Patents by Inventor Po-Yao Lin

Po-Yao Lin 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: 11728233
    Abstract: A method for forming a chip package structure is provided. The method includes disposing a first chip structure and a second chip structure over a wiring substrate. The first chip structure is spaced apart from the second chip structure by a gap. The method includes disposing a ring structure over the wiring substrate. The ring structure has a first opening, the first chip structure and the second chip structure are in the first opening, the first opening has a first inner wall, the first inner wall has a first recess, and the gap extends toward the first recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shu-Shen Yeh, Po-Yao Lin, Shin-Puu Jeng, Po-Chen Lai, Kuang-Chun Lee, Che-Chia Yang, Chin-Hua Wang, Yi-Hang Lin
  • Patent number: 11728256
    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: June 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    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: 20230253344
    Abstract: A package structure is provided. The package structure includes a substrate and a chip-containing structure bonded to the substrate. The package structure also includes a warpage-control element attached to the substrate. The warpage-control element has a protruding portion extending into the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2023
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Sheng LIN, Chien-Hung CHEN, Po-Chen LAI, Po-Yao LIN, Shin-Puu JENG
  • Publication number: 20230253303
    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: April 18, 2023
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Inventors: Chia-Kuei Hsu, Ming-Chih Yew, Po-Chen Lai, Shu-Shen Yeh, Po-Yao Lin, Shin-Puu Jeng
  • Patent number: 11721643
    Abstract: A package structure is provided. The package structure includes a redistribution structure and a semiconductor die over the redistribution structure, and bonding elements below the redistribution structure. The semiconductor die has a first sidewall and a second sidewall connected to each other. The bonding elements include a first row of bonding elements and a second row of bonding elements. In a plan view, the second row of bonding elements is arranged between the first row of bonding elements and an extending line of the second sidewall. A minimum distance between the second row of bonding elements and the first sidewall is greater than the minimum distance between the first row of bonding elements and the first sidewall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Po-Chen Lai, Chin-Hua Wang, Ming-Chih Yew, Che-Chia Yang, Shu-Shen Yeh, Po-Yao Lin, Shin-Puu Jeng
  • Patent number: 11721644
    Abstract: A semiconductor package and a method of forming the same are provided. The semiconductor package includes a package substrate and a semiconductor device mounted on the surface of the package substrate. A first ring is disposed over the surface of the package substrate and surrounds the semiconductor device. A second ring is disposed over the top surface of the first ring. Also, a protruding part and a matching recessed part are formed on the top surface of the first ring and the bottom surface of the second ring, respectively. The protruding part extends into and engages with the recessed part to connect the first ring and the second ring. An adhesive layer is disposed between the surface of the package substrate and the bottom surface of the first ring for attaching the first ring and the overlying second ring to the package substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chien Hung Chen, Shu-Shen Yeh, Po-Chen Lai, Po-Yao Lin, Shin-Puu Jeng
  • Patent number: 11715731
    Abstract: Provided are a package structure and a method of forming the same. The package structure includes a first tier, a second tier, and a third tier. The first tier includes an interposer. The second tier is disposed on the first tier and includes a bottom die. The third tier is disposed on the second tier and includes a plurality of first dies and at least one second die. The at least one second die is disposed between the plurality of first dies. The plurality of first dies are electrically connected to the bottom die by a plurality of first connectors to form a signal path, the plurality of first dies are electrically connected to the interposer by a plurality of second connectors to form a power path, and the plurality of first connectors are closer to the at least one second die than the plurality of second connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Po-Yao Lin, Shu-Shen Yeh, Chin-Hua Wang, Yu-Sheng Lin, Shin-Puu Jeng
  • Patent number: 11705406
    Abstract: A package structure is provided. The package structure includes a redistribution structure and a first semiconductor die over the redistribution structure. The package structure also includes a wall structure laterally surrounding the first semiconductor die and the wall structure includes a plurality of partitions separated from one another. The package structure also includes an underfill material between the wall structure and the first semiconductor die. The package structure also includes a molding compound encapsulating the wall structure and the underfill material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Po-Chen Lai, Chin-Hua Wang, Ming-Chih Yew, Li-Ling Liao, Tsung-Yen Lee, Po-Yao Lin, Shin-Puu Jeng
  • Patent number: 11705420
    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: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Tsung-Yen Lee, Chia-Kuei Hsu, Shang-Lun Tsai, Ming-Chih Yew, Po-Yao Lin
  • Publication number: 20230223328
    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: March 14, 2023
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Inventors: Li-Ling Liao, Ming-Chih Yew, Chia-Kuei Hsu, Shu-Shen Yeh, Po-Yao Lin, Shin-Puu Jeng
  • Publication number: 20230223360
    Abstract: A package structure is provided. The package structure includes a reinforced plate and multiple conductive structures penetrating through the reinforced plate. The package structure also includes a redistribution structure over the reinforced plate. The redistribution structure has multiple polymer-containing layers and multiple conductive features. The package structure further includes multiple chip structures bonded to the redistribution structure through multiple solder bumps. In addition, the package structure includes a protective layer surrounding the chip structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2023
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Inventors: Shin-Puu JENG, Po-Yao LIN, Shuo-Mao CHEN, Chia-Hsiang LIN
  • Patent number: 11699631
    Abstract: Semiconductor device includes circuit substrate, first semiconductor die, thermal interface material, package lid. First semiconductor die is disposed on and electrically connected to circuit substrate. Thermal interface material is disposed on first semiconductor die at opposite side of first semiconductor die with respect to circuit substrate. Package lid extends over first semiconductor die and is bonded to the circuit substrate. Package lid includes roof, footing, and island. Roof extends along first direction and second direction perpendicular to first direction. Footing is disposed at peripheral edge of roof and protrudes from roof towards circuit substrate along third direction perpendicular to first direction and second direction. Island protrudes from roof towards circuit substrate and contacts thermal interface material on first semiconductor die. Island is disconnected from footing along second direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Shu-Shen Yeh, Po-Yao Lin, Hui-Chang Yu, Shyue-Ter Leu, Shin-Puu Jeng
  • Patent number: 11699668
    Abstract: A semiconductor device package and a method of forming the same are provided. The semiconductor device package includes a substrate, an electronic component, a ring structure, and an adhesive layer. The electronic component is located over a first surface of the substrate. The ring structure is located over the first surface of the substrate and surrounding the electronic component. The ring structure has a bottom surface facing the first surface of the substrate and a top surface opposite the bottom surface. The ring structure includes a plurality of side parts and a plurality of corner parts recessed from the top surface and thinner than the side parts. Any two of the corner parts are separated from one another by one of the side parts. The adhesive layer is interposed between the bottom surface of the ring structure and the first surface of the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Shu-Shen Yeh, Che-Chia Yang, Chia-Kuei Hsu, Ming-Chih Yew, Po-Yao Lin, Shin-Puu Jeng
  • Patent number: 11694974
    Abstract: Structures and formation methods of a chip package structure are provided. The chip package structure includes a semiconductor die bonded over an interposer substrate. The chip package structure also includes a warpage release layer structure. The warpage release layer structure includes an organic material layer and an overlying high coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) material layer with a CTE that is substantially equal to or greater than 9 ppm/° C. The organic material layer is in direct contact with the upper surface of the semiconductor die, and the overlying high CTE material layer covers the upper surface of the semiconductor die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Chin-Hua Wang, Kuang-Chun Lee, Shu-Shen Yeh, Tsung-Yen Lee, Po-Yao Lin, Shin-Puu Jeng
  • Patent number: 11694941
    Abstract: A semiconductor die package and a method of forming the same are provided. The semiconductor die package includes a package substrate, an interposer substrate over the package substrate, semiconductor dies over the interposer substrate, and an underfill element over the interposer substrate and between the semiconductor dies and interposer substrate. The semiconductor die package also includes a ring structure and one or more lid structures separated from the ring structure. The ring structure is coupled to the package substrate to control warpage. The lid structures are coupled to the top surfaces of the semiconductor dies to control warpage and help heat dissipation. In addition, the lid structures define a gap to allow a portion of the underfill element between the adjacent semiconductor dies to be exposed, so that stress concentration on that portion can be avoided or reduced. Accordingly, the reliability of the semiconductor die package is improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Shu-Shen Yeh, Che-Chia Yang, Chia-Kuei Hsu, Ming-Chih Yew, Po-Yao Lin, Shin-Puu Jeng
  • Publication number: 20230207477
    Abstract: A method for forming a chip package structure is provided. The method includes forming a conductive pad over a carrier substrate, forming a substrate layer over the carrier substrate, wherein the conductive pad is embedded in the substrate layer, forming a conductive pillar electrically connected to the conductive pad, disposing a chip in the substrate layer, and forming a molding layer surrounding the chip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    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: 11682602
    Abstract: Semiconductor devices and methods of manufacture which utilize lids in order to constrain thermal expansion during annealing are presented. In some embodiments lids are placed and attached on encapsulant and, in some embodiments, over first semiconductor dies. As such, when heat is applied, and the encapsulant attempts to expand, the lid will work to constrain the expansion, reducing the amount of stress that would otherwise accumulate within the encapsulant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shu-Shen Yeh, Chin-Hua Wang, Chia-Kuei Hsu, Po-Yao Lin, Shin-Puu Jeng
  • Patent number: 11676916
    Abstract: A package structure and a formation method of a package structure are provided. The package structure includes a circuit substrate and a die package bonded to the circuit substrate through bonding structures. The package structure also includes a warpage-control element attached to the circuit substrate. The warpage-control element has a protruding portion extending into the circuit substrate. The warpage-control element has height larger than that of the die package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Sheng Lin, Chien-Hung Chen, Po-Chen Lai, Po-Yao Lin, Shin-Puu Jeng
  • Patent number: 11676826
    Abstract: A semiconductor die package and a method of forming the same are provided. The semiconductor die package includes a package substrate, an interposer substrate over the package substrate, two semiconductor dies over the interposer substrate, and an underfill element formed over the interposer substrate and surrounding the semiconductor dies. A ring structure is disposed over the package substrate and surrounds the semiconductor dies. Recessed parts are recessed from the bottom surface of the ring structure. The recessed parts include multiple first recessed parts arranged in each corner area of the ring structure and two second recessed parts arranged in opposite side areas of the ring structure and aligned with a portion of the underfill element between the semiconductor dies. An adhesive layer is interposed between the bottom surface of the ring structure and the package substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Yu-Sheng Lin, Shu-Shen Yeh, Chin-Hua Wang, Po-Yao Lin, Shin-Puu Jeng
  • Publication number: 20230178465
    Abstract: A manufacturing method of a semiconductor package includes the following steps. A redistribution structure is formed. An encapsulated semiconductor device is provided on a first side of the redistribution structure, wherein the encapsulated semiconductor device comprising a semiconductor device encapsulated by an encapsulating material. A substrate is bonded to a second side of the redistribution structure opposite to the first side. The redistribution structure includes a plurality of vias connected to one another through a plurality of conductive lines and a redistribution line connected to the plurality of vias, and, from a top view, an angle greater than zero is included between adjacent two of the plurality of conductive lines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2023
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chia-Kuei Hsu, Ming-Chih Yew, Shu-Shen Yeh, Po-Yao Lin, Shin-Puu Jeng