Patents by Inventor Chee Voon Tan
Chee Voon Tan 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: 20240006260Abstract: A package is disclosed. In one example, the package includes an electronic component and an encapsulant encapsulating at least part of the electronic component. A first electrically conductive structure is arranged on one side of the electronic component, a second electrically conductive structure arranged on an opposing other side of the electronic component and being electrically coupled with the electronic component, and at least one sidewall recess at the encapsulant. The first electrically conductive structure and the second electrically conductive structure are configured to be at different electric potentials during operation of the package. The first electrically conductive structure and the second electrically conductive structure are exposed at opposing main surfaces of the encapsulant.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2023Publication date: January 4, 2024Applicant: Infineon Technologies AGInventors: Chee Hong LEE, Soon Lock GOH, Chai Chee LEE, Swee Kah LEE, Luay Kuan ONG, Chee Voon TAN
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Publication number: 20230282553Abstract: A power module for PCB embedding includes: a leadframe; a power semiconductor die with a first load terminal and control terminal at a first side of the die and a second load terminal at the opposite side, the second load terminal soldered to the leadframe; a first metal clip soldered to the first load terminal and forming a first terminal of the power module at a first side of the power module; and a second metal clip soldered to the control terminal and forming a second terminal of the power module at the first side of the power module. The leadframe forms a third terminal of the power module at the first side of the power module, or a third metal clip is soldered to the leadframe and forms the third terminal. The power module terminals are coplanar within +/?30 ?m at the first side of the power module.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2023Publication date: September 7, 2023Inventors: Thomas Stoek, Frank Daeche, Chee Voon Tan
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Publication number: 20230230903Abstract: A semiconductor chip is provided. The semiconductor chip may include a front side including a control chip contact and a first controlled chip contact, a back side including a second controlled chip contact, a backside metallization formed over the back side in contact with the second controlled chip contact, and a stop region extending at least partially along an outer edge of the back side between a contact portion of the backside metallization and the outer edge of the back side. The contact portion is configured to be attached to an electrically conductive structure by a die attach material, a surface of the stop region is recessed with respect to a surface of the contact portion, and/or the surface of the stop region has a lower wettability with respect to the die attach material than the contact portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2022Publication date: July 20, 2023Applicant: Infineon Technologies AGInventors: Hooi Boon TEOH, Hao ZHUANG, Oliver BLANK, Paul Armand CALO, Markus DINKEL, Josef Höglauer, Daniel Hölzl, Wee Aun JASON LIM, Gerhard Thomas Nöbauer, Ralf OTREMBA, Martin Pölzl, Ying Pok SAM, Xaver Schlögel, Chee Voon TAN
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Patent number: 11699640Abstract: A power module for PCB embedding includes: a leadframe; a power semiconductor die with a first load terminal and control terminal at a first side of the die and a second load terminal at the opposite side, the second load terminal soldered to the leadframe; a first metal clip soldered to the first load terminal and forming a first terminal of the power module at a first side of the power module; and a second metal clip soldered to the control terminal and forming a second terminal of the power module at the first side of the power module. The leadframe forms a third terminal of the power module at the first side of the power module, or a third metal clip is soldered to the leadframe and forms the third terminal. The power module terminals are coplanar within +/?30 ?m at the first side of the power module.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2021Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: Infineon Technologies AGInventors: Thomas Stoek, Frank Daeche, Chee Voon Tan
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Patent number: 11587800Abstract: A method includes providing a carrier, mounting a plurality of semiconductor dies on the carrier, forming a region of electrically insulating encapsulant material on the carrier that covers each of the semiconductor dies, removing sections of the encapsulant material to form gaps in the region of electrically insulating encapsulant material between each of the semiconductor dies, forming electrically conductive material within the gaps, and singulating the region of electrically insulating encapsulant material along each of the gaps to form a plurality of discrete encapsulant bodies. Each of the packaged semiconductor devices comprises a sidewall-facing terminal that is disposed on a sidewall of the encapsulant body. For each of the packaged semiconductor devices the sidewall-facing terminal is electrically connected to the semiconductor die of the respective packaged semiconductor device.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2020Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: Infineon Technologies AGInventors: Chau Fatt Chiang, Khay Chwan Andrew Saw, Chee Voon Tan
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Publication number: 20230049564Abstract: A method includes providing a carrier, mounting a plurality of semiconductor dies on the carrier, forming a region of electrically insulating encapsulant material on the carrier that covers each of the semiconductor dies, removing sections of the encapsulant material to form gaps in the region of electrically insulating encapsulant material between each of the semiconductor dies, forming electrically conductive material within the gaps, and singulating the region of electrically insulating encapsulant material along each of the gaps to form a plurality of discrete encapsulant bodies. Each of the packaged semiconductor devices comprises a sidewall-facing terminal that is disposed on a sidewall of the encapsulant body. For each of the packaged semiconductor devices each of the sidewall-facing terminals is electrically connected to the semiconductor die of the respective packaged semiconductor device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2022Publication date: February 16, 2023Inventors: Chau Fatt Chiang, Khay Chwan Andrew Saw, Chee Voon Tan
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Publication number: 20230051100Abstract: A molded semiconductor package includes a lead frame having one or more first leads monolithically formed with a die pad and extending outward from the pad in a first direction. A semiconductor die is attached to the die pad at a first side of the die. A metal clip of a clip frame is attached to a power terminal at a second side of the die. One or more second leads monolithically formed with the metal clip extend outward from the clip in a second direction different than the first direction. A mold compound embeds the die. The first lead(s) and the second lead(s) are exposed at different sides of the mold compound and do not vertically overlap with one another. Within the mold compound, the clip transitions from a first level above the power terminal to a second level in a same plane as the leads.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2022Publication date: February 16, 2023Inventors: Bun Kian Tay, Mei Yih Goh, Martin Gruber, Josef Hoeglauer, Michael Juerss, Josef Maerz, Thorsten Meyer, Thorsten Scharf, Chee Voon Tan
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Publication number: 20220406692Abstract: A power module for PCB embedding includes: a leadframe; a power semiconductor die with a first load terminal and control terminal at a first side of the die and a second load terminal at the opposite side, the second load terminal soldered to the leadframe; a first metal clip soldered to the first load terminal and forming a first terminal of the power module at a first side of the power module; and a second metal clip soldered to the control terminal and forming a second terminal of the power module at the first side of the power module. The leadframe forms a third terminal of the power module at the first side of the power module, or a third metal clip is soldered to the leadframe and forms the third terminal. The power module terminals are coplanar within +/?30 ?m at the first side of the power module.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2021Publication date: December 22, 2022Inventors: Thomas Stoek, Frank Daeche, Chee Voon Tan
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Patent number: 11515244Abstract: A molded semiconductor package includes a lead frame having one or more first leads monolithically formed with a die pad and extending outward from the pad in a first direction. A semiconductor die is attached to the die pad at a first side of the die. A metal clip of a clip frame is attached to a power terminal at a second side of the die. One or more second leads monolithically formed with the metal clip extend outward from the clip in a second direction different than the first direction. A mold compound embeds the die. The first lead(s) and the second lead(s) are exposed at different sides of the mold compound and do not vertically overlap with one another. Within the mold compound, the clip transitions from a first level above the power terminal to a second level in a same plane as the leads.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2020Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: Infineon Technologies AGInventors: Bun Kian Tay, Mei Yih Goh, Martin Gruber, Josef Hoeglauer, Michael Juerss, Josef Maerz, Thorsten Meyer, Thorsten Scharf, Chee Voon Tan
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Patent number: 11302613Abstract: A method of producing a molded semiconductor package includes: attaching a first load terminal at a first side of a semiconductor die to a leadframe, the semiconductor die having a second load terminal at a second side opposite the first side and a control terminal at the first side or the second side; encapsulating the semiconductor die in a laser-activatable mold compound so that the leadframe is at least partly exposed from the laser-activatable mold compound at a first side of the molded semiconductor package, and the second load terminal is at least partly exposed from the laser-activatable mold compound at a second side of the molded semiconductor package opposite the first side; and laser activating a first region of the laser-activatable mold compound to form a first laser-activated region that is electrically conductive.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2020Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: Infineon Technologies AGInventors: Chau Fatt Chiang, Swee Kah Lee, Josef Maerz, Thomas Stoek, Chee Voon Tan
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Patent number: 11211356Abstract: A power semiconductor package includes a power semiconductor chip, an electrical connector arranged at a first side of the power semiconductor chip and having a first surface that is coupled to a power electrode of the power semiconductor chip, an encapsulation body at least partially encapsulating the power semiconductor chip and the electrical connector, and an electrical insulation layer arranged at a second surface of the electrical connector opposite the first surface, wherein parts of the encapsulation body and the electrical insulation layer form a coplanar surface of the power semiconductor package.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2020Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: Infineon Technologies AGInventors: Wee Aun Jason Lim, Paul Armand Asentista Calo, Ting Soon Chin, Chooi Mei Chong, Sanjay Kumar Murugan, Ying Pok Sam, Chee Voon Tan
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Publication number: 20210366732Abstract: A method includes providing a carrier, mounting a plurality of semiconductor dies on the carrier, forming a region of electrically insulating encapsulant material on the carrier that covers each of the semiconductor dies, removing sections of the encapsulant material to form gaps in the region of electrically insulating encapsulant material between each of the semiconductor dies, forming electrically conductive material within the gaps, and singulating the region of electrically insulating encapsulant material along each of the gaps to form a plurality of discrete encapsulant bodies. Each of the packaged semiconductor devices comprises a sidewall-facing terminal that is disposed on a sidewall of the encapsulant body. For each of the packaged semiconductor devices the sidewall-facing terminal is electrically connected to the semiconductor die of the respective packaged semiconductor device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2020Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Chau Fatt Chiang, Khay Chwan Andrew Saw, Chee Voon Tan
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Publication number: 20210313294Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a carrier having a recess, a semiconductor die arranged on the carrier such that a first side of the semiconductor die faces the carrier, and a contact clip arranged over a second side of the semiconductor die, opposite the first side. The contact clip includes a lowered part. The lowered part is arranged in the recess.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2021Publication date: October 7, 2021Inventors: Chau Fatt Chiang, Xavier Arokiasamy, Naveendran Chellamuthu, Chee Chiew Chong, Joo Ming Goa, Chee Hong Lee, Muhammat Sanusi Muhammad, Chee Voon Tan, Wee Boon Tay
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Publication number: 20210057375Abstract: A power semiconductor package includes a power semiconductor chip, an electrical connector arranged at a first side of the power semiconductor chip and having a first surface that is coupled to a power electrode of the power semiconductor chip, an encapsulation body at least partially encapsulating the power semiconductor chip and the electrical connector, and an electrical insulation layer arranged at a second surface of the electrical connector opposite the first surface, wherein parts of the encapsulation body and the electrical insulation layer form a coplanar surface of the power semiconductor package.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2020Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventors: Wee Aun Jason Lim, Paul Armand Asentista Calo, Ting Soon Chin, Chooi Mei Chong, Sanjay Kumar Murugan, Ying Pok Sam, Chee Voon Tan
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Publication number: 20210020550Abstract: A method of producing a molded semiconductor package includes: attaching a first load terminal at a first side of a semiconductor die to a leadframe, the semiconductor die having a second load terminal at a second side opposite the first side and a control terminal at the first side or the second side; encapsulating the semiconductor die in a laser-activatable mold compound so that the leadframe is at least partly exposed from the laser-activatable mold compound at a first side of the molded semiconductor package, and the second load terminal is at least partly exposed from the laser-activatable mold compound at a second side of the molded semiconductor package opposite the first side; and laser activating a first region of the laser-activatable mold compound to form a first laser-activated region that is electrically conductive.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2020Publication date: January 21, 2021Inventors: Chau Fatt Chiang, Swee Kah Lee, Josef Maerz, Thomas Stoek, Chee Voon Tan
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Publication number: 20210020547Abstract: A method of producing a molded semiconductor package includes: attaching a first load terminal at a first side of a semiconductor die to a leadframe, the semiconductor die having a second load terminal at a second side opposite the first side and a control terminal at the first side or the second side; encapsulating the semiconductor die in a laser-activatable mold compound so that the leadframe is at least partly exposed from the laser-activatable mold compound at a first side of the molded semiconductor package, and the second load terminal is at least partly exposed from the laser-activatable mold compound at a second side of the molded semiconductor package opposite the first side; and laser activating a first region of the laser-activatable mold compound to form a first laser-activated region which forms part of an electrical connection to the second load terminal.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2019Publication date: January 21, 2021Inventors: Chau Fatt Chiang, Swee Kah Lee, Josef Maerz, Thomas Stoek, Chee Voon Tan
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Patent number: 10886199Abstract: A method of producing a molded semiconductor package includes: attaching a first load terminal at a first side of a semiconductor die to a leadframe, the semiconductor die having a second load terminal at a second side opposite the first side and a control terminal at the first side or the second side; encapsulating the semiconductor die in a laser-activatable mold compound so that the leadframe is at least partly exposed from the laser-activatable mold compound at a first side of the molded semiconductor package, and the second load terminal is at least partly exposed from the laser-activatable mold compound at a second side of the molded semiconductor package opposite the first side; and laser activating a first region of the laser-activatable mold compound to form a first laser-activated region which forms part of an electrical connection to the second load terminal.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2019Date of Patent: January 5, 2021Assignee: Infineon Technologies AGInventors: Chau Fatt Chiang, Swee Kah Lee, Josef Maerz, Thomas Stoek, Chee Voon Tan
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Publication number: 20200273790Abstract: A molded semiconductor package includes a lead frame having one or more first leads monolithically formed with a die pad and extending outward from the pad in a first direction. A semiconductor die is attached to the die pad at a first side of the die. A metal clip of a clip frame is attached to a power terminal at a second side of the die. One or more second leads monolithically formed with the metal clip extend outward from the clip in a second direction different than the first direction. A mold compound embeds the die. The first lead(s) and the second lead(s) are exposed at different sides of the mold compound and do not vertically overlap with one another. Within the mold compound, the clip transitions from a first level above the power terminal to a second level in a same plane as the leads.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2020Publication date: August 27, 2020Inventors: Bun Kian Tay, Mei Yih Goh, Martin Gruber, Josef Hoeglauer, Michael Juerss, Josef Maerz, Thorsten Meyer, Thorsten Scharf, Chee Voon Tan
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Patent number: 10037934Abstract: A semiconductor chip package includes a semiconductor chip, an encapsulation body encapsulating the semiconductor chip, a chip pad, and electrical contact elements connected with the semiconductor chip and extending outwardly. The encapsulation body has six side faces and the electrical contact elements extend exclusively through two opposing side faces which have the smallest surface areas from all the side faces. The semiconductor chip is disposed on the chip pad, and a main face of the chip pad remote from the semiconductor chip is at least partially exposed to the outside.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2016Date of Patent: July 31, 2018Assignee: Infineon Technologies Austria AGInventors: Ralf Otremba, Chooi Mei Chong, Raynold Talavera Corocotchia, Teck Sim Lee, Sanjay Kumar Murugan, Klaus Schiess, Chee Voon Tan, Wee Boon Tay
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Patent number: 9478484Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a semiconductor device includes a lead frame having a die paddle and a lead. A chip is disposed over the die paddle of the lead frame. The semiconductor device further includes a clip, which is disposed over the chip. The clip couples a pad on the chip to the lead of the lead frame. The clip also includes a heat sink.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2012Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignee: Infineon Technologies Austria AGInventors: Ralf Otremba, Klaus Schiess, Chee Voon Tan