Patents by Inventor Shou-Zen Chang

Shou-Zen Chang 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: 10510714
    Abstract: Packaged semiconductor devices and methods of packaging semiconductor devices are disclosed. In some embodiments, a packaged semiconductor device includes an integrated circuit die, a first molding material disposed around the integrated circuit die, and a through-via disposed within the first molding material. A first side of a redistribution layer (RDL) is coupled to the integrated circuit die, the through-via, and the first molding material. A second molding material is over a second side of the RDL, the second side of the RDL being opposite the first side of the RDL. The packaged semiconductor device includes an antenna over the second molding material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Tzu-Chun Tang, Chuei-Tang Wang, Chun-Lin Lu, Wei-Ting Chen, Vincent Chen, Shou-Zen Chang, Kai-Chiang Wu
  • Patent number: 10510681
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor die, an insulative layer, a plurality of conductive features, a dummy redistribution layer (RDL), and an Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) shield. The insulative layer covers the semiconductor die. The conductive features substantially surround the insulative layer. The dummy RDL is over the insulative layer and electrically disconnected from the semiconductor die. The EMI shield is in contact with the plurality of conductive features and the dummy RDL.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.
    Inventors: Chuei-Tang Wang, Vincent Chen, Tzu-Chun Tang, Chen-Hua Yu, Ching-Feng Yang, Ming-Kai Liu, Yen-Ping Wang, Kai-Chiang Wu, Shou Zen Chang, Wei-Ting Lin, Chun-Lin Lu
  • Patent number: 10483617
    Abstract: A package structure including an insulating encapsulation, at least one semiconductor die, at least one first antenna and at least one second antenna is provided. The insulating encapsulation includes a first portion, a second portion and a third portion, wherein the second portion is located between the first portion and the third portion. The at least one semiconductor die is encapsulated in the first portion of the insulating encapsulation, and the second portion and the third portion are stacked on the at least one semiconductor die. The at least one first antenna is electrically connected to the at least one semiconductor die and encapsulated in the third portion of the insulating encapsulation. The at least one second antenna is electrically connected to the at least one semiconductor die and encapsulated in the second portion of the insulating encapsulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Nan-Chin Chuang, Chen-Hua Yu, Chung-Shi Liu, Chao-Wen Shih, Shou-Zen Chang
  • Patent number: 10475757
    Abstract: A package structure includes at least one die, an antenna element, and at least one through interlayer via. The antenna element is located on the at least one die. The at least one through interlayer via is located between the antenna element and the at least one die, wherein the antenna element is electrically connected to the at least one die through the at least one through interlayer via.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Albert Wan, Chao-Wen Shih, Shou-Zen Chang, Nan-Chin Chuang
  • Publication number: 20190341363
    Abstract: An embodiment package comprises an integrated circuit die encapsulated in an encapsulant, a patch antenna over the integrated circuit die, and a dielectric feature disposed between the integrated circuit die and the patch antenna. The patch antenna overlaps the integrated circuit die in a top-down view. The thickness of the dielectric feature is in accordance with an operating bandwidth of the patch antenna.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2019
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Kai-Chiang Wu, Chung-Shi Liu, Shou Zen Chang, Chao-Wen Shih
  • Publication number: 20190279951
    Abstract: Structures and formation methods of a chip package are provided. The chip package includes a semiconductor die having a conductive element and a first protective layer surrounding the semiconductor die. The chip package also includes a second protective layer over the semiconductor die and the first protective layer. The chip package further includes an antenna element over the second protective layer. The antenna element is electrically connected to the conductive element of the semiconductor die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2019
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yung-Ping CHIANG, Yi-Che CHIANG, Nien-Fang WU, Min-Chien HSIAO, Chao-Wen SHIH, Shou-Zen CHANG, Chung-Shi LIU, Chen-Hua YU
  • Publication number: 20190252762
    Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments, a package structure includes an RFIC chip. an insulating encapsulation, a redistribution circuit structure, an antenna and a microwave director. The insulating encapsulation encapsulates the RFIC chip. The redistribution circuit structure is disposed on the insulating encapsulation and electrically connected to the RFIC chip. The antenna is disposed on the insulating encapsulation and electrically connected to the RFIC chip through the redistribution circuit structure. The antenna is located between the microwave director and the RFIC chip. The microwave director has a microwave directivity enhancement surface located at a propagating path of a microwave received or generated by the antenna.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Min-Chien Hsiao, Chen-Hua Yu, Chung-Shi Liu, Chao-Wen Shih, Shou-Zen Chang
  • Patent number: 10354964
    Abstract: An embodiment package comprises an integrated circuit die encapsulated in an encapsulant, a patch antenna over the integrated circuit die, and a dielectric feature disposed between the integrated circuit die and the patch antenna. The patch antenna overlaps the integrated circuit die in a top-down view. The thickness of the dielectric feature is in accordance with an operating bandwidth of the patch antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Kai-Chiang Wu, Chung-Shi Liu, Shou Zen Chang, Chao-Wen Shih
  • Patent number: 10312203
    Abstract: Structures and formation methods of a chip package are provided. The chip package includes a semiconductor die having a conductive element and a first protective layer surrounding the semiconductor die. The chip package also includes a second protective layer over the semiconductor die and the first protective layer. The chip package further includes an antenna element over the second protective layer. The antenna element is electrically connected to the conductive element of the semiconductor die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yung-Ping Chiang, Nien-Fang Wu, Min-Chien Hsiao, Yi-Che Chiang, Chao-Wen Shih, Shou-Zen Chang, Chung-Shi Liu, Chen-Hua Yu
  • Patent number: 10304790
    Abstract: An integrated fan-out package including an insulating encapsulation, a radio frequency integrated circuit (RF-IC), an antenna, a ground conductor, and a redistribution circuit structure is provided. The integrated circuit includes a plurality of conductive terminals. The RF-IC, the antenna, and the ground conductor are embedded in the insulating encapsulation. The ground conductor is between the RF-IC and the antenna. The redistribution circuit structure is disposed on the insulating encapsulation, and the redistribution circuit structure is electrically connected to the conductive terminals, the antenna, and the ground conductor. A method of fabricating the integrated fan-out package is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shou-Zen Chang, Chung-Hao Tsai, Chuei-Tang Wang, Kai-Chiang Wu, Ming-Kai Liu
  • Publication number: 20190157224
    Abstract: A package structure includes at least one die, an antenna element, and at least one through interlayer via. The antenna element is located on the at least one die. The at least one through interlayer via is located between the antenna element and the at least one die, wherein the antenna element is electrically connected to the at least one die through the at least one through interlayer via.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2019
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Albert Wan, Chao-Wen Shih, Shou-Zen Chang, Nan-Chin Chuang
  • Patent number: 10276920
    Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments, a package structure includes an RFIC chip. an insulating encapsulation, a redistribution circuit structure, an antenna and a microwave director. The insulating encapsulation encapsulates the RFIC chip. The redistribution circuit structure is disposed on the insulating encapsulation and electrically connected to the RFIC chip. The antenna is disposed on the insulating encapsulation and electrically connected to the RFIC chip through the redistribution circuit structure. The antenna is located between the microwave director and the RFIC chip. The microwave director has a microwave directivity enhancement surface located at a propagating path of a microwave received or generated by the antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Min-Chien Hsiao, Chen-Hua Yu, Chung-Shi Liu, Chao-Wen Shih, Shou-Zen Chang
  • Publication number: 20190123004
    Abstract: An integrated fan-out package including an insulating encapsulation, a radio frequency integrated circuit (RF-IC), an antenna, a ground conductor, and a redistribution circuit structure is provided. The integrated circuit includes a plurality of conductive terminals. The RF-IC, the antenna, and the ground conductor are embedded in the insulating encapsulation. The ground conductor is between the RF-IC and the antenna. The redistribution circuit structure is disposed on the insulating encapsulation, and the redistribution circuit structure is electrically connected to the conductive terminals, the antenna, and the ground conductor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shou-Zen Chang, Chung-Hao Tsai, Chuei-Tang Wang, Kai-Chiang Wu, Ming-Kai Liu
  • Publication number: 20190115271
    Abstract: Sensor packages and manufacturing methods thereof are disclosed. One of the sensor packages includes a semiconductor chip and a redistribution layer structure. The semiconductor chip has a sensing surface. The redistribution layer structure is arranged to form an antenna transmitter structure aside the semiconductor chip and an antenna receiver structure over the sensing surface of the semiconductor chip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2018
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yung-Ping Chiang, Chao-Wen Shih, Shou-Zen Chang, Albert Wan, Yu-Sheng Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20190103652
    Abstract: A package structure including an insulating encapsulation, at least one semiconductor die, at least one first antenna and at least one second antenna is provided. The insulating encapsulation includes a first portion, a second portion and a third portion, wherein the second portion is located between the first portion and the third portion. The at least one semiconductor die is encapsulated in the first portion of the insulating encapsulation, and the second portion and the third portion are stacked on the at least one semiconductor die. The at least one first antenna is electrically connected to the at least one semiconductor die and encapsulated in the third portion of the insulating encapsulation. The at least one second antenna is electrically connected to the at least one semiconductor die and encapsulated in the second portion of the insulating encapsulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2018
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Nan-Chin Chuang, Chen-Hua Yu, Chung-Shi Liu, Chao-Wen Shih, Shou-Zen Chang
  • Publication number: 20190097304
    Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments, a package structure includes an RFIC chip. an insulating encapsulation, a redistribution circuit structure, an antenna and a microwave director. The insulating encapsulation encapsulates the RFIC chip. The redistribution circuit structure is disposed on the insulating encapsulation and electrically connected to the RFIC chip. The antenna is disposed on the insulating encapsulation and electrically connected to the RFIC chip through the redistribution circuit structure. The antenna is located between the microwave director and the RFIC chip. The microwave director has a microwave directivity enhancement surface located at a propagating path of a microwave received or generated by the antenna.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2017
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Min-Chien Hsiao, Chen-Hua Yu, Chung-Shi Liu, Chao-Wen Shih, Shou-Zen Chang
  • Publication number: 20190027449
    Abstract: A package structure includes at least one die, an antenna element, and at least one through interlayer via. The antenna element is located on the at least one die. The at least one through interlayer via is located between the antenna element and the at least one die, wherein the antenna element is electrically connected to the at least one die through the at least one through interlayer via.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2017
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Albert Wan, Chao-Wen Shih, Shou-Zen Chang, Nan-Chin Chuang
  • Patent number: 10186492
    Abstract: A package structure includes at least one die, an antenna element, and at least one through interlayer via. The antenna element is located on the at least one die. The at least one through interlayer via is located between the antenna element and the at least one die, wherein the antenna element is electrically connected to the at least one die through the at least one through interlayer via.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Albert Wan, Chao-Wen Shih, Shou-Zen Chang, Nan-Chin Chuang
  • Patent number: 10183858
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a semiconductor structure includes a sensing element configured to receive a signal from a sensing target, a molding surrounding the sensing element, a through via in the molding, a front side redistribution layer disposed at a front side of the sensing element and electrically connected thereto, and a back side redistribution layer disposed at a back side of the sensing element, the front side redistribution layer and the back side redistribution layer are electrically connected by the through via. The present disclosure also provides a method for manufacturing the semiconductor structure described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.
    Inventors: Albert Wan, Yu-Sheng Hsieh, Chao-Wen Shih, Shou Zen Chang, Chung-Shi Liu, Chen-Hua Yu
  • Patent number: 10163824
    Abstract: An integrated fan-out package including an insulating encapsulation, a radio frequency integrated circuit (RF-IC), an antenna, a ground conductor, and a redistribution circuit structure is provided. The integrated circuit includes a plurality of conductive terminals. The RF-IC, the antenna, and the ground conductor are embedded in the insulating encapsulation. The ground conductor is between the RF-IC and the antenna. The redistribution circuit structure is disposed on the insulating encapsulation, and the redistribution circuit structure is electrically connected to the conductive terminals, the antenna, and the ground conductor. A method of fabricating the integrated fan-out package is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shou-Zen Chang, Chung-Hao Tsai, Chuei-Tang Wang, Kai-Chiang Wu, Ming-Kai Liu