Patents by Inventor Li-Hui Cheng

Li-Hui Cheng 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: 11804468
    Abstract: A jig for manufacturing a semiconductor package includes a bottom piece and an upper piece. The bottom piece includes a base, a support plate, and at least one elastic connector. The support plate is located in a central region of the base. The at least one elastic connector is interposed between the support plate and the base. The upper piece includes a cap and outer flanges. The cap overlays the support plate when the upper piece is disposed on the bottom piece. The outer flanges are disposed at edges of the cap, connected with the cap. The outer flanges contact the base of the bottom piece when the upper piece is disposed on the bottom piece. The cap includes an opening which is a through hole. When the upper piece is disposed on the bottom piece, a vertical projection of the opening falls entirely on the support plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chih-Hao Chen, Chih-Chien Pan, Pu Wang, Li-Hui Cheng, Szu-Wei Lu
  • Publication number: 20230317552
    Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor structure includes: attaching a semiconductor device to a first surface of a substrate; placing a thermal interface material (TIM) film over a first side of the semiconductor device distal from the substrate, where the TIM film is pre-formed before the placing, where after the placing, a peripheral portion of the TIM film extends laterally beyond sidewalls of the semiconductor device; and attaching a lid to the first surface of the substrate to form an enclosed space between the lid and the substrate, where after attaching the lid, the semiconductor device and the TIM film are disposed in the enclosed space, where a first side of the TIM film distal from the substrate contacts the lid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: Chih-Hao Chen, Hung-Yu Chen, Pu Wang, Li-Hui Cheng, Szu-Wei Lu
  • Publication number: 20230290704
    Abstract: A package structure includes first and second package components, an underfill layer disposed between the first and second package components, and a metallic layer. The first package component includes semiconductor dies, a first insulating encapsulation laterally encapsulating the semiconductor dies, and a redistribution structure underlying first surfaces of the semiconductor dies and the first insulating encapsulation. The second package component underlying the first package component is electrically coupled to the semiconductor dies through the redistribution structure. The underfill layer extends to cover a sidewall of the first package component, the metallic layer overlying second surfaces of the semiconductor dies and the first insulating encapsulation, and a peripheral region of the second surface of the first insulating encapsulation is accessibly exposed by the metallic layer, where the first surfaces are opposite to the second surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2022
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chih-Hao Chen, Po-Yuan Cheng, Pu Wang, Li-Hui Cheng
  • Publication number: 20230290714
    Abstract: A semiconductor device and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. The semiconductor device includes a first redistribution structure, a packaged device and a second redistribution structure. The packaged device is on a first side of the first redistribution structure and the second redistribution structure is on a second side of the first redistribution structure. An encapsulant is on the second side of the first redistribution structure and laterally around the second redistribution structure, wherein the encapsulant covers a periphery of the second redistribution structure such that an uncovered surface of the second redistribution structure is defined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2022
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Ping-Yin Hsieh, Chih-Chien Pan, Li-Hui Cheng
  • Publication number: 20230290650
    Abstract: A package structure and the manufacturing method thereof are provided. The package structure includes a semiconductor die, conductive through vias, an insulating encapsulant, and a redistribution structure. The conductive through vias are electrically coupled to the semiconductor die. The insulating encapsulant laterally encapsulates the semiconductor die and the conductive through vias, wherein the insulating encapsulant has a recess ring surrounding the semiconductor die, the conductive through vias are located under the recess ring, and a vertical projection of each of the conductive through vias overlaps with a vertical projection of the recess ring. The redistribution structure is electrically connected to the semiconductor die and the conductive through vias.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2023
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Li-Hui Cheng, Szu-Wei Lu, Ping-Yin Hsieh, Chih-Hao Chen
  • Patent number: 11756802
    Abstract: A method includes forming a release film over a carrier, attaching a device over the release film through a die-attach film, encapsulating the device in an encapsulating material, performing a planarization on the encapsulating material to expose the device, detaching the device and the encapsulating material from the carrier, etching the die-attach film to expose a back surface of the device, and applying a thermal conductive material on the back surface of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Jing-Cheng Lin, Li-Hui Cheng, Po-Hao Tsai
  • Patent number: 11756855
    Abstract: A structure includes a circuit substrate, a device, a metal layer, a lid and a thermal interface material layer. The device is disposed on and electrically connected to the circuit substrate. The device includes at least one semiconductor die laterally encapsulated by an insulating encapsulation. The metal layer is covering a back surface of the at least one semiconductor die and the insulating encapsulation. The lid is disposed on the circuit substrate, and the lid is adhered to the metal layer through the thermal interface material layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chih-Hao Chen, Chin-Fu Kao, Li-Hui Cheng, Szu-Wei Lu
  • Patent number: 11742323
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a first semiconductor package, a second semiconductor package, a heat spreader and an underfill layer. The first semiconductor package includes a plurality of lower semiconductor chips and a first dielectric encapsulation layer disposed around the plurality of the lower semiconductor chips. The second semiconductor package is disposed over and corresponds to one of the plurality of lower semiconductor chips, wherein the second semiconductor package includes a plurality of upper semiconductor chips and a second dielectric encapsulation layer disposed around the plurality of upper semiconductor chips. The heat spreader is disposed over and corresponds to another of the plurality of lower semiconductor chips. The underfill layer is disposed over the first semiconductor package and around the second semiconductor package and the heat spreader.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chih-Chien Pan, Pu Wang, Li-Hui Cheng, An-Jhih Su, Szu-Wei Lu
  • Publication number: 20230253276
    Abstract: A method for forming a package structure is provided. The method includes bonding a package component to a substrate through a plurality of first connectors. The package component comprises a first semiconductor die and a second semiconductor die. The method also includes forming a dam structure over the substrate and surrounding the first connectors. A top surface of the dam structure is lower than a bottom surface of the package component. The method further includes filling an underfill layer in a space between the dam structure and the first connectors. In addition, the method includes removing the dam structure after the underfill layer is formed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2023
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Inventors: Chih-Hao CHEN, Chih-Chien PAN, Li-Hui CHENG, Chin-Fu KAO, Szu-Wei LU
  • Publication number: 20230230898
    Abstract: Provided are a package structure and a method of forming the same. The package structure includes a first die, a second die group, an interposer, an underfill layer, a thermal interface material (TIM), and an adhesive pattern. The first die and the second die group are disposed side by side on the interposer. The underfill layer is disposed between the first die and the second die group. The adhesive pattern at least overlay the underfill layer between the first die and the second die group. The TIM has a bottom surface being in direct contact with the first die, the second die group, and the adhesive pattern. The adhesive pattern separates the underfill layer from the TIM.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2023
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chih-Hao Chen, Chin-Fu Kao, Li-Hui Cheng, Szu-Wei Lu, Chih-Chien Pan
  • Patent number: 11705381
    Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor structure includes: attaching a semiconductor device to a first surface of a substrate; placing a thermal interface material (TIM) film over a first side of the semiconductor device distal from the substrate, where the TIM film is pre-formed before the placing, where after the placing, a peripheral portion of the TIM film extends laterally beyond sidewalls of the semiconductor device; and attaching a lid to the first surface of the substrate to form an enclosed space between the lid and the substrate, where after attaching the lid, the semiconductor device and the TIM film are disposed in the enclosed space, where a first side of the TIM film distal from the substrate contacts the lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chih-Hao Chen, Hung-Yu Chen, Pu Wang, Li-Hui Cheng, Szu-Wei Lu
  • Patent number: 11699597
    Abstract: A package structure and the manufacturing method thereof are provided. The package structure includes a semiconductor die, conductive through vias, an insulating encapsulant, and a redistribution structure. The conductive through vias are electrically coupled to the semiconductor die. The insulating encapsulant laterally encapsulates the semiconductor die and the conductive through vias, wherein the insulating encapsulant has a recess ring surrounding the semiconductor die, the conductive through vias are located under the recess ring, and a vertical projection of each of the conductive through vias overlaps with a vertical projection of the recess ring. The redistribution structure is electrically connected to the semiconductor die and the conductive through vias.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Li-Hui Cheng, Szu-Wei Lu, Ping-Yin Hsieh, Chih-Hao Chen
  • Patent number: 11664286
    Abstract: A method for forming a package structure is provided. The method for forming a package structure includes bonding a package component to a first surface of a substrate through a plurality of first connectors. The package component includes a first semiconductor die and a second semiconductor die. The method also includes forming a dam structure over the first surface of the substrate. The dam structure is around and separated from the package component, and a top surface of the dam structure is higher than a top surface of the package component. The method further includes forming an underfill layer between the dam structure and the package component. In addition, the method includes removing the dam structure after the underfill layer is formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Chih-Hao Chen, Chih-Chien Pan, Li-Hui Cheng, Chin-Fu Kao, Szu-Wei Lu
  • Publication number: 20230146652
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device includes following operations. A substrate is received. An electrical conductor is formed over a surface of the substrate. A photo-curable material is selectively dispensed over the surface of the substrate. The photo-curable material is irradiated to form a passivation layer is formed over the surface of the substrate. The passivation layer partially covers an edge of the electrical conductor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2023
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Inventors: JING-CHENG LIN, LI-HUI CHENG, PO-HAO TSAI
  • Patent number: 11626344
    Abstract: Provided are a package structure and a method of forming the same. The package structure includes a first die, a second die group, an interposer, an underfill layer, a thermal interface material (TIM), and an adhesive pattern. The first die and the second die group are disposed side by side on the interposer. The underfill layer is disposed between the first die and the second die group. The adhesive pattern at least overlay the underfill layer between the first die and the second die group. The TIM has a bottom surface being in direct contact with the first die, the second die group, and the adhesive pattern. The adhesive pattern separates the underfill layer from the TIM.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chih-Hao Chen, Chin-Fu Kao, Li-Hui Cheng, Szu-Wei Lu, Chih-Chien Pan
  • Patent number: 11605579
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate, an electrical conductor and a passivation layer. The substrate includes a first surface. The electric conductor is over the first surface of the substrate. The passivation layer is over the first surface of the substrate. The passivation layer includes a first part and a second part. In some embodiments, the first part is in contact with an edge of the electrical conductor, the second part is connected to the first part and apart from the edge of the electrical conductor, and the first part of the passivation layer has curved surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.
    Inventors: Jing-Cheng Lin, Li-Hui Cheng, Po-Hao Tsai
  • Publication number: 20230075735
    Abstract: A package structure includes a package substrate, a first semiconductor package and a second semiconductor package, an underfill material, a gap filling structure and a heat dissipation structure. The first semiconductor package and the second semiconductor package are electrically bonded to the package substrate. The underfill material is disposed to fill a first space between the first semiconductor package and the package substrate and a second space between the second semiconductor package and the package substrate. The gap filling structure is disposed over the package substrate and in a first gap laterally between the first semiconductor package and the second semiconductor package. The heat dissipation structure is disposed on the package substrate and attached to the first semiconductor package and the second semiconductor package through a thermal conductive layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2022
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Pu Wang, Li-Hui Cheng, Szu-Wei Lu, Tsung-Fu Tsai
  • Publication number: 20230065884
    Abstract: A package structure includes a first semiconductor die, a first insulating encapsulation, a thermal coupling structure, and a heat dissipating component thermally coupled to the first semiconductor die through the thermal coupling structure. The first semiconductor die includes an active side, a rear side, and a sidewall connected to the active side and the rear side. The first insulating encapsulation extends along the sidewall of the first semiconductor die and includes a first side substantially leveled with the active side, a second side opposite to the first side, and topographic features at the second side. The thermal coupling structure includes a metallic layer overlying and the rear side of the first semiconductor die and the topographic features of the first insulating encapsulation. A manufacturing method of a package structure is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2021
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chih-Hao Chen, Po-Yuan Cheng, Pu Wang, Li-Hui Cheng, Szu-Wei Lu
  • Publication number: 20230052821
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a package includes: an interposer having a first side; a first integrated circuit device attached to the first side of the interposer; a second integrated circuit device attached to the first side of the interposer; an underfill disposed beneath the first integrated circuit device and the second integrated circuit device; and an encapsulant disposed around the first integrated circuit device and the second integrated circuit device, a first portion of the encapsulant extending through the underfill, the first portion of the encapsulant physically disposed between the first integrated circuit device and the second integrated circuit device, the first portion of the encapsulant being planar with edges of the underfill and edges of the first and second integrated circuit devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2022
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Inventors: Chih-Chien Pan, Li-Hui Cheng, Chin-Fu Kao, Szu-Wei Lu
  • Publication number: 20230048302
    Abstract: A package structure includes first/second/third package components, a thermal interface material (TIM) structure overlying the first package component opposite to the second package component, and a heat dissipating component disposed on the third package component and thermally coupled to the first package component through the TIM structure. The first package component includes semiconductor dies and an insulating encapsulation encapsulating the semiconductor dies, the second package component is interposed between the first and third package components, and the semiconductor dies are electrically coupled to the third package component via the second package component. The TIM structure includes a dielectric dam and thermally conductive members including a conductive material, disposed within areas confined by the dielectric dam, and overlying the semiconductor dies. A manufacturing method of a package structure is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2021
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Ping-Yin Hsieh, Li-Hui Cheng, Pu Wang, Szu-Wei Lu