Patents by Inventor Tian-An Chen

Tian-An 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: 8513111
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure may be covered with a thermally decomposing film. That film may then be covered by a sealing cover. Subsequently, the thermally decomposing material may be decomposed, forming a cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Robert P. Meagley, Kevin P. O'Brien, Tian-An Chen, Michael D. Goodner, James Powers, Huey-Chiang Liou
  • Patent number: 8431223
    Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is a technique to form a resin. A mixture is formed by a curing agent dissolved in the epoxy resin. The epoxy resin contains a first rigid rod mesogen. The curing agent contains a second rigid rod mesogen and one of a hydroxyl, amine, and anhydride.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: James C. Matayabas, Jr., Tian-An Chen
  • Publication number: 20120282462
    Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is a technique to form a resin. A mixture is formed by a curing agent dissolved in the epoxy resin. The epoxy resin contains a first rigid rod mesogen. The curing agent contains a second rigid rod mesogen and one of a hydroxyl, amine, and anhydride.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Inventors: James C. Matayabas, JR., Tian-An Chen
  • Patent number: 8242216
    Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is a technique to form a resin. A mixture is formed by a curing agent dissolved in the epoxy resin. The epoxy resin contains a first rigid rod mesogen. The curing agent contains a second rigid rod mesogen and one of a hydroxyl, amine, and anhydride.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: James C. Matayabas, Jr., Tian-An Chen
  • Publication number: 20110250458
    Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is a technique to form a resin. A mixture is formed by a curing agent dissolved in the epoxy resin. The epoxy resin contains a first rigid rod mesogen. The curing agent contains a second rigid rod mesogen and one of a hydroxyl, amine, and anhydride.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2011
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Inventors: James C. Matayabas, JR., Tian-An Chen
  • Patent number: 7999042
    Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is a technique to form a resin. A mixture is formed by a curing agent dissolved in the epoxy resin. The epoxy resin contains a first rigid rod mesogen. The curing agent contains a second rigid rod mesogen and one of a hydroxyl, amine, and anhydride.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: James C. Matayabas, Jr., Tian-An Chen
  • Patent number: 7718216
    Abstract: A method for low temperature bumping is disclosed. A resin capable of being cross-linked by free-radical or cationic polymerization at low temperature is provided. Electrically conductive particles are then added to the resin to form a mixture. The mixture is then activated by heat or exposure to light to polymerize the mixture. In an alternative embodiment, a vinyl ether resin is used, to which electrically conductive particles are added. The mixture is polymerized by exposure to light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Terry Lee Sterrett, Tian-An Chen, Saikumar Jayaraman
  • Patent number: 7619318
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a method includes providing a composition which includes a base at least partially filled with filler particles and applying the composition as an underfill composition. At least some of the filler particles are electrically conductive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher L. Rumer, Tian-An Chen, Vijay Wakharkar, Paul A. Koning
  • Patent number: 7521115
    Abstract: A method for low temperature bumping is disclosed. A resin capable of being cross-linked by free-radical or cationic polymerization at low temperature is provided. Electrically conductive particles are then added to the resin to form a mixture. The mixture is then activated by heat or exposure to light to polymerize the mixture. In an alternative embodiment, a vinyl ether resin is used, to which electrically conductive particles are added. The mixture is polymerized by exposure to light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Terry Lee Sterrett, Tian An Chen, Saikumar Jayaraman
  • Patent number: 7504318
    Abstract: Methods of forming a microelectronic structure are described. Embodiments of those methods include forming a conformal layer of a water soluble nanopowder on a wafer, and then scribing the wafer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Daoqiang Lu, Eric J. Li, Tian-An Chen
  • Patent number: 7470564
    Abstract: A system for underfilling in a chip package includes an underfill mixture that ameliorates the CTE mismatch that typically exists between a packaged die and a resin-impregnated fiberglass mounting substrate. In one embodiment, the system includes an underfill mixture that alone exhibits a CTE that is characteristic of an inorganic-filled underfill composite previously known. An embodiment is also directed to the assembly of a flip-chip package that uses an underfill mixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Song-Hua Shi, Tian-An Chen
  • Patent number: 7303944
    Abstract: Microelectronic packages formed by using novel fluxing agents are disclosed. In one aspect, a microelectronic package may include a microelectronic device, a substrate, and an interconnect structure including a solder material coupling the microelectronic device with the substrate. Underfill material may be included around the interconnect structure between the microelectronic device and the substrate. The underfill material may include an organic rosin acid moiety derived from an anhydride adduct of a rosin compound that was used as a fluxing agent. Methods of making such microelectronic packages using anhydride adducts of rosin compounds are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Tian-An Chen, Daoqiang Lu
  • Patent number: 7279359
    Abstract: Amine-based no-flow underfill materials and a method to produce flip-chip devices electrically bonded to a substrate are described. The no-flow underfill material includes an amine-based curing agent and a fluxing agent, which activates at a fluxing temperature and is neutral at the temperatures lower than the fluxing temperature. The fluxing agent of the no-flow underfill material heated to the activation temperature generates a reactive acid in-situ during chip attachment process to facilitate joint formation. The no-flow underfill material is formed on the substrate. A chip is placed on the no-flow underfill material formed on the substrate. A temperature is increased to activate the fluxing agent. The temperature is further increased to form conductive joints between the chip and the substrate. Further, the no-flow underfill material is cured. The conductive joints between the chip and the substrate may be lead-free.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2007
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Tian-An Chen, Daoqiang Lu
  • Publication number: 20070148360
    Abstract: A method for low temperature bumping is disclosed. A resin capable of being cross-linked by free-radical or cationic polymerization at low temperature is provided. Electrically conductive particles are then added to the resin to form a mixture. The mixture is then activated by heat or exposure to light to polymerize the mixture. In an alternative embodiment, a vinyl ether resin is used, to which electrically conductive particles are added. The mixture is polymerized by exposure to light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2007
    Publication date: June 28, 2007
    Applicant: INTEL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Terry Sterrett, Tian-An Chen, Saikumar Jayaraman
  • Publication number: 20070117263
    Abstract: Microelectronic and optoelectronic packaging embodiments are described with underfill materials including polybenzoxazine, having the general formula:
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2007
    Publication date: May 24, 2007
    Inventors: Song-Hua Shi, Lejun Wang, Tian-An Chen
  • Patent number: 7218007
    Abstract: An electronic structure includes an electronic device coupled to a substrate by conductive bumps and ball limiting metallurgy (BLM). Underfill material having filler particles is disposed in a space between the electronic device and the substrate. A weight percentage of the filler particles is at least about 60%. A particle size of at least 90 wt % of the filler particles is less than about 2 ?m and/or the filler particles are coated by an organic coupling agent. Once the underfill material is fully cured, its coefficient of thermal expansion is no more than 30 PPM/° C., and its glass transition temperature is at least 100° C., and its adhesion to a passivation layer of the electronic device, to the substrate and to the electronic device at its edges is such that the electronic structure passes standardized reliability tests without delamination of the ball limiting metallurgy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Song-Hua Shi, Tian-An Chen, Jason Zhang, Katrina Certeza
  • Publication number: 20070085175
    Abstract: A nano-sized solder suspension flows by selective wetting onto a bond pad and away from a bond-pad resist area. A microelectronic package is also disclosed that uses the nano-sized solder suspension. A method of assembling a microelectronic package is also disclosed. A computing system is also disclosed that includes a bump that was reflowed from the nano-sized solder suspension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2006
    Publication date: April 19, 2007
    Inventors: Daoqiang Lu, Tian-An Chen
  • Publication number: 20070066032
    Abstract: Methods of forming a microelectronic structure are described. Embodiments of those methods include forming a conformal layer of a water soluble nanopowder on a wafer, and then scribing the wafer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2005
    Publication date: March 22, 2007
    Inventors: Daoqiang Lu, Eric Li, Tian-An Chen
  • Patent number: 7179684
    Abstract: Microelectronic and optoelectronic packaging embodiments are described with underfill materials including polybenzoxazine, having the general formula:
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Song-Hua Shi, Lejun Wang, Tian-An Chen
  • Patent number: 7153765
    Abstract: A nano-sized solder suspension flows by selective wetting onto a bond pad and away from a bond-pad resist area. A microelectronic package is also disclosed that uses the nano-sized solder suspension. A method of assembling a microelectronic package is also disclosed. A computing system is also disclosed that includes a bump that was reflowed from the nano-sized solder suspension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Daoqiang Lu, Tian-An Chen