Patents by Inventor Hsien-Ming Tu
Hsien-Ming Tu 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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Publication number: 20240170414Abstract: A semiconductor package includes an encapsulated semiconductor device, a backside redistribution structure, and a front side redistribution structure. The encapsulated semiconductor device includes an encapsulating material and a semiconductor device encapsulated by the encapsulating material. The backside redistribution structure is disposed on a backside of the encapsulated semiconductor device and includes a redistribution circuit layer and a first patterned dielectric layer. The redistribution circuit layer has a circuit pattern and a dummy pattern electrically insulated from the circuit pattern. The dummy pattern is overlapped with the semiconductor device from a top view of the semiconductor package. The first patterned dielectric layer is disposed on the redistribution circuit layer and includes a marking pattern disposed on the dummy pattern and revealing a part of the dummy pattern.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2024Publication date: May 23, 2024Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Tsung-Hsien Chiang, Hsien-Ming Tu, Hao-Yi Tsai, Tin-Hao Kuo
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Patent number: 11923318Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor package includes the following steps. A backside redistribution structure is formed, wherein the backside redistribution structure comprises a first dielectric layer, and a redistribution metal layer over the first dielectric layer and comprising a dummy pattern. A semiconductor device is provided over the backside redistribution structure, wherein an active surface of the semiconductor device faces away from the backside redistribution structure, the semiconductor device is electrically insulated from the dummy pattern and overlapped with the dummy pattern from a top view of the semiconductor package. A front side redistribution structure is formed over the semiconductor device, wherein the front side redistribution structure is electrically connected to the semiconductor device. A patterning process is performed on the first dielectric layer to form a marking pattern opening exposing a part of the dummy pattern.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2021Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Tsung-Hsien Chiang, Hsien-Ming Tu, Hao-Yi Tsai, Tin-Hao Kuo
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Publication number: 20240055377Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method of processing a semiconductor structure. The method includes: placing a first semiconductor structure inside a semiconductor processing apparatus; supplying a solution, wherein the solution is directed toward a surface of the first semiconductor structure, and the solution includes a solvent and a resist; rotating the first semiconductor structure to spread the solution over the surface of the first semiconductor structure; forming a resist layer on the surface of the first semiconductor structure using the resist in the solution; and removing a portion of the solvent from the solution by an exhaust fan disposed adjacent to a periphery of the first semiconductor structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2023Publication date: February 15, 2024Inventors: CHANG-PIN HUANG, TUNG-LIANG SHAO, HSIEN-MING TU, CHING-JUNG YANG, YU-CHIA LAI
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Patent number: 11837562Abstract: Present disclosure provides a semiconductor structure and a method for fabricating a semiconductor structure. The semiconductor structure includes a substrate, a conductive layer in the substrate, a conductive bump over the substrate and electrically coupled to the conductive layer, and a dielectric stack, including a polymer layer laterally surrounding the conductive bump and including a portion spaced from a nearest outer edge of the conductive bump with a gap, wherein a first thickness of the polymer layer in a first region is greater than a second thickness of the polymer layer in a second region adjacent to the first region, a first bottom surface of the polymer layer in the first region is leveled with a second bottom surface of the polymer layer in the second region, and a dielectric layer underneath the polymer layer.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2021Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.Inventors: Chang-Pin Huang, Tung-Liang Shao, Hsien-Ming Tu, Ching-Jung Yang, Yu-Chia Lai
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Publication number: 20230387003Abstract: A method of making a semiconductor device, includes: forming a first molding layer on a substrate; forming a first plurality of vias in the first molding layer; forming a first conductive line over the first molding layer, wherein the first conductive line is laterally disposed over the first molding layer and a first end of the conductive line aligns with and is electrically coupled to a first via of the first plurality of vias; forming a second molding layer above the first molding layer; and forming a second plurality of vias in the second molding layer, wherein a second via of the second plurality of vias aligns with and is electrically coupled to a second end of the conductive line, and wherein the second plurality of vias, the conductive line, and the first plurality of vias are electrically coupled to one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2023Publication date: November 30, 2023Inventors: Shih-Wei LIANG, Hung-Yi KUO, Hao-Yi TSAI, Ming-Hung TSENG, Hsien-Ming TU
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Patent number: 11735518Abstract: A method of making a semiconductor device, includes: forming a first molding layer on a substrate; forming a first plurality of vias in the first molding layer; forming a first conductive line over the first molding layer, wherein the first conductive line is laterally disposed over the first molding layer and a first end of the conductive line aligns with and is electrically coupled to a first via of the first plurality of vias; forming a second molding layer above the first molding layer; and forming a second plurality of vias in the second molding layer, wherein a second via of the second plurality of vias aligns with and is electrically coupled to a second end of the conductive line, and wherein the second plurality of vias, the conductive line, and the first plurality of vias are electrically coupled to one another.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2019Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shih-Wei Liang, Hung-Yi Kuo, Hao-Yi Tsai, Ming-Hung Tseng, Hsien-Ming Tu
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Patent number: 11469200Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate includes a first layer and a second layer over the first layer, a bump disposed over the second layer, a molding disposed over the second layer and surrounding the bump, and a retainer disposed over the second layer, wherein the retainer is disposed between the molding and a periphery of the substrate. Further, a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device includes providing a substrate, disposing several bumps on the substrate, disposing a retainer on the substrate and surrounding the bumps, and disposing a molding between the bumps and the retainer.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2020Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.Inventors: Tung-Liang Shao, Yu-Chia Lai, Hsien-Ming Tu, Chang-Pin Huang, Ching-Jung Yang
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Publication number: 20210391276Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor package includes the following steps. A backside redistribution structure is formed, wherein the backside redistribution structure comprises a first dielectric layer, and a redistribution metal layer over the first dielectric layer and comprising a dummy pattern. A semiconductor device is provided over the backside redistribution structure, wherein an active surface of the semiconductor device faces away from the backside redistribution structure, the semiconductor device is electrically insulated from the dummy pattern and overlapped with the dummy pattern from a top view of the semiconductor package. A front side redistribution structure is formed over the semiconductor device, wherein the front side redistribution structure is electrically connected to the semiconductor device. A patterning process is performed on the first dielectric layer to form a marking pattern opening exposing a part of the dummy pattern.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2021Publication date: December 16, 2021Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Tsung-Hsien Chiang, Hsien-Ming Tu, Hao-Yi Tsai, Tin-Hao Kuo
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Patent number: 11107772Abstract: A semiconductor package includes an encapsulated semiconductor device, a backside redistribution structure, and a front side redistribution structure. The encapsulated semiconductor device includes an encapsulating material and a semiconductor device encapsulated by the encapsulating material. The backside redistribution structure is disposed on a backside of the encapsulated semiconductor device and includes a redistribution circuit layer and a first patterned dielectric layer. The redistribution circuit layer has a circuit pattern and a dummy pattern electrically insulated from the circuit pattern. The dummy pattern is overlapped with the semiconductor device from a top view of the semiconductor package. The first patterned dielectric layer is disposed on the redistribution circuit layer and includes a marking pattern disposed on the dummy pattern and revealing a part of the dummy pattern.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2019Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Tsung-Hsien Chiang, Hsien-Ming Tu, Hao-Yi Tsai, Tin-Hao Kuo
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Publication number: 20210225788Abstract: Present disclosure provides a semiconductor structure and a method for fabricating a semiconductor structure. The semiconductor structure includes a substrate, a conductive layer in the substrate, a conductive bump over the substrate and electrically coupled to the conductive layer, and a dielectric stack, including a polymer layer laterally surrounding the conductive bump and including a portion spaced from a nearest outer edge of the conductive bump with a gap, wherein a first thickness of the polymer layer in a first region is greater than a second thickness of the polymer layer in a second region adjacent to the first region, a first bottom surface of the polymer layer in the first region is leveled with a second bottom surface of the polymer layer in the second region, and a dielectric layer underneath the polymer layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2021Publication date: July 22, 2021Inventors: CHANG-PIN HUANG, TUNG-LIANG SHAO, HSIEN-MING TU, CHING-JUNG YANG, YU-CHIA LAI
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Patent number: 10985121Abstract: Present disclosure provides a semiconductor structure, including a substrate, a pad on the substrate, a conductive layer electrically coupled to the pad at one end, a metal bump including a top surface and a sidewall, a solder bump on the top surface of the metal bump, a dielectric layer surrounding the sidewall of the metal bump and having a top surface, and the top surface of the metal bump entirely protruding the top surface of the dielectric layer, and a polymer layer on the top surface of the dielectric layer, the polymer layer being spaced from both the sidewall of the metal bump and a nearest outer edge of the solder bump with a gap. A method for fabricating a semiconductor device is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2018Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.Inventors: Chang-Pin Huang, Tung-Liang Shao, Hsien-Ming Tu, Ching-Jung Yang, Yu-Chia Lai
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Publication number: 20210082849Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate includes a first layer and a second layer over the first layer, a bump disposed over the second layer, a molding disposed over the second layer and surrounding the bump, and a retainer disposed over the second layer, wherein the retainer is disposed between the molding and a periphery of the substrate. Further, a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device includes providing a substrate, disposing several bumps on the substrate, disposing a retainer on the substrate and surrounding the bumps, and disposing a molding between the bumps and the retainer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventors: TUNG-LIANG SHAO, YU-CHIA LAI, HSIEN-MING TU, CHANG-PIN HUANG, CHING-JUNG YANG
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Patent number: 10879198Abstract: A method includes forming a passivation layer over a portion of a metal pad, forming a polymer layer over the passivation layer, and exposing the polymer layer using a photolithography mask. The photolithography mask has an opaque portion, a transparent portion, and a partial transparent portion. The exposed polymer layer is developed to form an opening, wherein the metal pad is exposed through the opening. A Post-Passivation Interconnect (PPI) is formed over the polymer layer, wherein the PPI includes a portion extending into the opening to connect to the metal pad.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2019Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Ching-Jung Yang, Hsien-Wei Chen, Hsien-Ming Tu, Chang-Pin Huang, Yu-Chia Lai, Tung-Liang Shao
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Patent number: 10854564Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate includes a first layer and a second layer over the first layer, a bump disposed over the second layer, a molding disposed over the second layer and surrounding the bump, and a retainer disposed over the second layer, wherein the retainer is disposed between the molding and a periphery of the substrate. Further, a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device includes providing a substrate, disposing several bumps on the substrate, disposing a retainer on the substrate and surrounding the bumps, and disposing a molding between the bumps and the retainer.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2018Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.Inventors: Tung-Liang Shao, Yu-Chia Lai, Hsien-Ming Tu, Chang-Pin Huang, Ching-Jung Yang
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Patent number: 10825804Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a bottom substrate, a metal layer disposed over the bottom substrate and a hollow metal pillar disposed on the metal layer. The metal layer and the hollow metal pillar are electrically connected.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2019Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Chang-Pin Huang, Hsien-Ming Tu, Hsien-Wei Chen, Tung-Liang Shao, Ching-Jung Yang, Yu-Chia Lai
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Publication number: 20200273806Abstract: A semiconductor package includes an encapsulated semiconductor device, a backside redistribution structure, and a front side redistribution structure. The encapsulated semiconductor device includes an encapsulating material and a semiconductor device encapsulated by the encapsulating material. The backside redistribution structure is disposed on a backside of the encapsulated semiconductor device and includes a redistribution circuit layer and a first patterned dielectric layer. The redistribution circuit layer has a circuit pattern and a dummy pattern electrically insulated from the circuit pattern. The dummy pattern is overlapped with the semiconductor device from a top view of the semiconductor package. The first patterned dielectric layer is disposed on the redistribution circuit layer and includes a marking pattern disposed on the dummy pattern and revealing a part of the dummy pattern.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2019Publication date: August 27, 2020Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tsung-Hsien Chiang, Hsien-Ming Tu, Hao-Yi Tsai, Tin-Hao Kuo
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Publication number: 20200066635Abstract: A method of making a semiconductor device, includes: forming a first molding layer on a substrate; forming a first plurality of vias in the first molding layer; forming a first conductive line over the first molding layer, wherein the first conductive line is laterally disposed over the first molding layer and a first end of the conductive line aligns with and is electrically coupled to a first via of the first plurality of vias; forming a second molding layer above the first molding layer; and forming a second plurality of vias in the second molding layer, wherein a second via of the second plurality of vias aligns with and is electrically coupled to a second end of the conductive line, and wherein the second plurality of vias, the conductive line, and the first plurality of vias are electrically coupled to one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventors: Shih-Wei LIANG, Hung-Yi Kuo, Hao-Yi Tsai, Ming-Hung Tseng, Hsien-Ming Tu
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Patent number: 10497646Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a first molding layer; a second molding layer formed over the first molding layer; a first conductive coil including a first portion continuously formed in the first molding layer and a second portion continuously formed in the second molding layer, wherein the first and the second portions are laterally displaced from each other; and a second conductive coil formed in the second molding layer, wherein the second conductive coil is interweaved with the second portion of the first conductive coil in the second molding layer.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2016Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shih-Wei Liang, Hung-Yi Kuo, Hao-Yi Tsai, Ming-Hung Tseng, Hsien-Ming Tu
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Publication number: 20190341377Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a bottom substrate, a metal layer disposed over the bottom substrate and a hollow metal pillar disposed on the metal layer. The metal layer and the hollow metal pillar are electrically connected.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2019Publication date: November 7, 2019Inventors: Chang-Pin Huang, Hsien-Ming Tu, Hsien-Wei Chen, Tung-Liang Shao, Ching-Jung Yang, Yu-Chia Lai
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Patent number: 10354986Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a bottom substrate, a metal layer disposed over the bottom substrate and a hollow metal pillar disposed on the metal layer. The metal layer and the hollow metal pillar are electrically connected.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2017Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Chang-Pin Huang, Hsien-Ming Tu, Hsien-Wei Chen, Tung-Liang Shao, Ching-Jung Yang, Yu-Chia Lai