Patents by Inventor Hsin-Chieh Huang

Hsin-Chieh Huang 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: 20200035564
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate, a first insulating structure, a second insulating structure, at least one first active semiconductor fin, and at least one second active semiconductor fin. The first insulating structure and the second insulating structure are disposed on the substrate. The first active semiconductor fin is disposed on the substrate and has a protruding portion protruding from the first insulating structure. The second active semiconductor fin is disposed on the substrate and has a protruding portion protruding from the second insulating structure. The protruding portion of the first active semiconductor fin and the protruding portion of the second active semiconductor fin have different heights.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventors: Chih-Sheng Li, Hsin-Chieh Huang, Chi-Wen Liu
  • Publication number: 20200027963
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate, at least one active semiconductor fin, at least one first dummy semiconductor fin, and at least one second dummy semiconductor fin. The active semiconductor fin is disposed on the substrate. The first dummy semiconductor fin is disposed on the substrate. The second dummy semiconductor fin is disposed on the substrate and between the active semiconductor fin and the first dummy semiconductor fin. A top surface of the first dummy semiconductor fin and a top surface of the second dummy semiconductor fin are curved in different directions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2019
    Publication date: January 23, 2020
    Inventors: Chih-Sheng Li, Hsin-Chieh Huang, Chi-Wen Liu
  • Patent number: 10529697
    Abstract: An embodiment is a structure including a first package including a first die, and a molding compound at least laterally encapsulating the first die, a second package bonded to the first package with a first set of conductive connectors, the second package comprising a second die, and an underfill between the first package and the second package and surrounding the first set of conductive connectors, the underfill having a first portion extending up along a sidewall of the second package, the first portion having a first sidewall, the first sidewall having a curved portion and a planar portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Hsi-Kuei Cheng, Ching Fu Chang, Chih-Kang Han, Hsin-Chieh Huang
  • Publication number: 20200006498
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate, at least one semiconductor fin, and at least one epitaxy structure. The semiconductor fin is present on the substrate. The semiconductor fin has at least one recess thereon. The epitaxy structure is present in the recess of the semiconductor fin. The epitaxy structure includes a topmost portion, a first portion and a second portion arranged along a direction from the semiconductor fin to the substrate. The first portion has a germanium atomic percentage higher than a germanium atomic percentage of the topmost portion and a germanium atomic percentage of the second portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Chia-Ming Chang, Chi-Wen Liu, Cheng-Chien Li, Hsin-Chieh Huang
  • Patent number: 10515899
    Abstract: A package structure is provided. The package structure includes a molding compound. The package structure also includes an integrated circuit chip having a chip edge in the molding compound. The package structure further includes a passivation layer below the integrated circuit chip and the molding compound. In addition, the package structure includes a redistribution layer in the passivation layer. The package structure also includes first bumps electrically connected to the integrated circuit chip through the redistribution layer. The first bumps are inside the chip edge and arranged along the chip edge. The package structure further includes second bumps electrically connected to the integrated circuit chip through the redistribution layer. The second bumps are outside the chip edge and arranged along the chip edge. The first bumps are next to the second bumps. The first and second bumps are spaced apart from the chip edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ming-Yen Chiu, Hsin-Chieh Huang, Ching-Fu Chang
  • Patent number: 10505001
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate, at least one semiconductor fin, and at least one epitaxy structure. The semiconductor fin is present on the substrate. The semiconductor fin has at least one recess thereon. The epitaxy structure is present in the recess of the semiconductor fin. The epitaxy structure includes a topmost portion, a first portion and a second portion arranged along a direction from the semiconductor fin to the substrate. The first portion has a germanium atomic percentage higher than a germanium atomic percentage of the topmost portion and a germanium atomic percentage of the second portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chia-Ming Chang, Chi-Wen Liu, Cheng-Chien Li, Hsin-Chieh Huang
  • Patent number: 10504787
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate, a first insulating structure, a second insulating structure, at least one first active semiconductor fin, and at least one second active semiconductor fin. The first insulating structure and the second insulating structure are disposed on the substrate. The first active semiconductor fin is disposed on the substrate and has a protruding portion protruding from the first insulating structure. The second active semiconductor fin is disposed on the substrate and has a protruding portion protruding from the second insulating structure. The protruding portion of the first active semiconductor fin and the protruding portion of the second active semiconductor fin have different heights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chih-Sheng Li, Hsin-Chieh Huang, Chi-Wen Liu
  • Patent number: 10468504
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate, at least one active semiconductor fin, at least one first dummy semiconductor fin, and at least one second dummy semiconductor fin. The active semiconductor fin is disposed on the substrate. The first dummy semiconductor fin is disposed on the substrate. The second dummy semiconductor fin is disposed on the substrate and between the active semiconductor fin and the first dummy semiconductor fin. A top surface of the first dummy semiconductor fin and a top surface of the second dummy semiconductor fin are curved in different directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chih-Sheng Li, Hsin-Chieh Huang, Chi-Wen Liu
  • Publication number: 20190267274
    Abstract: A method includes forming a first polymer layer to cover a metal pad of a wafer, and patterning the first polymer layer to form a first opening. A first sidewall of the first polymer layer exposed to the first opening has a first tilt angle where the first sidewall is in contact with the metal pad. The method further includes forming a metal pillar in the first opening, sawing the wafer to generate a device die, encapsulating the device die in an encapsulating material, performing a planarization to reveal the metal pillar, forming a second polymer layer over the encapsulating material and the device die, and patterning the second polymer layer to form a second opening. The metal pillar is exposed through the second opening. A second sidewall of the second polymer layer exposed to the second opening has a second tilt angle greater than the first tilt angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2019
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Inventors: Hsi-Kuei Cheng, Ching Fu Chang, Chih-Kang Han, Hsin-Chieh Huang
  • Publication number: 20190252323
    Abstract: An integrated fan-out package including an integrated circuit, an insulating encapsulation, and a redistribution circuit structure is provided. The integrated circuit includes an antenna region. The insulating encapsulation encapsulates the integrated circuit. The redistribution circuit structure is disposed on the integrated circuit and the insulating encapsulation. The redistribution circuit structure is electrically connected to the integrated circuit, and the redistribution circuit structure includes a redistribution region and a dummy region including a plurality of dummy patterns embedded therein, wherein the antenna region includes an inductor and a wiring-free dielectric portion, and the wiring-free dielectric portion of the antenna region is between the inductor and the dummy region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ming-Yen Chiu, Ching-Fu Chang, Hsin-Chieh Huang
  • Patent number: 10326006
    Abstract: A FinFET device includes a substrate, a fin formed on the substrate, and a gate electrode crossing the fin. The gate electrode includes a head portion and a tail portion, and the tail portion is connected to the head portion and extended toward the substrate. The width of the head portion is greater than that of the tail portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yen-Ming Peng, Chi-Wen Liu, Hsin-Chieh Huang, Yi-Ju Hsu, Horng-Huei Tseng
  • Publication number: 20190148523
    Abstract: A FinFET device includes a substrate, a fin formed on the substrate, and a gate electrode crossing the fin. The gate electrode includes a head portion and a tail portion, and the tail portion is connected to the head portion and extended toward the substrate. The width of the head portion is greater than that of the tail portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Inventors: Yen-Ming Peng, Chi-Wen Liu, Hsin-Chieh Huang, Yi-Ju Hsu, Horng-Huei Tseng
  • Patent number: 10290530
    Abstract: A method includes forming a first polymer layer to cover a metal pad of a wafer, and patterning the first polymer layer to form a first opening. A first sidewall of the first polymer layer exposed to the first opening has a first tilt angle where the first sidewall is in contact with the metal pad. The method further includes forming a metal pillar in the first opening, sawing the wafer to generate a device die, encapsulating the device die in an encapsulating material, performing a planarization to reveal the metal pillar, forming a second polymer layer over the encapsulating material and the device die, and patterning the second polymer layer to form a second opening. The metal pillar is exposed through the second opening. A second sidewall of the second polymer layer exposed to the second opening has a second tilt angle greater than the first tilt angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Hsi-Kuei Cheng, Ching Fu Chang, Chih-Kang Han, Hsin-Chieh Huang
  • Publication number: 20190140070
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate, at least one active semiconductor fin, at least one first dummy semiconductor fin, and at least one second dummy semiconductor fin. The active semiconductor fin is disposed on the substrate. The first dummy semiconductor fin is disposed on the substrate. The second dummy semiconductor fin is disposed on the substrate and between the active semiconductor fin and the first dummy semiconductor fin. A top surface of the first dummy semiconductor fin and a top surface of the second dummy semiconductor fin are curved in different directions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2018
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Inventors: Chih-Sheng Li, Hsin-Chieh Huang, Chi-Wen Liu
  • Publication number: 20190131243
    Abstract: An integrated fan-out package including a die attach film, an integrated circuit component, an insulating encapsulation, and a redistribution circuit structure is provided. The integrated circuit component is disposed on the die attach film and includes a plurality of conductive terminals. The die attach film includes an uplifted edge which raises toward sidewalls of the integrated circuit component. The insulating encapsulation encapsulates the uplifted edge and the integrated circuit component. The redistribution circuit structure is disposed on the integrated circuit component and the insulating encapsulation, and the redistribution circuit structure is electrically connected to the conductive terminals of the integrated circuit component. A method of fabricating the integrated fan-out package are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2018
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ming-Yen Chiu, Ching-Fu Chang, Hsin-Chieh Huang
  • Publication number: 20190131178
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate, a first insulating structure, a second insulating structure, at least one first active semiconductor fin, and at least one second active semiconductor fin. The first insulating structure and the second insulating structure are disposed on the substrate. The first active semiconductor fin is disposed on the substrate and has a protruding portion protruding from the first insulating structure. The second active semiconductor fin is disposed on the substrate and has a protruding portion protruding from the second insulating structure. The protruding portion of the first active semiconductor fin and the protruding portion of the second active semiconductor fin have different heights.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Inventors: Chih-Sheng Li, Hsin-Chieh Huang, Chi-Wen Liu
  • Patent number: 10276506
    Abstract: A semiconductor device including an integrated circuit, a protection layer, and a conductive via is provided. The integrated circuit includes at least one conductive pad. The protection layer covers the integrated circuit. The protection layer includes a contact opening, and the conductive pad is exposed by the contact opening of the protection layer. The conductive via is embedded in the contact opening of the protection layer, and the conductive via is electrically connected to the conductive pad through the contact opening. A method of fabricating the above-mentioned semiconductor device and an integrated fan-out package including the above-mentioned semiconductor device are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ming-Yen Chiu, Ching-Fu Chang, Hsin-Chieh Huang
  • Publication number: 20190122948
    Abstract: A method includes forming a polymer layer covering a metal via in a wafer, grooving the wafer to form a trench, wherein the trench extends from a top surface of the polymer layer into the wafer, and performing a die-saw on the wafer to separate the wafer into a plurality of device dies. A kerf passes through the trench. One of the device dies is placed over a carrier. An encapsulating material is dispensed over and around the device die. The method further includes pressing and curing the encapsulating material. After the encapsulating material is cured, a sidewall of the polymer layer is tilted. A planarization is performed on the encapsulating material until the polymer layer and the metal via are exposed. A redistribution line is formed over and electrically coupled to the metal via.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2018
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Inventors: Ming-Yen Chiu, Hsin-Chieh Huang, Ching Fu Chang
  • Patent number: 10247392
    Abstract: A luminous system is disclosure. The luminous system is used for projecting light to a plane and includes a luminous component and an angle-adjustable device. The luminous component is used for generating the light ray. The angle-adjustable device is used for adjusting luminous angle of the light ray. The angle-adjustable device is arranged between the plane and the luminous component and located on the route of the light ray, the angle-adjustable comprises a first lens element, and the first lens element comprises a light-emitting portion and a light-incident portion connected to the light-emitting portion. The light-including portion comprises a recess opposite to the light-emitting portion. An outer diameter of the light-emitting portion is larger than an outer diameter of the light-incident portion, and the outer diameter of the light-incident portion decreases along a direct away from the light-emitting portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: CHUN KUANG OPTICS CORP.
    Inventors: Hsin-Chieh Huang, Shun-Wen Teng, Shun Wang
  • Patent number: 10240755
    Abstract: An illumination device and the optical lens assembly thereof are provided. The illumination device includes the optical lens assembly, a light source and a driving device. The optical lens assembly includes an inner lens and an outer lens. The inner lens has a reflector having a light emission portion and a light incidence portion. An accommodating space is formed in the reflector adjacent to the light incident portion. The outer lens has a light guiding column and an outer light emission portion connected to the top of the light guiding column. The outer lens is disposed at a side of the inner lens, the light guiding column corresponds to the accommodating space, the outer light emission portion corresponds to the light emission portion. The driving device enables the outer and inner lenses to move toward or away from each other. The guiding column moves relative to the accommodating space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: CHUN KUANG OPTICS CORP.
    Inventors: Hsin-Chieh Huang, Shun Wang, Shun-Wen Teng