Patents by Inventor Chao-Wei Li
Chao-Wei Li 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).
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Publication number: 20260144058Abstract: A chip package structure is provided. The chip package structure includes a package substrate and a semiconductor device mounted on the package substrate. A heat dissipation layer includes a first portion covering the top surface of the semiconductor device, a second portion covering the sidewall of the semiconductor device, and a third portion covering the top surface of the package substrate. The first portion, second portion and third portion are connected to each other. At least one thermal via is formed through the package substrate to contact the third portion of the heat dissipation layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2024Publication date: May 21, 2026Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Pei-Hsuan LEE, Chao-Wei LI, Cheng-Chi HSIEH, Yu-Hsiang HU, Chien-Hsun LEE
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Publication number: 20260123407Abstract: One aspect of the present disclosure pertains to a package structure. The package structure includes a die bonded to a substrate, where a plurality of first channels are formed on a top surface of the die; a lid bonded to the substrate and over the die; and a thermal interface material (TIM) disposed between and contacting the lid and the die, where the thermal interface material fills the first channels.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2024Publication date: April 30, 2026Inventors: Pei-Hsuan LEE, Chao-Wei LI, Yu-Hsiang HU, Chien-Hsun LEE, Kathy Wei YAN
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Patent number: 12512419Abstract: A memory device including a base semiconductor die, conductive terminals, memory dies, an insulating encapsulation and a buffer cap is provided. The conductive terminals are disposed on a first surface of the base semiconductor die. The memory dies are stacked over a second surface of the base semiconductor die, and the second surface of the base semiconductor die is opposite to the first surface of the base semiconductor die. The insulating encapsulation is disposed on the second surface of the base semiconductor die and laterally encapsulates the memory dies. The buffer cap covers the first surface of the base semiconductor die, sidewalls of the base semiconductor die and sidewalls of the insulating encapsulation. A package structure including the above-mentioned memory device is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2023Date of Patent: December 30, 2025Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Kai-Ming Chiang, Chao-wei Li, Wei-Lun Tsai, Chia-Min Lin, Yi-Da Tsai, Sheng-Feng Weng, Yu-Hao Chen, Sheng-Hsiang Chiu, Chih-Wei Lin, Ching-Hua Hsieh
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Publication number: 20250347870Abstract: Optical devices and methods of manufacture are presented in which a mirror structure is utilized to transmit and receive optical signals to and from an optical device. In embodiments the mirror structure receives optical signals from outside of an optical device and directs the optical signals through at least one mirror to an optical component of the optical device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2025Publication date: November 13, 2025Inventors: Wen-Chih Lin, Cheng-Yu Kuo, Yen-Hung Chen, Hsuan-Ting Kuo, Chia-Shen Cheng, Chao-Wei Li, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Wen-Chih Chiou, Ming-Fa Chen, Shang-Yun Hou
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Patent number: 12438007Abstract: A method includes forming a first metal mesh over a carrier, forming a first dielectric layer over the first metal mesh, and forming a second metal mesh over the first dielectric layer. The first metal mesh and the second metal mesh are staggered. The method further includes forming a second dielectric layer over the second metal mesh, attaching a device die over the second dielectric layer, with the device die overlapping the first metal mesh and the second metal mesh, encapsulating the device die in an encapsulant, and forming redistribution lines over and electrically connecting to the device die.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2022Date of Patent: October 7, 2025Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tzu-Sung Huang, Tsung-Hsien Chiang, Ming Hung Tseng, Hao-Yi Tsai, Yu-Hsiang Hu, Chih-Wei Lin, Lipu Kris Chuang, Wei Lun Tsai, Kai-Ming Chiang, Ching Yao Lin, Chao-Wei Li, Ching-Hua Hsieh
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Publication number: 20250309042Abstract: Provided is a package structure including a first redistribution layer (RDL) structure, a die, a circuit substrate, and a first thermoelectric cooler. The RDL) structure has a first side and a second side opposite to each other. The die is disposed on the first side of the first RDL structure. The circuit substrate is bonded to the second side of the first RDL structure through a plurality of first conductive connectors. The first thermoelectric cooler is between the first RDL structure and the circuit substrate, wherein the first thermoelectric cooler includes at least a N-type doped region and at least a P-type doped region.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2025Publication date: October 2, 2025Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Chao-Wei Chiu, Chao-Wei Li, Hsiu-Jen Lin, Ching-Hua Hsieh
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Publication number: 20250300130Abstract: A manufacturing method of a package structure is disclosed. The package structure including a substrate, a first semiconductor element and a second semiconductor element disposed on and electrically connected with the substrate and a molding layer disposed over the substrate and covering at least a top surface of the substrate. The second semiconductor element and the first semiconductor element perform different functions. The molding layer encapsulates the second semiconductor element and wraps around sidewalls of the first semiconductor element. A top surface of the molding layer is higher than a top surface of the first semiconductor element. The molding layer has an opening extending from the top surface of the molding layer to the top surface of the first semiconductor element, so that the top surface of the first semiconductor element is exposed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2025Publication date: September 25, 2025Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Sheng-Hsiang Chiu, Chia-Min Lin, Tzu-Ting Chou, Sheng-Feng Weng, Chao-Wei Li, Chih-Wei Lin, Ching-Hua Hsieh
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Publication number: 20250299973Abstract: A method includes forming a first metal mesh over a carrier, forming a first dielectric layer over the first metal mesh, and forming a second metal mesh over the first dielectric layer. The first metal mesh and the second metal mesh are staggered. The method further includes forming a second dielectric layer over the second metal mesh, attaching a device die over the second dielectric layer, with the device die overlapping the first metal mesh and the second metal mesh, encapsulating the device die in an encapsulant, and forming redistribution lines over and electrically connecting to the device die.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2025Publication date: September 25, 2025Inventors: Tzu-Sung Huang, Tsung-Hsien Chiang, Ming Hung Tseng, Hao-Yi Tsai, Yu-Hsiang Hu, Chih-Wei Lin, Lipu Kris Chuang, Wei Lun Tsai, Kai-Ming Chiang, Ching Yao Lin, Chao-Wei Li, Ching-Hua Hsieh
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Patent number: 12380528Abstract: A watermark embedding method includes the following steps. The input video signal is received by a processing circuit. Grayscale information of a watermark signal is generated by the processing circuit according to a time series data and a predetermined plane. During a dark sate and a bright state in each of a plurality of consecutive periods, phases of the time series data are opposite and integral values of the grayscales of the predetermined plane are the same. The processing circuit embeds the watermark signal into the input video signal to generate an output video signal with the watermark information. The display panel displays an image according to the output video signal.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2022Date of Patent: August 5, 2025Assignee: AUO CORPORATIONInventors: Yang-En Wu, Wen-Rei Guo, Wei-Ming Cheng, Chao-Wei Li
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Patent number: 12368086Abstract: Provided is a package structure including a first redistribution layer (RDL) structure, a die, a circuit substrate, and a first thermoelectric cooler. The RDL) structure has a first side and a second side opposite to each other. The die is disposed on the first side of the first RDL structure. The circuit substrate is bonded to the second side of the first RDL structure through a plurality of first conductive connectors. The first thermoelectric cooler is between the first RDL structure and the circuit substrate, wherein the first thermoelectric cooler includes at least a N-type doped region and at least a P-type doped region.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2023Date of Patent: July 22, 2025Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Chao-Wei Chiu, Chao-Wei Li, Hsiu-Jen Lin, Ching-Hua Hsieh
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Patent number: 12354997Abstract: A package structure including a substrate, a first semiconductor element disposed on and electrically connected with the substrate, a second semiconductor element disposed on and electrically connected with the substrate and a molding layer disposed over the substrate and covering at least a top surface of the substrate. The second semiconductor element and the first semiconductor element perform different functions. The molding layer encapsulates the second semiconductor element and wraps around sidewalls of the first semiconductor element. A top surface of the molding layer is higher than a top surface of the first semiconductor element. The molding layer has an opening extending from the top surface of the molding layer to the top surface of the first semiconductor element, so that the top surface of the first semiconductor element is exposed.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2021Date of Patent: July 8, 2025Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Sheng-Hsiang Chiu, Chia-Min Lin, Tzu-Ting Chou, Sheng-Feng Weng, Chao-wei Li, Chih-Wei Lin, Ching-Hua Hsieh
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Patent number: 12354929Abstract: A package structure including a semiconductor die, an encapsulant, a redistribution structure, and a through insulating via is provided. The first redistribution structure includes an insulating layer and a circuit layer. The semiconductor die is disposed on the first redistribution structure. The semiconductor die includes a semiconductor base, through semiconductor vias, a dielectric layer, and bonding connectors. Through semiconductor vias penetrate through the semiconductor base. The dielectric layer is disposed on a backside of the semiconductor base. The dielectric layer of the semiconductor die is bonded with the insulating layer of the first redistribution structure. The bonding connectors are embedded in the dielectric layer and connected to the through semiconductor vias. The bonding connectors of the semiconductor die are bonded with bonding pads of the circuit layer. The encapsulant is disposed on the first redistribution structure and encapsulates the semiconductor die.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2022Date of Patent: July 8, 2025Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Kai-Fung Chang, Sheng-Feng Weng, Ming-Yu Yen, Wei-Jhan Tsai, Chao-Wei Chiu, Chao-Wei Li, Chih-Wei Lin, Ching-Hua Hsieh
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Publication number: 20250172774Abstract: A photonic system is provided. The photonic system includes a substrate and a photonic structure bonded to the substrate, wherein the photonic structure includes one or more edge couplers. The photonic system also includes a fiber array unit (FAU) assembly attached to the sidewall of the photonic structure near the edge couplers. The FAU assembly includes a connection component, a FAU holding one or more optical fibers, and one or more micro-lenses. The connection component is secured to the sidewall through optical glue. The FAU is removably attached to the connection component through a pair of matching connection structures at an interface between the FAU and the connecting component. The micro-lenses are provided near the bottom of the connecting component and between the edge couplers and the optical fibers.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2023Publication date: May 29, 2025Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Wen-Chih LIN, Cheng-Yu KUO, Yen-Hung CHEN, Hsuan-Ting KUO, Chia-Shen CHENG, Chao-Wei LI, Ching-Hua HSIEH, Wen-Chih CHIOU, Ming-Fa CHEN, Shang-Yun HOU
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Publication number: 20250147245Abstract: A package assembly and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The package assembly includes a photonic integrated circuit component, an electric integrated circuit component, a lens and an optical signal port. The photonic integrated circuit component comprises an optical input/output portion configured to transmit and receive optical signal. The electric integrated circuit component is electrically connected to the photonic integrated circuit component. The lens is disposed on a sidewall of the photonic integrated circuit component. The optical signal port is optically coupled to the optical input/output portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2023Publication date: May 8, 2025Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Wen-Chih Lin, Hsuan-Ting Kuo, Cheng-Yu Kuo, Yen-Hung Chen, Chia-Shen Cheng, Chao-Wei Li, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Wen-Chih Chiou
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Publication number: 20250140643Abstract: A package structure is provided. The package structure comprises a package substrate, an electronic device, a thermal interface material (TIM), a lid and an insulating encapsulant. The electronic device is disposed on and electrically connected to the package substrate. The TIM is disposed on the electronic device. The lid is disposed on the TIM. The insulating encapsulant is disposed on the package substrate and laterally encapsulates the electronic device and the TIM. A lateral dimension of the TIM is greater than a lateral dimension of the electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2023Publication date: May 1, 2025Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Chao-Wei Li, Chun-Yen Lan, Yu-Wei Lin, Sheng-Hsiang Chiu, Tzu-Ting Chou, Pei-Hsuan Lee, Chih-Wei Lin, Ching-Hua Hsieh
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Publication number: 20250132268Abstract: A memory device including a base semiconductor die, conductive terminals, memory dies, an insulating encapsulation and a buffer cap is provided. The conductive terminals are disposed on a first surface of the base semiconductor die. The memory dies are stacked over a second surface of the base semiconductor die, and the second surface of the base semiconductor die is opposite to the first surface of the base semiconductor die. The insulating encapsulation is disposed on the second surface of the base semiconductor die and laterally encapsulates the memory dies. The buffer cap covers the first surface of the base semiconductor die, sidewalls of the base semiconductor die and sidewalls of the insulating encapsulation. A package structure including the above-mentioned memory device is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2024Publication date: April 24, 2025Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Kai-Ming Chiang, Chao-wei Li, Wei-Lun Tsai, Chia-Min Lin, Yi-Da Tsai, Sheng-Feng Weng, Yu-Hao Chen, Sheng-Hsiang Chiu, Chih-Wei Lin, Ching-Hua Hsieh
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Publication number: 20250093593Abstract: Optical devices and methods of manufacture are presented in which a mirror structure is utilized to transmit and receive optical signals to and from an optical device. In embodiments the mirror structure receives optical signals from outside of an optical device and directs the optical signals through at least one mirror to an optical component of the optical device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2024Publication date: March 20, 2025Inventors: Wen-Chih Lin, Cheng-Yu Kuo, Yen-Hung Chen, Hsuan-Ting Kuo, Chia-Shen Cheng, Chao-Wei Li, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Wen-Chih Chiou, Ming-Fa Chen, Shang-Yun Hou
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Patent number: 12218082Abstract: A memory device including a base semiconductor die, conductive terminals, memory dies, an insulating encapsulation and a buffer cap is provided. The conductive terminals are disposed on a first surface of the base semiconductor die. The memory dies are stacked over a second surface of the base semiconductor die, and the second surface of the base semiconductor die is opposite to the first surface of the base semiconductor die. The insulating encapsulation is disposed on the second surface of the base semiconductor die and laterally encapsulates the memory dies. The buffer cap covers the first surface of the base semiconductor die, sidewalls of the base semiconductor die and sidewalls of the insulating encapsulation. A package structure including the above-mentioned memory device is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2023Date of Patent: February 4, 2025Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Kai-Ming Chiang, Chao-wei Li, Wei-Lun Tsai, Chia-Min Lin, Yi-Da Tsai, Sheng-Feng Weng, Yu-Hao Chen, Sheng-Hsiang Chiu, Chih-Wei Lin, Ching-Hua Hsieh
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Publication number: 20240096740Abstract: Provided is a package structure including a first redistribution layer (RDL) structure, a die, a circuit substrate, and a first thermoelectric cooler. The RDL) structure has a first side and a second side opposite to each other. The die is disposed on the first side of the first RDL structure. The circuit substrate is bonded to the second side of the first RDL structure through a plurality of first conductive connectors. The first thermoelectric cooler is between the first RDL structure and the circuit substrate, wherein the first thermoelectric cooler includes at least a N-type doped region and at least a P-type doped region.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Chao-Wei Chiu, Chao-Wei Li, Hsiu-Jen Lin, Ching-Hua Hsieh
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Publication number: 20240095868Abstract: A watermark embedding method includes the following steps. The input video signal is received by a processing circuit. Grayscale information of a watermark signal is generated by the processing circuit according to a time series data and a predetermined plane. During a dark sate and a bright state in each of a plurality of consecutive periods, phases of the time series data are opposite and integral values of the grayscales of the predetermined plane are the same. The processing circuit embeds the watermark signal into the input video signal to generate an output video signal with the watermark information. The display panel displays an image according to the output video signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2022Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Yang-En WU, Wen-Rei GUO, Wei-Ming CHENG, Chao-Wei LI