Patents by Inventor Bai-Yao Lou

Bai-Yao Lou 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: 8384174
    Abstract: A chip package includes: a substrate having a first and a second surfaces; an optical device on the first surface; a conducting layer on the second surface; a passivation layer on the second surface and the conducting layer, wherein the passivation layer has an opening exposing the conducting layer; a conducting bump on the second surface and having a bottom and an upper portions, wherein the bottom portion is disposed in the opening and electrically contacts the conducting layer, and the upper portion is located outside of the opening and extends along a direction away from the opening; a recess extending from a surface of the conducting bump toward an inner portion of the conducting bump; and a light shielding layer on the second surface, extending under the upper portion, and partially located in the recess and overlapping a portion of the conducting bump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Inventors: Hsin-Chih Chiu, Chia-Ming Cheng, Chuan-Jin Shiu, Bai-Yao Lou
  • Publication number: 20120194148
    Abstract: A power module includes a substrate; a conductive path layer formed on the substrate with a specific pattern as an inductor; a connection layer being formed on the substrate and electrically connected to a first terminal of the inductor; and a first transistor, electrically mounted on the substrate through the connection layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2012
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Inventors: Ho-Yin YIU, Bai-Yao LOU, Chien-Hung LIU, Wei-Chung YANG
  • Publication number: 20120194301
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a capacitive coupler packaging structure including a substrate with at least one capacitor and a receiver formed thereon, wherein the at least one capacitor at least includes a first electrode layer, a second electrode layer and a capacitor dielectric layer therebetween, and the first electrode layer is electrically connected to the receiver via a solder ball. The capacitive coupler packaging structure also includes a transmitter electrically connecting to the capacitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2012
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Inventors: Ho-Yin YIU, Chien-Hung LIU, Ying-Nan WEN, Shih-Yi LEE, Wei-Chung YANG, Bai-Yao LOU, Hung-Jen LEE
  • Publication number: 20120181672
    Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides a chip package which includes a substrate having a first surface and a second surface; a conducting pad structure located on the first surface; a dielectric layer located on the first surface of the substrate and the conducting pad structure, wherein the dielectric layer has an opening exposing a portion of the conducting pad structure; and a cap layer located on the dielectric layer and filled into the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2012
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Inventors: Bai-Yao LOU, Tsang-Yu LIU, Chia-Sheng LIN, Tzu-Hsiang HUNG
  • Patent number: 8207615
    Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides a chip package, which includes a substrate having an upper surface and a lower surface, a chip disposed in or on the substrate, a pad disposed in or on the substrate and electrically connected to the chip, a hole extending from the lower surface toward the upper surface, exposing the pad, wherein a lower opening of the hole near the lower surface has a width that is shorter than that of an upper opening of the hole near the upper surface, an insulating layer located overlying a sidewall of the hole, and a conducting layer located overlying the insulating layer and electrically connected to the pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Inventors: Bai-Yao Lou, Tsang-Yu Liu, Long-Sheng Yeou
  • Publication number: 20120097999
    Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides a chip package which includes: a substrate having a first surface and a second surface; an optoelectronic device disposed at the first surface; a protection layer located on the second surface of the substrate, wherein the protection layer has an opening; a light shielding layer located on the second surface of the substrate, wherein a portion of the light shielding layer extends into the opening of the protection layer; a conducting bump disposed on the second surface of the substrate and filled in the opening of the protection layer; and a conducting layer located between the substrate and the protection layer, wherein the conducting layer electrically connects the optoelectronic device to the conducting bump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2011
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Inventors: Hsin-Chih CHIU, Chia-Ming CHENG, Chuan-Jin SHIU, Bai-Yao LOU
  • Publication number: 20110291139
    Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides a chip package which includes: a substrate having a first surface and a second surface; an optical device disposed on the first surface; a conducting pad disposed on the first surface; a first alignment mark formed on the first surface; and a light shielding layer disposed on the second surface and having a second alignment mark, wherein the second alignment mark corresponds to the first alignment mark.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Inventors: Hsin-Chih CHIU, Chia-Ming Cheng, Chuan-Jin SHIU, Bai-Yao LOU
  • Publication number: 20110233782
    Abstract: An electronic device package is disclosed. The package includes at least one semiconductor chip having a first surface and a second surface opposite thereto, in which at least one redistribution layer is disposed on the first surface of the semiconductor chip and is electrically connected to at least one conductive pad structure. At least one abut portion is disposed on the redistribution layer and electrically contacting thereto. A passivation layer covers the first surface of the semiconductor chip and surrounds the abut portion. A substrate is attached onto the second surface of the semiconductor chip. A fabrication method of the electronic device package is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2011
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Inventors: Shu-Ming CHANG, Bai-Yao Lou, Ying-Nan Wen, Chien-Hung Liu
  • Publication number: 20110233770
    Abstract: A chip package includes: a substrate having a first and a second surfaces; an optical device on the first surface; a conducting layer on the second surface; a passivation layer on the second surface and the conducting layer, wherein the passivation layer has an opening exposing the conducting layer; a conducting bump on the second surface and having a bottom and an upper portions, wherein the bottom portion is disposed in the opening and electrically contacts the conducting layer, and the upper portion is located outside of the opening and extends along a direction away from the opening; a recess extending from a surface of the conducting bump toward an inner portion of the conducting bump; and a light shielding layer on the second surface, extending under the upper portion, and partially located in the recess and overlapping a portion of the conducting bump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2011
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Inventors: Hsin-Chih CHIU, Chia-Ming Cheng, Chuan-Jin Shiu, Bai-Yao Lou
  • Publication number: 20110175236
    Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides a chip package, which includes a substrate having an upper surface and a lower surface, a chip disposed in or on the substrate, a pad disposed in or on the substrate and electrically connected to the chip, a hole extending from the lower surface toward the upper surface, exposing the pad, wherein a lower opening of the hole near the lower surface has a width that is shorter than that of an upper opening of the hole near the upper surface, an insulating layer located overlying a sidewall of the hole, and a conducting layer located overlying the insulating layer and electrically connected to the pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2011
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Inventors: Bai-Yao LOU, Tsang-Yu Liu, Long-Sheng Yeou
  • Publication number: 20110140267
    Abstract: The invention provides an electronic device package and a method for fabricating the same. The electronic device package includes a carrier wafer. An electronic device chip with a plurality of conductive pads thereon is disposed over the carrier wafer. An isolation laminating layer includes a lower first isolation layer, which covers the carrier wafer and the electronic device chip, and an upper second isolation layer. The isolation laminating layer has a plurality of openings to expose the conductive pads. A plurality of redistribution patterns is conformably formed on the isolation laminating layer and in the openings. The redistribution patterns are electrically connected to the conductive pads, respectively. A plurality of conductive bumps is respectively formed on the redistribution patterns, electrically connected to the conductive pads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2010
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Inventors: Chia-Lun TSAI, Ching-Yu Ni, Tien-Hao Huang, Chia-Ming Cheng, Wen-Cheng Chien, Nan-Chun Lin, Wei-Ming Chen, Shu-Ming Chang, Bai-Yao Lou
  • Patent number: 7888236
    Abstract: A method for packaging a semiconductor device disclosed. A substrate comprising a plurality of dies, separated by scribe line areas respectively is provided, wherein at least one layer is overlying the substrate. A portion of the layer within the scribe lines area is removed by photolithography and etching to form openings. The substrate is sawed along the scribe line areas, passing the openings. In alternative embodiment, a first substrate comprising a plurality of first dies separated by first scribe line areas respectively is provided, wherein at least one first structural layer is overlying the first substrate. The first structural layer is patterned to form first openings within the first scribe line areas. A second substrate comprising a plurality of second dies separated by second scribe line areas respectively is provided, wherein at least one second structural layer is overlying the substrate. The second structural layer is patterned to form second openings within the second scribe line areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Han-Ping Pu, Bai-Yao Lou, Dean Wang, Ching-Wen Hsiao, Kai-Ming Ching, Chen-Cheng Kuo, Wen-Chih Chiou, Ding-Chung Lu, Shang-Yun Hou
  • Publication number: 20080286938
    Abstract: A method for packaging a semiconductor device disclosed. A substrate comprising a plurality of dies, separated by scribe line areas respectively is provided, wherein at least one layer is overlying the substrate. A portion of the layer within the scribe lines area is removed by photolithography and etching to form openings. The substrate is sawed along the scribe line areas, passing the openings. In alternative embodiment, a first substrate comprising a plurality of first dies separated by first scribe line areas respectively is provided, wherein at least one first structural layer is overlying the first substrate. The first structural layer is patterned to form first openings within the first scribe line areas. A second substrate comprising a plurality of second dies separated by second scribe line areas respectively is provided, wherein at least one second structural layer is overlying the substrate. The second structural layer is patterned to form second openings within the second scribe line areas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2007
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventors: Han-Ping Pu, Bai-Yao Lou, Dean Wang, Ching-Wen Hsiao, Kai-Ming Ching, Chen-Cheng Kuo, Wen-Chih Chiou, Ding-Chung Lu, Shang-Yun Hou
  • Publication number: 20060125059
    Abstract: A semiconductor wafer includes one or more dies, each of which has a boundary surrounding an integrated circuitry for separating one from another. One or more pattern units are disposed adjacent to the die for monitoring a fabrication process thereof. A protection structure is disposed between the die and the pattern units for preventing the die from damage during a separation of the die from the semiconductor wafer. Thus, the semiconductor wafer is adapted to prevent damage during a die separation process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2004
    Publication date: June 15, 2006
    Inventors: Hsien-Wei Chen, Hao-Yi Tsai, Shih-Hsun Hsu, Bai-Yao Lou