Patents by Inventor S. Derek Hinkle

S. Derek Hinkle 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: 7321160
    Abstract: A multi-part lead frame semiconductor device assembly is disclosed including a die bonded to a die paddle. A second lead frame including leads is superimposed and bonded onto the first lead frame. Also disclosed is a method for fabricating the multi-part lead frame semiconductor device assembly which utilizes equipment designed for single lead frame processing. If desired, the materials for the multi-part lead frame may be dissimilar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2008
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: S. Derek Hinkle, Jerry M. Brooks, David J. Corisis
  • Patent number: 7199464
    Abstract: Semiconductor device structures include protective layers that are formed from healable or healed materials. The healable materials are configured to eliminate cracks and delamination, including singulation-induced cracks and delamination. The protective layers may be formed by applying a layer of protective material to surfaces of semiconductor device components that are carried by a fabrication substrate. The layer of protective material is then severed and the fabrication substrate is at least partially severed. Cracks and delaminated regions that are formed during severing are then healed. If a curable polymer is employed as the protective material, it may be partially cured before severing is effected, then self-healed before being fully cured. Alternatively, a thermoplastic material may be used as the protective material, with healing being effected by heating at least regions of the thermoplastic material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Shijian Luo, Tongbi Jiang, S. Derek Hinkle
  • Patent number: 6946722
    Abstract: A multi-part lead frame semiconductor device assembly is disclosed including a die bonded to a die paddle. A second lead frame including leads is superimposed and bonded onto the first lead frame. Also disclosed is a method for fabricating the multi-part lead frame semiconductor device assembly which utilizes equipment designed for single lead frame processing. If desired, the materials for the multi-part lead frame may be dissimilar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: S. Derek Hinkle, Jerry M. Brooks, David J. Corisis
  • Patent number: 6902952
    Abstract: A multi-part lead frame die assembly is disclosed including a die bonded to a die paddle. A second lead frame including leads is superimposed and bonded onto the first lead frame. Also disclosed is a method for fabricating the multi-part lead frame assembly which utilizes equipment designed for single lead frame processing. If desired, the materials for the multi-part lead frame may be dissimilar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: S. Derek Hinkle, Jerry M. Brooks, David J. Corisis
  • Patent number: 6885108
    Abstract: A method for forming protective layers on a plurality of semiconductor device components carried by a fabrication substrate includes applying a layer of protective material to surfaces of the semiconductor device components. The layer of protective material is then severed and the fabrication substrate is at least partially severed. Cracks and delaminated regions that are formed during severing are then healed. The protective material may be applied as a preformed sheet or in a liquid form, then at least partially cured or hardened. If a curable polymer is employed as the protective material, it may be partially cured before severing is effected, then self-healed before being fully cured. Alternatively, a thermoplastic material may be used as the protective material, with healing being effected by heating at least regions of the thermoplastic material. Semiconductor device components, including chip-scale packages, which are formed by the method are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2005
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Shijian Luo, Tongbi Jiang, S. Derek Hinkle
  • Publication number: 20040198023
    Abstract: A method for forming protective layers on a plurality of semiconductor device components carried by a fabrication substrate includes applying a layer of protective material to surfaces of the semiconductor device components. The layer of protective material is then severed and the fabrication substrate is at least partially severed. Cracks and delaminated regions that are formed during severing are then healed. The protective material may be applied as a preformed sheet or in a liquid form, then at least partially cured or hardened. If a curable polymer is employed as the protective material, it may be partially cured before severing is effected, then self-healed before being fully cured. Alternatively, a thermoplastic material may be used as the protective material, with healing being effected by heating at least regions of the thermoplastic material. Semiconductor device components, including chip-scale packages, which are formed by the method are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2004
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Inventors: Shijian Luo, Tongbi Jiang, S. Derek Hinkle
  • Publication number: 20040183210
    Abstract: A method for forming protective layers on a plurality of semiconductor device components carried by a fabrication substrate includes applying a layer of protective material to surfaces of the semiconductor device components. The layer of protective material is then severed and the fabrication substrate is at least partially severed. Cracks and delaminated regions that are formed during severing are then healed. The protective material may be applied as a preformed sheet or in a liquid form, then at least partially cured or hardened. If a curable polymer is employed as the protective material, it may be partially cured before severing is effected, then self-healed before being fully cured. Alternatively, a thermoplastic material may be used as the protective material, with healing being effected by heating at least regions of the thermoplastic material. Semiconductor device components, including chip-scale packages, which are formed by the method are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2003
    Publication date: September 23, 2004
    Inventors: Shijian Luo, Tongbi Jiang, S. Derek Hinkle
  • Publication number: 20030205790
    Abstract: A multi-part lead frame die assembly is disclosed including a die bonded to a die paddle. A second lead frame including leads is superimposed and bonded onto the first lead frame. Also disclosed is a method for fabricating the multi-part lead frame assembly which utilizes equipment designed for single lead frame processing. If desired, the materials for the multi-part lead frame may be dissimilar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2003
    Publication date: November 6, 2003
    Inventors: S. Derek Hinkle, Jerry M. Brooks, David J. Corisis
  • Patent number: 6570244
    Abstract: A multi-part lead frame die assembly is disclosed including a die bonded to a die paddle. A second lead frame including leads is superimposed and bonded onto the first lead frame. Also disclosed is a method for fabricating the multi-part lead frame assembly which utilizes equipment designed for single lead frame processing. If desired, the materials for the multi-part lead frame may be dissimilar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2003
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: S. Derek Hinkle, Jerry M. Brooks, David J. Corisis
  • Publication number: 20020076857
    Abstract: A multi-part lead frame die assembly is disclosed including a die bonded to a die paddle. A second lead frame including leads is superimposed and bonded onto the first lead frame. Also disclosed is a method for fabricating the multi-part lead frame assembly which utilizes equipment designed for single lead frame processing. If desired, the materials for the multi-part lead frame may be dissimilar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2002
    Publication date: June 20, 2002
    Inventors: S. Derek Hinkle, Jerry M. Brooks, David J. Corisis
  • Patent number: 6362022
    Abstract: A multi-part lead frame die assembly is disclosed including a die bonded to a die paddle. A second lead frame including leads is superimposed and bonded onto the first lead frame. Also disclosed is a method for fabricating the multi-part lead frame assembly which utilizes equipment designed for single lead frame processing. If desired, the materials for the multi-part lead frame may be dissimilar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2002
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: S. Derek Hinkle, Jerry M. Brooks, David J. Corisis
  • Patent number: 6140154
    Abstract: A multi-part lead frame die assembly is disclosed including a die bonded to a die paddle. A second lead frame including leads is superimposed and bonded onto the first lead frame. Also disclosed is a method for fabricating the multi-part lead frame assembly which utilizes equipment designed for single lead frame processing. If desired, the materials for the multi-part lead frame may be dissimilar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2000
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: S. Derek Hinkle, Jerry M. Brooks, David J. Corisis
  • Patent number: 6072228
    Abstract: A multi-leadframe die assembly is disclosed including a die bonded to a die paddle. A second lead frame including leads is superimposed and bonded onto the first lead frame. Also disclosed is a method for fabricating the multi part lead frame assembly which utilizes equipment designed for single lead frame processing. If desired, the materials for the multi part lead frame may be dissimilar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2000
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: S. Derek Hinkle, Jerry M. Brooks, David J. Corisis