Patents by Inventor Shi Liu

Shi Liu 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: 20230085696
    Abstract: A system and method for forming a semiconductor die contact structure is disclosed. An embodiment comprises a top level metal contact, such as copper, with a thickness large enough to act as a buffer for underlying low-k, extremely low-k, or ultra low-k dielectric layers. A contact pad or post-passivation interconnect may be formed over the top level metal contact, and a copper pillar or solder bump may be formed to be in electrical connection with the top level metal contact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventors: Chung-Shi Liu, Chen-Hua Yu
  • Patent number: 11602056
    Abstract: Circuit board includes conductive plate, core dielectric layer, metallization layer, first build-up stack, second build-up stack. Conductive plate has channels extending from top surface to bottom surface. Core dielectric layer extends on covering top surface and side surfaces of conductive plate. Metallization layer extends on core dielectric layer and within channels of conductive plate. Core dielectric layer insulates metallization layer from conductive plate. First build-up stack is disposed on top surface of conductive plate and includes conductive layers alternately stacked with dielectric layers. Conductive layers electrically connect to metallization layer. Second build-up stack is disposed on bottom surface of conductive plate. Second build-up stack includes bottommost dielectric layer and bottommost conductive layer. Bottommost dielectric layer covers bottom surface of conductive plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Jiun-Yi Wu, Chien-Hsun Lee, Chen-Hua Yu, Chung-Shi Liu
  • Publication number: 20230066363
    Abstract: A package includes an electronic die, a photonic die underlying and electronically communicating with the electronic die, a lens disposed on the electronic die, and a prism structure disposed on the lens and optically coupled to the photonic die. The prism structure includes first and second polymer layers, the first polymer layer includes a first curved surface concaving toward the photonic die, the second polymer layer embedded in the first polymer layer includes a second curved surface substantially conforming to the first curved surface, and an outer sidewall of the second polymer layer substantially aligned with an outer sidewall of the first polymer layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2021
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Che-Hsiang Hsu, Chen-Hua Yu, Chung-Shi Liu, Hao-Yi Tsai, Cheng-Chieh Hsieh, Hung-Yi Kuo, Tsung-Yuan Yu, Hua-Kuei Lin, Chung-Ming Weng
  • Publication number: 20230065405
    Abstract: A semiconductor package and a manufacturing method for the semiconductor package are provided. The semiconductor package includes a molded semiconductor device, a first redistribution structure, and conductive vias. The molded semiconductor device comprises a sensor die with a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, wherein the sensor die has an input/output region and a sensing region at the first surface. The first redistribution structure is disposed on the first surface of the sensor die, wherein the first redistribution structure covers the input/output region and exposes the sensing region, and the first redistribution structure comprises a conductive layer having a redistribution pattern and a ring structure. The redistribution pattern is electrically connected with the sensor die. The ring structure surrounds the sensing region and is separated from the redistribution pattern, wherein the ring structure is closer to the sensing region than the redistribution pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2021
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Chih Huang, Chih-Hao Chang, Po-Chun Lin, Chun-Ti Lu, Zheng-Gang Tsai, Shih-Wei Chen, Chia-Hung Liu, Hao-Yi Tsai, Chung-Shi Liu
  • Publication number: 20230069031
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a first redistribution structure, a first local interconnect component disposed on the first redistribution structure, and a first interconnect structure over a second side of the first local interconnect component. The first local interconnect component includes a first plurality of redistribution layers. The first plurality of redistribution layers includes a first plurality of conductive features on a first side of the first local interconnect component. Each of the first plurality of conductive features are coupled to respective conductive features of the first redistribution structure. The first interconnect structure includes a second plurality of conductive features and a third plurality of conductive features. The second plurality of conductive features are electrically coupled to the third plurality of conductive features through the first local interconnect component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2021
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Inventors: Jiun Yi Wu, Chen-Hua Yu, Chung-Shi Liu
  • Patent number: 11594498
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a structure includes a core substrate, a redistribution structure coupled, the redistribution structure including a plurality of redistribution layers, the plurality of redistribution layers comprising a dielectric layer and a metallization layer, a first local interconnect component embedded in a first redistribution layer of the plurality of redistribution layers, the first local interconnect component comprising conductive connectors, the conductive connectors being bonded to a metallization pattern of the first redistribution layer, the dielectric layer of the first redistribution layer encapsulating the first local interconnect component, a first integrated circuit die coupled to the redistribution structure, a second integrated circuit die coupled to the redistribution structure, an interconnect structure of the first local interconnect component electrically coupling the first integrated circuit die to the second integrated circuit die, and a set of conductive connectors coupled to a
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jiun Yi Wu, Chen-Hua Yu, Chung-Shi Liu
  • Patent number: 11594484
    Abstract: A method includes forming a first dielectric layer over a conductive pad, forming a second dielectric layer over the first dielectric layer, and etching the second dielectric layer to form a first opening, with a top surface of the first dielectric layer exposed to the first opening. A template layer is formed to fill the first opening. A second opening is then formed in the template layer and the first dielectric layer, with a top surface of the conductive pad exposed to the second opening. A conductive pillar is formed in the second opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Mirng-Ji Lii, Chung-Shi Liu, Chin-Yu Ku, Hung-Jui Kuo, Alexander Kalnitsky, Ming-Che Ho, Yi-Wen Wu, Ching-Hui Chen, Kuo-Chio Liu
  • Publication number: 20230053190
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a device includes: a package component including: a first integrated circuit die; an encapsulant at least partially surrounding the first integrated circuit die; a redistribution structure on the encapsulant, the redistribution structure physically and electrically coupling the first integrated circuit die; a first module socket attached to the redistribution structure; an interposer attached to the redistribution structure adjacent the first module socket, the outermost extent of the interposer extending beyond the outermost extent of the redistribution structure; and an external connector attached to the interposer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2022
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Inventors: Chi-Hui Lai, Shu-Rong Chun, Kuo Lung Pan, Tin-Hao Kuo, Hao-Yi Tsai, Chung-Shi Liu, Chen-Hua Yu
  • Patent number: 11569183
    Abstract: A package structure includes a semiconductor die, an insulating encapsulant, a first redistribution layer, a second redistribution layer, antenna elements and a first insulating film. The insulating encapsulant is encapsulating the at least one semiconductor die, the insulating encapsulant has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The first redistribution layer is disposed on the first surface of the insulating encapsulant. The second redistribution layer is disposed on the second surface of the insulating encapsulant. The antenna elements are located over the second redistribution layer. The first insulating film is disposed in between the second redistribution layer and the antenna elements, wherein the first insulating film comprises a resin rich region and a filler rich region, the resin rich region is located in between the filler rich region and the second redistribution layer and separating the filler rich region from the second redistribution layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Cheng-Yu Kuo, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chen-Hua Yu, Chung-Shi Liu, Yi-Yang Lei, Wei-Jie Huang
  • Patent number: 11569202
    Abstract: A semiconductor device, a circuit board structure and a manufacturing forming thereof are provided. A circuit board structure includes a core layer, a first build-up layer and a second build-up layer. The first build-up layer and the second build-up layer are disposed on opposite sides of the core layer. The circuit board structure has a plurality of stress releasing trenches extending into the first build-up layer and the second build-up layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Tin-Hao Kuo, Chen-Hua Yu, Chung-Shi Liu, Hao-Yi Tsai, Yu-Chia Lai, Po-Yuan Teng
  • Publication number: 20230018511
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a redistribution structure, a supporting layer, a semiconductor device, and a transition waveguide structure. The redistribution structure includes a plurality of connectors. The supporting layer is formed over the redistribution structure and disposed beside and between the plurality of connectors. The semiconductor device is disposed on the supporting layer and bonded to the plurality of connectors, wherein the semiconductor device includes a device waveguide. The transition waveguide structure is disposed on the supporting layer adjacent to the semiconductor device, wherein the transition waveguide structure is optically coupled to the device waveguide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2021
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chung-Ming Weng, Chen-Hua Yu, Chung-Shi Liu, Hao-Yi Tsai, Cheng-Chieh Hsieh, Hung-Yi Kuo, Tsung-Yuan Yu, Hua-Kuei Lin, Hsiu-Jen Lin, Ming-Che Ho, Yu-Hsiang Hu, Chewn-Pu Jou, Cheng-Tse Tang
  • Publication number: 20230009901
    Abstract: A semiconductor package is provided. The semiconductor package includes: semiconductor dies, separated from one another, and including die I/Os at their active sides; and a redistribution structure, disposed at the active sides of the semiconductor dies and connected to the die I/Os, wherein the redistribution structure includes first and second routing layers sequentially arranged along a direction away from the die I/Os, the first routing layer includes a ground plane and first signal lines laterally surrounded by and isolated from the first ground plane, the first signal lines connect to the die I/Os and rout the die I/Os from a central region to a peripheral region of the redistribution structure, the second routing layer includes second signal lines and ground lines, and the second signal lines and the ground lines respectively extend from a location in the peripheral region to another location in the peripheral region through the central region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2021
    Publication date: January 12, 2023
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chien-Hsun Chen, Chien-Hsun Lee, Chung-Shi Liu, Jiun-Yi Wu, Shou-Yi Wang, Tsung-Ding Wang
  • Patent number: 11551911
    Abstract: A grounding cap module includes a main body, a frame portion, and a cap portion. The main body includes a first opening penetrating the main body and a grounding portion disposed on a periphery of the main body and configured to be electrically grounded. The frame portion is disposed on the main body and includes a second opening aligned with the first opening. The cap portion is disposed on the frame portion and covers the second opening, wherein the first opening, the second opening and the cap portion define a receiving cavity. A gas injection device and an etching apparatus using the same are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Li-Shi Liu, Shih-Tsung Chen
  • Patent number: 11551999
    Abstract: A memory device including a base chip and a memory cube mounted on and connected with the base chip is described. The memory cube includes multiple stacked tiers, and each tier of the multiple stacked tiers includes semiconductor chips laterally wrapped by an encapsulant and a redistribution structure. The semiconductor chips of the multiple stacked tiers are electrically connected with the base chip through the redistribution structures in the multiple stacked tiers. The memory cube includes a thermal path structure extending through the multiple stacked tiers and connected to the base chip. The thermal path structure has a thermal conductivity larger than that of the encapsulant. The thermal path structure is electrically isolated from the semiconductor chips in the multiple stacked tiers and the base chip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Lipu Kris Chuang, Chung-Shi Liu, Han-Ping Pu, Hsin-Yu Pan, Ming-Kai Liu, Ting-Chu Ko
  • Publication number: 20230004267
    Abstract: A control method includes displaying a first interface, receiving first input of a user acting on a non-navigation button, displaying, in response to the first input, at least one of an artificial intelligence (AI) function entry interface and a scene service task interface that are corresponding to the non-navigation button, where the first interface includes a navigation bar, the navigation bar is provided with a navigation button and at least one non-navigation button, when the navigation button is triggered, an electronic device performs at least one of returning to a previous interface, jumping to a home interface, and invoking an interface of an application program accessed within a preset time up to a current moment, and when the at least one non-navigation button is triggered, the electronic device displays at least one of an AI function entry interface and a scene service task interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Jing Ni, Kai Qian, Zhiyan Yang, Jingjin Xu, Shi Liu, Yuxiao Zhou, Yonggang Zhu
  • Patent number: 11545465
    Abstract: An embodiment is method including forming a first die package over a carrier substrate, the first die package comprising a first die, forming a first redistribution layer over and coupled to the first die, the first redistribution layer including one or more metal layers disposed in one or more dielectric layers, adhering a second die over the redistribution layer, laminating a first dielectric material over the second die and the first redistribution layer, forming first vias through the first dielectric material to the second die and forming second vias through the first dielectric material to the first redistribution layer, and forming a second redistribution layer over the first dielectric material and over and coupled to the first vias and the second vias.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Meng-Tse Chen, Chung-Shi Liu, Chih-Wei Lin, Hui-Min Huang, Hsuan-Ting Kuo, Ming-Da Cheng
  • Patent number: 11538761
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a first semiconductor die, a molded die, a third encapsulant, and a redistribution structure. The molded die includes a chip, a first encapsulant, and a second encapsulant. The first encapsulant laterally wraps the chip. The second encapsulant laterally wraps the first encapsulant. The third encapsulant laterally wraps the first semiconductor die and the molded die. The redistribution structure extends on the second encapsulant, the third encapsulant, and the first semiconductor die. The redistribution structure is electrically connected to the first semiconductor die and the molded die. The second encapsulant separates the first encapsulant from the third encapsulant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Hao-Cheng Hou, Wei-Yu Chen, Jung-Wei Cheng, Tsung-Ding Wang, Chien-Hsun Lee, Chung-Shi Liu
  • Patent number: 11532596
    Abstract: A package structure and method of forming the same are provided. The package structure includes a semiconductor unit, a package component and an underfill layer. The semiconductor structure unit includes a first semiconductor structure and a second semiconductor structure disposed as side by side, and an isolation region laterally between the first semiconductor structure and the second semiconductor structure. The isolation region vertically extends from a top surface to a bottom surface of the semiconductor structure unit. The semiconductor structure unit is disposed on and electrically connected to the package component. The underfill layer is disposed to fill a space between the semiconductor structure unit and the package component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Tsung-Yuan Yu, Hung-Yi Kuo, Cheng-Chieh Hsieh, Hao-Yi Tsai, Chung-Shi Liu, Chen-Hua Yu
  • Patent number: 11532551
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a semiconductor device, an encapsulating material, and a redistribution structure. The semiconductor device includes a chamfer disposed on one of a plurality of side surfaces of the semiconductor device. The encapsulating material encapsulates the semiconductor device. The redistribution structure is disposed over the encapsulating material and electrically connected to the semiconductor device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chung-Shi Liu, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chen-Hua Yu, Hsin-Hung Liao, Chien-Ling Hwang, Sung-Yueh Wu
  • Patent number: 11532564
    Abstract: Package structures and methods for forming the same are provided. The package structure includes an integrated circuit die and a package layer surrounding the integrated circuit die. The package structure also includes a redistribution structure over the package layer and electrically connected to the integrated circuit die. The redistribution structure includes a passivation layer and a conductive layer formed in the passivation layer. The integrated circuit die further includes a connector formed over the conductive layer and covered a top surface of the passivation layer. In addition, a bottom surface of the connector and a top surface of the connector are both wider than a neck portion of the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yi-Da Tsai, Cheng-Ping Lin, Wei-Hung Lin, Chih-Wei Lin, Ming-Da Cheng, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chung-Shi Liu