Patents by Inventor Ching-Huei Su

Ching-Huei Su 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: 8288853
    Abstract: A package comprises a first unit including a semiconductor body, a hole, an isolation layer, a conductive layer and a solder. The semiconductor body has a first surface having a pad and a protection layer exposing the pad. The hole penetrates the semiconductor body. The isolation layer is disposed on the side wall of the hole. The conductive layer covers the pad, a part of the protection layer, and the isolation layer. The lower end of the conductive layer extends to below a second surface of the semiconductor body. The solder is disposed in the hole, and is electrically connected to the pad via the conductive layer. A second unit similar to the first unit and stacked thereon includes a lower end of a second conductive layer that extends to below a second surface of a second semiconductor body and contacts the upper end of the first solder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Min-Lung Huang, Wei-Chung Wang, Po-Jen Cheng, Kuo-Chung Yee, Ching-Huei Su, Jian-Wen Lo, Chian-Chi Lin
  • Patent number: 7741152
    Abstract: A method of making a three-dimensional package, including: (a) providing a wafer; (b) forming at least one blind hole; (c) forming an isolation layer; (d) forming a conductive layer; (e) forming a dry film; (f) filling the blind hole with a solder; (g) removing the dry film; (h) patterning the conductive layer; (i) removing a part of the lower surface of the wafer and the isolation layer, so as to expose the conductive layer; (j) stacking a plurality of the wafers, and performing a reflow process; and (k) cutting the stacked wafers, so as to form a plurality of three-dimensional packages. As such, the lower end of the conductive layer is inserted into the solder of the lower wafer, so as to enhance the joint between the conductive layer and the solder, and effectively reduce the overall height of the three-dimensional packages after joining.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Min-Lung Huang, Wei-Chung Wang, Po-Jen Cheng, Kuo-Chung Yee, Ching-Huei Su, Jian-Wen Lo, Chian-Chi Lin
  • Publication number: 20100052136
    Abstract: A package comprises a first unit including a semiconductor body, a hole, an isolation layer, a conductive layer and a solder. The semiconductor body has a first surface having a pad and a protection layer exposing the pad. The hole penetrates the semiconductor body. The isolation layer is disposed on the side wall of the hole. The conductive layer covers the pad, a part of the protection layer, and the isolation layer. The lower end of the conductive layer extends to below a second surface of the semiconductor body. The solder is disposed in the hole, and is electrically connected to the pad via the conductive layer. A second unit similar to the first unit and stacked thereon includes a lower end of a second conductive layer that extends to below a second surface of a second semiconductor body and contacts the upper end of the first solder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2009
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Inventors: Min-Lung Huang, Wei-Chung Wang, Po-Jen Cheng, Kuo-Chung Yee, Ching-Huei Su, Jian-Wen Lo, Chian-Chi Lin
  • Patent number: 7642132
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a three-dimensional package and a method of making the same. The method comprises: (a) providing a semiconductor body; (b) forming at least one blind hole in the semiconductor body; (c) forming an isolation layer on the side wall of the blind hole; (d) forming a conductive layer on the isolation layer; (e) patterning the conductive layer; (f) removing a part of the lower surface of the semiconductor body and a part of the isolation layer, so as to expose a part of the conductive layer; (g) forming a solder on the lower end of the conductive layer; (h) stacking a plurality of the semiconductor bodies, and performing a reflow process; and (i) cutting the stacked semiconductor bodies, so as to form a plurality of three-dimensional packages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Min-Lung Huang, Wei-Chung Wang, Po-Jen Cheng, Kuo-Chung Yee, Ching-Huei Su, Jian-Wen Lo, Chian-Chi Lin
  • Patent number: 7528053
    Abstract: A three-dimensional package and a method of making the same including providing a wafer; forming at least one blind hole in the wafer; forming an isolation layer on the side wall of the blind hole; forming a conductive layer on the isolation layer; forming a dry film on the conductive layer; filling the blind hole with metal; removing the dry film, and patterning the conductive layer; removing a part of the metal in the blind hole to form a space; removing a part of the second surface of the wafer and a part of the isolation layer, to expose a part of the conductive layer; forming a solder on the lower end of the conductive layer, the melting point of the solder is lower than the metal; stacking a plurality of the wafers, and performing a reflow process; and cutting the stacked wafers, to form three-dimensional packages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Assignee: Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Min-Lung Huang, Wei-Chung Wang, Po-Jen Cheng, Kuo-Chung Yee, Ching-Huei Su, Jian-Wen Lo, Chian-Chi Lin
  • Patent number: 7446404
    Abstract: A three-dimensional package including a first wafer having at least one first pad and a first protection layer exposing the first pad. A first hole penetrates the first wafer. A first isolation layer is disposed on the side wall of the first hole. The lower end of a first conductive layer extends below the surface of the first wafer. A first metal is disposed in the first hole, and is electrically connected to the first pad via the first conductive layer. A first solder is disposed on the first metal in the first hole, wherein the melting point of the first solder is lower than that of the first metal. A second wafer is configured similarly as the first wafer. A lower end of a second conductive layer of the second wafer extends below the surface of the second wafer and contacts the upper end of the first solder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Assignee: Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Min-Lung Huang, Wei-Chung Wang, Po-Jen Cheng, Kuo-Chung Yee, Ching-Huei Su, Jian-Wen Lo, Chian-Chi Lin
  • Publication number: 20070252275
    Abstract: A chip structure comprising a chip, a redistribution layer, a second passivation layer and at least a bump is provided. The chip has a first passivation layer and at least a bonding pad. The first passivation layer exposes the bonding pad and has at least a recess. The redistribution layer is formed over the first passivation layer and electrically connected to the bonding pad. Furthermore, the redistribution layer also extends from the bonding pad to the recess. The second passivation layer is formed over the first passivation layer and the redistribution layer. The second passivation layer also has an opening that exposes the redistribution layer above the recess. The bump passes through the opening and connects electrically with the redistribution layer above the recess.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2007
    Publication date: November 1, 2007
    Applicant: ADVANCED SEMICONDUCTOR ENGINEERING, INC.
    Inventors: Min-Lung Huang, Chi-Long Tsai, Chao-Fu Weng, Ching-Huei Su
  • Patent number: 7253519
    Abstract: A chip structure comprising a chip, a redistribution layer, a second passivation layer and at least a bump is provided. The chip has a first passivation layer and at least a bonding pad. The first passivation layer exposes the bonding pad and has at least a recess. The redistribution layer is formed over the first passivation layer and electrically connected to the bonding pad. Furthermore, the redistribution layer also extends from the bonding pad to the recess. The second passivation layer is formed over the first passivation layer and the redistribution layer. The second passivation layer also has an opening that exposes the redistribution layer above the recess. The bump passes through the opening and connects electrically with the redistribution layer above the recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2007
    Assignee: Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Min-Lung Huang, Chi-Long Tsai, Chao-Fu Weng, Ching-Huei Su
  • Publication number: 20070172983
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a three-dimensional package and a method of making the same. The three-dimensional package comprises a first wafer, at least one first hole, a first isolation layer, a first conductive layer, a first solder, a second wafer, at least one second hole, a second isolation layer, a second conductive layer, and a second solder. The first wafer has at least one first pad and a first protection layer exposing the first pad. The first hole penetrates the first wafer. The first isolation layer is disposed on the side wall of the first hole. The lower end of the first conductive layer extends below the surface of the first wafer. The first solder is disposed in the first hole, and is electrically connected to the first pad via the first conductive layer. The second wafer has at least one second pad and a second protection layer exposing the second pad. The second hole penetrates the second wafer. The second isolation layer is disposed on the side wall of the second hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2006
    Publication date: July 26, 2007
    Inventors: Min-Lung Huang, Wei-Chung Wang, Po-Jen Cheng, Kuo-Chung Yee, Ching-Huei Su, Jian-Wen Lo, Chian-Chi Lin
  • Publication number: 20070172984
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a three-dimensional package and a method of making the same. The method comprises: (a) providing a wafer; (b) forming at least one blind hole in the wafer; (c) forming an isolation layer on the side wall of the blind hole; (d) forming a conductive layer on the isolation layer; (e) forming a dry film on the conductive layer; (f) filling the blind hole with a solder; (g) removing the dry film; (h) patterning the conductive layer; (i) removing a part of the lower surface of the wafer and a part of the isolation layer, so as to expose a part of the conductive layer; (j) stacking a plurality of the wafers, and performing a reflow process; and (k) cutting the stacked wafers, so as to form a plurality of three-dimensional packages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2006
    Publication date: July 26, 2007
    Inventors: Min-Lung Huang, Wei-Chung Wang, Po-Jen Cheng, Kuo-Chung Yee, Ching-Huei Su, Jian-Wen Lo, Chian-Chi Lin
  • Publication number: 20070172986
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a three-dimensional package and a method of making the same. The three-dimensional package structure comprises a first wafer, at least one first hole, a first isolation layer, a first conductive layer, a first metal, a first solder, a second wafer, at least one second hole, a second isolation layer, a second conductive layer, a second metal and a second space. The first wafer has at least one first pad and a first protection layer exposing the first pad. The first hole penetrates the first wafer. The first isolation layer is disposed on the side wall of the first hole. The lower end of the first conductive layer extends below the surface of the first wafer. The first metal is disposed in the first hole, and is electrically connected to the first pad via the first conductive layer. The first solder is disposed on the first metal in the first hole, wherein the melting point of the first solder is lower than that of the first metal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2006
    Publication date: July 26, 2007
    Inventors: Min-Lung Huang, Wei-Chung Wang, Po-Jen Cheng, Kuo-Chung Yee, Ching-Huei Su, Jian-Wen Lo, Chian-Chi Lin
  • Publication number: 20070172985
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a three-dimensional package and a method of making the same. The method comprises: (a) providing a wafer; (b) forming at least one blind hole in the wafer; (c) forming an isolation layer on the side wall of the blind hole; (d) forming a conductive layer on the isolation layer; (e) forming a dry film on the conductive layer; (f) filling the blind hole with a metal; (g) removing the dry film, and patterning the conductive layer; (h) removing a part of the metal in the blind hole to form a space; (i) removing a part of the second surface of the wafer and a part of the isolation layer, so as to expose a part of the conductive layer; (j) forming a solder on the lower end of the conductive layer, wherein the melting point of the solder is lower than that of the metal; (k) stacking a plurality of the wafers, and performing a reflow process; and (l) cutting the stacked wafers, so as to form a plurality of three-dimensional packages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2006
    Publication date: July 26, 2007
    Inventors: Min-Lung Huang, Wei-Chung Wang, Po-Jen Cheng, Kuo-Chung Yee, Ching-Huei Su, Jian-Wen Lo, Chain-Chi Lin
  • Publication number: 20070172982
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a three-dimensional package and a method of making the same. The method comprises: (a) providing a semiconductor body; (b) forming at least one blind hole in the semiconductor body; (c) forming an isolation layer on the side wall of the blind hole; (d) forming a conductive layer on the isolation layer; (e) patterning the conductive layer; (f) removing a part of the lower surface of the semiconductor body and a part of the isolation layer, so as to expose a part of the conductive layer; (g) forming a solder on the lower end of the conductive layer; (h) stacking a plurality of the semiconductor bodies, and performing a reflow process; and (i) cutting the stacked semiconductor bodies, so as to form a plurality of three-dimensional packages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2006
    Publication date: July 26, 2007
    Inventors: Min-Lung Huang, Wei-Chung Wang, Po-Jen Cheng, Kuo-Chung Yee, Ching-Huei Su, Jian-Wen Lo, Chian-Chi Lin
  • Patent number: 7064428
    Abstract: A wafer-level package structure, applicable to a flip-chip arrangement on a carrier, which comprises a plurality of contact points, is described. This wafer-level package structure is mainly formed with a chip and a conductive layer. The conductive layer is arranged on the bonding pads of the chip as contact points. The conductive layer can further be arranged at a region outside the bonding pads on the chip as a heat sink to enhance the heat dissipation ability of the package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2006
    Assignee: Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Ho-Ming Tong, Chun-Chi Lee, Jen-Kuang Fang, Min-Lung Huang, Jau-Shoung Chen, Ching-Huei Su, Chao-Fu Weng, Yung-Chi Lee, Yu-Chen Chou, Tsung-Hua Wu, Su Tao
  • Patent number: 6989326
    Abstract: A method of forming bumps on the active surface of a silicon wafer. A first under-bump metallic layer is formed over the active surface of the wafer. A second under-bump metallic layer is formed over the first under-bump metallic layer. A portion of the second under-bump metallic layer is removed to expose the first under-bump metallic layer. A plurality of solder bumps is implanted onto the second under-bump metallic layer. The exposed first under-bump metallic layer is removed so that only the first under-bump metallic layer underneath the second under-bump metallic layer remains.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2006
    Assignee: Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Ho-Ming Tong, Chun-Chi Lee, Jen-Kuang Fang, Min-Lung Huang, Jau-Shoung Chen, Ching-Huei Su, Chao-Fu Weng, Yung-Chi Lee
  • Patent number: 6967153
    Abstract: A bump fabrication process for forming a bump over a wafer having a plurality of bonding pads thereon is provided. A patterned solder mask layer having a plurality of openings that exposes the respective bonding pads is formed over a wafer. The area of the opening in a the cross-sectional area through a the bottom-section as well as through a the top-section of the opening is smaller than the area of the opening in a the cross-sectional area through a the mid-section of the opening. Solder material is deposited into the opening and then a reflow process is conducted fusing the solder material together to form a spherical bump inside the opening. Finally, the solder mask layer is removed. In addition, a pre-formed bump may form on the bonding pad of the wafer prior to forming the patterned solder mask layer over the wafer having at least with an opening that exposes the pre-formed bump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2005
    Assignee: Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Ho-Ming Tong, Chun-Chi Lee, Jen-Kuang Fang, Min-Lung Huang, Jau-Shoung Chen, Ching-Huei Su, Chao-Fu Weng, Yung-Chi Lee, Yu-Chen Chou, Tsung-Hua Wu, Su Tao
  • Patent number: 6927964
    Abstract: A semiconductor device with a capability can prevent a burnt fuse pad from re-electrical connection, wherein the semiconductor device includes a bump pad and a fuse pad over a wafer. The fuse pad includes the burnt fuse pad having a gap for electrical isolation. The semiconductor device comprises a dielectric layer, disposed substantially above the burnt fuse pad and filling the gap, and a bump structure, disposed on the bump pad. The foregoing semiconductor device can further comprise a passivation layer, which exposes the bump pad and a portion of the burnt fuse pad. Wherein, the dielectric layer is over the passivation layer, covers the exposed portion of the burnt fuse pad and fills the gap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Ho-Ming Tong, Chun-Chi Lee, Jen-Kuang Fang, Min-Lung Huang, Jau-Shoung Chen, Ching-Huei Su, Chao-Fu Weng, Yung-Chi Lee, Yu-Chen Chou, Tsung-Hua Wu, Su Tao
  • Publication number: 20050161812
    Abstract: A wafer-level package structure, applicable to a flip-chip type arrangement on a carrier having a plurality of contact points is described. This wafer-level package structure comprises a chip having a protective layer and a plurality of bonding pads and a conductive layer. The conductive layer is arranged on the bonding pads of the chip as contact points. The wafer-level package structure can further include a heat sink to enhance the heat dissipation ability of the package structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2005
    Publication date: July 28, 2005
    Inventors: Ho-Ming Tong, Chun-Chi Lee, Jen-Kuang Fang, Min-Lung Huang, Jau-Shou Chen, Ching-Huei Su, Chao-Fu Weng, Yung-Chi Lee, Yu-Chen Chou, Tsung-Hua Wu, Su Tao
  • Patent number: 6921716
    Abstract: A wafer bumping process is disclosed. A wafer having a plurality of bonding pads formed thereon is provided. A first under bump metallurgy layer is formed to cover the bonding pads. A first patterned photoresist layer having a plurality of first openings is formed on the first under bump metallurgy layer, wherein a portion of the first under bump metallurgy layer is exposed within the first openings. A second under bump metallurgy layer is formed within the first openings, wherein the second under bump metallurgy layer is much thicker than the first under bump metallurgy layer. A second patterned photoresist layer having a plurality of second openings is formed on the first patterned photoresist layer, wherein the second openings being larger than the first openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2005
    Assignee: Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Min-Lung Huang, Chi-Long Tsai, Chao-Fu Weng, Ching-Huei Su
  • Patent number: 6877653
    Abstract: A method of modifying the tin to lead ratio of a tin-lead bump forms a patterned solder mask over a substrate that comprises a first tin-lead bump formed thereon, the patterned solder mask having an opening that exposes the tin-lead bump. A solder material including tin and lead is filled in the opening of the solder mask over the first tin-lead bump. The solder material has a tin to lead ratio that differs from that of the first tin-lead bump. The solder material is reflowed to fuse with the first tin-lead bump, which forms a second tin-lead bump. The tin to lead ratio of the second tin-lead bump is thereby different from that of the first tin-lead bump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2005
    Assignee: Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Ho-Ming Tong, Chun-Chi Lee, Jen-Kuang Fang, Min-Lung Huang, Jau-Shoung Chen, Ching-Huei Su, Chao-Fu Weng, Yung-Chi Lee, Yu-Chen Chou, Tsung-Hua Wu, Su Tao