Patents by Inventor Hung-Yi Kuo

Hung-Yi Kuo 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: 9852985
    Abstract: A conductive terminal on an integrated circuit is provided. The conductive terminal includes a conductive pad, a dielectric layer, and a conductive via. The conductive pad is disposed on and electrically to the integrated circuit. The dielectric layer covers the integrated circuit and the conductive pad, the dielectric layer includes a plurality of contact openings arranged in array, and the conductive pad is partially exposed by the contact openings. The conductive via is disposed on the dielectric layer and electrically connected to the conductive pad through the contact openings. The conductive via includes a plurality of convex portions arranged in array. The convex portions are distributed on a top surface of the conductive via, and the convex portions are corresponding to the contact openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Chia Lai, Chen-Hua Yu, Chang-Pin Huang, Chung-Shi Liu, Hsien-Ming Tu, Hung-Yi Kuo, Hao-Yi Tsai, Shih-Wei Liang, Ren-Xuan Liu
  • Publication number: 20170345548
    Abstract: A structure includes a first encapsulating layer, and a first coil in the first encapsulating layer. A top surface of the first encapsulating layer is coplanar with a top surface of the first coil, and a bottom surface of the first encapsulating layer is coplanar with a bottom surface of the first coil. A second encapsulating layer is over the first encapsulating layer. A conductive via is in the second encapsulating layer, and the first conductive via is electrically coupled to the first coil. A third encapsulating layer is over the second encapsulating layer. A second coil is in the third encapsulating layer. A top surface of the third encapsulating layer is coplanar with a top surface of the second coil, and a bottom surface of the third encapsulating layer is coplanar with a bottom surface of the second coil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2016
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Tzu-Chun Tang, Chuei-Tang Wang, Hao-Yi Tsai, Ming Hung Tseng, Chieh-Yen Chen, Hung-Yi Kuo
  • Patent number: 9812392
    Abstract: A system and method for providing and manufacturing an inductor is provided. In an embodiment similar masks are reutilized to form differently sized inductors. For example, a two turn inductor and a three turn inductor may share masks for interconnects and coils, while only masks necessary for connections between the interconnects and coils may need to be newly developed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Hsien-Wei Chen, Hung-Yi Kuo, Hao-Yi Tsai, Tsung-Yuan Yu
  • Publication number: 20170317023
    Abstract: A method for packaging a semiconductor device used in an electronic apparatus having wireless charging function is provided. The method includes coupling a semiconductor device and a coil over a redistribution layer. The method further includes forming a molding material over the semiconductor device and the coil. The method also includes forming a conductive metal slot over the molding material. An opening is formed on the conductive metal slot for allowing magnetic flux to pass through.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2016
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Chen-Hua YU, Hao-Yi TSAI, Tzu-Sung HUANG, Ming-Hung TSENG, Hung-Yi KUO
  • Patent number: 9799615
    Abstract: Package structures and methods of forming the same are disclosed. A package structure includes a die, a molding member and a redistribution circuit structure. The die includes a semiconductor substrate, a connector and a passivation layer. The semiconductor substrate has a top surface. The connector is disposed over the top surface of the semiconductor substrate. The passivation layer is disposed over the top surface of the semiconductor substrate and exposes a portion of the connector. The molding member laterally surrounds the semiconductor substrate, wherein a top surface of the molding member is higher than the top surface of the semiconductor substrate and the molding member forms a hooking structure that embraces over an edge portion of the semiconductor substrate. The redistribution circuit structure extends over the passivation layer and the molding member, and is electrically connected to the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chang-Pin Huang, Chung-Shi Liu, Hsien-Ming Tu, Hung-Yi Kuo, Hao-Yi Tsai, Shih-Wei Liang, Yu-Chia Lai, Ren-Xuan Liu
  • Patent number: 9799614
    Abstract: A method includes measuring a first calibration kit in a wafer to obtain a first performance data. The wafer includes a substrate, and a plurality of dielectric layers over the substrate. The first calibration kit includes a first passive device over the plurality of dielectric layers, wherein substantially no metal feature is disposed in the plurality of dielectric layers and overlapped by the first passive device. The method further includes measuring a second calibration kit in the wafer to obtain a second performance data. The second calibration kit includes a second passive device identical to the first device and over the plurality of dielectric layers, and dummy patterns in the plurality of dielectric layers and overlapped by the second passive device. The first performance data and the second performance data are de-embedded to determine an effect of metal patterns in the plurality of dielectric layers to overlying passive devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Jie Chen, Hao-Yi Tsai, Hsien-Wei Chen, Hung-Yi Kuo
  • Patent number: 9786591
    Abstract: A device includes a metal pad and a passivation layer having a portion overlapping the metal pad. A capacitor includes a bottom capacitor electrode underlying the passivation layer, wherein the bottom capacitor includes the metal pad. The capacitor further includes a top capacitor electrode over the portion of the passivation layer; and a capacitor insulator including the portion of the passivation layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Hao-Yi Tsai, Hsien-Wei Chen, Hung-Yi Kuo, Tung-Liang Shao, Ying-Ju Chen, Tsung-Yuan Yu, Jie Chen
  • Patent number: 9786618
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a die including a die pad disposed over the die; a conductive member disposed over and electrically connected with the die pad; a molding surrounding the die and the conductive member; and a redistribution layer (RDL) disposed over the molding, the conductive member and the die, and including a dielectric layer and an interconnect structure, wherein the interconnect structure includes a land portion and a plurality of via portions, the land portion is disposed over the dielectric layer, the plurality of via portions are protruded from the land portion to the conductive member through the dielectric layer, and each of the plurality of via portions at least partially contacts with the conductive member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.
    Inventors: Chang-Pin Huang, Hsien-Ming Tu, Ching-Jung Yang, Shih-Wei Liang, Hung-Yi Kuo, Yu-Chia Lai, Hao-Yi Tsai, Chung-Shi Liu, Chen-Hua Yu
  • Patent number: 9761522
    Abstract: A package includes a device die, and an encapsulating material encapsulating the device die therein. The encapsulating material has a top surface coplanar with a top surface of the device die. A coil extends from the top surface to a bottom surface of the encapsulating material, and the device die is in the region encircled by the coil. At least one dielectric layer is formed over the encapsulating material and the coil. A plurality of redistribution lines is in the at least one dielectric layer. The coil is electrically coupled to the device die through the plurality of redistribution lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chiang-Jui Chu, Chen-Hua Yu, Chung-Shi Liu, Hao-Yi Tsai, Ming Hung Tseng, Hung-Yi Kuo
  • Publication number: 20170251937
    Abstract: An optical sensing system is disclosed. The optical sensing system includes a printed circuit board (PCB), a supporter and an optical sensor. The PCB includes a top surface, a bottom surface and a through cavity, wherein the through cavity extends downwardly from the top surface to the bottom surface. The supporter has a top surface and a bottom surface. The optical sensor is bonded and coupled to the top surface of the supporter, wherein the optical sensor includes a primary optic structure. Wherein the supporter is flipped over and bonded to the PCB with the top surface facing the through cavity, so that the optical sensor is coupled to the PCB and at least partially extends to the through cavity. Associated electronic devices are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2016
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventors: HUNG-YI KUO, HAO-YI TSAI, HSIEN-MING TU, SHIH-WEI LIANG, CHANG-PIN HUANG, CHIH-HUA CHEN, YU-FENG CHEN, CHEN-HUA YU
  • Publication number: 20170243820
    Abstract: A system and method for providing and manufacturing an inductor is provided. In an embodiment similar masks are reutilized to form differently sized inductors. For example, a two turn inductor and a three turn inductor may share masks for interconnects and coils, while only masks necessary for connections between the interconnects and coils may need to be newly developed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2017
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventors: Hsien-Wei Chen, Hung-Yi Kuo, Hao-Yi Tsai, Tsung-Yuan Yu
  • Publication number: 20170221820
    Abstract: A method includes forming a coil over a carrier, encapsulating the coil in an encapsulating material, planarizing a top surface of the encapsulating material until the coil is exposed, forming at least one dielectric layer over the encapsulating material and the coil, and forming a plurality of redistribution lines extending into the at least one dielectric layer. The plurality of redistribution lines is electrically coupled to the coil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2016
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Tsung-Hsien Chiang, Hao-Yi Tsai, Hung-Yi Kuo, Ming Hung Tseng
  • Publication number: 20170221838
    Abstract: A fan-out package structure is disclosed. The fan-out package structure includes an antenna main body; a redistribution layer (RDL); and an antenna auxiliary body in the RDL. An antenna system is also disclosed. The antenna system includes: an antenna main body, arranged to provide a first resonance; and an antenna auxiliary body, arranged to provide a second resonance through parasitic coupling to the antenna main body; wherein a dimension of the antenna main body is greater than a dimension of the antenna auxiliary body. An associated semiconductor packaging method is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: WEI-TING CHEN, TZU-CHUN TANG, MING HUNG TSENG, IN-TSANG LIN, VINCENT CHEN, CHUEI-TANG WANG, HUNG-YI KUO
  • Publication number: 20170221819
    Abstract: A package includes a device die, and an encapsulating material encapsulating the device die therein. The encapsulating material has a top surface coplanar with a top surface of the device die. A coil extends from the top surface to a bottom surface of the encapsulating material, and the device die is in the region encircled by the coil. At least one dielectric layer is formed over the encapsulating material and the coil. A plurality of redistribution lines is in the at least one dielectric layer. The coil is electrically coupled to the device die through the plurality of redistribution lines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2016
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: Chiang-Jui Chu, Chen-Hua Yu, Chung-Shi Liu, Hao-Yi Tsai, Ming Hung Tseng, Hung-Yi Kuo
  • Publication number: 20170171979
    Abstract: A structure includes an encapsulating material, and a coil including a through-conductor. The through-conductor is in the encapsulating material, with a top surface of the through-conductor coplanar with a top surface of the encapsulating material, and a bottom surface of the through-conductor coplanar with a bottom surface of the encapsulating material. A metal plate is underlying the encapsulating material. A slot is in the metal plate and filled with a dielectric material. The slot has a portion overlapped by the coil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2016
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventors: Chuei-Tang Wang, Wei-Ting Chen, Vincent Chen, Hao-Yi Tsai, Ming Hung Tseng, Hung-Yi Kuo, Chen-Hua Yu
  • Publication number: 20170141056
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a die including a die pad disposed over the die; a conductive member disposed over and electrically connected with the die pad; a molding surrounding the die and the conductive member; and a redistribution layer (RDL) disposed over the molding, the conductive member and the die, and including a dielectric layer and an interconnect structure, wherein the interconnect structure includes a land portion and a plurality of via portions, the land portion is disposed over the dielectric layer, the plurality of via portions are protruded from the land portion to the conductive member through the dielectric layer, and each of the plurality of via portions at least partially contacts with the conductive member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2015
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Inventors: CHANG-PIN HUANG, HSIEN-MING TU, CHING-JUNG YANG, SHIH-WEI LIANG, HUNG-YI KUO, YU-CHIA LAI, HAO-YI TSAI, CHUNG-SHI LIU, CHEN-HUA YU
  • Publication number: 20170133339
    Abstract: A semiconductor device with an under-bump metallurgy (UBM) over a dielectric is provided. The UBM has a trench configured to be offset from a central point of the UBM. A distance between a center of the trench to an edge of the UBM is larger than a distance between the center of the trench to an opposite edge of the UBM. A probe pin is configured to contact the UBM and collect measurement data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2017
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: MIRNG-JI LII, HAO-YI TSAI, HSIEN-WEI CHEN, HUNG-YI KUO
  • Patent number: 9647054
    Abstract: A system and method for providing and manufacturing an inductor is provided. In an embodiment similar masks are reutilized to form differently sized inductors. For example, a two turn inductor and a three turn inductor may share masks for interconnects and coils, while only masks necessary for connections between the interconnects and coils may need to be newly developed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Hao-Yi Tsai, Hsien-Wei Chen, Hung-Yi Kuo, Tsung-Yuan Yu
  • Publication number: 20170126047
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a transceiver configured to communicate with a device, a molding surrounding the transceiver, a via extending through the molding, an insulating layer disposed over the molding, the via and the transceiver, and a redistribution layer (RDL) disposed over the insulating layer and comprising an antenna and a dielectric layer surrounding the antenna, wherein a portion of the antenna is extended through the insulating layer and the molding to electrically connect with the transceiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: VINCENT CHEN, HUNG-YI KUO, CHUEI-TANG WANG, HAO-YI TSAI, CHEN-HUA YU, WEI-TING CHEN, MING HUNG TSENG, YEN-LIANG LIN
  • Publication number: 20170125317
    Abstract: A structure includes a device die, and an encapsulating material encapsulating the device die therein. The encapsulating material has a top surface coplanar with a top surface of the device die, and a cavity in the encapsulating material. The cavity penetrates through the encapsulating material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Hung-Yi Kuo, Chen-Hua Yu, Hao-Yi Tsai