Patents by Inventor Il Kwon Shim

Il Kwon Shim 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: 20180294236
    Abstract: An integrated circuit packaging system and method of manufacture thereof includes: a substrate with internal circuitry between a substrate top side, a substrate bottom side, and vertical sides; an integrated circuit coupled to the internal circuitry; a molded package body formed directly on the integrated circuit and the substrate top side of the substrate; and a conductive conformal shield structure applied directly on the molded package body, the vertical sides, and to extend below the substrate bottom side coupled to the internal circuitry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: Byung Joon Han, Il Kwon Shim, KyoungHee Park, Yaojian Lin, KyoWang Koo, In Sang Yoon, SeungYong Chai, SungWon Cho, SungSoo Kim, Hun Teak Lee, DeokKyung Yang
  • Publication number: 20180294235
    Abstract: An integrated circuit packaging system and method of manufacture thereof includes: a substrate with internal circuitry between a substrate top side, a substrate bottom side, and vertical sides; an integrated circuit coupled to the internal circuitry; a molded package body formed directly on the integrated circuit and the substrate top side of the substrate; and a conductive conformal shield structure applied directly on the molded package body, the vertical sides, and to extend below the substrate bottom side coupled to the internal circuitry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: Byung Joon Han, Il Kwon Shim, KyoungHee Park, Yaojian Lin, KyoWang Koo, In Sang Yoon, SeungYong Chai, SungWon Cho, SungSoo Kim, Hun Teak Lee, DeokKyung Yang
  • Patent number: 10083916
    Abstract: A semiconductor device is made by forming a first conductive layer over a sacrificial carrier. A conductive pillar is formed over the first conductive layer. An active surface of a semiconductor die is mounted to the carrier. An encapsulant is deposited over the semiconductor die and around the conductive pillar. The carrier and adhesive layer are removed. A stress relief insulating layer is formed over the active surface of the semiconductor die and a first surface of the encapsulant. The stress relief insulating layer has a first thickness over the semiconductor die and a second thickness less than the first thickness over the encapsulant. A first interconnect structure is formed over the stress relief insulating layer. A second interconnect structure is formed over a second surface of encapsulant opposite the first interconnect structure. The first and second interconnect structures are electrically connected through the conductive pillar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: STATS ChipPAC Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Il Kwon Shim, Seng Guan Chow, Yaojian Yaojian
  • Publication number: 20180261569
    Abstract: A semiconductor device has a first substrate and a second substrate. An opening is formed through the second substrate. A first semiconductor component and second semiconductor component are disposed between the first substrate and second substrate. The second substrate is electrically coupled to the first substrate through the first semiconductor component. A first terminal of the first semiconductor component is electrically coupled to the first substrate. A second terminal of the first semiconductor component is electrically coupled to the second substrate. The second semiconductor component extends into the opening. An encapsulant is deposited over the first substrate and second substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Applicant: STATS ChipPAC Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: DeokKyung Yang, OhHan Kim, HeeSoo Lee, HunTeak Lee, InSang Yoon, Il Kwon Shim
  • Patent number: 10049964
    Abstract: A semiconductor device has a semiconductor package and an interposer disposed over the semiconductor package. The semiconductor package has a first semiconductor die and a modular interconnect unit disposed in a peripheral region around the first semiconductor die. A second semiconductor die is disposed over the interposer opposite the semiconductor package. An interconnect structure is formed between the interposer and the modular interconnect unit. The interconnect structure is a conductive pillar or stud bump. The modular interconnect unit has a core substrate and a plurality of vertical interconnects formed through the core substrate. A build-up interconnect structure is formed over the first semiconductor die and modular interconnect unit. The vertical interconnects of the modular interconnect unit are exposed by laser direct ablation. An underfill is deposited between the interposer and semiconductor package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: STATS ChipPAC Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Il Kwon Shim, Yaojian Lin, Pandi C. Marimuthu, Kang Chen, Yu Gu
  • Patent number: 9997468
    Abstract: An integrated circuit packaging system and method of manufacture thereof includes: a substrate with internal circuitry between a substrate top side, a substrate bottom side, and vertical sides; an integrated circuit coupled to the internal circuitry; a molded package body formed directly on the integrated circuit and the substrate top side of the substrate; and a conductive conformal shield structure applied directly on the molded package body, the vertical sides, and to extend below the substrate bottom side coupled to the internal circuitry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: STATS ChipPAC Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Byung Joon Han, Il Kwon Shim, KyoungHee Park, Yaojian Lin, KyoWang Koo, In Sang Yoon, SeungYong Chai, SungWon Cho, SungSoo Kim, Hun Teak Lee, DeokKyung Yang
  • Publication number: 20180158768
    Abstract: A semiconductor device has a first substrate. A first semiconductor component and second semiconductor component are disposed on the first substrate. In some embodiments, a recess is formed in the first substrate, and the first semiconductor component is disposed on the recess of the first substrate. A second substrate has an opening formed through the second substrate. A third semiconductor component is disposed on the second substrate. The second substrate is disposed over the first substrate and second semiconductor component. The first semiconductor component extends through the opening. An encapsulant is deposited over the first substrate and second substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2017
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Applicant: STATS ChipPAC Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: OhHan Kim, DeokKyung Yang, HunTeak Lee, InSang Yoon, Il Kwon Shim
  • Patent number: 9978665
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor die. A first interconnect structure is disposed over a peripheral region of the semiconductor die. A semiconductor component is disposed over the semiconductor die. The semiconductor component includes a second interconnect structure. The semiconductor component is disposed over the semiconductor die to align the second interconnect structure with the first interconnect structure. The first interconnect structure includes a plurality of interconnection units disposed around first and second adjacent sides of the semiconductor die to form an L-shape border of the interconnection units around the semiconductor die. A third interconnect structure is formed over the semiconductor die perpendicular to the first interconnect structure. An insulating layer is formed over the semiconductor die and first interconnect structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: STATS ChipPAC Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Pandi C. Marimuthu, Il Kwon Shim, Yaojian Lin, Won Kyoung Choi
  • Patent number: 9934998
    Abstract: A semiconductor device comprises a carrier including an adhesive disposed over the carrier. The semiconductor device further comprises a semiconductor wafer including a plurality of semiconductor die separated by a non-active region. A plurality of bumps is formed over the semiconductor die. The semiconductor wafer is mounted to the carrier with the adhesive disposed around the plurality of bumps. Irradiated energy is applied to the non-active region to form a modified region within the non-active region. The semiconductor wafer is singulated along the modified region to separate the semiconductor die. The semiconductor wafer is singulated along the modified region by applying stress to the semiconductor wafer. The adhesive is removed from around the plurality of bumps after singulating the semiconductor wafer. The semiconductor wafer includes a plurality of semiconductor die comprising through silicon vias. The modified region optionally includes a plurality of vertically stacked modified regions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: STATS ChipPAC Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Byung Joon Han, Il Kwon Shim, Won Kyoung Choi
  • Publication number: 20180076142
    Abstract: A semiconductor device comprises a first conductive layer formed on a carrier over an insulating layer. A portion of the insulating layer is removed prior to forming the first conductive layer. A first semiconductor die is disposed over the first conductive layer. A discrete electrical component is disposed over the first conductive layer adjacent to the first semiconductor die. A first encapsulant is deposited over the first conductive layer and first semiconductor layer. A conductive pillar is formed through the first encapsulant between the first conductive layer and second conductive layer. A second encapsulant is deposited around the first encapsulant, first conductive layer, and first semiconductor die. A second conductive layer is formed over the first semiconductor die, first encapsulant, and second encapsulant opposite the first conductive layer. The carrier is removed after forming the second conductive layer. A semiconductor package is mounted to the first conductive layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2017
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Applicant: STATS ChipPAC Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Il Kwon Shim, Pandi C. Marimuthu, Yaojian Lin
  • Patent number: 9893017
    Abstract: A semiconductor device comprises a first conductive layer formed on a carrier over an insulating layer. A portion of the insulating layer is removed prior to forming the first conductive layer. A first semiconductor die is disposed over the first conductive layer. A discrete electrical component is disposed over the first conductive layer adjacent to the first semiconductor die. A first encapsulant is deposited over the first conductive layer and first semiconductor layer. A conductive pillar is formed through the first encapsulant between the first conductive layer and second conductive layer. A second encapsulant is deposited around the first encapsulant, first conductive layer, and first semiconductor die. A second conductive layer is formed over the first semiconductor die, first encapsulant, and second encapsulant opposite the first conductive layer. The carrier is removed after forming the second conductive layer. A semiconductor package is mounted to the first conductive layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: STATS ChipPAC Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Il Kwon Shim, Pandi C. Marimuthu, Yaojian Lin
  • Patent number: 9865554
    Abstract: An integrated circuit packaging system and method of manufacture thereof including: providing a substrate; forming contact pads on top of the substrate; forming a protection layer on top of the contact pads and the substrate; exposing the contact pads from the protection layer; printing under bump metallization (UBM) layers over the exposed contact pads extended over the protection layer with conductive inks; and forming bumps on top of the under bump metallization layers. It also including: printing an adhesion layer using conductive ink, wherein the adhesion layer comprises interconnected adhesion layer pads; forming additional under bump metallization (UBM) layers and bumps on top of the adhesion layer pads utilizing an electro-deposition process; and removing connections among the interconnected adhesion layer pads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: STATS ChipPAC Ptc. Ltd.
    Inventors: Il Kwon Shim, Kyung Moon Kim, HeeJo Chi, JunMo Koo, Bartholomew Liao Chung Foh, Zigmund Ramirez Camacho
  • Publication number: 20170330840
    Abstract: A semiconductor device has a first component. A modular interconnect structure is disposed adjacent to the first component. A first interconnect structure is formed over the first component and modular interconnect structure. A shielding layer is formed over the first component, modular interconnect structure, and first interconnect structure. The shielding layer provides protection for the enclosed semiconductor devices against EMI, RFI, or other inter-device interference, whether generated internally or from external semiconductor devices. The shielding layer is electrically connected to an external low-impedance ground point. A second component is disposed adjacent to the first component. The second component includes a passive device. An LC circuit includes the first component and second component. A semiconductor die is disposed adjacent to the first component. A conductive adhesive is disposed over the modular interconnect structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2017
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Applicant: STATS ChipPAC Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Yaojian Lin, Byung Joon Han, Rajendra D. Pendse, Il Kwon Shim, Pandi C. Marimuthu, Won Kyoung Choi, Linda Pei Ee Chua
  • Publication number: 20170294406
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a standardized carrier. A semiconductor wafer includes a plurality of semiconductor die and a base semiconductor material. The semiconductor wafer is singulated through a first portion of the base semiconductor material to separate the semiconductor die. The semiconductor die are disposed over the standardized carrier. A size of the standardized carrier is independent from a size of the semiconductor die. An encapsulant is deposited over the standardized carrier and around the semiconductor die. An interconnect structure is formed over the semiconductor die while leaving the encapsulant devoid of the interconnect structure. The semiconductor device is singulated through the encapsulant. Encapsulant remains disposed on a side of the semiconductor die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Applicant: STATS ChipPAC Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Byung Joon Han, Il Kwon Shim, Yaojian Lin, Pandi C. Marimuthu
  • Publication number: 20170271305
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor die and an encapsulant deposited over and around the semiconductor die. A semiconductor wafer includes a plurality of semiconductor die and a base semiconductor material. A groove is formed in the base semiconductor material. The semiconductor wafer is singulated through the groove to separate the semiconductor die. The semiconductor die are disposed over a carrier with a distance of 500 micrometers (?m) or less between semiconductor die. The encapsulant covers a sidewall of the semiconductor die. A fan-in interconnect structure is formed over the semiconductor die while the encapsulant remains devoid of the fan-in interconnect structure. A portion of the encapsulant is removed from a non-active surface of the semiconductor die. The device is singulated through the encapsulant while leaving encapsulant disposed covering a sidewall of the semiconductor die. The encapsulant covering the sidewall includes a thickness of 50 ?m or less.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2017
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Applicant: STATS ChipPAC Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Yaojian Lin, Pandi C. Marimuthu, Il Kwon Shim, Byung Joon Han
  • Publication number: 20170271241
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor die. A first interconnect structure is disposed over a peripheral region of the semiconductor die. A semiconductor component is disposed over the semiconductor die. The semiconductor component includes a second interconnect structure. The semiconductor component is disposed over the semiconductor die to align the second interconnect structure with the first interconnect structure. The first interconnect structure includes a plurality of interconnection units disposed around first and second adjacent sides of the semiconductor die to form an L-shape border of the interconnection units around the semiconductor die. A third interconnect structure is formed over the semiconductor die perpendicular to the first interconnect structure. An insulating layer is formed over the semiconductor die and first interconnect structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2017
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Applicant: STATS ChipPAC Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Pandi C. Marimuthu, Il Kwon Shim, Yaojian Lin, Won Kyoung Choi
  • Publication number: 20170260043
    Abstract: A microelectromechanical system (MEMS) semiconductor device has a first and second semiconductor die. A first semiconductor die is embedded within an encapsulant together with a modular interconnect unit. Alternatively, the first semiconductor die is embedded within a substrate. A second semiconductor die, such as a MEMS die, is disposed over the first semiconductor die and electrically connected to the first semiconductor die through an interconnect structure. In another embodiment, the first semiconductor die is flip chip mounted to the substrate, and the second semiconductor die is wire bonded to the substrate adjacent to the first semiconductor die. In another embodiment, first and second semiconductor die are embedded in an encapsulant and are electrically connected through a build-up interconnect structure. A lid is disposed over the semiconductor die. In a MEMS microphone embodiment, the lid, substrate, or interconnect structure includes an opening over a surface of the MEMS die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Applicant: STATS ChipPAC Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Yaojian Lin, Il Kwon Shim
  • Patent number: 9754897
    Abstract: A semiconductor device has a first component. A modular interconnect structure is disposed adjacent to the first component. A first interconnect structure is formed over the first component and modular interconnect structure. A shielding layer is formed over the first component, modular interconnect structure, and first interconnect structure. The shielding layer provides protection for the enclosed semiconductor devices against EMI, RFI, or other inter-device interference, whether generated internally or from external semiconductor devices. The shielding layer is electrically connected to an external low-impedance ground point. A second component is disposed adjacent to the first component. The second component includes a passive device. An LC circuit includes the first component and second component. A semiconductor die is disposed adjacent to the first component. A conductive adhesive is disposed over the modular interconnect structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: STATS ChipPAC, Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Yaojian Lin, Byung Joon Han, Rajendra D. Pendse, Il Kwon Shim, Pandi C. Marimuthu, Won Kyoung Choi, Linda Pei Ee Chua
  • Patent number: 9721922
    Abstract: A semiconductor device has a first conductive layer including a plurality of conductive traces. The first conductive layer is formed over a substrate. The conductive traces are formed with a narrow pitch. A first semiconductor die and second semiconductor die are disposed over the first conductive layer. A first encapsulant is deposited over the first and second semiconductor die. The substrate is removed. A second encapsulant is deposited over the first encapsulant. A build-up interconnect structure is formed over the first conductive layer and second encapsulant. The build-up interconnect structure includes a second conductive layer. A first passive device is disposed in the first encapsulant. A second passive device is disposed in the second encapsulant. A vertical interconnect unit is disposed in the second encapsulant. A third conductive layer is formed over second encapsulant and electrically connected to the build-up interconnect structure via the vertical interconnect unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: STATS ChipPAC, Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Pandi C. Marimuthu, Yaojian Lin, Won Kyoung Choi, Il Kwon Shim
  • Patent number: 9721862
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a standardized carrier. A semiconductor wafer includes a plurality of semiconductor die and a base semiconductor material. The semiconductor wafer is singulated through a first portion of the base semiconductor material to separate the semiconductor die. The semiconductor die are disposed over the standardized carrier. A size of the standardized carrier is independent from a size of the semiconductor die. An encapsulant is deposited over the standardized carrier and around the semiconductor die. An interconnect structure is formed over the semiconductor die while leaving the encapsulant devoid of the interconnect structure. The semiconductor device is singulated through the encapsulant. Encapsulant remains disposed on a side of the semiconductor die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: STATS ChipPAC Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Byung Joon Han, Il Kwon Shim, Yaojian Lin, Pandi C. Marimuthu