Patents by Inventor Ji-Hwan Hwang

Ji-Hwan Hwang 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: 9893121
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a magnetic memory includes a first metal layer including a first metal, a second metal layer on the first metal layer, the second metal layer including a second metal which is more easily oxidized than the first metal, the second metal layer having a first sidewall portion which contacts the first metal layer, and the second metal layer having a second sidewall portion above the first sidewall portion, the second sidewall portion which steps back from the first sidewall portion, a magnetoresistive element on the second metal layer, a third metal layer on the magnetoresistive element, and a first material which contacts a sidewall portion of the magnetoresistive element and the second sidewall portion of the second metal layer, the first material including an oxide of the second metal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignees: Toshiba Memory Corporation, SK Hynix, Inc.
    Inventors: Yasuyuki Sonoda, Masahiko Nakayama, Min Suk Lee, Masatoshi Yoshikawa, Kuniaki Sugiura, Ji Hwan Hwang
  • Publication number: 20170243857
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a package substrate, a plurality of semiconductor devices stacked on the package substrate, a plurality of underfill fillets disposed between the plurality of semiconductor devices and between the package substrate and the plurality of semiconductor devices, and a molding resin at least partially surrounding the plurality of semiconductor devices and the plurality of underfill fillets. The plurality of underfill fillets include a plurality of protrusions that protrude from spaces between each of the plurality of semiconductor devices or between the package substrate and each of the plurality of semiconductor devices. At least two neighboring underfill fillet protrusions of the plurality of protrusions form one continuous structure without an interface therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2017
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventors: JI-HWAN HWANG, SANG-SICK PARK, TAE-HONG MIN, GEOL NAM
  • Publication number: 20170069835
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a method of manufacturing a magnetoresistive memory device includes forming a base substrate including a conductive electrode exposed at a part of a surface, forming a stacked layer structure for a magnetoresistive element on the base substrate, processing the stacked layer structure by etching and thereby forming the magnetoresistive element on the electrode, and exposing the magnetoresistive element to an atmosphere of oxygen radicals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Applicants: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA, SK HYNIX INC.
    Inventors: Yasuyuki SONODA, Min Suk LEE, Chang Hyup SHIN, Ji Hwan HWANG
  • Publication number: 20160380028
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a magnetic memory includes a first metal layer including a first metal, a second metal layer on the first metal layer, the second metal layer including a second metal which is more easily oxidized than the first metal, the second metal layer having a first sidewall portion which contacts the first metal layer, and the second metal layer having a second sidewall portion above the first sidewall portion, the second sidewall portion which steps back from the first sidewall portion, a magnetoresistive element on the second metal layer, a third metal layer on the magnetoresistive element, and a first material which contacts a sidewall portion of the magnetoresistive element and the second sidewall portion of the second metal layer, the first material including an oxide of the second metal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2016
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Applicants: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA, SK HYNIX INC.
    Inventors: Yasuyuki SONODA, Masahiko NAKAYAMA, Min Suk LEE, Masatoshi YOSHIKAWA, Kuniaki SUGIURA, Ji Hwan HWANG
  • Publication number: 20160087004
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a magnetic memory includes a magnetic element, and a metal layer stacked on the magnetic element. H/D>1.47 is satisfied, where H denotes a sum of thicknesses of the magnetic element and the metal layer in a first direction in which the magnetic element and the metal layer are stacked, and D denotes a width of the magnetic element in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2015
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Inventors: Yasuyuki SONODA, Min Suk LEE, Ji Hwan HWANG, Chang Hyup SHIN, Masatoshi YOSHIKAWA
  • Patent number: 8791562
    Abstract: A stack package usable in a three-dimensional (3D) system-in-package (SIP) includes a first semiconductor chip, a second semiconductor chip, and a supporter. The first semiconductor chip includes a through silicon via (TSV), and the second semiconductor chip is stacked on the first semiconductor chip and is electrically connected to the first semiconductor chip through the TSV of the first semiconductor chip. The supporter is attached onto the first semiconductor chip so as to be spaced apart from an edge of the second semiconductor chip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: SAMSUNG Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chung-sun Lee, Jung-Hwan Kim, Yun-hyeok Im, Ji-hwan Hwang, Hyon-chol Kim, Kwang-chul Choi, Eun-kyoung Choi, Tae-hong Min
  • Patent number: 8742577
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a first semiconductor chip, a second semiconductor chip disposed on the first semiconductor chip, and a connection member to electrically connect the first semiconductor chip and the second semiconductor chip. The connection member may include a connection pad disposed on the first semiconductor chip, a connection pillar disposed on the second semiconductor chip, and a bonding member to connect the connection pad and the connection pillar. An anti-contact layer may be formed on at least one surface of the connection pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: SAMSUNG Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Young-kun Jee, Sun-kyoung Seo, Sang-wook Park, Ji-hwan Hwang
  • Publication number: 20140117536
    Abstract: A wiring substrate includes a base film, a plurality of first wirings and a plurality of second wirings. The base film has a chip-mounting region configured for mounting a semiconductor chip thereon. The first wirings extend in a first direction from inside the chip-mounting region to outside the chip-mounting region, and include first connection end portions extending in a second direction different from the first direction. The first connection end portions may be formed inside the chip-mounting region and configured to electrically connect to the semiconductor chip. The second wirings extend in the first direction from inside the chip-mounting region to outside the chip-mounting region, and include second connection end portions extending in the opposite direction to the second direction in which the first connection end portions extend, and the second connection end portions may be formed inside the chip-mounting region and configured to electrically connect to the semiconductor chip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2012
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Ji-Hwan HWANG, Dong-Han Kim, Chul-Woo Kim, Chung-Ye Chung, Kwang-Jin Bae
  • Publication number: 20130087917
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a first semiconductor chip, a second semiconductor chip disposed on the first semiconductor chip, and a connection member to electrically connect the first semiconductor chip and the second semiconductor chip. The connection member may include a connection pad disposed on the first semiconductor chip, a connection pillar disposed on the second semiconductor chip, and a bonding member to connect the connection pad and the connection pillar. An anti-contact layer may be formed on at least one surface of the connection pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2012
    Publication date: April 11, 2013
    Inventors: Young-kun Jee, Sun-kyoung Seo, Sang-wook Park, Ji-hwan Hwang
  • Patent number: 8339561
    Abstract: A wiring substrate includes a base film, a plurality of first wirings and a plurality of second wirings. The base film has a chip-mounting region configured for mounting a semiconductor chip thereon. The first wirings extend in a first direction from inside the chip-mounting region to outside the chip-mounting region, and include first connection end portions extending in a second direction different from the first direction. The first connection end portions may be formed inside the chip-mounting region and configured to electrically connect to the semiconductor chip. The second wirings extend in the first direction from inside the chip-mounting region to outside the chip-mounting region, and include second connection end portions extending in the opposite direction to the second direction in which the first connection end portions extend, and the second connection end portions may be formed inside the chip-mounting region and configured to electrically connect to the semiconductor chip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: SAMSUNG Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ji-Hwan Hwang, Dong-Han Kim, Chul-Woo Kim, Chung-Ye Chung, Kwang-Jin Bae
  • Publication number: 20120223433
    Abstract: A semiconductor package including connecting members having a controlled content ratio of gold capable of increasing durability and reliability by preventing an intermetallic compound having high brittleness from being formed. The semiconductor package includes a base substrate; a first semiconductor chip disposed on the base substrate; and a first connecting member for electrically connecting the base substrate and the first semiconductor chip, and comprising a first bonding portion that includes gold and has a first content ratio of gold that is controlled to prevent an intermetallic compound of AuSn4, (Cu, Au)Sn4, or (Ni, Au)Sn4 from being formed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2012
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Inventors: Young-kun Jee, Ji-hwan Hwang, Kwang-chul Choi, Jung-hwan Kim, Tae-hong Min
  • Publication number: 20120018871
    Abstract: A stack package usable in a three-dimensional (3D) system-in-package (SIP) includes a first semiconductor chip, a second semiconductor chip, and a supporter. The first semiconductor chip includes a through silicon via (TSV), and the second semiconductor chip is stacked on the first semiconductor chip and is electrically connected to the first semiconductor chip through the TSV of the first semiconductor chip. The supporter is attached onto the first semiconductor chip so as to be spaced apart from an edge of the second semiconductor chip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2011
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Chung-sun LEE, Jung-Hwan Kim, Yun-Hyeok Im, Ji-Hwan Hwang, Hyon-chol Kim, Kwang-chul Choi, Eun-Kyong Choi, Tae-hong Min
  • Publication number: 20090184418
    Abstract: A wiring substrate includes a base film, a plurality of first wirings and a plurality of second wirings. The base film has a chip-mounting region configured for mounting a semiconductor chip thereon. The first wirings extend in a first direction from inside the chip-mounting region to outside the chip-mounting region, and include first connection end portions extending in a second direction different from the first direction. The first connection end portions may be formed inside the chip-mounting region and configured to electrically connect to the semiconductor chip. The second wirings extend in the first direction from inside the chip-mounting region to outside the chip-mounting region, and include second connection end portions extending in the opposite direction to the second direction in which the first connection end portions extend, and the second connection end portions may be formed inside the chip-mounting region and configured to electrically connect to the semiconductor chip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2009
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Ji-Hwan HWANG, Dong-Han Kim, Chul-Woo Kim, Chung-Ye Chung, Kwang-Jin Bae
  • Publication number: 20080119061
    Abstract: A semiconductor chip is disclosed and includes a plurality of bond pads disposed on a semiconductor chip, and a plurality of chip bumps of different heights disposed on a corresponding bond pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2007
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ji-hwan HWANG, Dong-han KIM, Chul-woo KIM, Sang-heui LEE, Kwang-jin BAE