Patents by Inventor Chee Hiong Chew
Chee Hiong Chew 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: 20240186285Abstract: A method includes placing a coupling mechanism material layer on a backside of a wafer having power devices fabricated on a frontside thereof, and placing conductive spacer blocks on the coupling mechanism material layer on a backside of the selected wafer. The method further includes activating the coupling mechanism material to bond the conductive spacer blocks to the backside of the selected wafer, and singulating the wafer to separate the vertical device stacks, each of the singulated vertical device stacks including a device die bonded to, or fused with, a conductive spacer block.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2024Publication date: June 6, 2024Applicant: SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENTS INDUSTRIES, LLCInventors: Yusheng LIN, Francis J. CARNEY, Chee Hiong CHEW, Shunsuke YASUDA
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Publication number: 20240162197Abstract: In a general aspect, a power module package includes a substrate that has a ceramic layer with a first primary surface and a second primary surface opposite the first primary surface. The substrate also includes a patterned metal layer disposed on the first primary surface. The package also includes a first plurality of semiconductor die disposed on a first portion of the patterned metal layer. The first plurality of semiconductor die are linearly arranged along a first axis. The package further includes a second plurality of semiconductor die disposed on a second portion of the patterned metal layer. The second plurality of semiconductor die are linearly arranged along a second axis parallel to the first axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2023Publication date: May 16, 2024Applicant: SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENTS INDUSTRIES, LLCInventors: Atapol PRAJUCKAMOL, Chee Hiong CHEW
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Publication number: 20240128240Abstract: Implementations of semiconductor packages may include: a first substrate having two or more die coupled to a first side, a clip coupled to each of the two or more die on the first substrate and a second substrate having two or more die coupled to a first side of the second substrate. A clip may be coupled to each of the two or more die on the second substrate. The package may include two or more spacers coupled to the first side of the first substrate and a lead frame between the first substrate and the second substrate and a molding compound. A second side of each of the first substrate and the second substrate may be exposed through the molding compound. A perimeter of the first substrate and a perimeter of the second substrate may not fully overlap when coupled through the two or more spacers.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Applicant: SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENTS INDUSTRIES, LLCInventors: Chee Hiong CHEW, Atapol PRAJUCKAMOL, Stephen ST. GERMAIN, Yusheng LIN
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Patent number: 11955412Abstract: Implementations of semiconductor packages may include a first substrate having two or more die coupled to a first side, a clip coupled to each of the two or more die on the first substrate and a second substrate having two or more die coupled to a first side of the second substrate. A clip may be coupled to each of the two or more die on the second substrate. The package may include a lead frame between the first substrate and the second substrate and a molding compound. A second side of each of the first substrate and the second substrate may be exposed through the molding compound. A perimeter of the first substrate and a perimeter of the second substrate may not fully overlap when coupled through the lead frame.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2022Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENTS INDUSTRIES, LLCInventors: Chee Hiong Chew, Atapol Prajuckamol, Stephen St. Germain, Yusheng Lin
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Patent number: 11948870Abstract: Implementations of semiconductor packages may include a first substrate having two or more die coupled to a first side, a clip coupled to each of the two or more die on the first substrate and a second substrate having two or more die coupled to a first side of the second substrate. A clip may be coupled to each of the two or more die on the second substrate. The package may include a lead frame between the first substrate and the second substrate and a molding compound. A second side of each of the first substrate and the second substrate may be exposed through the molding compound. A perimeter of the first substrate and a perimeter of the second substrate may not fully overlap when coupled through the lead frame.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2022Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENTS INDUSTRIES, LLCInventors: Chee Hiong Chew, Atapol Prajuckamol, Stephen St. Germain, Yusheng Lin
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Publication number: 20240072009Abstract: Implementations of semiconductor packages may include one or more die coupled over a substrate, an electrically conductive spacer coupled over the substrate, and a clip coupled over and to the one or more die and the electrically conductive spacer. The clip may electrically couple the one or more die and the electrically conductive spacer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Applicant: SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENTS INDUSTRIES, LLCInventors: Chee Hiong CHEW, Erik Nino TOLENTINO, Vemmond Jeng Hung NG, Shutesh KRISHNAN
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Patent number: 11908840Abstract: Implementations of semiconductor packages may include: a first substrate having two or more die coupled to a first side, a clip coupled to each of the two or more die on the first substrate and a second substrate having two or more die coupled to a first side of the second substrate. A clip may be coupled to each of the two or more die on the second substrate. The package may include two or more spacers coupled to the first side of the first substrate and a lead frame between the first substrate and the second substrate and a molding compound. A second side of each of the first substrate and the second substrate may be exposed through the molding compound. A perimeter of the first substrate and a perimeter of the second substrate may not fully overlap when coupled through the two or more spacers.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2022Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENTS INDUSTRIES, LLCInventors: Chee Hiong Chew, Atapol Prajuckamol, Stephen St. Germain, Yusheng Lin
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Patent number: 11908699Abstract: Implementations of a method of forming a semiconductor package may include forming a plurality of notches into the first side of a semiconductor substrate; forming an organic material over the first side of the semiconductor substrate and into the plurality of notches; forming a cavity into each of a plurality of semiconductor die included in the semiconductor substrate; applying a backmetal into the cavity in each of the plurality of semiconductor die included in the semiconductor substrate; and singulating the semiconductor substrate through the organic material into a plurality of semiconductor packages.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2022Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENTS INDUSTRIES, LLCInventors: Michael J. Seddon, Francis J. Carney, Chee Hiong Chew, Soon Wei Wang, Eiji Kurose
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Patent number: 11901184Abstract: Various implementations of a method of forming a semiconductor package may include forming a plurality of notches into the first side of a semiconductor substrate; forming an organic material over the first side of the semiconductor substrate and the plurality of notches; thinning a second side of the semiconductor substrate opposite the first side one of to or into the plurality of notches; stress relief etching the second side of the semiconductor substrate; applying a backmetal over the second side of the semiconductor substrate; removing one or more portions of the backmetal through jet ablating the second side of the semiconductor substrate; and singulating the semiconductor substrate through the permanent coating material into a plurality of semiconductor packages.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2022Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENTS INDUSTRIES, LLCInventors: Michael J. Seddon, Francis J. Carney, Chee Hiong Chew, Soon Wei Wang, Eiji Kurose
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Patent number: 11894347Abstract: Implementations of semiconductor packages may include: a first substrate having two or more die coupled to a first side, a clip coupled to each of the two or more die on the first substrate and a second substrate having two or more die coupled to a first side of the second substrate. A clip may be coupled to each of the two or more die on the second substrate. The package may include two or more spacers coupled to the first side of the first substrate and a lead frame between the first substrate and the second substrate and a molding compound. A second side of each of the first substrate and the second substrate may be exposed through the molding compound. A perimeter of the first substrate and a perimeter of the second substrate may not fully overlap when coupled through the two or more spacers.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2022Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENTS INDUSTRIES, LLCInventors: Chee Hiong Chew, Atapol Prajuckamol, Stephen St. Germain, Yusheng Lin
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Patent number: 11894234Abstract: Implementations of a semiconductor device may include a semiconductor die including a first largest planar surface, a second largest planar surface and a thickness between the first largest planar surface and the second largest planar surface; and one of a permanent die support structure, a temporary die support structure, or any combination thereof coupled to one of the first largest planar surface, the second largest planar surface, the thickness, or any combination thereof where the semiconductor die may be coupled with one of a substrate, a leadframe, an interposer, a package, a bonding surface, or a mounting surface. The thickness may be between 0.1 microns and 125 microns.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2022Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENTS INDUSTRIES, LLCInventors: Francis J. Carney, Chee Hiong Chew, Soon Wei Wang, Eiji Kurose
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Publication number: 20240038632Abstract: A method includes disposing at least one power device between a first direct bonded metal (DBM) substrate and a second DMB substrate and thermally coupling a plurality of pipes to a top side of the first DBM substrate opposite a side of the first DBM substrate with the at least one power device. The plurality of pipes is configured to carry cooling fluids in thermal contact with the first DBM substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2022Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicant: SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENTS INDUSTRIES, LLCInventors: Atapol PRAJUCKAMOL, Chee Hiong CHEW, Yushuang YAO
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Publication number: 20240030208Abstract: A package includes a dielectric fill material layer embedding a first semiconductor die, a connector clip, and a second semiconductor die. The connector clip has a segment disposed above the dielectric fill material layer embedding the first semiconductor die. This segment of the connector clip is aligned along a same direction as a top surface of the first semiconductor die. The second semiconductor die is disposed on the segment of the connector clip disposed above the dielectric fill material layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2022Publication date: January 25, 2024Applicant: SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENTS INDUSTRIES, LLCInventors: Shutesh KRISHNAN, Chee Hiong CHEW
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Publication number: 20240030108Abstract: In a general aspect, an electronic device assembly includes a circuit including at least one semiconductor die, and a molded body encapsulating the circuit. The molded body has a primary surface arranged in a plane and a side surface that is non-parallel with the plane. The assembly also includes a slot defined in the primary surface of the molded body, and a signal lead extending out of the side surface of the molded body. The signal lead is electrically coupled with the circuit and has a plurality of bends that include a bend of that is at least partially disposed in the slot.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2023Publication date: January 25, 2024Applicant: SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENTS INDUSTRIES, LLCInventors: Jerome TEYSSEYRE, Oseob JEON, Chee Hiong CHEW, Seungwon IM
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Patent number: 11830856Abstract: Implementations of semiconductor packages may include one or more die coupled over a substrate, an electrically conductive spacer coupled over the substrate, and a clip coupled over and to the one or more die and the electrically conductive spacer. The clip may electrically couple the one or more die and the electrically conductive spacer.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2020Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENTS INDUSTRIES, LLCInventors: Chee Hiong Chew, Erik Nino Tolentino, Vemmond Jeng Hung Ng, Shutesh Krishnan
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Publication number: 20230369277Abstract: Implementations of a semiconductor package may include a pin coupled to a substrate. The pin may include a titanium sublayer, a nickel sublayer, and one of a silver and tin intermetallic layer or a copper and tin intermetallic layer, the one of the silver and tin intermetallic layer or the copper and tin intermetallic layer having a melting temperature greater than 260 degrees Celsius. The one of the silver and tin intermetallic layer or the copper and tin intermetallic layer may be formed by reflowing a tin layer and one of a silver layer or copper layer with a silver layer of the substrate where the substrate may be directly coupled to the one of the silver and tin intermetallic layer or the copper and tin intermetallic layer. The substrate may include a copper layer that was directly coupled with the silver layer before the reflow.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2023Publication date: November 16, 2023Applicant: SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENTS INDUSTRIES, LLCInventors: Michael J. SEDDON, Chee Hiong CHEW
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Patent number: 11804421Abstract: A semiconductor package assembly having a connecting clip disposed on both a first material stack and a second material stack having different thicknesses and disposed on a conducting substrate. This connecting clip has a first portion disposed on to the first material stack and second portion disposed on the second material stack, such that the surfaces of the first portion and second portion opposite the conducting substrate are at the same perpendicular distance from the conducting substrate. For example, in some implementations, when the thickness of the second material stack is smaller than the thickness of the first material stack, the second portion of the connecting clip may include a vertical support disposed on the second material stack to equalize the heights of the surfaces of the first portion and second portion of the connecting clip.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2020Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENTS INDUSTRIES, LLCInventors: Atapol Prajuckamol, Chee Hiong Chew, Yushuang Yao
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Patent number: 11791288Abstract: Implementations of methods of forming a plurality of reinforced die may include forming a plurality of die on a substrate and patterning a metal gang frame to form a plurality of metal plates. The plurality of metal plates may correspond to the plurality of die. The method may include coupling the metal gang frame over the plurality of die and singulating the plurality of die. Each die of the plurality of die may include the corresponding metal plate from the plurality of metal plates coupled over the plurality of die.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2022Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENTS INDUSTRIES, LLCInventors: Chee Hiong Chew, Erik Nino Tolentino, Yusheng Lin, Swee Har Khor
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Publication number: 20230326901Abstract: According to an aspect, a power electronic module includes a substrate, a semiconductor die coupled to the substrate, and a clip member configured to secure the semiconductor die to the substrate, where the clip member includes a base portion having a surface coupled to the semiconductor die, an extender portion that extends from the base portion, where the extender portion includes a contact portion coupled to the substrate, and at least one protrusion that extends from the base portion or the extender portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2022Publication date: October 12, 2023Applicant: SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENTS INDUSTRIES, LLCInventors: Atapol Prajuckamol, Chee Hiong Chew, Vemmond Jeng Hung Ng
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Publication number: 20230317579Abstract: A semiconductor guide pin is disclosed. Specific implementations may include a heatsink, one or more substrates coupled together, one or more pressfit pins coupled to the one or more substrates, and two or more guide pins coupled to the one or more substrates, where the two or more guide pins may have a height greater than the one or more pressfit pins.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2023Publication date: October 5, 2023Applicant: SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENTS INDUSTRIES, LLCInventors: Chee Hiong CHEW, Yushuang YAO, Atapol PRAJUCKAMOL, Chuncao NIU