Patents by Inventor Chih-Wei Lin
Chih-Wei 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).
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Patent number: 12382611Abstract: A computing system includes a chassis, a water circulation network coupled to the chassis, a power distribution network coupled to the chassis, and one or more sleds removably coupled to the chassis. The water circulation network includes a cold water distribution network and a hot water collection network. Each sled of the one or more sleds includes a corresponding cold plate. Each sled is configured to slide along the chassis in two slide directions including a slide-close direction to reach a closed position and a slide-open direction to vacate the closed position. When in the closed position, each sled is configured to (a) bridge the hot water collection network and the cold water distribution network via the corresponding cold plate and (b) couple to the power distribution network.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2023Date of Patent: August 5, 2025Assignee: QUANTA COMPUTER INC.Inventors: Chao-Jung Chen, Chih-Wei Lin, Che-Hung Lin
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Patent number: 12362270Abstract: A package structure includes a first redistribution layer, a semiconductor die, and through vias. The first redistribution layer includes dielectric layers, first conductive patterns, and second conductive patterns. The dielectric layers are located in a core region and a peripheral region of the first redistribution layer. The first conductive patterns are embedded in the dielectric layers in the core region, wherein the first conductive patterns are arranged in the core region with a pattern density that gradually increases or decreases from a center of the core region to a boundary of the core region. The second conductive patterns are embedded in the dielectric layers in the peripheral region. The semiconductor die is disposed on the core region over the first conductive patterns. The through vias are disposed on the peripheral region and electrically connected to the second conductive patterns.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2022Date of Patent: July 15, 2025Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Kris Lipu Chuang, Tzu-Sung Huang, Chih-Wei Lin, Yu-fu Chen, Hsin-Yu Pan, Hao-Yi Tsai
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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: 20250219010Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a semiconductor wafer, a first surface mount component, a second surface mount component and a first barrier structure. The first surface mount component is disposed on the semiconductor wafer, and electrically connected to the semiconductor wafer through a plurality of first electrical connectors. The second surface mount component is disposed on the semiconductor wafer, and electrically connected to the semiconductor wafer through a plurality of second electrical connectors, wherein an edge of the second surface mount component is overhanging a periphery of the semiconductor wafer. The first barrier structure is disposed on the semiconductor wafer in between the second electrical connectors and the edge of the second surface mount component, wherein a first surface of the first barrier structure is facing the second electrical connectors, and a second surface of the first barrier structure is facing away from the second electrical connectors.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2025Publication date: July 3, 2025Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Mao-Yen Chang, Chih-Wei Lin, Hao-Yi Tsai, Kuo-Lung Pan, Chun-Cheng Lin, Tin-Hao Kuo, Yu-Chia Lai, Chih-Hsuan Tai
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Patent number: 12334424Abstract: A package structure includes a first redistribution circuit structure, a semiconductor die, a connecting film, and a second redistribution circuit structure. The first redistribution circuit structure includes a dielectric structure and a routing structure disposed therein, where the dielectric structure includes a trench exposing the routing structure. The semiconductor die is disposed on and electrically coupled to the first redistribution circuit structure. The connecting film is disposed in the trench and between the semiconductor die and the first redistribution circuit structure, and the semiconductor die is thermally coupled to the routing structure through the connecting film.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2022Date of Patent: June 17, 2025Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Kai-Ming Chiang, Wei-Jhan Tsai, Sheng-Feng Weng, Ching-Yao Lin, Ming-Yu Yen, Kai-Fung Chang, Chih-Wei Lin, Ching-Hua Hsieh
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Patent number: 12322640Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a semiconductor device, an encapsulating material encapsulating the semiconductor device, and a redistribution structure disposed over the encapsulating material and the semiconductor device. The semiconductor device includes conductive bumps and a dielectric film encapsulating the conductive bumps, where a material of the dielectric film comprises an epoxy resin and a filler. The conductive bumps are isolated from the encapsulating material by the dielectric film. The redistribution structure is electrically connected to the conductive bumps.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2023Date of Patent: June 3, 2025Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Sheng-Chieh Yang, Shing-Chao Chen, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chih-Wei Lin
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Publication number: 20250167060Abstract: Three-dimensional integrated circuit (3DIC) structures and methods of forming the same are provided. A 3DIC structure includes a semiconductor package, a first package substrate, a molded underfill layer and a thermal interface material. The semiconductor package is disposed over and electrically connected to the first package substrate through a plurality of first bumps. The semiconductor package includes at least one semiconductor die and an encapsulation layer aside the semiconductor die. The molded underfill layer surrounds the plurality of first bumps and a sidewall of the semiconductor package, and has a substantially planar top surface. The CTE of the molded underfill layer is different from the CTE of the encapsulation layer of the semiconductor package. The thermal interface material is disposed over the semiconductor package.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2025Publication date: May 22, 2025Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Chia-Min Lin, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chih-Wei Lin, Sheng-Hsiang Chiu, Sheng-Feng Weng, Yao-Tong Lai
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Publication number: 20250165591Abstract: A system configured to obtain current trace data associated with a substrate processing system and provide the trace data as input to a first predictive subsystem trained to detect anomalies using a first technique. Responsive to detecting an anomaly in the trace data, the system provides the trace data as input to a second predictive subsystem trained to detect anomalies using a second technique. Output data obtained from the first predictive subsystem and the second predictive subsystem is provided to a third predictive subsystem. Output data from the third predictive subsystem is obtained. The output data is reflective of a trace shape associated with the anomaly. Based on the trace shape, a type of issue that caused the anomaly in the trace data is identified.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2023Publication date: May 22, 2025Inventors: Peter J. Lindner, Chih Wei Lin, Jimmy Iskandar, Michael D. Armacost
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Patent number: 12300659Abstract: A method includes placing a first package component and a second package component over a carrier. The first conductive pillars of the first package component and second conductive pillars of the second package component face the carrier. The method further includes encapsulating the first package component and the second package component in an encapsulating material, de-bonding the first package component and the second package component from the carrier, planarizing the first conductive pillars, the second conductive pillars, and the encapsulating material, and forming redistribution lines to electrically couple to the first conductive pillars and the second conductive pillars.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2022Date of Patent: May 13, 2025Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Ying-Jui Huang, Chien Ling Hwang, Chih-Wei Lin, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chung-Shi Liu, Chen-Hua Yu
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Patent number: 12300684Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a first integrated circuit and a first waveguide. The first integrated circuit includes an optical coupler. The first waveguide is optically coupled to the optical coupler. In some embodiments, the first waveguide protrudes beyond the optical coupler. In some embodiments, the first waveguide is partially overlapped with the optical coupler.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2023Date of Patent: May 13, 2025Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Sheng-Chieh Yang, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chih-Wei Lin, Yu-Hao Chen
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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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Patent number: 12288729Abstract: In an embodiment, a device includes: an integrated circuit die; an encapsulant at least partially surrounding the integrated circuit die, the encapsulant including fillers having an average diameter; a through via extending through the encapsulant, the through via having a lower portion of a constant width and an upper portion of a continuously decreasing width, a thickness of the upper portion being greater than the average diameter of the fillers; and a redistribution structure including: a dielectric layer on the through via, the encapsulant, and the integrated circuit die; and a metallization pattern having a via portion extending through the dielectric layer and a line portion extending along the dielectric layer, the metallization pattern being electrically coupled to the through via and the integrated circuit die.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2024Date of Patent: April 29, 2025Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Tzu-Sung Huang, Ming Hung Tseng, Yen-Liang Lin, Hao-Yi Tsai, Chi-Ming Tsai, Chung-Shi Liu, Chih-Wei Lin, Ming-Che Ho
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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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Patent number: 12278208Abstract: A method of fabricating a semiconductor structure includes the following steps. A semiconductor wafer is provided. A plurality of first surface mount components and a plurality of second surface mount components are bonded onto the semiconductor wafer, wherein a first portion of each of the second surface mount components is overhanging a periphery of the semiconductor wafer. A first barrier structure is formed in between the second surface mount components and the semiconductor wafer. An underfill structure is formed under a second portion of each of the second surface mount components, wherein the first barrier structure blocks the spreading of the underfill structure from the second portion to the first portion.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2023Date of Patent: April 15, 2025Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Mao-Yen Chang, Chih-Wei Lin, Hao-Yi Tsai, Kuo-Lung Pan, Chun-Cheng Lin, Tin-Hao Kuo, Yu-Chia Lai, Chih-Hsuan Tai
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Publication number: 20250100161Abstract: A method includes receiving a carrier, the carrier including a carrier body, a first filter, and a housing securing the first filter to the carrier body. The method further includes uninstalling the housing from the carrier, replacing the first filter with a second filter, reinstalling the housing on the carrier body, and inspecting the second filter. Inspecting the second filter includes using an automatic inspection mechanism to detect surface flatness of the second filter.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2024Publication date: March 27, 2025Inventors: Jen-Ti WANG, Yi-Ming CHEN, Chih-Wei LIN, Cheng-Ho HUNG, Fu-Hsien LI
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Publication number: 20250074776Abstract: The present invention provides a method for preparing an activated carbon, which includes impregnating a carbonaceous material with carbonated water; and exposing the carbonaceous material to microwave radiation to produce the activated carbon.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2023Publication date: March 6, 2025Inventors: Feng-Huei LIN, Chih-Chieh CHEN, Chih-Wei LIN, Chi-Hsien CHEN, Yue-Liang GUO, Ching-Yun CHEN, Chia-Ting CHANG, Che-Yung KUAN, Zhi-Yu CHEN, I-Hsuan YANG
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Publication number: 20250057837Abstract: The present invention features interferon-free therapies for the treatment of HCV. Preferably, the treatment is over a shorter duration of treatment, such as no more than 12 weeks. In one aspect, the treatment comprises administering at least two direct acting antiviral agents to a subject with HCV infection, wherein the treatment lasts for 12 weeks and does not include administration of either interferon or ribavirin, and said at least two direct acting antiviral agents comprise (a) Compound 1 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and (b) Compound 2 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2024Publication date: February 20, 2025Applicant: AbbVie Inc.Inventors: Walid M. Awni, Barry M. Bernstein, Andrew Campbell, Sandeep Dutta, Chih-Wei Lin, Wei Liu, Rajeev M. Menon, Sven Mensing, Thomas J. Podsadecki, Tianli Wang
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Patent number: 12228980Abstract: A mounting system for an electronic device is disclosed. The mounting system includes a mounting plate; a plurality of fasteners for coupling the mounting plate with the electronic device; a single main gear mounted on the mounting plate; a plurality of secondary gears coupled, respectively, to the plurality of fasteners; and a plurality of intermediate gears mounted on the mounting plate and rotationally coupled between the single main gear and the plurality of secondary gears. Rotation of each of the plurality of secondary gears causes a fastening movement of a respective one of the plurality of fasteners. Simultaneous rotation of the plurality of intermediate gears causes the plurality of secondary gears to rotate simultaneously in response to a single rotational force being received by the main gear. The simultaneous rotation of the plurality of intermediate gears causes a simultaneous fastening movement of the plurality of secondary gears.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2023Date of Patent: February 18, 2025Assignee: QUANTA COMPUTER INC.Inventors: Chao-Jung Chen, Chih-Wei Lin, Yu-Nien Huang, Ming-Lun Liu
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Patent number: 12230549Abstract: Three-dimensional integrated circuit (3DIC) structures and methods of forming the same are provided. A 3DIC structure includes a semiconductor package, a first package substrate, a molded underfill layer and a thermal interface material. The semiconductor package is disposed over and electrically connected to the first package substrate through a plurality of first bumps. The semiconductor package includes at least one semiconductor die and an encapsulation layer aside the semiconductor die. The molded underfill layer surrounds the plurality of first bumps and a sidewall of the semiconductor package, and has a substantially planar top surface. The CTE of the molded underfill layer is different from the CTE of the encapsulation layer of the semiconductor package. The thermal interface material is disposed over the semiconductor package.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2022Date of Patent: February 18, 2025Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Chia-Min Lin, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chih-Wei Lin, Sheng-Hsiang Chiu, Sheng-Feng Weng, Yao-Tong Lai