Patents by Inventor Ming-Chih Yew

Ming-Chih Yew 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: 20220278015
    Abstract: Provided is a package structure including a substrate, a stiffener ring, an eccentric die, a lid layer, and a buffer layer. The stiffener ring is disposed on the substrate. The stiffener ring has an inner perimeter to enclose an accommodation area. The eccentric die is disposed within the accommodation area on the substrate. The eccentric die is offset from a center of the accommodation area to close to a first side of the stiffener ring. The lid layer is disposed on the stiffener ring and overlays the eccentric die. The buffer layer is embedded in the lid layer between the first side of the stiffener ring and the eccentric die. The buffer layer has a thickness less than a thickness of the lid layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2021
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Shu-Shen Yeh, Yu-Sheng Lin, Ming-Chih Yew, Po-Yao Lin, Shin-Puu Jeng
  • Publication number: 20220278037
    Abstract: A semiconductor package and a manufacturing method for the semiconductor package are provided. The semiconductor package at least has a semiconductor die and a redistribution layer disposed on an active surface of the semiconductor die and electrically connected with the semiconductor die. The redistribution layer has a wiring-free zone arranged at a location below a corner of the semiconductor die. An underfill is disposed between the semiconductor die and the redistribution layer. The wiring-free zone is located below the underfill and is in contact with the underfill. The wiring-free zone extends horizontally from the semiconductor die to the underfill.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2021
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chia-Kuei Hsu, Ming-Chih Yew, Tsung-Yen Lee, Po-Yao Lin, Shin-Puu Jeng
  • Publication number: 20220278065
    Abstract: A package structure including an organic interposer substrate, a semiconductor die, conductive bumps, an underfill, and an insulating encapsulation is provided. The organic interposer substrate includes stacked organic dielectric layers and conductive wirings embedded in the stacked organic dielectric layers. The semiconductor die is disposed over and electrically connected to the conductive wirings of the organic interposer substrate, and the semiconductor die includes chamfered edges. The conductive bumps are disposed between the semiconductor die and the organic interposer substrate, and the semiconductor die is electrically connected to the organic interposer substrate through the conductive bumps. The underfill is disposed between the semiconductor die and the organic interposer substrate, wherein the underfill encapsulates the conductive bumps and is in contact with the chamfered edges of the at least one semiconductor die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2021
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Tsung-Yen Lee, Chin-Hua Wang, Ming-Chih Yew, Po-Yao Lin, Shin-Puu Jeng
  • Publication number: 20220262746
    Abstract: A semiconductor device package includes a die, a molding layer, a heat spreader lid, and a warpage control adhesive layer. The molding layer surrounds the die. The molding layer has a first edge and a second edge at least partially defining a corner of the molding layer. The heat spreader lid covers the molding layer and the die. The warpage control adhesive layer is between the heat spreader lid and the molding layer. The warpage control adhesive layer is at the corner of the molding layer and has a bar shape in a top view, and the warpage control adhesive layer extends from the first edge toward the second edge of the molding layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2022
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ming-Chih YEW, Fu-Jen LI, Po-Yao LIN, Kuo-Chuan LIU
  • Publication number: 20220230990
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a redistribution structure, a first die, a second die and a buffer layer. The second die is disposed between the first die and the redistribution structure, and the second die is electrically connected to the first die and bonded to the redistribution structure. The buffer layer is disposed on a first sidewall of the second die, wherein a second sidewall of the buffer layer is substantially flush with a third sidewall of the first die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2021
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Ming-Chih Yew, Po-Chen Lai, Shu-Shen Yeh, Po-Yao Lin, Shin-Puu Jeng
  • Patent number: 11393746
    Abstract: A method includes forming a redistribution structure, which formation process includes forming a plurality of dielectric layers over a carrier, forming a plurality of redistribution lines extending into the plurality of dielectric layers, and forming a reinforcing patch over the carrier. The method further includes bonding a package component to the redistribution structure, with the package component having a peripheral region overlapping a portion of the reinforcing patch. And de-bonding the redistribution structure and the first package component from the carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chia-Kuei Hsu, Ming-Chih Yew, Po-Yao Lin, Shuo-Mao Chen, Feng-Cheng Hsu, Shin-Puu Jeng
  • Publication number: 20220208707
    Abstract: A redistribution structure includes a first dielectric layer, a pad pattern, and a second dielectric layer. The pad pattern is disposed on the first dielectric layer and includes a pad portion and a peripheral portion. The pad portion is embedded in the first dielectric layer, wherein a lower surface of the pad portion is substantially coplanar with a lower surface of the first dielectric layer. The peripheral portion surrounds the pad portion. The second dielectric layer is disposed on the pad pattern and includes a plurality of extending portions extending through the peripheral portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2022
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chia-Kuei Hsu, Ming-Chih Yew, Po-Hao Tsai, Po-Yao Lin, Shin-Puu Jeng
  • Publication number: 20220189884
    Abstract: A method for forming a chip package is provided. The method includes forming a plurality of conductive structures over a carrier substrate. The method also includes disposing a semiconductor die over the carrier substrate such that the conductive ti structures surround the semiconductor die. The method further includes disposing a shielding element over the semiconductor die and the conductive structures. The shielding element is electrically connected to the conductive structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2022
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Po-Yao CHUANG, Po-Hao TSAI, Shin-Puu JENG, Shuo-Mao CHEN, Ming-Chih YEW
  • Publication number: 20220181298
    Abstract: An embodiment is package structure including a first integrated circuit die, a redistribution structure bonded to the first integrated circuit die, the redistribution structure including a first metallization pattern in a first dielectric layer, the first metallization pattern including a plurality of first conductive features, each of the first conductive features including a first conductive via in the first dielectric layer and first conductive line over the first dielectric layer and electrically coupled to the respective first conductive via, each of the first conductive lines comprising a curve in a plan view, a second dielectric layer over the first dielectric layer and the first metallization pattern, and a second metallization pattern in the second dielectric layer, the second metallization pattern including a plurality of second conductive via in the second dielectric layer, each of the second conductive vias being over and electrically coupled to a respective first conductive line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2022
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Inventors: Chia-Kuei Hsu, Ming-Chih Yew, Shu-Shen Yeh, Che-Chia Yang, Po-Yao Lin, Shin-Puu Jeng
  • Publication number: 20220157777
    Abstract: A semiconductor device package and a method of forming the same are provided. The semiconductor device package includes a substrate, a first package component, a second package component, and at least one dummy die. The first and second package components are disposed over and bonded to the substrate. The first and second package components are different types of electronic components that provide different functions. The dummy die is disposed over and attached to the substrate. The dummy die is located between the first and second package components and is electrically isolated from the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2020
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventors: Che-Chia Yang, Shu-Shen Yeh, Po-Chen Lai, Ming-Chih Yew, Po-Yao Lin, Shin-Puu Jeng
  • Patent number: 11329008
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a semiconductor package includes following operations. A die having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface is provided. A polymeric film is disposed over the second surface of the die. An adhesive film is provided. The die and the polymeric film are attached to a carrier substrate through the adhesive film. The die, the polymeric film and the adhesive film are molded with a molding compound. The polymeric film is sandwiched between the die and the adhesive film upon attaching to the carrier substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.
    Inventors: Chen-Shien Chen, Ming-Da Cheng, Ming-Chih Yew, Yu-Tse Su
  • Patent number: 11329006
    Abstract: Between an adhesive surface of a heat spreader lid and a top surface of a semiconductor package, in addition to a spreader adhesive layer, several warpage control adhesive layers are also provided. The warpage control adhesive layers are disposed on corner areas of the adhesive surface of the heat spreader lid to reduce high temperature warpage of the semiconductor device package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ming-Chih Yew, Fu-Jen Li, Po-Yao Lin, Kuo-Chuan Liu
  • Publication number: 20220139816
    Abstract: An organic interposer includes dielectric material layers embedding redistribution interconnect structures, package-side bump structures located on a first side of the dielectric material layers, and die-side bump structures located on a second side of the dielectric material layers. A gap region is present between a first area including first die-side bump structures and a second area including second die-side bump structures. Stress-relief line structures are located on, or within, the dielectric material layers within an area of the gap region in the plan view. Each stress-relief line structures may include straight line segments that laterally extend along a respective horizontal direction and is not electrically connected to the redistribution interconnect structures. The stress-relief line structures may include the same material as, or may include a different material from, a metallic material of the redistribution interconnect structures or bump structures that are located at a same level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Li-Ling LIAO, Ming-Chih YEW, Chia-Kuei HSU, Shu-Shen YEH, Po-Yao LIN, Shin-Puu JENG
  • Publication number: 20220139860
    Abstract: A method includes forming a package component comprising forming a dielectric layer, patterning the dielectric layer to form an opening, and forming a redistribution line including a via in the opening, a conductive pad, and a bent trace. The via is vertically offset from the conductive pad. The conductive pad and the bent trace are over the dielectric layer. The bent trace connects the conductive pad to the via, and the bent trace includes a plurality of sections with lengthwise directions un-parallel to each other. A conductive bump is formed on the conductive pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2021
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Tsung-Yen Lee, Chia-Kuei Hsu, Shang-Lun Tsai, Ming-Chih Yew, Po-Yao Lin
  • Patent number: 11282756
    Abstract: An organic interposer includes polymer matrix layers embedding redistribution interconnect structures, package-side bump structures, die-side bump structures and connected to a distal subset of the redistribution interconnect structures through a respective bump connection via structure. At least one metallic shield structure may laterally surround a respective one of the die-side bump structures. Shield support via structures may laterally surround a respective one of the bump connection via structures. Each metallic shield structure and the shield support via structures may be used to reduce mechanical stress applied to the redistribution interconnect structures during subsequent attachment of a semiconductor die to the die-side bump structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited
    Inventors: Tsung-Yen Lee, Chin-Hua Wang, Ming-Chih Yew, Chia-Kuei Hsu, Po-Chen Lai, Po-Yao Lin, Shin-Puu Jeng
  • Patent number: 11282803
    Abstract: A redistribution structure includes a first dielectric layer, a pad pattern, and a second dielectric layer. The pad pattern is disposed on the first dielectric layer and includes a pad portion and a peripheral portion. The pad portion is embedded in the first dielectric layer, wherein a lower surface of the pad portion is substantially coplanar with a lower surface of the first dielectric layer. The peripheral portion surrounds the pad portion. The second dielectric layer is disposed on the pad pattern and includes a plurality of extending portions extending through the peripheral portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chia-Kuei Hsu, Ming-Chih Yew, Po-Hao Tsai, Po-Yao Lin, Shin-Puu Jeng
  • Patent number: 11270953
    Abstract: Structures and formation methods of a chip package are provided. The method includes forming multiple conductive structures over a carrier substrate. The method also includes disposing a semiconductor die over the carrier substrate such that the conductive structures surround the semiconductor die. The method further includes forming a protective layer to surround the conductive structures and the semiconductor die. In addition, the method includes disposing a shielding element over the semiconductor die and the conductive structures. The shielding element is electrically connected to the conductive structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Po-Yao Chuang, Po-Hao Tsai, Shin-Puu Jeng, Shuo-Mao Chen, Ming-Chih Yew
  • Patent number: 11264359
    Abstract: An embodiment is package structure including a first integrated circuit die, a redistribution structure bonded to the first integrated circuit die, the redistribution structure including a first metallization pattern in a first dielectric layer, the first metallization pattern including a plurality of first conductive features, each of the first conductive features including a first conductive via in the first dielectric layer and first conductive line over the first dielectric layer and electrically coupled to the respective first conductive via, each of the first conductive lines comprising a curve in a plan view, a second dielectric layer over the first dielectric layer and the first metallization pattern, and a second metallization pattern in the second dielectric layer, the second metallization pattern including a plurality of second conductive via in the second dielectric layer, each of the second conductive vias being over and electrically coupled to a respective first conductive line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chia-Kuei Hsu, Ming-Chih Yew, Shu-Shen Yeh, Che-Chia Yang, Po-Yao Lin, Shin-Puu Jeng
  • Publication number: 20220051959
    Abstract: An organic interposer includes polymer matrix layers embedding redistribution interconnect structures, package-side bump structures, die-side bump structures and connected to a distal subset of the redistribution interconnect structures through a respective bump connection via structure. At least one metallic shield structure may laterally surround a respective one of the die-side bump structures. Shield support via structures may laterally surround a respective one of the bump connection via structures. Each metallic shield structure and the shield support via structures may be used to reduce mechanical stress applied to the redistribution interconnect structures during subsequent attachment of a semiconductor die to the die-side bump structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2020
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Inventors: Tsung-Yen LEE, Chin-Hua WANG, Ming-Chih YEW, Chia-Kuei HSU, Po-Chen LAI, Po-Yao LIN, Shin-Puu JENG
  • Publication number: 20220037247
    Abstract: Semiconductor devices having improved under-bump metallization layouts and methods of forming the same are disclosed. In an embodiment, a semiconductor device includes an IC die; an interconnect structure coupled to the IC die and including a metallization pattern including a via portion extending through a dielectric layer; a second dielectric layer over the dielectric layer opposite the IC die; and a second metallization pattern coupled to the metallization pattern and including a line portion in the dielectric layer and a second via portion extending through the second dielectric layer; and a UBM over the second metallization pattern and the second dielectric layer, the UBM being coupled to the second metallization pattern, a centerline of the via portion and a second centerline of the second via portion being misaligned with a third centerline of the UBM, the centerline and the second centerline being on opposite sides of the third centerline.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2020
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Inventors: Chia-Kuei Hsu, Ming-Chih Yew, Po-Chen Lai, Shu-Shen Yeh, Po-Yao Lin, Shin-Puu Jeng