Patents by Inventor Ming-Hung Tseng

Ming-Hung Tseng 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: 20170373004
    Abstract: A package includes a device die, and an encapsulating material encapsulating the device die therein. The encapsulating material has a top surface coplanar with a top surface of the device die. A coil extends from the top surface to a bottom surface of the encapsulating material, and the device die is in the region encircled by the coil. At least one dielectric layer is formed over the encapsulating material and the coil. A plurality of redistribution lines is in the at least one dielectric layer. The coil is electrically coupled to the device die through the plurality of redistribution lines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Chiang-Jui Chu, Chung-Shi Liu, Hao-Yi Tsai, Ming Hung Tseng, Hung-Yi Kuo
  • Publication number: 20170345548
    Abstract: A structure includes a first encapsulating layer, and a first coil in the first encapsulating layer. A top surface of the first encapsulating layer is coplanar with a top surface of the first coil, and a bottom surface of the first encapsulating layer is coplanar with a bottom surface of the first coil. A second encapsulating layer is over the first encapsulating layer. A conductive via is in the second encapsulating layer, and the first conductive via is electrically coupled to the first coil. A third encapsulating layer is over the second encapsulating layer. A second coil is in the third encapsulating layer. A top surface of the third encapsulating layer is coplanar with a top surface of the second coil, and a bottom surface of the third encapsulating layer is coplanar with a bottom surface of the second coil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2016
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Tzu-Chun Tang, Chuei-Tang Wang, Hao-Yi Tsai, Ming Hung Tseng, Chieh-Yen Chen, Hung-Yi Kuo
  • Publication number: 20170345677
    Abstract: A device includes a plurality of first pads in a package substrate, wherein at least one first pad is of a first elongated shape, a plurality of vias in a dielectric layer and over the plurality of first pads, and a plurality of second pads over the package substrate, wherein at least one second pad is of a second elongated shape, and wherein the plurality of second pads is over a top surface of the dielectric layer and placed in a first region, a second region, a third region and a fourth region, and wherein second pads in two contiguous regions are oriented in two different directions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Hao-Juin Liu, Chita Chuang, Yao-Chun Chuang, Ming Hung Tseng, Chen-Shien Chen
  • Publication number: 20170317023
    Abstract: A method for packaging a semiconductor device used in an electronic apparatus having wireless charging function is provided. The method includes coupling a semiconductor device and a coil over a redistribution layer. The method further includes forming a molding material over the semiconductor device and the coil. The method also includes forming a conductive metal slot over the molding material. An opening is formed on the conductive metal slot for allowing magnetic flux to pass through.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2016
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Chen-Hua YU, Hao-Yi TSAI, Tzu-Sung HUANG, Ming-Hung TSENG, Hung-Yi KUO
  • Patent number: 9786621
    Abstract: A package structure includes a chip attached to a substrate. The chip includes a bump structure including a conductive pillar having a length (L) measured along a long axis of the conductive pillar and a width (W) measured along a short axis of the conductive pillar. The substrate includes a pad region and a mask layer overlying the pad region, wherein the mask layer has an opening exposing a portion of the pad region. The chip is attached to the substrate to form an interconnection between the conductive pillar and the pad region. The opening has a first dimension (d1) measured along the long axis and a second dimension (d2) measured along the short axis. In an embodiment, L is greater than d1, and W is less than d2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chita Chuang, Chen-Shien Chen, Ming Hung Tseng, Yao-Chun Chuang
  • Patent number: 9761522
    Abstract: A package includes a device die, and an encapsulating material encapsulating the device die therein. The encapsulating material has a top surface coplanar with a top surface of the device die. A coil extends from the top surface to a bottom surface of the encapsulating material, and the device die is in the region encircled by the coil. At least one dielectric layer is formed over the encapsulating material and the coil. A plurality of redistribution lines is in the at least one dielectric layer. The coil is electrically coupled to the device die through the plurality of redistribution lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chiang-Jui Chu, Chen-Hua Yu, Chung-Shi Liu, Hao-Yi Tsai, Ming Hung Tseng, Hung-Yi Kuo
  • Patent number: 9748216
    Abstract: A component package and a method of forming are provided. A first component package may include a first semiconductor device having a pair of interposers attached thereto on opposing sides of the first semiconductor device. Each interposer may include conductive traces formed therein to provide electrical coupling to conductive features formed on the surfaces of the respective interposers. A plurality of through vias may provide for electrically connecting the interposers to one another. A first interposer may provide for electrical connections to a printed circuit board or subsequent semiconductor device. A second interposer may provide for electrical connections to a second semiconductor device and a second component package. The first and second component packages may be combined to form a Package-on-Package (“PoP”) structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chih-Hua Chen, Chen-Shien Chen, Ching-Wen Hsiao, Ming Hung Tseng
  • Patent number: 9741589
    Abstract: A structure comprises a plurality of top pads protruding over a top surface of a package substrate, wherein a top pad comprises a first half-circle portion, a second half-circle portion and a first rectangular portion between the first half-circle portion and the second half-circle portion, a plurality of bottom pads embedded in the package substrate, wherein a bottom pad comprises a third half-circle portion, a fourth half-circle portion and a second rectangular portion between the third half-circle portion and the fourth half-circle portion and a plurality of vias coupled between the top pads and their respective bottom pads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Hao-Juin Liu, Chita Chuang, Yao-Chun Chuang, Ming Hung Tseng, Chen-Shien Chen
  • Publication number: 20170229413
    Abstract: A die includes a substrate, a metal pad over the substrate, and a passivation layer covering edge portions of the metal pad. A metal pillar is formed over the metal pad. A portion of the metal pillar overlaps a portion of the metal pad. A center of the metal pillar is misaligned with a center of the metal pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2017
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Inventors: Shang-Yun Tu, Yao-Chun Chuang, Ming Hung Tseng, Chen-Cheng Kuo, Chen-Shien Chen
  • Publication number: 20170221838
    Abstract: A fan-out package structure is disclosed. The fan-out package structure includes an antenna main body; a redistribution layer (RDL); and an antenna auxiliary body in the RDL. An antenna system is also disclosed. The antenna system includes: an antenna main body, arranged to provide a first resonance; and an antenna auxiliary body, arranged to provide a second resonance through parasitic coupling to the antenna main body; wherein a dimension of the antenna main body is greater than a dimension of the antenna auxiliary body. An associated semiconductor packaging method is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: WEI-TING CHEN, TZU-CHUN TANG, MING HUNG TSENG, IN-TSANG LIN, VINCENT CHEN, CHUEI-TANG WANG, HUNG-YI KUO
  • Publication number: 20170221820
    Abstract: A method includes forming a coil over a carrier, encapsulating the coil in an encapsulating material, planarizing a top surface of the encapsulating material until the coil is exposed, forming at least one dielectric layer over the encapsulating material and the coil, and forming a plurality of redistribution lines extending into the at least one dielectric layer. The plurality of redistribution lines is electrically coupled to the coil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2016
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Tsung-Hsien Chiang, Hao-Yi Tsai, Hung-Yi Kuo, Ming Hung Tseng
  • Publication number: 20170221819
    Abstract: A package includes a device die, and an encapsulating material encapsulating the device die therein. The encapsulating material has a top surface coplanar with a top surface of the device die. A coil extends from the top surface to a bottom surface of the encapsulating material, and the device die is in the region encircled by the coil. At least one dielectric layer is formed over the encapsulating material and the coil. A plurality of redistribution lines is in the at least one dielectric layer. The coil is electrically coupled to the device die through the plurality of redistribution lines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2016
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: Chiang-Jui Chu, Chen-Hua Yu, Chung-Shi Liu, Hao-Yi Tsai, Ming Hung Tseng, Hung-Yi Kuo
  • Publication number: 20170171979
    Abstract: A structure includes an encapsulating material, and a coil including a through-conductor. The through-conductor is in the encapsulating material, with a top surface of the through-conductor coplanar with a top surface of the encapsulating material, and a bottom surface of the through-conductor coplanar with a bottom surface of the encapsulating material. A metal plate is underlying the encapsulating material. A slot is in the metal plate and filled with a dielectric material. The slot has a portion overlapped by the coil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2016
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventors: Chuei-Tang Wang, Wei-Ting Chen, Vincent Chen, Hao-Yi Tsai, Ming Hung Tseng, Hung-Yi Kuo, Chen-Hua Yu
  • Patent number: 9659903
    Abstract: A die includes a substrate, a metal pad over the substrate, and a passivation layer covering edge portions of the metal pad. A metal pillar is formed over the metal pad. A portion of the metal pillar overlaps a portion of the metal pad. A center of the metal pillar is misaligned with a center of the metal pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Shang-Yun Tu, Yao-Chun Chuang, Ming Hung Tseng, Chen-Cheng Kuo, Chen-Shien Chen
  • Publication number: 20170126047
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a transceiver configured to communicate with a device, a molding surrounding the transceiver, a via extending through the molding, an insulating layer disposed over the molding, the via and the transceiver, and a redistribution layer (RDL) disposed over the insulating layer and comprising an antenna and a dielectric layer surrounding the antenna, wherein a portion of the antenna is extended through the insulating layer and the molding to electrically connect with the transceiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: VINCENT CHEN, HUNG-YI KUO, CHUEI-TANG WANG, HAO-YI TSAI, CHEN-HUA YU, WEI-TING CHEN, MING HUNG TSENG, YEN-LIANG LIN
  • Publication number: 20170104356
    Abstract: Wireless charging devices, methods of manufacture thereof, and methods of charging electronic devices are disclosed. In some embodiments, a wireless charging device includes a controller, a molding material disposed around the controller, and an interconnect structure disposed over the molding material and coupled to the controller. The wireless charging device includes a wireless charging coil coupled to the controller. The wireless charging coil comprises a first portion disposed in the interconnect structure and a second portion disposed in the molding material. The wireless charging coil is adapted to provide an inductance to charge an electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2015
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Chita Chuang, Chen-Shien Chen, Ming Hung Tseng, Sen-Kuei Hsu, Yu-Feng Chen, Yen-Liang Lin
  • Publication number: 20160336298
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a semiconductor package structure is provided. A semiconductor substrate comprising a conductive pad is provided, wherein the conductive pad is coupled with a circuitry of the semiconductor substrate. A patterned passivation layer exposing a portion of the conductive pad is formed. An uneven surface of the conductive pad is formed. A photoresist is formed on the semiconductor substrate. The photoresist is exposed under a light beam, wherein the light beam is scattered by the uneven surface. The photoresist is developed to form an opening in the photoresist so as to expose the conductive pad and form a plurality of cavities in the remaining photoresist. A conductive material is formed in the opening and the plurality of cavities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventors: HUA-WEI TSENG, SHANG-YUN TU, HSU-HSIEN CHEN, HAO-JUIN LIU, CHEN-SHIEN CHEN, MING HUNG TSENG, CHITA CHUANG
  • Publication number: 20160276314
    Abstract: An integrated circuit structure includes a die including a semiconductor substrate, dielectric layers over the semiconductor substrate, an interconnect structure including metal lines and vias in the dielectric layers, a plurality of channels extending from inside the semiconductor substrate to inside the dielectric layers, and a dielectric film over the interconnect structure and sealing portions of the plurality of channels. The plurality of channels is configured to allow a fluid to flow through.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventors: Kai-Ming Ching, Ching-Wen Hsiao, Tsung-Ding Wang, Ming Hung Tseng, Chen-Shien Chen
  • Publication number: 20160268227
    Abstract: A die includes a substrate, a metal pad over the substrate, and a passivation layer covering edge portions of the metal pad. A metal pillar is formed over the metal pad. A portion of the metal pillar overlaps a portion of the metal pad. A center of the metal pillar is misaligned with a center of the metal pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2016
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventors: Shang-Yun Tu, Yao-Chun Chuang, Ming Hung Tseng, Chen-Cheng Kuo, Chen-Shien Chen
  • Patent number: 9406629
    Abstract: A semiconductor package structure includes a first semiconductor substrate including a conductive pad; and a conductive pillar on the conductive pad and disposed between the first semiconductor substrate and a second semiconductor substrate. The conductive pad is coupled with a circuitry of the first semiconductor substrate. The conductive pillar extends along a longitudinal axis and toward the second semiconductor substrate. The conductive pillar includes a sidewall with a rough surface notching toward the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.
    Inventors: Hua-Wei Tseng, Shang-Yun Tu, Hsu-Hsien Chen, Hao-Juin Liu, Chen-Shien Chen, Ming Hung Tseng, Chita Chuang