Patents by Inventor Hao-Yi Tsai

Hao-Yi Tsai 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: 12080615
    Abstract: A method includes forming a through-via from a first conductive pad of a first device die. The first conductive pad is at a top surface of the first device die. A second device die is adhered to the top surface of the first device die. The second device die has a surface conductive feature. The second device die and the through-via are encapsulated in an encapsulating material. The encapsulating material is planarized to reveal the through-via and the surface conductive feature. Redistribution lines are formed over and electrically coupled to the through-via and the surface conductive feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Kuo-Chung Yee, Hao-Yi Tsai, Tin-Hao Kuo
  • Publication number: 20240290734
    Abstract: A package structure includes a semiconductor device, a molding compound, a first dielectric layer, and a through-via. The molding compound is in contact with a sidewall of the semiconductor device. The first dielectric layer is over the molding compound and the semiconductor device. The through-via is in the molding compound and the first dielectric layer. The through-via is a continuous element and in contact with the first dielectric layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2024
    Publication date: August 29, 2024
    Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chih-Hsuan TAI, Ting-Ting KUO, Yu-Chih HUANG, Chih-Wei LIN, Hsiu-Jen LIN, Chih-Hua CHEN, Ming-Da CHENG, Ching-Hua HSIEH, Hao-Yi TSAI, Chung-Shi LIU
  • Publication number: 20240290703
    Abstract: A chip package structure includes an interposer structure that contains a package-side redistribution structure, an interposer core assembly, and a die-side redistribution structure. The interposer core assembly includes at least one silicon substrate interposer, and each of the at least one silicon substrate interposer includes a respective silicon substrate, a respective set of through-silicon via (TSV) structures vertically extending through the respective silicon substrate, a respective set of interconnect-level dielectric layers embedding a respective set of metal interconnect structures, and a respective set of metal bonding structures that are electrically connected to the die-side redistribution structure. The chip package structure includes at least two semiconductor dies that are attached to the die-side redistribution structure, and an epoxy molding compound (EMC) multi-die frame that laterally encloses the at least two semiconductor dies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2024
    Publication date: August 29, 2024
    Inventors: Kuo-Lung Pan, Yu-Chia Lai, Teng-Yuan Lo, Mao-Yen Chang, Po-Yuan Teng, Chen-Hua YU, Chung-Shi Liu, Hao-Yi Tsai, Tin-Hao Kuo
  • Patent number: 12074143
    Abstract: An embodiment includes a first package component including a first integrated circuit die and a first encapsulant at least partially surrounding the first integrated circuit die. The device also includes a redistribution structure on the first encapsulant and coupled to the first integrated circuit die. The device also includes a first thermal module coupled to the first integrated circuit die. The device also includes a second package component bonded to the first package component, the second package component including a power module attached to the first package component, the power module including active devices. The device also includes a second thermal module coupled to the power module. The device also includes a mechanical brace extending from a top surface of the second thermal module to a bottom surface of the first thermal module, the mechanical brace physically contacting the first thermal module and the second thermal module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2024
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Chi-Hui Lai, Tin-Hao Kuo, Hao-Yi Tsai, Chung-Shi Liu
  • Publication number: 20240282721
    Abstract: A package structure includes a first package. The first package has an active region and a peripheral region surrounding the active region. The first package includes a first redistribution structure, a second redistribution structure, a die, an encapsulant, and a seal ring structure. The second redistribution structure is disposed over the first redistribution structure. The die is disposed in the active region and is located between the first redistribution structure and the second redistribution structure. The encapsulant laterally encapsulates the die. The seal ring structure is disposed in the peripheral region. A first portion of the seal ring structure is embedded in the first redistribution structure, and a second portion of the seal ring structure is embedded in the second redistribution structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2023
    Publication date: August 22, 2024
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Tsung-Yuan Yu, Hao-Yi Tsai, Tzuan-Horng Liu, Yen-Liang Lin
  • Publication number: 20240282686
    Abstract: A method includes forming a first package component and a second package component. The first package component includes a first polymer layer, and a first electrical connector, with at least a part of the first electrical connector being in the first polymer layer. The second package component comprises a second polymer layer, and a second electrical connector, with at least a part of the second electrical connector being in the second polymer layer. The first package component is bonded to the second package component, with the first polymer layer being bonded to the second polymer layer, and the first electrical connector being bonded to the second electrical connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2023
    Publication date: August 22, 2024
    Inventors: Tzuan-Horng Liu, An-Jhih Su, Hao-Yi Tsai, Tsung-Yuan Yu, Po-Yuan Teng, Chung-Ming Weng, Che-Hsiang Hsu
  • Patent number: 12068212
    Abstract: A package structure and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. The package structure includes a die, an encapsulant, a first redistribution line (RDL) structure, a second RDL structure, a conductive terminal, and a through via. The encapsulant laterally encapsulates the die. The first redistribution line (RDL) structure on a first side of the die and the encapsulant, wherein the first RDL structure comprises a dielectric layer and a redistribution layer in the dielectric layer. The second RDL structure is located on a second side of the die and the encapsulant. The conductive terminal is connected to the redistribution layer. The through via extends through the encapsulant and the redistribution layer to contact the conductive terminal and the second RDL structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chih-Hsuan Tai, Chih-Hua Chen, Hao-Yi Tsai, Yu-Chih Huang, Chia-Hung Liu, Ting-Ting Kuo
  • Publication number: 20240274590
    Abstract: A method includes bonding a first device die to a second device die, encapsulating the first device die in a first encapsulant, performing a backside grinding process on the second device die to reveal through-vias in the second device die, and forming first electrical connectors on the second device die to form a package. The package includes the first device die and the second device die. The method further includes encapsulating the first package in a second encapsulant, and forming an interconnect structure overlapping the first package and the second encapsulant. The interconnect structure comprises second electrical connectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2024
    Publication date: August 15, 2024
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Hung-Yi Kuo, Chung-Shi Liu, Hao-Yi Tsai, Cheng-Chieh Hsieh, Tsung-Yuan Yu, Ming Hung Tseng
  • Patent number: 12057405
    Abstract: A method includes forming a plurality of dielectric layers, which processes include forming a first plurality of dielectric layers having first thicknesses, and forming a second plurality of dielectric layers having second thicknesses smaller than the first thicknesses. The first plurality of dielectric layers and the second plurality of dielectric layers are laid out alternatingly. The method further includes forming a plurality of redistribution lines connected to form a conductive path, which processes include forming a first plurality of redistribution lines, each being in one of the first plurality of dielectric layers, and forming a second plurality of redistribution lines, each being in one of the second plurality of dielectric layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Po-Yuan Teng, Kuo Lung Pan, Yu-Chia Lai, Tin-Hao Kuo, Hao-Yi Tsai, Chen-Hua Yu
  • Patent number: 12058101
    Abstract: Package structures and methods of forming package structures are described. A method includes placing a first package within a recess of a first substrate. The first package includes a first die. The method further includes attaching a first sensor to the first package and the first substrate. The first sensor is electrically coupled to the first package and the first substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Chih-Hua Chen, Hao-Yi Tsai, Yu-Feng Chen
  • Patent number: 12051666
    Abstract: A package structure including at least one semiconductor die and a redistribution structure is provided. The semiconductor die is laterally encapsulated by an encapsulant, and the redistribution structure is disposed on the semiconductor die and the encapsulant and electrically connected with the semiconductor die. The redistribution structure includes signal lines and a pair of repair lines. The signal lines include a pair of first signal lines located at a first level, and each first signal line of the pair of first signal lines has a break that split each first signal line into separate first and second fragments. The pair of repair lines is located above the pair of first signal lines and located right above the break. Opposite ending portions of each repair line are respectively connected with the first and second fragments with each repair line covering the break in each first signal line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2024
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Po-Yuan Teng, Hao-Yi Tsai, Kuo-Lung Pan, Sen-Kuei Hsu, Tin-Hao Kuo, Yi-Yang Lei, Ying-Cheng Tseng, Chi-Hui Lai
  • Patent number: 12040283
    Abstract: A package structure including a first semiconductor die, a second semiconductor die, first conductive pillars and a first insulating encapsulation is provided. The first semiconductor die includes a semiconductor substrate, an interconnect structure and a first redistribution circuit structure. The semiconductor substrate includes a first portion and a second portion disposed on the first portion. The interconnect structure is disposed on the second portion, the first redistribution circuit structure is disposed on the interconnect structure, and the lateral dimension of the first portion is greater than the lateral dimension of the second portion. The second semiconductor die is disposed on the first semiconductor die. The first conductive pillars are disposed on the first redistribution circuit structure of the first semiconductor die. The first insulating encapsulation is disposed on the first portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Tzu-Sung Huang, Cheng-Chieh Hsieh, Hsiu-Jen Lin, Hui-Jung Tsai, Hung-Yi Kuo, Hao-Yi Tsai, Ming-Hung Tseng, Yen-Liang Lin, Chun-Ti Lu, Chung-Ming Weng
  • Publication number: 20240234375
    Abstract: A semiconductor package including a first semiconductor die, a second semiconductor die, a first insulating encapsulation, a dielectric layer structure, a conductor structure and a second insulating encapsulation is provided. The first semiconductor die includes a first semiconductor substrate and a through substrate via (TSV) extending from a first side to a second side of the semiconductor substrate. The second semiconductor die is disposed on the first side of the semiconductor substrate. The first insulating encapsulation on the second semiconductor die encapsulates the first semiconductor die. A terminal of the TSV is coplanar with a surface of the first insulating encapsulation. The dielectric layer structure covers the first semiconductor die and the first insulating encapsulation. The conductor structure extends through the dielectric layer structure and contacts with the through substrate via.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2024
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Hao-Yi Tsai, Cheng-Chieh Hsieh, Tsung-Hsien Chiang, Hui-Chun Chiang, Tzu-Sung Huang, Ming-Hung Tseng, Kris Lipu Chuang, Chung-Ming Weng, Tsung-Yuan Yu, Tzuan-Horng Liu
  • Patent number: 12027494
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes an integrated circuit, first conductive features, second conductive features, a package structure, and an encapsulant. The integrated circuit has an active surface and a rear surface opposite to the active surface. The first conductive features surround the integrated circuit. The second conductive features are stacked on the first conductive features. The package structure is disposed on the second conductive features and the rear surface of the integrated circuit. The encapsulant laterally encapsulates the integrated circuit, the first conductive features, the second conductive features, and the package structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Hao-Yi Tsai, Tzuan-Horng Liu, Chien-Ling Hwang
  • Publication number: 20240210636
    Abstract: A package structure including a photonic, an electronic die, an encapsulant and a waveguide is provided. The photonic die includes an optical coupler. The electronic die is electrically coupled to the photonic die. The encapsulant laterally encapsulates the photonic die and the electronic die. The waveguide is disposed over the encapsulant and includes an upper surface facing away from the encapsulant. The waveguide includes a first end portion and a second end portion, the first end portion is optically coupled to the optical coupler, and the second end portion has a groove on the upper surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2024
    Publication date: June 27, 2024
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chung-Ming Weng, Chen-Hua Yu, Chung-Shi Liu, Hao-Yi Tsai, Cheng-Chieh Hsieh, Hung-Yi Kuo, Tsung-Yuan Yu, Hua-Kuei Lin, Che-Hsiang Hsu
  • Publication number: 20240203936
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a functional die, a dummy die, a conductive feature, a seal ring and an alignment mark. The dummy die is electrically isolated from the functional die. The conductive feature is electrically connected to the functional die. The seal ring is disposed aside the conductive feature. The alignment mark is disposed between the seal ring and the conductive feature, and the alignment mark is electrically isolated from the dummy die, the conductive feature and the seal ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2024
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Mao-Yen Chang, Yu-Chia Lai, Cheng-Shiuan Wong, Ting Hao Kuo, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Hao-Yi Tsai, Kuo-Lung Pan, Hsiu-Jen Lin
  • Patent number: 12014976
    Abstract: A chip package structure includes an interposer structure that contains a package-side redistribution structure, an interposer core assembly, and a die-side redistribution structure. The interposer core assembly includes at least one silicon substrate interposer, and each of the at least one silicon substrate interposer includes a respective silicon substrate, a respective set of through-silicon via (TSV) structures vertically extending through the respective silicon substrate, a respective set of interconnect-level dielectric layers embedding a respective set of metal interconnect structures, and a respective set of metal bonding structures that are electrically connected to the die-side redistribution structure. The chip package structure includes at least two semiconductor dies that are attached to the die-side redistribution structure, and an epoxy molding compound (EMC) multi-die frame that laterally encloses the at least two semiconductor dies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2024
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited
    Inventors: Kuo Lung Pan, Yu-Chia Lai, Teng-Yuan Lo, Mao-Yen Chang, Po-Yuan Teng, Chen-Hua Yu, Chung-Shi Liu, Hao-Yi Tsai, Tin-Hao Kuo
  • Patent number: 12014979
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a device includes: a first redistribution structure including a first dielectric layer; a die adhered to a first side of the first redistribution structure; an encapsulant laterally encapsulating the die, the encapsulant being bonded to the first dielectric layer with first covalent bonds; a through via extending through the encapsulant; and first conductive connectors electrically connected to a second side of the first redistribution structure, a subset of the first conductive connectors overlapping an interface of the encapsulant and the die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2024
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Kuo Lung Pan, Shu-Rong Chun, Teng-Yuan Lo, Hung-Yi Kuo, Chih-Horng Chang, Tin-Hao Kuo, Hao-Yi Tsai
  • Patent number: 12015017
    Abstract: A package structure including a first redistribution layer, a semiconductor die, through insulator vias, an insulating encapsulant and a second redistribution layer. The first redistribution layer includes a dielectric layer, a conductive layer, and connecting portions electrically connected to the conductive layer. The dielectric layer has first and second surfaces, the connecting portions has a first side, a second side, and sidewalls joining the first side to the second side. The first side of the connecting portions is exposed from and coplanar with the first surface of the dielectric layer. The semiconductor die is disposed on the second surface of the dielectric layer. The through insulator vias are connected to the conductive layer. The insulating encapsulant is disposed on the dielectric layer and encapsulating the semiconductor die and the through insulator vias. The second redistribution layer is disposed on the semiconductor die and over the insulating encapsulant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2024
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chih-Hsuan Tai, Hao-Yi Tsai, Yu-Chih Huang, Chia-Hung Liu, Ting-Ting Kuo, Ban-Li Wu, Ying-Cheng Tseng, Chi-Hui Lai
  • Publication number: 20240194591
    Abstract: A package structure includes a thermal dissipation structure including a substrate, a first encapsulant laterally covering the substrate, a die disposed on the substrate and including a sensing region, a second encapsulant laterally covering the die, and a redistribution structure disposed on the die and the second encapsulant. An outer sidewall of the second encapsulant is laterally offset from an outer sidewall of the first encapsulant. The die is electrically coupled to the substrate through the redistribution structure, and the redistribution structure includes a hollow region overlying the sensing region of the die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2024
    Publication date: June 13, 2024
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chih-Hsuan Tai, Hao-Yi Tsai, Tsung-Hsien Chiang, Yu-Chih Huang, Chia-Hung Liu, Ban-Li Wu, Ying-Cheng Tseng, Po-Chun Lin