectric layer, revealing the raised via and a top terminal of the component device, and forming a redistribution line connecting the raised via to the top terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Publication date: September 5, 2019
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, An-Jhih Su, Chi-Hsi Wu, Der-Chyang Yeh, Ming Shih Yeh, Jing-Cheng Lin, Hung-Jui Kuo
  • Publication number: 20190252312
    Abstract: A method for forming a via in a semiconductor device and a semiconductor device including the via are disclosed. In an embodiment, the method may include bonding a first terminal and a second terminal of a first substrate to a third terminal and a fourth terminal of a second substrate; separating the first substrate to form a first component device and a second component device; forming a gap fill material over the first component device, the second component device, and the second substrate; forming a conductive via extending from a top surface of the gap fill material to a fifth terminal of the second substrate; and forming a top terminal over a top surface of the first component device, the top terminal connecting the first component device to the fifth terminal of the second substrate through the conductive via.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2018
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, An-Jhih Su, Chi-Hsi Wu, Wen-Chih Chiou, Tsang-Jiuh Wu, Der-Chyang Yeh, Ming Shih Yeh
  • Patent number: 10361085
    Abstract: A method for forming a semiconductor device structure is provided that includes forming an oxide layer over a substrate and forming a semiconductor layer over the oxide layer. The method includes patterning the semiconductor layer to form a fin structure over the oxide layer and removing a portion of the fin structure to form a U-shaped trench in the fin structure. The method also includes forming a gate structure on the U-shaped trench.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Cheng-Chieh Lai, Kuang-Hsin Chen, Yung-Chun Wu, Mu-Shih Yeh
  • Patent number: 10319683
    Abstract: A multi-stacked package-on-package structure includes a method. The method includes: adhering a first die and a plurality of second dies to a substrate, the first die having a different function from each of the plurality of second dies; attaching a passive device over the first die; encapsulating the first die, the plurality of second dies, and the passive device; and forming a first redistribution structure over the passive device, the first die, and the plurality of second dies, the passive device connecting the first die to the first redistribution structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, An-Jhih Su, Chi-Hsi Wu, Der-Chyang Yeh, Ming Shih Yeh, Wei-Cheng Wu
  • Publication number: 20190164783
    Abstract: A method includes attaching a first die and a second die to a carrier; forming a molding material between the first die and second die; and forming a redistribution structure over the first die, the second die and the molding material, the redistribution structure includes a first redistribution region; a second redistribution region; and a dicing region between the first redistribution region and the second redistribution region. The method further includes forming a first opening and a second opening in the dicing region, the first opening and the second opening extending through the redistribution structure and exposing the molding material; and separating the first die and the second die by cutting through a portion of the molding material aligned with the dicing region from a second side of the molding material toward the first side of the molding material, the second side opposing the first side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2018
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Inventors: Li-Hsien Huang, Yueh-Ting Lin, An-Jhih Su, Ming Shih Yeh, Der-Chyang Yeh
  • Patent number: 10297494
    Abstract: A method includes forming a metal layer extending into openings of a dielectric layer to contact a first metal pad and a second metal pad, and bonding a bottom terminal of a component device to the metal layer. The metal layer has a first portion directly underlying and bonded to the component device. A raised via is formed on the metal layer, and the metal layer has a second portion directly underlying the raised via. The metal layer is etched to separate the first portion and the second portion of the metal layer from each other. The method further includes coating the raised via and the component device in a dielectric layer, revealing the raised via and a top terminal of the component device, and forming a redistribution line connecting the raised via to the top terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, An-Jhih Su, Chi-Hsi Wu, Der-Chyang Yeh, Ming Shih Yeh, Jing-Cheng Lin, Hung-Jui Kou
  • Publication number: 20190148267
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a device includes: an integrated circuit die; a first dielectric layer over the integrated circuit die; a first metallization pattern extending through the first dielectric layer to electrically connect to the integrated circuit die; a second dielectric layer over the first metallization pattern; an under bump metallurgy extending through the second dielectric layer; a third dielectric layer over the second dielectric layer and portions of the under bump metallurgy; a conductive ring sealing an interface of the third dielectric layer and the under bump metallurgy; and a conductive connector extending through the center of the conductive ring, the conductive connector electrically connected to the under bump metallurgy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2018
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Inventors: Wei-Yu Chen, An-Jhih Su, Der-Chyang Yeh, Li-Hsien Huang, Ming Shih Yeh
  • Patent number: 10290610
    Abstract: A PoP device includes a first package structure, a second package structure and an underfill layer is provided. The first package structure includes a die, a TIV and an encapsulant. The TIV is aside the die. The encapsulant encapsulates sidewalls of the die and a portion of sidewalls of the TIV. The second package structure is connected to the first package structure through a connector. The underfill layer is disposed to fill a space between the first package structure and the second package structure. A portion of the underfill layer is disposed between the encapsulant and the TIV to cover a portion of sidewalls of the TIV.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Li-Hsien Huang, An-Jhih Su, Der-Chyang Yeh, Hua-Wei Tseng, Li-Hui Cheng, Po-Hao Tsai, Wei-Yu Chen, Ming-Shih Yeh
  • Publication number: 20190131283
    Abstract: A package structure and the manufacturing method thereof are provided. The package structure includes a first package including at least one first semiconductor die encapsulated in an insulating encapsulation and through insulator vias electrically connected to the at least one first semiconductor die, a second package including at least one second semiconductor die and conductive pads electrically connected to the at least one second semiconductor die, and solder joints located between the first package and the second package. The through insulator vias are encapsulated in the insulating encapsulation. The first package and the second package are electrically connected through the solder joints. A maximum size of the solder joints is greater than a maximum size of the through insulator vias measuring along a horizontal direction, and is greater than or substantially equal to a maximum size of the conductive pads measuring along the horizontal direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2017
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wei-Yu Chen, An-Jhih Su, Chi-Hsi Wu, Der-Chyang Yeh, Li-Hsien Huang, Po-Hao Tsai, Ming-Shih Yeh, Ta-Wei Liu
  • Publication number: 20190115300
    Abstract: A multi-stacked package-on-package structure includes a method. The method includes: adhering a first die and a plurality of second dies to a substrate, the first die having a different function from each of the plurality of second dies; attaching a passive device over the first die; encapsulating the first die, the plurality of second dies, and the passive device; and forming a first redistribution structure over the passive device, the first die, and the plurality of second dies, the passive device connecting the first die to the first redistribution structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2018
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, An-Jhih Su, Chi-Hsi Wu, Der-Chyang Yeh, Ming Shih Yeh, Wei-Cheng Wu
  • Publication number: 20190067249
    Abstract: A PoP device includes a first package structure, a second package structure and an underfill layer is provided. The first package structure includes a die, a TIV and an encapsulant. The TIV is aside the die. The encapsulant encapsulates sidewalls of the die and a portion of sidewalls of the TIV. The second package structure is connected to the first package structure through a connector. The underfill layer is disposed to fill a space between the first package structure and the second package structure. A portion of the underfill layer is disposed between the encapsulant and the TIV to cover a portion of sidewalls of the TIV.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2017
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Li-Hsien Huang, An-Jhih Su, Der-Chyang Yeh, Hua-Wei Tseng, Li-Hui Cheng, Po-Hao Tsai, Wei-Yu Chen, Ming-Shih Yeh
  • Publication number: 20190035772
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a die, an insulation layer, a plurality of first electrical conductive vias, a plurality of second electrical conductive vias, a plurality of thermal conductive vias and a connecting pattern. The die includes a plurality of first pads and a plurality of second pads. The insulation layer is disposed on the die and includes a plurality of openings exposing the first pads and the second pads. The first electrical conductive vias and the second electrical conductive vias are disposed in the openings and contact the first pads and the second pads respectively. The thermal conductive vias are disposed on the insulation layer. The connecting pattern is disposed on the insulation layer and connects the first electrical conductive vias and the thermal conductive vias. The thermal conductive vias are connected to the first pads through the connecting pattern and the first electrical conductive vias.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2017
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Li-Hsien Huang, Chi-Hsi Wu, Chen-Hua Yu, Der-Chyang Yeh, Hua-Wei Tseng, Ming-Chih Yew, Yi-Jen Lai, Ming-Shih Yeh
  • Patent number: 10163803
    Abstract: Integrated fan-out packages and methods of forming the same are disclosed. An integrated fan-out package includes a first die, at least one through integrated fan-out via and a molding layer. The at least one through integrated fan-out via is aside the first die and includes a seed layer and a metal layer. The molding layer encapsulates the at least one through integrated fan-out via and the first die. Besides, the seed layer surrounds a sidewall of the metal layer and is between the metal layer and the molding layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wei-Yu Chen, An-Jhih Su, Der-Chyang Yeh, Li-Hsien Huang, Ming-Shih Yeh
  • Publication number: 20180366410
    Abstract: Integrated fan-out packages and methods of forming the same are disclosed. An integrated fan-out package includes a first die, at least one through integrated fan-out via and a molding layer. The at least one through integrated fan-out via is aside the first die and includes a seed layer and a metal layer. The molding layer encapsulates the at least one through integrated fan-out via and the first die. Besides, the seed layer surrounds a sidewall of the metal layer and is between the metal layer and the molding layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2017
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wei-Yu Chen, An-Jhih Su, Der-Chyang Yeh, Li-Hsien Huang, Ming-Shih Yeh
  • Patent number: 10157852
    Abstract: A multi-stacked package-on-package structure includes a method. The method includes: adhering a first die and a plurality of second dies to a substrate, the first die having a different function from each of the plurality of second dies; attaching a passive device over the first die; encapsulating the first die, the plurality of second dies, and the passive device; and forming a first redistribution structure over the passive device, the first die, and the plurality of second dies, the passive device connecting the first die to the first redistribution structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, An-Jhih Su, Chi-Hsi Wu, Der-Chyang Yeh, Ming Shih Yeh, Wei-Cheng Wu
  • Publication number: 20180323150
    Abstract: A multi-stacked package-on-package structure includes a method. The method includes: adhering a first die and a plurality of second dies to a substrate, the first die having a different function from each of the plurality of second dies; attaching a passive device over the first die; encapsulating the first die, the plurality of second dies, and the passive device; and forming a first redistribution structure over the passive device, the first die, and the plurality of second dies, the passive device connecting the first die to the first redistribution structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2018
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, An-Jhih Su, Chi-Hsi Wu, Der-Chyang Yeh, Ming Shih Yeh, Wei-Cheng Wu
  • Publication number: 20180226349
    Abstract: A multi-stacked package-on-package structure includes a method. The method includes: adhering a first die and a plurality of second dies to a substrate, the first die having a different function from each of the plurality of second dies; attaching a passive device over the first die; encapsulating the first die, the plurality of second dies, and the passive device; and forming a first redistribution structure over the passive device, the first die, and the plurality of second dies, the passive device connecting the first die to the first redistribution structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2017
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, An-Jhih Su, Chi-Hsi Wu, Der-Chyang Yeh, Ming Shih Yeh, Wei-Cheng Wu
  • Publication number: 20180211912
    Abstract: A method includes forming a metal layer extending into openings of a dielectric layer to contact a first metal pad and a second metal pad, and bonding a bottom terminal of a component device to the metal layer. The metal layer has a first portion directly underlying and bonded to the component device. A raised via is formed on the metal layer, and the metal layer has a second portion directly underlying the raised via. The metal layer is etched to separate the first portion and the second portion of the metal layer from each other. The method further includes coating the raised via and the component device in a dielectric layer, revealing the raised via and a top terminal of the component device, and forming a redistribution line connecting the raised via to the top terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2017
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, An-Jhih Su, Chi-Hsi Wu, Der-Chyang Yeh, Ming Shih Yeh, Jing-Cheng Lin, Hung-Jui Kou