Patents by Inventor Mao-Yen Chang

Mao-Yen Chang 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: 20240113071
    Abstract: An integrated circuit package including electrically floating metal lines and a method of forming are provided. The integrated circuit package may include integrated circuit dies, an encapsulant around the integrated circuit dies, a redistribution structure on the encapsulant, a first electrically floating metal line disposed on the redistribution structure, a first electrical component connected to the redistribution structure, and an underfill between the first electrical component and the redistribution structure. A first opening in the underfill may expose a top surface of the first electrically floating metal line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Chung-Shi Liu, Mao-Yen Chang, Yu-Chia Lai, Kuo-Lung Pan, Hao-Yi Tsai, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Hsiu-Jen Lin, Po-Yuan Teng, Cheng-Chieh Wu, Jen-Chun Liao
  • Patent number: 11942451
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a functional die, a dummy die, a redistribution structure, a seal ring and an alignment mark. The dummy die is electrically isolated from the functional die. The redistribution structure is disposed over and electrically connected to the functional die. The seal ring is disposed over the dummy die. The alignment mark is between the seal ring and the redistribution structure, wherein the alignment mark is electrically isolated from the dummy die, the redistribution structure and the seal ring. The insulating layer encapsulates the functional die and the dummy die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Mao-Yen Chang, Yu-Chia Lai, Cheng-Shiuan Wong, Ting Hao Kuo, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Hao-Yi Tsai, Kuo-Lung Pan, Hsiu-Jen Lin
  • Publication number: 20240071981
    Abstract: A method of fabricating a semiconductor structure includes the following steps. A semiconductor wafer is provided. A plurality of first surface mount components and a plurality of second surface mount components are bonded onto the semiconductor wafer, wherein a first portion of each of the second surface mount components is overhanging a periphery of the semiconductor wafer. A first barrier structure is formed in between the second surface mount components and the semiconductor wafer. An underfill structure is formed under a second portion of each of the second surface mount components, wherein the first barrier structure blocks the spreading of the underfill structure from the second portion to the first portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    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: 20240063075
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a first redistribution structure, a first semiconductor package, a second semiconductor package, an encapsulation layer, a first thermal interface material (TIM) layer, and a second TIM layer. The first semiconductor package and the second semiconductor package are respectively disposed on the first redistribution structure and laterally disposed aside with each other. The encapsulation layer encapsulates and surrounds the first semiconductor package and the second semiconductor package. The first semiconductor package and the second semiconductor package are respectively exposed from the encapsulation layer. The first TIM layer and the second TIM layer are respectively disposed on back surfaces of the first semiconductor package and the second semiconductor package. A top surface of the first TIM layer and a top surface of the second TIM layer are coplanar with a top surface of the encapsulation layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2022
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Pavithra Sriram, Kuo-Lung Pan, Po-Yuan Teng, Cheng-Chieh Wu, Mao-Yen Chang, Yu-Chia Lai, Shu-Rong Chun, Hao-Yi Tsai
  • Publication number: 20240047446
    Abstract: A semiconductor package and a manufacturing method thereof are described. The semiconductor package includes a package having dies encapsulated by an encapsulant, a redistribution circuit structure, first and second modules and affixing blocks. The redistribution circuit structure is disposed on the package. The first and second modules are disposed on and respectively electrically connected to the redistribution circuit structure by first and second connectors disposed there-between. The first and second modules are adjacent to each other and disposed side by side on the redistribution circuit structure. The affixing blocks are disposed on the redistribution circuit structure and between the first and second modules and the redistribution circuit structure. The affixing blocks include first footing portions located below the first module, second footing portions located below the second module, and exposed portions exposed from the first and second modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2022
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Mao-Yen Chang, Chun-Cheng Lin, Chih-Wei Lin, Yi-Da Tsai, Hsaing-Pin Kuan, Chih-Chiang Tsao, Hsuan-Ting Kuo, Hsiu-Jen Lin, Yu-Chia Lai, Kuo-Lung Pan, Hao-Yi Tsai, Ching-Hua Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20240019486
    Abstract: A method includes forming a reconstructed wafer, which includes placing a plurality of package components over a carrier, forming an interconnect structure over and electrically interconnecting the plurality of package components, forming top electrical connectors over and electrically connecting to the interconnect structure, and forming alignment marks at a same level as the top electrical connectors. Probe pads in the top electrical connectors are probed, and the probing is performed using the alignment marks for aligning to the probe pads. An additional package component is bonded to the reconstructed wafer through solder regions. The solder regions are physically joined to the top electrical connectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2023
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Inventors: Cheng-Chieh Wu, Kuo-Lung Pan, Shu-Rong Chun, Hao-Yi Tsai, Po-Yuan Teng, Mao-Yen Chang, Cheng Yu Liu, Chia-Wen Lin
  • Patent number: 11848300
    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: July 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    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: 20230387039
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a first package component comprising: an integrated circuit die; an encapsulant surrounding the integrated circuit die; and a fan-out structure electrically connected to the integrated circuit die, wherein a first opening extends completely through the fan-out structure and at least partially through the encapsulant in a cross-sectional view, and wherein the encapsulant at least completely surrounds the first opening in a top-down view. The semiconductor package further includes a package substrate bonded to the first package component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2022
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Inventors: Sung-Yueh Wu, Jen-Chun Liao, Mao-Yen Chang, Yu-Chia Lai, Chien Ling Hwang, Ching-Hua Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20230335523
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a substrate, a semiconductor device over the substrate and a plurality of solder joint structures bonded between the semiconductor device and the substrate, wherein each of the plurality of solder joint structures includes, by weight percent, 2% to 23% of Indium (In).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2022
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Jen-Jui Yu, Chih-Chiang Tsao, Hsuan-Ting Kuo, Mao-Yen Chang, Hsiu-Jen Lin, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Hao-Jan Pei
  • Publication number: 20230253300
    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 28, 2023
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Inventors: Kuo Lung Pan, Yu-Chia Lai, Teng-Yuan Lo, Mao-Yen Chang, Po-Yuan Teng, Chen-Hua YU, Chung-Shi Liu, Hao-Yi Tsai, Ting-Hao Kuo
  • Publication number: 20230223382
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a lower semiconductor device, a plurality of conductive pillars, an upper semiconductor device, an encapsulating material, and a redistribution structure. The plurality of conductive pillars are disposed on the lower semiconductor device along a direction parallel to a side of the lower semiconductor device. The upper semiconductor device is disposed on the lower semiconductor device and reveals a portion of the lower semiconductor device where the plurality of conductive pillars are disposed, wherein the plurality of conductive pillars disposed by the same side of the upper semiconductor device and the upper semiconductor device comprises a cantilever part cantilevered over the at least one lower semiconductor device. The encapsulating material encapsulates the lower semiconductor device, the plurality of conductive pillars, and the upper semiconductor device. The redistribution structure is disposed over the upper semiconductor device and the encapsulating material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2023
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    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
  • Publication number: 20230178536
    Abstract: A method includes forming a reconstructed wafer, which includes placing a plurality of device dies over a carrier, encapsulating the plurality of device dies in an encapsulant, and forming a redistribution structure over the plurality of device dies and the encapsulant. The redistribution structure includes a plurality of dielectric layers and a plurality of redistribution lines in the plurality of dielectric layers. The method further includes performing a trimming process on the reconstructed wafer. The trimming process forms a round edge for the reconstructed wafer. A sawing process is performed on the reconstructed wafer, so that the reconstructed wafer includes straight edges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2022
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Inventors: Mao-Yen Chang, Yu-Chia Lai, Kuo-Lung Pan, Cheng-Shiuan Wong, Hsiu-Jen Lin, Ching-Hua Hsieh
  • Patent number: 11646296
    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: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: 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
  • Patent number: 11646255
    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: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited
    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
  • Publication number: 20230068263
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a functional die, a dummy die, a redistribution structure, a seal ring and an alignment mark. The dummy die is electrically isolated from the functional die. The redistribution structure is disposed over and electrically connected to the functional die. The seal ring is disposed over the dummy die. The alignment mark is between the seal ring and the redistribution structure, wherein the alignment mark is electrically isolated from the dummy die, the redistribution structure and the seal ring. The insulating layer encapsulates the functional die and the dummy die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Mao-Yen Chang, Yu-Chia Lai, Cheng-Shiuan Wong, Ting Hao Kuo, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Hao-Yi Tsai, Kuo-Lung Pan, Hsiu-Jen Lin
  • Publication number: 20220415737
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes semiconductor dies and a redistribution structure. The semiconductor dies are encapsulated in an encapsulant. The redistribution structure extends on the encapsulant and electrically connects the semiconductor dies. The redistribution structure includes dielectric layers and redistribution conductive layers alternately stacked. An outermost dielectric layer of the dielectric layers further away from the semiconductor dies is made of a first material. A first dielectric layer of the dielectric layers on which the outermost dielectric layer extends is made of a second material different from the first material. The first material includes at least one material selected from the group consisting of an epoxy resin, a phenolic resin, a polybenzooxazole, and a polyimide having a curing temperature lower than 250° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2021
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Cheng-Chieh Wu, Ting Hao Kuo, Kuo-Lung Pan, Po-Yuan Teng, Yu-Chia Lai, Shu-Rong Chun, Mao-Yen Chang, Wei-Kang Hsieh, Pavithra Sriram, Hao-Yi Tsai, Po-Han Wang, Yu-Hsiang Hu, Hung-Jui Kuo
  • Publication number: 20220336404
    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: July 3, 2022
    Publication date: October 20, 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: 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: 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
  • 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