Patents by Inventor Fa Chen
Fa Chen 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).
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Patent number: 12388038Abstract: A semiconductor package including hybrid bonding and solder bonding along a first interface and methods of forming the same are disclosed. In an embodiment, a package includes a first interposer, the first interposer including a first redistribution structure; a first die bonded to a first surface of the first redistribution structure with a dielectric-to-dielectric bond and a metal-to-metal bond; a second die bonded to the first surface of the first redistribution structure with a first solder bond; an encapsulant around the first die and the second die; and a plurality of conductive connectors on a second side of the first redistribution structure opposite to the first die and the second die.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2022Date of Patent: August 12, 2025Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventor: Ming-Fa Chen
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Patent number: 12362326Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a first die, a second die, an encapsulating material, and a redistribution structure. The second die is disposed over the first die and includes a plurality of bonding pads bonded to the first die, a plurality of through vias extending through a substrate of the second die and a plurality of alignment marks, wherein a pitch between adjacent two of the plurality of alignment marks is different from a pitch between adjacent two of the plurality of through vias. The encapsulating material is disposed over the first die and at least laterally encapsulating the second die. The redistribution structure is disposed over the second die and the encapsulating material and electrically connected to the plurality of through vias.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2023Date of Patent: July 15, 2025Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hsien-Wei Chen, Ming-Fa Chen
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Patent number: 12362282Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a stacked die including a lower portion and an upper portion stacked upon the lower portion. The lower portion includes a first patterned conductive pad, a first conductive connector passing through the first patterned conductive pad, a first patterned dielectric layer covering the first patterned conductive pad and laterally isolating the first conductive connector from the first patterned conductive pad. The upper portion includes a second conductive connector bonded to the first conductive connector, and a second patterned dielectric layer bonded to the first patterned dielectric layer.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2022Date of Patent: July 15, 2025Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Ching-Jung Yang, Hsien-Wei Chen, Ming-Fa Chen
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Patent number: 12362342Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a first die including an optical coupler, a second die disposed on the first die, and a transparent encapsulation material disposed on the first die. The second die includes a substrate and a transparent portion disposed within the substrate and optically coupled to the optical coupler. The transparent encapsulation material extends along sidewalls of the substrate of the second die.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2023Date of Patent: July 15, 2025Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Jie Chen, Hsien-Wei Chen, Ming-Fa Chen
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Publication number: 20250227942Abstract: Methods of forming a super high density metal-insulator-metal (SHDMIM) capacitor and semiconductor device are disclosed herein. A method includes depositing a first insulating layer over a semiconductor substrate and a series of conductive layers separated by a series of dielectric layers over the first insulating layer, the series of conductive layers including device electrodes and dummy metal plates. A first set of contact plugs through the series of conductive layers contacts one or more conductive layers of a first portion of the series of conductive layers. A second set of contact plugs through the series of dielectric layers avoids contact of a second portion of the series of conductive layers, the second portion of the series of conductive layers electrically floating.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2025Publication date: July 10, 2025Inventors: Hsien-Wei Chen, Ying-Ju Chen, Jie Chen, Ming-Fa Chen
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Patent number: 12355008Abstract: A die stack structure including a first semiconductor die, a second semiconductor die, an insulating encapsulation and a redistribution circuit structure is provided. The first semiconductor die includes a first semiconductor substrate including a first portion and a second portion, a first interconnect structure and a first bonding structure. The first interconnect structure is disposed on a top surface of the second portion, a lateral dimension of the first portion is greater than a lateral dimension of the top surface of the second portion. The second semiconductor die is disposed on the first semiconductor die and includes a second bonding structure, the second semiconductor die is electrically connected with the first semiconductor die through the first and second bonding structures. The insulating encapsulation is disposed on the first portion and laterally encapsulating the second portion and the second semiconductor die.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2024Date of Patent: July 8, 2025Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Ming-Fa Chen, Chao-Wen Shih, Min-Chien Hsiao, Nien-Fang Wu, Sung-Feng Yeh, Tzuan-Horng Liu
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Patent number: 12355007Abstract: Packages and methods of fabricating the same are provided. The package includes a first die, wherein the first die includes a plurality of through vias from a first surface of the first die toward a second surface of the first die; a second die disposed below the first die, wherein the second surface of the first die is bonded to the second die; an isolation layer disposed in the first die, wherein the plurality of through vias extend through the isolation layer; an encapsulation laterally surrounding the first die, wherein the encapsulation is laterally separated from the isolation layer; a buffer layer disposed over the first die, the isolation layer, and the encapsulation; and a plurality of conductive terminals disposed over the isolation layer, wherein the plurality of conductive terminals is electrically connected to corresponding ones of the plurality of through vias.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2023Date of Patent: July 8, 2025Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hsien-Wei Chen, Ming-Fa Chen
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Publication number: 20250219023Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a first die, a dielectric layer, a second interconnection structure, a second conductive pad and a conductive feature. The first die includes a first interconnection structure over a first substrate and a first conductive pad disposed on and electrically connected to the first interconnection structure. The first conductive pad has a probe mark on a surface thereof. The dielectric layer laterally warps around the first die. The second interconnection structure is disposed on the first die and the dielectric layer, the second interconnection structure includes a conductive via landing on the first conductive pad of the first die, and the conductive via is spaced apart from the first probe mark. The second conductive pad is disposed on and electrically connected to the second interconnection structure. The conductive feature is disposed on the second conductive pad.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2025Publication date: July 3, 2025Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Ming-Fa Chen, Hsien-Wei Chen, Sung-Feng Yeh
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Patent number: 12345571Abstract: A MEMS infrared sensing device includes a substrate and an infrared sensing component. The infrared sensing component is provided above the substrate. The infrared sensing component includes a sensing plate and at least one supporting element. The sensing plate includes at least one infrared absorbing layer, an infrared sensing layer, a sensing electrode and a plurality of metallic elements. The sensing plate has a plurality of openings. The metallic elements respectively surround the openings. The sensing electrode is connected with the infrared sensing layer, and the metallic elements are spaced apart from one another. The supporting element connecting the sensing plate with the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2022Date of Patent: July 1, 2025Assignee: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Chin-Jou Kuo, Bor-Shiun Lee, Ming-Fa Chen
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Publication number: 20250210465Abstract: A package includes a semiconductor carrier, a first die, a second die, and an electron transmission path. The first die is disposed over the semiconductor carrier and is located at a first tier. The second die is stacked on the first die and is located at a second tier. The electron transmission path extends vertically and is electrically connected to a ground volage. A first portion of the electron transmission path is embedded in the semiconductor carrier, a second portion of the electron transmission path is located at the first tier, and a third portion of the electron transmission path is located at the second tier.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2025Publication date: June 26, 2025Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Ming-Fa Chen, Sung-Feng Yeh, Jian-Wei Hong
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Publication number: 20250208363Abstract: Optical devices and methods of manufacture are presented in which optical interposers are formed with facets. In some embodiments a method includes receiving a first optical interposer bonded to a first semiconductor device, attaching a support substrate to the first semiconductor device, forming a facet recess to recess a sidewall of the first optical interposer and expose the support substrate, and forming a first spacer along a sidewall of the first optical interposer after the forming the facet recess.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2024Publication date: June 26, 2025Inventors: Zi-Jheng Liu, Tu-Hao Yu, Ming-Fa Chen
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Publication number: 20250201777Abstract: A die stack structure includes an interconnection structure, a logic die, a control die, a first insulating encapsulant, a dummy die, a memory cube and a second insulating encapsulant. The logic die is electrically connected to the interconnection structure. The logic die comprises a first dielectric bonding structure. The control die is laterally separated from the logic die and electrically connected to the interconnection structure. The first insulating encapsulant laterally encapsulates the logic die and the control die. The dummy die is stacked on the logic die, the logic die is located between the interconnection structure and the dummy die, the dummy die comprises a second dielectric bonding structure, and a bonding interface is located between the first dielectric bonding structure and the second dielectric bonding structure. The memory cube is stacked on and electrically connected to the control die, wherein the control die is located between the interconnection structure and the memory cube.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2025Publication date: June 19, 2025Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Hsien-Wei Chen, Jie Chen, Ming-Fa Chen, Sung-Feng Yeh, Ying-Ju Chen
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Patent number: 12334459Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a conductive pad. In some embodiments, the conductive pad includes at least one dielectric pattern therein, wherein the at least one dielectric pattern penetrates a surface of the conductive pad. In some embodiments, the conductive pad includes a conductive main body and at least one hole in the conductive main body, wherein the at least one hole penetrates a surface of the conductive main body.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2022Date of Patent: June 17, 2025Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Hsien-Wei Chen, Ming-Fa Chen, Sung-Feng Yeh, Ying-Ju Chen
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Publication number: 20250183192Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor device includes: forming first electrical components in a substrate in a first device region of the semiconductor device; forming a first interconnect structure over and electrically coupled to the first electrical components; forming a first passivation layer over the first interconnect structure, the first passivation layer extending from the first device region to a scribe line region adjacent to the first device region; after forming the first passivation layer, removing the first passivation layer from the scribe line region while keeping a remaining portion of the first passivation layer in the first device region; and dicing along the scribe line region after removing the first passivation layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2025Publication date: June 5, 2025Inventors: Hsien-Wei Chen, Ying-Ju Chen, Ming-Fa Chen
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Publication number: 20250183110Abstract: A semiconductor structure and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The semiconductor structure includes a first die, a second die laterally spaced apart from the first die, a first protective liner, and a support substrate. Each of the first and second dies includes an active side, a back side, a first sidewall connected to the active and back sides, and a second sidewall opposite to the first sidewall and connected to the active and back sides. The first protective liner includes a first portion lining the first sidewall of the first die and a second portion lining the first sidewall of the second die facing the first sidewall of the first die. The support substrate is disposed over the back sides of the first and second dies, and the support substrate includes a sidewall coterminous with the second sidewalls of the first and second dies.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2025Publication date: June 5, 2025Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Ming-Fa Chen, Ta-Hao Sung, Sung-Feng Yeh
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Publication number: 20250174591Abstract: A system and method for connecting semiconductor dies is provided. An embodiment comprises connecting a first semiconductor die with a first width to a second semiconductor die with a larger second width and that is still connected to a semiconductor wafer. The first semiconductor die is encapsulated after it is connected, and the encapsulant and first semiconductor die are thinned to expose a through substrate via within the first semiconductor die. The second semiconductor die is singulated from the semiconductor wafer, and the combined first semiconductor die and second semiconductor die are then connected to another substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2025Publication date: May 29, 2025Inventors: Ming-Fa Chen, Chen-Hua Yu, Sen-Bor Jan
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Patent number: 12315842Abstract: A package structure includes at least one semiconductor die, an insulating encapsulant, an isolation layer and a redistribution layer. The at least one first semiconductor die has a semiconductor substrate and a conductive post disposed on the semiconductor substrate. The insulating encapsulant is partially encapsulating the first semiconductor die, wherein the conductive post has a first portion surrounded by the insulating encapsulant and a second portion that protrudes out from the insulating encapsulant. The isolation layer is disposed on the insulating encapsulant and surrounding the second portion of the conductive post. The redistribution layer is disposed on the first semiconductor die and the isolation layer, wherein the redistribution layer is electrically connected to the conductive post of the first semiconductor die.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2023Date of Patent: May 27, 2025Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Hsien-Wei Chen, Ming-Fa Chen, Sung-Feng Yeh
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Publication number: 20250167173Abstract: A method includes bonding a first device die and a second device die to a substrate, and filling a gap between the first device die and the second device die with a gap-filling material. A top portion of the gap-filling material covers the first device die and the second device die. Vias are formed to penetrate through the top portion of the gap-filling material. The vias are electrically coupled to the first device die and the second device die. The method further includes forming redistribution lines over the gap-filling material using damascene processes, and forming electrical connectors over and electrically coupling to the redistribution lines.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2025Publication date: May 22, 2025Inventors: Ming-Fa Chen, Chen-Hua Yu
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Publication number: 20250164709Abstract: An optical package structure is provided. The optical package structure includes a photonic integrated circuit die, an electronic integrated circuit die, an oxide layer, and a silicon carrier. The photonic integrated circuit die includes a coupler. The electronic integrated circuit die is bonded to the photonic integrated circuit die. The oxide layer is adjacent to the electronic integrated circuit die. The silicon carrier includes a first part over the electronic integrated circuit die and a second part over the oxide layer. A trench is formed in the second part of the silicon carrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2023Publication date: May 22, 2025Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Ming-Fa CHEN, Chih-Tsung TSAI
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Publication number: 20250164714Abstract: Optical devices and methods of manufacture are presented in which a first connecting structure with a lens is utilized to transmit and receive optical signals to and from an optical device. In embodiments the first connecting structure comprises a first mirror and a lens aligned with the first mirror. The first mirror and the lens redirect optical signals into and out of the optical devices through an edge coupler within the optical device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2024Publication date: May 22, 2025Inventor: Ming-Fa Chen