Patents by Inventor Ching-Wen Hsiao

Ching-Wen Hsiao 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: 20200083152
    Abstract: A device includes a redistribution line, and a polymer region molded over the redistribution line. The polymer region includes a first flat top surface. A conductive region is disposed in the polymer region and electrically coupled to the redistribution line. The conductive region includes a second flat top surface not higher than the first flat top surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2019
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Inventors: Ching-Wen Hsiao, Ming-Da Cheng, Chih-Wei Lin, Chen-Shien Chen, Chih-Hua Chen, Chen-Cheng Kuo
  • Patent number: 10522473
    Abstract: A package includes a device die, a molding material molding the device die therein, a through-via penetrating through the molding material, and an alignment mark penetrating through the molding material. A redistribution line is on a side of the molding material. The redistribution line is electrically coupled to the through-via.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Li-Hsien Huang, Hsien-Wei Chen, Ching-Wen Hsiao, Der-Chyang Yeh, Shin-Puu Jeng, Chen-Hua Yu
  • Patent number: 10515938
    Abstract: A package for a use in a package-on-package (PoP) device and a method of forming is provided. The package includes a substrate, a polymer layer formed on the substrate, a first via formed in the polymer layer, and a material disposed in the first via to form a first passive device. The material may be a high dielectric constant dielectric material in order to form a capacitor or a resistive material to form a resistor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Ching-Wen Hsiao, Chen-Shien Chen
  • Patent number: 10510727
    Abstract: A semiconductor device and a method of manufacture are provided. In particular, a semiconductor device using blocks, e.g., discrete connection blocks, having through vias and/or integrated passive devices formed therein are provided. Embodiments such as those disclosed herein may be utilized in PoP applications. In an embodiment, the semiconductor device includes a die and a connection block encased in a molding compound. Interconnection layers may be formed on surfaces of the die, the connection block and the molding compound. One or more dies and/or packages may be attached to the interconnection layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Ching-Wen Hsiao, Chen-Shien Chen, Wei Sen Chang, Shou-Cheng Hu
  • Patent number: 10510644
    Abstract: A device includes a redistribution line, and a polymer region molded over the redistribution line. The polymer region includes a first flat top surface. A conductive region is disposed in the polymer region and electrically coupled to the redistribution line. The conductive region includes a second flat top surface not higher than the first flat top surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Ching-Wen Hsiao, Ming-Da Cheng, Chih-Wei Lin, Chen-Shien Chen, Chih-Hua Chen, Chen-Cheng Kuo
  • Publication number: 20190371754
    Abstract: A package structure is provided comprising a die, a redistribution layer, at least one integrated passive device (IPD), a plurality of solder balls and a molding compound. The die comprises a substrate and a plurality of conductive pads. The redistribution layer is disposed on the die, wherein the redistribution layer comprises first connection structures and second connection structures. The IPD is disposed on the redistribution layer, wherein the IPD is connected to the first connection structures of the redistribution layer. The plurality of solder balls is disposed on the redistribution layer, wherein the solder balls are disposed and connected to the second connection structures of the redistribution layer. The molding compound is disposed on the redistribution layer, and partially encapsulating the IPD and the plurality of solder balls, wherein top portions of the solder balls and a top surface of the IPD are exposed from the molding compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2019
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ching-Wen Hsiao, Chen-Shien Chen, Kuo-Ching Hsu, Mirng-Ji Lii
  • Patent number: 10483211
    Abstract: A semiconductor package structure including a first semiconductor package is provided. The first semiconductor package includes a first redistribution layer (RDL) structure having a first surface and a second surface opposite thereto. A first semiconductor die is disposed on and electrically coupled to the first surface of the first RDL structure. A first molding compound is disposed on the first surface of the first RDL structure and surrounds the first semiconductor die. A plurality of solder balls or conductive pillar structures is disposed in the first molding compound and electrically coupled to the first semiconductor die through the first RDL structure. A method for forming the semiconductor package is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: MediaTek Inc.
    Inventors: Tzu-Hung Lin, I-Hsuan Peng, Ching-Wen Hsiao, Nai-Wei Liu, Wei-Che Huang
  • Publication number: 20190341379
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a package substrate. A redistribution structure is bonded to the package substrate. A bottommost surface of the redistribution structure is lower than a topmost surface of the package substrate. A conductive connector electrically couples the redistribution structure to the package substrate. The conductive connector physically contacts a sidewall of the redistribution structure. A first integrated circuit die is bonded to the redistribution structure through first bonding structures and is bonded to the package substrate through second bonding structures. The first bonding structures and the second bonding structures have different sizes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2019
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Inventors: Chih-Hua Chen, Chen-Shien Chen, Ching-Wen Hsiao
  • Publication number: 20190341319
    Abstract: Embodiments of mechanisms for testing a die package with multiple packaged dies on a package substrate use an interconnect substrate to provide electrical connections between dies and the package substrate and to provide probing structures (or pads). Testing structures, including daisy-chain structures, with metal lines to connect bonding structures connected to signals, power source, and/or grounding structures are connected to probing structures on the interconnect substrate. The testing structures enable determining the quality of bonding and/or functionalities of packaged dies bonded. After electrical testing is completed, the metal lines connecting the probing structures and the bonding structures are severed to allow proper function of devices in the die package. The mechanisms for forming test structures with probing pads on interconnect substrate and severing connecting metal lines after testing could reduce manufacturing cost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2019
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Inventors: Chih-Hua Chen, Chen-Shien Chen, Ching-Wen Hsiao
  • Patent number: 10424563
    Abstract: A semiconductor package assembly is provided. The semiconductor package assembly includes a semiconductor package. The semiconductor package includes a semiconductor die. A redistribution layer (RDL) structure is disposed on the semiconductor die and is electrically connected to the semiconductor die. An active or passive element is disposed between the semiconductor die and the RDL structure. A molding compound surrounds the semiconductor die and the active or passive element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: MediaTek Inc.
    Inventors: Tzu-Hung Lin, I-Hsuan Peng, Ching-Wen Hsiao
  • Publication number: 20190252351
    Abstract: A semiconductor package structure including a first semiconductor package is provided. The first semiconductor package includes a first semiconductor package including a first redistribution layer (RDL) structure having a first surface and a second surface opposite thereto. A first semiconductor die and a first molding compound that surrounds the first semiconductor die are disposed on the first surface of the first RDL structure. An IMD structure having a conductive layer with an antenna pattern or a conductive shielding layer is disposed on the first molding compound and the first semiconductor die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Applicant: MediaTek Inc.
    Inventors: Tzu-Hung Lin, I-Hsuan Peng, Nai-Wei Liu, Ching-Wen Hsiao, Wei-Che Huang
  • Patent number: 10361181
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a package substrate. A redistribution structure is bonded to the package substrate. A bottommost surface of the redistribution structure is lower than a topmost surface of the package substrate. A conductive connector electrically couples the redistribution structure to the package substrate. The conductive connector physically contacts a sidewall of the redistribution structure. A first integrated circuit die is bonded to the redistribution structure through first bonding structures and is bonded to the package substrate through second bonding structures. The first bonding structures and the second bonding structures have different sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chih-Hua Chen, Chen-Shien Chen, Ching-Wen Hsiao
  • Patent number: 10354931
    Abstract: Embodiments of mechanisms for testing a die package with multiple packaged dies on a package substrate use an interconnect substrate to provide electrical connections between dies and the package substrate and to provide probing structures (or pads). Testing structures, including daisy-chain structures, with metal lines to connect bonding structures connected to signals, power source, and/or grounding structures are connected to probing structures on the interconnect substrate. The testing structures enable determining the quality of bonding and/or functionalities of packaged dies bonded. After electrical testing is completed, the metal lines connecting the probing structures and the bonding structures are severed to allow proper function of devices in the die package. The mechanisms for forming test structures with probing pads on interconnect substrate and severing connecting metal lines after testing could reduce manufacturing cost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chih-Hua Chen, Chen-Shien Chen, Ching-Wen Hsiao
  • Publication number: 20190148264
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a device having an embedded heat spreader and method for forming the same. A carrier substrate may comprise a carrier, an adhesive layer, a base film layer, and a seed layer. A patterned mask is formed with a heat spreader opening and via openings. Vias and a heat spreader may be formed in the pattern mask openings at the same time using a plating process and a die attached to the head spreader by a die attachment layer. A molding compound is applied over the die and heat spreader so that the heat spreader is disposed at the second side of the molded substrate. A first RDL may have a plurality of mounting pads and a plurality of conductive lines is formed on the molded substrate, the mounting pads may have a bond pitch greater than the bond pitch of the die contact pads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2018
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Inventors: Wei Sen Chang, Tsung-Hsien Chiang, Yen-Chang Hu, Ching-Wen Hsiao
  • Publication number: 20190131200
    Abstract: Semiconductor packages and methods of forming the same are disclosed. The semiconductor package includes a plurality of chips, a first molding compound, a first redistribution structure, a second molding compound and a second redistribution structure. The first molding compound encapsulates the chips. The first redistribution structure is disposed over the plurality of chips and the first molding compound. The second molding compound surrounds the first molding compound. The second redistribution structure is disposed over the first redistribution structure, the first molding compound and the second molding compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2018
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shang-Yun Tu, Ching-Wen Hsiao, Sheng-Yu Wu, Ching-Hui Chen
  • Patent number: 10276525
    Abstract: A package structure is provided comprising a die, a redistribution layer, at least one integrated passive device (IPD), a plurality of solder balls and a molding compound. The die comprises a substrate and a plurality of conductive pads. The redistribution layer is disposed on the die, wherein the redistribution layer comprises first connection structures and second connection structures. The IPD is disposed on the redistribution layer, wherein the IPD is connected to the first connection structures of the redistribution layer. The plurality of solder balls is disposed on the redistribution layer, wherein the solder balls are disposed and connected to the second connection structures of the redistribution layer. The molding compound is disposed on the redistribution layer, and partially encapsulating the IPD and the plurality of solder balls, wherein top portions of the solder balls and a top surface of the IPD are exposed from the molding compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ching-Wen Hsiao, Chen-Shien Chen, Kuo-Ching Hsu, Mirng-Ji Lii
  • Publication number: 20190123029
    Abstract: A package for a use in a package-on-package (PoP) device and a method of forming is provided. The package includes a substrate, a polymer layer formed on the substrate, a first via formed in the polymer layer, and a material disposed in the first via to form a first passive device. The material may be a high dielectric constant dielectric material in order to form a capacitor or a resistive material to form a resistor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Inventors: Ching-Wen Hsiao, Chen-Shien Chen
  • Patent number: 10269723
    Abstract: A package includes a device die, a molding material molding the device die therein, a through-via penetrating through the molding material, and an alignment mark penetrating through the molding material. A redistribution line is on a side of the molding material. The redistribution line is electrically coupled to the through-via.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Li-Hsien Huang, Hsien-Wei Chen, Ching-Wen Hsiao, Der-Chyang Yeh, Shin-Puu Jeng, Chen-Hua Yu
  • Patent number: 10256210
    Abstract: A semiconductor package structure has a first electronic component on an insulating layer, a dielectric layer on the insulating layer and surrounding the first electronic component, a second electronic component stacked on the first electronic component, wherein an active surface of the first electronic component faces an active surface of the second electronic component, a molding compound on the first electronic component and surrounding the second electronic component, a third electronic component stacked on the second electronic component and the molding compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: MEDIATEK INC.
    Inventors: Tzu-Hung Lin, Ching-Wen Hsiao, I-Hsuan Peng
  • Patent number: 10217724
    Abstract: The invention provides a semiconductor package assembly. The semiconductor package assembly includes a first semiconductor package including a first semiconductor die. A first redistribution layer (RDL) structure is coupled to the first semiconductor die. The first redistribution layer (RDL) structure includes a first conductive trace disposed at a first layer-level. A second conductive trace is disposed at a second layer-level. A first inter-metal dielectric (IMD) layer and a second inter-metal dielectric (IMD) layer, which is beside the first inter-metal dielectric (IMD) layer, are disposed between the first conductive trace and the second conductive trace.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: MediaTek Inc.
    Inventors: Tzu-Hung Lin, I-Hsuan Peng, Ching-Wen Hsiao