Patents by Inventor Hoang Mong Nguyen
Hoang Mong Nguyen 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: 11974390Abstract: A packaging substrate can include a first surface and a second opposing surface, the first surface including a first mounting region of a first electronic module region and the second opposing surface including a first electrical contacts region of the first electronic module region. The packaging substrate can include a saw street region with at least a portion that surrounds the first electronic module region, and a saw street feature formed on the second opposing surface within at least a portion of the saw street region, the saw street feature being a solder mask layer over a metal layer.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2023Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: Skyworks Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Bhuvaneshwaran Vijayakumar, Lori Ann Deorio, Anthony James Lobianco, Hoang Mong Nguyen, Robert Francis Darveaux
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Patent number: 11864295Abstract: Front end systems and related devices, integrated circuits, modules, and methods are disclosed. One such packaged module includes a multi-mode power amplifier circuit in an interior of a radio frequency shielding structure and an antenna external to the radio frequency shielding structure. The multi-mode power amplifier circuit includes a stacked output stage including a transistor stack of two or more transistors. The multi-mode power amplifier circuit also includes a bias circuit configured to control a bias of at least one transistor of the transistor stack based on a mode of the multi-mode power amplifier circuit. The radio frequency shielding structure can extend above a package substrate. The antenna can be on the package substrate. Other embodiments of front end systems are disclosed, along with related devices, integrated circuits, modules, methods, and components thereof.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2021Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: Skyworks Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Yasser Khairat Soliman, Hoang Mong Nguyen, Anthony James LoBianco, Gregory Edward Babcock, Darren Roger Frenette, George Khoury, René Rodríguez, Leslie Paul Wallis
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Publication number: 20230420301Abstract: Shielded module fabrication methods and devices. In some embodiments, a carrier assembly can be provided for processing of packaged modules. The carrier assembly can include a plate having a first side that defines a plurality of openings, and an adhesive layer implemented on the first side of the plate. The adhesive layer can define a plurality of openings arranged to substantially match the openings of the plate, with each opening of the adhesive layer being dimensioned such that the adhesive layer is capable of providing an adhesive engagement between an underside perimeter portion of a package and a perimeter portion about the corresponding opening of the first side of the plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2023Publication date: December 28, 2023Inventors: Yi LIU, Anthony James LOBIANCO, Matthew Sean READ, Hoang Mong NGUYEN, Howard E. CHEN
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Publication number: 20230345684Abstract: An integrated device package is disclosed. The integrated device package can include a carrier, an electronic component mounted on the carrier, a molding material disposed over the carrier, and an electromagnetic interference shield layer disposed over the molding material. The electronic component is at least partially disposed in the molding material. The electromagnetic interference shield layer is configured to shield the electronic component from a radio frequency signal. The electromagnetic interference shield layer has a thickness in a range between 2 ?m and 6 ?m. A surface of the electromagnetic interference shield layer includes an ink mark that has a thickness in a range between 5 ?m and 15 ?m, or a laser mark that has a depth in a range between 1 ?m and 2 ?m.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2023Publication date: October 26, 2023Inventors: Anthony James LoBianco, Hoang Mong Nguyen, Yi Liu
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Publication number: 20230345685Abstract: An integrated device package is disclosed. the integrated device package can include a carrier, an electronic component mounted on the carrier, a molding material disposed over the carrier, and an electromagnetic interference shield layer disposed over the molding material. The electronic component is at least partially disposed in the molding material. At least a portion of the shield layer is in contact with the electronic component. The electromagnetic interference shield layer is configured to shield the electronic component from a radio frequency signal. A surface of the electromagnetic interference shield layer includes an ink mark or a laser mark.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2023Publication date: October 26, 2023Inventors: Anthony James LoBianco, Hoang Mong Nguyen, Yi Liu
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Publication number: 20230326841Abstract: A dual-sided packaged radio-frequency (RF) module comprises a packaging substrate having a first surface with at least one RF circuit component mounted thereon and a second surface opposite to the first surface with at least one circuitry component mounted thereon, at least one contact feature attached to the second surface of the packaging substrate, a vertical extension of the at least one contact feature being larger than a distance between a bottom surface of the at least one circuitry component and the second surface of the packaging substrate, an underside molding encapsulating the at least one circuitry component and the at least one contact feature, a bottom surface of the underside molding being flush with the bottom surface of the at least one circuitry component, and a trench structure formed in the underside molding around the at least one contact feature.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventors: Robert Francis Darveaux, Howard E. Chen, Hoang Mong Nguyen, Anthony James LoBianco
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Publication number: 20230262877Abstract: A packaging substrate can include a first surface and a second opposing surface, the first surface including a first mounting region of a first electronic module region and the second opposing surface including a first electrical contacts region of the first electronic module region. The packaging substrate can include a saw street region with at least a portion that surrounds the first electronic module region, and a saw street feature formed on the second opposing surface within at least a portion of the saw street region, the saw street feature being a solder mask layer over a metal layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2023Publication date: August 17, 2023Inventors: Bhuvaneshwaran VIJAYAKUMAR, Lori Ann DEORIO, Anthony James LOBIANCO, Hoang Mong NGUYEN, Robert Francis DARVEAUX
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Patent number: 11682649Abstract: Packaged modules for use in wireless devices are disclosed. A substrate supports integrated circuit die including at least a portion of a baseband system and a front end system, an oscillator assembly, and an antenna. The oscillator assembly includes an enclosure to enclose the oscillator and conductive pillars formed at least partially within a side of the enclosure to conduct signals between the top and bottom surfaces of the oscillator assembly. Components can be vertically integrated to save space and reduce trace length. Vertical integration provides an overhang volume that can include discrete components. Radio frequency shielding and ground planes within the substrate shield the front end system and antenna from radio frequency interference. Stacked filter assemblies include passive surface mount devices to filter radio frequency signals.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2021Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: Skyworks Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Gregory Edward Babcock, Lori Ann DeOrio, Darren Roger Frenette, George Khoury, Anthony James LoBianco, Hoang Mong Nguyen, Leslie Paul Wallis
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Patent number: 11682585Abstract: Devices for fabrication of shielded modules. In some embodiments, a carrier assembly can be provided for processing of packaged modules. The carrier assembly can include a plate having a first side that defines a plurality of openings, and an adhesive layer implemented on the first side of the plate. The adhesive layer can define a plurality of openings arranged to substantially match the openings of the plate, with each opening of the adhesive layer being dimensioned such that the adhesive layer is capable of providing an adhesive engagement between an underside perimeter portion of a package and a perimeter portion about the corresponding opening of the first side of the plate.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2018Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: Skyworks Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Yi Liu, Anthony James Lobianco, Matthew Sean Read, Hoang Mong Nguyen, Howard E. Chen
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Publication number: 20230115846Abstract: An electronic package is provided. The electronic package comprises a substrate having a first side and a second side, the substrate configured to receive one or more electronic components; a first electronic component mounted to the first side of the substrate; a first mold structure extending over at least part of the first side of the substrate; a group of through-mold connections provided on the first side of the substrate, the through-mold connections substantially formed of non-reflowable electrically conductive material; the first mold structure substantially encapsulating the group of through-mold connections; the group of through-mold connections exposed through the first mold structure. An electronic device comprising such an electronic package is also provided. A method of manufacturing such an electronic package is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2021Publication date: April 13, 2023Inventors: Hoang Mong Nguyen, Anthony James LoBianco, Howard E. Chen, Ki Wook Lee, Yi Liu
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Patent number: 11596056Abstract: A packaging substrate can include a first surface and a second opposing surface, the first surface having a mounting region configured to receive electronic components, and electrical contacts formed on the second opposing surface. A saw street region can surround the mounting region and the electrical contacts, a metal layer and a solder mask layer being formed within the saw street region on the second opposing surface, and the solder mask layer being formed over the metal layer. An electronic module can include a packaging substrate including a first surface and a second opposing surface, the first surface including a mounting region. A plurality of electronic components can be mounted on the mounting region. A ground pad can be formed on the second opposing surface of the packaging substrate, the ground pad including a solder mask layer formed thereon, the solder mask layer having a plurality of openings.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2019Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: Skyworks Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Bhuvaneshwaran Vijayakumar, Lori Ann DeOrio, Anthony James LoBianco, Hoang Mong Nguyen, Robert Francis Darveaux
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Patent number: 11563267Abstract: A method for providing electromagnetic shielding of a semiconductor die includes attaching a semiconductor die to a package substrate of a packaged radio frequency module, where the package substrate includes one or more radio frequency circuits fabricated therein. The method also includes encapsulating the semiconductor die with a molding compound. The method also includes at least partially covering the molding compound with an electromagnetic shielding structure having an outer layer including cobalt. A phone board assembly can include the packaged radio frequency module attached to a printed circuit board. The packaged radio frequency module can be incorporated into a mobile device.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2021Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: Skyworks Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Anthony James LoBianco, Hoang Mong Nguyen
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Publication number: 20220310530Abstract: A packaged semiconductor module comprises a substrate having a ground plane, an electronic device mounted on a surface of the substrate, a bond pad disposed on the surface of the substrate and electrically connected to the ground plane, a mold compound covering the electronic device, a conductive post disposed on a side of the electronic device, the conductive post extending from the bond pad and at least partially through the mold compound, and a conductive layer disposed on the mold compound and electrically coupled to the conductive post and to the ground plane, the conductive post, the conductive layer, and the ground plane together forming the integrated electromagnetic interference shield, the conductive post extending from the bond pad to the conductive layer in a direction perpendicular to a plane defined by the surface of the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2022Publication date: September 29, 2022Inventors: Anthony James LoBianco, Hoang Mong Nguyen, Matthew Sean Read, Howard E. Chen, Ki Wook Lee, Yi Liu
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Patent number: 11244835Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of fabricating a packaged radio-frequency (RF) device. The disclosed methods use a film during fabrication to control the distribution of an under-fill material between one or more components and a packaging substrate. The method includes mounting components to a first side of a packaging substrate and applying a film to a second side of a packaging substrate. The method also includes mounting a lower component to the second side of the packaging substrate and under-filling the lower component mounted on the second side of the packaging substrate with an under-filling agent. The method also includes removing the film on the second side of the packaging substrate and mounting solder balls to the second side of the packaging substrate after removal of the film.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2020Date of Patent: February 8, 2022Assignee: SKYWORKS SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Robert Francis Darveaux, Howard E. Chen, Hoang Mong Nguyen
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Publication number: 20210399423Abstract: An antenna structure can include a printed circuit board module and a mold compound disposed on a side of the printed circuit board module. A planar antenna is defined by a conformal shield layer disposed on a first surface of the mold compound such that the mold compound is disposed between the printed circuit board module and the conformal shield layer. The thickness of the mold compound layer and the shape of the conformal shield layer can be varied to optimize a performance of the antenna.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2021Publication date: December 23, 2021Inventors: Dinhphuoc Vu Hoang, Robert Francis Darveaux, Anthony James LoBianco, Lori Ann DeOrio, Hoang Mong Nguyen, Ki Wook Lee, Hardik Bhupendra Modi, Foad Arfaei Malekzadeh, Stephen Joseph Kovacic, René Rodriguez
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Publication number: 20210336332Abstract: A method for providing electromagnetic shielding of a semiconductor die includes attaching a semiconductor die to a package substrate of a packaged radio frequency module, where the package substrate includes one or more radio frequency circuits fabricated therein. The method also includes encapsulating the semiconductor die with a molding compound. The method also includes at least partially covering the molding compound with an electromagnetic shielding structure having an outer layer including cobalt. A phone board assembly can include the packaged radio frequency module attached to a printed circuit board. The packaged radio frequency module can be incorporated into a mobile device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2021Publication date: October 28, 2021Inventors: Anthony James LoBianco, Hoang Mong Nguyen
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Publication number: 20210320081Abstract: Packaged modules for use in wireless devices are disclosed. A substrate supports integrated circuit die including at least a portion of a baseband system and a front end system, an oscillator assembly, and an antenna. The oscillator assembly includes an enclosure to enclose the oscillator and conductive pillars formed at least partially within a side of the enclosure to conduct signals between the top and bottom surfaces of the oscillator assembly. Components can be vertically integrated to save space and reduce trace length. Vertical integration provides an overhang volume that can include discrete components. Radio frequency shielding and ground planes within the substrate shield the front end system and antenna from radio frequency interference. Stacked filter assemblies include passive surface mount devices to filter radio frequency signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2021Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Gregory Edward Babcock, Lori Ann DeOrio, Darren Roger Frenette, George Khoury, Anthony James LoBianco, Hoang Mong Nguyen, Leslie Paul Wallis
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Patent number: 11069978Abstract: A method for manufacturing a package with a conformal shield antenna includes forming a mold compound layer, attaching the mold compound layer to a printed circuit board, applying a conformal shield layer on a first surface of the mold compound layer, the mold compound layer disposed between the conformal shield layer and the printed circuit board module, and shaping the conformal shield layer to define a planar antenna structure. Optionally, the method includes forming a cavity in the mold compound layer, applying a cover layer over the cavity to enclose the cavity and hardening the cover layer.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2018Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: Skyworks Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Dinhphuoc Vu Hoang, Robert Francis Darveaux, Anthony James LoBianco, Lori Ann DeOrio, Hoang Mong Nguyen, Ki Wook Lee, Hardik Bhupendra Modi, Foad Arfaei Malekzadeh, Stephen Joseph Kovacic, René Rodriguez
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Publication number: 20210217714Abstract: Front end systems and related devices, integrated circuits, modules, and methods are disclosed. One such packaged module includes a multi-mode power amplifier circuit in an interior of a radio frequency shielding structure and an antenna external to the radio frequency shielding structure. The multi-mode power amplifier circuit includes a stacked output stage including a transistor stack of two or more transistors. The multi-mode power amplifier circuit also includes a bias circuit configured to control a bias of at least one transistor of the transistor stack based on a mode of the multi-mode power amplifier circuit. The radio frequency shielding structure can extend above a package substrate. The antenna can be on the package substrate. Other embodiments of front end systems are disclosed, along with related devices, integrated circuits, modules, methods, and components thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2021Publication date: July 15, 2021Inventors: Yasser Khairat Soliman, Hoang Mong Nguyen, Anthony James LoBianco, Gregory Edward Babcock, Darren Roger Frenette, George Khoury, René Rodríguez, Leslie Paul Wallis
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Patent number: 11063002Abstract: A method for fabricating a radio-frequency (RF) module is disclosed, the method including forming or providing a first assembly that includes a packaging substrate and an RF component mounted thereon, the first assembly further including one or more shielding-wirebonds formed relative to the RF component, forming an overmold over the packaging substrate to substantially encapsulate the RF component and the one or more shielding-wirebonds, the overmold formed by compression molding, and forming a conductive layer on an upper surface of the overmold such that the conductive layer is in electrical contact with some or all of the shielding-wirebonds.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2020Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: Skyworks Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Hoang Mong Nguyen, Luis Eduardo Herrera, Sergio Joaquin Gonzalez Flores, Matthew Sean Read, Anthony James Lobianco, Heliodoro Osuna