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).

  • Patent number: 11201142
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a die, an insulation layer, a plurality of first electrical conductive vias, a plurality of second electrical conductive vias, a plurality of thermal conductive vias and a connecting pattern. The die includes a plurality of first pads and a plurality of second pads. The insulation layer is disposed on the die and includes a plurality of openings exposing the first pads and the second pads. The first electrical conductive vias and the second electrical conductive vias are disposed in the openings and contact the first pads and the second pads respectively. The thermal conductive vias are disposed on the insulation layer. The connecting pattern is disposed on the insulation layer and connects the first electrical conductive vias and the thermal conductive vias. The thermal conductive vias are connected to the first pads through the connecting pattern and the first electrical conductive vias.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Li-Hsien Huang, Chi-Hsi Wu, Chen-Hua Yu, Der-Chyang Yeh, Hua-Wei Tseng, Ming-Chih Yew, Yi-Jen Lai, Ming-Shih Yeh
  • Publication number: 20210343652
    Abstract: A method for forming a chip package structure is provided. The method includes forming a conductive pad over a carrier substrate. The method includes forming a substrate layer over the carrier substrate, wherein the conductive pad is embedded in the substrate layer, and the substrate layer includes fibers. The method includes forming a through hole in the substrate layer and exposing the conductive pad. The method includes forming a conductive pillar in the through hole. The method includes forming a recess in the substrate layer. The method includes disposing a chip in the recess. The method includes forming a molding layer in the recess. The method includes forming a redistribution structure over the substrate layer, the conductive pillar, the molding layer, and the chip. The method includes removing the carrier substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Shin-Puu JENG, Techi WONG, Po-Yao LIN, Ming-Chih YEW, Po-Hao TSAI, Po-Yao CHUANG
  • Patent number: 11164754
    Abstract: Embodiments include forming an interposer having reinforcing structures disposed in a core layer of the interposer. The interposer may be attached to a package device by electrical connectors. The reinforcing structures provide rigidity and thermal dissipation for the package device. Some embodiments may include an interposer with an opening in an upper core layer of the interposer to a recessed bond pad. Some embodiments may also use connectors between the interposer and the package device where a solder material connected to the interposer surrounds a metal pillar connected to the package device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Po-Hao Tsai, Ming-Chih Yew, Chia-Kuei Hsu, Shin-Puu Jeng, Po-Yao Chuang, Meng-Liang Lin, Shih-Ting Hung, Po-Yao Lin
  • Publication number: 20210335753
    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: September 22, 2020
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Chia-Kuei Hsu, Ming-Chih Yew, Shu-Shen Yeh, Che-Chia Yang, Po-Yao Lin, Shin-Puu Jeng
  • Publication number: 20210296220
    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: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2020
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Inventors: Chia-Kuei Hsu, Ming-Chih Yew, Po-Yao Lin, Shuo-Mao Chen, Feng-Cheng Hsu, Shin-Puu Jeng
  • Publication number: 20210225785
    Abstract: A device includes a redistribution structure, a first semiconductor device, a first antenna, and a first conductive pillar on the redistribution structure that are electrically connected to the redistribution structure, an antenna structure over the first semiconductor device, wherein the antenna structure includes a second antenna that is different from the first antenna, wherein the antenna structure includes an external connection bonded to the first conductive pillar, and a molding material extending between the antenna structure and the redistribution structure, the molding material surrounding the first semiconductor device, the first antenna, the external connection, and the first conductive pillar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2021
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventors: Po-Hao Tsai, Po-Yao Chuang, Ming-Chih Yew, Shin-Puu Jeng
  • Patent number: 11062997
    Abstract: A method for forming a chip package structure is provided. The method includes forming a conductive pillar over a redistribution structure. The method includes bonding a chip to the redistribution structure. The method includes forming a molding layer over the redistribution structure. The molding layer surrounds the conductive pillar and the chip, and the conductive pillar passes through the molding layer. The method includes forming a cap layer over the molding layer and the conductive pillar. The cap layer has a through hole exposing the conductive pillar, and the cap layer includes fibers. The method includes forming a conductive via structure in the through hole. The conductive via structure is connected to the conductive pillar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shin-Puu Jeng, Techi Wong, Po-Yao Lin, Ming-Chih Yew, Po-Hao Tsai, Po-Yao Chuang
  • Patent number: 10971461
    Abstract: A device includes a redistribution structure, a first semiconductor device, a first antenna, and a first conductive pillar on the redistribution structure that are electrically connected to the redistribution structure, an antenna structure over the first semiconductor device, wherein the antenna structure includes a second antenna that is different from the first antenna, wherein the antenna structure includes an external connection bonded to the first conductive pillar, and a molding material extending between the antenna structure and the redistribution structure, the molding material surrounding the first semiconductor device, the first antenna, the external connection, and the first conductive pillar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Po-Hao Tsai, Po-Yao Chuang, Ming-Chih Yew, Shin-Puu Jeng
  • Publication number: 20210082847
    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: November 29, 2020
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chia-Kuei Hsu, Ming-Chih Yew, Po-Hao Tsai, Po-Yao Lin, Shin-Puu Jeng
  • Publication number: 20210013158
    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: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: CHEN-SHIEN CHEN, MING-DA CHENG, MING-CHIH YEW, YU-TSE SU
  • Patent number: 10867976
    Abstract: An embodiment package includes a first package. The first package includes a first integrated circuit die, an encapsulant around the first integrated circuit die, and redistribution layers over the encapsulant and the first integrated circuit die. The package also includes a second package bonded to the first package by a plurality of functional connectors. The functional connectors and the redistribution layers electrically connect a second integrated circuit die of the second package to the first integrated circuit die. The package also includes a plurality of dummy connectors disposed between the first package and the second package. One end of each of the plurality of dummy connectors facing the first package is physically separated from the first package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chen-Shien Chen, Hsiu-Jen Lin, Ming-Chih Yew, Ming-Da Cheng, Yi-Jen Lai, Yu-Tse Su, Sey-Ping Sun, Yang-Che Chen
  • Patent number: 10854563
    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: May 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chia-Kuei Hsu, Ming-Chih Yew, Po-Hao Tsai, Po-Yao Lin, Shin-Puu Jeng
  • Patent number: 10797005
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a die including a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, a warpage control unit disposed over the second surface of the die and entirely overlapping the second surface of the die, and a molding compound surrounding the die and the warpage control unit. The warpage control unit includes an adhesive portion disposed over the second surface of the die and a warpage adjustable portion sandwiched between the adhesive portion and the die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.
    Inventors: Chen-Shien Chen, Ming-Da Cheng, Ming-Chih Yew, Yu-Tse Su
  • Publication number: 20200312790
    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: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ming-Chih YEW, Fu-Jen LI, Po-Yao LIN, Kuo-Chuan LIU
  • Publication number: 20200286843
    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: May 21, 2020
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chia-Kuei Hsu, Ming-Chih Yew, Po-Hao Tsai, Po-Yao Lin, Shin-Puu Jeng
  • Patent number: 10685920
    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: November 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ming-Chih Yew, Fu-Jen Li, Po-Yao Lin, Kuo-Chuan Liu
  • Patent number: 10665559
    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: September 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chia-Kuei Hsu, Ming-Chih Yew, Po-Hao Tsai, Po-Yao Lin, Shin-Puu Jeng
  • Publication number: 20200118984
    Abstract: An embodiment package includes a first package. The first package includes a first integrated circuit die, an encapsulant around the first integrated circuit die, and redistribution layers over the encapsulant and the first integrated circuit die. The package also includes a second package bonded to the first package by a plurality of functional connectors. The functional connectors and the redistribution layers electrically connect a second integrated circuit die of the second package to the first integrated circuit die. The package also includes a plurality of dummy connectors disposed between the first package and the second package. One end of each of the plurality of dummy connectors facing the first package is physically separated from the first package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: Chen-Shien Chen, Hsiu-Jen Lin, Ming-Chih Yew, Ming-Da Cheng, Yi-Jen Lai, Yu-Tse Su, Sey-Ping Sun, Yang-Che Chen
  • Publication number: 20200105544
    Abstract: Embodiments include forming an interposer having reinforcing structures disposed in a core layer of the interposer. The interposer may be attached to a package device by electrical connectors. The reinforcing structures provide rigidity and thermal dissipation for the package device. Some embodiments may include an interposer with an opening in an upper core layer of the interposer to a recessed bond pad. Some embodiments may also use connectors between the interposer and the package device where a solder material connected to the interposer surrounds a metal pillar connected to the package device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2019
    Publication date: April 2, 2020
    Inventors: Po-Hao Tsai, Ming-Chih Yew, Chia-Kuei Hsu, Shin-Puu Jeng, Po-Yao Chuang, Meng-Liang Lin, Shih-Ting Hung, Po-Yao Lin
  • Publication number: 20200098693
    Abstract: A method for forming a chip package structure is provided. The method includes forming a conductive pillar over a redistribution structure. The method includes bonding a chip to the redistribution structure. The method includes forming a molding layer over the redistribution structure. The molding layer surrounds the conductive pillar and the chip, and the conductive pillar passes through the molding layer. The method includes forming a cap layer over the molding layer and the conductive pillar. The cap layer has a through hole exposing the conductive pillar, and the cap layer includes fibers. The method includes forming a conductive via structure in the through hole. The conductive via structure is connected to the conductive pillar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2018
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shin-Puu JENG, Techi WONG, Po-Yao LIN, Ming-Chih YEW, Po-Hao TSAI, Po-Yao CHUANG