Patents by Inventor Ming-Che Ho

Ming-Che Ho 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: 20240128122
    Abstract: Semiconductor package includes substrate, first barrier layer, second barrier layer, routing via, first routing pattern, second routing pattern, semiconductor die. Substrate has through hole with tapered profile, wider at frontside surface than at backside surface of substrate. First barrier layer extends on backside surface. Second barrier layer extends along sidewalls of through hole and on frontside surface. Routing via fills through hole and is separated from sidewalls of through hole by at least second barrier layer. First routing pattern extends over first barrier layer on backside surface and over routing via. First routing pattern is electrically connected to end of routing via and has protrusion protruding towards end of routing via in correspondence of through hole. Second routing pattern extends over second barrier layer on frontside surface. Second routing pattern directly contacts another end of routing via. Semiconductor die is electrically connected to routing via by first routing pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 25, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Wei-Chung Chang, Ming-Che Ho, Hung-Jui Kuo
  • Patent number: 11948890
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a device includes: an integrated circuit die; a through via adjacent the integrated circuit die; a molding compound encapsulating the integrated circuit die and the through via; and a redistribution structure including: a first conductive via extending through a first dielectric layer, the first conductive via electrically connected to the integrated circuit die, the first dielectric layer being over the integrated circuit die, the through via, and the molding compound; and a first conductive line over the first dielectric layer and the first conductive via, the first conductive via extending into the first conductive line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Shih-Hao Tseng, Hung-Jui Kuo, Ming-Che Ho
  • Publication number: 20240096849
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a semiconductor die, a redistribution circuit structure, and a terminal. The redistribution circuit structure is disposed on and electrically coupled to the semiconductor die. The terminal is disposed on and electrically coupled to the redistribution circuit structure, where the redistribution circuit structure is disposed between the semiconductor die and the terminal, and the terminal includes an under-bump metallization (UBM) and a capping layer. The UBM is disposed on and electrically coupled to the redistribution circuit structure, where the UBM includes a recess. The capping layer is disposed on and electrically coupled to the UBM, where the UBM is between the capping layer and the redistribution circuit structure, and the capping layer fills the recess of the UBM.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Wei-Chung Chang, Ming-Che Ho, Hung-Jui Kuo
  • Patent number: 11935804
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a device includes: an integrated circuit die; an encapsulant at least partially surrounding the integrated circuit die, the encapsulant including fillers having an average diameter; a through via extending through the encapsulant, the through via having a lower portion of a constant width and an upper portion of a continuously decreasing width, a thickness of the upper portion being greater than the average diameter of the fillers; and a redistribution structure including: a dielectric layer on the through via, the encapsulant, and the integrated circuit die; and a metallization pattern having a via portion extending through the dielectric layer and a line portion extending along the dielectric layer, the metallization pattern being electrically coupled to the through via and the integrated circuit die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Tzu-Sung Huang, Ming Hung Tseng, Yen-Liang Lin, Hao-Yi Tsai, Chi-Ming Tsai, Chung-Shi Liu, Chih-Wei Lin, Ming-Che Ho
  • Publication number: 20240063101
    Abstract: A structure including a redistribution structure comprising dielectric layers and conductive layers alternately stacked is provided, wherein a dielectric layer among the dielectric layers of the redistribution structure comprises a first surface, a conductive layer among the conductive layers of the redistribution structure comprising a second surface, and the conductive layer comprises a wiring layer and a seed layer; and an under-bump metallization (UBM) layer comprises a third surface, a fourth surface opposite to the third surface, and a sidewall surface extending from the third surface to the fourth surface, wherein a portion of the seed layer is between the wiring layer and the UBM layer, and the UBM is in contact with the dielectric layer
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2022
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Ching-Wen Chen, Ming-Che Ho, Hung-Jui Kuo
  • Patent number: 11901230
    Abstract: Semiconductor package includes substrate, first barrier layer, second barrier layer, routing via, first routing pattern, second routing pattern, semiconductor die. Substrate has through hole with tapered profile, wider at frontside surface than at backside surface of substrate. First barrier layer extends on backside surface. Second barrier layer extends along sidewalls of through hole and on frontside surface. Routing via fills through hole and is separated from sidewalls of through hole by at least second barrier layer. First routing pattern extends over first barrier layer on backside surface and over routing via. First routing pattern is electrically connected to end of routing via and has protrusion protruding towards end of routing via in correspondence of through hole. Second routing pattern extends over second barrier layer on frontside surface. Second routing pattern directly contacts another end of routing via. Semiconductor die is electrically connected to routing via by first routing pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Wei-Chung Chang, Ming-Che Ho, Hung-Jui Kuo
  • Publication number: 20240047308
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a substrate, a composite seed-barrier layer, a routing via, and a semiconductor die. The substrate has a through hole formed therethrough. The composite seed-barrier layer extends on sidewalls of the through hole and includes a first barrier layer, a seed layer, and a second barrier layer sequentially stacked on the sidewalls of the through hole. The routing via fills the through hole and is separated from the substrate by the composite seed-barrier layer. The semiconductor die is electrically connected to the routing via. Along the sidewalls of the through holes, at a level height corresponding to half of a total thickness of the substrate, the seed layer is present as inclusions of seed material surrounded by barrier material of the first barrier layer and the second barrier layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Wei-Chung Chang, Ming-Che Ho, Hung-Jui Kuo
  • Patent number: 11855014
    Abstract: A semiconductor device and method of manufacturing is provided, whereby a support structure is utilized to provide additional support for a conductive element in order to eliminate or reduce the formation of a defective surface such that the conductive element may be formed to have a thinner structure without suffering deleterious structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Ming-Che Ho, Hung-Jui Kuo, Yi-Wen Wu, Tzung-Hui Lee
  • Patent number: 11842955
    Abstract: An integrated circuit package and a method of forming the same are provided. A method includes forming a first redistribution layer over a carrier, the first redistribution layer including a contact pad and a bond pad. A conductive pillar is formed over the contact pad. A backside surface of an integrated circuit die is attached to the bond pad using a solder joint. An encapsulant is formed along a sidewall of the conductive pillar and a sidewall of the integrated circuit die, a front-side surface of the integrated circuit die being substantially level with a topmost surface of the encapsulant and a topmost surface of the conductive pillar. A second redistribution layer is formed over the front-side surface of the integrated circuit die, the topmost surface of the encapsulant and the topmost surface of the conductive pillar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Hung-Jui Kuo, Ming-Che Ho, Tzung-Hui Lee
  • Patent number: 11823981
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a substrate, a composite seed-barrier layer, a routing via, and a semiconductor die. The substrate has a through hole formed therethrough. The composite seed-barrier layer extends on sidewalls of the through hole and includes a first barrier layer, a seed layer, and a second barrier layer sequentially stacked on the sidewalls of the through hole. The routing via fills the through hole and is separated from the substrate by the composite seed-barrier layer. The semiconductor die is electrically connected to the routing via. Along the sidewalls of the through holes, at a level height corresponding to half of a total thickness of the substrate, the seed layer is present as inclusions of seed material surrounded by barrier material of the first barrier layer and the second barrier layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Wei-Chung Chang, Ming-Che Ho, Hung-Jui Kuo
  • Patent number: 11775063
    Abstract: A display device including a display panel, an image capture element, and a processor is disclosed. The display panel displays a display screen, and to display an on screen display on the display screen. The image capture element captures an image. The processor analyzes the image to obtain an operator location information of an operator of the image and performs a face recognition operation corresponding to the operator, performs an eye recognition operation corresponding to the operator to obtain an operator eye information of the operator, and determines a display position and a display size of the on screen display on the display screen according to the operator location information and the operator eye information. The display panel displays the on screen display on the display screen according to the display position and the display size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: AmTRAN Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ming Che Ho, Wen Lin Tsai
  • Publication number: 20230288984
    Abstract: A display device including a display panel, an image capture element, and a processor is disclosed. The display panel displays a display screen, and to display an on screen display on the display screen. The image capture element captures an image. The processor analyzes the image to obtain an operator location information of an operator of the image and performs a face recognition operation corresponding to the operator, performs an eye recognition operation corresponding to the operator to obtain an operator eye information of the operator, and determines a display position and a display size of the on screen display on the display screen according to the operator location information and the operator eye information. The display panel displays the on screen display on the display screen according to the display position and the display size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2022
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Inventors: Ming Che HO, Wen Lin TSAI
  • Publication number: 20230260885
    Abstract: A semiconductor package and a manufacturing method are provided. The manufacturing method includes: forming a through via structure and a dipole structure over a carrier, wherein the through via structure and the dipole structure respectively include an insulating core and a conductive layer covering the insulating core; attaching a semiconductor die onto the carrier, wherein the through via structure and the dipole structure are located aside the semiconductor die; laterally encapsulating the though via structure, the dipole structure and the semiconductor die with an encapsulant; and removing the carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2023
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Tuan-Yu Hung, Ching-Feng Yang, Hung-Jui Kuo, Kai-Chiang Wu, Ming-Che Ho
  • Publication number: 20230245967
    Abstract: A manufacturing method of a semiconductor package includes the following steps. A supporting layer is formed over a redistribution structure. A first planarization process is performed over the supporting layer. A lower dielectric layer is formed over the supporting layer, wherein the lower dielectric layer includes a concave exposing a device mounting region of the supporting layer. A first sacrificial layer is formed over the supporting layer, wherein the sacrificial layer filling the concave. A second planarization process is performed over the lower dielectric layer and the first sacrificial layer. A transition waveguide provided over the lower dielectric layer. The first sacrificial layer is removed. A semiconductor device is mounted over the device mounting region, wherein the semiconductor device includes a device waveguide is optically coupled to the transition waveguide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2023
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chung-Ming Weng, Chen-Hua Yu, Chung-Shi Liu, Hao-Yi Tsai, Cheng-Chieh Hsieh, Hung-Yi Kuo, Tsung-Yuan Yu, Hua-Kuei Lin, Hsiu-Jen Lin, Ming-Che Ho, Yu-Hsiang Hu, Chewn-Pu Jou, Cheng-Tse Tang
  • Publication number: 20230245939
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a device includes: an integrated circuit die; an encapsulant at least partially surrounding the integrated circuit die, the encapsulant including fillers having an average diameter; a through via extending through the encapsulant, the through via having a lower portion of a constant width and an upper portion of a continuously decreasing width, a thickness of the upper portion being greater than the average diameter of the fillers; and a redistribution structure including: a dielectric layer on the through via, the encapsulant, and the integrated circuit die; and a metallization pattern having a via portion extending through the dielectric layer and a line portion extending along the dielectric layer, the metallization pattern being electrically coupled to the through via and the integrated circuit die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2023
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Inventors: Tzu-Sung Huang, Ming Hung Tseng, Yen-Liang Lin, Hao-Yi Tsai, Chi-Ming Tsai, Chung-Shi Liu, Chih-Wei Lin, Ming-Che Ho
  • Publication number: 20230197639
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure and a method of forming the same are disclosed. A method of forming a semiconductor structure includes the following operations. An insulating layer is formed over a substrate. A metal feature is formed in the insulating layer. An argon-containing plasma treatment is performed to the insulating layer and the metal feature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2023
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Ching-Wen Chen, Hung-Jui Kuo, Ming-Che Ho
  • Patent number: 11658105
    Abstract: A semiconductor package and a manufacturing method are provided. The manufacturing method includes: forming a through via structure and a dipole structure over a carrier, wherein the through via structure and the dipole structure respectively include an insulating core and a conductive layer covering the insulating core; attaching a semiconductor die onto the carrier, wherein the through via structure and the dipole structure are located aside the semiconductor die; laterally encapsulating the though via structure, the dipole structure and the semiconductor die with an encapsulant; and removing the carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd.
    Inventors: Tuan-Yu Hung, Ching-Feng Yang, Hung-Jui Kuo, Kai-Chiang Wu, Ming-Che Ho
  • Patent number: 11640935
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a redistribution structure, a supporting layer, a semiconductor device, and a transition waveguide structure. The redistribution structure includes a plurality of connectors. The supporting layer is formed over the redistribution structure and disposed beside and between the plurality of connectors. The semiconductor device is disposed on the supporting layer and bonded to the plurality of connectors, wherein the semiconductor device includes a device waveguide. The transition waveguide structure is disposed on the supporting layer adjacent to the semiconductor device, wherein the transition waveguide structure is optically coupled to the device waveguide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chung-Ming Weng, Chen-Hua Yu, Chung-Shi Liu, Hao-Yi Tsai, Cheng-Chieh Hsieh, Hung-Yi Kuo, Tsung-Yuan Yu, Hua-Kuei Lin, Hsiu-Jen Lin, Ming-Che Ho, Yu-Hsiang Hu, Chewn-Pu Jou, Cheng-Tse Tang
  • Patent number: 11626339
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a device includes: an integrated circuit die; an encapsulant at least partially surrounding the integrated circuit die, the encapsulant including fillers having an average diameter; a through via extending through the encapsulant, the through via having a lower portion of a constant width and an upper portion of a continuously decreasing width, a thickness of the upper portion being greater than the average diameter of the fillers; and a redistribution structure including: a dielectric layer on the through via, the encapsulant, and the integrated circuit die; and a metallization pattern having a via portion extending through the dielectric layer and a line portion extending along the dielectric layer, the metallization pattern being electrically coupled to the through via and the integrated circuit die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Tzu-Sung Huang, Ming Hung Tseng, Yen-Liang Lin, Hao-Yi Tsai, Chi-Ming Tsai, Chung-Shi Liu, Chih-Wei Lin, Ming-Che Ho
  • Patent number: 11605601
    Abstract: A semiconductor package and a method of forming the same are disclosed. A method of forming a semiconductor package includes the following operations. A polymer layer is formed over a die. A metal feature is formed in the polymer layer. An argon-containing plasma treatment is performed to the polymer layer and the metal feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Ching-Wen Chen, Hung-Jui Kuo, Ming-Che Ho