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).

  • Publication number: 20200075569
    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: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2018
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shin-Puu JENG, Po-Yao LIN, Shuo-Mao CHEN, Feng-Cheng HSU, Chia-Hsiang LIN
  • Patent number: 10546830
    Abstract: A chip package structure is provided. The chip package structure includes a first redistribution structure including a dielectric structure and a plurality of 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 bump between the first chip and the first redistribution structure. The chip package structure includes a first conductive pillar over the first surface adjacent to the first chip and electrically connected to the wiring layers. The chip package structure includes a second chip over the second surface. The chip package structure includes a second conductive pillar over the second surface adjacent to the second chip and electrically connected to the wiring layers. The chip package structure includes a first molding layer over the first surface and surrounding the first chip, the first conductive bump, and the first conductive pillar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD
    Inventors: Shin-Puu Jeng, Shuo-Mao Chen, Feng-Cheng Hsu
  • Publication number: 20200027837
    Abstract: A method for forming a chip package structure is provided. The method includes forming a first redistribution structure over a first carrier substrate. The method includes bonding a chip structure to the first surface through a first conductive bump. The method includes forming a first molding layer over the first redistribution structure. The method includes removing the first carrier substrate. The method includes forming a second conductive bump over the second surface. The method includes forming a second redistribution structure over a second carrier substrate. The method includes bonding the first redistribution structure to the third surface. The method includes forming a second molding layer over the second redistribution structure. The method includes removing the second carrier substrate. The method includes removing a portion of the second redistribution structure from the fourth surface. The method includes forming a third conductive bump over the fourth surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2019
    Publication date: January 23, 2020
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shin-Puu JENG, Shuo-Mao CHEN, Feng-Cheng HSU, Po-Yao LIN
  • Publication number: 20200020623
    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: September 22, 2019
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Inventors: Shuo-Mao Chen, Der-Chyang Yeh, Chiung-Han Yeh
  • Patent number: 10535632
    Abstract: A semiconductor package structure includes a redistribution (RDL) layer, a first chip, at least one second chip, an encapsulant and a third chip. The redistribution layer has a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other. The first chip is over the first surface of the redistribution layer and electrically connected to the redistribution layer. The second chip is over the first surface of the redistribution layer. The second chip includes a plurality of through via structures. The encapsulant is over the first surface of the distribution layer, wherein the encapsulant surrounds the first chip and the second chip. The third chip is over the encapsulant and electrically connected to the first chip through the through via structures of the second chip and the redistribution layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.
    Inventors: Shin-Puu Jeng, Feng-Cheng Hsu, Shuo-Mao Chen
  • Patent number: 10535597
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a semiconductor package device, which includes an interposer die. The interposer die includes a semiconductor substrate and a plurality of through-silicon-vias (TSVs) extending through the semiconductor substrate. The semiconductor package device also includes a semiconductor die spaced apart from the interposer die, a first redistribution layer disposed on a first side of the interposer die and electrically coupling the interposer die with the semiconductor die, and a second redistribution layer on a second side of the interposer die opposite the first side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.
    Inventors: Shuo-Mao Chen, Feng-Cheng Hsu, Shin-Puu Jeng
  • Publication number: 20200006234
    Abstract: A method includes forming a redistribution structure over a carrier, the redistribution structure having conductive features on a surface of the redistribution structure distal the carrier; forming a conductive pillar over the surface of the redistribution structure; attaching a die to the surface of the redistribution structure adjacent to the conductive pillar, where die connectors of the die are electrically coupled to the conductive features of the redistribution structure; and attaching a pre-made substrate to the conductive pillar through a conductive joint, where the conductive joint is on the conductive pillar and comprises a different material from the conductive pillar, where the conductive joint and the conductive pillar electrically couple the redistribution structure to the pre-made substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Shin-Puu Jeng, Shuo-Mao Chen, Hsien-Wen Liu, Po-Yao Chuang, Feng-Cheng Hsu, Po-Yao Lin
  • Patent number: 10515827
    Abstract: A method for forming a chip package is provided. The method includes disposing a chip over a redistribution structure. The redistribution structure includes a first insulating layer and a first wiring layer, and the first wiring layer is in the first insulating layer and electrically connected to the chip. The method includes bonding an interposer substrate to the redistribution structure through a conductive structure. The chip is between the interposer substrate and the redistribution structure. The interposer substrate has a recess adjacent to the redistribution structure. A first portion of the chip is in the recess. The interposer substrate includes a substrate and a conductive via structure, and the conductive via structure passes through the substrate and is electrically connected to the first wiring layer through the conductive structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shin-Puu Jeng, Po-Hao Tsai, Po-Yao Chuang, Feng-Cheng Hsu, Shuo-Mao Chen, Techi Wong
  • Patent number: 10515875
    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: April 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    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: 10504752
    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: March 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Feng-Cheng Hsu, Shuo-Mao Chen, Jui-Pin Hung, Shin-Puu Jeng
  • Patent number: 10504880
    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: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: 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
  • Publication number: 20190363062
    Abstract: An embodiment is a device comprising a substrate, a metal pad over the substrate, and a passivation layer comprising a portion over the metal pad. The device further comprises a metal pillar over and electrically coupled to the metal pad, and a passive device comprising a first portion at a same level as the metal pillar, wherein the first portion of the passive device is formed of a same material as the metal pillar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Shuo-Mao Chen, Der-Chyang Yeh, Li-Hsien Huang
  • Patent number: 10475731
    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: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shuo-Mao Chen, Der-Chyang Yeh, Chiung-Han Yeh
  • Publication number: 20190259726
    Abstract: A chip package structure is provided. The chip package structure includes a first redistribution structure including a dielectric structure and a plurality of 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 bump between the first chip and the first redistribution structure. The chip package structure includes a first conductive pillar over the first surface adjacent to the first chip and electrically connected to the wiring layers. The chip package structure includes a second chip over the second surface. The chip package structure includes a second conductive pillar over the second surface adjacent to the second chip and electrically connected to the wiring layers. The chip package structure includes a first molding layer over the first surface and surrounding the first chip, the first conductive bump, and the first conductive pillar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2019
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Inventors: Shin-Puu JENG, Shuo-MAO CHEN, Feng-Cheng HSU
  • Publication number: 20190252363
    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: April 29, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    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
  • Publication number: 20190252296
    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: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: Jui-Pin Hung, Jing-Cheng Lin, Po-Hao Tsai, Yi-Jou Lin, Shuo-Mao Chen, Chiung-Han Yeh, Der-Chyang Yeh
  • Patent number: 10373923
    Abstract: An embodiment is a device comprising a substrate, a metal pad over the substrate, and a passivation layer comprising a portion over the metal pad. The device further comprises a metal pillar over and electrically coupled to the metal pad, and a passive device comprising a first portion at a same level as the metal pillar, wherein the first portion of the passive device is formed of a same material as the metal pillar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Shuo-Mao Chen, Der-Chyang Yeh, Li-Hsien Huang
  • Publication number: 20190229048
    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: April 1, 2019
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Inventors: Shuo-Mao Chen, Der-Chyang Yeh, Chiung-Han Yeh
  • Publication number: 20190139896
    Abstract: A package structure and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. The package structure includes a die, an encapsulant, a RDL structure and a protection layer. The die includes a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other. The encapsulant is aside the die. The RDL structure is electrically connected to the die though a plurality of conductive bumps. The RDL structure is underlying the second surface of the die and the encapsulant. The protection layer is located over the first surface of the die and the encapsulant. The protection layer is used for controlling the warpage of the package structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2017
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Feng-Cheng Hsu, Shuo-Mao Chen, Shin-Puu Jeng
  • Publication number: 20190139784
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2017
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chia-Hsiang Lin, Feng-Cheng Hsu, Shuo-Mao Chen, Shin-Puu Jeng, Arunima Banerjee