Patents by Inventor Kiyoaki Hashimoto
Kiyoaki Hashimoto 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).
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Publication number: 20160172265Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a first semiconductor device provided on a support substrate; a first encapsulation material covering the first semiconductor device; a first line provided on the first encapsulation material, the first line being connected with the first semiconductor device; an intermediate buffer layer covering the first line, and a second encapsulation material provided on the intermediate buffer layer. The first encapsulation material and the second encapsulation material are each formed of an insulating material different from an insulating material used to form the intermediate buffer layer. A second semiconductor device covered with the second encapsulation material may be provided on the intermediate buffer layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2015Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventor: Kiyoaki HASHIMOTO
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Patent number: 9337165Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a method for making a microelectronic package that includes assembling a microelectronic unit with a substrate, and electrically connecting redistribution contacts on the microelectronic unit and terminals on the substrate with a conductive matrix material extending within at least one opening extending through the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2014Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: Tessera, Inc.Inventors: Hiroaki Sato, Kiyoaki Hashimoto, Yoshikuni Nakadaira, Norihito Masuda, Belgacem Haba, Ilyas Mohammed, Philip Damberg
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Publication number: 20160005711Abstract: A microelectronic assembly may include a substrate including a rigid dielectric layer having electrically conductive elements, a microelectronic element having a plurality of contacts exposed at a face thereof, and conductive vias extending through a compliant dielectric layer overlying the rigid dielectric layer. The vias electrically connect the substrate contacts respectively to the conductive elements, and the substrate contacts are joined respectively to the contacts of the microelectronic element. The vias, compliant layer and substrate contacts are adapted to appreciably relieve stress at the substrate contacts associated with differential thermal contact and expansion of the assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2015Publication date: January 7, 2016Inventors: Teck-Gyu Kang, Wei-Shun Wang, Hiroaki Sato, Kiyoaki Hashimoto, Yoshikuni Nakadaira, Norihito Masuda, Belgacem Haba, Ilyas Mohammed, Philip Damberg
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Patent number: 9224717Abstract: A method of making a microelectronic package includes forming a dielectric encapsulation layer on an in-process unit having a substrate having a first surface and a second surface remote therefrom. A microelectronic element is mounted to the first surface of the substrate, and a plurality of conductive elements exposed at the first surface, at least some of which are electrically connected to the microelectronic element. Wire bonds have bases joined to the conductive elements and end surfaces remote from the bases and define an edge surface extending away between the base and the end surface. The encapsulation layer is formed to at least partially cover the first surface and portions of the wire bonds with unencapsulated portions of the wire bonds being defined by at least one of the end surface or a portion of the edge surface that is uncovered thereby.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2014Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: Tessera, Inc.Inventors: Hiroaki Sato, Teck-Gyu Kang, Belgacem Haba, Philip R. Osborn, Wei-Shun Wang, Ellis Chau, Ilyas Mohammed, Norihito Masuda, Kazuo Sakuma, Kiyoaki Hashimoto, Kurosawa Inetaro, Tomoyuki Kikuchi
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Publication number: 20150371915Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a support substrate; a stress relaxation layer provided on a main surface of the support substrate; a semiconductor device located on the stress relaxation layer; an encapsulation material covering the semiconductor device, the encapsulation material being formed of an insulating material different from that of the stress relaxation layer; a line running through the encapsulation material and electrically connected to the semiconductor device; and an external terminal electrically connected to the line. Where the support substrate has an elastic modulus of A, the stress relaxation layer has an elastic modulus of B, and the encapsulation material has an elastic modulus of C under a same temperature condition, the relationship of A>C>B or C>A>B is obtained.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2015Publication date: December 24, 2015Applicant: J-DEVICES CORPORATIONInventors: Kiyoaki HASHIMOTO, Yasuyuki TAKEHARA
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Patent number: 9137903Abstract: A microelectronic assembly may include a substrate including a rigid dielectric layer having electrically conductive elements, a microelectronic element having a plurality of contacts exposed at a face thereof, and conductive vias extending through a compliant dielectric layer overlying the rigid dielectric layer. The vias electrically connect the substrate contacts respectively to the conductive elements, and the substrate contacts are joined respectively to the contacts of the microelectronic element. The vias, compliant layer and substrate contacts are adapted to appreciably relieve stress at the substrate contacts associated with differential thermal contact and expansion of the assembly.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2011Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: Tessera, Inc.Inventors: Teck-Gyu Kang, Wei-Shun Wang, Hiroaki Sato, Kiyoaki Hashimoto, Yoshikuni Nakadaira, Norihito Masuda, Belgacem Haba, Ilyas Mohammed, Philip Damberg
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Patent number: 9093435Abstract: A method of making a microelectronic package includes forming a dielectric encapsulation layer on an in-process unit having a substrate having a first surface and a second surface remote therefrom. A microelectronic element is mounted to the first surface of the substrate, and a plurality of conductive elements exposed at the first surface, at least some of which are electrically connected to the microelectronic element. Wire bonds have bases joined to the conductive elements and end surfaces remote from the bases and define an edge surface extending away between the base and the end surface. The encapsulation layer is formed to at least partially cover the first surface and portions of the wire bonds with unencapsulated portions of the wire bonds being defined by at least one of the end surface or a portion of the edge surface that is uncovered thereby.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2013Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: Tessera, Inc.Inventors: Hiroaki Sato, Teck-Gyu Kang, Belgacem Haba, Philip R. Osborn, Wei-Shun Wang, Ellis Chau, Ilyas Mohammed, Norihito Masuda, Kazuo Sakuma, Kiyoaki Hashimoto, Kurosawa Inetaro, Tomoyuki Kikuchi
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Publication number: 20150091118Abstract: A method of making a microelectronic package includes forming a dielectric encapsulation layer on an in-process unit having a substrate having a first surface and a second surface remote therefrom. A microelectronic element is mounted to the first surface of the substrate, and a plurality of conductive elements exposed at the first surface, at least some of which are electrically connected to the microelectronic element. Wire bonds have bases joined to the conductive elements and end surfaces remote from the bases and define an edge surface extending away between the base and the end surface. The encapsulation layer is formed to at least partially cover the first surface and portions of the wire bonds with unencapsulated portions of the wire bonds being defined by at least one of the end surface or a portion of the edge surface that is uncovered thereby.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2014Publication date: April 2, 2015Applicant: TESSERA, INC.Inventors: Hiroaki Sato, Teck-Gyu Kang, Belgacem Haba, Philip R. Osborn, Wei-Shun Wang, Ellis Chau, Ilyas Mohammed, Norihito Masuda, Kazuo Sakuma, Kiyoaki Hashimoto, Kurosawa Inetaro, Tomoyuki Kikuchi
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Patent number: 8969133Abstract: A method of making a microelectronic package includes forming a dielectric encapsulation layer on an in-process unit having a substrate having a first surface and a second surface remote therefrom. A microelectronic element is mounted to the first surface of the substrate, and a plurality of conductive elements exposed at the first surface, at least some of which are electrically connected to the microelectronic element. Wire bonds have bases joined to the conductive elements and end surfaces remote from the bases and define an edge surface extending away between the base and the end surface. The encapsulation layer is formed to at least partially cover the first surface and portions of the wire bonds with unencapsulated portions of the wire bonds being defined by at least one of the end surface or a portion of the edge surface that is uncovered thereby.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2013Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: Tessera, Inc.Inventors: Hiroaki Sato, Teck-Gyu Kang, Belgacem Haba, Philip R. Osborn, Wei-Shun Wang, Ellis Chau, Ilyas Mohammed, Norihito Masuda, Kazuo Sakuma, Kiyoaki Hashimoto, Kurosawa Inetaro, Tomoyuki Kikuchi
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Publication number: 20150044824Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a method for making a microelectronic package that includes assembling a microelectronic unit with a substrate, and electrically connecting redistribution contacts on the microelectronic unit and terminals on the substrate with a conductive matrix material extending within at least one opening extending through the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2014Publication date: February 12, 2015Inventors: Hiroaki Sato, Kiyoaki Hashimoto, Yoshikuni Nakadaira, Norihito Masuda, Belgacem Haba, Ilyas Mohammed, Philip Damberg
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Patent number: 8890304Abstract: A microelectronic package includes a microelectronic unit and a substrate. The microelectronic unit includes a microelectronic element having contacts on a front face. A dielectric material has a first surface substantially flush with the front face of the microelectronic element. Conductive traces have at least portions extending along the front face away from the contacts, at least some of which also extend along the first surface of the dielectric material. Contacts are connected with the traces, at least some of which are disposed at the first surface of the dielectric material. The substrate has first and second opposed surfaces and an edge extending therebetween, the first surface facing the front face of the microelectronic unit, and the second surface having a plurality of terminals thereon configured for electrical connection with at least one external component. Masses of conductive matrix material join the terminals with the redistribution contacts.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2011Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Tessera, Inc.Inventors: Hiroaki Sato, Kiyoaki Hashimoto, Yoshikuni Nakadaira, Norihito Masuda, Belgacem Haba, Ilyas Mohammed, Philip Damberg
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Patent number: 8618659Abstract: A microelectronic assembly includes a substrate having a first surface and a second surface remote from the first surface. A microelectronic element overlies the first surface and first electrically conductive elements are exposed at one of the first surface and the second surface. Some of the first conductive elements are electrically connected to the microelectronic element. Wire bonds have bases joined to the conductive elements and end surfaces remote from the substrate and the bases, each wire bond defining an edge surface extending between the base and the end surface. An encapsulation layer extends from the first surface and fills spaces between the wire bonds such that the wire bonds are separated by the encapsulation layer. Unencapsulated portions of the wire bonds are defined by at least portions of the end surfaces of the wire bonds that are uncovered by the encapsulation layer.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2012Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: Tessera, Inc.Inventors: Hiroaki Sato, Teck-Gyu Kang, Belgacem Haba, Philip R. Osborn, Wei-Shun Wang, Ellis Chau, Ilyas Mohammed, Norihito Masuda, Kazuo Sakuma, Kiyoaki Hashimoto, Kurosawa Inetaro, Tomoyuki Kikuchi
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Patent number: 8525338Abstract: A microelectronic package and method of making same are provided. The package includes a substrate having first and second opposed surfaces, an edge surface extending therebetween, a plurality of terminals, and a plurality of conductive elements electrically connected with the terminals. The edge surface can be disposed at a periphery of the substrate or can be the edge surface of an aperture within the substrate. A microelectronic element has a front face and contacts thereon, with at least some of the contacts being adjacent to the edge surface of the substrate. A dielectric material overlies the edge surface of the substrate and defines a sloping surface between the front face of the microelectronic element and the substrate. A conductive matrix material defines a plurality of conductive interconnects extending along the sloping surface. The conductive interconnects electrically interconnect respective ones of the contacts with the conductive elements.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2011Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: Tessera, Inc.Inventors: Hiroaki Sato, Kiyoaki Hashimoto, Yoshikuni Nakadaira, Norihito Masuda, Belgacem Haba, Ilyas Mohammed, Philip Damberg
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Publication number: 20120313264Abstract: A microelectronic package and method of making same are provided. The package includes a substrate having first and second opposed surfaces, an edge surface extending therebetween, a plurality of terminals, and a plurality of conductive elements electrically connected with the terminals. The edge surface can be disposed at a periphery of the substrate or can be the edge surface of an aperture within the substrate. A microelectronic element has a front face and contacts thereon, with at least some of the contacts being adjacent to the edge surface of the substrate. A dielectric material overlies the edge surface of the substrate and defines a sloping surface between the front face of the microelectronic element and the substrate. A conductive matrix material defines a plurality of conductive interconnects extending along the sloping surface. The conductive interconnects electrically interconnect respective ones of the contacts with the conductive elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2011Publication date: December 13, 2012Applicant: Teresa, Inc.Inventors: Hiroaki Sato, Kiyoaki Hashimoto, Yoshikuni Nakadaira, Norihito Masuda, Belgacem Haba, Ilyas Mohammed, Philip Damberg
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Publication number: 20120313253Abstract: A microelectronic package includes a microelectronic unit and a substrate. The microelectronic unit includes a microelectronic element having contacts on a front face. A dielectric material has a first surface substantially flush with the front face of the microelectronic element. Conductive traces have at least portions extending along the front face away from the contacts, at least some of which also extend along the first surface of the dielectric material. Contacts are connected with the traces, at least some of which are disposed at the first surface of the dielectric material. The substrate has first and second opposed surfaces and an edge extending therebetween, the first surface facing the front face of the microelectronic unit, and the second surface having a plurality of terminals thereon configured for electrical connection with at least one external component. Masses of conductive matrix material join the terminals with the redistribution contacts.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2011Publication date: December 13, 2012Applicant: c/o Tessera, Inc.Inventors: Yoshikuni Nakadaira, Norihito Masuda, Belgacem Haba, Ilyas Mohammed, Philip Damberg, Hiroaki Sato, Kiyoaki Hashimoto
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Publication number: 20120280386Abstract: A microelectronic assembly includes a substrate having a first surface and a second surface remote from the first surface. A microelectronic element overlies the first surface and first electrically conductive elements are exposed at one of the first surface and the second surface. Some of the first conductive elements are electrically connected to the microelectronic element. Wire bonds have bases joined to the conductive elements and end surfaces remote from the substrate and the bases, each wire bond defining an edge surface extending between the base and the end surface. An encapsulation layer extends from the first surface and fills spaces between the wire bonds such that the wire bonds are separated by the encapsulation layer. Unencapsulated portions of the wire bonds are defined by at least portions of the end surfaces of the wire bonds that are uncovered by the encapsulation layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2012Publication date: November 8, 2012Applicant: TESSERA, INC.Inventors: Hiroaki Sato, Teck-Gyu Kang, Belgacem Haba, Philip R. Osborn, Wei-Shun Wang, Ellis Chau, Ilyas Mohammed, Norihito Masuda, Kazuo Sakuma, Kiyoaki Hashimoto, Kurosawa Inetaro, Tomoyuki Kikuchi
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Publication number: 20120155055Abstract: A microelectronic assembly may include a substrate including a rigid dielectric layer having electrically conductive elements, a microelectronic element having a plurality of contacts exposed at a face thereof, and conductive vias extending through a compliant dielectric layer overlying the rigid dielectric layer. The vias electrically connect the substrate contacts respectively to the conductive elements, and the substrate contacts are joined respectively to the contacts of the microelectronic element. The vias, compliant layer and substrate contacts are adapted to appreciably relieve stress at the substrate contacts associated with differential thermal contact and expansion of the assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2011Publication date: June 21, 2012Applicant: Tessera, Inc.Inventors: Teck-Gyu Kang, Wei-Shun Wang, Hiroaki Sato, Kiyoaki Hashimoto, Yoshikuni Nakadaira, Norihito Masuda, Belgacem Haba, Ilyas Mohammed, Philip Damberg