Patents by Inventor Sam Z Zhao

Sam Z Zhao 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: 7859101
    Abstract: An electrically and thermally enhanced die-up tape substrate ball grid array (BGA) package and die-up plastic substrate BGA package are described. A substrate that has a first surface and a second surface is provided. The stiffener has a first surface and a second surface. The second stiffener surface is attached to the first substrate surface. An IC die has a first surface and a second surface. The first IC die surface is mounted to the first stiffener surface. A plurality of solder balls is attached to the second substrate surface. In one aspect, a heat spreader is mounted to the second IC die surface. In another aspect, the stiffener is coupled to ground to act as a ground plane. In another aspect, the substrate has a window opening that exposes a portion of the second stiffener surface. The exposed portion of the second stiffener surface is configured to be coupled to a printed circuit board (PCB). In another aspect, a metal ring is attached to the first stiffener surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: Broadcom Corporation
    Inventors: Sam Z Zhao, Reza-ur R Khan
  • Publication number: 20100025810
    Abstract: An integrated circuit package is provided. The integrated circuit package includes a heat sink, a cured silicone thermally conductive adhesive material, and a surface. The adhesive material attaches the heat sink to the surface. The surface is a surface of at least one of a substrate, a surface of an integrated circuit die, or a surface of an encapsulating material of the integrated circuit package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2009
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Applicant: Broadcom Corporation
    Inventors: Sam Z. ZHAO, Reza-ur R. Khan
  • Patent number: 7566591
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses for attaching heat sinks to integrated circuit packages using thermally conductive adhesive materials are described. The adhesive materials can be shaped to conform to surfaces of the integrated circuit package and/or heat sink, prior to hardening, such as by curing the adhesive material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2009
    Assignee: Broadcom Corporation
    Inventors: Sam Z. Zhao, Reza-ur R. Khan
  • Publication number: 20090115048
    Abstract: An integrated circuit (IC) device package is presented. A frame body has opposing first and second surfaces and a central opening that is open at the first and second surfaces. The second frame body surface is mounted to a first stiffener surface. An IC die is mounted to the first stiffener surface within the central opening through the frame body. A planar lid has opposing first and second surfaces. The second lid surface is coupled to the first frame body surface. A first substrate surface is coupled to a second stiffener surface. An array of electrically conductive terminals is coupled to a second substrate surface. The stiffener, frame body, and lid form an enclosure structure substantially enclosing the IC die. The die enclosure spreads heat from the IC die, and shields EMI emanating from and radiating toward the IC die. At least one tab protrudes from the second surface of the frame body. At least one receptacle formed in the first surface of the stiffener corresponding to the at least one tab.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2009
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Applicant: Broadcom Corporation
    Inventors: Sam Z. ZHAO, Reza-ur R. Khan
  • Patent number: 7227256
    Abstract: An electrically and thermally enhanced die-up tape substrate ball grid array (BGA) package and die-up plastic substrate BGA package are described. A substrate that has a first surface and a second surface is provided. The stiffener has a first surface and a second surface. The second stiffener surface is attached to the first substrate surface. An IC die has a first surface and a second surface. The first IC die surface is mounted to the first stiffener surface. A plurality of solder balls is attached to the second substrate surface. In one aspect, a heat spreader is mounted to the second IC die surface. In another aspect, the stiffener is coupled to ground to act as a ground plane. In another aspect, the substrate has a window opening that exposes a portion of the second stiffener surface. The exposed portion of the second stiffener surface is configured to be coupled to a printed circuit board (PCB). In another aspect, a metal ring is attached to the first stiffener surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: Broadcom Corporation
    Inventors: Sam Z Zhao, Reza-ur R Khan
  • Patent number: 7102225
    Abstract: An electrically and thermally enhanced die-up tape substrate ball grid array (BGA) package and die-up plastic substrate BGA package are described. A substrate that has a first surface and a second surface is provided. The stiffener has a first surface and a second surface. The second stiffener surface is attached to the first substrate surface. An IC die has a first surface and a second surface. The first IC die surface is mounted to the first stiffener surface. A plurality of solder balls is attached to the second substrate surface. In one aspect, a heat spreader is mounted to the second IC die surface. In another aspect, the stiffener is coupled to ground to act as a ground plane. In another aspect, the substrate has a window opening that exposes a portion of the second stiffener surface. The exposed portion of the second stiffener surface is configured to be coupled to a printed circuit board (PCB). In another aspect, a metal ring is attached to the first stiffener surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Assignee: Broadcom Corporation
    Inventors: Reza-ur R Khan, Sam Z Zhao, Brent Bacher
  • Patent number: 7038312
    Abstract: An electrically and thermally enhanced die-up tape substrate ball grid array (BGA) package and die-up plastic substrate BGA package are described. A substrate that has a first surface and a second surface is provided. The stiffener has a first surface and a second surface. The second stiffener surface is attached to the first substrate surface. An IC die has a first surface and a second surface. The first IC die surface is mounted to the first stiffener surface. A plurality of solder balls is attached to the second substrate surface. In one aspect, a heat spreader is mounted to the second IC die surface. In another aspect, the stiffener is coupled to ground to act as a ground plane. In another aspect, the substrate has a window opening that exposes a portion of the second stiffener surface. The exposed portion of the second stiffener surface is configured to be coupled to a printed circuit board (PCB). In another aspect, a metal ring is attached to the first stiffener surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: BROADCOM Corporation
    Inventors: Reza-ur R Khan, Sam Z Zhao, Brent Bacher
  • Publication number: 20030179556
    Abstract: An electrically and thermally enhanced die-up ball grid array (BGA) package is described. An integrated circuit (IC) package includes a first substrate, a second substrate, and a stiffener. A surface of the first substrate is attached to a first surface of the stiffener. A surface of the second substrate is attached to a second surface of the stiffener. An IC die may be attached to a second surface of the second substrate or to the second surface of the stiffener. Additional electronic devices may be attached to the second surface of the second substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2002
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Applicant: Broadcom Corporation
    Inventors: Sam Z. Zhao, Reza-ur R. Khan, Imtiaz Chaudhry
  • Publication number: 20020190361
    Abstract: An electrically and thermally enhanced die-up tape substrate ball grid array (BGA) package and die-up plastic substrate BGA package are described. A substrate that has a first surface and a second surface is provided. The stiffener has a first surface and a second surface. The second stiffener surface is attached to the first substrate surface. An IC die has a first surface and a second surface. The first IC die surface is mounted to the first stiffener surface. A plurality of solder balls is attached to the second substrate surface. In one aspect, a heat spreader is mounted to the second IC die surface. In another aspect, the stiffener is coupled to ground to act as a ground plane. In another aspect, the substrate has a window opening that exposes a portion of the second stiffener surface. The exposed portion of the second stiffener surface is configured to be coupled to a printed circuit board (PCB). In another aspect, a metal ring is attached to the first stiffener surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2002
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Inventors: Sam Z. Zhao, Reza-ur R. Khan
  • Publication number: 20020190362
    Abstract: An electrically and thermally enhanced die-up tape substrate ball grid array (BGA) package and die-up plastic substrate BGA package are described. A substrate that has a first surface and a second surface is provided. The stiffener has a first surface and a second surface. The second stiffener surface is attached to the first substrate surface. An IC die has a first surface and a second surface. The first IC die surface is mounted to the first stiffener surface. A plurality of solder balls is attached to the second substrate surface. In one aspect, a heat spreader is mounted to the second IC die surface. In another aspect, the stiffener is coupled to ground to act as a ground plane. In another aspect, the substrate has a window opening that exposes a portion of the second stiffener surface. The exposed portion of the second stiffener surface is configured to be coupled to a printed circuit board (PCB). In another aspect, a metal ring is attached to the first stiffener surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2002
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Inventors: Reza-ur R. Khan, Sam Z. Zhao, Brent Bacher
  • Publication number: 20020185750
    Abstract: An electrically and thermally enhanced die-up tape substrate ball grid array (BGA) package and die-up plastic substrate BGA package are described. A substrate that has a first surface and a second surface is provided. The stiffener has a first surface and a second surface. The second stiffener surface is attached to the first substrate surface. An IC die has a first surface and a second surface. The first IC die surface is mounted to the first stiffener surface. A plurality of solder balls is attached to the second substrate surface. In one aspect, a heat spreader is mounted to the second IC die surface. In another aspect, the stiffener is coupled to ground to act as a ground plane. In another aspect, the substrate has a window opening that exposes a portion of the second stiffener surface. The exposed portion of the second stiffener surface is configured to be coupled to a printed circuit board (PCB). In another aspect, a metal ring is attached to the first stiffener surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2002
    Publication date: December 12, 2002
    Inventors: Reza-Ur R. Khan, Sam Z. Zhao, Brent Bacher