Patents by Inventor Ching-Hua Hsieh

Ching-Hua Hsieh 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: 20210217728
    Abstract: A semiconductor package structure includes a plurality of first dies spaced from each other, a molding layer between the first dies, a second die over the plurality of first dies and the molding layer, and an adhesive layer between the plurality of first dies and the second die, and between the molding layer and the second die. A first interface between the adhesive layer and the molding layer and a second interface between the adhesive layer and the plurality of first dies are at different levels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Inventors: JENG-NAN HUNG, CHUN-HUI YU, KUO-CHUNG YEE, YI-DA TSAI, WEI-HUNG LIN, MING-DA CHENG, CHING-HUA HSIEH
  • Publication number: 20210202562
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes electric integrated circuit dies, photoelectric integrated circuit dies, and an inter-chip waveguide. The electric integrated circuit dies are laterally encapsulated by a first insulating encapsulant. The photoelectric integrated circuit dies are laterally encapsulated by a second insulating encapsulant. Each one of photoelectric integrated circuit dies includes an optical input/output terminal. The inter-chip waveguide is disposed over the second insulating encapsulant, wherein the photoelectric integrated circuit dies are optically communicated with each other through the inter-chip waveguide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2020
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chia-Lun Chang, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chung-Hao Tsai, Chung-Shi Liu, Chuei-Tang Wang, Hsiu-Jen Lin
  • Publication number: 20210202358
    Abstract: A device may include a first package and a second package where the first package has a warped shape. First connectors attached to a redistribution structure of the first package include a spacer embedded therein. Second connectors attached to the redistribution structure are fee from the spacer, the spacer of the first connectors keeping a minimum distance between the first package and the second package during attaching the first package to the second package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2019
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Inventors: Chih-Chiang Tsao, Chao-Wei Chiu, Hsuan-Ting Kuo, Chia-Lun Chang, Cheng-Shiuan Wong, Hsiu-Jen Lin, Ching-Hua Hsieh
  • Patent number: 11049832
    Abstract: A method for forming a package structure is provided. The method includes forming a protective layer to surround a semiconductor die and forming a conductive structure over the protective layer. The method also includes disposing a polymer-containing material over the protective layer to partially surround the conductive structure. The method further includes curing the polymer-containing material to form a warpage-control element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hao-Jan Pei, Chih-Chiang Tsao, Wei-Yu Chen, Hsiu-Jen Lin, Ming-Da Cheng, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chung-Shi Liu
  • Publication number: 20210193589
    Abstract: Provided is a package structure, including a die, a plurality of through vias, an encapsulant, a plurality of first connectors, a warpage control material and a protection material. The plurality of through vias are disposed around the die. The encapsulant laterally encapsulate the die and the plurality of through vias. The plurality of first connectors are electrically connected to the plurality of through vias. The warpage control material is disposed over a first surface of the die. The protection material is disposed over the encapsulant, around the plurality of first connectors and the warpage control material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hao-Jan Pei, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Hsiu-Jen Lin, Wei-Yu Chen, Chia-Shen Cheng, Chih-Chiang Tsao, Jen-Jui Yu, Cheng-Shiuan Wong
  • Publication number: 20210193544
    Abstract: Three-dimensional integrated circuit (3DIC) structures and methods of forming the same are provided. A 3DIC structure includes a semiconductor package, a first package substrate, a molded underfill layer and a thermal interface material. The semiconductor package is disposed over and electrically connected to the first package substrate through a plurality of first bumps. The semiconductor package includes at least one semiconductor die and an encapsulation layer aside the semiconductor die. The molded underfill layer surrounds the plurality of first bumps and a sidewall of the semiconductor package, and has a substantially planar top surface. The CTE of the molded underfill layer is different from the CTE of the encapsulation layer of the semiconductor package. The thermal interface material is disposed over the semiconductor package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chia-Min Lin, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chih-Wei Lin, Sheng-Hsiang Chiu, Sheng-Feng Weng, Yao-Tong Lai
  • Patent number: 11031376
    Abstract: A chip package including a first semiconductor die, conductive pillars, a dielectric structure, a second semiconductor die and insulating encapsulant is provided. The first semiconductor die includes a top surface having a first region and a second region. The conductive pillars are disposed over the second region of the first semiconductor die. The dielectric structure includes a first support portion disposed on the first region of the semiconductor die, and a second support portion physically separated from the first semiconductor die. The second semiconductor die is stacked over the first support portion and the second support portion, and is electrically connected to the first semiconductor die through the conductive pillars. The insulating encapsulant encapsulates the first semiconductor die, the second semiconductor die, the dielectric structure and the conductive pillars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Hsaing-Pin Kuan, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chih-Wei Lin, Ching-Yao Lin, Chun-Yen Lan, Kai-Ming Chiang
  • Patent number: 11002927
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a package structure including an electro-optical circuit board, a fanout package disposed over the electro-optical circuit board is provided. The electro-optical circuit board includes an optical waveguide. The fanout package includes a first optical input/output portion, a second optical input/output portion and a plurality of electrical input/output terminals electrically connected to the electro-optical circuit board. The first optical input/output portion is optically coupled to the second optical input/output portion through the optical waveguide of the electro-optical circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chia-Lun Chang, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Cheng-Ting Chen, Hsiu-Jen Lin, Hsuan-Ting Kuo, Chia-Shen Cheng, Chih-Chiang Tsao
  • Patent number: 10978370
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a die embedded in a molding material, the die having die connectors on a first side; a first redistribution structure at the first side of the die, the first redistribution structure being electrically coupled to the die through the die connectors; a second redistribution structure at a second side of the die opposing the first side; and a thermally conductive material in the second redistribution structure, the die being interposed between the thermally conductive material and the first redistribution structure, the thermally conductive material extending through the second redistribution structure, and the thermally conductive material being electrically isolated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Hao-Jan Pei, Wei-Yu Chen, Chia-Shen Cheng, Chih-Chiang Tsao, Cheng-Ting Chen, Chia-Lun Chang, Chih-Wei Lin, Hsiu-Jen Lin, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chung-Shi Liu
  • Patent number: 10971475
    Abstract: A semiconductor package structure includes a plurality of first dies spaced from each other, a molding layer between the first dies, a second die over the plurality of first dies and the molding layer, and an adhesive layer between the plurality of first dies and the second die, and between the molding layer and the second die. A first interface between the adhesive layer and the molding layer and a second interface between the adhesive layer and the plurality of first dies are at different levels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.
    Inventors: Jeng-Nan Hung, Chun-Hui Yu, Kuo-Chung Yee, Yi-Da Tsai, Wei-Hung Lin, Ming-Da Cheng, Ching-Hua Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20210098384
    Abstract: Package structures and methods for forming the same are provided. The package structure includes an integrated circuit die and a package layer surrounding the integrated circuit die. The package structure also includes a redistribution structure over the package layer and electrically connected to the integrated circuit die. The redistribution structure includes a passivation layer and a conductive layer formed in the passivation layer. The integrated circuit die further includes a connector formed over the conductive layer and covered a top surface of the passivation layer. In addition, a bottom surface of the connector and a top surface of the connector are both wider than a neck portion of the connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2020
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Yi-Da TSAI, Cheng-Ping LIN, Wei-Hung LIN, Chih-Wei LIN, Ming-Da CHENG, Ching-Hua HSIEH, Chung-Shi LIU
  • Publication number: 20210098395
    Abstract: A package structure includes a semiconductor die, an insulating encapsulant, a first redistribution layer, a second redistribution layer, antenna elements and a first insulating film. The insulating encapsulant is encapsulating the at least one semiconductor die, the insulating encapsulant has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The first redistribution layer is disposed on the first surface of the insulating encapsulant. The second redistribution layer is disposed on the second surface of the insulating encapsulant. The antenna elements are located over the second redistribution layer. The first insulating film is disposed in between the second redistribution layer and the antenna elements, wherein the first insulating film comprises a resin rich region and a filler rich region, the resin rich region is located in between the filler rich region and the second redistribution layer and separating the filler rich region from the second redistribution layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2020
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Cheng-Yu Kuo, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chen-Hua Yu, Chung-Shi Liu, Yi-Yang Lei, Wei-Jie Huang
  • Publication number: 20210066269
    Abstract: Semiconductor packages are provided. The semiconductor package includes a first redistribution layer structure, a photonic integrated circuit, an electronic integrated circuit, a waveguide and a memory. The photonic integrated circuit is disposed over and electrically connected to the first redistribution layer structure, and includes an optical transceiver and an optical coupler. The electronic integrated circuit is disposed over and electrically connected to the first redistribution layer structure. The waveguide is optically coupled to the optical coupler. The memory is electrically connected to the electronic integrated circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2020
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sheng-Chieh Yang, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chih-Wei Lin, Yu-Hao Chen
  • Publication number: 20210057298
    Abstract: A semiconductor package including a semiconductor die, a molding compound and a redistribution structure is provided. The molding compound laterally wraps around the semiconductor die, wherein the molding compound includes a base material and a first filler particle and a second filler particle embedded in the base material. The first filler particle has a first recess located in a top surface of the first filler particle, and the second filler particle has at least one hollow void therein. The redistribution structure is disposed on the semiconductor die and the molding compound, wherein the redistribution structure has a polymer dielectric layer. The polymer dielectric layer includes a body portion and a first protruding portion protruding from the body portion, wherein the body portion is in contact with the base material and the top surface of the first filler particle, and the first protruding portion fits with the first recess of the first filler particle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2019
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yi-Da Tsai, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chih-Wei Lin, Tsai-Tsung Tsai, Sheng-Chieh Yang, Chia-Min Lin
  • Publication number: 20210057259
    Abstract: A manufacturing method of a semiconductor device includes the following steps. A semiconductor wafer having an active side and a back side opposite to the active side is provided. A plurality of conductive bumps are provided on the active side. A protection film is laminated on the active side, wherein the protection film includes a dielectric film covering the plurality of conductive bumps and a cover film covering the dielectric film. A thinning process is performed on the back side to form a thinned semiconductor wafer. The cover film is removed from the dielectric film. A singularization process is performed on the thinned semiconductor wafer with the dielectric film to form a plurality of semiconductor devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2019
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sheng-Chieh Yang, Shing-Chao Chen, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chih-Wei Lin
  • Patent number: 10903090
    Abstract: A method of forming a package structure includes the following processes. A die is attached to a polymer layer. An encapsulant is formed over the polymer layer to encapsulate sidewalls of the die. A RDL structure is formed on the encapsulant and the die. A conductive terminal is electrically connected to the die through the RDL structure. A light transmitting film is formed on the polymer layer. An alignment process is performed, and the alignment process uses an optical equipment to see through the light transmitting film to capture the alignment information included in the polymer layer. A singulating process is performed to singulate the package structure according to the alignment information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Cheng-Ting Chen, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Hsiu-Jen Lin, Hao-Jan Pei, Wei-Yu Chen, Chia-Lun Chang, Chia-Shen Cheng, Cheng-Shiuan Wong
  • Publication number: 20210020607
    Abstract: A chip package including a first semiconductor die, conductive pillars, a dielectric structure, a second semiconductor die and insulating encapsulant is provided. The first semiconductor die includes a top surface having a first region and a second region. The conductive pillars are disposed over the second region of the first semiconductor die. The dielectric structure includes a first support portion disposed on the first region of the semiconductor die, and a second support portion physically separated from the first semiconductor die. The second semiconductor die is stacked over the first support portion and the second support portion, and is electrically connected to the first semiconductor die through the conductive pillars. The insulating encapsulant encapsulates the first semiconductor die, the second semiconductor die, the dielectric structure and the conductive pillars.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2019
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hsaing-Pin Kuan, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chih-Wei Lin, Ching-Yao Lin, Chun-Yen Lan, Kai-Ming Chiang
  • Publication number: 20210020581
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. A semiconductor structure includes a first semiconductor die, an insulating encapsulation laterally encapsulating the first semiconductor die, an electromagnetic shielding structure enclosing the first semiconductor die and a first portion of the insulating encapsulation, and a redistribution structure. The electromagnetic shielding structure includes a first conductive layer and a dielectric frame laterally covering the first conductive layer. The first conductive layer surrounds the first portion of the insulating encapsulation and extends to cover a first side of the first semiconductor die. The dielectric frame includes a first surface substantially leveled with the first conductive layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2019
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hsaing-Pin Kuan, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chih-Wei Lin, Chun-Cheng Lin, Yu-Wei Lin, Chun-Yen Lan
  • Publication number: 20210020611
    Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments, a package-on-package (PoP) structure includes a first semiconductor package having a first side and a second side opposing the first side, a second semiconductor package having a first side and a second side opposing the first side, and a plurality of inter-package connector coupled between the first side of the first semiconductor package and the first side of the second semiconductor package. The PoP structure further includes a first molding material on the second side of the first semiconductor package. The second side of the second semiconductor package is substantially free of the first molding material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2020
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Inventors: Yi-Da Tsai, Meng-Tse Chen, Sheng-Feng Weng, Sheng-Hsiang Chiu, Wei-Hung Lin, Ming-Da Cheng, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chung-Shi Liu
  • Publication number: 20210013173
    Abstract: A method includes performing a first laser shot on a first portion of a top surface of a first package component. The first package component is over a second package component, and a first solder region between the first package component and the second package component is reflowed by the first laser shot. After the first laser shot, a second laser shot is performed on a second portion of the top surface of the first package component. A second solder region between the first package component and the second package component is reflowed by the second laser shot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: Wei-Yu Chen, Chia-Shen Cheng, Hao-Jan Pei, Philip Yu-Shuan Chung, Kuei-Wei Huang, Yu-Peng Tsai, Hsiu-Jen Lin, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chen-Hua Yu, Chung-Shi Liu