Patents by Inventor Kuo Chung Yee

Kuo Chung Yee 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: 20210035890
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a chip, a redistribution structure, and first under-ball metallurgies patterns. The chip includes conductive posts exposed at an active surface. The redistribution structure is disposed on the active surface. The redistribution structure includes a first dielectric layer, a topmost metallization layer, and a second dielectric layer. The first dielectric layer includes first openings exposing the conductive posts of the chip. The topmost metallization layer is disposed over the first dielectric layer and is electrically connected to the conductive posts. The topmost metallization layer comprises first contact pads and routing traces connected to the first contact pads. The second dielectric layer is disposed on the topmost metallization layer and includes second openings exposing the first contact pads. The first under-ball metallurgies patterns are disposed on the first contact pads, extending on and contacting sidewalls and top surfaces of the first contact pads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2020
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Chun-Hui Yu, Kuo-Chung Yee
  • Publication number: 20210028145
    Abstract: Provided are integrated circuit packages and methods of forming the same. An integrated circuit package includes a plurality of integrated circuits, a first encapsulant, a first redistribution structure, a plurality of conductive pillars, a second redistribution structure, a second encapsulant and a third redistribution structure. The first encapsulant encapsulates the integrated circuits. The first redistribution structure is disposed over the first encapsulant and electrically connected to the integrated circuits. The conductive pillars are disposed over the first redistribution structure. The conductive pillars are disposed between and electrically connected to the first and second redistribution structures. The second encapsulant encapsulates the conductive pillars and is disposed between the first redistribution structure and second redistribution structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2019
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Kuo-Chung Yee
  • Publication number: 20210028147
    Abstract: A semiconductor device and a method of making the same are provided. A first die and a second die are placed over a carrier substrate. A first molding material is formed adjacent to the first die and the second die. A first redistribution layer is formed overlying the first molding material. A through via is formed over the first redistribution layer. A package component is on the first redistribution layer next to the copper pillar. The package component includes a second redistribution layer. The package component is positioned so that it overlies both the first die and the second die in part. A second molding material is formed adjacent to the package component and the first copper pillar. A third redistribution layer is formed overlying the second molding material. The second redistribution layer is placed on a substrate and bonded to the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2020
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Kuo-Chung Yee, Tsung-Ding Wang, Chien-Hsun Lee
  • Publication number: 20200411469
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a device includes: a first device including: an integrated circuit device having a first connector; a first photosensitive adhesive layer on the integrated circuit device; and a first conductive layer on the first connector, the first photosensitive adhesive layer surrounding the first conductive layer; a second device including: an interposer having a second connector; a second photosensitive adhesive layer on the interposer, the second photosensitive adhesive layer physically connected to the first photosensitive adhesive layer; and a second conductive layer on the second connector, the second photosensitive adhesive layer surrounding the second conductive layer; and a conductive connector bonding the first and second conductive layers, the conductive connector surrounded by an air gap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2020
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Chun Hui Yu, Kuo-Chung Yee
  • Publication number: 20200411996
    Abstract: An antenna device includes a package, a radiating element, and a director. The package includes a radio frequency (RF) die and a molding compound in contact with a sidewall of the RF die. The radiating element is in the molding compound and electrically coupled to the RF die. The director is in the molding compound, wherein the radiating element is between the director and the RF die, and a top of the radiating element is substantially coplanar with a top of the director.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2020
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chuei-Tang WANG, Chung-Hao TSAI, Jeng-Shien HSIEH, Wei-Heng LIN, Kuo-Chung YEE, Chen-Hua YU
  • Patent number: 10879220
    Abstract: A package-on-package structure including a first and second package is provided. The first package includes a first semiconductor die, a plurality of conductive pins, an insulating encapsulant, a backside connection structure and a redistribution layer. The conductive pins are surrounding the first semiconductor die and have a base portion with a first width and a body portion with a second width, the base portion is connected to the body portion and the first width being larger than the second width. The insulating encapsulant is encapsulating the first semiconductor die and the conductive pins. The backside connection structure is disposed on the first semiconductor die and electrically connected to the conductive pins. The redistribution layer is disposed on the first semiconductor die, and electrically connected to the first semiconductor die and the conductive pins. The second package is stacked on the first package and electrically connected to the backside connection structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Kuo-Chung Yee, Chun-Hui Yu
  • Patent number: 10879153
    Abstract: Chip package structures are provided. The chip package structure includes a protection layer and a first chip disposed over the protection layer. The chip package structure further includes a first photosensitive layer formed around sidewalls of the first chip and covering a top surface of the first chip and a second chip disposed over the first photosensitive layer. In addition, the first chip and the second chip are separated by the first photosensitive layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Kuo-Chung Yee, Chun-Hui Yu
  • Patent number: 10861773
    Abstract: A semiconductor package and a manufacturing method for the semiconductor package are provided. The semiconductor package at least has chip and a redistribution layer. The redistribution layer is disposed on the chip. The redistribution layer includes joining portions having first pads and second pads surrounding the chip. The first pads are arranged around a location of the chip and the second pads are arranged over the location of the chip. The second pads located closer to the chip are narrower than the first pads located further away from the chip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Chun-Hui Yu, Kuo-Chung Yee
  • Patent number: 10861817
    Abstract: The present disclosure, in some embodiments, relates to a semiconductor package. The semiconductor package includes a first chip attached to a first substrate and a thermal conductivity layer attached to the first chip. A molding compound encapsulates the chip and the thermal conductivity layer. Electrical connectors are arranged between the first substrate and a board. The molding compound covers upper surfaces of the thermal conductivity layer facing away from the electrical connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chun-Hao Tseng, Ying-Hao Kuo, Kuo-Chung Yee
  • Publication number: 20200373485
    Abstract: An integrated fan-out package including an integrated circuit, a plurality of memory devices, an insulating encapsulation, and a redistribution circuit structure is provided. The memory devices are electrically connected to the integrated circuit. The integrated circuit and the memory devices are stacked, and the memory devices are embedded in the insulating encapsulation. The redistribution circuit structure is disposed on the insulating encapsulation, and the redistribution circuit structure is electrically connected to the integrated circuit and the memory devices. Furthermore, methods for fabricating the integrated fan-out package are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2020
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Kuo-Chung Yee
  • Publication number: 20200365488
    Abstract: A semiconductor device and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. A semiconductor device includes a first semiconductor die, a second semiconductor die, a bonding layer, and a through die via. The first semiconductor die includes a first semiconductor substrate and a first conductive pad exposed at an active surface of the first semiconductor die. The second semiconductor die includes a second semiconductor substrate and a second conductive pad exposed at an active surface of the second semiconductor die. The first semiconductor die is stacked over the second semiconductor die. The bonding layer is disposed between the first and the second semiconductor die. The through die via electrically connects the first semiconductor die and the second semiconductor die. The through die via is embedded in the first semiconductor substrate, penetrates through the first conductive pad and the bonding layer, and reaches the second conductive pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2019
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Kuo-Chung Yee
  • Patent number: 10840231
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a first chip, a dielectric layer over the first chip, and a second chip over the dielectric layer. A conductive layer is embedded in the dielectric layer and is electrically coupled to the first chip and the second chip. The second chip includes an optical component. The first chip and the second chip are arranged on opposite sides of the dielectric layer in a thickness direction of the dielectric layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Jui Hsieh Lai, Ying-Hao Kuo, Kuo-Chung Yee
  • Publication number: 20200343224
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a package includes a first package structure including a first die having a first active side and a first back-side, the first active side including a first bond pad and a first insulating layer a second die bonded to the first die, the second die having a second active side and a second back-side, the second active side including a second bond pad and a second insulating layer, the second active side of the second die facing the first active side of the first die, the second insulating layer being bonded to the first insulating layer through dielectric-to-dielectric bonds, and a conductive bonding material bonded to the first bond pad and the second bond pad, the conductive bonding material having a reflow temperature lower than reflow temperatures of the first and second bond pads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2020
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Chih-Hang Tung, Kuo-Chung Yee
  • Patent number: 10804242
    Abstract: A semiconductor device and a method of making the same are provided. A first die and a second die are placed over a carrier substrate. A first molding material is formed adjacent to the first die and the second die. A first redistribution layer is formed overlying the first molding material. A through via is formed over the first redistribution layer. A package component is on the first redistribution layer next to the copper pillar. The package component includes a second redistribution layer. The package component is positioned so that it overlies both the first die and the second die in part. A second molding material is formed adjacent to the package component and the first copper pillar. A third redistribution layer is formed overlying the second molding material. The second redistribution layer is placed on a substrate and bonded to the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Kuo-Chung Yee, Tsung-Ding Wang, Chien-Hsun Lee
  • Patent number: 10784227
    Abstract: The present disclosure, in some embodiments, relates to a method of forming a semiconductor package. The method may be performed by attaching a first thermal conductivity layer to an upper surface of a first chip, and attaching a second thermal conductivity layer to an upper surface of a second chip. A first support substrate is attached to lower surfaces of the first chip and the second chip. A molding compound is formed over the first support substrate and laterally surrounds the first chip and the second chip. The first support substrate is replaced with a package substrate after forming the molding compound over the first support substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chun-Hao Tseng, Ying-Hao Kuo, Kuo-Chung Yee
  • Publication number: 20200294916
    Abstract: A semiconductor package and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The semiconductor package includes semiconductor dies, an encapsulant and a redistribution structure. The semiconductor dies are disposed side by side. Each semiconductor die has an active surface, a backside surface, and an inner side surface connecting the active surface and the backside surface. The encapsulant wraps the semiconductor dies and exposes the active surfaces of the semiconductor dies. The redistribution structure is disposed on the encapsulant and the active surfaces of the semiconductor dies. The inner side surfaces of most adjacent semiconductor dies face each other. The redistribution structure establishes single-ended connections between most adjacent semiconductor dies by crossing over the facing inner side surfaces of the most adjacent semiconductor dies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2019
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Chia Lai, Chi-Hui Lai, Tin-Hao Kuo, Hao-Yi Tsai, Chung-Shi Liu, Kuo-Chung Yee, Chen-Hua Yu
  • Publication number: 20200294926
    Abstract: A package structure and the method thereof are provided. The package structure includes a conductive plate, a semiconductor die, a molding compound, and antenna elements. The conductive plate has a first surface, a second surface and a sidewall connecting the first surface and the second surface. The semiconductor die is located on the second surface of the conductive plate. The molding compound laterally encapsulates the semiconductor die and covers the sidewall and a portion of the second surface exposed by the semiconductor die, wherein the first surface of the conductive plate is coplanar with a surface of the molding compound. The antenna elements are located over the first surface of the conductive plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kai-Chiang Wu, Chen-Hua Yu, Kuo-Chung Yee
  • Patent number: 10770428
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a device includes: a first device including: an integrated circuit device having a first connector; a first photosensitive adhesive layer on the integrated circuit device; and a first conductive layer on the first connector, the first photosensitive adhesive layer surrounding the first conductive layer; a second device including: an interposer having a second connector; a second photosensitive adhesive layer on the interposer, the second photosensitive adhesive layer physically connected to the first photosensitive adhesive layer; and a second conductive layer on the second connector, the second photosensitive adhesive layer surrounding the second conductive layer; and a conductive connector bonding the first and second conductive layers, the conductive connector surrounded by an air gap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Chun Hui Yu, Kuo-Chung Yee
  • Patent number: 10770655
    Abstract: An integrated fan-out package including an integrated circuit, a plurality of memory devices, an insulating encapsulation, and a redistribution circuit structure is provided. The memory devices are electrically connected to the integrated circuit. The integrated circuit and the memory devices are stacked, and the memory devices are embedded in the insulating encapsulation. The redistribution circuit structure is disposed on the insulating encapsulation, and the redistribution circuit structure is electrically connected to the integrated circuit and the memory devices. Furthermore, methods for fabricating the integrated fan-out package are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Kuo-Chung Yee
  • Patent number: 10770795
    Abstract: An antenna device includes a package and at least one antenna. The package includes at least one radio frequency (RF) die and a molding compound in contact with at least one sidewall of the RF die. The antenna has at least one conductor at least partially in the molding compound and operatively connected to the RF die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chuei-Tang Wang, Chung-Hao Tsai, Jeng-Shien Hsieh, Wei-Heng Lin, Kuo-Chung Yee, Chen-Hua Yu