Patents by Inventor Joong-Hyun Baek

Joong-Hyun Baek 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: 9023639
    Abstract: Provided is a nucleic acid amplifying apparatus having a uniform distribution of reaction temperature in a reaction space. The nucleic acid amplifying apparatus includes a substrate providing a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) space, and a plurality of heating units disposed above or below the reaction space to transfer heat to the reaction space, wherein the heating unit includes a plurality of heating units arranged substantially in parallel with each other, and among the plurality of heating units, the heating units disposed adjacent outermost portions of the reaction space have the largest heat radiation quantity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jae-Young Kim, Joong-Hyun Baek
  • Patent number: 8796835
    Abstract: Provided is a package on package (POP) having improved thermal and electric signal transmitting characteristics. The POP may include a first semiconductor package, a second semiconductor package larger than the first semiconductor package and mounted on the first semiconductor package, and a heat slug adhered to a bottom of a second substrate of the second semiconductor package and surrounding a side of the first semiconductor package. The heat slug may be a capacitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoon-Hoon Kim, Joong-Hyun Baek, Eun-Seok Cho
  • Patent number: 8791580
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a semiconductor chip stack disposed between first and second leads near first and second sides of the package and including a plurality of semiconductor chips, and a redistribution structure disposed on the semiconductor chip stack. At least one semiconductor chip of the semiconductor chip stack includes a plurality of first chip pads disposed near or closer to a third side of the package. The redistribution structure includes a first redistribution pad disposed near or closer to the first side and electrically connected to the first lead, a second redistribution pad disposed near or closer to the second side and electrically connected to the second lead, and a third redistribution pad disposed near or closer to the third side and electrically connected to a first one of the first chip pads and the first redistribution pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chul Park, Sun-Won Kang, Kil-Soo Kim, Joong-Hyun Baek
  • Patent number: 8524539
    Abstract: Provided are a semiconductor package of a semiconductor chip, a semiconductor module, an electronic system, and methods of manufacturing the same. The method includes mounting a semiconductor chip on a package substrate, forming a molding member on the semiconductor chip, forming via holes penetrating the molding member to expose a portion of a top surface of the semiconductor chip, the via holes being arranged in a lattice shape in a plan view, and forming thermally conductive via plugs in the via holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: SAMASUNG Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hee-Jin Lee, Joong-Hyun Baek
  • Publication number: 20130168842
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a semiconductor chip stack disposed between first and second leads near first and second sides of the package and including a plurality of semiconductor chips, and a redistribution structure disposed on the semiconductor chip stack. At least one semiconductor chip of the semiconductor chip stack includes a plurality of first chip pads disposed near or closer to a third side of the package. The redistribution structure includes a first redistribution pad disposed near or closer to the first side and electrically connected to the first lead, a second redistribution pad disposed near or closer to the second side and electrically connected to the second lead, and a third redistribution pad disposed near or closer to the third side and electrically connected to a first one of the first chip pads and the first redistribution pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2012
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Inventors: Chul PARK, Sun-Won Kang, Kil-Soo Kim, Joong-Hyun Baek
  • Patent number: 8456000
    Abstract: A three-dimensional semiconductor module and an electronic system including the same are provided. The semiconductor module includes a module substrate, a logic device formed on a part of the module substrate, and a plurality of memory devices formed on another part of the module substrate, wherein the plurality of memory devices are disposed perpendicular to the logic device, and the module substrate on which the plurality of memory devices are formed is supported by a supporter. The electronic system includes the semiconductor module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Stanzione & Kim, LLP
    Inventor: Joong-Hyun Baek
  • Patent number: 8344601
    Abstract: A light emitting device with improved heat dissipation is provided. The light emitting device includes a first lead frame, a second lead frame, a light emitting element and a housing. The first lead frame includes a light emitting element mounting portion, a first heat dissipation portion extending from the light emitting element mounting portion in a first direction, and second and third heat dissipation portions extending from the light emitting element mounting portion in a second direction opposite to the first direction. The second lead frame extends in the second direction and is disposed between and spaced apart from the second and third heat dissipation portions. The light emitting element is mounted on the light emitting element mounting portion and is electrically coupled to the first and second lead frames. The housing encapsulates the first and second lead frames.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Joong-Hyun Baek, Hee-Jin Lee
  • Patent number: 8310046
    Abstract: A wafer stacked semiconductor package (WSP) having a vertical heat emission path and a method of fabricating the same are provided. The WSP comprises a substrate on which semiconductor chips are mounted; a plurality of semiconductor chips stacked vertically on the substrate; a cooling through-hole formed vertically in the plurality of semiconductor chips, and sealed; micro holes formed on the circumference of the cooling through-hole; and coolant filling the inside of the cooling through-hole. Accordingly, the WSP reduces a temperature difference between the semiconductor chips and quickly dissipates the heat generated by the stacked semiconductor chips.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Joong-Hyun Baek, Hee-Jin Lee
  • Patent number: 8184439
    Abstract: A semiconductor module includes a semiconductor package generating thermal energy, a heat collecting member transferring thermal energy from the semiconductor package to a heat collection area in the heat collecting member, a heat radiating member transferring thermal energy received from the heat collecting member and package to the outside, and a thermoelectric device transferring thermal energy through the heat collection area to the heat radiating member via the thermoelectric effect. The heat collecting member and heat radiating member may be otherwise insulated so thermal energy is transferred and controlled by the thermoelectric device. The package may be a dynamic random access memory (DRAM), microprocessor, central processing unit (CPU), graphic processing unit (GPU), or flash memory. The heat radiating member may be an external case of a solid state disk (SSD), and the thermoelectric device may be a Peltier cooler controlled through a power line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Joong-hyun Baek, Hee-jin Lee, Jin-kwon Bae
  • Publication number: 20120045871
    Abstract: Provided are a semiconductor package of a semiconductor chip, a semiconductor module, an electronic system, and methods of manufacturing the same. The method includes mounting a semiconductor chip on a package substrate, forming a molding member on the semiconductor chip, forming via holes penetrating the molding member to expose a portion of a top surface of the semiconductor chip, the via holes being arranged in a lattice shape in a plan view, and forming thermally conductive via plugs in the via holes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Hee-Jin LEE, Joong-Hyun Baek
  • Publication number: 20120001348
    Abstract: A wafer stacked semiconductor package (WSP) having a vertical heat emission path and a method of fabricating the same are provided. The WSP comprises a substrate on which semiconductor chips are mounted; a plurality of semiconductor chips stacked vertically on the substrate; a cooling through-hole formed vertically in the plurality of semiconductor chips, and sealed; micro holes formed on the circumference of the cooling through-hole; and coolant filling the inside of the cooling through-hole. Accordingly, the WSP reduces a temperature difference between the semiconductor chips and quickly dissipates the heat generated by the stacked semiconductor chips.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Joong-Hyun BAEK, Hee-Jin LEE
  • Publication number: 20110304035
    Abstract: Provided is a package on package (POP) having improved thermal and electric signal transmitting characteristics. The POP may include a first semiconductor package, a second semiconductor package larger than the first semiconductor package and mounted on the first semiconductor package, and a heat slug adhered to a bottom of a second substrate of the second semiconductor package and surrounding a side of the first semiconductor package. The heat slug may be a capacitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2011
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yoon-hoon Kim, Joong-hyun Baek, Eun-seok Cho
  • Patent number: 8049329
    Abstract: A wafer stacked semiconductor package (WSP) having a vertical heat emission path and a method of fabricating the same are provided. The WSP comprises a substrate on which semiconductor chips are mounted; a plurality of semiconductor chips stacked vertically on the substrate; a cooling through-hole formed vertically in the plurality of semiconductor chips, and sealed; micro holes formed on the circumference of the cooling through-hole; and coolant filling the inside of the cooling through-hole. Accordingly, the WSP reduces a temperature difference between the semiconductor chips and quickly dissipates the heat generated by the stacked semiconductor chips.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Joong-Hyun Baek, Hee-Jin Lee
  • Publication number: 20110032679
    Abstract: A semiconductor module includes a semiconductor package generating thermal energy, a heat collecting member transferring thermal energy from the semiconductor package to a heat collection area in the heat collecting member, a heat radiating member transferring thermal energy received from the heat collecting member and package to the outside, and a thermoelectric device transferring thermal energy through the heat collection area to the heat radiating member via the thermoelectric effect. The heat collecting member and heat radiating member may be otherwise insulated so thermal energy is transferred and controlled by the thermoelectric device. The package may be a dynamic random access memory (DRAM), microprocessor, central processing unit (CPU), graphic processing unit (GPU), or flash memory. The heat radiating member may be an external case of a solid state disk (SSD), and the thermoelectric device may be a Peltier cooler controlled through a power line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2010
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Inventors: Joong-hyun Baek, Hee-jin Lee, Jin-kwon Bae
  • Patent number: 7880291
    Abstract: An integrated circuit package may include a board that may support an integrated circuit chip. A post pin may be provided on a surface of the board. The post pin may be electrically connected to the integrated circuit chip. A land pin may be provided on the other surface of the board. The land pin may be electrically connected to the integrated circuit chip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sang-Wook Park, Joong-Hyun Baek, Hyung-Gil Baek
  • Patent number: 7812445
    Abstract: Provided is a semiconductor memory module allowing a filling member formed between a module substrate and memory chips mounted on the module substrate to completely fill the space between the module substrate and the memory chips. According to embodiments of the present invention, the semiconductor memory module includes a module substrate having at least one memory chip mounted on the substrate such that its edges are oblique to major and minor axes bisecting the module substrate. The oblique orientation allows for an improved opening between memory chips formed on the substrate so that the filling member may be properly formed between the module substrate and the memory chips to prevent voids where the filling member is not formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Joong-Hyun Baek, Sun-Won Kang, Moon-Jung Kim, Hyung-Gil Baek, Hee-Jin Lee
  • Patent number: 7800138
    Abstract: A semiconductor device capable of improving the efficiency of dispersing heat via a dummy pad. The semiconductor device may be included in a semiconductor package, stack module, card, or system. Also disclosed is a method of manufacturing the semiconductor device. In the semiconductor device, a semiconductor substrate has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, and at least one conductive pad is arranged on a predetermined region of the first surface. At least one dummy pad is arranged on the first or second surface, and is not electrically coupled to the at least one conductive pad. The dummy pad or pads may be used to disperse heat. Accordingly, it is possible to increase the efficiency of dispersing heat of a semiconductor device, thereby improving the yield of semiconductor devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Joong-Hyun Baek, Sung-Jun Im
  • Publication number: 20100181887
    Abstract: A light emitting device with improved heat dissipation is provided. The light emitting device includes a first lead frame, a second lead frame, a light emitting element and a housing. The first lead frame includes a light emitting element mounting portion, a first heat dissipation portion extending from the light emitting element mounting portion in a first direction, and second and third heat dissipation portions extending from the light emitting element mounting portion in a second direction opposite to the first direction. The second lead frame extends in the second direction and is disposed between and spaced apart from the second and third heat dissipation portions. The light emitting element is mounted on the light emitting element mounting portion and is electrically coupled to the first and second lead frames. The housing encapsulates the first and second lead frames.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2010
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Joong-Hyun BAEK, Hee-Jin LEE
  • Patent number: 7705449
    Abstract: A cooling apparatus for a circuit module having a substrate extending axially with an IC chip of a first type and IC chips of a second type mounted thereon, comprising: a first heat spreading element disposed to form a heat conduction path with the IC chip of the first type; and a second heat spreading element disposed to form a heat conduction path with the IC chips of the second type, wherein there is at least one IC chip of the second type mounted axially away from opposite sides of the IC chip of the first type, wherein the first type of IC chip is capable of generating a larger amount of heat than the second type of IC chips, and the first heat spreading element has a higher thermal conductivity than the second heat spreading element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Joong Hyun Baek, Yong Hyun Kim, Kwang Ho Chun, Chang Yong Park, Hae Hyung Lee, Hee Jin Lee
  • Publication number: 20100079966
    Abstract: A memory module includes a printed circuit board (PCB), and a plurality of semiconductor packages and a multi-functional package mounted to the PCB. The multi-functional package may have a data processing function and an error correcting function. Thus, the packages may occupy a relatively small area of the PCB in terms of the number of functions that they provide. Thus, the module may be highly integrated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2009
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Joong-Hyun BAEK