Patents by Inventor Kuo Lung Pan

Kuo Lung Pan 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: 20220302003
    Abstract: A chip package structure includes an interposer structure that contains a package-side redistribution structure, an interposer core assembly, and a die-side redistribution structure. The interposer core assembly includes at least one silicon substrate interposer, and each of the at least one silicon substrate interposer includes a respective silicon substrate, a respective set of through-silicon via (TSV) structures vertically extending through the respective silicon substrate, a respective set of interconnect-level dielectric layers embedding a respective set of metal interconnect structures, and a respective set of metal bonding structures that are electrically connected to the die-side redistribution structure. The chip package structure includes at least two semiconductor dies that are attached to the die-side redistribution structure, and an epoxy molding compound (EMC) multi-die frame that laterally encloses the at least two semiconductor dies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2021
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Inventors: Kuo Lung PAN, Yu-Chia LAI, Tin-Hao KUO, Hao-Yi TSAI, Chung-Shi LIU, Chen-Hua YU, Po-Yuan TENG, Teng-Yuan LO, Mao-Yen CHANG
  • Patent number: 11444002
    Abstract: A package structure includes a bottom plate, a semiconductor package, a top plate, a screw and an anti-loosening coating. The semiconductor package is disposed over the bottom plate. The top plate is disposed over the semiconductor package, and includes an internal thread in a screw hole of the top plate. The screw penetrates through the bottom plate, the semiconductor package and the top plate, and includes an external thread. The external thread of the screw is engaged to the internal thread of the top plate, and the anti-loosening coating is adhered between the external thread and the internal thread.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Chia Lai, Chen-Hua Yu, Chung-Shi Liu, Hsiao-Chung Liang, Hao-Yi Tsai, Chien-Ling Hwang, Kuo-Lung Pan, Pei-Hsuan Lee, Tin-Hao Kuo, Chih-Hsuan Tai
  • Patent number: 11424213
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a semiconductor wafer, a first surface mount component, a second surface mount component and a first barrier structure. The first surface mount component is disposed on the semiconductor wafer, and electrically connected to the semiconductor wafer through a plurality of first electrical connectors. The second surface mount component is disposed on the semiconductor wafer, and electrically connected to the semiconductor wafer through a plurality of second electrical connectors, wherein an edge of the second surface mount component is overhanging a periphery of the semiconductor wafer. The first barrier structure is disposed on the semiconductor wafer in between the second electrical connectors and the edge of the second surface mount component, wherein a first surface of the first barrier structure is facing the second electrical connectors, and a second surface of the first barrier structure is facing away from the second electrical connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Mao-Yen Chang, Chih-Wei Lin, Hao-Yi Tsai, Kuo-Lung Pan, Chun-Cheng Lin, Tin-Hao Kuo, Yu-Chia Lai, Chih-Hsuan Tai
  • Publication number: 20220262758
    Abstract: A package structure including at least one semiconductor die and a redistribution structure is provided. The semiconductor die is laterally encapsulated by an encapsulant, and the redistribution structure is disposed on the semiconductor die and the encapsulant and electrically connected with the semiconductor die. The redistribution structure includes signal lines and a pair of repair lines. The signal lines include a pair of first signal lines located at a first level, and each first signal line of the pair of first signal lines has a break that split each first signal line into separate first and second fragments. The pair of repair lines is located above the pair of first signal lines and located right above the break. Opposite ending portions of each repair line are respectively connected with the first and second fragments with each repair line covering the break in each first signal line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2022
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Po-Yuan Teng, Hao-Yi Tsai, Kuo-Lung Pan, Sen-Kuei Hsu, Tin-Hao Kuo, Yi-Yang Lei, Ying-Cheng Tseng, Chi-Hui Lai
  • Publication number: 20220246590
    Abstract: A method includes forming a composite material layer over a carrier, the composite material layer including particles of a filler material incorporated into a base material, forming a set of through vias over a first side of the composite material layer, attaching a die over the first side of the composite material layer, the die being spaced apart from the set of through vias, forming a molding material over the first side of the composite material layer, the molding material least laterally encapsulating the die and the through vias of the set of through vias, forming a redistribution structure over the die and the molding material, the redistribution structure electrically connected to the through vias, forming openings in a second side of the composite material layer opposite the first side, and forming conductive connectors in the openings, the conductive connectors electrically connected to the through vias.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Kuo-Lung Pan, Ting-Hao Kuo, Hao-Yi Tsai, Hsiu-Jen Lin, Hao-Jan Pei, Ching-Hua Hsieh
  • Patent number: 11355466
    Abstract: A package structure including at least one semiconductor die and a redistribution structure is provided. The semiconductor die is laterally encapsulated by an encapsulant, and the redistribution structure is disposed on the semiconductor die and the encapsulant and electrically connected with the semiconductor die. The redistribution structure includes signal lines and a pair of repair lines. The signal lines include a pair of first signal lines located at a first level, and each first signal line of the pair of first signal lines has a break that split each first signal line into separate first and second fragments. The pair of repair lines is located above the pair of first signal lines and located right above the break. Opposite ending portions of each repair line are respectively connected with the first and second fragments with each repair line covering the break in each first signal line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Po-Yuan Teng, Hao-Yi Tsai, Kuo-Lung Pan, Sen-Kuei Hsu, Tin-Hao Kuo, Yi-Yang Lei, Ying-Cheng Tseng, Chi-Hui Lai
  • Publication number: 20220157689
    Abstract: A package structure includes a semiconductor die, a redistribution circuit structure, and a metallization element. The semiconductor die has an active side and an opposite side opposite to the active side. The redistribution circuit structure is disposed on the active side and is electrically coupled to the semiconductor die. The metallization element has a plate portion and a branch portion connecting to the plate portion, wherein the metallization element is electrically isolated to the semiconductor die, and the plate portion of the metallization element is in contact with the opposite side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2022
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Shih-Wei Chen, Hao-Yi Tsai, Kuo-Lung Pan, Tin-Hao Kuo, Po-Yuan Teng, Chi-Hui Lai
  • Patent number: 11322421
    Abstract: Provided is a package structure including a composite wafer, a plurality of dies, an underfill, and a plurality of dam structures. The composite wafer has a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other. The composite wafer includes a plurality of seal rings dividing the composite wafer into a plurality of packages; and a plurality of through holes respectively disposed between the seal rings and penetrating through the first and second surfaces. The dies are respectively bonded onto the packages at the first surface by a plurality of connectors. The underfill laterally encapsulates the connectors. The dam structures are disposed on the first surface of the composite wafer to separate the underfill from the through holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Mao-Yen Chang, Chih-Wei Lin, Hao-Yi Tsai, Kuo-Lung Pan, Chun-Cheng Lin, Tin-Hao Kuo, Yu-Chia Lai, Chih-Hsuan Tai
  • Patent number: 11309294
    Abstract: A method includes forming a composite material layer over a carrier, the composite material layer including particles of a filler material incorporated into a base material, forming a set of through vias over a first side of the composite material layer, attaching a die over the first side of the composite material layer, the die being spaced apart from the set of through vias, forming a molding material over the first side of the composite material layer, the molding material least laterally encapsulating the die and the through vias of the set of through vias, forming a redistribution structure over the die and the molding material, the redistribution structure electrically connected to the through vias, forming openings in a second side of the composite material layer opposite the first side, and forming conductive connectors in the openings, the conductive connectors electrically connected to the through vias.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Kuo Lung Pan, Tin-Hao Kuo, Hao-Yi Tsai, Hsiu-Jen Lin, Hao-Jan Pei, Ching-Hua Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20220102283
    Abstract: A chip package including a first semiconductor die, a support structure and a second semiconductor die is provided. The first semiconductor die includes a first dielectric layer and a plurality of conductive vias, the first dielectric layer includes a first region and a second region, the conductive vias is embedded in the first region of the first dielectric layer; a plurality of conductive pillars is disposed on and electrically connected to the conductive vias. The second semiconductor die is stacked over the support structure and the second region of the first dielectric layer; and an insulating encapsulant encapsulates the first semiconductor die, the second semiconductor die, the support structure and the conductive pillars, wherein the second semiconductor die is electrically connected to the first semiconductor die through the conductive pillars.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Kuo-Lung Pan, Hao-Yi Tsai, Tin-Hao Kuo
  • Publication number: 20220077102
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a semiconductor wafer, a first surface mount component, a second surface mount component and a first barrier structure. The first surface mount component is disposed on the semiconductor wafer, and electrically connected to the semiconductor wafer through a plurality of first electrical connectors. The second surface mount component is disposed on the semiconductor wafer, and electrically connected to the semiconductor wafer through a plurality of second electrical connectors, wherein an edge of the second surface mount component is overhanging a periphery of the semiconductor wafer. The first barrier structure is disposed on the semiconductor wafer in between the second electrical connectors and the edge of the second surface mount component, wherein a first surface of the first barrier structure is facing the second electrical connectors, and a second surface of the first barrier structure is facing away from the second electrical connectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2020
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Mao-Yen Chang, Chih-Wei Lin, Hao-Yi Tsai, Kuo-Lung Pan, Chun-Cheng Lin, Tin-Hao Kuo, Yu-Chia Lai, Chih-Hsuan Tai
  • Publication number: 20220037228
    Abstract: A package structure includes a bottom plate, a semiconductor package, a top plate, a screw and an anti-loosening coating. The semiconductor package is disposed over the bottom plate. The top plate is disposed over the semiconductor package, and includes an internal thread in a screw hole of the top plate. The screw penetrates through the bottom plate, the semiconductor package and the top plate, and includes an external thread. The external thread of the screw is engaged to the internal thread of the top plate, and the anti-loosening coating is adhered between the external thread and the internal thread.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Chia Lai, Chen-Hua Yu, Chung-Shi Liu, Hsiao-Chung Liang, Hao-Yi Tsai, Chien-Ling Hwang, Kuo-Lung Pan, Pei-Hsuan Lee, Tin-Hao Kuo, Chih-Hsuan Tai
  • Patent number: 11239135
    Abstract: A package structure includes a semiconductor die, a redistribution circuit structure, and a metallization element. The semiconductor die has an active side and an opposite side opposite to the active side. The redistribution circuit structure is disposed on the active side and is electrically coupled to the semiconductor die. The metallization element has a plate portion and a branch portion connecting to the plate portion, wherein the metallization element is electrically isolated to the semiconductor die, and the plate portion of the metallization element is in contact with the opposite side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Shih-Wei Chen, Hao-Yi Tsai, Kuo-Lung Pan, Tin-Hao Kuo, Po-Yuan Teng, Chi-Hui Lai
  • Publication number: 20220013422
    Abstract: Provided is a package structure including a composite wafer, a plurality of dies, an underfill, and a plurality of dam structures. The composite wafer has a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other. The composite wafer includes a plurality of seal rings dividing the composite wafer into a plurality of packages; and a plurality of through holes respectively disposed between the seal rings and penetrating through the first and second surfaces. The dies are respectively bonded onto the packages at the first surface by a plurality of connectors. The underfill laterally encapsulates the connectors. The dam structures are disposed on the first surface of the composite wafer to separate the underfill from the through holes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2020
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Mao-Yen Chang, Chih-Wei Lin, Hao-Yi Tsai, Kuo-Lung Pan, Chun-Cheng Lin, Tin-Hao Kuo, Yu-Chia Lai, Chih-Hsuan Tai
  • Publication number: 20210398905
    Abstract: A method includes forming a plurality of dielectric layers, which processes include forming a first plurality of dielectric layers having first thicknesses, and forming a second plurality of dielectric layers having second thicknesses smaller than the first thicknesses. The first plurality of dielectric layers and the second plurality of dielectric layers are laid out alternatingly. The method further includes forming a plurality of redistribution lines connected to form a conductive path, which processes include forming a first plurality of redistribution lines, each being in one of the first plurality of dielectric layers, and forming a second plurality of redistribution lines, each being in one of the second plurality of dielectric layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2020
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Inventors: Po-Yuan Teng, Kuo Lung Pan, Yu-Chia Lai, Tin-Hao Kuo, Hao-Yi Tsai, Chen-Hua Yu
  • Publication number: 20210391270
    Abstract: A method includes encapsulating a plurality of package components in an encapsulant, and forming a first plurality of redistribution layers over and electrically coupling to the plurality of package components. The first plurality of redistribution layers have a plurality of power/ground pad stacks, with each of the plurality of power/ground pad stacks having a pad in each of the first plurality of redistribution layers. The plurality of power/ground pad stacks include a plurality of power pad stacks, and a plurality of ground pad stacks. At least one second redistribution layer is formed over the first plurality of redistribution layers. The second redistribution layer(s) include power lines and electrical grounding lines electrically connecting to the plurality of power/ground pad stacks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Inventors: Shu-Rong Chun, Tin-Hao Kuo, Chi-Hui Lai, Kuo Lung Pan, Yu-Chia Lai, Hao-Yi Tsai, Chung-Shi Liu, Chen-Hua Yu
  • Patent number: 11201118
    Abstract: A chip package including a first semiconductor die, a support structure and a second semiconductor die is provided. The first semiconductor die includes a first dielectric layer and a plurality of conductive vias, the first dielectric layer includes a first region and a second region, the conductive vias is embedded in the first region of the first dielectric layer; a plurality of conductive pillars is disposed on and electrically connected to the conductive vias. The second semiconductor die is stacked over the support structure and the second region of the first dielectric layer; and an insulating encapsulant encapsulates the first semiconductor die, the second semiconductor die, the support structure and the conductive pillars, wherein the second semiconductor die is electrically connected to the first semiconductor die through the conductive pillars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Kuo-Lung Pan, Hao-Yi Tsai, Tin-Hao Kuo
  • Patent number: 11183487
    Abstract: A packaged semiconductor device including an integrated passive device-containing package component disposed between a power module and an integrated circuit-containing package and a method of forming the same are disclosed. In an embodiment, a device includes a first package component including a first integrated circuit die; a first encapsulant at least partially surrounding the first integrated circuit die; and a redistribution structure on the first encapsulant and coupled to the first integrated circuit die; a second package component bonded to the first package component, the second package component including an integrated passive device; and a second encapsulant at least partially surrounding the integrated passive device; and a power module attached to the first package component through the second package component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chi-Hui Lai, Shu-Rong Chun, Kuo-Lung Pan, Tin Hao Kuo, Hao-Yi Tsai, Chung-Shi Liu, Chen-Hua Yu, Yu-Chia Lai
  • Publication number: 20210327806
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a device includes: a first redistribution structure including a first dielectric layer; a die adhered to a first side of the first redistribution structure; an encapsulant laterally encapsulating the die, the encapsulant being bonded to the first dielectric layer with first covalent bonds; a through via extending through the encapsulant; and first conductive connectors electrically connected to a second side of the first redistribution structure, a subset of the first conductive connectors overlapping an interface of the encapsulant and the die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2021
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Inventors: Kuo Lung Pan, Shu-Rong Chun, Teng-Yuan Lo, Hung-Yi Kuo, Chih-Horng Chang, Tin-Hao Kuo, Hao-Yi Tsai
  • Publication number: 20210305212
    Abstract: A manufacturing method of a semiconductor package includes the following steps. At least one lower semiconductor device is provided. A plurality of conductive pillars are formed on the at least one lower semiconductor device. A dummy die is disposed on a side of the at least one lower semiconductor device. An upper semiconductor device is disposed on the at least one lower semiconductor device and the dummy die, wherein the upper semiconductor device reveals a portion of the at least one lower semiconductor device where the plurality of conductive pillars are disposed. The at least one lower semiconductor device, the dummy die, the upper semiconductor device, and the plurality of conductive pillars are encapsulated in an encapsulating material. A redistribution structure is formed over the upper semiconductor device and the plurality of conductive pillars.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Wei-Kang Hsieh, Hung-Yi Kuo, Hao-Yi Tsai, Kuo-Lung Pan, Ting Hao Kuo, Yu-Chia Lai, Mao-Yen Chang, Po-Yuan Teng, Shu-Rong Chun