Patents by Inventor Chien Ling Hwang

Chien Ling Hwang 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: 20180350678
    Abstract: A method of making a semiconductor device is provided including forming a first opening and a second opening in a first surface of a substrate. A conductive material is formed in the first opening and in the second opening and over the first surface in the first region of the substrate between the openings. A thickness of the substrate may be reduced from a second surface of the substrate, opposite the first surface, to a third surface opposite the first surface which exposes the conductive material in the first opening and the conductive material in the second opening. A light emitting diode (LED) device is connected to the third surface of the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Chen-Hua YU, Chia-Lin YU, Hung-Pin CHANG, Chien Ling HWANG, Jui-Pin HUNG, Yung-Chi LIN
  • Patent number: 10147693
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a spool configured to supply a wire, a cutting device configured to form a notch in the wire, and a capillary configured to bond the wire and to form a stud bump. The apparatus is further configured to pull the wire to break at the notch, with a tail region attached to the stud bump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chien Ling Hwang, Yeong-Jyh Lin, Yi-Li Hsiao, Ming-Da Cheng, Tsai-Tsung Tsai, Chung-Shi Liu, Mirng-Ji Lii, Chen-Hua Yu
  • Patent number: 10134700
    Abstract: A via or pillar structure, and a method of forming, is provided. In an embodiment, a polymer layer is formed having openings exposing portions of an underlying conductive pad. A conductive layer is formed over the polymer layer, filling the openings. The dies are covered with a molding material and a planarization process is performed to form pillars in the openings. In another embodiment, pillars are formed and then a polymer layer is formed over the pillars. The dies are covered with a molding material and a planarization process is performed to expose the pillars. In yet another embodiment, pillars are formed and a molding material is formed directly over the pillars. A planarization process is performed to expose the pillars. In still yet another embodiment, bumps are formed and a molding material is formed directly over the bumps. A planarization process is performed to expose the bumps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Ming-Che Ho, Yi-Wen Wu, Chien Ling Hwang, Hung-Jui Kuo, Chung-Shi Liu
  • Publication number: 20180323118
    Abstract: An apparatus comprising a first substrate, a dam structure disposed on a first side of the first substrate, and an integrated circuit (IC) memory chip coupled to the first side of the first substrate by a plurality of first conductive members. A second substrate is coupled to a second side of the first substrate by a plurality of second conductive members. A lid coupled to the second substrate encloses the IC memory chip and the first substrate. A thermal interface material (TIM) is coupled between the lid and the dam structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2018
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Inventors: Tsung-Ding Wang, An-Jhih Su, Chien Ling Hwang, Jung Wei Cheng, Hsin-Yu Pan, Chen-Hua Yu
  • Patent number: 10115690
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing micro pins includes forming a release layer over a substrate. A pattern layer is formed over the release layer, in which the pattern layer has a plurality of openings spaced apart to each other and through the pattern layer. A plurality of micro pins are respectively formed in the openings. The pattern layer and the release layer are removed to obtain the micro pins. An isolated conductive micro pin for connecting one or more components is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ying-Jui Huang, Chung-Shi Liu, Hsin-Hung Liao, Chien-Ling Hwang
  • Patent number: 10056285
    Abstract: A method of dies singulation includes providing a carrier, disposing a plurality of dies over a surface of the carrier according to a plurality of scribe lines comprising a plurality of continuous lines along a first direction and a plurality of discontinuous lines along a second direction, cutting the carrier according to the plurality of continuous lines along the first direction, and cutting the carrier according to the plurality of discontinuous lines along the second direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.
    Inventors: Bor-Ping Jang, Chien Ling Hwang, Hsin-Hung Liao, Yeong-Jyh Lin
  • Patent number: 10049931
    Abstract: A method of making a semiconductor device is provided including forming a first opening and a second opening in a first surface of a substrate. A conductive material is formed in the first opening and in the second opening and over the first surface in the first region of the substrate between the openings. A thickness of the substrate may be reduced from a second surface of the substrate, opposite the first surface, to a third surface opposite the first surface which exposes the conductive material in the first opening and the conductive material in the second opening. A light emitting diode (LED) device is connected to the third surface of the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: Taiwan Semicondutor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Hung-Pin Chang, Yung-Chi Lin, Chia-Lin Yu, Jui-Pin Hung, Chien Ling Hwang
  • Publication number: 20180204816
    Abstract: A package includes first package component and a second package component. The first package component includes a first electrical connector at a surface of the first package component, and a first solder region on a surface of the first electrical connector. The second package component includes a second electrical connector at a surface of the second package component, and a second solder region on a surface of the second electrical connector. A metal pin has a first end bonded to the first solder region, and a second end bonded to the second solder region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2018
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Chien Ling Hwang, Yeong-Jyh Lin
  • Patent number: 10020236
    Abstract: An apparatus comprising a first substrate, a dam structure disposed on a first side of the first substrate, and an integrated circuit (IC) memory chip coupled to the first side of the first substrate by a plurality of first conductive members. A second substrate is coupled to a second side of the first substrate by a plurality of second conductive members. A lid coupled to the second substrate encloses the IC memory chip and the first substrate. A thermal interface material (TIM) is coupled between the lid and the dam structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductar Manufacturing Campany
    Inventors: Tsung-Ding Wang, An-Jhih Su, Chien Ling Hwang, Jung Wei Cheng, Hsin-Yu Pan, Chen-Hua Yu
  • Patent number: 10020211
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a mold chase, which includes a top portion and an edge ring having a ring-shape. The edge ring is underlying and connected to an edge of the top portion. The edge ring has an injection port and a venting port. A molding guide kit is configured to be inserted into the injection port. The molding guide kit includes a front sidewall having a curved front edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Chung-Shi Liu, Hui-Min Huang, Chih-Fan Huang, Ming-Da Cheng, Meng-Tse Chen, Bor-Ping Jang, Chien Ling Hwang
  • Publication number: 20180175013
    Abstract: A mold includes a top portion, and an edge ring having a ring-shape. The edge ring is underlying and connected to edges of the top portion. The edge ring includes air vents. The edge ring further encircles the inner space under the top portion of the mold. A plurality of injection ports is connected to the inner space of the mold. The plurality of injection ports is substantially aligned to a straight line crossing a center of the top portion of the mold. The plurality of injection ports has different sizes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2018
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Bor-Ping Jang, Chung-Shi Liu, Chien Ling Hwang, Yeong-Jyh Lin
  • Patent number: 9984960
    Abstract: Provided is an integrated fan-out package including a die, a first redistribution circuit structure, a second redistribution circuit structure, a plurality of solder joints, a plurality of conductive posts, and an insulating encapsulation. The first redistribution circuit structure and the second redistribution circuit structure are formed respectively over a back surface and an active surface of the die to sandwich the die. The solder joints are formed aside the die and connected to the first redistribution circuit structure. The conductive posts are formed on the solder joints and connected to the second redistribution circuit structure, and connected to the first redistribution circuit structure through the solder joints. A plurality of sidewalls of the die, a plurality of sidewalls of the conductive posts, and a plurality of sidewalls of the solder joints are encapsulated by the insulating encapsulation. A fabricating process of the integrated fan-out package is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chien-Ling Hwang, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Hsin-Hung Liao, Ying-Jui Huang
  • Publication number: 20180130673
    Abstract: A package structure includes a spiral coil, a redistribution layer (RDL) and a molding material. The molding material fills gaps of the spiral coil. The spiral coil is connected to the RDL. A fan-out package structure includes a spiral coil, an RDL and a die. The spiral coil has a depth-to-width ratio greater than about 2. The RDL is connected to the spiral coil. The die is coupled to the spiral coil through the RDL. A semiconductor packaging method includes: providing a carrier; adhering a spiral coil on the carrier; adhering a die on the carrier; dispensing a molding material on the carrier to fill gaps between the spiral coil and the die; and disposing a redistribution layer (RDL) over the carrier so as to connect the spiral coil with the die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2018
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Inventors: CHIEN LING HWANG, HSIN-HUNG LIAO, YU-TING CHIU
  • Patent number: 9966357
    Abstract: A method includes moving a first bond head along a first guide apparatus for a first loop. The first guide apparatus is configured in a ring shape. The method also includes picking up a first die using the first bond head during the first loop, and aligning the first die with a first package substrate. The aligning the first die with the first package substrate includes moving the first package substrate in a first direction and a second direction. The first direction and the second direction are contained in a first plane parallel to the first loop. The method further includes placing the first die over the first package substrate during the first loop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chien Ling Hwang, Ying-Jui Huang, Yi-Li Hsiao
  • Publication number: 20180090445
    Abstract: A method for fabricating an integrated fan-out package is provided. The method includes the following steps. A plurality of conductive posts are placed in apertures of a substrate. A carrier having an adhesive thereon is provided. The conductive posts are transferred to the carrier in a standing orientation by adhering the conductive posts in the apertures to the adhesive. An integrated circuit component is mounted onto the adhesive having the conductive posts adhered thereon. An insulating encapsulation is formed to encapsulate the integrated circuit component and the conductive posts. A redistribution circuit structure is formed on the insulating encapsulation, the integrated circuit component, and the conductive posts, wherein the redistribution circuit structure is electrically connected to the integrated circuit component and the conductive posts. The carrier is removed. At least parts of the adhesive are removed (e.g. patterned or entirely removed) to expose surfaces of the conductive posts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chih-Hao Chang, Hsin-Hung Liao, Hao-Yi Tsai, Chien-Ling Hwang, Wei-Sen Chang, Tsung-Hsien Chiang, Tin-Hao Kuo
  • Patent number: 9929118
    Abstract: A package includes first package component and a second package component. The first package component includes a first electrical connector at a surface of the first package component, and a first solder region on a surface of the first electrical connector. The second package component includes a second electrical connector at a surface of the second package component, and a second solder region on a surface of the second electrical connector. A metal pin has a first end bonded to the first solder region, and a second end bonded to the second solder region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Chien Ling Hwang, Yeong-Jyh Lin
  • Publication number: 20180047611
    Abstract: A method of dies singulation includes providing a carrier, disposing a plurality of dies over a surface of the carrier according to a plurality of scribe lines comprising a plurality of continuous lines along a first direction and a plurality of discontinuous lines along a second direction, cutting the carrier according to the plurality of continuous lines along the first direction, and cutting the carrier according to the plurality of discontinuous lines along the second direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2017
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Inventors: BOR-PING JANG, CHIEN LING HWANG, HSIN-HUNG LIAO, YEONG-JYH LIN
  • Publication number: 20180043593
    Abstract: A method includes placing a package structure into a mold chase, with top surfaces of device dies in the package structure contacting a release film in the mold chase. A molding compound is injected into an inner space of the mold chase through an injection port, with the injection port on a side of the mold chase. During the injection of the molding compound, a venting step is performed through a first venting port and a second venting port of the mold chase. The first venting port has a first flow rate, and the second port has a second flow rate different from the first flow rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2017
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Inventors: Bor-Ping Jang, Yeong-Jyh Lin, Chien Ling Hwang, Chung-Shi Liu, Meng-Tse Chen, Ming-Da Cheng, Chen-Hua Yu
  • Patent number: 9893044
    Abstract: A mold includes a top portion, and an edge ring having a ring-shape. The edge ring is underlying and connected to edges of the top portion. The edge ring includes air vents. The edge ring further encircles the inner space under the top portion of the mold. A plurality of injection ports is connected to the inner space of the mold. The plurality of injection ports is substantially aligned to a straight line crossing a center of the top portion of the mold. The plurality of injection ports has different sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Bor-Ping Jang, Chung-Shi Liu, Chien Ling Hwang, Yeong-Jyh Lin
  • Publication number: 20180025966
    Abstract: Provided is an integrated fan-out package including a die, a first redistribution circuit structure, a second redistribution circuit structure, a plurality of solder joints, a plurality of conductive posts, and an insulating encapsulation. The first redistribution circuit structure and the second redistribution circuit structure are formed respectively over a back surface and an active surface of the die to sandwich the die. The solder joints are formed aside the die and connected to the first redistribution circuit structure. The conductive posts are formed on the solder joints and connected to the second redistribution circuit structure, and connected to the first redistribution circuit structure through the solder joints. A plurality of sidewalls of the die, a plurality of sidewalls of the conductive posts, and a plurality of sidewalls of the solder joints are encapsulated by the insulating encapsulation. A fabricating process of the integrated fan-out package is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2016
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chien-Ling Hwang, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Hsin-Hung Liao, Ying-Jui Huang