Patents by Inventor Glenn Rinne

Glenn Rinne 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: 20180374820
    Abstract: A semiconductor device structure and a method for manufacturing a semiconductor device. As a non-limiting example, various aspects of this disclosure provide a method for manufacturing a semiconductor device that comprises ordering and performing processing steps in a manner that prevents warpage deformation from occurring to a wafer and/or die due to mismatching thermal coefficients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Yeong Beom Ko, Jin Han Kim, Dong Jin Kim, Do Hyung Kim, Glenn Rinne
  • Patent number: 10157872
    Abstract: A semiconductor device and a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device. As a non-limiting example, various aspects of this disclosure provide a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device comprising forming interconnection structures by at least part performing a lateral plating process, and a semiconductor device manufactured thereby.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: Amkor Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Greg Hames, Glenn Rinne, Devarajan Balaraman
  • Publication number: 20180323161
    Abstract: A semiconductor device and a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device. As a non-limiting example, various aspects of this disclosure provide a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device comprising forming interconnection structures by at least part performing a lateral plating process, and a semiconductor device manufactured thereby.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2018
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Inventors: Greg Hames, Glenn Rinne, Devarajan Balaraman
  • Patent number: 10115705
    Abstract: A semiconductor package and manufacturing method thereof are disclosed and may include a first semiconductor device comprising a first bond pad on a first surface of the first semiconductor device, a first encapsulant material surrounding side edges of the first semiconductor device, and a redistribution layer (RDL) formed on the first surface of the first semiconductor device and on a first surface of the encapsulant material. The RDL may electrically couple the first bond pad to a second bond pad formed above the first surface of the encapsulant material. A second semiconductor device comprising a third bond pad on a first surface of the second semiconductor device may face the first surface of the first semiconductor device and be electrically coupled to the first bond pad on the first semiconductor device. The first surface of the first semiconductor device may be coplanar with the first surface of the encapsulant material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: AMKOR TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Jin Young Kim, No Sun Park, Yoon Joo Kim, Choon Heung Lee, Jin Han Kim, Seung Jae Lee, Se Woong Cha, Sung Kyu Kim, Glenn Rinne
  • Publication number: 20180247909
    Abstract: Provided is a disclosure for optimizing the number of semiconductor devices on a wafer/substrate. The optimization comprises laying out, cutting, and packaging the devices efficiently.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2018
    Publication date: August 30, 2018
    Inventors: Glenn Rinne, Daniel Richter
  • Patent number: 10056349
    Abstract: A semiconductor device structure and a method for manufacturing a semiconductor device. As a non-limiting example, various aspects of this disclosure provide a method for manufacturing a semiconductor device that comprises ordering and performing processing steps in a manner that prevents warpage deformation from occurring to a wafer and/or die due to mismatching thermal coefficients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: Amkor Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Yeong Beom Ko, Jin Han Kim, Dong Jin Kim, Do Hyung Kim, Glenn Rinne
  • Patent number: 10037957
    Abstract: A semiconductor device and a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device. As a non-limiting example, various aspects of this disclosure provide a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device comprising forming interconnection structures by at least part performing a lateral plating process, and a semiconductor device manufactured thereby.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: AMKOR TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Greg Hames, Glenn Rinne, Devarajan Balaraman
  • Patent number: 9978644
    Abstract: Methods of dicing a wafer into a plurality of singulated dies are disclosed. Some methods coating sidewalls of the singulated dies with a polymer. The polymer may cover cracks formed in the sidewalls as result of dicing the wafer. Other methods may fill cracks formed in the sidewalls with a polymer. Such coating and/or filling of cracks may increase the structural integrity of the die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: AMKOR TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventor: Glenn Rinne
  • Publication number: 20180138138
    Abstract: A semiconductor device and a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device. As a non-limiting example, various aspects of this disclosure provide a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device comprising forming interconnection structures by at least part performing a lateral plating process, and a semiconductor device manufactured thereby.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2016
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Inventors: Greg Hames, Glenn Rinne, Devarajan Balaraman
  • Publication number: 20180102342
    Abstract: A semiconductor device structure and a method for manufacturing a semiconductor device. As a non-limiting example, various aspects of this disclosure provide a method for manufacturing a semiconductor device that comprises ordering and performing processing steps in a manner that prevents warpage deformation from occurring to a wafer and/or die due to mismatching thermal coefficients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2017
    Publication date: April 12, 2018
    Inventors: Yeong Beom Ko, Jin Han Kim, Dong Jin Kim, Do Hyung Kim, Glenn Rinne
  • Publication number: 20180047692
    Abstract: Provided is a disclosure for optimizing the number of semiconductor devices on a wafer/substrate. The optimization comprises laying out, cutting, and packaging the devices efficiently.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2016
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Inventors: Glenn Rinne, Daniel Richter
  • Patent number: 9875980
    Abstract: Methods for copper pillar protection may include forming a metal post over a contact on a semiconductor die, where the metal post comprises a sidewall. A metal cap may be formed on the metal post and may be wider than the width of the metal post. A solder bump may be formed on the metal cap, and a conformal passivation layer may be formed on at least the sidewall of the metal post. The metal cap may be rounded shaped or rectangular shaped in cross-section. The metal post and the metal cap may comprise copper. The metal cap may comprise a copper layer and a nickel layer. The seed metal layer may comprise one or more of titanium, tungsten, and copper. The conformal passivation layer may comprise a nonwettable polymer. Horizontal portions of the conformal passivation layer may be removed utilizing an anisotropic etch such as a plasma etch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: AMKOR TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Glenn Rinne, Dean Zehnder, Christopher J. Berry, Robert Lanzone, Ludovico Bancod
  • Patent number: 9865565
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for performing metal-to-metal bonding for an electrical device and an electrical device produced thereby. For example and without limitation, various aspects of this disclosure provide a process that comprises depositing a thin metal layer on a copper pillar and then mating the copper pillar with another copper element. Atoms of the thin metal layer may, for example, form a substitutional solid solution or intermetallic compounds with copper. A concentration gradient is introduced by the thin metal layer, and diffusion at the Cu—Cu interface begins immediately. The thin metal film and the copper may, for example, diffuse until the interface disappears or substantially disappears.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: AMKOR TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventor: Glenn Rinne
  • Patent number: 9837376
    Abstract: A semiconductor device structure and a method for manufacturing a semiconductor device. As a non-limiting example, various aspects of this disclosure provide a method for manufacturing a semiconductor device that comprises ordering and performing processing steps in a manner that prevents warpage deformation from occurring to a wafer and/or die due to mismatching thermal coefficients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: AMKOR TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Yeong Beom Ko, Jin Han Kim, Dong Jin Kim, Do Hyung Kim, Glenn Rinne
  • Publication number: 20170271315
    Abstract: Provided are a semiconductor device using, for example, an epoxy molding compound (EMC) wafer support system and a fabricating method thereof, which can, for example, adjust a thickness of the overall package in a final stage of completing the device while shortening a fabricating process and considerably reducing the fabrication cost. An example semiconductor device may comprise a first semiconductor die that comprises a bond pad and a through silicon via (TSV) connected to the bond pad; an interposer comprising a redistribution layer connected to the bond pad or the TSV and formed on the first semiconductor die, a second semiconductor die connected to the redistribution layer of the interposer and positioned on the interposer; an encapsulation unit encapsulating the second semiconductor die, and a solder ball connected to the bond pad or the TSV of the first semiconductor die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2017
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Inventors: Jin Young Kim, Doo Hyun Park, Ju Hoon Yoon, Seong Min Seo, Glenn Rinne, Choon Heung Lee
  • Publication number: 20170162535
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for performing metal-to-metal bonding for an electrical device and an electrical device produced thereby. For example and without limitation, various aspects of this disclosure provide a process that comprises depositing a thin metal layer on a copper pillar and then mating the copper pillar with another copper element. Atoms of the thin metal layer may, for example, form a substitutional solid solution or intermetallic compounds with copper. A concentration gradient is introduced by the thin metal layer, and diffusion at the Cu-Cu interface begins immediately. The thin metal film and the copper may, for example, diffuse until the interface disappears or substantially disappears.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2015
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Inventor: Glenn Rinne
  • Publication number: 20170117249
    Abstract: A semiconductor device structure and a method for manufacturing a semiconductor device. As a non-limiting example, various aspects of this disclosure provide a method for manufacturing a semiconductor device that comprises ordering and performing processing steps in a manner that prevents warpage deformation from occurring to a wafer and/or die due to mismatching thermal coefficients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2016
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Inventors: Yeong Beom Ko, Jin Han Kim, Dong Jin Kim, Do Hyung Kim, Glenn Rinne
  • Patent number: 9627368
    Abstract: Provided are a semiconductor device using, for example, an epoxy molding compound (EMC) wafer support system and a fabricating method thereof, which can, for example, adjust a thickness of the overall package in a final stage of completing the device while shortening a fabricating process and considerably reducing the fabrication cost. An example semiconductor device may comprise a first semiconductor die that comprises a bond pad and a through silicon via (TSV) connected to the bond pad; an interposer comprising a redistribution layer connected to the bond pad or the TSV and formed on the first semiconductor die, a second semiconductor die connected to the redistribution layer of the interposer and positioned on the interposer; an encapsulation unit encapsulating the second semiconductor die, and a solder ball connected to the bond pad or the TSV of the first semiconductor die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Amkor Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Jin Young Kim, Doo Hyun Park, Ju Hoon Yoon, Seong Min Seo, Glenn Rinne, Choon Heung Lee
  • Patent number: 9524906
    Abstract: A semiconductor device and a manufacturing method thereof are disclosed. A first insulation layer is formed on a semiconductor die, a redistribution layer electrically connected to a bond pad is formed on the first insulation layer, and a second insulation layer covers the redistribution layer. The second insulation layer is made of a cheap, non-photosensitive material. Accordingly, the manufacturing cost of the semiconductor device can be reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2016
    Assignee: AMKOR TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Jong Sik Paek, Eun Sook Sohn, In Bae Park, Won Chul Do, Glenn A. Rinne
  • Patent number: 9490231
    Abstract: A semiconductor device structure and a method for manufacturing a semiconductor device. As a non-limiting example, various aspects of this disclosure provide a method for manufacturing a semiconductor device that comprises ordering and performing processing steps in a manner that prevents warpage deformation from occurring to a wafer and/or die due to mismatching thermal coefficients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Inventors: Yeong Beom Ko, Jin Han Kim, Dong Jin Kim, Do Hyung Kim, Glenn Rinne