Patents by Inventor Louis W. Nicholls

Louis W. Nicholls 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: 11876039
    Abstract: In one example, a semiconductor device includes a substrate with a top side, a bottom side, and a conductive structure. A first electronic component includes a first side, a second side, and first component terminals adjacent to the first side. The first component terminals face the substrate bottom side and are connected to the conductive structure. A second electronic component comprises a first side, a second side, and second component terminals adjacent to the second electronic component first side. The second electronic component second side is connected to the first electronic component second side with a coupling structure so that the first component terminals and the second component terminals face opposite directions. Interconnects are connected to the conductive structure. The second component terminals and the interconnects are configured for connecting to a next level assembly. Other examples and related methods are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: Amkor Technol Singapore Holding Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Roger D. St. Amand, Louis W. Nicholls
  • Patent number: 11488892
    Abstract: A package includes a substrate having an electronic component flip chip mounted thereto by flip chip bumps. The electronic component includes an active surface and an inactive surface. Electrically conductive columns (TSV) extend through the electronic component between the active surface and the inactive surface. A RDL structure is coupled to the inactive surface, the RDL structure redistributing the pattern of the electrically conductive columns at the inactive surface to a pattern of inactive surface RDL lands. The inactive surface RDL lands are exposed through via apertures of a package body. By using the inactive surface of the electronic component to distribute the inactive surface RDL lands, the allowable size of the electronic component is maximized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: AMKOR TECHNOLOGY SINGAPORE HOLDING PTE. LTD.
    Inventors: Louis W. Nicholls, Roger D. St. Amand, Jin Seong Kim, Woon Kab Jung, Sung Jin Yang, Robert F. Darveaux
  • Publication number: 20220319969
    Abstract: In one example, a semiconductor device includes a substrate with a top side, a bottom side, and a conductive structure. A first electronic component includes a first side, a second side, and first component terminals adjacent to the first side. The first component terminals face the substrate bottom side and are connected to the conductive structure. A second electronic component comprises a first side, a second side, and second component terminals adjacent to the second electronic component first side. The second electronic component second side is connected to the first electronic component second side with a coupling structure so that the first component terminals and the second component terminals face opposite directions. Interconnects are connected to the conductive structure. The second component terminals and the interconnects are configured for connecting to a next level assembly. Other examples and related methods are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Applicant: Amkor Technology Singapore Holding Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Roger D. ST. AMAND, Louis W. NICHOLLS
  • Publication number: 20220189866
    Abstract: An electronic component package includes a substrate having an upper surface. Traces on the upper surface of the substrate extend in a longitudinal direction. The traces have a first latitudinal width in a latitudinal direction, the latitudinal direction being perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. Rectangular copper pillars are attached to bond pads of an electronic component, the copper pillars having a longitudinal length and a latitudinal second width. The latitudinal second width of the copper pillars is equal to and aligned with the first latitudinal width of the traces. Further, the longitudinal length of the copper pillars is parallel with the longitudinal direction of the trace and equal to the length of the bond pads. The copper pillars are mounted to the traces with solder joints.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2021
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Inventors: Robert Francis Darveaux, David McCann, John McCormick, Louis W. Nicholls
  • Patent number: 11362027
    Abstract: In one example, a semiconductor device includes a substrate with a top side, a bottom side, and a conductive structure. A first electronic component includes a first side, a second side, and first component terminals adjacent to the first side. The first component terminals face the substrate bottom side and are connected to the conductive structure. A second electronic component comprises a first side, a second side, and second component terminals adjacent to the second electronic component first side. The second electronic component second side is connected to the first electronic component second side so that the first component terminals and the second component terminals face opposite directions. Substrate interconnects are connected to the conductive structure, and a bottom encapsulant covers the substrate bottom side, the first electronic component, the second electronic component, and the substrate interconnects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: Amkor Technology Singapore Holding Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Roger D. St. Amand, Louis W. Nicholls
  • Publication number: 20210272887
    Abstract: In one example, a semiconductor device includes a substrate with a top side, a bottom side, and a conductive structure. A first electronic component includes a first side, a second side, and first component terminals adjacent to the first side. The first component terminals face the substrate bottom side and are connected to the conductive structure. A second electronic component comprises a first side, a second side, and second component terminals adjacent to the second electronic component first side. The second electronic component second side is connected to the first electronic component second side so that the first component terminals and the second component terminals face opposite directions. Substrate interconnects are connected to the conductive structure, and a bottom encapsulant covers the substrate bottom side, the first electronic component, the second electronic component, and the substrate interconnects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2020
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Applicant: Amkor Technology Singapore Holding Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Roger D. St. Amand, Louis W. Nicholls
  • Patent number: 11088064
    Abstract: An electronic component package includes a substrate having an upper surface. Traces on the upper surface of the substrate extend in a longitudinal direction. The traces have a first latitudinal width in a latitudinal direction, the latitudinal direction being perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. Rectangular copper pillars are attached to bond pads of an electronic component, the copper pillars having a longitudinal length and a latitudinal second width. The latitudinal second width of the copper pillars is equal to and aligned with the first latitudinal width of the traces. Further, the longitudinal length of the copper pillars is parallel with the longitudinal direction of the trace and equal to the length of the bond pads. The copper pillars are mounted to the traces with solder joints.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: Amkor Technology Singapore Holding Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Robert Francis Darveaux, David McCann, John McCormick, Louis W. Nicholls
  • Publication number: 20210166992
    Abstract: A package includes a substrate having an electronic component flip chip mounted thereto by flip chip bumps. The electronic component includes an active surface and an inactive surface. Electrically conductive columns (TSV) extend through the electronic component between the active surface and the inactive surface. A RDL structure is coupled to the inactive surface, the RDL structure redistributing the pattern of the electrically conductive columns at the inactive surface to a pattern of inactive surface RDL lands. The inactive surface RDL lands are exposed through via apertures of a package body. By using the inactive surface of the electronic component to distribute the inactive surface RDL lands, the allowable size of the electronic component is maximized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2020
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Inventors: Louis W. Nicholls, Roger D. St. Amand, Jin Seong Kim, Woon Kab Jung, Sung Jin Yang, Robert F. Darveaux
  • Patent number: 10714408
    Abstract: A package includes a substrate having an electronic component flip chip mounted thereto by flip chip bumps. The electronic component includes an active surface and an inactive surface. Electrically conductive columns (TSV) extend through the electronic component between the active surface and the inactive surface. A RDL structure is coupled to the inactive surface, the RDL structure redistributing the pattern of the electrically conductive columns at the inactive surface to a pattern of inactive surface RDL lands. The inactive surface RDL lands are exposed through via apertures of a package body. By using the inactive surface of the electronic component to distribute the inactive surface RDL lands, the allowable size of the electronic component is maximized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: AMKOR TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Louis W. Nicholls, Roger D. St. Amand, Jin Seong Kim, Woon Kab Jung, Sung Jin Yang, Robert F. Darveaux
  • Publication number: 20200219802
    Abstract: An electronic component package includes a substrate having an upper surface. Traces on the upper surface of the substrate extend in a longitudinal direction. The traces have a first latitudinal width in a latitudinal direction, the latitudinal direction being perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. Rectangular copper pillars are attached to bond pads of an electronic component, the copper pillars having a longitudinal length and a latitudinal second width. The latitudinal second width of the copper pillars is equal to and aligned with the first latitudinal width of the traces. Further, the longitudinal length of the copper pillars is parallel with the longitudinal direction of the trace and equal to the length of the bond pads. The copper pillars are mounted to the traces with solder joints.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2019
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Inventors: Robert Francis Darveaux, David McCann, John McCormick, Louis W. Nicholls
  • Publication number: 20190371706
    Abstract: A package includes a substrate having an electronic component flip chip mounted thereto by flip chip bumps. The electronic component includes an active surface and an inactive surface. Electrically conductive columns (TSV) extend through the electronic component between the active surface and the inactive surface. A RDL structure is coupled to the inactive surface, the RDL structure redistributing the pattern of the electrically conductive columns at the inactive surface to a pattern of inactive surface RDL lands. The inactive surface RDL lands are exposed through via apertures of a package body. By using the inactive surface of the electronic component to distribute the inactive surface RDL lands, the allowable size of the electronic component is maximized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2019
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventors: Louis W. Nicholls, Roger D. St. Amand, Jin Seong Kim, Woon Kab Jung, Sung Jin Yang, Robert F. Darveaux
  • Patent number: 10418318
    Abstract: An electronic component package includes a substrate having an upper surface. Traces on the upper surface of the substrate extend in a longitudinal direction. The traces have a first latitudinal width in a latitudinal direction, the latitudinal direction being perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. Rectangular copper pillars are attached to bond pads of an electronic component, the copper pillars having a longitudinal length and a latitudinal second width. The latitudinal second width of the copper pillars is equal to and aligned with the first latitudinal width of the traces. Further, the longitudinal length of the copper pillars is parallel with the longitudinal direction of the trace and equal to the length of the bond pads. The copper pillars are mounted to the traces with solder joints.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: Amkor Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Francis Darveaux, David McCann, John McCormick, Louis W. Nicholls
  • Patent number: 10347562
    Abstract: A package includes a substrate having an electronic component flip chip mounted thereto by flip chip bumps. The electronic component includes an active surface and an inactive surface. Electrically conductive columns (TSV) extend through the electronic component between the active surface and the inactive surface. A RDL structure is coupled to the inactive surface, the RDL structure redistributing the pattern of the electrically conductive columns at the inactive surface to a pattern of inactive surface RDL lands. The inactive surface RDL lands are exposed through via apertures of a package body. By using the inactive surface of the electronic component to distribute the inactive surface RDL lands, the allowable size of the electronic component is maximized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: Amkor Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Louis W. Nicholls, Roger D. St. Amand, Jin Seong Kim, Woon Kab Jung, Sung Jin Yang, Robert F. Darveaux
  • Patent number: 10224270
    Abstract: An electronic component package includes a substrate having an upper surface. Traces on the upper surface of the substrate extend in a longitudinal direction. The traces have a first latitudinal width in a latitudinal direction, the latitudinal direction being perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. Rectangular copper pillars are attached to bond pads of an electronic component, the copper pillars having a longitudinal length and a latitudinal second width. The latitudinal second width of the copper pillars is equal to and aligned with the first latitudinal width of the traces. Further, the longitudinal length of the copper pillars is parallel with the longitudinal direction of the trace and equal to the length of the bond pads. The copper pillars are mounted to the traces with solder joints.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: Amkor Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Francis Darveaux, David McCann, John McCormick, Louis W. Nicholls
  • Patent number: 9721872
    Abstract: A package includes a substrate having an electronic component flip chip mounted thereto by flip chip bumps. The electronic component includes an active surface and an inactive surface. Electrically conductive columns (TSV) extend through the electronic component between the active surface and the inactive surface. A RDL structure is coupled to the inactive surface, the RDL structure redistributing the pattern of the electrically conductive columns at the inactive surface to a pattern of inactive surface RDL lands. The inactive surface RDL lands are exposed through via apertures of a package body. By using the inactive surface of the electronic component to distribute the inactive surface RDL lands, the allowable size of the electronic component is maximized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: AMKOR TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Louis W. Nicholls, Roger D. St. Amand, Jin Seong Kim, Woon Kab Jung, Sung Jin Yang, Robert F. Darveaux
  • Patent number: 9462690
    Abstract: An electronic component package includes a substrate having an upper surface. Traces on the upper surface of the substrate extend in a longitudinal direction. The traces have a first latitudinal width in a latitudinal direction, the latitudinal direction being perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. Rectangular copper pillars are attached to bond pads of an electronic component, the copper pillars having a longitudinal length and a latitudinal second width. The latitudinal second width of the copper pillars is equal to and aligned with the first latitudinal width of the traces. Further, the longitudinal length of the copper pillars is parallel with the longitudinal direction of the trace and equal to the length of the bond pads. The copper pillars are mounted to the traces with solder joints.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Inventors: Robert Francis Darveaux, David McCann, John McCormick, Louis W. Nicholls
  • Patent number: 8536458
    Abstract: An electronic component package includes a substrate having an upper surface. Traces on the upper surface of the substrate extend in a longitudinal direction. The traces have a first latitudinal width in a latitudinal direction, the latitudinal direction being perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. Rectangular copper pillars are attached to bond pads of an electronic component, the copper pillars having a longitudinal length and a latitudinal second width. The latitudinal second width of the copper pillars is equal to and aligned with the first latitudinal width of the traces. Further, the longitudinal length of the copper pillars is parallel with the longitudinal direction of the trace and equal to the length of the bond pads. The copper pillars are mounted to the traces with solder joints.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Amkor Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Francis Darveaux, David McCann, John McCormick, Louis W. Nicholls
  • Patent number: 5864776
    Abstract: A position detection system is provided which, without physical contact, by the use of detected infrared energy emissions determines whether there is correct placement of one or more small objects, e.g., lead frames, on the lower half of a two-part die mold in a semiconductor component manufacturing process. This takes place prior to injection of an initially molten material that solidifies and encapsulates the small objects upon curing and cooling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1999
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric America, Inc.
    Inventors: Waite R. Warren, Jr., John T. Cox, Louis W. Nicholls
  • Patent number: 5788829
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for electroplating a workpiece to achieve a uniform plating thickness includes a cathode rack having a hook from which the workpiece is suspended and spaced apart from a consumable anode. The rack includes a plurality of plates made of the same material as the anode disposed on opposite sides of the rack. The plates direct a portion of the current emanating from the anode away from the workpiece to produce more uniform plating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 4, 1998
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Semiconductor America, Inc.
    Inventors: Swati V. Joshi, Robert R. Botts, Louis W. Nicholls
  • Patent number: 5776327
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for electroplating a workpiece. The apparatus includes an anode basket containing particles of an electroplating material. A mask is positioned around the anode basket to selectively block current flow from the basket to the workpiece which is mounted to a cathode. The mask includes a frame supporting a number of non-conductive plates adjusted in position to provide a desired electrical field distribution. The resulting electrical field between the anode and the cathode produces uniform plating thickness over the entire surface of the workpiece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1998
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Semiconuctor Americe, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert R. Botts, Swati V. Joshi, Louis W. Nicholls