Patents by Inventor Shuo-Mao Chen

Shuo-Mao Chen 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: 11296065
    Abstract: An embodiment a structure including a first semiconductor device bonded to a first side of a first redistribution structure by first conductive connectors, the first semiconductor device comprising a first plurality of passive elements formed on a first substrate, the first redistribution structure comprising a plurality of dielectric layers with metallization patterns therein, the metallization patterns of the first redistribution structure being electrically coupled to the first plurality of passive elements, a second semiconductor device bonded to a second side of the first redistribution structure by second conductive connectors, the second side of the first redistribution structure being opposite the first side of the first redistribution structure, the second semiconductor device comprising a second plurality of passive elements formed on a second substrate, the metallization patterns of the first redistribution structure being electrically coupled to the second plurality of passive elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shin-Puu Jeng, Techi Wong, Po-Yao Chuang, Shuo-Mao Chen, Meng-Wei Chou
  • Patent number: 11282759
    Abstract: A package structure and a method of forming the same are provided. The package structure includes a package substrate, an interposer substrate, a first semiconductor device, a second semiconductor device, and a protective layer. The interposer substrate is disposed over the package substrate. The first semiconductor device and the second semiconductor device are disposed over the interposer substrate, wherein the first semiconductor device and the second semiconductor device are different types of electronic devices. The protective layer is formed over the interposer substrate to surround the first semiconductor device and the second semiconductor device. The second semiconductor device is exposed from the protective layer and the first semiconductor device is not exposed from the protective layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Feng-Cheng Hsu, Shin-Puu Jeng, Shuo-Mao Chen
  • Patent number: 11270953
    Abstract: Structures and formation methods of a chip package are provided. The method includes forming multiple conductive structures over a carrier substrate. The method also includes disposing a semiconductor die over the carrier substrate such that the conductive structures surround the semiconductor die. The method further includes forming a protective layer to surround the conductive structures and the semiconductor die. In addition, the method includes disposing a shielding element over the semiconductor die and the conductive structures. The shielding element is electrically connected to the conductive structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Po-Yao Chuang, Po-Hao Tsai, Shin-Puu Jeng, Shuo-Mao Chen, Ming-Chih Yew
  • Patent number: 11270975
    Abstract: An embodiment is a structure including a first semiconductor device and a second semiconductor device, a first set of conductive connectors mechanically and electrically bonding the first semiconductor device and the second semiconductor device, a first underfill between the first and second semiconductor devices and surrounding the first set of conductive connectors, a first encapsulant on at least sidewalls of the first and second semiconductor devices and the first underfill, and a second set of conductive connectors electrically coupled to the first semiconductor device, the second set of conductive connectors being on an opposite side of the first semiconductor device as the first set of conductive connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shin-Puu Jeng, Po-Yao Chuang, Shuo-Mao Chen
  • Patent number: 11264300
    Abstract: A package structure and method for forming the same are provided. The package structure includes a semiconductor die formed over a first side of an interconnect structure, and the semiconductor die has a first height. The package structure also includes a first stacked die package structure formed over the first side of the interconnect structure, and the first stacked die package structure has a second height. The second height is greater than the first height. The package structure includes a lid structure formed over the semiconductor die and the first stacked die package structure. The lid includes a main portion and a protruding portion extending from the main portion, and the protruding portion is directly over the semiconductor die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shin-Puu Jeng, Po-Yao Lin, Feng-Cheng Hsu, Shuo-Mao Chen, Chin-Hua Wang
  • Patent number: 11251142
    Abstract: A package structure including a semiconductor die, a redistribution layer and a plurality of conductive elements is provided. At least one joint of the joints in the redistribution layer or on the semiconductor die is connected with the conductive element for electrically connecting the redistribution layer, the semiconductor die and the conductive elements. The fabrication methods for forming a package structure are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chia-Hsiang Lin, Feng-Cheng Hsu, Shuo-Mao Chen, Shin-Puu Jeng, Arunima Banerjee
  • Patent number: 11251054
    Abstract: An embodiment device package includes a first die, a second die, and a molding compound extending along sidewalls of the first die and the second die. The package further includes redistribution layers (RDLs) extending laterally past edges of the first die and the second die. The RDLs include an input/output (I/O) contact electrically connected to the first die and the second die, and the I/O contact is exposed at a sidewall of the device package substantially perpendicular to a surface of the molding compound opposite the RDLs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Feng-Cheng Hsu, Shuo-Mao Chen, Jui-Pin Hung, Shin-Puu Jeng
  • Publication number: 20220045016
    Abstract: A package structure and a formation method of a package structure are provided. The method includes forming multiple conductive vias in a carrier substrate and forming a redistribution structure over the carrier substrate. The redistribution structure has multiple polymer-containing layers and multiple conductive features. The method also includes disposing multiple chip structures over the redistribution structure. The method further includes bonding the carrier substrate to a package structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2020
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventors: Shin-Puu JENG, Po-Yao LIN, Shuo-Mao CHEN, Chia-Hsiang LIN
  • Patent number: 11239194
    Abstract: A chip package structure is provided. The chip package structure includes a first redistribution structure including a dielectric structure and wiring layers in the dielectric structure. The chip package structure includes a first chip over the first surface. The chip package structure includes a first conductive pillar over the first surface and electrically connected to the wiring layers. The chip package structure includes a second chip over the second surface. The second chip includes a second substrate and a second conductive pad over the second substrate, and the second conductive pad is between the second substrate and the first redistribution structure. The chip package structure includes a second conductive pillar over the second surface and electrically connected to the wiring layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD
    Inventors: Shin-Puu Jeng, Shuo-Mao Chen, Feng-Cheng Hsu
  • Publication number: 20220028825
    Abstract: An embodiment is a structure including a first semiconductor device and a second semiconductor device, a first set of conductive connectors mechanically and electrically bonding the first semiconductor device and the second semiconductor device, a first underfill between the first and second semiconductor devices and surrounding the first set of conductive connectors, a first encapsulant on at least sidewalls of the first and second semiconductor devices and the first underfill, and a second set of conductive connectors electrically coupled to the first semiconductor device, the second set of conductive connectors being on an opposite side of the first semiconductor device as the first set of conductive connectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2020
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Inventors: Shin-Puu Jeng, Po-Yao Chuang, Shuo-Mao Chen
  • Publication number: 20210391314
    Abstract: An embodiment a structure including a first semiconductor device bonded to a first side of a first redistribution structure by first conductive connectors, the first semiconductor device comprising a first plurality of passive elements formed on a first substrate, the first redistribution structure comprising a plurality of dielectric layers with metallization patterns therein, the metallization patterns of the first redistribution structure being electrically coupled to the first plurality of passive elements, a second semiconductor device bonded to a second side of the first redistribution structure by second conductive connectors, the second side of the first redistribution structure being opposite the first side of the first redistribution structure, the second semiconductor device comprising a second plurality of passive elements formed on a second substrate, the metallization patterns of the first redistribution structure being electrically coupled to the second plurality of passive elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2020
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Inventors: Shin-Puu Jeng, Techi Wong, Po-Yao Chuang, Shuo-Mao Chen, Meng-Wei Chou
  • Patent number: 11189596
    Abstract: Multi-chip wafer level packages and methods of forming the same are provided. A multi-chip wafer level package includes a first tier and a second tier. The first tier includes a first redistribution layer structure and at least one chip over the first redistribution layer structure. The second tier includes a second redistribution layer structure and at least two other chips over the second redistribution layer structure. The first tier is bonded to the second tier with the at least one chip being in physical contact with the second redistribution layer structure. The total number of connectors of the at least two other chips is greater than the total number of connectors of the at least one chip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Shuo-Mao Chen, Feng-Cheng Hsu, Han-Hsiang Huang, Hsien-Wen Liu, Shin-Puu Jeng, Hsiao-Wen Lee
  • Publication number: 20210296220
    Abstract: A method includes forming a redistribution structure, which formation process includes forming a plurality of dielectric layers over a carrier, forming a plurality of redistribution lines extending into the plurality of dielectric layers, and forming a reinforcing patch over the carrier. The method further includes bonding a package component to the redistribution structure, with the package component having a peripheral region overlapping a portion of the reinforcing patch. And de-bonding the redistribution structure and the first package component from the carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2020
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Inventors: Chia-Kuei Hsu, Ming-Chih Yew, Po-Yao Lin, Shuo-Mao Chen, Feng-Cheng Hsu, Shin-Puu Jeng
  • Patent number: 11107801
    Abstract: A package structure and method for forming the same are provided. The package structure includes a first redistribution structure formed over a substrate, and the first redistribution structure includes a first conductive line, a second conductive line and a first overlapping conductive line between the first conductive line and the second conductive line. The first conductive line has a first width, the second conductive line which is parallel to the first conductive line has a second width, and the overlapping conductive line has a third width which is greater than the first width and the second width. The package structure includes a first package unit formed over the first redistribution structure, and the first package unit includes a first semiconductor die and a first die stack, and the first semiconductor die has a different function than the first die stack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shin-Puu Jeng, Po-Yao Lin, Shuo-Mao Chen, Feng-Cheng Hsu, Chia-Hsiang Lin
  • Publication number: 20210264094
    Abstract: A method of verifying an integrated circuit stack includes adding a dummy layer to a contact pad of a functional circuit, wherein a location of the dummy layer is determined based on a location of a contact pad of a connecting substrate. The method further includes converting the dummy layer location to the connecting substrate. The method further includes performing a layout versus schematic (LVS) check of the connecting substrate including the dummy layer in response to a determination that the dummy layer is aligned with the contact pad of the connecting substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2021
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Inventors: Feng Wei KUO, Shuo-Mao CHEN, Chin-Yuan HUANG, Kai-Yun LIN, Ho-Hsiang CHEN, Chewn-Pu JOU
  • Publication number: 20210242122
    Abstract: A chip package is provided. The chip package includes a substrate structure. The substrate structure includes a redistribution structure, a third insulating layer, and a fourth insulating layer. The first wiring layer has a conductive pad. The conductive pad is exposed from the first insulating layer, and the second wiring layer protrudes from the second insulating layer. The third insulating layer is under the first insulating layer of the redistribution structure and has a through hole corresponding to the conductive pad of the first wiring layer. The conductive pad overlaps the third insulating layer. The fourth insulating layer disposed between the redistribution structure and the third insulating layer. The chip package includes a chip over the redistribution structure and electrically connected to the first wiring layer and the second wiring layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Shin-Puu JENG, Po-Hao TSAI, Po-Yao CHUANG, Feng-Cheng HSU, Shuo-Mao CHEN, Techi WONG
  • Publication number: 20210217691
    Abstract: A package includes a chip formed in a first area of the package and a molding compound formed in a second area of the package adjacent to the first area. A first polymer layer is formed on the chip and the molding compound, a second polymer layer is formed on the first polymer layer, and a plurality of interconnect structures is formed between the first polymer layer and the second polymer layer. A metal-insulator-metal (MIM) capacitor is formed on the second polymer layer and electrically coupled to at least one of the plurality of interconnect structures. A metal bump is formed over and electrically coupled to at least one of the plurality of interconnect structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Inventors: Shuo-Mao Chen, Der-Chyang Yeh, Chiung-Han Yeh
  • Publication number: 20210193637
    Abstract: A method includes bonding a first package component and a second package component to an interposer. The first package component includes a core device die, and the second package component includes a memory die. An Independent Passive Device (IPD) die is bonded directly to the interposer. The IPD die is electrically connected to the first package component through a first conductive path in the interposer. A package substrate is bonded to the interposer die. The package substrate is on an opposing side of the interposer than the first package component and the second package component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2020
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Shin-Puu Jeng, Shuo-Mao Chen, Feng-Cheng Hsu
  • Patent number: 11037861
    Abstract: An interconnect structure and a method of forming an interconnect structure are provided. The interconnect structure is formed over a carrier substrate, upon which a die may also be attached. Upon removal of the carrier substrate and singulation, a first package is formed. A second package may be attached to the first package, wherein the second package may be electrically coupled to through vias formed in the first package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Jui-Pin Hung, Jing-Cheng Lin, Po-Hao Tsai, Yi-Jou Lin, Shuo-Mao Chen, Chiung-Han Yeh, Der-Chyang Yeh
  • Patent number: 11023647
    Abstract: A method of verifying an integrated circuit stack includes adding a dummy layer to a contact pad of a functional circuit, wherein a location of the dummy layer is determined based on a location of a contact pad of a connecting substrate. The method further includes converting the dummy layer location to the connecting substrate. The method further includes determining whether the dummy layer is aligned with the contact pad of the connecting substrate. The method further includes adjusting the dummy layer location in the functional circuit when the dummy layer location is misaligned with the contact pad of the connecting substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Feng Wei Kuo, Shuo-Mao Chen, Chin-Yuan Huang, Kai-Yun Lin, Ho-Hsiang Chen, Chewn-Pu Jou