Patents by Inventor Ming-Shih Yeh

Ming-Shih Yeh 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: 20220359377
    Abstract: A method for forming a via in a semiconductor device and a semiconductor device including the via are disclosed. In an embodiment, the method may include bonding a first terminal and a second terminal of a first substrate to a third terminal and a fourth terminal of a second substrate; separating the first substrate to form a first component device and a second component device; forming a gap fill material over the first component device, the second component device, and the second substrate; forming a conductive via extending from a top surface of the gap fill material to a fifth terminal of the second substrate; and forming a top terminal over a top surface of the first component device, the top terminal connecting the first component device to the fifth terminal of the second substrate through the conductive via.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, An-Jhih Su, Chi-Hsi Wu, Wen-Chih Chiou, Tsang-Jiuh Wu, Der-Chyang Yeh, Ming Shih Yeh
  • Publication number: 20220359284
    Abstract: Embodiments provide a high aspect ratio via for coupling a top electrode of a vertically oriented component to the substrate, where the top electrode of the component is coupled to the via by a conductive bridge, and where the bottom electrode of the component is coupled to substrate. Some embodiments provide for mounting the component by a component wafer and separating the components while mounted to the substrate. Some embodiments provide for mounting individual components to the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Chi-Hsi Wu, Wen-Chih Chiou, Tsang-Jiuh Wu, Der-Chyang Yeh, Ming Shih Yeh, An-Jhih Su
  • Patent number: 11482497
    Abstract: A package structure and method of forming the same are provided. The package structure includes a first die and a second die disposed side by side, a first encapsulant laterally encapsulating the first and second dies, a bridge die disposed over and connected to the first and second dies, a second encapsulant and a first RDL structure. The bridge die includes a semiconductor substrate, a conductive via and an encapsulant layer. The semiconductor substrate has a through substrate via embedded therein. The conductive via is disposed over a back side of the semiconductor substrate and electrically connected to the through substrate via. The encapsulant layer is disposed over the back side of the semiconductor substrate and laterally encapsulates the conductive via. The second encapsulant is disposed over the first encapsulant and laterally encapsulates the bridge die. The first RDL structure is disposed on the bridge die and the second encapsulant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Hung Lin, Chih-Wei Wu, Chia-Nan Yuan, Ying-Ching Shih, An-Jhih Su, Szu-Wei Lu, Ming-Shih Yeh, Der-Chyang Yeh
  • Patent number: 11469138
    Abstract: Embodiments provide a high aspect ratio via for coupling a top electrode of a vertically oriented component to the substrate, where the top electrode of the component is coupled to the via by a conductive bridge, and where the bottom electrode of the component is coupled to substrate. Some embodiments provide for mounting the component by a component wafer and separating the components while mounted to the substrate. Some embodiments provide for mounting individual components to the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Chi-Hsi Wu, Wen-Chih Chiou, Tsang-Jiuh Wu, Der-Chyang Yeh, Ming Shih Yeh, An-Jhih Su
  • Patent number: 11450612
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a bridge and a plurality of dies. The bridge is free of active devices and includes a substrate, an interconnect structure, a redistribution layer structure and a plurality of conductive connectors. The interconnect structure includes at least one dielectric layer and a plurality of first conductive features in the at least one dielectric layer. The redistribution layer structure includes at least one polymer layer and a plurality of second conductive features in the at least one polymer layer, wherein a sidewall of the interconnect structure is substantially flush with a sidewall of the redistribution layer structure. The conductive connectors are electrically connected to one another by the redistribution layer structure and the interconnect structure. The bridge electrically connects the plurality of dies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Hung Lin, An-Jhih Su, Der-Chyang Yeh, Shih-Guo Shen, Chia-Nan Yuan, Ming-Shih Yeh
  • Patent number: 11444020
    Abstract: A method for forming a via in a semiconductor device and a semiconductor device including the via are disclosed. In an embodiment, the method may include bonding a first terminal and a second terminal of a first substrate to a third terminal and a fourth terminal of a second substrate; separating the first substrate to form a first component device and a second component device; forming a gap fill material over the first component device, the second component device, and the second substrate; forming a conductive via extending from a top surface of the gap fill material to a fifth terminal of the second substrate; and forming a top terminal over a top surface of the first component device, the top terminal connecting the first component device to the fifth terminal of the second substrate through the conductive via.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, An-Jhih Su, Chi-Hsi Wu, Wen-Chih Chiou, Tsang-Jiuh Wu, Der-Chyang Yeh, Ming Shih Yeh
  • Patent number: 11444034
    Abstract: A redistribution structure for a semiconductor device and a method of forming the same are provided. The semiconductor device includes a die encapsulated by an encapsulant, the die including a pad, and a connector electrically connected to the pad. The semiconductor device further includes a first via in physical contact with the connector. The first via is laterally offset from the connector by a first non-zero distance in a first direction. The first via has a tapered sidewall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, An-Jhih Su, Der-Chyang Yeh, Li-Hsien Huang, Ming Shih Yeh
  • Publication number: 20220278067
    Abstract: A package structure including IPD and method of forming the same are provided. The package structure includes a die, an encapsulant laterally encapsulating the die, a first RDL structure disposed on the encapsulant and the die, an IPD disposed on the first RDL structure and an underfill layer. The IPD includes a substrate, a first connector on a first side of the substrate and electrically connected to the first RDL structure, a guard structure on a second side of the substrate opposite to the first side and laterally surrounding a connector region, and a second connector disposed within the connector region and electrically connected to a conductive via embedded in the substrate. The underfill layer is disposed to at least fill a space between the first side of the IPD and the first RDL structure. The underfill layer is separated from the connector region by the guard structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2021
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Hua-Wei Tseng, Yueh-Ting Lin, Shao-Yun Chen, Li-Hsien Huang, An-Jhih Su, Ming-Shih Yeh, Der-Chyang Yeh
  • Publication number: 20220223534
    Abstract: A package structure and method of forming the same are provided. The package structure includes a first die and a second die disposed side by side, a first encapsulant laterally encapsulating the first and second dies, a bridge die disposed over and connected to the first and second dies, a second encapsulant and a first RDL structure. The bridge die includes a semiconductor substrate, a conductive via and an encapsulant layer. The semiconductor substrate has a through substrate via embedded therein. The conductive via is disposed over a back side of the semiconductor substrate and electrically connected to the through substrate via. The encapsulant layer is disposed over the back side of the semiconductor substrate and laterally encapsulates the conductive via. The second encapsulant is disposed over the first encapsulant and laterally encapsulates the bridge die. The first RDL structure is disposed on the bridge die and the second encapsulant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2021
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Hung Lin, Chih-Wei Wu, Chia-Nan Yuan, Ying-Ching Shih, An-Jhih Su, Szu-Wei Lu, Ming-Shih Yeh, Der-Chyang Yeh
  • Publication number: 20220165611
    Abstract: A method includes forming a metal layer extending into openings of a dielectric layer to contact a first metal pad and a second metal pad, and bonding a bottom terminal of a component device to the metal layer. The metal layer has a first portion directly underlying and bonded to the component device. A raised via is formed on the metal layer, and the metal layer has a second portion directly underlying the raised via. The metal layer is etched to separate the first portion and the second portion of the metal layer from each other. The method further includes coating the raised via and the component device in a dielectric layer, revealing the raised via and a top terminal of the component device, and forming a redistribution line connecting the raised via to the top terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2022
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, An-Jhih Su, Chi-Hsi Wu, Der-Chyang Yeh, Ming Shih Yeh, Jing-Cheng Lin, Hung-Jui Kuo
  • Publication number: 20220122952
    Abstract: A package structure and the manufacturing method thereof are provided. The package structure includes a first package including at least one first semiconductor die encapsulated in an insulating encapsulation and through insulator vias electrically connected to the at least one first semiconductor die, a second package including at least one second semiconductor die and conductive pads electrically connected to the at least one second semiconductor die, and solder joints located between the first package and the second package. The through insulator vias are encapsulated in the insulating encapsulation. The first package and the second package are electrically connected through the solder joints. A maximum size of the solder joints is greater than a maximum size of the through insulator vias measuring along a horizontal direction, and is greater than or substantially equal to a maximum size of the conductive pads measuring along the horizontal direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2022
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Wei-Yu Chen, An-Jhih Su, Chi-Hsi Wu, Der-Chyang Yeh, Li-Hsien Huang, Po-Hao Tsai, Ming-Shih Yeh, Ta-Wei Liu
  • Patent number: 11251071
    Abstract: A method includes forming a metal layer extending into openings of a dielectric layer to contact a first metal pad and a second metal pad, and bonding a bottom terminal of a component device to the metal layer. The metal layer has a first portion directly underlying and bonded to the component device. A raised via is formed on the metal layer, and the metal layer has a second portion directly underlying the raised via. The metal layer is etched to separate the first portion and the second portion of the metal layer from each other. The method further includes coating the raised via and the component device in a dielectric layer, revealing the raised via and a top terminal of the component device, and forming a redistribution line connecting the raised via to the top terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, An-Jhih Su, Chi-Hsi Wu, Der-Chyang Yeh, Ming Shih Yeh, Jing-Cheng Lin, Hung-Jui Kuo
  • Publication number: 20220013461
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a bridge and a plurality of dies. The bridge is free of active devices and includes a substrate, an interconnect structure, a redistribution layer structure and a plurality of conductive connectors. The interconnect structure includes at least one dielectric layer and a plurality of first conductive features in the at least one dielectric layer. The redistribution layer structure includes at least one polymer layer and a plurality of second conductive features in the at least one polymer layer, wherein a sidewall of the interconnect structure is substantially flush with a sidewall of the redistribution layer structure. The conductive connectors are electrically connected to one another by the redistribution layer structure and the interconnect structure. The bridge electrically connects the plurality of dies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2020
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Hung Lin, An-Jhih Su, Der-Chyang Yeh, Shih-Guo Shen, Chia-Nan Yuan, Ming-Shih Yeh
  • Patent number: 11217570
    Abstract: A package structure and the manufacturing method thereof are provided. The package structure includes a first package including at least one first semiconductor die encapsulated in an insulating encapsulation and through insulator vias electrically connected to the at least one first semiconductor die, a second package including at least one second semiconductor die and conductive pads electrically connected to the at least one second semiconductor die, and solder joints located between the first package and the second package. The through insulator vias are encapsulated in the insulating encapsulation. The first package and the second package are electrically connected through the solder joints. A maximum size of the solder joints is greater than a maximum size of the through insulator vias measuring along a horizontal direction, and is greater than or substantially equal to a maximum size of the conductive pads measuring along the horizontal direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Wei-Yu Chen, An-Jhih Su, Chi-Hsi Wu, Der-Chyang Yeh, Li-Hsien Huang, Po-Hao Tsai, Ming-Shih Yeh, Ta-Wei Liu
  • 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: 20210358854
    Abstract: A redistribution structure for a semiconductor device and a method of forming the same are provided. The semiconductor device includes a die encapsulated by an encapsulant, the die including a pad, and a connector electrically connected to the pad. The semiconductor device further includes a first via in physical contact with the connector. The first via is laterally offset from the connector by a first non-zero distance in a first direction. The first via has a tapered sidewall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2020
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, An-Jhih Su, Der-Chyang Yeh, Li-Hsien Huang, Ming Shih Yeh
  • Patent number: 11177142
    Abstract: A method includes attaching a first die and a second die to a carrier; forming a molding material between the first die and second die; and forming a redistribution structure over the first die, the second die and the molding material, the redistribution structure includes a first redistribution region; a second redistribution region; and a dicing region between the first redistribution region and the second redistribution region. The method further includes forming a first opening and a second opening in the dicing region, the first opening and the second opening extending through the redistribution structure and exposing the molding material; and separating the first die and the second die by cutting through a portion of the molding material aligned with the dicing region from a second side of the molding material toward the first side of the molding material, the second side opposing the first side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Li-Hsien Huang, Yueh-Ting Lin, An-Jhih Su, Ming Shih Yeh, Der-Chyang Yeh
  • Publication number: 20210351117
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor package includes forming an encapsulated semiconductor device and forming a redistribution structure over the encapsulated semiconductor device, where the encapsulated semiconductor device includes a semiconductor device encapsulated by an encapsulating material. Forming the redistribution structure includes forming a first dielectric layer on the encapsulated semiconductor device, and forming a first redistribution circuit layer on the first dielectric layer by a plating process carried out at a current density of substantially 4˜6 amperes per square decimeter, where the first dielectric layer comprises a first via opening. An upper surface of the first redistribution circuit layer filling the first via opening is substantially coplanar with an upper surface of the rest of the first redistribution circuit layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Li-Hsien Huang, An-Jhih Su, Der-Chyang Yeh, Hua-Wei Tseng, Chiang Lin, Ming-Shih Yeh
  • Publication number: 20210343626
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a device includes: an integrated circuit die; a first dielectric layer over the integrated circuit die; a first metallization pattern extending through the first dielectric layer to electrically connect to the integrated circuit die; a second dielectric layer over the first metallization pattern; an under bump metallurgy extending through the second dielectric layer; a third dielectric layer over the second dielectric layer and portions of the under bump metallurgy; a conductive ring sealing an interface of the third dielectric layer and the under bump metallurgy; and a conductive connector extending through the center of the conductive ring, the conductive connector electrically connected to the under bump metallurgy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: Wei-Yu Chen, An-Jhih Su, Der-Chyang Yeh, Li-Hsien Huang, Ming Shih Yeh
  • Patent number: 11145633
    Abstract: A semiconductor package and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The semiconductor package includes a semiconductor die an insulating encapsulation laterally covering the semiconductor die. The semiconductor die includes a semiconductor substrate, a plurality of conductive pads distributed over the semiconductor substrate, a plurality of conductive vias disposed on and electrically connected to the conductive pads, and a dielectric layer disposed over the semiconductor substrate and spaced the conductive vias apart from one another. A sidewall of the dielectric layer extends along sidewalls of the conductive vias, the conductive vias are recessed from a top surface of the dielectric layer, and a sloped surface of the dielectric layer is connected to the top surface of the dielectric layer and the sidewall of the dielectric layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Wei-Yu Chen, An-Jhih Su, Li-Hsien Huang, Tien-Chung Yang, Ming-Shih Yeh