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: 20190326251
    Abstract: A method includes picking up a first package component, removing an oxide layer on an electrical connector of the first package component, placing the first package component on a second package component after the oxide layer is removed, and bonding the first package component to the second package component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Ying-Jui Huang, Chih-Hang Tung, Tung-Liang Shao, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chien Ling Hwang, Yi-Li Hsiao, Su-Chun Yang
  • Patent number: 10438922
    Abstract: A method for mounting components on a substrate is provided. The method includes providing a positioning plate which has a plurality of through holes. The method further includes supplying components each having a longitudinal portion on the positioning plate. The method also includes performing a component alignment process to put the longitudinal portions of the components in the through holes. In addition, the method includes connecting a substrate to the components which have their longitudinal portions in the through holes and removing the positioning plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chien-Ling Hwang, Hsin-Hung Liao, Yu-Ting Chiu, Ching-Hua Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20190296002
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a method includes: aligning a first package component with a second package component, the first package component having a first region and a second region, the first region including a first conductive connector, the second region including a second conductive connector; performing a first laser shot on a first portion of a top surface of the first package component, the first laser shot reflowing the first conductive connector of the first region, the first portion of the top surface of the first package component completely overlapping the first region; and after performing the first laser shot, performing a second laser shot on a second portion of the top surface of the first package component, the second laser shot reflowing the second conductive connector of the second region, the second portion of the top surface of the first package component completely overlapping the second region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2018
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Inventors: Hao-Jan Pei, Hsiu-Jen Lin, Wei-Yu Chen, Philip Yu-Shuan Chung, Chia-Shen Cheng, Kuei-Wei Huang, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chung-Shi Liu, Chen-Hua Yu
  • Publication number: 20190279958
    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 5, 2018
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    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
  • Publication number: 20190252340
    Abstract: A package structure is provided. The package structure includes a semiconductor die and a protective layer surrounding the semiconductor die. The package structure also includes a conductive structure and a warpage-control element over a same side of the protective layer. A bottom surface of the warpage-control element is higher than a bottom surface of the conductive structure. The bottom surface of the warpage-control element is lower than a top surface of the conductive bump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Applicant: 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: 20190252339
    Abstract: A manufacturing method of integrated fan-out package includes following steps. First and second dies are provided on adhesive layer formed on carrier. Heights of first and second dies are different. First and second dies respectively has first and second conductive posts each having substantially a same height. The dies are pressed against adhesive layer to make active surfaces thereof be in direct contact with adhesive layer and conductive posts thereof be submerged into adhesive layer. Adhesive layer is cured. Encapsulant is formed to encapsulate the dies. Carrier is removed from adhesive layer. Heights of first and second conductive posts are reduced and portions of the adhesive layer is removed. First and second conductive posts are laterally wrapped by and exposed from adhesive layer. Top surfaces of first and second conductive posts are leveled. Redistribution structure is formed over adhesive layer and is electrically connected to first and second conductive posts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ai-Tee Ang, Shing-Chao Chen, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chih-Wei Lin, Ching-Yao Lin
  • Patent number: 10373931
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor package structure is provided. A stacked structure formed over the carrier substrate is provided, wherein the stacked structure has a channel with an opening. The stacked structure is immersed into a fluidic molding material to render the fluidic molding material flow into the channel through the openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    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
  • Patent number: 10366966
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing an integrated fan-out (InFO) package includes at least the following steps. A package array is formed. A dielectric layer and a core material layer are sequentially formed on a first carrier. A portion of the core material layer is removed to form a core layer having a plurality of cavities. The first carrier, the dielectric layer, and the core layer are attached onto the package array such that the core layer is located between the dielectric layer and the package array. The first carrier is removed from the dielectric layer. A plurality of first conductive patches is formed on the dielectric layer above the cavities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Albert Wan, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chung-Hao Tsai, Chuei-Tang Wang, Chao-Wen Shih, Han-Ping Pu, Chien-Ling Hwang, Pei-Hsuan Lee, Tzu-Chun Tang, Yu-Ting Chiu, Jui-Chang Kuo
  • Patent number: 10325883
    Abstract: A method includes attaching a first semiconductor package on a carrier, wherein the first semiconductor package comprises a plurality of stacked semiconductor dies and a plurality of contact pads, depositing a first molding compound layer over the carrier, wherein the first semiconductor package is embedded in the first molding compound layer, forming a plurality of vias over the plurality of contact pads, attaching a semiconductor die on the first molding compound layer, depositing a second molding compound layer over the carrier, wherein the semiconductor die and the plurality of vias are embedded in the second molding compound layer, forming an interconnect structure over the second molding compound layer and forming a plurality of bumps over the interconnect structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Sheng-Hsiang Chiu, Meng-Tse Chen, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chung-Shi Liu, Sheng-Feng Weng, Ming-Da Cheng
  • Patent number: 10297579
    Abstract: A structure includes a first package and a second package. The second package is coupled to the first package by one or more connectors. Epoxy flux residue is disposed around the connectors and in contact with the connectors. A method includes providing a first package having first connector pads and providing a second package having corresponding second connector pads. Solder paste is printed on each of the first connector pads. Epoxy flux is printed on each of the solder paste. The first and second connector pads are aligned and the packages are pressed together. The solder paste is reflowed to connect the first connector pads to the second connector pads while leaving an epoxy flux residue around each of the connections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Wei-Yu Chen, Kuei-Wei Huang, Hsiu-Jen Lin, Ming-Da Cheng, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chung-Shi Liu, Hsuan-Ting Kuo
  • Publication number: 20190148262
    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: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2018
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    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
  • Publication number: 20190139845
    Abstract: A semiconductor package including a circuit substrate, an interposer structure, a plurality of dies, and an insulating encapsulant is provided. The interposer structure is disposed on the circuit substrate. The plurality of dies is disposed on the interposer structure, wherein the plurality of dies is electrically connected to the circuit substrate through the interposer structure. The insulating encapsulant is disposed on the circuit substrate, wherein the insulating encapsulant surrounds the plurality of dies and the interposer structure and encapsulates at least the interposer structure, the insulating encapsulant has a groove that surrounds the interposer structure and the plurality of dies, and the interposer structure and the plurality of dies are confined to be located within the groove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2018
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chun-Cheng Lin, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chen-Hua Yu, Chung-Shi Liu, Chih-Wei Lin
  • Publication number: 20190139787
    Abstract: An integrated fan-out (InFO) package includes at least one die, a plurality of conductive structures, an encapsulant, an enhancement layer, and a redistribution structure. The die has an active surface and includes a plurality of conductive posts on the active surface. The conductive structures surround the die. The encapsulant partially encapsulates the die. The enhancement layer is over the encapsulant. A top surface of the enhancement layer is substantially coplanar with top surfaces of the conductive posts and the conductive structures. A material of the enhancement layer is different from a material of the encapsulant. A roughness of an interface between the encapsulant and the enhancement layer is larger than a roughness of the top surface of the enhancement layer. The redistribution structure is over the enhancement layer and is electrically connected to the conductive structures and the die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2017
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Meng-Tse Chen, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chung-Shi Liu, Chih-Wei Lin, Sheng-Hsiang Chiu, Yao-Tong Lai
  • Publication number: 20190139886
    Abstract: A package structure includes an insulating encapsulation, at least one die, and conductive structures. The at least one die is encapsulated in the insulating encapsulation. The conductive structures are located aside of the at least one die and surrounded by the insulating encapsulation, and at least one of the conductive structures is electrically connected to the at least one die. Each of the conductive structures has a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface and a slant sidewall connecting the first surface and the second surface, and each of the conductive structures has a top diameter greater than a bottom diameter thereof, and wherein each of the conductive structures has a plurality of pores distributed therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2018
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wei-Yu Chen, Chih-Hua Chen, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Hsiu-Jen Lin, Yu-Chih Huang, Yu-Peng Tsai, Chia-Shen Cheng, Chih-Chiang Tsao, Jen-Jui Yu
  • Patent number: 10283470
    Abstract: A semiconductor package and a manufacturing method for the semiconductor package are provided. The semiconductor package includes a chip, a molding compound, and a dielectric layer. The chip has a connector thereon. The molding compound encapsulates the chip, wherein a surface of the molding compound is substantially lower than an active surface of the chip. The dielectric layer is disposed over the chip and the molding compound, wherein the dielectric layer has a planar surface, and a material of the dielectric layer is different from a material of the molding compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chih-Wei Lin, Shing-Chao Chen, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chen-Hua Yu, Chung-Shi Liu, Meng-Tse Chen, Sheng-Hsiang Chiu, Sheng-Feng Weng
  • Patent number: 10283377
    Abstract: An integrated fan-out (InFO) package includes at least one die, a plurality of conductive structures, an encapsulant, an enhancement layer, and a redistribution structure. The die has an active surface and includes a plurality of conductive posts on the active surface. The conductive structures surround the die. The encapsulant partially encapsulates the die. The enhancement layer is over the encapsulant. A top surface of the enhancement layer is substantially coplanar with top surfaces of the conductive posts and the conductive structures. A material of the enhancement layer is different from a material of the encapsulant. A roughness of an interface between the encapsulant and the enhancement layer is larger than a roughness of the top surface of the enhancement layer. The redistribution structure is over the enhancement layer and is electrically connected to the conductive structures and the die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Meng-Tse Chen, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chung-Shi Liu, Chih-Wei Lin, Sheng-Hsiang Chiu, Yao-Tong Lai
  • Patent number: 10276536
    Abstract: Structures and formation methods of a chip package are provided. The method includes forming a protective layer to surround a semiconductor die, and the protective layer has opposing first and second surfaces. The method also includes forming a dielectric layer over the first surface of the protective layer and the semiconductor die. The method further includes forming a conductive feature over the dielectric layer such that the conductive feature is electrically connected to a conductive element of the semiconductor die. In addition, the method includes printing a warpage-control element over the second surface of the protective layer and the semiconductor die such that the semiconductor die is between the warpage-control element and the dielectric layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    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
  • Patent number: 10276537
    Abstract: An integrated fan-out package includes a first and second dies, an encapsulant, and a redistribution structure. The first and second dies respectively has an active surface, a rear surface opposite to the active surface, and conductive posts on the active surface. The first and second dies are different types of dies. The active and rear surfaces of the first die are respectively leveled with the active and rear surfaces of the second die. Top surfaces of the conductive posts of the first and second dies are leveled. The conductive posts of the first and second dies are wrapped by same material. The encapsulant encapsulates sidewalls of the first and second dies. A first surface of the encapsulant is leveled with the active surfaces. The second surface of the encapsulant is leveled with the rear surfaces. The redistribution structure is disposed over the first die, the second die, and the encapsulant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ai-Tee Ang, Shing-Chao Chen, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chih-Wei Lin, Ching-Yao Lin
  • Publication number: 20190122989
    Abstract: A chip package is provided. The chip package includes a semiconductor die and a protection layer surrounding the semiconductor die. The chip package also includes a dielectric layer over the semiconductor die and the protection layer. The dielectric layer has an upper surface with cutting scratches. The chip package further includes a conductive layer over the dielectric layer and filling some of the cutting scratches.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2018
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Inventors: Shing-Chao CHEN, Chih-Wei Lin, Tsung-Hsien Chiang, Ming-Da Cheng, Ching-Hua Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20190115313
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor structure includes receiving a first substrate including an IMD layer disposed over the first substrate and a plurality of conductive bumps disposed in the IMD layer; receiving a second substrate; disposing a patterned adhesive over the first substrate, wherein at least a portion of the IMD layer is exposed through the patterned adhesive; and bonding the first substrate with the second substrate, wherein a top surface of the at least portion of the IMD layer is exposed through the patterned adhesive after bonding the first substrate with the second substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Inventors: ALEXANDER KALNITSKY, YI-YANG LEI, HSI-CHING WANG, CHENG-YU KUO, TSUNG LUNG HUANG, CHING-HUA HSIEH, CHUNG-SHI LIU, CHEN-HUA YU, CHIN-YU KU, DE-DUI LIAO, KUO-CHIO LIU, KAI-DI WU, KUO-PIN CHANG, SHENG-PIN YANG, ISAAC HUANG