Patents by Inventor Ching-Fu Chang

Ching-Fu Chang 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: 20180350784
    Abstract: An embodiment is a structure including a first package including a first die, and a molding compound at least laterally encapsulating the first die, a second package bonded to the first package with a first set of conductive connectors, the second package comprising a second die, and an underfill between the first package and the second package and surrounding the first set of conductive connectors, the underfill having a first portion extending up along a sidewall of the second package, the first portion having a first sidewall, the first sidewall having a curved portion and a planar portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Hsi-Kuei Cheng, Ching Fu Chang, Chih-Kang Han, Hsin-Chieh Huang
  • Patent number: 10128182
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a substrate; a die disposed over the substrate, and including a die pad, a conductive via disposed over the die pad and a dielectric material surrounding the conductive via; a molding disposed over the substrate and surrounding the die; a lower dielectric layer disposed nearer the substrate and over the dielectric material and the molding; and an upper dielectric layer disposed further the substrate and over the lower dielectric layer, wherein a material content ratio in the upper dielectric layer is substantially greater than that in the lower dielectric layer, and the material content ratio substantially inversely affects a mechanical strength of the upper dielectric layer and the lower dielectric layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.
    Inventors: Hsi-Kuei Cheng, Chih-Kang Han, Ching-Fu Chang, Hsin-Chieh Huang
  • Patent number: 10109589
    Abstract: An integrated fan-out package including a die attach film, an integrated circuit component, an insulating encapsulation, and a redistribution circuit structure is provided. The integrated circuit component is disposed on the die attach film and includes a plurality of conductive terminals. The die attach film includes an uplifted edge which raises toward sidewalls of the integrated circuit component. The insulating encapsulation encapsulates the uplifted edge and the integrated circuit component. The redistribution circuit structure is disposed on the integrated circuit component and the insulating encapsulation, and the redistribution circuit structure is electrically connected to the conductive terminals of the integrated circuit component. A method of fabricating the integrated fan-out package are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ming-Yen Chiu, Ching-Fu Chang, Hsin-Chieh Huang
  • Patent number: 10037961
    Abstract: An integrated fan-out package including an integrated circuit, an insulating encapsulation, a plurality of conductive through vias, and a redistribution circuit structure is provided. The integrated circuit includes a plurality of conductive terminals. The insulating encapsulation encapsulates sidewalls of the integrated circuit. The conductive through vias penetrate in the insulating encapsulation. The redistribution circuit structure is disposed on the integrated circuit, the conductive through vias and the insulating encapsulation. The redistribution conductive layer is electrically connected to the conductive terminals and the conductive through vias. A plurality of first contact surfaces of the conductive terminals and a plurality of second contact surfaces of the conductive through vias are in contact with the redistribution circuit structure, and a roughness of the first contact surfaces and the second contact surfaces ranges from 100 angstroms to 500 angstroms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ming-Yen Chiu, Ching-Fu Chang, Hsin-Chieh Huang
  • Publication number: 20180204780
    Abstract: A method includes forming a polymer layer covering a metal via in a wafer, grooving the wafer to form a trench, wherein the trench extends from a top surface of the polymer layer into the wafer, and performing a die-saw on the wafer to separate the wafer into a plurality of device dies. A kerf passes through the trench. One of the device dies is placed over a carrier. An encapsulating material is dispensed over and around the device die. The method further includes pressing and curing the encapsulating material. After the encapsulating material is cured, a sidewall of the polymer layer is tilted. A planarization is performed on the encapsulating material until the polymer layer and the metal via are exposed. A redistribution line is formed over and electrically coupled to the metal via.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2018
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Inventors: Ming-Yen Chiu, Hsin-Chieh Huang, Ching Fu Chang
  • Publication number: 20180174937
    Abstract: A method includes forming a first polymer layer to cover a metal pad of a wafer, and patterning the first polymer layer to form a first opening. A first sidewall of the first polymer layer exposed to the first opening has a first tilt angle where the first sidewall is in contact with the metal pad. The method further includes forming a metal pillar in the first opening, sawing the wafer to generate a device die, encapsulating the device die in an encapsulating material, performing a planarization to reveal the metal pillar, forming a second polymer layer over the encapsulating material and the device die, and patterning the second polymer layer to form a second opening. The metal pillar is exposed through the second opening. A second sidewall of the second polymer layer exposed to the second opening has a second tilt angle greater than the first tilt angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2018
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Hsi-Kuei Cheng, Ching Fu Chang, Chih-Kang Han, Hsin-Chieh Huang
  • Patent number: 9941216
    Abstract: A conductive pattern including a teardrop shaped portion, a routing line, and a connection portion is provided. The routing line links to the teardrop shaped portion through the connection portion, and a width of the connection portion decreases along an extending direction from the teardrop shaped portion to the routing line. Furthermore, an integrated fan-out package including the above-mentioned conductive pattern is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ming-Yen Chiu, Ching-Fu Chang, Chien-Chia Chiu, Hsin-Chieh Huang, Tsung-Shu Lin, Pei-Ti Yu
  • Publication number: 20180096943
    Abstract: An integrated fan-out package including a die attach film, an integrated circuit component, an insulating encapsulation, and a redistribution circuit structure is provided. The integrated circuit component is disposed on the die attach film and includes a plurality of conductive terminals. The die attach film includes an uplifted edge which raises toward sidewalls of the integrated circuit component. The insulating encapsulation encapsulates the uplifted edge and the integrated circuit component. The redistribution circuit structure is disposed on the integrated circuit component and the insulating encapsulation, and the redistribution circuit structure is electrically connected to the conductive terminals of the integrated circuit component. A method of fabricating the integrated fan-out package are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2017
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ming-Yen Chiu, Ching-Fu Chang, Hsin-Chieh Huang
  • Publication number: 20180096939
    Abstract: A package structure is provided. The package structure includes a molding compound. The package structure also includes an integrated circuit chip having a chip edge in the molding compound. The package structure further includes a passivation layer below the integrated circuit chip and the molding compound. In addition, the package structure includes a redistribution layer in the passivation layer. The package structure also includes first bumps electrically connected to the integrated circuit chip through the redistribution layer. The first bumps are inside the chip edge and arranged along the chip edge. The package structure further includes second bumps electrically connected to the integrated circuit chip through the redistribution layer. The second bumps are outside the chip edge and arranged along the chip edge. The first bumps are next to the second bumps. The first and second bumps are spaced apart from the chip edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2016
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Inventors: Ming-Yen CHIU, Hsin-Chieh HUANG, Ching-Fu CHANG
  • Publication number: 20180096942
    Abstract: An integrated fan-out package including a die attach film, an integrated circuit component, an insulating encapsulation, and a redistribution circuit structure is provided. The integrated circuit component is disposed on the die attach film and includes a plurality of conductive terminals. The die attach film includes an uplifted edge which raises toward sidewalls of the integrated circuit component. The insulating encapsulation encapsulates the uplifted edge and the integrated circuit component. The redistribution circuit structure is disposed on the integrated circuit component and the insulating encapsulation, and the redistribution circuit structure is electrically connected to the conductive terminals of the integrated circuit component. A method of fabricating the integrated fan-out package are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2017
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ming-Yen Chiu, Ching-Fu Chang, Hsin-Chieh Huang
  • Publication number: 20180082988
    Abstract: An embodiment is a structure including a first package including a first die, and a molding compound at least laterally encapsulating the first die, a second package bonded to the first package with a first set of conductive connectors, the second package comprising a second die, and an underfill between the first package and the second package and surrounding the first set of conductive connectors, the underfill having a first portion extending up along a sidewall of the second package, the first portion having a first sidewall, the first sidewall having a curved portion and a planar portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2016
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Inventors: Hsi-Kuei Cheng, Ching Fu Chang, Chih-Kang Han, Hsin-Chieh Huang
  • Publication number: 20180082917
    Abstract: A method includes forming a first polymer layer to cover a metal pad of a wafer, and patterning the first polymer layer to form a first opening. A first sidewall of the first polymer layer exposed to the first opening has a first tilt angle where the first sidewall is in contact with the metal pad. The method further includes forming a metal pillar in the first opening, sawing the wafer to generate a device die, encapsulating the device die in an encapsulating material, performing a planarization to reveal the metal pillar, forming a second polymer layer over the encapsulating material and the device die, and patterning the second polymer layer to form a second opening. The metal pillar is exposed through the second opening. A second sidewall of the second polymer layer exposed to the second opening has a second tilt angle greater than the first tilt angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2016
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Inventors: Hsi-Kuei Cheng, Ching Fu Chang, Chih-Kang Han, Hsin-Chieh Huang
  • Patent number: 9922895
    Abstract: A method includes forming a polymer layer covering a metal via in a wafer, grooving the wafer to form a trench, wherein the trench extends from a top surface of the polymer layer into the wafer, and performing a die-saw on the wafer to separate the wafer into a plurality of device dies. A kerf passes through the trench. One of the device dies is placed over a carrier. An encapsulating material is dispensed over and around the device die. The method further includes pressing and curing the encapsulating material. After the encapsulating material is cured, a sidewall of the polymer layer is tilted. A planarization is performed on the encapsulating material until the polymer layer and the metal via are exposed. A redistribution line is formed over and electrically coupled to the metal via.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Ming-Yen Chiu, Hsin-Chieh Huang, Ching Fu Chang
  • Patent number: 9922896
    Abstract: A method includes forming a first polymer layer to cover a metal pad of a wafer, and patterning the first polymer layer to form a first opening. A first sidewall of the first polymer layer exposed to the first opening has a first tilt angle where the first sidewall is in contact with the metal pad. The method further includes forming a metal pillar in the first opening, sawing the wafer to generate a device die, encapsulating the device die in an encapsulating material, performing a planarization to reveal the metal pillar, forming a second polymer layer over the encapsulating material and the device die, and patterning the second polymer layer to form a second opening. The metal pillar is exposed through the second opening. A second sidewall of the second polymer layer exposed to the second opening has a second tilt angle greater than the first tilt angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Hsi-Kuei Cheng, Ching Fu Chang, Chih-Kang Han, Hsin-Chieh Huang
  • Publication number: 20180076129
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a substrate; a die disposed over the substrate, and including a die pad, a conductive via disposed over the die pad and a dielectric material surrounding the conductive via; a molding disposed over the substrate and surrounding the die; a lower dielectric layer disposed nearer the substrate and over the dielectric material and the molding; and an upper dielectric layer disposed further the substrate and over the lower dielectric layer, wherein a material content ratio in the upper dielectric layer is substantially greater than that in the lower dielectric layer, and the material content ratio substantially inversely affects a mechanical strength of the upper dielectric layer and the lower dielectric layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2017
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventors: HSI-KUEI CHENG, CHIH-KANG HAN, CHING-FU CHANG, HSIN-CHIEH HUANG
  • Publication number: 20180025986
    Abstract: A semiconductor device including an integrated circuit, a protection layer, and a conductive via is provided. The integrated circuit includes at least one conductive pad. The protection layer covers the integrated circuit. The protection layer includes a contact opening, and the conductive pad is exposed by the contact opening of the protection layer. The conductive via is embedded in the contact opening of the protection layer, and the conductive via is electrically connected to the conductive pad through the contact opening. A method of fabricating the above-mentioned semiconductor device and an integrated fan-out package including the above-mentioned semiconductor device are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2016
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ming-Yen Chiu, Ching-Fu Chang, Hsin-Chieh Huang
  • Patent number: 9837359
    Abstract: An integrated fan-out package including a die attach film, an integrated circuit component, an insulating encapsulation, and a redistribution circuit structure is provided. The integrated circuit component is disposed on the die attach film and includes a plurality of conductive terminals. The die attach film includes an uplifted edge which raises toward sidewalls of the integrated circuit component. The insulating encapsulation encapsulates the uplifted edge and the integrated circuit component. The redistribution circuit structure is disposed on the integrated circuit component and the insulating encapsulation, and the redistribution circuit structure is electrically connected to the conductive terminals of the integrated circuit component. A method of fabricating the integrated fan-out package are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ming-Yen Chiu, Ching-Fu Chang, Hsin-Chieh Huang
  • Publication number: 20170345762
    Abstract: A conductive pattern including a teardrop shaped portion, a routing line, and a connection portion is provided. The routing line links to the teardrop shaped portion through the connection portion, and a width of the connection portion decreases along an extending direction from the teardrop shaped portion to the routing line. Furthermore, an integrated fan-out package including the above-mentioned conductive pattern is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2016
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ming-Yen Chiu, Ching-Fu Chang, Chien-Chia Chiu, Hsin-Chieh Huang, Tsung-Shu Lin, Pei-Ti Yu
  • Publication number: 20170338196
    Abstract: An integrated fan-out package including an integrated circuit, an insulating encapsulation, a plurality of conductive through vias, and a redistribution circuit structure is provided. The integrated circuit includes a plurality of conductive terminals. The insulating encapsulation encapsulates sidewalls of the integrated circuit. The conductive through vias penetrate in the insulating encapsulation. The redistribution circuit structure is disposed on the integrated circuit, the conductive through vias and the insulating encapsulation. The redistribution conductive layer is electrically connected to the conductive terminals and the conductive through vias. A plurality of first contact surfaces of the conductive terminals and a plurality of second contact surfaces of the conductive through vias are in contact with the redistribution circuit structure, and a roughness of the first contact surfaces and the second contact surfaces ranges from 100 angstroms to 500 angstroms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2016
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Inventors: Ming-Yen Chiu, Ching-Fu Chang, Hsin-Chieh Huang
  • Publication number: 20170323840
    Abstract: A method includes forming a polymer layer covering a metal via in a wafer, grooving the wafer to form a trench, wherein the trench extends from a top surface of the polymer layer into the wafer, and performing a die-saw on the wafer to separate the wafer into a plurality of device dies. A kerf passes through the trench. One of the device dies is placed over a carrier. An encapsulating material is dispensed over and around the device die. The method further includes pressing and curing the encapsulating material. After the encapsulating material is cured, a sidewall of the polymer layer is tilted. A planarization is performed on the encapsulating material until the polymer layer and the metal via are exposed. A redistribution line is formed over and electrically coupled to the metal via.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2016
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Ming-Yen Chiu, Hsin-Chieh Huang, Ching Fu Chang