Patents by Inventor Min Suk Suh

Min Suk Suh 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: 20110312128
    Abstract: A stack package includes an upper semiconductor chip having a plurality of first bonding pads which are formed on an upper surface of the upper semiconductor chip and via-holes which are defined in the upper semiconductor chip under the respective first bonding pads; and a lower semiconductor chip attached to a lower surface of the upper semiconductor chip and having a plurality of second bonding pads which are formed on an upper surface of the lower semiconductor chip and bumps which are formed on the respective second bonding pads and are inserted into the respective via-holes to be come into the respective first bonding pads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: HYNIX SEMICONDUCTOR INC.
    Inventors: Sung Min KIM, Min Suk SUH
  • Publication number: 20110287584
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a semiconductor chip having an upper surface, side surfaces connected with the upper surface, and bonding pads formed on the upper surface. A first insulation layer pattern is formed to cover the upper surface and the side surfaces of the semiconductor chip and expose the bonding pads. Re-distribution lines are placed on the first insulation layer pattern and include first re-distribution line parts and second re-distribution line parts. The first re-distribution line parts have an end connected with the bonding pads and correspond to the upper surface of the semiconductor chip and the second re-distribution line parts extend from the first re-distribution line parts beyond the side surfaces of the semiconductor chip. A second insulation layer pattern is formed over the semiconductor chip and exposes portions of the first re-distribution line parts and the second re-distribution line parts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: HYNIX SEMICONDUCTOR INC.
    Inventors: Min Suk SUH, Seung Taek YANG, Seung Hyun LEE, Jong Hoon KIM
  • Patent number: 8049341
    Abstract: A stacked semiconductor package and a method for manufacturing the same are presented which exhibit a reduced electrical resistance and an increased junction force. The semiconductor package includes at least two semiconductor chips stacked upon each other. Each semiconductor chip has a plurality of bonding pads formed on upper surfaces and has via-holes. First wiring lines are located on the upper surfaces of the semiconductor chips, on the surfaces of the via-holes, and respectively connected onto their respective bonding pads. Second wiring lines are located on lower surfaces of the semiconductor chips and on the surfaces of the respective via-holes which connect to their respective first wiring lines. The semiconductor chips are stacked so that the first wiring lines on an upper surface of an upwardly positioned semiconductor chip are respectively joined with corresponding second wiring lines formed on a lower surface of a downwardly positioned semiconductor chip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: Hynix Semiconductor Inc.
    Inventors: Seung Taek Yang, Min Suk Suh, Seung Hyun Lee, Jong Hoon Kim
  • Publication number: 20110233795
    Abstract: A stacked wafer level package includes a first semiconductor chip having a first bonding pad and a second semiconductor chip having a second bonding pad. Both bonding pads of the semiconductor chips face the same direction. The second semiconductor chip is disposed in parallel to the first semiconductor chip. A third semiconductor chip is disposed over the first and second semiconductor chips acting as a supporting substrate. The third semiconductor chip has a third bonding pad that is exposed between the first and the second semiconductor chips upon attachment. Finally, a redistribution structure is electrically connected to the first, second, and third bonding pads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2011
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Applicant: HYNIX SEMICONDUCTOR INC.
    Inventors: Jong Hoon KIM, Min Suk SUH, Seung Taek YANG, Seung Hyun LEE, Tae Min KANG
  • Publication number: 20110227217
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes at least two semiconductor chips stacked to have step surfaces and possessing bonding pads disposed over the step surfaces. Conductive patterns are disposed over the step surfaces and electrically connect the bonding pads of the semiconductor chips with one another. An insulation member is formed over side and upper surfaces of the stacked semiconductor chips excluding the step surfaces and the conductive patterns.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2011
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicant: HYNIX SEMICONDUCTOR INC.
    Inventor: Min Suk SUH
  • Patent number: 8018043
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a semiconductor chip having an upper surface, side surfaces connected with the upper surface, and bonding pads formed on the upper surface. A first insulation layer pattern is formed to cover the upper surface and the side surfaces of the semiconductor chip and expose the bonding pads. Re-distribution lines are placed on the first insulation layer pattern and include first re-distribution line parts and second re-distribution line parts. The first re-distribution line parts have an end connected with the bonding pads and correspond to the upper surface of the semiconductor chip and the second re-distribution line parts extend from the first re-distribution line parts beyond the side surfaces of the semiconductor chip. A second insulation layer pattern is formed over the semiconductor chip and exposes portions of the first re-distribution line parts and the second re-distribution line parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Hynix Semiconductor Inc.
    Inventors: Min Suk Suh, Seung Taek Yang, Seung Hyun Lee, Jong Hoon Kim
  • Publication number: 20110198722
    Abstract: A semiconductor package including a through-electrode for stacked a semiconductor package and a semiconductor package having the same is disclosed. The semiconductor package through-electrode includes a first electrode having a recessed portion formed therein to pass through a semiconductor chip. A second electrode is disposed within the recess of the first electrode. The first electrode of the semiconductor package through-electrode includes a first metal having a first hardness, and a second electrode comprises a second metal having a second hardness lower than the first hardness. The through-electrode passes through the semiconductor chip body and may be formed with the first metal having the first hardness and/or a first melting point and the second metal having the second hardness and/or a second melting point which are lower than the first hardness and/or the first melting point. This through-electrode allows a plurality of semiconductor packages to be easily stacked.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2011
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Applicant: HYNIX SEMICONDUCTOR INC.
    Inventor: Min Suk SUH
  • Patent number: 7973414
    Abstract: A semiconductor package including a through-electrode for stacked a semiconductor package and a semiconductor package having the same is disclosed. The semiconductor package through-electrode includes a first electrode having a recessed portion formed therein to pass through a semiconductor chip. A second electrode is disposed within the recess of the first electrode. The first electrode of the semiconductor package through-electrode includes a first metal having a first hardness, and a second electrode comprises a second metal having a second hardness lower than the first hardness. The through-electrode passes through the semiconductor chip body and may be formed with the first metal having the first hardness and/or a first melting point and the second metal having the second hardness and/or a second melting point which are lower than the first hardness and/or the first melting point. This through-electrode allows a plurality of semiconductor packages to be easily stacked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: Hynix Semiconductor Inc.
    Inventor: Min Suk Suh
  • Publication number: 20110127672
    Abstract: A semiconductor package having a stacked wafer level structure includes a base substrate; a semiconductor chip; a redistribution pattern; and a second insulation layer pattern. The base substrate having a chip region and a peripheral region disposed at the periphery of the chip region. The semiconductor chip is disposed over the chip region and has a bonding pad. The first insulation layer pattern covers the chip region and the peripheral region and exposes the bonding pad. The redistribution pattern is disposed over the first insulation layer pattern and extends from the bonding pad to the peripheral region. The second insulation layer pattern is disposed over the first insulation layer pattern and opening some portion of the redistribution pattern disposed in the peripheral region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2011
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Applicant: HYNIX SEMICONDUCTOR INC.
    Inventor: Min Suk SUH
  • Patent number: 7923294
    Abstract: A semiconductor package and a method for manufacturing the same. The semiconductor package includes a semiconductor chip having bonding pads; a first insulation layer pattern; redistribution line patterns; a second insulation layer pattern; and conductive balls. The first insulation layer pattern having first openings exposing the bonding pads. The redistribution line patterns are located on the first insulation layer pattern and are electrically connected with the bonding pads. The second insulation layer pattern covering the redistribution line patterns and having second openings having first open areas which expose portions of the redistribution line patterns and having second open areas which extend from the first open areas along the semiconductor chip. The conductive balls are electrically connected with the portions of the redistribution line patterns which are exposed through the first open areas of the second insulation layer pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Hynix Semiconductor Inc.
    Inventor: Min Suk Suh
  • Patent number: 7911065
    Abstract: A semiconductor package having a stacked wafer level structure includes a base substrate; a semiconductor chip; a redistribution pattern; and a second insulation layer pattern. The base substrate having a chip region and a peripheral region disposed at the periphery of the chip region. The semiconductor chip is disposed over the chip region and has a bonding pad. The first insulation layer pattern covers the chip region and the peripheral region and exposes the bonding pad. The redistribution pattern is disposed over the first insulation layer pattern and extends from the bonding pad to the peripheral region. The second insulation layer pattern is disposed over the first insulation layer pattern and opening some portion of the redistribution pattern disposed in the peripheral region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: Hynix Semiconductor, Inc.
    Inventor: Min Suk Suh
  • Patent number: 7871925
    Abstract: A stack package comprises a substrate having a circuit pattern; at least two semiconductor chips stacked on the substrate, having a plurality of through-via interconnection plugs and a plurality of guard rings which surround the respective through-via interconnection plugs, and connected with each other by the medium of the through-via interconnection plugs; a molding material for molding an upper surface of the substrate including the stacked semiconductor chips; and solder balls mounted to a lower surface of the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: Hynix Semiconductor Inc.
    Inventors: Sung Min Kim, Min Suk Suh
  • Patent number: 7859115
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a semiconductor chip having a first region and a second region. Bonding pads are formed and through-holes are defined in the first and second regions. Insulation layers are formed on sidewalls of the through-holes, and through-electrodes formed in the through-holes and connected with corresponding bonding pads. The insulation layers formed in the first and second regions have different thicknesses or dielectric constants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: Hynix Semiconductor Inc.
    Inventors: Jong Hoon Kim, Min Suk Suh, Seung Taek Yang
  • Patent number: 7834463
    Abstract: A stack package includes an edge-pad-type first semiconductor chip having bonding pads arranged near the edges thereof. A pattern die is placed on the first semiconductor chip. The pattern die is smaller in size than the first semiconductor chip and has line-type-redistribution parts formed thereon. An edge-pad-type second semiconductor chip smaller in size than the pattern die is placed on the pattern die. Bonding wires electrically connect the bonding pads of the first semiconductor chip and the redistribution parts of the pattern die and also electrically connect the redistribution parts of the pattern die and bonding pads of the second semiconductor chip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: Hynix Semiconductor Inc.
    Inventors: Sung Min Kim, Min Suk Suh, Kwon Whan Han
  • Patent number: 7795139
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a semiconductor package includes forming a groove in the portion outside of the bonding pad of a semiconductor chip provided with the bonding pad on an upper surface thereof; forming an insulation layer on the side wall of the groove; forming a metal layer over the semiconductor chip so as to fill the groove formed with the insulation layer; etching the metal layer to simultaneously form a through silicon via for filling the groove and a distribution layer for connecting the through silicon via and the bonding pad; and removing a rear surface of the semiconductor chip such that the lower surface of the through silicon via protrudes from the semiconductor chip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Hynix Semiconductor Inc.
    Inventors: Kwon Whan Han, Chang Jun Park, Min Suk Suh, Seong Cheol Kim, Sung Min Kim, Seung Taek Yang, Seung Hyun Lee, Jong Hoon Kim, Ha Na Lee
  • Publication number: 20100224990
    Abstract: A semiconductor package having an internal cooling system is presented which includes a semiconductor chip and a through-electrode. The semiconductor chip has a circuit section. The through-electrode passes through an upper surface and a lower surface the semiconductor chip. The through-electrode is electrically connected with the circuit section of the semiconductor chip. The through-electrode also has a through-hole for allowing cooling fluid to flow therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2009
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Applicant: HYNIX SEMICONDUCTOR INC.
    Inventors: Min Suk SUH, Chang Jun PARK
  • Publication number: 20100203720
    Abstract: A semiconductor package and a method for manufacturing the same. The semiconductor package includes a semiconductor chip having bonding pads; a first insulation layer pattern; redistribution line patterns; a second insulation layer pattern; and conductive balls. The first insulation layer pattern having first openings exposing the bonding pads. The redistribution line patterns are located on the first insulation layer pattern and are electrically connected with the bonding pads. The second insulation layer pattern covering the redistribution line patterns and having second openings having first open areas which expose portions of the redistribution line patterns and having second open areas which extend from the first open areas along the semiconductor chip. The conductive balls are electrically connected with the portions of the redistribution line patterns which are exposed through the first open areas of the second insulation layer pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2010
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Applicant: HYNIX SEMICONDUCTOR INC.
    Inventor: Min Suk SUH
  • Publication number: 20100187676
    Abstract: A cube semiconductor package includes one or more stacked together and interconnected semiconductor chip modules. The cube semiconductor package includes a semiconductor chip module and connection members. The semiconductor chip module includes a semiconductor chip which has a first and second surface, side surfaces, bonding pads, through-electrodes and redistribution lines. The second surface faces away from the first surface. The side surfaces connect to the first and second surfaces. The bonding pads are placed on the first surface. The through-electrodes pass through the first and second surfaces. The redistribution lines are placed at least on one of the first and second surfaces and are electrically connected to the through-electrodes and the bonding pads, and have ends flush with the side surfaces. The connection members are placed on the side surfaces and electrically connected with the ends of the redistribution lines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2009
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Inventors: Min Suk Suh, Seung Hyun Lee
  • Patent number: 7732931
    Abstract: A semiconductor package and a method for manufacturing the same. The semiconductor package includes a semiconductor chip having bonding pads; a first insulation layer pattern; redistribution line patterns; a second insulation layer pattern; and conductive balls. The first insulation layer pattern having first openings exposing the bonding pads. The redistribution line patterns are located on the first insulation layer pattern and are electrically connected with the bonding pads. The second insulation layer pattern covering the redistribution line patterns and having second openings having first open areas which expose portions of the redistribution line patterns and having second open areas which extend from the first open areas along the semiconductor chip. The conductive balls are electrically connected with the portions of the redistribution line patterns which are exposed through the first open areas of the second insulation layer pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Hynix Semiconductor Inc.
    Inventor: Min Suk Suh
  • Publication number: 20100117208
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a semiconductor chip having a first region and a second region. Bonding pads are formed and through-holes are defined in the first and second regions. Insulation layers are formed on sidewalls of the through-holes, and through-electrodes formed in the through-holes and connected with corresponding bonding pads. The insulation layers formed in the first and second regions have different thicknesses or dielectric constants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2008
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Inventors: Jong Hoon KIM, Min Suk SUH, Seung Taek YANG