Patents by Inventor Kuo-Shu Kao

Kuo-Shu Kao 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: 20240130055
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to a combined power module that includes a base structure, a terminal structure, a second terminal, and a cover. The terminal structure includes a mount assembly and a plurality of first terminals. The mount assembly is assembled on the base structure. The first terminals are disposed on the mount assembly. The second terminal is disposed on the base structure. The cover is disposed on the base structure and covers at least part of the first terminals and at least part of the second terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Yuan-Cheng HUANG, I-Hung CHIANG, Ji-Yuan SYU, Hsin-Han LIN, Po-Kai CHIU, Kuo-Shu KAO
  • Patent number: 11776867
    Abstract: A chip package including a heat-dissipating device, a first thermal interface material layer disposed on the heat-dissipating device, a patterned circuit layer disposed on the first thermal interface material layer, a chip disposed on the patterned circuit layer and electrically connected to the patterned circuit layer, and an insulating encapsulant covering the chip, the patterned circuit layer, and the first thermal interface material layer is provided. The first thermal interface material layer has a thickness between 100 ?m and 300 ?m. The first thermal interface material layer is located between the patterned circuit layer and the heat-dissipating device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Kuo-Shu Kao, Tao-Chih Chang, Wen-Chih Chen, Tai-Jyun Yu, Po-Kai Chiu, Yen-Ting Lin, Wei-Kuo Han
  • Publication number: 20230197578
    Abstract: A power semiconductor device, including a terminal base, is provided. The terminal base has a first end and a second end opposite to each other. The first end has a first flange expanding outward. The first flange is welded to a pad of a substrate by a solder. An included angle between an extension direction of the first flange and a length direction of the terminal base is greater than 90 degrees.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2022
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Applicant: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Tai-Jyun Yu, Sheng-Tsai Wu, Kuo-Shu Kao, Han-Lin Wu, Tai-Kuang Lee, Jing-Yao Chang
  • Publication number: 20220310473
    Abstract: A chip package including a heat-dissipating device, a first thermal interface material layer disposed on the heat-dissipating device, a patterned circuit layer disposed on the first thermal interface material layer, a chip disposed on the patterned circuit layer and electrically connected to the patterned circuit layer, and an insulating encapsulant covering the chip, the patterned circuit layer, and the first thermal interface material layer is provided. The first thermal interface material layer has a thickness between 100 ?m and 300 ?m. The first thermal interface material layer is located between the patterned circuit layer and the heat-dissipating device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Applicant: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Kuo-Shu Kao, Tao-Chih Chang, Wen-Chih Chen, Tai-Jyun Yu, Po-Kai Chiu, Yen-Ting Lin, Wei-Kuo Han
  • Patent number: 11387159
    Abstract: A chip package including a lead frame, a first chip, a heat dissipation structure, and an insulating encapsulant is provided. The lead frame includes a chip pad having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface and a lead connected to the chip pad. The first chip is disposed on the first surface of the chip pad and electrically connected to the lead of the lead frame and to the outside of the insulating encapsulant via the lead. The head dissipation structure is disposed on the second surface of the chip pad and includes a thermal interface material layer attached to the second surface. The insulating encapsulant encapsulates the first chip, the heat dissipation structure, and a portion of the lead frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Kuo-Shu Kao, Tao-Chih Chang, Wen-Chih Chen, Tai-Jyun Yu, Po-Kai Chiu, Yen-Ting Lin, Wei-Kuo Han
  • Patent number: 11114387
    Abstract: An electronic package structure is provided. The electronic packaging structure includes a substrate, a conductive layer disposed on the substrate, an intermetallic compound disposed on the conductive layer, a stress buffering material disposed on the substrate and adjacent to the conductive layer, and an electronic device disposed on the conductive layer and the stress buffering material. The intermetallic compound is disposed between the electronic device and the conductive layer, between the electronic device and the stress buffering material, between the substrate and the stress buffering material, and between the conductive layer and the stress buffering material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Jing-Yao Chang, Tao-Chih Chang, Fang-Jun Leu, Wei-Kuo Han, Kuo-Shu Kao
  • Publication number: 20200203246
    Abstract: A chip package including a lead frame, a first chip, a heat dissipation structure, and an insulating encapsulant is provided. The lead frame includes a chip pad having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface and a lead connected to the chip pad. The first chip is disposed on the first surface of the chip pad and electrically connected to the lead of the lead frame and to the outside of the insulating encapsulant via the lead. The head dissipation structure is disposed on the second surface of the chip pad and includes a thermal interface material layer attached to the second surface. The insulating encapsulant encapsulates the first chip, the heat dissipation structure, and a portion of the lead frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2020
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Applicant: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Kuo-Shu Kao, Tao-Chih Chang, Wen-Chih Chen, Tai-Jyun Yu, Po-Kai Chiu, Yen-Ting Lin, Wei-Kuo Han
  • Patent number: 10672677
    Abstract: A semiconductor package structure is provided. The semiconductor package structure includes a semiconductor chip, a guard ring, a gel layer, and a first lead frame. The guard ring is disposed on the semiconductor chip, and the gel layer is disposed on the guard ring. The first lead frame is electrically connected to the semiconductor chip, and the gel layer is located between the guard ring and the first lead frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignees: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE, WIN-HOUSE ELECTRONIC CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jing-Yao Chang, Tao-Chih Chang, Kuo-Shu Kao, Fang-Jun Leu, Hsin-Han Lin, Chih-Ming Tzeng, Hsiao-Ming Chang, Chih-Ming Shen
  • Patent number: 10622274
    Abstract: A chip package including a lead frame, a first chip, a heat dissipation structure, and an insulating encapsulant is provided. The lead frame includes a chip pad having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface and a lead connected to the chip pad. The first chip is disposed on the first surface of the chip pad and electrically connected to the lead of the lead frame and to the outside of the insulating encapsulant via the lead. The head dissipation structure is disposed on the second surface of the chip pad and includes a thermal interface material layer attached to the second surface. The insulating encapsulant encapsulates the first chip, the heat dissipation structure, and a portion of the lead frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Kuo-Shu Kao, Tao-Chih Chang, Wen-Chih Chen, Tai-Jyun Yu, Po-Kai Chiu, Yen-Ting Lin, Wei-Kuo Han
  • Patent number: 10490478
    Abstract: A chip packaging includes a substrate, a first chip, a molding material, a first circuit, and a second circuit. The substrate includes a bottom surface, a first top surface disposed above the bottom surface with a first height, and a second top surface disposed above the bottom surface with a second height. The first height is smaller than the second height. The first chip is disposed on the first top surface. The molding material is disposed on the substrate and covers the first chip. The first and second circuits are disposed on the molding material, and are respectively and electrically connected to the first chip and the second top surface of the substrate. The substrate is made of copper material with huge area and has the properties of high current withstand capacity and high thermal efficiency. The second top surface protects the first chip from damage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Yu-Min Lin, Kuo-Shu Kao, Jing-Yao Chang, Tao-Chih Chang
  • Publication number: 20190109064
    Abstract: A chip package including a lead frame, a first chip, a heat dissipation structure, and an insulating encapsulant is provided. The lead frame includes a chip pad having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface and a lead connected to the chip pad. The first chip is disposed on the first surface of the chip pad and electrically connected to the lead of the lead frame and to the outside of the insulating encapsulant via the lead. The head dissipation structure is disposed on the second surface of the chip pad and includes a thermal interface material layer attached to the second surface. The insulating encapsulant encapsulates the first chip, the heat dissipation structure, and a portion of the lead frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2018
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Applicant: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Kuo-Shu Kao, Tao-Chih Chang, Wen-Chih Chen, Tai-Jyun Yu, Po-Kai Chiu, Yen-Ting Lin, Wei-Kuo Han
  • Publication number: 20180358307
    Abstract: An electronic package structure is provided. The electronic packaging structure includes a substrate, a conductive layer disposed on the substrate, an intermetallic compound disposed on the conductive layer, a stress buffering material disposed on the substrate and adjacent to the conductive layer, and an electronic device disposed on the conductive layer and the stress buffering material. The intermetallic compound is disposed between the electronic device and the conductive layer, between the electronic device and the stress buffering material, between the substrate and the stress buffering material, and between the conductive layer and the stress buffering material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Jing-Yao Chang, Tao-Chih Chang, Fang-Jun Leu, Wei-Kuo Han, Kuo-Shu Kao
  • Publication number: 20180261519
    Abstract: A semiconductor package structure is provided. The semiconductor package structure includes a semiconductor chip, a guard ring, a gel layer, and a first lead frame. The guard ring is disposed on the semiconductor chip, and the gel layer is disposed on the guard ring. The first lead frame is electrically connected to the semiconductor chip, and the gel layer is located between the guard ring and the first lead frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Applicants: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE, Win-House Electronic Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jing-Yao CHANG, Tao-Chih CHANG, Kuo-Shu KAO, Fang-Jun LEU, Hsin-Han LIN, Chih-Ming TZENG, Hsiao-Ming CHANG, Chih-Ming SHEN
  • Publication number: 20180233477
    Abstract: An electronic package structure is provided. The electronic packaging structure includes a substrate, a conductive layer disposed on the substrate, an intermetallic compound disposed on the conductive layer, a stress buffering material and an electronic device. The stress buffering material is disposed on the substrate and adjacent to the conductive layer. The electronic device is disposed on the intermetallic compound and the stress buffering material, and the electronic device is in contact with the intermetallic compound. The stress buffering material is adjacent to the conductive layer to have the conductive layer and the stress buffering material together serving as a stress buffer, so as to enhance the effect of stress buffering, thereby preventing a wafer from cracking due to stress.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2017
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Inventors: Jing-Yao Chang, Tao-Chih Chang, Fang-Jun Leu, Wei-Kuo Han, Kuo-Shu Kao
  • Publication number: 20180019178
    Abstract: A chip packaging includes a substrate, a first chip, a molding material, a first circuit, and a second circuit. The substrate includes a bottom surface, a first top surface disposed above the bottom surface with a first height, and a second top surface disposed above the bottom surface with a second height. The first height is smaller than the second height. The first chip is disposed on the first top surface. The molding material is disposed on the substrate and covers the first chip. The first and second circuits are disposed on the molding material, and are respectively and electrically connected to the first chip and the second top surface of the substrate. The substrate is made of copper material with huge area and has the properties of high current withstand capacity and high thermal efficiency. The second top surface protects the first chip from damage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Applicant: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Yu-Min Lin, Kuo-Shu Kao, Jing-Yao Chang, Tao-Chih Chang
  • Publication number: 20170084521
    Abstract: A semiconductor package structure is provided. The semiconductor package structure includes a semiconductor chip, a guard ring, a gel layer, and a first lead frame. The guard ring is disposed on the semiconductor chip, and the gel layer is disposed on the guard ring. The first lead frame is electrically connected to the semiconductor chip, and the gel layer is located between the guard ring and the first lead frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Applicants: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE, Win-House Electronic Co.,Ltd.
    Inventors: Jing-Yao CHANG, Tao-Chih CHANG, Kuo-Shu KAO, Fang-Jun LEU, Hsin-Han LIN, Chih-Ming TZENG, Hsiao-Ming CHANG, Chih-Ming SHEN
  • Patent number: 9308603
    Abstract: A solder and a solder joint structure formed by the solder are provided. The solder includes a zinc-based material, a copper film, and a noble metal film. The copper film completely covers the surface of the zinc-based material. The noble metal film completely covers the copper film. The solder joint structure includes a zinc-based material and an intermetallic layer. The intermetallic layer consists of zinc and noble metal and completely covers the surface of the zinc-based material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Kuo-Shu Kao, Tao-Chih Chang, Wen-Chih Chen
  • Patent number: 9161455
    Abstract: A method of fabricating a circuit board is provided. An elastic bump material layer is formed on a substrate and then is patterned to form a plurality of first elastic bumps and a plurality of second elastic bumps, arranged in at least an array. A conductive layer is formed and then is patterned to form a patterned circuit layer to cover first plurality of elastic bumps and a portion of the substrate. An entirety of the plurality of second elastic bumps and another portion of the substrate are not covered by the patterned circuit layer. A protection layer is formed to cover a portion of the patterned circuit layer, a second number of the plurality of second elastic bumps entirely, a third number of the plurality of second elastic bumps partially and the another portion of the substrate, and expose the first number of the plurality of second elastic bumps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignees: Taiwan TFT LCD Association, Chunghwa Picture Tubes, LTD., Au Optronics Corporation, Hannstar Display Corporation, Innolux Corporation, Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Ngai Tsang, Kuo-Shu Kao
  • Publication number: 20140134459
    Abstract: A solder and a solder joint structure formed by the solder are provided. The solder includes a zinc-based material, a copper film, and a noble metal film. The copper film completely covers the surface of the zinc-based material. The noble metal film completely covers the copper film. The solder joint structure includes a zinc-based material and an intermetallic layer. The intermetallic layer consists of zinc and noble metal and completely covers the surface of the zinc-based material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2013
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Kuo-Shu Kao, Tao-Chih Chang, Wen-Chih Chen
  • Patent number: D976852
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Sheng-Tsai Wu, Hsin-Han Lin, Yuan-Yin Lo, Kuo-Shu Kao, Tai-Jyun Yu, Han-Lin Wu, Yen-Ting Lin