Patents by Inventor Chih-Pin Hung

Chih-Pin Hung 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: 20100265009
    Abstract: A stacked LC resonator includes a parallel-plate capacitor, a dielectric layer and a spiral inductor. The parallel-plate capacitor has a first metal layer, a second metal layer opposed to the first metal layer and a middle dielectric layer formed between the first and second metal layers. The dielectric layer is formed on the second metal layer of the parallel-plate capacitor. The spiral inductor is formed on the dielectric layer and electrically connected with the first and second metal layers of the parallel-plate capacitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2009
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: National Sun Yat-Sen University
    Inventors: Tzyy-Sheng Horng, Chien-Hsun Chen, Chien-Hsiang Huang, Sung-Mao Wu, Chi-Tsung Chiu, Chih-Pin Hung
  • Publication number: 20100207259
    Abstract: Described herein are semiconductor device packages with EMI shielding and related methods. In one embodiment, a semiconductor device package includes a grounding element disposed adjacent to a periphery of a substrate unit and at least partially extending between an upper surface and a lower surface of the substrate unit. The grounding element includes an indented portion that is disposed adjacent to a lateral surface of the substrate unit. The semiconductor device package also includes an EMI shield that is electrically connected to the grounding element and is inwardly recessed adjacent to the indented portion of the grounding element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2010
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Inventors: Kuo-Hsien Liao, Jian-Cheng Chen, Chen-Chuan Fan, Chi-Tsung Chiu, Chih-Pin Hung
  • Publication number: 20090256244
    Abstract: Described herein are semiconductor device packages with EMI shielding and related methods. In one embodiment, a semiconductor device package includes: (1) a substrate unit including a grounding element; (2) a semiconductor device disposed adjacent to an upper surface of the substrate unit; (3) a package body disposed adjacent to the upper surface of the substrate unit and covering the semiconductor device; and (4) an EMI shield disposed adjacent to exterior surfaces of the package body and electrically connected to a connection surface of the grounding element. A lateral surface of the package body is substantially aligned with a lateral surface of the substrate unit, and the connection surface of the grounding element is electrically exposed adjacent to the lateral surface of the substrate unit. The grounding element corresponds to a remnant of an internal grounding via, and provides an electrical pathway to ground electromagnetic emissions incident upon the EMI shield.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2009
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Inventors: Kuo-Hsien Liao, Chi-Tsung Chiu, Chih-Pin Hung
  • Patent number: 7586184
    Abstract: An electronic package is provided. The electronic package includes a first substrate, an electronic component, a first sealant, a second substrate, a plurality of bonding wires and a second sealant, wherein the first substrate has opposing upper and lower surfaces and a plurality of bonding pads is disposed on the upper surface of the first substrate. The electronic component is positioned on the upper surface of the first substrate and electrically connected to the bonding pads. The first sealant is formed on the upper surface of the first substrate to encapsulate the electronic component. The lower surface of the second substrate is attached to the first sealant. The upper surface of the second substrate includes a central protrusion and a rim portion which surrounds and is lower than the central protrusion. A plurality of bonding wires is used to electrically connect the rim portion to the first substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Chih Pin Hung, Chi Tsung Chiu, In De Ou, Yung Hui Wang
  • Patent number: 7576436
    Abstract: A package structure with an area bump has at least a chip (also known as a die), a redistribution layer, a plurality of first bumps (normal bumps) and at least a second bump (area bump). The redistribution layer may reroute and integrate the bonding pads of the chip and incorporate the passive components therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc.
    Inventor: Chih-Pin Hung
  • Publication number: 20090194852
    Abstract: Described herein are semiconductor device packages with EMI shielding and related methods. In one embodiment, a semiconductor device package includes: (1) a substrate unit; (2) a grounding element disposed adjacent to a periphery of the substrate unit and extending upwardly from an upper surface of the substrate unit; (3) a semiconductor device disposed adjacent to the upper surface; (4) a package body disposed adjacent to the upper surface and covering the semiconductor device and the grounding element; and (5) an EMI shield disposed adjacent to exterior surfaces of the package body and electrically connected to a lateral surface of the grounding element. A lateral surface of the package body is substantially aligned with a lateral surface of the substrate unit. The grounding element corresponds to a remnant of a conductive bump, and provides an electrical pathway to ground electromagnetic emissions incident upon the EMI shield.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2008
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Inventors: Chi-Tsung Chiu, Chih-Pin Hung, Jui-Cheng Huang
  • Publication number: 20090194851
    Abstract: Described herein are semiconductor device packages with EMI shielding and related methods. In one embodiment, a semiconductor device package includes: (1) a substrate unit including a grounding element disposed adjacent to a periphery of the substrate unit; (2) a semiconductor device disposed adjacent to an upper surface of the substrate unit; (3) a package body disposed adjacent to the upper surface and covering the semiconductor device; and (4) an EMI shield disposed adjacent to exterior surfaces of the package body and electrically connected to a connection surface of the grounding element. A lateral surface of tile package body is substantially aligned with a lateral surface of the substrate unit, and the connection surface of the grounding element is electrically exposed adjacent to the lateral surface of the substrate unit. The grounding element corresponds to a remnant of a grounding via, and provides an electrical pathway to ground electromagnetic emissions incident upon the EMI shield.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2008
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Inventors: Chi-Tsung Chiu, Chih-Pin Hung, Jui-Cheng Huang
  • Publication number: 20080273313
    Abstract: A carrier with embedded components comprises a substrate and at least one embedded component. The substrate has at least one slot and a first composite layer. The embedded component is disposed at the slot of the substrate. The first composite layer has a degassing structure, at least one first through hole and at least one first fastener, wherein the degassing structure corresponds to the slot, the first through hole exposes the embedded component, and the first fastener is formed at the first through hole and contacts the embedded component. According to the present invention, the degassing structure can smoothly discharge the hydrosphere existing within the carrier under high temperature circumstances and the first fastener is in contact with the embedded component, which increases the joint strength between the embedded component and the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2008
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Inventors: Yung-Hui Wang, In-De Ou, Chih-Pin Hung
  • Publication number: 20080218981
    Abstract: A package structure for connection with an output/input module is disclosed. The package structure can be applied to conventional multi-chip packages and system in packages. The package structure defines at least one insertion cavity that is vertically or horizontally disposed. By simply inserting an output/input module into the insertion cavity, an electrical connection can be established between the output/input module and the package structure. Accordingly, the package structure thus constructed can address the repairing, replacement and upgrading problems of electronic components encountered by a package structure that adopts the conventional soldering connection method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2008
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Applicant: Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Chih-pin Hung, Ying-te Ou
  • Publication number: 20080180878
    Abstract: A package structure with an embedded capacitor, a fabricating process thereof and applications of the same are provided, wherein the package structure includes a dielectric layer, a first conductive layer, a second conductive layer, a first embedded plate and a second embedded plate. The dielectric layer has a thickness. The first conductive layer with a first potential is located on one side of the dielectric layer. The second conductive layer with a second potential is located on the dielectric layer at the other side thereof opposite to the first conductive layer. The first embedded plate and the second embedded plate that are embedded in the dielectric layer are separated at a distance, wherein the first embedded plate is electrically connected with the first conductive layer, and the second embedded plate is electrically connected with the second conductive layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Applicant: ADVANCED SEMICONDUCTOR ENGINEERING, INC.
    Inventors: Yung-Hui Wang, Ying-Te Ou, Chih-Pin Hung
  • Publication number: 20080164562
    Abstract: A substrate with an embedded passive element and methods for manufacturing the same are provided, wherein the substrate includes an interlayer circuit board having a first conductive circuit, a dielectric layer, a first electrode, a second electrode, and a second conductive circuit. The dielectric layer formed on the interlayer circuit board has a first recess and a second recess for respectively accommodating the first electrode and the second electrode. The embedded passive element is formed by the first electrode, the second electrode, and the dielectric layer between the first electrode and the second electrode. The second conductive circuit electrically connects the first electrode and the second electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Applicant: ADVANCED SEMICONDUCTOR ENGINEERING, INC.
    Inventors: Yung-Hui Wang, Ying-Te Ou, Chih-Pin Hung
  • Publication number: 20080145589
    Abstract: An electronic package is provided. The electronic package includes a first substrate, an electronic component, a first sealant, a second substrate, a plurality of bonding wires and a second sealant, wherein the first substrate has opposing upper and lower surfaces and a plurality of bonding pads is disposed on the upper surface of the first substrate. The electronic component is positioned on the upper surface of the first substrate and electrically connected to the bonding pads. The first sealant is formed on the upper surface of the first substrate to encapsulate the electronic component. The lower surface of the second substrate is attached to the first sealant. The upper surface of the second substrate includes a central protrusion and a rim portion which surrounds and is lower than the central protrusion. A plurality of bonding wires is used to electrically connect the rim portion to the first substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2007
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Applicant: ADVANCED SEMICONDUCTOR ENGINEERING, INC.
    Inventors: Chih Pin Hung, Chi Tsung Chiu, In De Ou, Yung Hui Wang
  • Publication number: 20080122059
    Abstract: A stacked chip package structure including a carrier, a first chip, a second chip, a barrier layer, and a metal piece is provided. The carrier has an upper surface and a corresponding lower surface. The first chip is disposed on the upper surface of the carrier, and electrically connected to the carrier. The second chip is disposed over the first chip, and electrically connected to the carrier. The barrier layer is made of an electrically conductive material, and is disposed between the first chip and the second chip. The metal piece is connected to a border of the barrier layer, and electrically connected to a ground, such that the barrier layer is grounded via the metal piece. A fabricating method of the stacked chip package structure is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2007
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Applicant: ADVANCED SEMICONDUCTOR ENGINEERING, INC.
    Inventors: Che-Ya Chou, Chih-Pin Hung
  • Publication number: 20080054460
    Abstract: A package structure with an area bump has at least a chip (also known as a die), a redistribution layer, a plurality of first bumps (normal bumps) and at least a second bump (area bump). The redistribution layer may reroute and integrate the bonding pads of the chip and incorporate the passive components therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2007
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Applicant: ADVANCED SEMICONDUCTOR ENGINEERING, INC.
    Inventor: Chih-Pin Hung
  • Publication number: 20080054450
    Abstract: A chip package structure including a circuit substrate, a chip, a heat sink, and at least one electrical connector is provided. The circuit substrate has a carrying surface and at least one contact disposed on the carrying surface. The chip is disposed on the carrying surface and electrically connected to the circuit substrate. The heat sink is disposed on the carrying surface and includes a thermal conductive body, at least one passive device, and at least one electrical conductive terminal. The thermal conductive body has a bonding surface and the passive device is embedded in the thermal conductive body. The electrical conductive terminal is connected to the passive device. The electrical connector is disposed between the electrical conductive terminal and the corresponding contact, such that the circuit substrate is electrically connected to the passive device. Since the passive device is disposed in the heat sink, the layout space is increased.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2007
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Applicant: ADVANCED SEMICONDUCTOR ENGINEERING, INC.
    Inventors: Chi-Tsung Chiu, Chih-Pin Hung, Ying-Te Ou
  • Patent number: 7312102
    Abstract: A chip package having at least a substrate, a chip and a conductive trace is provided. The substrate has a first surface, a second surface, a cavity and at least one substrate contact all positioned on the first surface of the substrate. The chip has an active surface with at least one chip contact thereon. The chip is accommodated inside the cavity with at least one sidewall having contact with one of the sidewalls of the cavity. The active surface of the chip and the first surface of the substrate are coplanar. The conductive trace runs from the active surface of the chip to the first surface of the substrate so that the chip contact and the substrate contact are electrically connected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc.
    Inventor: Chih-Pin Hung
  • Patent number: 7256480
    Abstract: A lead frame package structure with high density of lead pins arrangement is formed. The lead frame structure includes a die, a plurality of first lead pins and a plurality of second lead pins, wherein the first lead pins and the second lead pins are positioned on at least one side of the die, and are electrically connected to the die. The first lead pins and the second lead pins are selected from a group consisting of J-leads, L-leads and I-leads, and terminals of the first lead pins and terminals of the second lead pins are staggered so that the high density of lead pins arrangement is formed without risking a short circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Chih-Pin Hung, In-De Ou
  • Patent number: 7248134
    Abstract: An inductor and capacitor implemented with build-up vias. The inductor and capacitor comprise a conductor plane, a dielectric layer, an inductor/capacitor inducing build-up via and a conductor layer. There is a conducting material in the inductor/capacitor inducing build-up via and a fist end thereof is in contact with the conductor plane. The length of the inductor inducing build-up via is larger than one fourth of a signal wavelength while the length of the conductor inducing build-up via is smaller than one fourth of a signal wavelength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2007
    Assignee: Advanced Semiconductor Engineering Inc.
    Inventors: Sung-Mao Wu, Chi-Tsung Chiu, Chih-Pin Hung
  • Publication number: 20070080431
    Abstract: A lead frame package structure with high density of lead pins arrangement is formed. The lead frame structure includes a die, a plurality of first lead pins and a plurality of second lead pins, wherein the first lead pins and the second lead pins are positioned on at least one side of the die, and are electrically connected to the die. The first lead pins and the second lead pins are selected from a group consisting of J-leads, L-leads and I-leads, and terminals of the first lead pins and terminals of the second lead pins are staggered so that the high density of lead pins arrangement is formed without risking a short circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2005
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventors: Chih-Pin Hung, In-De Ou
  • Patent number: 7060595
    Abstract: A circuit substrate includes a board, a plurality of metal layers and an insulator. The board has a plurality of conductive traces layers and a via formed therein. The metal layers are formed on the inner wall of the via and each of the metal layers is electrically connected to its corresponding conductive traces layer. The via is filled with the insulator so that each of the metal layers is electrically isolated from each other. In addition, this invention also provides a fabrication method of the circuit substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Assignee: Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: In-De Ou, Chih-Pin Hung, Chia-Shang Chen, Kuang-Hua Lin, Shin-Hua Chao