Patents by Inventor Bernd Karl Appelt

Bernd Karl Appelt 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: 20110278713
    Abstract: An embedded electronic component semiconductor package structure and a packaging process thereof are provided. By providing two or more preformed building blocks, the electronic component can be assembled to the joined building blocks to obtain the embedded component semiconductor package structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2010
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: ADVANCED SEMICONDUCTOR ENGINEERING, INC.
    Inventor: Bernd Karl Appelt
  • Publication number: 20110169150
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a substrate unit, a die electrically connected to first contact pads, and a package body covering a first patterned conductive layer and the die. The substrate unit includes: (1) the first patterned conductive layer; (2) a first dielectric layer exposing a part of the first patterned conductive layer to form the first contact pads; (3) a second patterned conductive layer; (4) a second dielectric layer defining openings extending from the first patterned conductive layer to the second patterned conductive layer, where the second patterned conductive layer includes second contact pads exposed by the second dielectric layer; and (5) conductive posts extending from the first patterned conductive layer to the second contact pads through the openings, each of the conductive posts filling a corresponding one of the openings. At least one of the conductive posts defines a cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2011
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: ADVANCED SEMICONDUCTOR ENGINEERING, INC.
    Inventors: Yuan-Chang Su, Shih-Fu Huang, Chia-Cheng Chen, Tzu-Hui Chen, Kuang-Hsiung Chen, Pao-Ming Hsieh, Ming Chiang Lee, Bernd Karl Appelt
  • Publication number: 20110057301
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a patterned metal foil, a chip, wires, a patterned dielectric layer, an adhesive layer, and a molding compound. The patterned metal foil has a first surface and a second surface opposite thereto. The patterned dielectric layer is disposed on the second surface and has openings exposing at least a portion of the patterned metal foil to form joints for external electrical connection. The chip is disposed on the first surface. The adhesive layer is disposed between the chip and the patterned metal foil. The wires respectively connect the chip and the patterned metal foil. The patterned dielectric layer is located below intersections between the wires and the patterned metal foil. The patterned dielectric layer, the wires, and the patterned metal foil overlap with one another on a plane. The molding compound is disposed on the first surface and covers the chip and the wires.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2009
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Applicant: ADVANCED SEMICONDUCTOR ENGINEERING, INC.
    Inventors: Kuang-Hsiung Chen, Pao-Ming Hsieh, Yuan-Chang Su, Shih-Fu Huang, Bernd Karl Appelt
  • Publication number: 20100320610
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a substrate, a die, and a package body. The substrate includes: (a) a core including a resin reinforced with fibers; (b) a plurality of openings extending through the core; (c) a dielectric layer; and (d) a single conductive layer disposed between the dielectric layer and the core. Portions of a lower surface of the single conductive layer cover the plurality of openings to form a plurality of first contact pads for electrical connection external to the semiconductor package. Exposed portions of an upper surface of the single conductive layer form a plurality of second contact pads. The die is electrically connected to the plurality of second contact pads, and the package body encapsulates the die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2010
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Inventors: SHIH-FU HUANG, Yuan-Chang Su, Chia-Cheng Chen, Kuang-Hsiung Chen, Ming-Chiang Lee, Bernd Karl Appelt, Chia-Hsiung Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20100288541
    Abstract: A substrate having single patterned metal layer includes a patterned base having at least a plurality of apertures, the patterned metal layer disposed on the patterned base, and a first surface finish layer. Parts of the lower surface of the patterned metal layer are exposed by the apertures of the patterned base to form a plurality of first contact pads for downward electrical connection externally, and parts of the upper surface of the patterned metal layer function as a plurality of second contact pads for upward electrical connection externally. The first surface finish layer is disposed at least on one or more surfaces of the second contact pads, and the first surface finish layer is wider than the second contact pad beneath. A package applied with the substrate disclosed herein further comprises at least a die conductively connected to the second contact pads of the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2009
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Applicant: ADVANCED SEMICONDUCTOR ENGINEERING, INC.
    Inventors: Bernd Karl APPELT, William T. CHEN, Calvin CHEUNG, Shih-Fu HUANG, Yuan-Chang SU, Chia-Cheng CHEN, Ta-Chun LEE
  • Publication number: 20100055392
    Abstract: The present invention directs to fabrication methods of single-sided or double-sided multi-layered substrate by providing a lamination structure having at least a core structure and first and second laminate structures stacked over both surfaces of the core structure. The core structure functions as the temporary carrier for carrying the first and second laminate structures through the double-sided processing procedures. By way of the fabrication methods, the production yield can be greatly improved without increasing the production costs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2008
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: ADVANCED SEMICONDUCTOR ENGINEERING, INC.
    Inventors: Bernd Karl Appelt, Yuan-Chang Su, Ming-Chiang Lee, You-Lung Yen
  • Publication number: 20100052156
    Abstract: A chip scale package (CSP) structure and the packaging process thereof are described. By using a matrix of interlinked heat sink units compatible with the block substrate, the packaging process can be simplified and a plurality of packages units or chip scale packages with enhanced thermal performance can be obtained after singulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2008
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: ADVANCED SEMICONDUCTOR ENGINEERING, INC.
    Inventors: Bernd Karl Appelt, Bradford J. Factor
  • Publication number: 20100052186
    Abstract: A stacked type chip package structure employs a substrate having a pseudo-cavity or a keep-out zone at one side or both sides thereof. Through the pattern arrangement of the wiring layer and the solder mask layer, the thickness of the entire stacked type chip package structure is effectively reduced as lower wire loops and a thinner mold-cap can be achieved by mounting the chip within the depressed keep-out zone. In particular, the double-sided chip package structures are suitable for package on package structures adopted by mobile applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2008
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: ADVANCED SEMICONDUCTOR ENGINEERING, INC.
    Inventors: Bernd Karl Appelt, Bradford J. Factor
  • Publication number: 20100052122
    Abstract: A chip package structure employing a die pad integrated with the ground/voltage pad is provided. The die pad for carrying the chip is split into at least two separate sections for accommodating the ground and the voltage. Due to the design of the die pad, the signal fingers may be extended under the chip to be connected with vias, and thermal/ground vias may be arranged under the die pad for thermal or electrical connections. Through such arrangement, all the fingers are located closer to the die, thus decrease the length of bonding wires and reducing the package dimensions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2008
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: ADVANCED SEMICONDUCTOR ENGINEERING, INC.
    Inventor: Bernd Karl Appelt
  • Patent number: 7417313
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing an adhesive substrate with a die-cavity sidewall is disclosed. A region for forming die-cavity sidewall is defined on one surface of the substrate. The substrate is laminated with a sacrificial film, a partially cured resin is formed between the substrate and the sacrificial film. And then, an aperture is routed through the substrate, the partially cured resin, and the sacrificial film. The aperture is located corresponding to the region so that the substrate has a die-cavity sidewall formed inside the aperture. Thereafter, the sacrificial film is removed to expose the partially cured resin on the substrate so that the substrate with a die-cavity sidewall can have good adhesion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Assignee: Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Bernd Karl Appelt, Ching-Hua Tsao
  • Patent number: 7344915
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a semiconductor package with a laminated chip cavity is disclosed. A board and a metal foil having a layer of adhesive resin are provided. The metal foil is laminated with the board to make the adhesive resin be attached to the board. Next, a through opening is formed to pass through the board, the adhesive resin and the metal foil. Next, the metal foil is removed to expose an adhesive surface of the adhesive resin on the board so as to attach a carrier plate, thereby forming a chip cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Bernd Karl Appelt, Ching-Hua Tsao
  • Patent number: 7199438
    Abstract: An optical semiconductor package includes a substrate, a chip, a plurality of bonding wires, a window, a supporter, and an encapsulant. The chip is disposed on the substrate and has an optical element. The bonding wires are used for electrically connecting the chip to the substrate. The window is supported on the supporter and positioned over the optical element of the chip. The encapsulant is overmolded on the substrate for fixing the window and encapsulating the chip and the bonding wires.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Assignee: Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Bernd Karl Appelt, William Tze-You Chen
  • Patent number: 7172926
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing an adhesive substrate with a die-cavity sidewall is disclosed. A region for forming die-cavity sidewall is defined on one surface of the substrate. The substrate is laminated with a sacrificial film, a partially cured resin is formed between the substrate and the sacrificial film. And then, an aperture is routed through the substrate, the partially cured resin, and the sacrificial film. The aperture is located corresponding to the region so that the substrate has a die-cavity sidewall formed inside the aperture. Thereafter, the sacrificial film is removed to expose the partially cured resin on the substrate so that the substrate with a die-cavity sidewall can have good adhesion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2007
    Assignee: Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Bernd Karl Appelt, Ching-Hua Tsao
  • Patent number: 6734569
    Abstract: An organic chip carrier having metallic circuitry and wire bond pads thereon is bonded to an integrated circuit die by a photocurable adhesive and is electrically connected therewith by wire bonding to the wire bond pads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Bernd Karl Appelt, Gary Alan Johansson, Konstantinos I. Papathomas
  • Publication number: 20030119226
    Abstract: An organic chip carrier having metallic circuitry and wire bond pads thereon is bonded to an integrated circuit die by a photocurable adhesive and is electrically connected therewith by wire bonding to the wire bond pads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2002
    Publication date: June 26, 2003
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Bernd Karl Appelt, Gary Alan Johansson, Konstantinos I. Papathomas
  • Patent number: 6534186
    Abstract: A substrate that is substantially non-wettable to adhesive resin is disclosed. The substrate is coated with a fluorinated silane composition. Preferable fluorosilane compositions include perfluoroalkyl alkylsilanes of Formula III: R5nR6mSiX4−(n+m)  III wherein R5 is a perfluoroalkyl alkyl radical; R6 is alkyl or alkenyl; X is acetoxy, halogen or alkoxy; n is 1 or 2; and m is 0 or 1. The composition is preferably applied in solution and upon evaporation of the solvent, forms a durable, non-wetting, yet well-adhering surface. In a preferred embodiment, the substrate is a chip carrier with enhanced wire bondability for use in the manufacture of a semiconductor device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2003
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Konstantinos Papathomas, Bernd Karl Appelt, John Joseph Konrad
  • Patent number: 6534245
    Abstract: Apertures in a circuit board or chip carrier are filled with a cured photosensitive dielectric material by substantially filling the apertures in the circuit board or chip carrier and applying a layer of a thickness to the circuit board or chip carrier with a positive photosensitive dielectric material, exposing the photosensitive dielectric material to actinic radiation in such a way as to leave material located in apertures unexposed to the radiation; baking the structure so as to harden the unexposed photosensitive dielectric material and developing the exposed dielectric material in order to remove it leaving behind cured photosensitive dielectric material in the apertures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2003
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Bernd Karl Appelt, Gary Alan Johansson, Konstantinos I. Papathomas
  • Patent number: 6387205
    Abstract: A method for coating cloth especially fiberglass sheets with a thermosetting resin and resulting structure is provided. The coating is performed in two steps. In the first step, essentially all of the strands of the fiberglass are coated with the resin/solvent mixture while maintaining at least some of the interstices or openings essentially free of the solvent mixture. This first coating is then partially cured to between about 70% and 90% of full cure. The coated fiberglass with partially cured resin thereon is then given a second coating of either the same or different thermosetting resin mixture which coats the first coating and fills in the interstices between the fibers. This second coating is then partially cured, which advances the cure of the first coating past 80% full cure and results in an impregnated fiberglass cloth structure for use as sticker sheets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2002
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Bernd Karl Appelt, William Thomas Fotorny, Robert Maynard Japp, Kostantinos Papathomas, Mark David Poliks
  • Publication number: 20010008747
    Abstract: Apertures in a circuit board or chip carrier are filled with a cured photosensitive dielectric material by substantially filling the apertures in the circuit board or chip carrier and applying a layer of a thickness to the circuit board or chip carrier with a positive photosensitive dielectric material, exposing the photosensitive dielectric material to actinic radiation in such a way as to leave material located in apertures unexposed to the radiation; baking the structure so as to harden the unexposed photosensitive dielectric material and developing the exposed dielectric material in order to remove it leaving behind cured photosensitive dielectric material in the apertures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2001
    Publication date: July 19, 2001
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Bernd Karl Appelt, Gary Alan Johansson, Konstantinos I. Papathomas
  • Patent number: 6251469
    Abstract: A substrate that is substantially non-wettable to adhesive resin is disclosed. The substrate is coated with a fluorinated silane composition. Preferable fluorosilane compositions include perfluoroalkyl alkylsilanes of Formula III: R5nR6mSiX4-(n+m)  III wherein R5 is a perfluoroalkyl alkyl radical; R6 is alkyl or alkenyl; X is acetoxy, halogen or alkoxy; n is 1 or 2; and m is 0 or 1. The composition is preferably applied in solution and upon evaporation of the solvent, forms a durable, non-wetting, yet well-adhering surface. In a preferred embodiment, the substrate is a chip carrier with enhanced wire bondability for use in the manufacture of a semiconductor device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2001
    Assignee: International Business Machines, Corporation
    Inventors: Konstantinos Papathomas, Bernd Karl Appelt, John Joseph Konrad