Patents by Inventor Shu-Shen Yeh

Shu-Shen Yeh 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: 20220230969
    Abstract: A package structure includes a circuit substrate, a semiconductor package, a first ring structure and a second ring structure. The semiconductor package is disposed on and electrically connected to the circuit substrate. The first ring structure is attached to the circuit substrate and surrounding the semiconductor package, wherein the first ring structure includes a central opening and a plurality of corner openings extending out from corners of the central opening, the semiconductor package is located in the central opening, and the plurality of corner openings is surrounding corners of the semiconductor package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2021
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Shu-Shen Yeh, Chin-Hua Wang, Yu-Sheng Lin, Po-Yao Lin, Shin-Puu Jeng
  • Publication number: 20220181298
    Abstract: An embodiment is package structure including a first integrated circuit die, a redistribution structure bonded to the first integrated circuit die, the redistribution structure including a first metallization pattern in a first dielectric layer, the first metallization pattern including a plurality of first conductive features, each of the first conductive features including a first conductive via in the first dielectric layer and first conductive line over the first dielectric layer and electrically coupled to the respective first conductive via, each of the first conductive lines comprising a curve in a plan view, a second dielectric layer over the first dielectric layer and the first metallization pattern, and a second metallization pattern in the second dielectric layer, the second metallization pattern including a plurality of second conductive via in the second dielectric layer, each of the second conductive vias being over and electrically coupled to a respective first conductive line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2022
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Inventors: Chia-Kuei Hsu, Ming-Chih Yew, Shu-Shen Yeh, Che-Chia Yang, Po-Yao Lin, Shin-Puu Jeng
  • Publication number: 20220157777
    Abstract: A semiconductor device package and a method of forming the same are provided. The semiconductor device package includes a substrate, a first package component, a second package component, and at least one dummy die. The first and second package components are disposed over and bonded to the substrate. The first and second package components are different types of electronic components that provide different functions. The dummy die is disposed over and attached to the substrate. The dummy die is located between the first and second package components and is electrically isolated from the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2020
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventors: Che-Chia Yang, Shu-Shen Yeh, Po-Chen Lai, Ming-Chih Yew, Po-Yao Lin, Shin-Puu Jeng
  • Publication number: 20220148979
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a substrate, a semiconductor die, a ring structure and a lid. The semiconductor die is disposed on the substrate. The ring structure is disposed on the substrate and surrounds the semiconductor die, where a first side of the semiconductor die is distant from an inner sidewall of the ring structure by a first gap, and a second side of the semiconductor die is distant from the inner sidewall of the ring structure by a second gap. The first side is opposite to the second side, and the first gap is less than the second gap. The lid is disposed on the ring structure and has a recess formed therein, and the recess overlaps with the first gap in a stacking direction of the ring structure and the lid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2021
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Kai-Ming Ching, Shu-Shen Yeh, Chien-Hung Chen, Hui-Chang Yu, Yu-Min Cheng
  • Patent number: 11328971
    Abstract: A device includes a substrate with a die over the substrate. A molding compound surrounds the die and includes a structural interface formed along a peripheral region of the molding compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Shu-Shen Yeh, Po-Yao Lin, Shyue-Ter Leu, Shin-Puu Jeng, Chih-Kung Huang, Tsung-Ming Yeh
  • Publication number: 20220139816
    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: October 30, 2020
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Li-Ling LIAO, Ming-Chih YEW, Chia-Kuei HSU, Shu-Shen YEH, Po-Yao LIN, Shin-Puu JENG
  • Publication number: 20220102313
    Abstract: A method includes bonding a first package component over a second package component. The second package component includes a plurality of dielectric layers, and a plurality of redistribution lines in the plurality of dielectric layers. The method further includes dispensing a stress absorber on the second package component, curing the stress absorber, and forming an encapsulant on the second package component and the stress absorber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventors: Shin-Puu Jeng, Chien-Sheng Chen, Po-Yao Lin, Po-Chen Lai, Shu-Shen Yeh
  • Patent number: 11264359
    Abstract: An embodiment is package structure including a first integrated circuit die, a redistribution structure bonded to the first integrated circuit die, the redistribution structure including a first metallization pattern in a first dielectric layer, the first metallization pattern including a plurality of first conductive features, each of the first conductive features including a first conductive via in the first dielectric layer and first conductive line over the first dielectric layer and electrically coupled to the respective first conductive via, each of the first conductive lines comprising a curve in a plan view, a second dielectric layer over the first dielectric layer and the first metallization pattern, and a second metallization pattern in the second dielectric layer, the second metallization pattern including a plurality of second conductive via in the second dielectric layer, each of the second conductive vias being over and electrically coupled to a respective first conductive line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chia-Kuei Hsu, Ming-Chih Yew, Shu-Shen Yeh, Che-Chia Yang, Po-Yao Lin, Shin-Puu Jeng
  • Publication number: 20220037243
    Abstract: A package structure and a method of forming the same are provided. The package structure includes an integrated circuit die and a redistribution structure bonded to the integrated circuit die. The redistribution structure includes a first insulating layer, a second insulating layer interposed between the first insulating layer and the integrated circuit die, and a first metallization pattern in the first insulating layer and the second insulating layer. The first metallization pattern includes a first conductive line and a first conductive via coupled to the first conductive line. The first conductive line is in the second insulating layer. The first conductive via is in the first insulating layer. The first conductive line includes a first conductive pad coupled to the first conductive via, a second conductive pad, and a curved portion connecting the first conductive pad to the second conductive pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2020
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Inventors: Shu-Shen Yeh, Che-Chia Yang, Chin-Hua Wang, Chia-Kuei Hsu, Po-Yao Lin, Shin-Puu Jeng
  • Publication number: 20220037247
    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: December 31, 2020
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Inventors: Chia-Kuei Hsu, Ming-Chih Yew, Po-Chen Lai, Shu-Shen Yeh, Po-Yao Lin, Shin-Puu Jeng
  • Publication number: 20220020693
    Abstract: A method includes forming a first dielectric layer, forming a first redistribution line including a first via extending into the first dielectric layer, and a first trace over the first dielectric layer, forming a second dielectric layer covering the first redistribution line, and patterning the second dielectric layer to form a via opening. The first redistribution line is revealed through the via opening. The method further includes depositing a conductive material into the via opening to form a second via in the second dielectric layer, and a conductive pad over and contacting the second via, and forming a conductive bump over the conductive pad. The conductive pad is larger than the conductive bump, and the second via is offset from a center line of the conductive bump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2020
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Inventors: Shu-Shen Yeh, Che-Chia Yang, Chia-Kuei Hsu, Po-Yao Lin, Shin-Puu Jeng, Chia-Hsiang Lin
  • Publication number: 20220020700
    Abstract: A method includes forming a first dielectric layer, forming a first redistribution line comprising a first via extending into the first dielectric layer, and a first trace over the first dielectric layer, forming a second dielectric layer covering the first redistribution line, and patterning the second dielectric layer to form a via opening. The first redistribution line is revealed through the via opening. The method further includes forming a second via in the second dielectric layer, and a conductive pad over and contacting the second via, and forming a conductive bump over the conductive pad. The conductive pad is larger than the conductive bump, with a first center of conductive pad being offsetting from a second center of the conductive bump. The second via is further offset from the second center of the conductive bump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2020
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Inventors: Shu-Shen Yeh, Che-Chia Yang, Chin-Hua Wang, Po-Yao Lin, Shin-Puu Jeng, Chia-Hsiang Lin
  • Publication number: 20210335753
    Abstract: An embodiment is package structure including a first integrated circuit die, a redistribution structure bonded to the first integrated circuit die, the redistribution structure including a first metallization pattern in a first dielectric layer, the first metallization pattern including a plurality of first conductive features, each of the first conductive features including a first conductive via in the first dielectric layer and first conductive line over the first dielectric layer and electrically coupled to the respective first conductive via, each of the first conductive lines comprising a curve in a plan view, a second dielectric layer over the first dielectric layer and the first metallization pattern, and a second metallization pattern in the second dielectric layer, the second metallization pattern including a plurality of second conductive via in the second dielectric layer, each of the second conductive vias being over and electrically coupled to a respective first conductive line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2020
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Chia-Kuei Hsu, Ming-Chih Yew, Shu-Shen Yeh, Che-Chia Yang, Po-Yao Lin, Shin-Puu Jeng
  • Publication number: 20210272869
    Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor package is provided. The method includes mounting a chip on a package substrate. The method further includes placing a heat spreader over the chip and applying a thermal interface material to a first surface of the heat spreader facing the chip. The heat spreader is flexible. In addition, the method includes attaching the heat spreader to the chip through the thermal interface material by rolling a rod over a second surface of the heat spreader, and the second surface is opposite to the first surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2021
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Inventors: Chin-Hua WANG, Po-Yao LIN, Feng-Cheng HSU, Shin-Puu JENG, Wen-Yi LIN, Shu-Shen YEH
  • Publication number: 20210217676
    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: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    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: 11011447
    Abstract: A semiconductor package is provided. The semiconductor package includes a package substrate. The semiconductor package further includes a first chip and a second chip mounted on the package substrate. The thickness of the first chip is different from that of the second chip. In addition, the semiconductor package includes a heat spreader attached on top of the first chip and top of the second chip. A first portion of the heat spreader over the first chip and a second portion of the heat spreader over the second chip have the same thickness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chin-Hua Wang, Po-Yao Lin, Feng-Cheng Hsu, Shin-Puu Jeng, Wen-Yi Lin, Shu-Shen Yeh
  • Publication number: 20210013160
    Abstract: Structures and formation methods of a chip package are provided. The chip package includes a substrate and a semiconductor die over the substrate. The chip package also includes a lid covering a top surface of the semiconductor die. The lid has a first support structure and a second support structure, and the first support structure and the second support structure are positioned at respective corner portions of the substrate. An opening penetrates through the lid to expose a space containing the semiconductor die, and the lid has a side edge extending from an edge of the first support structure to an edge of the second support structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: Shu-Shen YEH, Chin-Hua WANG, Kuang-Chun LEE, Po-Yao LIN, Shyue-Ter LEU, Shin-Puu JENG
  • Publication number: 20200357714
    Abstract: A device includes a substrate with a die over the substrate. A molding compound surrounds the die and includes a structural interface formed along a peripheral region of the molding compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: Shu-Shen Yeh, Po-Yao Lin, Shyue-Ter Leu, Shin-Puu Jeng, Chih-Kung Huang, Tsung-Ming Yeh
  • Patent number: 10797006
    Abstract: Structures and formation methods of a chip package are provided. The chip package includes a substrate and a semiconductor die over the substrate. The chip package also includes a lid covering a top surface of the semiconductor die. The lid has multiple support structures, and the support structures are positioned at respective corner portions of the substrate. Multiple openings penetrate through the lid to expose a space containing the semiconductor die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD
    Inventors: Shu-Shen Yeh, Chin-Hua Wang, Kuang-Chun Lee, Po-Yao Lin, Shyue-Ter Leu, Shin-Puu Jeng
  • Publication number: 20200286878
    Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor device package includes the following steps. A redistribution structure is formed on a carrier. A plurality of second semiconductor devices are disposed on the redistribution structure. At least one warpage adjusting component is disposed on at least one of the second semiconductor devices. A first semiconductor device is disposed on the redistribution structure. An encapsulating material is formed on the redistribution structure to encapsulate the first semiconductor device, the second semiconductor devices and the warpage adjusting component. The carrier is removed to reveal a bottom surface of the redistribution structure. A plurality of electrical terminals are formed on the bottom surface of the redistribution structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2020
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Po-Yao Lin, Cheng-Yi Hong, Feng-Cheng Hsu, Shuo-Mao Chen, Shin-Puu Jeng, Shu-Shen Yeh, Kuang-Chun Lee