Patents by Inventor Hsu-Hsien Chen

Hsu-Hsien Chen 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: 20240153821
    Abstract: Provided are a package structure having stacked semiconductor dies with wavy sidewalls and a method of forming the same. The package structure includes: a first die and a second die bonded together; a first encapsulant laterally encapsulating the first die; and a second encapsulant laterally encapsulating the second die, wherein a second interface of the second die in contact with the second encapsulant is a wavy interface in a cross-sectional plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2023
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chen-Shien CHEN, Chi-Yen Lin, Hsu-Hsien Chen, Ting Hao Kuo, Chang-Ching Lin
  • Publication number: 20240112924
    Abstract: An integrated circuit package including integrated circuit dies with slanted sidewalls and a method of forming are provided. The integrated circuit package may include a first integrated circuit die, a first gap-fill dielectric layer around the first integrated circuit die, a second integrated circuit die underneath the first integrated circuit die, and a second gap-fill dielectric layer around the second integrated circuit die. The first integrated circuit die may include a first substrate, wherein a first angle is between a first sidewall of the first substrate and a bottom surface of the first substrate, and a first interconnect structure on the bottom surface of the first substrate, wherein a second angle is between a first sidewall of the first interconnect structure and the bottom surface of the first substrate. The first angle may be larger than the second angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Hsu-Hsien Chen, Chen-Shien Chen, Ting Hao Kuo, Chi-Yen Lin, Yu-Chih Huang
  • Patent number: 11742276
    Abstract: A package manufacturing process and semiconductor packages are provided. An interposer having a crystal structure is provided. A first die and a second die are bonded on the interposer. The second die is positioned to be spaced apart from the first die with a gap extending direction that is perpendicular to a shortest distance of the gap, and the gap extending direction is not parallel with a crystallographic orientation of the crystal structure of the interposer. A molding compound is formed over the interposer covering the first and second dies. The molding compound and the interposer are cut into packages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Li-Huan Chu, Hsu-Hsien Chen, Liang-Chen Lin, Tsung-Yang Hsieh, Hsin-Hsien Lee, Kuen-Hong Tsai
  • Publication number: 20230040030
    Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor package includes attaching a first package component to a first carrier; attaching a second package component to the first carrier, the second package component laterally displaced from the first package component; attaching a third package component to the first package component, the third package component being electrically connected to the first package component; removing the first carrier from the first package component and the second package component; after removing the first carrier, performing a first circuit probe test on the second package component to obtain first test data of the second package component; and comparing the first test data of the second package component with prior data of the second package component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2022
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chen-Shien Chen, Tin-Hao Kuo, Hsu-Hsien Chen, Yu-chih Huang
  • Publication number: 20220246511
    Abstract: A package manufacturing process and semiconductor packages are provided. An interposer having a crystal structure is provided. A first die and a second die are bonded on the interposer. The second die is positioned to be spaced apart from the first die with a gap extending direction that is perpendicular to a shortest distance of the gap, and the gap extending direction is not parallel with a crystallographic orientation of the crystal structure of the interposer. A molding compound is formed over the interposer covering the first and second dies. The molding compound and the interposer are cut into packages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Li-Huan Chu, Hsu-Hsien Chen, Liang-Chen Lin, Tsung-Yang Hsieh, Hsin-Hsien Lee, Kuen-Hong Tsai
  • Patent number: 11315860
    Abstract: A package manufacturing process and semiconductor packages are provided. An interposer having a crystal structure is provided. A first die and a second die are bonded on the interposer. The second die is positioned to be spaced apart from the first die with a gap extending direction that is perpendicular to a shortest distance of the gap, and the gap extending direction is not parallel with a crystallographic orientation of the crystal structure of the interposer. A molding compound is formed over the interposer covering the first and second dies. The molding compound and the interposer are cut into packages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Li-Huan Chu, Hsu-Hsien Chen, Liang-Chen Lin, Tsung-Yang Hsieh, Hsin-Hsien Lee, Kuen-Hong Tsai
  • Publication number: 20210118789
    Abstract: A package manufacturing process and semiconductor packages are provided. An interposer having a crystal structure is provided. A first die and a second die are bonded on the interposer. The second die is positioned to be spaced apart from the first die with a gap extending direction that is perpendicular to a shortest distance of the gap, and the gap extending direction is not parallel with a crystallographic orientation of the crystal structure of the interposer. A molding compound is formed over the interposer covering the first and second dies. The molding compound and the interposer are cut into packages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2019
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Li-Huan Chu, Hsu-Hsien Chen, Liang-Chen Lin, Tsung-Yang Hsieh, Hsin-Hsien Lee, Kuen-Hong TSAI
  • Patent number: 10535593
    Abstract: A package structure including a circuit substrate, a semiconductor die, a redistribution layer, a plurality of conductive balls and a circuit substrate is provided. The redistribution layer is disposed on the semiconductor die, and being electrically connected to the semiconductor die. The plurality of conductive balls is disposed between the redistribution layer and the circuit substrate. The semiconductor die is electrically connected to the circuit substrate through the conductive balls. Each of the conductive balls has a ball foot with a first width D1, a ball head with a third width D3 and a ball waist with a second width D2 located between the ball foot and the ball head. The ball foot is connected to the redistribution layer, the ball head is connected to the circuit substrate, and the ball waist is the narrowest portion of each of the conductive balls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Pi-Lan Chang, Chen-Shien Chen, Chin-Yu Ku, Hsu-Hsien Chen, Wei-Chih Huang, Chun-Ying Lin, Li-Chieh Chou
  • Publication number: 20190252304
    Abstract: A package structure including a circuit substrate, a semiconductor die, a redistribution layer, a plurality of conductive balls and a circuit substrate is provided. The redistribution layer is disposed on the semiconductor die, and being electrically connected to the semiconductor die. The plurality of conductive balls is disposed between the redistribution layer and the circuit substrate. The semiconductor die is electrically connected to the circuit substrate through the conductive balls. Each of the conductive balls has a ball foot with a first width D1, a ball head with a third width D3 and a ball waist with a second width D2 located between the ball foot and the ball head. The ball foot is connected to the redistribution layer, the ball head is connected to the circuit substrate, and the ball waist is the narrowest portion of each of the conductive balls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Pi-Lan Chang, Chen-Shien Chen, Chin-Yu Ku, Hsu-Hsien Chen, Wei-Chih Huang, Chun-Ying Lin, Li-Chieh Chou
  • Patent number: 10276481
    Abstract: A package structure including a circuit substrate, a semiconductor die, a redistribution layer, a plurality of conductive balls and a circuit substrate is provided. The redistribution layer is disposed on the semiconductor die, and being electrically connected to the semiconductor die. The plurality of conductive balls is disposed between the redistribution layer and the circuit substrate. The semiconductor die is electrically connected to the circuit substrate through the conductive balls. Each of the conductive balls has a ball foot with a first width D1, a ball head with a third width D3 and a ball waist with a second width D2 located between the ball foot and the ball head. The ball foot is connected to the redistribution layer, the ball head is connected to the circuit substrate, and the ball waist is the narrowest portion of each of the conductive balls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Pi-Lan Chang, Chen-Shien Chen, Chin-Yu Ku, Hsu-Hsien Chen, Wei-Chih Huang, Chun-Ying Lin, Li-Chieh Chou
  • Publication number: 20180374785
    Abstract: A package structure including a circuit substrate, a semiconductor die, a redistribution layer, a plurality of conductive balls and a circuit substrate is provided. The redistribution layer is disposed on the semiconductor die, and being electrically connected to the semiconductor die. The plurality of conductive balls is disposed between the redistribution layer and the circuit substrate. The semiconductor die is electrically connected to the circuit substrate through the conductive balls. Each of the conductive balls has a ball foot with a first width D1, a ball head with a third width D3 and a ball waist with a second width D2 located between the ball foot and the ball head. The ball foot is connected to the redistribution layer, the ball head is connected to the circuit substrate, and the ball waist is the narrowest portion of each of the conductive balls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Pi-Lan Chang, Chen-Shien Chen, Chin-Yu Ku, Hsu-Hsien Chen, Wei-Chih Huang, Chun-Ying Lin, Li-Chieh Chou
  • Patent number: 10037973
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a semiconductor package structure is provided. A semiconductor substrate comprising a conductive pad is provided, wherein the conductive pad is coupled with a circuitry of the semiconductor substrate. A patterned passivation layer exposing a portion of the conductive pad is formed. An uneven surface of the conductive pad is formed. A photoresist is formed on the semiconductor substrate. The photoresist is exposed under a light beam, wherein the light beam is scattered by the uneven surface. The photoresist is developed to form an opening in the photoresist so as to expose the conductive pad and form a plurality of cavities in the remaining photoresist. A conductive material is formed in the opening and the plurality of cavities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.
    Inventors: Hua-Wei Tseng, Shang-Yun Tu, Hsu-Hsien Chen, Hao-Juin Liu, Chen-Shien Chen, Ming Hung Tseng, Chita Chuang
  • Patent number: 9576821
    Abstract: A package includes a die, an encapsulant, and a capacitor. The package has a package first side and a package second side. The die has a die first side corresponding to the package first side, and has a die second side corresponding to the package second side. The die first side is opposite the die second side. The encapsulant surrounds the die. The capacitor includes a first plate and a second plate in the encapsulant, and opposing surfaces of the first plate and the second plate extend in a direction from the package first side to the package second side. The external conductive connectors are attached to at least one of the package first side and the package second side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Sut-I Lo, Ching-Wen Hsiao, Hsu-Hsien Chen, Chen-Shien Chen
  • Publication number: 20160336298
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a semiconductor package structure is provided. A semiconductor substrate comprising a conductive pad is provided, wherein the conductive pad is coupled with a circuitry of the semiconductor substrate. A patterned passivation layer exposing a portion of the conductive pad is formed. An uneven surface of the conductive pad is formed. A photoresist is formed on the semiconductor substrate. The photoresist is exposed under a light beam, wherein the light beam is scattered by the uneven surface. The photoresist is developed to form an opening in the photoresist so as to expose the conductive pad and form a plurality of cavities in the remaining photoresist. A conductive material is formed in the opening and the plurality of cavities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventors: HUA-WEI TSENG, SHANG-YUN TU, HSU-HSIEN CHEN, HAO-JUIN LIU, CHEN-SHIEN CHEN, MING HUNG TSENG, CHITA CHUANG
  • Patent number: 9490167
    Abstract: A device includes a top package bonded to a bottom package. The bottom package includes a molding material, a device die molded in the molding material, a Through Assembly Via (TAV) penetrating through the molding material, and a redistribution line over the device die. The top package includes a discrete passive device packaged therein. The discrete passive device is electrically coupled to the redistribution line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufactoring Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Hsu-Hsien Chen, Chih-Hua Chen, En-Hsiang Yeh, Monsen Liu, Chen-Shien Chen
  • Patent number: 9478474
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for a package or a package-on-package (PoP) device. An IC package or a PoP device may comprise an electrical path connecting a die and a decoupling capacitor, wherein the electrical path may have a width in a range from about 8 um to about 44 um and a length in a range from about 10 um to about 650 um. The decoupling capacitor and the die may be contained in a same package, or at different packages within a PoP device, connected by contact pads, redistribution layers (RDLs), and connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Hsu-Hsien Chen, Chih-Hua Chen, En-Hsiang Yeh, Monsen Liu, Chen-Shien Chen
  • Patent number: 9406629
    Abstract: A semiconductor package structure includes a first semiconductor substrate including a conductive pad; and a conductive pillar on the conductive pad and disposed between the first semiconductor substrate and a second semiconductor substrate. The conductive pad is coupled with a circuitry of the first semiconductor substrate. The conductive pillar extends along a longitudinal axis and toward the second semiconductor substrate. The conductive pillar includes a sidewall with a rough surface notching toward the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.
    Inventors: Hua-Wei Tseng, Shang-Yun Tu, Hsu-Hsien Chen, Hao-Juin Liu, Chen-Shien Chen, Ming Hung Tseng, Chita Chuang
  • Publication number: 20160111384
    Abstract: A semiconductor package structure includes a first semiconductor substrate including a conductive pad; and a conductive pillar on the conductive pad and disposed between the first semiconductor substrate and a second semiconductor substrate. The conductive pad is coupled with a circuitry of the first semiconductor substrate. The conductive pillar extends along a longitudinal axis and toward the second semiconductor substrate. The conductive pillar includes a sidewall with a rough surface notching toward the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2014
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventors: HUA-WEI TSENG, SHANG-YUN TU, HSU-HSIEN CHEN, HAO-JUIN LIU, CHEN-SHIEN CHEN, MING HUNG TSENG, CHITA CHUANG
  • Publication number: 20150155203
    Abstract: A device includes a top package bonded to a bottom package. The bottom package includes a molding material, a device die molded in the molding material, a Through Assembly Via (TAV) penetrating through the molding material, and a redistribution line over the device die. The top package includes a discrete passive device packaged therein. The discrete passive device is electrically coupled to the redistribution line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2015
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Inventors: Hsu-Hsien Chen, Chih-Hua Chen, En-Hsiang Yeh, Monsen Liu, Chen-Shien Chen
  • Patent number: 8975726
    Abstract: A device includes a top package bonded to a bottom package. The bottom package includes a molding material, a device die molded in the molding material, a Through Assembly Via (TAV) penetrating through the molding material, and a redistribution line over the device die. The top package includes a discrete passive device packaged therein. The discrete passive device is electrically coupled to the redistribution line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Hsu-Hsien Chen, Chih-Hua Chen, En-Hsiang Yeh, Monsen Liu, Chen-Shien Chen