Patents by Inventor Chin-Yu Ku

Chin-Yu Ku 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: 12266593
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate, at least one via, a liner layer and a conductive layer. The substrate includes an electronic circuitry. The at least one via passes through the substrate. The at least one via includes a plurality of concave portions on a sidewall thereof. The liner layer fills in the plurality of concave portions of the at least one via. The conductive layer is disposed on the sidewall of the at least one via, covers the liner layer, and extends onto a surface of the substrate. The thickness of the conductive layer on the sidewall of the at least one via is varied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2025
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Ting-Li Yang, Wen-Hsiung Lu, Jhao-Yi Wang, Fu Wei Liu, Chin-Yu Ku
  • Patent number: 12209013
    Abstract: A method includes bonding a supporting substrate to a semiconductor substrate of a wafer. A bonding layer is between, and is bonded to both of, the supporting substrate and the semiconductor substrate. A first etching process is performed to etch the supporting substrate and to form an opening, which penetrates through the supporting substrate and stops on the bonding layer. The opening has substantially straight edges. The bonding layer is then etched. A second etching process is performed to extend the opening down into the semiconductor substrate. A bottom portion of the opening is curved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jhao-Yi Wang, Chin-Yu Ku, Wen-Hsiung Lu, Lung-Kai Mao, Ming-Da Cheng
  • Publication number: 20240383744
    Abstract: A method includes bonding a supporting substrate to a semiconductor substrate of a wafer. A bonding layer is between, and is bonded to both of, the supporting substrate and the semiconductor substrate. A first etching process is performed to etch the supporting substrate and to form an opening, which penetrates through the supporting substrate and stops on the bonding layer. The opening has substantially straight edges. The bonding layer is then etched. A second etching process is performed to extend the opening down into the semiconductor substrate. A bottom portion of the opening is curved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2024
    Publication date: November 21, 2024
    Inventors: Jhao-Yi Wang, Chin-Yu Ku, Wen-Hsiung Lu, Lung-Kai Mao, Ming-Da Cheng
  • Patent number: 12134557
    Abstract: A method includes bonding a supporting substrate to a semiconductor substrate of a wafer. A bonding layer is between, and is bonded to both of, the supporting substrate and the semiconductor substrate. A first etching process is performed to etch the supporting substrate and to form an opening, which penetrates through the supporting substrate and stops on the bonding layer. The opening has substantially straight edges. The bonding layer is then etched. A second etching process is performed to extend the opening down into the semiconductor substrate. A bottom portion of the opening is curved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2024
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jhao-Yi Wang, Chin-Yu Ku, Wen-Hsiung Lu, Lung-Kai Mao, Ming-Da Cheng
  • Publication number: 20240363676
    Abstract: A semiconductor device structure is provided. The semiconductor device structure includes a substrate and a magnetic element over the substrate. The magnetic element has multiple sub-layers, and each sub-layer is wider than another sub-layer above it. The semiconductor device structure also includes an isolation layer extending exceeding edges the magnetic element, and the isolation layer contains a polymer material. The semiconductor device structure further includes a conductive line over the isolation layer and extending exceeding the edges of the magnetic element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2024
    Publication date: October 31, 2024
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chi-Cheng CHEN, Wei-Li HUANG, Chun-Yi WU, Kuang-Yi WU, Hon-Lin HUANG, Chih-Hung SU, Chin-Yu KU, Chen-Shien CHEN
  • Publication number: 20240297138
    Abstract: Package structures and methods for manufacturing the same are provided. The package structure includes a first substrate and through vias formed through the first substrate. The package further includes redistribution layers formed over the first substrate and connected to the through vias and a first pillar layer formed over the redistribution layers. The package further includes a first barrier layer formed over the first pillar layer and a first cap layer formed over the first barrier layer. The package further includes an underfill layer formed over the redistribution layers and surrounding the first pillar layer, the first barrier layer, and the first cap layer. In addition, the first barrier layer has a first protruding portion laterally extending outside a first sidewall surface of the first pillar layer and a second sidewall surface of the first cap layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2024
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Cheng-Hung CHEN, Yu-Nu HSU, Chun-Chen LIU, Heng-Chi HUANG, Chien-Chen LI, Shih-Yen CHEN, Cheng-Nan HSIEH, Kuo-Chio LIU, Chen-Shien CHEN, Chin-Yu KU, Te-Hsun PANG, Yuan-Feng WU, Sen-Chi CHIANG
  • Patent number: 12074193
    Abstract: A semiconductor device structure is provided. The semiconductor device structure includes a substrate and a magnetic element over the substrate. The semiconductor device structure also includes an isolation layer extending exceeding edges the magnetic element. The isolation layer contains a polymer material. The semiconductor device structure further includes a conductive line over the isolation layer and extending exceeding the edges of the magnetic element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2024
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chi-Cheng Chen, Wei-Li Huang, Chun-Yi Wu, Kuang-Yi Wu, Hon-Lin Huang, Chih-Hung Su, Chin-Yu Ku, Chen-Shien Chen
  • Publication number: 20240161998
    Abstract: A deflecting plate includes a silicon-on-insulator (SOI) substrate. The SOI substrate includes: an insulator layer having a top surface and a bottom surface; a device layer coupled to the insulator layer at the top surface, wherein multiple deflecting apertures are disposed in the device layer, each of which extending from a top open end to a bottom open end through the device layer, and wherein the bottom open end is coplanar with the top surface of the insulator layer; and a handle substrate coupled to the insulator layer at the bottom surface, wherein a cavity is disposed in the handle substrate and extends from a cavity open end to a cavity bottom wall, and wherein the bottom wall is coplanar with the top surface of the insulator layer, such that the bottom open end of each deflecting aperture is exposed to the cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2023
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Inventors: Cheng-Hsien Chou, Yung-Lung Lin, Chun Liang Chen, Kuan-Liang Liu, Chin-Yu Ku, Jong-Yuh Chang
  • Patent number: 11984419
    Abstract: Package structures and methods for manufacturing the same are provided. The package structure includes a first bump structure formed over a first substrate. The first bump structure includes a first pillar layer formed over the first substrate and a first barrier layer formed over the first pillar layer. In addition, the first barrier layer has a first protruding portion laterally extending outside a first edge of the first pillar layer. The package structure further includes a second bump structure bonded to the first bump structure through a solder joint. In addition, the second bump structure includes a second pillar layer formed over a second substrate and a second barrier layer formed over the second pillar layer. The first protruding portion of the first barrier layer is spaced apart from the solder joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Cheng-Hung Chen, Yu-Nu Hsu, Chun-Chen Liu, Heng-Chi Huang, Chien-Chen Li, Shih-Yen Chen, Cheng-Nan Hsieh, Kuo-Chio Liu, Chen-Shien Chen, Chin-Yu Ku, Te-Hsun Pang, Yuan-Feng Wu, Sen-Chi Chiang
  • Patent number: 11942398
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate, at least one via, a liner layer and a conductive layer. The substrate includes an electronic circuitry. The at least one via passes through the substrate. The at least one via includes a plurality of concave portions on a sidewall thereof. The liner layer fills in the plurality of concave portions of the at least one via. The conductive layer is disposed on the sidewall of the at least one via, covers the liner layer, and extends onto a surface of the substrate. The thickness of the conductive layer on the sidewall of the at least one via is varied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Ting-Li Yang, Wen-Hsiung Lu, Jhao-Yi Wang, Fu Wei Liu, Chin-Yu Ku
  • Patent number: 11908885
    Abstract: A semiconductor device structure is provided. The semiconductor device structure includes a substrate and a magnetic element over the substrate. The semiconductor device structure also includes an isolation element over the magnetic element. The i magnetic element is wider than the isolation element. The semiconductor device structure further includes a conductive line over the isolation element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chin-Yu Ku, Chi-Cheng Chen, Hon-Lin Huang, Wei-Li Huang, Chun-Yi Wu, Chen-Shien Chen
  • Publication number: 20240047397
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate, one or more wiring layers disposed over the substrate, a passivation layer disposed over the one or more wiring layers, a first conductive layer disposed over the passivation layer, a second conductive layer disposed over the first conductive layer, an isolation structure formed in the first and second conductive layers to isolate a part of the first and second conductive layers, and a first metal pad disposed over the isolation structure and the part of the first and second conductive layers. In one or more of the foregoing or following embodiments, the semiconductor device further includes a second metal pad disposed over the second conductive layer and electrically isolated from the first metal pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: Bo-Yu CHIU, Pei-Wei LEE, Fu Wei LIU, Yun-Chung WU, Hao Chun YANG, Chin-Yu KU, Ming-Da CHENG, Ming-Ji LII
  • Publication number: 20240034619
    Abstract: A method includes forming an interconnect structure over a semiconductor substrate. The interconnect structure includes a plurality of dielectric layers, and the interconnect structure and the semiconductor substrate are in a wafer. A plurality of metal pads are formed over the interconnect structure. A plurality of through-holes are formed to penetrate through the wafer. The plurality of through-holes include top portions penetrating through the interconnect structure, and middle portions underlying and joining to the top portions. The middle portions are wider than respective ones of the top portions. A metal layer is formed to electrically connect to the plurality of metal pads. The metal layer extends into the top portions of the plurality of through-holes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventors: Pei-Wei Lee, Fu Wei Liu, Szu-Hsien Lee, Yun-Chung Wu, Chin-Yu Ku, Ming-Da Cheng, Ming -Ji Lii
  • Publication number: 20240017988
    Abstract: A method includes bonding a supporting substrate to a semiconductor substrate of a wafer. A bonding layer is between, and is bonded to both of, the supporting substrate and the semiconductor substrate. A first etching process is performed to etch the supporting substrate and to form an opening, which penetrates through the supporting substrate and stops on the bonding layer. The opening has substantially straight edges. The bonding layer is then etched. A second etching process is performed to extend the opening down into the semiconductor substrate. A bottom portion of the opening is curved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2023
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Inventors: Jhao-Yi Wang, Chin-Yu Ku, Wen-Hsiung Lu, Lung-Kai Mao, Ming-Da Cheng
  • Publication number: 20240014105
    Abstract: A semiconductor device and a method of forming the same are provided. The semiconductor device includes at least one substrate and an interconnection structure. The at least one substrate has a cavity partially defined by an inner sidewall of the at least one substrate and a channel disposed at a bottom of the at least one substrate. The channel laterally penetrates through the at least one substrate. The interconnections structure is disposed over the substrate, and the interconnection structure has a through hole penetrating through the interconnection structure. The through hole, the cavity and the channel are in spatial communication with each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yung-Sheng Lin, Cheng-Lung Yang, Chin-Yu Ku, Ming-Da Cheng, Wen-Hsiung Lu, Tang-Wei Huang, Fu Wei Liu
  • Patent number: 11855007
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a semiconductor device, a plurality of through semiconductor vias (TSV), a first seal ring, and a second seal ring. The TSVs are in the semiconductor device. Each of the TSVs has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The first seal ring is located in proximity to an edge of the semiconductor structure and is physically connected to the first surface of each of the TSVs. The second seal ring is physically connected to the second surface of each of the TSVs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Rung-De Wang, Chen-Hsun Liu, Chin-Yu Ku, Te-Hsun Pang, Chia-Hua Wang, Pei-Shing Tsai, Po-Chang Lin
  • Publication number: 20230395468
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate, at least one via, a liner layer and a conductive layer. The substrate includes an electronic circuitry. The at least one via passes through the substrate. The at least one via includes a plurality of concave portions on a sidewall thereof. The liner layer fills in the plurality of concave portions of the at least one via. The conductive layer is disposed on the sidewall of the at least one via, covers the liner layer, and extends onto a surface of the substrate. The thickness of the conductive layer on the sidewall of the at least one via is varied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Ting-Li Yang, Wen-Hsiung Lu, Jhao-Yi Wang, Fu Wei Liu, Chin-Yu Ku
  • Publication number: 20230361156
    Abstract: A semiconductor device structure is provided. The semiconductor device structure includes a substrate and a magnetic element over the substrate. The semiconductor device structure also includes an isolation element partially covering the magnetic element. The semiconductor device structure further includes a conductive feature over the isolation element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chi-Cheng CHEN, Wei-Li HUANG, Chien-Chih KUO, Hon-Lin HUANG, Chin-Yu KU, Chen-Shien CHEN
  • Patent number: 11769716
    Abstract: A semiconductor device and method of forming the same are provided. The semiconductor device includes at least one substrate and an interconnection structure. The at least one substrate has a cavity partially defined by an inner sidewall of the at least one substrate and a channel disposed at a bottom of the at least one substrate. The channel laterally penetrates through the at least one substrate. The interconnections structure is disposed over the substrate, and the interconnection structure has a through hole penetrating through the interconnection structure. The through hole, the cavity and the channel are in spatial communication with each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yung-Sheng Lin, Cheng-Lung Yang, Chin-Yu Ku, Ming-Da Cheng, Wen-Hsiung Lu, Tang-Wei Huang, Fu Wei Liu
  • Patent number: 11749711
    Abstract: A semiconductor device structure is provided. The semiconductor device structure includes a semiconductor substrate and a magnetic element over the semiconductor substrate. The semiconductor device structure also includes an adhesive element between the magnetic element and the substrate. The adhesive element extends exceeding opposite edges of the magnetic element. The semiconductor device structure further includes an isolation element extending exceeding the opposite edges of the magnetic element. The isolation element partially covers a top surface of the magnetic element. In addition, the semiconductor device structure includes a conductive line over the isolation element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chi-Cheng Chen, Wei-Li Huang, Chien-Chih Kuo, Hon-Lin Huang, Chin-Yu Ku, Chen-Shien Chen