Patents by Inventor CHIA-YU PENG

CHIA-YU PENG 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).

  • Patent number: 12160953
    Abstract: A circuit board structure includes a carrier, a thin film redistribution layer disposed on the carrier, solder balls electrically connected to the thin film redistribution layer and the carrier, and a surface treatment layer. The thin film redistribution layer includes a first dielectric layer, pads, a first metal layer, a second dielectric layer, a second metal layer, and a third dielectric layer. A top surface of the first dielectric layer is higher than an upper surface of each pad. The first metal layer is disposed on a first surface of the first dielectric layer. The second dielectric layer has second openings exposing part of the first metal layer. The second metal layer extends into the second openings and is electrically connected to the first metal layer. The third dielectric layer has third openings exposing part of the second metal layer. The surface treatment layer is disposed on the upper surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2024
    Assignee: Unimicron Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Kai-Ming Yang, Chia-Yu Peng, Cheng-Ta Ko, Pu-Ju Lin
  • Publication number: 20240395698
    Abstract: A method includes following steps. A dielectric layer is formed over a substrate. A transition metal-containing layer is deposited on the dielectric layer. The transition metal-containing layer is patterned into a plurality of transition metal-containing pieces. The transition metal-containing pieces are sulfurized or selenized to form a plurality of semiconductor seeds. Semiconductor films are grown from semiconductor seeds. Transistors are formed on the semiconductor films.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2024
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Applicants: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD., NATIONAL YANG MING CHIAO TUNG UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Chenming HU, Shu-Jui CHANG, Chen-Han CHOU, Yen-Teng HO, Chia-Hsing WU, Kai-Yu PENG, Cheng-Hung SHEN
  • Patent number: 12156479
    Abstract: A memory device and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The memory device includes a magnetic tunneling junction (MTJ) and a spin Hall electrode (SHE). The MTJ includes a free layer, a reference layer and a barrier layer lying between the free layer and the reference layer. The SHE is in contact with the MTJ, and configured to convert a charge current to a spin current for programming the MTJ. The SHE is formed of an alloy comprising at least one heavy metal element and at least one light transition metal element. The heavy metal element is selected from metal elements with one or more valence electrons filling in 5d orbitals, and the light transition metal element is selected from transition metal elements with one or more valence electrons partially filling in 3d orbitals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2024
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yen-Lin Huang, MingYuan Song, Chien-Min Lee, Shy-Jay Lin, Chi-Feng Pai, Chen-Yu Hu, Chao-Chung Huang, Kuan-Hao Chen, Chia-Chin Tsai, Yu-Fang Chiu, Cheng-Wei Peng
  • Publication number: 20240389472
    Abstract: A memory device and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The memory device includes a magnetic tunneling junction (MTJ) and a spin Hall electrode (SHE). The MTJ includes a free layer, a reference layer and a barrier layer lying between the free layer and the reference layer. The SHE is in contact with the MTJ, and configured to convert a charge current to a spin current for programming the MTJ. The SHE is formed of an alloy comprising at least one heavy metal element and at least one light transition metal element. The heavy metal element is selected from metal elements with one or more valence electrons filling in 5 d orbitals, and the light transition metal element is selected from transition metal elements with one or more valence electrons partially filling in 3 d orbitals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2024
    Publication date: November 21, 2024
    Inventors: Yen-Lin Huang, MingYuan Song, Chien-Min Lee, Shy-Jay Lin, Chi-Feng Pai, Chen-Yu Hu, Chao-Chung Huang, Kuan-Hao Chen, Chia-Chin Tsai, Yu-Fang Chiu, Cheng-Wei Peng
  • Patent number: 12125948
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor layered structure, an electrode unit, and an anti-adsorption layer. The electrode unit is disposed on an electrode connecting region of the semiconductor layered structure, and is a multi-layered structure. The anti-adsorption layer is disposed on a top surface of the electrode unit opposite to the semiconductor layered structure. Also disclosed herein is a light-emitting system including the semiconductor device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Assignee: XIAMEN SAN'AN OPTOELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Gong Chen, Chuan-gui Liu, Ting-yu Chen, Su-hui Lin, Ling-yuan Hong, Sheng-hsien Hsu, Kang-wei Peng, Chia-hung Chang
  • Publication number: 20240237202
    Abstract: A circuit board structure includes a carrier, a thin film redistribution layer disposed on the carrier, solder balls electrically connected to the thin film redistribution layer and the carrier, and a surface treatment layer. The thin film redistribution layer includes a first dielectric layer, pads, a first metal layer, a second dielectric layer, a second metal layer, and a third dielectric layer. A top surface of the first dielectric layer is higher than an upper surface of each pad. The first metal layer is disposed on a first surface of the first dielectric layer. The second dielectric layer has second openings exposing part of the first metal layer. The second metal layer extends into the second openings and is electrically connected to the first metal layer. The third dielectric layer has third openings exposing part of the second metal layer. The surface treatment layer is disposed on the upper surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2022
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Applicant: Unimicron Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Kai-Ming Yang, Chia-Yu Peng, Cheng-Ta Ko, Pu-Ju Lin
  • Publication number: 20240237209
    Abstract: A circuit board structure includes a carrier, a thin film redistribution layer disposed on the carrier, solder balls electrically connected to the thin film redistribution layer and the carrier, and a surface treatment layer. The thin film redistribution layer includes a plurality of pads, a first dielectric layer, a first metal layer, a second dielectric layer, a second metal layer, and a third dielectric layer. A plurality of first openings of the first dielectric layer expose part of the pads, and a first surface of the first dielectric layer is higher upper surfaces of the pads. The solder balls are disposed in a plurality of third openings of the third dielectric layer and are electrically connected to the second metal layer and the carrier. The surface treatment layer is disposed on the upper surfaces, and a top surface of the surface treatment layer is higher than the first surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2022
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Applicant: Unimicron Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Ping-Tsung Lin, Kai-Ming Yang, Chia-Yu Peng, Pu-Ju Lin, Cheng-Ta Ko
  • Publication number: 20240138063
    Abstract: A circuit board structure includes a carrier, a thin film redistribution layer disposed on the carrier, solder balls electrically connected to the thin film redistribution layer and the carrier, and a surface treatment layer. The thin film redistribution layer includes a plurality of pads, a first dielectric layer, a first metal layer, a second dielectric layer, a second metal layer, and a third dielectric layer. A plurality of first openings of the first dielectric layer expose part of the pads, and a first surface of the first dielectric layer is higher upper surfaces of the pads. The solder balls are disposed in a plurality of third openings of the third dielectric layer and are electrically connected to the second metal layer and the carrier. The surface treatment layer is disposed on the upper surfaces, and a top surface of the surface treatment layer is higher than the first surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2022
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Applicant: Unimicron Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Ping-Tsung Lin, Kai-Ming Yang, Chia-Yu Peng, Pu-Ju Lin, Cheng-Ta Ko
  • Publication number: 20240138059
    Abstract: A circuit board structure includes a carrier, a thin film redistribution layer disposed on the carrier, solder balls electrically connected to the thin film redistribution layer and the carrier, and a surface treatment layer. The thin film redistribution layer includes a first dielectric layer, pads, a first metal layer, a second dielectric layer, a second metal layer, and a third dielectric layer. A top surface of the first dielectric layer is higher than an upper surface of each pad. The first metal layer is disposed on a first surface of the first dielectric layer. The second dielectric layer has second openings exposing part of the first metal layer. The second metal layer extends into the second openings and is electrically connected to the first metal layer. The third dielectric layer has third openings exposing part of the second metal layer. The surface treatment layer is disposed on the upper surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2022
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Applicant: Unimicron Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Kai-Ming Yang, Chia-Yu Peng, Cheng-Ta Ko, Pu-Ju Lin
  • Publication number: 20240014145
    Abstract: An integrated circuit (IC) package structure includes a chip, a redistribution layer (RDL) structure, a molding compound structure and an electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding structure. The RDL structure is formed on the chip and electrically connected thereto. The molding compound layer is provided on outer surfaces of the chip and the RDL structure. The EMI shielding structure is provided on outer surfaces of the molding compound structure. The molding compound structure layer provided on outer surfaces of the chip and the RDL structure provide protection and reinforcement to multiple faces of the IC package structure; and the EMI shielding structure provided on outer surfaces of the molding compound structure provides EMI protection to multiple faces of the chip and the RDL structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: Unimicron Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Kai-Ming Yang, Chia-Yu Peng, John Hon-Shing Lau
  • Patent number: 11824012
    Abstract: An integrated circuit (IC) package structure includes a chip, a redistribution layer (RDL) structure, a molding compound structure and an electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding structure. The RDL structure is formed on the chip and electrically connected thereto. The molding compound layer is provided on outer surfaces of the chip and the RDL structure. The EMI shielding structure is provided on outer surfaces of the molding compound structure. The molding compound structure layer provided on outer surfaces of the chip and the RDL structure provide protection and reinforcement to multiple faces of the IC package structure; and the EMI shielding structure provided on outer surfaces of the molding compound structure provides EMI protection to multiple faces of the chip and the RDL structure. The IC package structure has upgraded structural strength, reliability and stability in use. A method of manufacturing the above IC package structure is also introduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: Unimicron Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Kai-Ming Yang, Chia-Yu Peng, John Hon-Shing Lau
  • Publication number: 20230335419
    Abstract: The present invention provides an etching device which comprises an oxygen supplier, so that the etching device of the present invention can etch copper gently by means of the dissolved oxygen in the etching solution to accurately control the etching degree so as to fulfill the stricter requirements of microcircuit manufacturing. The present invention further provides an etching method. Finally, the etching waste solution of the present invention can be recycled to further ameliorate the environmental pollution and reduce the production cost, so the present invention is widely applicable in integrated circuit packaging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2022
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Inventors: Chin-Sheng Wang, Chia-Yu Peng, KAI-MING YANG, PU-JU LIN, CHENG-TA KO
  • Patent number: 11764120
    Abstract: A chip packaging structure includes a chip, a redistribution layer, a solder ball, an encapsulant, and a stress buffer layer. The chip has an active surface and a back surface opposite to each other, and a peripheral surface connected to the active surface and the back surface. The redistribution layer is disposed on the active surface of the chip. The solder ball is disposed on the redistribution layer, and the chip is electrically connected to the solder ball through the redistribution layer. The encapsulant encapsulates the active surface and the back surface of the chip, the redistribution layer, and part of the solder ball. The stress buffer layer at least covers the peripheral surface of the chip. An outer surface of the stress buffer layer is aligned with a side surface of the encapsulant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Unimicron Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Kai-Ming Yang, Chia-Yu Peng, Pei-Chi Chen, Pu-Ju Lin, Cheng-Ta Ko
  • Patent number: 11710690
    Abstract: A package structure includes at least one first redistribution layer, at least one second redistribution layer, a chip pad, a solder ball pad, a chip, a solder ball, and a molding compound. The first redistribution layer includes a first dielectric layer and a first redistribution circuit that fills a first opening and a second opening of the first dielectric layer. The first dielectric layer is aligned with the first redistribution circuit. The second redistribution layer includes a second and a third dielectric layers and a second redistribution circuit. The third dielectric layer is aligned with the second redistribution circuit. The chip pad and the solder ball pad are electrically connected to the first and the second redistribution circuits respectively. The chip and the solder ball are disposed on the chip pad and the solder ball pad respectively. The molding compound at least covers the chip and the chip pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: Unimicron Technology Corp.
    Inventors: John Hon-Shing Lau, Cheng-Ta Ko, Pu-Ju Lin, Kai-Ming Yang, Chia-Yu Peng, Chi-Hai Kuo, Tzyy-Jang Tseng
  • Patent number: 11682612
    Abstract: A package structure includes a redistribution layer, a chip assembly, a plurality of solder balls, and a molding compound. The redistribution layer includes redistribution circuits, photoimageable dielectric layers, conductive through holes, and chip pads. One of the photoimageable dielectric layers located on opposite two outermost sides has an upper surface and openings. The chip pads are located on the upper surface and are electrically connected to the redistribution circuits through the conductive through holes. The openings expose portions of the redistribution circuits to define solder ball pads. Line widths and line spacings of the redistribution circuits decrease in a direction from the solder ball pads towards the chip pads. The chip assembly is disposed on the chip pads and includes at least two chips with different sizes. The solder balls are disposed on the solder ball pads, and the molding compound at least covers the chip assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: Unimicron Technology Corp.
    Inventors: John Hon-Shing Lau, Cheng-Ta Ko, Pu-Ju Lin, Kai-Ming Yang, Chi-Hai Kuo, Chia-Yu Peng, Tzyy-Jang Tseng
  • Patent number: 11665832
    Abstract: A circuit board structure includes a first sub-board including a plurality of circuit patterns, a second sub-board including a plurality of pads, and a connecting structure layer having a plurality of through holes and including an insulating layer, first and second adhesive layers, and a plurality of conductive blocks. The first adhesive layer is directly connected to the first sub-board. The second adhesive layer is directly connected to the second sub-board. The through holes penetrate through the first adhesive layer, the insulating layer, and the second adhesive layer. The conductive blocks are located in the through holes. An upper surface and a lower surface of each conductive block are respectively lower than a first surface of the first adhesive layer and a second surface of the second adhesive layer relatively away from the insulating layer. Each circuit pattern contacts the upper surface, and each pad contacts the lower surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Unimicron Technology Corp.
    Inventors: John Hon-Shing Lau, Cheng-Ta Ko, Pu-Ju Lin, Chi-Hai Kuo, Kai-Ming Yang, Chia-Yu Peng, Shao-Chien Lee, Tzyy-Jang Tseng
  • Patent number: 11516910
    Abstract: A circuit board structure includes a redistribution structure layer, a build-up circuit structure layer, and a connection structure layer. The redistribution structure layer has a first and second surface, and includes an inner and outer dielectric layer, first connecting pads, and chip pads. A bottom surface of each first connecting pad is aligned with the first surface, and the chip pads are protruded from and located on the second surface. The build-up circuit structure layer includes second connecting pads. The connection structure layer is disposed between the redistribution structure layer and the build-up circuit structure layer and includes a substrate and conductive paste pillars penetrating the substrate. The first connecting pads are electrically connected to the second connecting pads via the conductive paste pillars, respectively. A top surface of each conductive paste pillar is aligned with the first surface of the redistribution structure layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: Unimicron Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Chia-Yu Peng, John Hon-Shing Lau, Kai-Ming Yang, Pu-Ju Lin, Cheng-Ta Ko, Tzyy-Jang Tseng
  • Publication number: 20220344248
    Abstract: A package structure includes a redistribution layer, a chip assembly, a plurality of solder balls, and a molding compound. The redistribution layer includes redistribution circuits, photoimageable dielectric layers, conductive through holes, and chip pads. One of the photoimageable dielectric layers located on opposite two outermost sides has an upper surface and openings. The chip pads are located on the upper surface and are electrically connected to the redistribution circuits through the conductive through holes. The openings expose portions of the redistribution circuits to define solder ball pads. Line widths and line spacings of the redistribution circuits decrease in a direction from the solder ball pads towards the chip pads. The chip assembly is disposed on the chip pads and includes at least two chips with different sizes. The solder balls are disposed on the solder ball pads, and the molding compound at least covers the chip assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2021
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Applicant: Unimicron Technology Corp.
    Inventors: John Hon-Shing Lau, Cheng-Ta Ko, Pu-Ju Lin, Kai-Ming Yang, Chi-Hai Kuo, Chia-Yu Peng, Tzyy-Jang Tseng
  • Publication number: 20220336333
    Abstract: A package structure includes at least one first redistribution layer, at least one second redistribution layer, a chip pad, a solder ball pad, a chip, a solder ball, and a molding compound. The first redistribution layer includes a first dielectric layer and a first redistribution circuit that fills a first opening and a second opening of the first dielectric layer. The first dielectric layer is aligned with the first redistribution circuit. The second redistribution layer includes a second and a third dielectric layers and a second redistribution circuit. The third dielectric layer is aligned with the second redistribution circuit. The chip pad and the solder ball pad are electrically connected to the first and the second redistribution circuits respectively. The chip and the solder ball are disposed on the chip pad and the solder ball pad respectively. The molding compound at least covers the chip and the chip pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2021
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Applicant: Unimicron Technology Corp.
    Inventors: John Hon-Shing Lau, Cheng-Ta Ko, Pu-Ju Lin, Kai-Ming Yang, Chia-Yu Peng, Chi-Hai Kuo, Tzyy-Jang Tseng
  • Publication number: 20220328387
    Abstract: A package carrier includes a first redistribution layer having a first upper surface and a first lower surface and including a plurality of first redistribution circuits, a plurality of conductive through holes, a plurality of photoimageable dielectric layers, and a plurality of chip pads and a second redistribution layer disposed on the first upper surface of the first redistribution layer. The second redistribution layer has a second upper surface and a second lower surface aligned with and directly connected to the first upper surface of the first redistribution layer and includes a plurality of second redistribution circuits, a plurality of conductive structures, a plurality of Ajinomoto build-up Film (ABF) layers, and a plurality of solder ball pads. A line width and a line pitch of each of the first redistribution circuits are smaller than a line width and a line pitch of each of the second redistribution circuits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2021
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Applicant: Unimicron Technology Corp.
    Inventors: John Hon-Shing Lau, Cheng-Ta Ko, Pu-Ju Lin, Kai-Ming Yang, Chi-Hai Kuo, Chia-Yu Peng, Tzyy-Jang Tseng