Patents by Inventor Chun-Lin Lu

Chun-Lin Lu 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: 20200286825
    Abstract: A package structure includes a redistribution circuit structure, at least one semiconductor die, an insulating encapsulation, insulators, and metallic patterns. The at least one semiconductor die is located on and electrically connected to the redistribution circuit structure. The insulating encapsulation encapsulates the at least one semiconductor die and located on the redistribution circuit structure. The insulators are located on the redistribution circuit structure, wherein the insulators are separated and spaced apart from each other, wherein edges of each of the insulators are distant from edges of the at least one semiconductor die by an offset in a stacking direction of the redistribution circuit structure and the insulating encapsulation. Each of the metallic patterns is located on a respective one of the insulators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2020
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chien-Ling Hwang, Chun-Lin Lu, Kai-Chiang Wu
  • Publication number: 20200286846
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a semiconductor substrate; a first pad and a second pad on a top surface of the semiconductor substrate; a circuit board including a polymeric pad and an active pad corresponding to the first pad and the second pad on the top surface of the semiconductor substrate respectively; a first bump disposed between the polymeric pad and the first pad; and a second bump disposed between the active pad and the second pad; wherein a first thickness of the polymeric pad is greater than a second thickness of the active pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2020
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Inventors: CHUN-LIN LU, KAI-CHIANG WU
  • Patent number: 10770313
    Abstract: An integrated fan-out package includes a first redistribution structure, a die, an insulation encapsulation, and a second redistribution structure. The first redistribution structure has a dielectric layer and a feed line disposed on the dielectric layer. The die is disposed on the first redistribution structure. The insulation encapsulation encapsulates the die. The insulation encapsulation has a protrusion laterally wraps around the feed line. The insulation encapsulation has a lower dissipation factor (Df) and/or a lower permittivity (Dk) than the dielectric layer. The second redistribution structure is disposed on the die and the insulation encapsulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kai-Chiang Wu, Chung-Hao Tsai, Chun-Lin Lu, Yen-Ping Wang, Che-Wei Hsu
  • Patent number: 10727082
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor die. A dielectric material surrounds the semiconductor die to form an integrated semiconductor package. There is a contact coupling to the integrated semiconductor package and configured as a ground terminal for the semiconductor package. The semiconductor device further has an EMI (Electric Magnetic Interference) shield substantially enclosing the integrated semiconductor package, wherein the EMI shield is coupled with the contact through a path disposed in the integrated semiconductor package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.
    Inventors: Shou Zen Chang, Chun-Lin Lu, Kai-Chiang Wu, Ching-Feng Yang, Vincent Chen, Chuei-Tang Wang, Yen-Ping Wang, Hsien-Wei Chen, Wei-Ting Lin
  • Patent number: 10692832
    Abstract: A method for forming a semiconductor structure includes: providing a semiconductor substrate having a first pad and a second pad on a top surface of the semiconductor substrate; providing a circuit board having an active pad and a non-metallic surface; providing a first solder ball and a second solder ball on the active pad and the non-metallic surface respectively; attaching the first pad and the second pad on the first solder ball and the second solder ball respectively; and reflowing the first solder ball and the second solder ball to form a first bump wetted on the active pad and a second bump not wetted on the non-metallic surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.
    Inventors: Chun-Lin Lu, Kai-Chiang Wu
  • Patent number: 10665537
    Abstract: A package structure includes a redistribution circuit structure, at least one semiconductor die, an insulating encapsulation, insulators, and metallic patterns. The at least one semiconductor die is located on and electrically connected to the redistribution circuit structure. The insulating encapsulation encapsulates the at least one semiconductor die and located on the redistribution circuit structure. The insulators are located on the redistribution circuit structure, wherein the insulators are separated and spaced apart from each other, wherein edges of each of the insulators are distant from edges of the at least one semiconductor die by an offset in a stacking direction of the redistribution circuit structure and the insulating encapsulation. Each of the metallic patterns is located on a respective one of the insulators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chien-Ling Hwang, Chun-Lin Lu, Kai-Chiang Wu
  • Publication number: 20200152570
    Abstract: An integrated fan-out (InFO) package includes a first redistribution structure, a die, an encapsulant, a plurality of first through interlayer vias (TIV), a second redistribution structure, an insulating layer, a supporting layer, and a plurality of conductive patches. The die is disposed on the first redistribution structure. The encapsulant encapsulates the die. The first TIVs are embedded in the encapsulant. The second redistribution structure is disposed on the die, the first TIVs, and the encapsulant. The first redistribution structure is electrically connected to the second redistribution structure through the first TIVs. The insulating layer is disposed on the first redistribution structure opposite to the die and includes a plurality of air gaps. The supporting layer is over the insulating layer. The conductive patches are over the supporting layer. Locations of the conductive patches correspond to locations of the air gaps of the insulating layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chun-Lin Lu, Han-Ping Pu, Kai-Chiang Wu, Nan-Chin Chuang
  • Publication number: 20200144193
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor structure includes following operations. A first die is provided. A first molding is formed to encapsulate the first die. A second die is disposed over the first molding. A mold chase is disposed over the second die and the first molding. The mold chase includes a protrusion protruded from the mold chase towards the first molding. A molding material is disposed between the mold chase and the first molding. A second molding is formed to surround the second die. The second die is at least partially covered by the second molding. The disposing of the mold chase includes surrounding the protrusion of the mold chase by the molding material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2020
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: CHEN-HUA YU, KAI-CHIANG WU, CHUN-LIN LU
  • Publication number: 20200118952
    Abstract: A semiconductor package structure including an encapsulation body, an RFIC chip, a first antenna structure, and a second antenna structure is provided. The RFIC chip may be embedded in the encapsulation body. The first antenna structure may be disposed at a lateral side of the RFIC chip, electrically connected to the RFIC chip, and include a first conductor layer and a plurality of first patches opposite to the first conductor layer. The second antenna structure may be stacked on the RFIC chip, electrically connected to the RFIC chip, and include a second conductor layer and a plurality of second patches opposite to the second conductor layer. The first patches and the second patches are located at a surface of the encapsulation body. A first distance between the first conductor layer and the first patches is different from a second distance between the second conductor layer and the second patches.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kai-Chiang Wu, Chun-Lin Lu, Chao-Wen Shih, Han-Ping Pu, Nan-Chin Chuang
  • Publication number: 20200118971
    Abstract: Packaged semiconductor devices and methods of packaging semiconductor devices are disclosed. In some embodiments, a packaged semiconductor device includes an integrated circuit die, a first molding material disposed around the integrated circuit die, and a through-via disposed within the first molding material. A first side of a redistribution layer (RDL) is coupled to the integrated circuit die, the through-via, and the first molding material. A second molding material is over a second side of the RDL, the second side of the RDL being opposite the first side of the RDL. The packaged semiconductor device includes an antenna over the second molding material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: Tzu-Chun Tang, Chuei-Tang Wang, Chun-Lin Lu, Wei-Ting Chen, Vincent Chen, Shou-Zen Chang, Kai-Chiang Wu
  • Publication number: 20200111753
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor die having an insulative layer and a conductive feature in the insulative layer, and a shield in contact with a lateral surface of the conductive feature. In some embodiments, the lateral surface of the conductive feature is aligned with an edge of the insulating material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2019
    Publication date: April 9, 2020
    Inventors: CHUEI-TANG WANG, VINCENT CHEN, TZU-CHUN TANG, CHEN-HUA YU, CHING-FENG YANG, MING-KAI LIU, YEN-PING WANG, KAI-CHIANG WU, SHOU ZEN CHANG, WEI-TING LIN, CHUN-LIN LU
  • Publication number: 20200105675
    Abstract: A package structure includes an insulating encapsulation, at least one semiconductor die, a redistribution circuit structure, and first reinforcement structures. The at least one semiconductor die is encapsulated in the insulating encapsulation. The redistribution circuit structure is located on the insulating encapsulation and electrically connected to the at least one semiconductor die. The first reinforcement structures are embedded in the redistribution circuit structure. A shape of the package structure includes a polygonal shape on a vertical projection along a stacking direction of the insulating encapsulation and the redistribution circuit structure, and the first reinforcement structures are located on and extended along diagonal lines of the package structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2019
    Publication date: April 2, 2020
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Chun-Lin Lu, Han-Ping Pu, Kai-Chiang Wu
  • Publication number: 20200106156
    Abstract: An electronic device and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The electronic device includes a chip package, an antenna pattern, and an insulating layer. The chip package includes a semiconductor die and an insulating encapsulation enclosing the semiconductor die. The antenna pattern is electrically coupled to the chip package, where a material of the antenna pattern comprises a conductive powder having fused metal particles. The insulating layer disposed between the chip package and the antenna pattern, where the antenna pattern includes a first surface in contact with the insulating layer, and a second surface opposite to the first surface, and a surface roughness of the second surface is greater than a surface roughness of the first surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2019
    Publication date: April 2, 2020
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chun-Lin Lu, Hsiu-Jen Lin, Hsuan-Ting Kuo, Kai-Chiang Wu, Ming-Che Ho, Wei-Yu Chen, Yu-Peng Tsai, Chia-Lun Chang, Chia-Shen Cheng, Chih-Chiang Tsao, Tzu-Chun Tang, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Tuan-Yu Hung, Cheng-Shiuan Wong
  • Publication number: 20200049644
    Abstract: A temperature and humidity sensor module sensing method for enabling a temperature and humidity sensor in an electric product to provide the detected humidity message to a micro control unit for determination. According to the characteristic curve of a known humidity sensor, the micro control unit determines that the humidity value rising slope exceeds a predetermined rising slope for a specific period of time, or the relative humidity rises a predetermined percentage for a specified period of time, or a high humidity limit continues for a specific period of time, indicating that the surface of the temperature and humidity sensor is attached or condensed with water molecules. Then, the micro control unit controls the heating element to heat-dry the temperature and humidity sensor, keeping the temperature and humidity sensor in the optimal working condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2018
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: Shang-Jung WU, Chun-Lin LU, Chia-Hung WANG, Chin-Feng CHEN
  • Publication number: 20200049643
    Abstract: A temperature and humidity sensor module heat drying structure used in an electrical product is disclosed to include a temperature and humidity sensor, a heating element and a micro control unit. When the humidity value detected by the temperature and humidity sensor surpasses a predetermined reference value, the micro control unit controls the heating element to heat the temperature and humidity sensor, evaporating water from the surface of the temperature and humidity sensor. After a period of time, when the humidity value detected by the temperature and humidity sensor is lower than the predetermined reference value, the heating operation is stopped, keeping the temperature and humidity sensor in optimal working condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2018
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: Shang-Jung WU, Chun-Lin LU, Chia-Hung WANG, Chin-Feng CHEN
  • Patent number: 10553533
    Abstract: An integrated fan-out (InFO) package includes a first redistribution structure, a die, an encapsulant, a plurality of first through interlayer vias (TIV), a second redistribution structure, an insulating layer, a supporting layer, and a plurality of conductive patches. The die is disposed on the first redistribution structure. The encapsulant encapsulates the die. The first TIVs are embedded in the encapsulant. The second redistribution structure is disposed on the die, the first TIVs, and the encapsulant. The first redistribution structure is electrically connected to the second redistribution structure through the first TIVs. The insulating layer is disposed on the first redistribution structure opposite to the die and includes a plurality of air gaps. The supporting layer is over the insulating layer. The conductive patches are over the supporting layer. Locations of the conductive patches correspond to locations of the air gaps of the insulating layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chun-Lin Lu, Han-Ping Pu, Kai-Chiang Wu, Nan-Chin Chuang
  • Publication number: 20200035625
    Abstract: A package includes a semiconductor package including a semiconductor die and a first insulating encapsulation, a substrate, and a second insulating encapsulation. The first insulating encapsulation encapsulates the semiconductor die. The substrate includes a redistribution circuitry, wherein the substrate is electrically coupled to the semiconductor package through the redistribution circuitry. The second insulating encapsulation is disposed on and partially covers the substrate, wherein the substrate is sandwiched between the semiconductor package and the second insulating encapsulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chuei-Tang Wang, Chung-Hao Tsai, Chen-Hua Yu, Chun-Lin Lu, Han-Ping Pu, Kai-Chiang Wu
  • Publication number: 20200027803
    Abstract: An interposer may comprise a metal layer above a substrate. A dam or a plurality of dams may be formed above the metal layer. A dam surrounds an area of a size larger than a size of a die which may be connected to a contact pad above the metal layer within the area. A dam may comprise a conductive material, or a non-conductive material, or both. An underfill may be formed under the die, above the metal layer, and contained within the area surrounded by the dam, so that no underfill may overflow outside the area surrounded by the dam. Additional package may be placed above the die connected to the interposer to form a package-on-package structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Publication date: January 23, 2020
    Inventors: Chun-Lin Lu, Kai-Chiang Wu, Yen-Ping Wang, Shih-Wei Liang, Ching-Feng Yang
  • Patent number: 10529666
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a first die; a first molding encapsulating the first die; a second die disposed over the first molding, and including a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface, and a sidewall between the first surface and the second surface; and a second molding disposed over the first molding and surrounding the second die, wherein the first surface of the second die faces the first molding, and the second die is at least partially covered by the second molding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Kai-Chiang Wu, Chun-Lin Lu
  • Patent number: 10522437
    Abstract: An interposer may comprise a metal layer above a substrate. A dam or a plurality of dams may be formed above the metal layer. A dam surrounds an area of a size larger than a size of a die which may be connected to a contact pad above the metal layer within the area. A dam may comprise a conductive material, or a non-conductive material, or both. An underfill may be formed under the die, above the metal layer, and contained within the area surrounded by the dam, so that no underfill may overflow outside the area surrounded by the dam. Additional package may be placed above the die connected to the interposer to form a package-on-package structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chun-Lin Lu, Kai-Chiang Wu, Yen-Ping Wang, Shih-Wei Liang, Ching-Feng Yang