Patents by Inventor Norio Okabe
Norio Okabe 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).
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Patent number: 7202570Abstract: A semiconductor device having a superior connection reliability is obtained by providing a buffer body for absorbing the difference of thermal expansion between the mounting substrate and the semiconductor element in a semiconductor package structure, even if an organic material is used for the mounting substrate. A film material is used as the body for buffering the thermal stress generated by the difference in thermal expansion between the mounting substrate and the semiconductor element. The film material has modulus of elasticity of at least 1 MPa in the reflow temperature range (200–250° C.).Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2003Date of Patent: April 10, 2007Assignee: Renesas Technology Corp.Inventors: Akira Nagai, Shuji Eguchi, Masahiko Ogino, Masanori Segawa, Toshiak Ishii, Nobutake Tsuyuno, Hiroyoshi Kokaku, Rie Hattori, Makoto Morishima, Ichiro Anjoh, Kunihiro Tsubosaki, Chuichi Miyazaki, Makoto Kitano, Mamoru Mita, Norio Okabe
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Patent number: 7038325Abstract: In a semiconductor device having a three-layered buffer layer comprising core layer 1 having interconnected foams such as a three-dimensional reticular structure and adhesive layers 2 provided on both sides of the core layer as a stress buffer layer between semiconductor chip 5 and wiring 4 to lessen a thermal stress generated between the semiconductor device and the package substrate, where a thickness ratio of the core layer 1 to total buffer layer is at least 0.2, the production process can be simplified by using such a buffer layer, thereby improving the mass production capacity and enhancing the package reliability.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2004Date of Patent: May 2, 2006Assignees: Hitachi Cable, Ltd., Renesas Technology Corp.Inventors: Masahiko Ogino, Shuji Eguchi, Akira Nagai, Takumi Ueno, Masanori Segawa, Hiroyoshi Kokaku, Toshiaki Ishii, Ichiro Anjoh, Asao Nishimura, Chuichi Miyazaki, Mamoru Mita, Norio Okabe
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Publication number: 20040224149Abstract: The object of the present invention is provide a semiconductor device in semiconductor package configuration, characterized by excellent connection reliability ensured by incorporating a buffer for absorbing differences in thermal expansion rate between a mounting substrate and a semiconductor element even when an organic material is used for a mounting substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2003Publication date: November 11, 2004Inventors: Akira Nagai, Shuji Eguchi, Masahiko Ogino, Masanori Segawa, Toshiak Ishii, Nobutake Tsuyuno, Hiroyoshi Kokaku, Rie Hattori, Makoto Morishima, Ichiro Anjoh, Kunihiro Tsubosaki, Chuichi Miyazaki, Makoto Kitano, Mamoru Mita, Norio Okabe
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Publication number: 20040195702Abstract: In a semiconductor device having a three-layered buffer layer comprising core layer 1 having interconnected foams such as a three-dimensional reticular structure and adhesive layers 2 provided on both sides of the core layer as a stress buffer layer between semiconductor chip 5 and wiring 4 to lessen a thermal stress generated between the semiconductor device and the package substrate, where a thickness ratio of the core layer 1 to total buffer layer is at least 0.2, the production process can be simplified by using such a buffer layer, thereby improving the mass production capacity and enhancing the package reliability.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2004Publication date: October 7, 2004Inventors: Masahiko Ogino, Shuji Eguchi, Akira Nagai, Takumi Ueno, Masanori Segawa, Hiroyoshi Kokaku, Toshiaki Ishii, Ichiro Anjoh, Asao Nishimura, Chuichi Miyazaki, Mamoru Mita, Norio Okabe
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Patent number: 6791194Abstract: A semiconductor device having a superior connection reliability is obtained by providing a buffer body for absorbing the difference of thermal expansion between the mounting substrate and the semiconductor element in a semiconductor package structure, even if an organic material is used for mounting substrate. A film material is used as the body for buffering the thermal stress generated by the difference in thermal expansion between the mounting substrate and the semiconductor element. The film material has modulus of elasticity of at least 1 MPa in the reflow temperature range (200-250° C.).Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2000Date of Patent: September 14, 2004Assignees: Hitachi, Ltd., Hitachi Cable, Ltd.Inventors: Akira Nagai, Shuji Eguchi, Masahiko Ogino, Masanori Segawa, Toshiak Ishii, Nobutake Tsuyuno, Hiroyoshi Kokaku, Rie Hattori, Makoto Morishima, Ichiro Anjoh, Kunihiro Tsubosaki, Chuichi Miyazaki, Makoto Kitano, Mamoru Mita, Norio Okabe
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Patent number: 6506627Abstract: A structure of a semiconductor device of a chip scale package structure is provided. In the semiconductor device, the limitation to size reduction due to the bonding tool is small and the bonding pitch of the semiconductor chip can be reduced to 100 &mgr;m or less, and the chip shrink technique of a technique for lowering the cost can be employed and in connection with this compatibility among packages can be kept.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2000Date of Patent: January 14, 2003Assignee: Hitachi Cable, Ltd.Inventors: Gen Murakamz, Mamoru Mita, Norio Okabe, Yasuharu Kameyama
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Publication number: 20020160185Abstract: A semiconductor device having a superior connection reliability is obtained by providing a buffer body for absorbing the difference of thermal expansion between the mounting substrate and the semiconductor element in a semiconductor package structure, even if an organic material is used for the mounting substrate. A film material is used as the body for buffering the thermal stress generated by the difference in thermal expansion between the mounting substrate and the semiconductor element. The film material has modulus of elasticity of at least 1 MPa in the reflow temperature range (200-250° C.).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2002Publication date: October 31, 2002Inventors: Akira Nagai, Shuji Eguchi, Masahiko Ogino, Masanori Segawa, Toshiak Ishii, Nobutake Tsuyuno, Hiroyoshi Kokaku, Rie Hattori, Makoto Morishima, Ichiro Anjoh, Kunihiro Tsubosaki, Chuichi Miyazaki, Makoto Kitano, Mamoru Mita, Norio Okabe
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Publication number: 20020158343Abstract: In a semiconductor device having a three-layered buffer layer comprising core layer 1 having interconnected foams such as a three-dimensional reticular structure and adhesive layers 2 proved on both sides of the core layer as a stress buffer layer between semiconductor chip 5 and wiring 4 to lessen a thermal stress generated between the semiconductor device and the package substrate, where a thickness ratio of core layer 1 to total buffer layer is at least 0.2, the production process can be simplified by using such a buffer layer, thereby improving the mass production capacity and enhancing the package reliability.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2002Publication date: October 31, 2002Inventors: Masahiko Ogino, Shuji Eguchi, Akira Nagai, Takumi Ueno, Masanori Segawa, Hiroyoshi Kokaku, Toshiaki Ishii, Ichiro Anjoh, Asao Nishimura, Chuichi Miyazaki, Mamoru Mita, Norio Okabe
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Patent number: 6433440Abstract: In a semiconductor device having a three-layered buffer layer comprising core layer 1 having interconnected foams such as a three-dimensional reticular structure and adhesive layers 2 provided on both sides of the core layer as a stress buffer layer between semiconductor chip 5 and wiring 4 to lessen a thermal stress generated between the semiconductor device and the package substrate, where a thickness ratio of core layer 1 to total buffer layer is at least 0.2, the production process can be simplified by using such a buffer layer, thereby improving the mass production capacity and enhancing the package reliability.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 1998Date of Patent: August 13, 2002Assignees: Hitachi, Ltd., Hitachi Cable, Ltd.Inventors: Masahiko Ogino, Shuji Eguchi, Akira Nagai, Takumi Ueno, Masanori Segawa, Hiroyoshi Kokaku, Toshiaki Ishii, Ichiro Anjoh, Asao Nishimura, Chuichi Miyazaki, Mamoru Mita, Norio Okabe
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Patent number: 6376916Abstract: A semiconductor chip is mounted on a tape carrier by interposing an elastmer layer therebetween, so that thermal stress caused by a difference of thermal expansion coefficients of the semiconductor chip and the tape carrier is relieved. The tape carrier is structured by an insulating film and a plurality of leads formed on the insulating film. The insulating film has an opening for bonding the plurality of leads to the electrodes of the semiconductor chip, and the elastmer layer comprises first and second elastmer layers provided on the opposite sides of the opening to be separated around at least one end of the opening. The opening may be divided into a plurality of openings, in each of which a corresponding one or some of connected portions of the plurality of leads and the electrodes of the semiconductor chip are positioned, and sealing resins are filled in the plurality of openings to seal the connected portions.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2000Date of Patent: April 23, 2002Assignee: Hitachi Cable, Ltd.Inventors: Masayuki Hosono, Norio Okabe, Yasuharu Kameyama
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Publication number: 20020030248Abstract: “”-shaped slits and linking portions are previously provided so as to surround a semiconductor chip-mounting region in a TAB tape. A semiconductor chip is applied onto the semiconductor chip-mounting region. The semiconductor chip in its electrode pad is connected by bonding to the TAB tape in its inner lead. The bonded connection is subjected to plastic molding. Solder balls are provided on the backside of the TAB tape in its portion corresponding to the semiconductor chip-mounting portion. Thereafter, the package portion is cut off at the cutting position in the linking portion of the slits. By virtue of the above constitution, highly reliable BGA type semiconductor devices can be produced while reducing the thickness and reducing the size.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2001Publication date: March 14, 2002Applicant: Hitachi Cable, Ltd.Inventors: Takumi Sato, Norio Okabe, Yasuharu Kameyama, Masahiko Saito
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Patent number: 6353259Abstract: “”-shaped slits and linking portions are previously provided so as to surround a semiconductor chip-mounting region in a TAB tape. A semiconductor chip is applied onto the semiconductor chip-mounting region. The semiconductor chip in its electrode pad is connected by bonding to the TAB tape in its inner lead. The bonded connection is subjected to plastic molding. Solder balls are provided on the backside of the TAB tape in its portion corresponding to the semiconductor chip-mounting portion. Thereafter, the package portion is cut off at the cutting position in the linking portion of the slits. By virtue of the above constitution, highly reliable BGA type semiconductor devices can be produced while reducing the thickness and reducing the size.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 1999Date of Patent: March 5, 2002Assignee: Hitachi Cable, Ltd.Inventors: Takumi Sato, Norio Okabe, Yasuharu Kameyama, Masahiko Saito
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Patent number: 6323058Abstract: A structure of a semiconductor device of a CSP structure is provided. In the semiconductor device, the limitation by the bonding tool is small and the bonding pitch of the semiconductor chip can be reduced to 100 &mgr;m or less, and the chip shrink technique of a technique for lowering the cost can be employed and in connection with this, compatibility among packages can be kept.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 1998Date of Patent: November 27, 2001Assignee: Hitachi Cable Ltd.Inventors: Gen Murakamz, Mamoru Mita, Norio Okabe, Yasuharu Kameyama
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Patent number: 6281570Abstract: A tape carrier is constituted comprising land 12 for solder ball, formed in a predetermined pattern on insulating film 7 having device hole 10 formed in the middle, leads 9 to be connected to a semiconductor chip, plating power-feeding lead 13 having one end connected to lead 9 and formed on insulating film 7, and easily-broken part 19 provided in the middle of the power-feeding leads. A semiconductor device is constituted wherein tape carrier 2 is provided with plating power-feeding lead 13 formed on insulating film 7, one end of which is drawn out of insulating film 7, the other end being connected to leads 9, and plating power-feeding lead 13 is disconnected from the leads when semiconductor chip 1 is installed. Thus, a tape carrier for BGA which is manufactured easily, capable of achieving higher density of wiring in the wiring pattern, improved in water-resistance and reliability, and a semiconductor device using the same are provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2000Date of Patent: August 28, 2001Assignee: Hitachi Cable, Ltd.Inventors: Yasuharu Kameyama, Norio Okabe
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Patent number: 6114753Abstract: A semiconductor device having a superior connection reliability is obtained by providing a buffer body for absorbing the difference of thermal expansion between the mounting substrate and the semiconductor element in a semiconductor package structure, even if an organic material is used for the mounting substrate. A film material is used as the body for buffering the thermal stress generated by the difference in thermal expansion between the mounting substrate and the semiconductor element. The film material has modulus of elasticity of at least 1 MPa in the reflow temperature range (200-250.degree. C.).Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 1997Date of Patent: September 5, 2000Assignees: Hitachi, Ltd., Hitachi Cable, Ltd.Inventors: Akira Nagai, Shuji Eguchi, Masahiko Ogino, Masanori Segawa, Toshiak Ishii, Nobutake Tsuyuno, Hiroyoshi Kokaku, Rie Hattori, Makoto Morishima, Ichiro Anjoh, Kunihiro Tsubosaki, Chuichi Miyazaki, Makoto Kitano, Mamoru Mita, Norio Okabe
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Patent number: 6031292Abstract: A substrate 1 of a insulating resin material is provided with a semiconductor chip 2 in the center of the substrate 1 and a lot of fine studs are filled in the substrate 1 around the chip 2. A bonding pad 13 and a land 14 are formed on both end planes of each stud 12 by silver plating. The length of the stud 12 is determined so that the plane of the land 14 and the back side plane of the substrate are approximately co-planar, but it may be longer. The substrate 1 including the studs 12 having the bonding pad 12 and the land 14 is defined as an interposer 15.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 1997Date of Patent: February 29, 2000Assignee: Hitachi Cable, Ltd.Inventors: Gen Murakami, Mamoru Mita, Toyohiko Kumakura, Norio Okabe, Katsuji Komatsu, Shoji Shinzawa
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Patent number: 5866948Abstract: A substrate 1 of a insulating resin material is provided with a semiconductor chip 2 in the center of the substrate 1 and a lot of fine studs are filled in the substrate 1 around the chip 2. A bonding pad 13 and a land 14 are formed on both end planes of each stud 12 by silver plating. The length of the stud 12 is determined so that the plane of the land 14 and the back side plane of the substrate are approximately co-planar, but it may be longer. The substrate 1 including the studs 12 having the bonding pad 12 and the land 14 is defined as an interposer 15.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 1996Date of Patent: February 2, 1999Assignee: Hitachi Cable, Ltd.Inventors: Gen Murakami, Mamoru Mita, Toyohiko Kumakura, Norio Okabe, Katsuji Komatsu, Shoji Shinzawa
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Patent number: 5837154Abstract: A method of manufacturing a double-sided circuit tape carrier comprising an insulating film like a polyimide tape, circuit wiring patterns on both sides thereof, and via holes through which at least a part of the circuit wiring patterns on both sides are electrically connected with each other. A copper thin film is patterned by photoetching. Via holes are formed through the insulating film by irradiating a laser beam by using the patterned copper thin film as a mask. Then, a conductive layer of a graphite conductive thin film and a copper plating layer is formed. The copper thin film is patterned by photoetching forming a chip hole and an outer lead hole through the insulating film by irradiating a laser beam. Finally, one of the copper thin films is patterned by photoetching to form circuit wiring pattern.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 1997Date of Patent: November 17, 1998Assignee: Hitachi Cable, Ltd.Inventors: Norio Okabe, Yasuharu Kameyama, Katsutoshi Taga, Takayuki Sato, Mamoru Mita, Hiroki Tanaka, Hiroshi Ishikawa
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Patent number: D567125Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2006Date of Patent: April 22, 2008Assignee: Nipro CorporationInventors: Norio Okabe, Hiroshi Yoshida, Naohiro Atsumi