Patents by Inventor Tao-Chih Chang

Tao-Chih 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: 11854961
    Abstract: A package substrate includes a substrate, an insulating protective layer and an interposer. The substrate has a first surface and a second surface opposing to the first surface. The substrate includes a plurality of first conductive pads embedded in the first surface. The insulating protective layer is disposed on the first surface of the substrate. The insulating protective layer has an opening for exposing the first conductive pads embedded in the first surface of the substrate. The interposer has a top surface and a bottom surface opposing to the top surface. The interposer includes a plurality of conductive vias and a plurality of second conductive pads located on the bottom surface. The interposer is located in a recess defined by the opening of the insulating protective layer and the first surface of the substrate. Each of the second conductive pads is electrically connected to corresponding first conductive pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignees: Industrial Technology Research Institute, Unimicron Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Yu-Hua Chen, Wei-Chung Lo, Tao-Chih Chang, Yu-Min Lin, Sheng-Tsai Wu
  • Patent number: 11776867
    Abstract: A chip package including a heat-dissipating device, a first thermal interface material layer disposed on the heat-dissipating device, a patterned circuit layer disposed on the first thermal interface material layer, a chip disposed on the patterned circuit layer and electrically connected to the patterned circuit layer, and an insulating encapsulant covering the chip, the patterned circuit layer, and the first thermal interface material layer is provided. The first thermal interface material layer has a thickness between 100 ?m and 300 ?m. The first thermal interface material layer is located between the patterned circuit layer and the heat-dissipating device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Kuo-Shu Kao, Tao-Chih Chang, Wen-Chih Chen, Tai-Jyun Yu, Po-Kai Chiu, Yen-Ting Lin, Wei-Kuo Han
  • Patent number: 11756858
    Abstract: A power module including a main housing, a power element, and at least one assembling component is provided. The main housing has at least one side wall and at least two ribs extending from the side wall. The power element is disposed in the main housing and is closely pressed against a heat dissipation structure by the side wall. The assembling component includes a main section and two bending sections. The main section is located between the two ribs and includes a central portion, at least one movable component, and a peripheral portion. The central portion has a fastening portion, the peripheral portion surrounds the central portion, and the movable component is connected between the central portion and the peripheral portion. The two bending sections are respectively connected to two opposite sides of the peripheral portion and are respectively embedded in the two ribs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignees: Industrial Technology Research Institute, DIODES TAIWAN S.A R.L.
    Inventors: Wei-Kuo Han, Chia-Yen Lee, Jing-Yao Chang, Tao-Chih Chang
  • Patent number: 11538842
    Abstract: A chip scale package structure is provided. The chip scale package structure includes an image sensor chip and a chip. The image sensor chip includes a first redistribution layer including a conductive wire and a conductive pad formed on the conductive wire, wherein the conductive pad is exposed from the surface of the first redistribution layer. The chip includes a plurality of through silicon via (TSV) and a second redistribution layer including a conductive wire and a conductive pad formed on the conductive wire, wherein the conductive pad is exposed from the surface of the second redistribution layer. The area of the chip is smaller than that of the image sensor chip. The second redistribution layer of the chip bonds to the first redistribution layer of the image sensor chip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Yu-Min Lin, Tao-Chih Chang
  • Publication number: 20220310473
    Abstract: A chip package including a heat-dissipating device, a first thermal interface material layer disposed on the heat-dissipating device, a patterned circuit layer disposed on the first thermal interface material layer, a chip disposed on the patterned circuit layer and electrically connected to the patterned circuit layer, and an insulating encapsulant covering the chip, the patterned circuit layer, and the first thermal interface material layer is provided. The first thermal interface material layer has a thickness between 100 ?m and 300 ?m. The first thermal interface material layer is located between the patterned circuit layer and the heat-dissipating device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Applicant: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Kuo-Shu Kao, Tao-Chih Chang, Wen-Chih Chen, Tai-Jyun Yu, Po-Kai Chiu, Yen-Ting Lin, Wei-Kuo Han
  • Patent number: 11387159
    Abstract: A chip package including a lead frame, a first chip, a heat dissipation structure, and an insulating encapsulant is provided. The lead frame includes a chip pad having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface and a lead connected to the chip pad. The first chip is disposed on the first surface of the chip pad and electrically connected to the lead of the lead frame and to the outside of the insulating encapsulant via the lead. The head dissipation structure is disposed on the second surface of the chip pad and includes a thermal interface material layer attached to the second surface. The insulating encapsulant encapsulates the first chip, the heat dissipation structure, and a portion of the lead frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Kuo-Shu Kao, Tao-Chih Chang, Wen-Chih Chen, Tai-Jyun Yu, Po-Kai Chiu, Yen-Ting Lin, Wei-Kuo Han
  • Patent number: 11355472
    Abstract: A package structure and a method for connecting components are provided, in which the package includes a first substrate including a first wiring and at least one first contact connecting to the first wiring; a second substrate including a second wiring and at least one second contact connecting to the second wiring, the at least one first contact and the at least one second contact partially physically contacting with each other or partially chemically interface reactive contacting with each other; and at least one third contact surrounding the at least one first contact and the at least one second contact. The first substrate and the second substrate are electrically connected with each other at least through the at least one first contact and the at least one second contact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Yu-Min Lin, Tao-Chih Chang, Wei-Chung Lo
  • Patent number: 11239211
    Abstract: An electronic device package structure including a substrate, a first circuit layer, a second circuit layer, an electronic device and an input/output device is provided. The first circuit layer includes a first conductive portion, a second conductive portion and a first curve portion located between the first conductive portion and the second conductive portion. At least a partial thickness of the first curve portion is greater than a thickness of the first conductive portion. The electronic device disposed on the second circuit layer is electrically connected to the second conductive portion of the first circuit layer. The input/output device disposed corresponding to the first conductive portion is electrically connected to the first conductive portion of the first circuit layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Wei-Kuo Han, Jing-Yao Chang, Tao-Chih Chang
  • Patent number: 11239168
    Abstract: A chip package structure including first and second insulating layers, first and second circuit structures, a chip on the first circuit structure, an encapsulant, a conductive through via, and first and second heat dissipation layers is provided. The first circuit structure is disposed at the first surface of the first insulating layer. The bottom electrode of the chip is electrically connected to the first circuit structure. The second circuit structure is disposed on the chip and electrically connected to the top electrode of the chip. The encapsulant encapsulates the first and second circuit structures and the chip. The conductive through via is disposed in the encapsulant and connects the first and second circuit structures. The second insulating layer is disposed on the second circuit structure. The first heat dissipation layer is disposed on the first insulating layer. The second heat dissipation layer is disposed on the second insulating layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Hsin-Han Lin, Yu-Min Lin, Tao-Chih Chang
  • Patent number: 11114387
    Abstract: An electronic package structure is provided. The electronic packaging structure includes a substrate, a conductive layer disposed on the substrate, an intermetallic compound disposed on the conductive layer, a stress buffering material disposed on the substrate and adjacent to the conductive layer, and an electronic device disposed on the conductive layer and the stress buffering material. The intermetallic compound is disposed between the electronic device and the conductive layer, between the electronic device and the stress buffering material, between the substrate and the stress buffering material, and between the conductive layer and the stress buffering material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Jing-Yao Chang, Tao-Chih Chang, Fang-Jun Leu, Wei-Kuo Han, Kuo-Shu Kao
  • Publication number: 20210210409
    Abstract: A power module including a main housing, a power element, and at least one assembling component is provided. The main housing has at least one side wall and at least two ribs extending from the side wall. The power element is disposed in the main housing and is closely pressed against a heat dissipation structure by the side wall. The assembling component includes a main section and two bending sections. The main section is located between the two ribs and includes a central portion, at least one movable component, and a peripheral portion. The central portion has a fastening portion, the peripheral portion surrounds the central portion, and the movable component is connected between the central portion and the peripheral portion. The two bending sections are respectively connected to two opposite sides of the peripheral portion and are respectively embedded in the two ribs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2021
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Applicants: Industrial Technology Research Institute, Lite-On Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventors: Wei-Kuo Han, Chia-Yen Lee, Jing-Yao Chang, Tao-Chih Chang
  • Patent number: 11004816
    Abstract: A hetero-integrated structure includes a substrate, a die, a passivation layer, a first redistribution layer, a second redistribution layer, and connecting portions. The die is attached on the substrate. The die has an active surface and a non-active surface. The active surface has pads. The passivation layer covers sidewalls and a surface of the die to expose a surface of the pads. The first redistribution layer is located on the passivation layer and electrically connected to the pads. The second redistribution layer is located on the substrate and adjacent to the die. The connecting portions are connected to the first redistribution layer and the second redistribution layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Yu-Min Lin, Ang-Ying Lin, Sheng-Tsai Wu, Tao-Chih Chang, Wei-Chung Lo
  • Publication number: 20210082810
    Abstract: A package substrate includes a substrate, an insulating protective layer and an interposer. The substrate has a first surface and a second surface opposing to the first surface. The substrate includes a plurality of first conductive pads embedded in the first surface. The insulating protective layer is disposed on the first surface of the substrate. The insulating protective layer has an opening for exposing the first conductive pads embedded in the first surface of the substrate. The interposer has a top surface and a bottom surface opposing to the top surface. The interposer includes a plurality of conductive vias and a plurality of second conductive pads located on the bottom surface. The interposer is located in a recess defined by the opening of the insulating protective layer and the first surface of the substrate. Each of the second conductive pads is electrically connected to corresponding first conductive pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2020
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Applicants: Industrial Technology Research Institute, Unimicron Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Yu-Hua Chen, Wei-Chung Lo, Tao-Chih Chang, Yu-Min Lin, Sheng-Tsai Wu
  • Publication number: 20210066257
    Abstract: An electronic device package structure including a substrate, a first circuit layer, a second circuit layer, an electronic device and an input/output device is provided. The first circuit layer includes a first conductive portion, a second conductive portion and a first curve portion located between the first conductive portion and the second conductive portion. At least a partial thickness of the first curve portion is greater than a thickness of the first conductive portion. The electronic device disposed on the second circuit layer is electrically connected to the second conductive portion of the first circuit layer. The input/output device disposed corresponding to the first conductive portion is electrically connected to the first conductive portion of the first circuit layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2020
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Applicant: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Wei-Kuo Han, Jing-Yao Chang, Tao-Chih Chang
  • Publication number: 20210035914
    Abstract: A chip package structure including first and second insulating layers, first and second circuit structures, a chip on the first circuit structure, an encapsulant, a conductive through via, and first and second heat dissipation layers is provided. The first circuit structure is disposed at the first surface of the first insulating layer. The bottom electrode of the chip is electrically connected to the first circuit structure. The second circuit structure is disposed on the chip and electrically connected to the top electrode of the chip. The encapsulant encapsulates the first and second circuit structures and the chip. The conductive through via is disposed in the encapsulant and connects the first and second circuit structures. The second insulating layer is disposed on the second circuit structure. The first heat dissipation layer is disposed on the first insulating layer. The second heat dissipation layer is disposed on the second insulating layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2020
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Applicant: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Hsin-Han Lin, Yu-Min Lin, Tao-Chih Chang
  • Publication number: 20210013256
    Abstract: A chip scale package structure is provided. The chip scale package structure includes an image sensor chip and a chip. The image sensor chip includes a first redistribution layer including a conductive wire and a conductive pad formed on the conductive wire, wherein the conductive pad is exposed from the surface of the first redistribution layer. The chip includes a plurality of through silicon via (TSV) and a second redistribution layer including a conductive wire and a conductive pad formed on the conductive wire, wherein the conductive pad is exposed from the surface of the second redistribution layer. The area of the chip is smaller than that of the image sensor chip. The second redistribution layer of the chip bonds to the first redistribution layer of the image sensor chip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: Yu-Min LIN, Tao-Chih CHANG
  • Patent number: 10784297
    Abstract: A chip scale package structure is provided. The chip scale package structure includes an image sensor chip and a chip. The image sensor chip includes a first redistribution layer including a conductive wire and a conductive pad formed on the conductive wire, wherein the conductive pad is exposed from the surface of the first redistribution layer. The chip includes a second redistribution layer including a conductive wire and a conductive pad formed on the conductive wire, wherein the conductive pad is exposed from the surface of the second redistribution layer. The area of the chip is smaller than that of the image sensor chip. The second redistribution layer of the chip bonds to the first redistribution layer of the image sensor chip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Yu-Min Lin, Tao-Chih Chang
  • Patent number: 10743411
    Abstract: A ceramic substrate component suitable for high-power chips includes a ceramic substrate body and at least one raised metal pad. The ceramic substrate body has an upper surface and a lower surface opposite to the upper surface. The raised metal pad includes a base portion and a top layer. The base portion, which is attached to the upper surface of the ceramic substrate body, has a thickness between 10 and 300 micrometers, and a thermal expansion coefficient greater than the ceramic substrate body. The top layer is formed on the base portion and adapted to install a high-power chip thereon. The top layer extends an area less than the base portion but greater than the high-power chip, and has a thermal expansion coefficient greater than the ceramic substrate body. As such, damages due to thermal stress occurring between the base portion and the ceramic substrate body can be mitigated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignees: ICP Technology Co., Ltd., Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Ho-Chieh Yu, Chen-Cheng-Lung Liao, Chun-Yu Lin, Hsiao-Ming Chang, Jing-Yao Chang, Tao-Chih Chang
  • Publication number: 20200245456
    Abstract: A ceramic substrate component suitable for high-power chips includes a ceramic substrate body and at least one raised metal pad. The ceramic substrate body has an upper surface and a lower surface opposite to the upper surface. The raised metal pad includes a base portion and a top layer. The base portion, which is attached to the upper surface of the ceramic substrate body, has a thickness between 10 and 300 micrometers, and a thermal expansion coefficient greater than the ceramic substrate body. The top layer is formed on the base portion and adapted to install a high-power chip thereon. The top layer extends an area less than the base portion but greater than the high-power chip, and has a thermal expansion coefficient greater than the ceramic substrate body. As such, damages due to thermal stress occurring between the base portion and the ceramic substrate body can be mitigated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: Ho-Chieh Yu, Chen-Cheng-Lung Liao, Chun-Yu Lin, Hsiao-Ming Chang, Jing-Yao Chang, Tao-Chih Chang
  • Publication number: 20200203246
    Abstract: A chip package including a lead frame, a first chip, a heat dissipation structure, and an insulating encapsulant is provided. The lead frame includes a chip pad having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface and a lead connected to the chip pad. The first chip is disposed on the first surface of the chip pad and electrically connected to the lead of the lead frame and to the outside of the insulating encapsulant via the lead. The head dissipation structure is disposed on the second surface of the chip pad and includes a thermal interface material layer attached to the second surface. The insulating encapsulant encapsulates the first chip, the heat dissipation structure, and a portion of the lead frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2020
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Applicant: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Kuo-Shu Kao, Tao-Chih Chang, Wen-Chih Chen, Tai-Jyun Yu, Po-Kai Chiu, Yen-Ting Lin, Wei-Kuo Han