Patents by Inventor Sung-Feng Yeh
Sung-Feng 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).
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Publication number: 20240371815Abstract: A package structure including at least one die laterally encapsulate by an encapsulant, a bonding film and an interconnect structure is provided. The bonding film is located on a first side of the encapsulant, and the bonding film includes a first alignment mark structure. The package structure further includes a semiconductor material block located on the bonding film. The interconnect structure is located on a second side of the encapsulant opposite to the first side, and the interconnect structure includes a second alignment mark structure. A location of the first alignment mark structure vertically aligns with a location of the second alignment mark structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2024Publication date: November 7, 2024Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Ming-Fa Chen, Hsien-Wei Chen, Jie Chen, Sen-Bor Jan, Sung-Feng Yeh
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Patent number: 12136619Abstract: A method of manufacturing a three-dimensional integrated circuit structure includes the following steps. A first die is provided. A plurality of second dies are bonded onto the first die, wherein a gap is formed between the plurality of second dies. A dielectric material is filled in the gap by performing at least one cycle of: by a first deposition process, forming a first dielectric layer having a smaller thickness at a top portion of a sidewall of the gap than a bottom portion of the sidewall of the gap; and by a second deposition process, forming a second dielectric layer on the first dielectric layer over the gap. A portion of the dielectric material is removed to form a dielectric structure between the plurality of second dies, wherein a top surface of the dielectric structure is substantially coplanar with tops surfaces of the plurality of second dies.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2022Date of Patent: November 5, 2024Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Hsien-Wei Chen, Ming-Fa Chen, Sung-Feng Yeh
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Publication number: 20240355782Abstract: In an embodiment, a device includes: a bottom integrated circuit die having a first front side and a first back side; a top integrated circuit die having a second front side and a second back side, the second back side being bonded to the first front side, the top integrated circuit die being free from through substrate vias (TSVs); a dielectric layer surrounding the top integrated circuit die, the dielectric layer being disposed on the first front side, the dielectric layer and the bottom integrated circuit die being laterally coterminous; and a through via extending through the dielectric layer, the through via being electrically coupled to the bottom integrated circuit die, surfaces of the through via, the dielectric layer, and the top integrated circuit die being planar.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2024Publication date: October 24, 2024Inventors: Ming-Fa Chen, Tzuan-Horng Liu, Chao-Wen Shih, Sung-Feng Yeh, Nien-Fang Wu
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Publication number: 20240355785Abstract: A die stack structure including a first die, an encapsulant, a redistribution layer and a second die is provided. The encapsulant laterally encapsulates the first die. The redistribution layer is disposed below the encapsulant, and electrically connected with the first die. The second die is disposed between the redistribution layer and the first die, wherein the first and second dies are electrically connected with each other, the second die comprises a body portion having a first side surface, a second side surface and a curved side surface therebetween, and the curved side surface connects the first side surface and the second side surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2024Publication date: October 24, 2024Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Hsien-Wei Chen, Ming-Fa Chen, Sung-Feng Yeh, Tzuan-Horng Liu
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Patent number: 12125821Abstract: A package includes an integrated circuit. The integrated circuit includes a first chip, a dummy chip, a second chip, and a third chip. The first chip includes a semiconductor substrate that extends continuously from an edge of the first chip to another edge of the first chip. The dummy chip is disposed over the first chip and includes a semiconductor substrate that extends continuously from an edge of the dummy chip to another edge of the dummy chip. Sidewalls of the first chip are aligned with sidewalls of the dummy chip. The second chip and the third chip are sandwiched between the first chip and the dummy chip. A thickness of the second chip is substantially equal to a thickness of the third chip.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2022Date of Patent: October 22, 2024Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Ming-Fa Chen, Sung-Feng Yeh, Tzuan-Horng Liu, Chao-Wen Shih
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Patent number: 12125819Abstract: A package structure and method of manufacturing is provided, whereby a bonding dielectric material layer is provided at a back side of a wafer, a bonding dielectric material layer is provided at a front side of an adjoining wafer, and wherein the bonding dielectric material layers are fusion bonded to each other.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2022Date of Patent: October 22, 2024Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Ming-Fa Chen, Chao-Wen Shih, Sung-Feng Yeh
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Patent number: 12125769Abstract: A package structure including a first semiconductor die, a first insulating encapsulation, a bonding enhancement film, a second semiconductor die and a second insulating encapsulation is provided. The first insulating encapsulation laterally encapsulates a first portion of the first semiconductor die. The bonding enhancement film is disposed on a top surface of the first insulating encapsulation and laterally encapsulates a second portion of the first semiconductor die, wherein a top surface of the bonding enhancement film is substantially leveled with a top surface of the semiconductor die. The second semiconductor die is disposed on and bonded to the first semiconductor die and the bonding enhancement film. The second insulating encapsulation laterally encapsulates the second semiconductor die.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2022Date of Patent: October 22, 2024Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Hsien-Wei Chen, Jie Chen, Ming-Fa Chen, Sung-Feng Yeh
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Patent number: 12125820Abstract: A method includes bonding a tier-1 device die to a carrier, forming a first gap-filling region to encapsulate the tier-1 device die, forming a first redistribution structure over and electrically connected to the tier-1 device die, and bonding a tier-2 device die to the tier-1 device die. The tier-2 device die is over the tier-1 device die, and the tier-2 device die extends laterally beyond a corresponding edge of the tier-1 device die. The method further includes forming a second gap-filling region to encapsulate the tier-2 device die, removing the carrier, and forming a through-dielectric via penetrating through the first gap-filling region. The through-dielectric via is overlapped by, and is electrically connected to, the tier-2 device die. A second redistribution structure is formed, wherein the first redistribution structure and the second redistribution structure are on opposing sides of the tier-1 device die.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2021Date of Patent: October 22, 2024Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Ming-Fa Chen, Chuan-An Cheng, Sung-Feng Yeh, Chih-Chia Hu
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Publication number: 20240347515Abstract: A chip structure includes first and second semiconductor chips. The first semiconductor chip includes a first semiconductor substrate, a first interconnection layer located on the first semiconductor substrate, a first protection layer covering the first interconnection layer, a gap fill layer located on the first protection layer, and first conductive vias embedded in the gap fill layer and electrically connected with the first interconnection layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2024Publication date: October 17, 2024Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Ming-Fa Chen, Sung-Feng Yeh, Tzuan-Horng Liu, Chao-Wen Shih
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Publication number: 20240347512Abstract: A package includes a carrier substrate, a first die, and a second die. The first die and the second die are stacked on the carrier substrate in sequential order. The first die includes a first bonding layer, a second bonding layer, and an alignment mark embedded in the first bonding layer. The second die includes a third bonding layer. A surface of the first bonding layer form a rear surface of the first die and a surface of the second bonding layer form an active surface of the first die. The rear surface of the first die is in physical contact with the carrier substrate. The active surface of the first die is in physical contact with the third bonding layer of the second die.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2024Publication date: October 17, 2024Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Ming-Fa Chen, Chao-Wen Shih, Hsien-Wei Chen, Sung-Feng Yeh, Tzuan-Horng Liu
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Patent number: 12119328Abstract: A die stack structure including a first semiconductor die, a second semiconductor die, an insulating encapsulation and a redistribution circuit structure is provided. The first semiconductor die includes a first semiconductor substrate including a first portion and a second portion, a first interconnect structure and a first bonding structure. The first interconnect structure is disposed on a top surface of the second portion, a lateral dimension of the first portion is greater than a lateral dimension of the top surface of the second portion. The second semiconductor die is disposed on the first semiconductor die and includes a second bonding structure, the second semiconductor die is electrically connected with the first semiconductor die through the first and second bonding structures. The insulating encapsulation is disposed on the first portion and laterally encapsulating the second portion and the second semiconductor die.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2023Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Ming-Fa Chen, Chao-Wen Shih, Min-Chien Hsiao, Nien-Fang Wu, Sung-Feng Yeh, Tzuan-Horng Liu
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Patent number: 12094852Abstract: A package structure includes a first die, a die stack structure bonded to the first die, a support structure and an insulation structure. The support structure is disposed on the die stack structure, and a sidewall of the support structure is laterally shifted from a sidewall of the die stack structure. The insulation structure is disposed on the first die and laterally wraps around the die stack structure and the support structure.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2022Date of Patent: September 17, 2024Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Ming-Fa Chen, Sung-Feng Yeh, Tzuan-Horng Liu, Chao-Wen Shih
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Publication number: 20240297151Abstract: A die stack structure including a first semiconductor die, a second semiconductor die, an insulating encapsulation and a redistribution circuit structure is provided. The first semiconductor die includes a first semiconductor substrate including a first portion and a second portion, a first interconnect structure and a first bonding structure. The first interconnect structure is disposed on a top surface of the second portion, a lateral dimension of the first portion is greater than a lateral dimension of the top surface of the second portion. The second semiconductor die is disposed on the first semiconductor die and includes a second bonding structure, the second semiconductor die is electrically connected with the first semiconductor die through the first and second bonding structures. The insulating encapsulation is disposed on the first portion and laterally encapsulating the second portion and the second semiconductor die.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2024Publication date: September 5, 2024Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Ming-Fa Chen, Chao-Wen Shih, Min-Chien Hsiao, Nien-Fang Wu, Sung-Feng Yeh, Tzuan-Horng Liu
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Patent number: 12074140Abstract: A package includes a first device die, and a second device die bonded to the first device die through hybrid bonding. The second device die is larger than the first device die. A first isolation region encapsulates the first device die therein. The first device die, the second device die, and the first isolation region form parts of a first package. A third device die is bonded to the first package through hybrid bonding. The third device die is larger than the first package. A second isolation region encapsulates the first package therein. The first package, the third device die, and the second isolation region form parts of a second package.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2021Date of Patent: August 27, 2024Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Sung-Feng Yeh, Ming-Fa Chen
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Patent number: 12074131Abstract: A package structure including at least one die laterally encapsulate by an encapsulant, a bonding film and an interconnect structure is provided. The bonding film is located on a first side of the encapsulant, and the bonding film includes a first alignment mark structure. The package structure further includes a semiconductor material block located on the bonding film. The interconnect structure is located on a second side of the encapsulant opposite to the first side, and the interconnect structure includes a second alignment mark structure. A location of the first alignment mark structure vertically aligns with a location of the second alignment mark structure.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2022Date of Patent: August 27, 2024Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Ming-Fa Chen, Hsien-Wei Chen, Jie Chen, Sen-Bor Jan, Sung-Feng Yeh
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Publication number: 20240282732Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a first semiconductor die, a second semiconductor die and a plurality of bumps. The first semiconductor die has a front side and a backside opposite to each other. The second semiconductor die is disposed at the backside of the first semiconductor die and electrically connected to first semiconductor die. The plurality of bumps is disposed at the front side of the first semiconductor die and physically connects first die pads of the first semiconductor die. A total width of the first semiconductor die may be less than a total width of the second semiconductor die.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2024Publication date: August 22, 2024Inventors: Ming-Fa Chen, Hsien-Wei Chen, Sung-Feng Yeh, Jie Chen
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Publication number: 20240266297Abstract: A package includes a redistribution structure, a die package on a first side of the redistribution structure including a first die connected to a second die by metal-to-metal bonding and dielectric-to-dielectric bonding, a dielectric material over the first die and the second die and surrounding the first die, and a first through via extending through the dielectric material and connected to the first die and a first via of the redistribution structure, a semiconductor device on the first side of the redistribution structure includes a conductive connector, wherein a second via of the redistribution structure contacts the conductive connector of the semiconductor device, a first molding material on the redistribution structure and surrounding the die package and the semiconductor device, and a package through via extending through the first molding material to contact a third via of the redistribution structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2024Publication date: August 8, 2024Inventors: Ming-Fa Chen, Sung-Feng Yeh, Hsien-Wei Chen
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Patent number: 12057437Abstract: A chip structure includes first and second semiconductor chips. The first semiconductor chip includes a first semiconductor substrate, a first interconnection layer located on the first semiconductor substrate, a first protection layer covering the first interconnection layer, a gap fill layer located on the first protection layer, and first conductive vias embedded in the gap fill layer and electrically connected with the first interconnection layer.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2021Date of Patent: August 6, 2024Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Ming-Fa Chen, Sung-Feng Yeh, Tzuan-Horng Liu, Chao-Wen Shih
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Patent number: 12057439Abstract: In an embodiment, a device includes: a bottom integrated circuit die having a first front side and a first back side; a top integrated circuit die having a second front side and a second back side, the second back side being bonded to the first front side, the top integrated circuit die being free from through substrate vias (TSVs); a dielectric layer surrounding the top integrated circuit die, the dielectric layer being disposed on the first front side, the dielectric layer and the bottom integrated circuit die being laterally coterminous; and a through via extending through the dielectric layer, the through via being electrically coupled to the bottom integrated circuit die, surfaces of the through via, the dielectric layer, and the top integrated circuit die being planar.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2022Date of Patent: August 6, 2024Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.Inventors: Ming-Fa Chen, Tzuan-Horng Liu, Chao-Wen Shih, Sung-Feng Yeh, Nien-Fang Wu
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Patent number: 12057438Abstract: A die stack structure including a first die, an encapsulant, a redistribution layer and a second die is provided. The encapsulant laterally encapsulates the first die. The redistribution layer is disposed below the encapsulant, and electrically connected with the first die. The second die is disposed between the redistribution layer and the first die, wherein the first and second dies are electrically connected with each other, the second die comprises a body portion having a first side surface, a second side surface and a curved side surface therebetween, and the curved side surface connects the first side surface and the second side surface.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2022Date of Patent: August 6, 2024Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Hsien-Wei Chen, Ming-Fa Chen, Sung-Feng Yeh, Tzuan-Horng Liu