Patents by Inventor Chen-Hua Lin

Chen-Hua Lin 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: 20230369139
    Abstract: A method of testing a semiconductor package includes: forming a charge measurement unit over a carrier substrate; forming a first dielectric layer over the charge measurement unit; forming a first metallization layer over the dielectric layer, wherein the forming of the first metallization layer induces first charges to accumulate on the charge measurement unit; performing a first test against the charge measurement unit to determine whether breakdown occurs in the charge measurement unit; and in response to determining that no breakdown occurs in the charge measurement unit, forming a second dielectric layer over the first metallization layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2023
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Inventors: CHI-HUI LAI, YANG-CHE CHEN, CHEN-HUA LIN, VICTOR CHIANG LIANG, CHWEN-MING LIU
  • Patent number: 11804433
    Abstract: A semiconductor package structure and method of manufacturing a semiconductor package structure are provided. The semiconductor package structure includes a connection layer formed on a metal base layer, at least one die unit formed on the connection layer, a metal pillar connecting the metal base layer and surrounding the die unit, and an interconnect structure overlaid onto the die unit and the metal pillar. Each die unit comprises at least one die attached onto the connection layer and surrounded by a molding structure. The interconnect structure includes a first interconnect layer overlaid onto the die unit and the metal pillar and a second interconnect layer formed on the first interconnect layer. The first and second interconnect layers comprise first and second metal layers being parallel with the top surface of the die unit. A projection of the metal layers overlaps an upper surface of the die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.
    Inventors: Yang-Che Chen, Chen-Hua Lin, Victor Chiang Liang, Huang-Wen Tseng, Chwen-Ming Liu
  • Patent number: 11776919
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a multilayer substrate, a device die, an insulating encapsulant, and a shielding structure. The multilayer substrate has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The multilayer substrate includes through holes, and each of the through holes extends from the first surface to the second surface. The device die is disposed on the first surface of the multilayer substrate. The insulating encapsulant is disposed on the first surface of the multilayered substrate and encapsulating the device die. The shielding structure is disposed over the first surface of the multilayer substrate. The shielding structure includes a cover body and conductive pillars. The cover body covers the device die and the insulating encapsulant. The conductive pillars are connected to the cover body and fitted into the through holes of the multilayer substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yang-Che Chen, Victor Chiang Liang, Chen-Hua Lin, Chwen-Ming Liu, Huang-Wen Tseng
  • Patent number: 11769698
    Abstract: A method of testing a semiconductor package is provided. The method includes forming a first metallization layer, wherein the first metallization layer includes a first conductive pad electrically connected to a charge measurement unit and a charge receiving unit; performing a first test against the charge measurement unit through the first conductive pad to determine whether breakdown occurs in the charge measurement unit; and in response to determining that no breakdown occurs in the charge measurement unit, forming a second dielectric layer over the first metallization layer, wherein a portion of the first conductive pad is exposed from the second dielectric layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.
    Inventors: Chi-Hui Lai, Yang-Che Chen, Chen-Hua Lin, Victor Chiang Liang, Chwen-Ming Liu
  • Patent number: 11721597
    Abstract: A semiconductor device and a method for detecting a defect in a semiconductor device are provided. The semiconductor device includes a packaging structure. The packaging structure includes a redistribution layer and a detecting component disposed in the redistribution layer. The semiconductor device further includes a cooling plate over the packaging structure and a fixing component penetrating through the packaging structure and the cooling plate. The packaging structure and the cooling plate are fixed by the fixing component. The detecting component is in a chain configuration having a ring shaped structure circling around the fixing component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.
    Inventors: Yang-Che Chen, Chen-Hua Lin, Victor Chiang Liang, Huang-Wen Tseng, Chwen-Ming Liu
  • Patent number: 11626343
    Abstract: A method includes forming a solder layer on a surface of one or more chips. A lid is positioned over the solder layer on each of the one or more chips. Heat and pressure are applied to melt the solder layer and attach each lid to a corresponding solder layer. The solder layer has a thermal conductivity of ?50 W/mK.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yang-Che Chen, Chen-Hua Lin, Huang-Wen Tseng, Victor Chiang Liang, Chwen-Ming Liu
  • Publication number: 20230064152
    Abstract: A semiconductor device and a method for detecting a defect in a semiconductor device are provided. The semiconductor device includes a packaging structure. The packaging structure includes a redistribution layer and a detecting component disposed in the redistribution layer. The semiconductor device further includes a cooling plate over the packaging structure and a fixing component penetrating through the packaging structure and the cooling plate. The packaging structure and the cooling plate are fixed by the fixing component. The detecting component is in a chain configuration having a ring shaped structure circling around the fixing component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Inventors: YANG-CHE CHEN, CHEN-HUA LIN, VICTOR CHIANG LIANG, HUANG-WEN TSENG, CHWEN-MING LIU
  • Publication number: 20230019013
    Abstract: A method of testing a semiconductor package is provided. The method includes forming a first metallization layer, wherein the first metallization layer includes a first conductive pad electrically connected to a charge measurement unit and a charge receiving unit; performing a first test against the charge measurement unit through the first conductive pad to determine whether breakdown occurs in the charge measurement unit; and in response to determining that no breakdown occurs in the charge measurement unit, forming a second dielectric layer over the first metallization layer, wherein a portion of the first conductive pad is exposed from the second dielectric layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2021
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventors: CHI-HUI LAI, YANG-CHE CHEN, CHEN-HUA LIN, VICTOR CHIANG LIANG, CHWEN-MING LIU
  • Publication number: 20220406705
    Abstract: A semiconductor package structure and method of manufacturing a semiconductor package structure are provided. The semiconductor package structure includes a connection layer formed on a metal base layer, at least one die unit formed on the connection layer, a metal pillar connecting the metal base layer and surrounding the die unit, and an interconnect structure overlaid onto the die unit and the metal pillar. Each die unit comprises at least one die attached onto the connection layer and surrounded by a molding structure. The interconnect structure includes a first interconnect layer overlaid onto the die unit and the metal pillar and a second interconnect layer formed on the first interconnect layer. The first and second interconnect layers comprise first and second metal layers being parallel with the top surface of the die unit. A projection of the metal layers overlaps an upper surface of the die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2021
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Inventors: YANG-CHE CHEN, CHEN-HUA LIN, VICTOR CHIANG LIANG, HUANG-WEN TSENG, CHWEN-MING LIU
  • Publication number: 20220384281
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a semiconductor chip disposed over a first main surface of a first substrate, a package lid disposed over the semiconductor chip, and spacers extending from the package lid through corresponding holes in the first substrate. The spacers enter the holes at a first main surface of the first substrate and extend beyond an opposing second main surface of the first substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2022
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventors: Yang-Che CHEN, Chen-Hua LIN, Huang-Wen TSENG, Victor Chiang LIANG, Chwen-Ming LIU
  • Publication number: 20220375881
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a multilayer substrate, a device die, an insulating encapsulant, and a shielding structure. The multilayer substrate has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The multilayer substrate includes through holes, and each of the through holes extends from the first surface to the second surface. The device die is disposed on the first surface of the multilayer substrate. The insulating encapsulant is disposed on the first surface of the multilayered substrate and encapsulating the device die. The shielding structure is disposed over the first surface of the multilayer substrate. The shielding structure includes a cover body and conductive pillars. The cover body covers the device die and the insulating encapsulant. The conductive pillars are connected to the cover body and fitted into the through holes of the multilayer substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yang-Che Chen, Victor Chiang Liang, Chen-Hua Lin, Chwen-Ming Liu, Huang-Wen Tseng
  • Publication number: 20220376034
    Abstract: A semiconductor package structure includes a magnetic core, a molding surrounding the magnetic core, a first RDL under the magnetic core, a second RDL over the magnetic core, and a plurality of through vi as in the molding. The magnetic core has a first core surface and a second core surface opposite to the first core surface, The molding has a first molding surface and a second molding surface opposite to the first molding surface. The first molding surface is substantially aligned with the first core surface, and the second molding surface is substantially aligned with the second core surface. The first RDL includes a plurality of first conductive lines. The second RDL includes a plurality of second conductive lines. The through vias are coupled to the first conductive lines and the second conductive lines to form a coil surrounding the magnetic core.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2021
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: YANG-CHE CHEN, CHEN-HUA LIN, VICTOR CHIANG LIANG, HUANG-WEN TSENG, CHWEN-MING LIU
  • Publication number: 20220367318
    Abstract: A method includes forming a solder layer on a surface of one or more chips. A lid is positioned over the solder layer on each of the one or more chips. Heat and pressure are applied to melt the solder layer and attach each lid to a corresponding solder layer. The solder layer has a thermal conductivity of ?50 W/mK.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Yang-Che CHEN, Chen-Hua LIN, Huang-Wen TSENG, Victor Chiang LIANG, Chwen-Ming LIU
  • Patent number: 11482461
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a semiconductor chip disposed over a first main surface of a first substrate, a package lid disposed over the semiconductor chip, and spacers extending from the package lid through corresponding holes in the first substrate. The spacers enter the holes at a first main surface of the first substrate and extend beyond an opposing second main surface of the first substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yang-Che Chen, Chen-Hua Lin, Huang-Wen Tseng, Victor Chiang Liang, Chwen-Ming Liu
  • Patent number: 11450626
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a multilayer substrate, a device die, an insulating encapsulant, and a shielding structure. The multilayer substrate has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The multilayer substrate includes through holes, and each of the through holes extends from the first surface to the second surface. The device die is disposed on the first surface of the multilayer substrate. The insulating encapsulant is disposed on the first surface of the multilayered substrate and encapsulating the device die. The shielding structure is disposed over the first surface of the multilayer substrate. The shielding structure includes a cover body and conductive pillars. The cover body covers the device die and the insulating encapsulant. The conductive pillars are connected to the cover body and fitted into the through holes of the multilayer substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yang-Che Chen, Victor Chiang Liang, Chen-Hua Lin, Chwen-Ming Liu, Huang-Wen Tseng
  • Publication number: 20220271024
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor structure forming a redistribution layer (RDL); forming a conductive pad over the RDL; performing a first electrical test through the conductive pad; bonding a first die over the RDL by a connector; disposing a first underfill material to surround the connector; performing a second electrical test through the conductive pad; disposing a second die over the first die and the conductive pad; and disposing a second underfill material to surround the second die, wherein the conductive pad is at least partially in contact with the second underfill material, and is protruded from the RDL during the first electrical test and the second electrical test.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventors: HSIANG-TAI LU, SHUO-MAO CHEN, MILL-JER WANG, FENG-CHENG HSU, CHAO-HSIANG YANG, SHIN-PUU JENG, CHENG-YI HONG, CHIH-HSIEN LIN, DAI-JANG CHEN, CHEN-HUA LIN
  • Publication number: 20220231116
    Abstract: An inductive device includes an insulating layer, a lower magnetic layer, and an upper magnetic layer that are formed such that the insulating layer does not separate the lower magnetic layer and the upper magnetic layer at the outer edges or wings of the inductive device. The lower magnetic layer and the upper magnetic layer form a continuous magnetic layer around the insulating layer and the conductors of the inductive device. Magnetic leakage paths are provided by forming openings through the upper magnetic layer. The openings may be formed through the upper magnetic layer by semiconductor processes that have relatively higher precision and accuracy compared to semiconductor processes for forming the insulating layer such as spin coating. This reduces magnetic leakage path variation within the inductive device and from inductive device to inductive device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2022
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Inventors: Wei-Yu CHOU, Yang-Che CHEN, Chen-Hua LIN, Victor Chiang LIANG, Huang-Wen TSENG, Chwen-Ming LIU
  • Publication number: 20220194783
    Abstract: A micro electro mechanical system (MEMS) includes a circuit substrate, a first MEMS structure disposed over the circuit substrate, and a second MEMS structure disposed over the first MEMS structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2022
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Inventors: Yang-Che CHEN, Victor Chiang LIANG, Chen-Hua LIN, Chwen-Ming LIU, Huang-Wen TSENG, Yi-Chuan TENG
  • Patent number: 11335672
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor structure forming a redistribution layer (RDL); forming a conductive pad over the RDL; performing a first electrical test through the conductive pad; bonding a first die over the RDL by a connector; disposing a first underfill material to surround the connector; performing a second electrical test through the conductive pad; disposing a second die over the first die and the conductive pad; and disposing a second underfill material to surround the second die, wherein the conductive pad is at least partially in contact with the second underfill material, and is protruded from the RDL during the first electrical test and the second electrical test.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.
    Inventors: Hsiang-Tai Lu, Shuo-Mao Chen, Mill-Jer Wang, Feng-Cheng Hsu, Chao-Hsiang Yang, Shin-Puu Jeng, Cheng-Yi Hong, Chih-Hsien Lin, Dai-Jang Chen, Chen-Hua Lin
  • Patent number: 11322576
    Abstract: An inductive device includes an insulating layer, a lower magnetic layer, and an upper magnetic layer that are formed such that the insulating layer does not separate the lower magnetic layer and the upper magnetic layer at the outer edges or wings of the inductive device. The lower magnetic layer and the upper magnetic layer form a continuous magnetic layer around the insulating layer and the conductors of the inductive device. Magnetic leakage paths are provided by forming openings through the upper magnetic layer. The openings may be formed through the upper magnetic layer by semiconductor processes that have relatively higher precision and accuracy compared to semiconductor processes for forming the insulating layer such as spin coating. This reduces magnetic leakage path variation within the inductive device and from inductive device to inductive device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited
    Inventors: Wei-Yu Chou, Yang-Che Chen, Chen-Hua Lin, Victor Chiang Liang, Huang-Wen Tseng, Chwen-Ming Liu