Patents by Inventor Timothy L. Olson

Timothy L. Olson 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: 11887862
    Abstract: The disclosure concerns methods of forming a semiconductor device with a repairable redistribution layer (RDL) design, comprising: preparing an original repairable RDL design; forming first conductive segments of the repairable RDL design; inspecting the first conductive segments of the repairable RDL design to detect manufacturing defects; detecting at least one defect in the first conductive segments; and forming second conductive segments of the repairable RDL design according to a new custom RDL design to mitigate the negative effects of the at least one defect among the first conductive segments. The disclosure also concerns semiconductor devices with a repairable RDL design.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: Deca Technologies USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig Bishop, David Ryan Bartling, Timothy L. Olson
  • Publication number: 20240030113
    Abstract: A method and related structure for a quad flat no-lead (QFN), dual flat no-lead (DFN) or small outline no-lead (SON) package without a leadframe. A semiconductor chip with conductive stumps over an active surface, a first layer of encapsulant disposed around the semiconductor chip, over the active surface, and around the conductive stumps, a first conductive layer and first vertical conductive contacts electrically coupled with the conductive stumps, the first conductive layer comprising conductive traces formed over a planarized surface of the encapsulant and conductive stumps, a second layer of encapsulant disposed over the first encapsulant layer, conductive layer, conductive traces, and first vertical conductive contacts, a plurality of conductive pads formed over a planarized surface, and a solderable metal system (SMS) formed or an organic solderability preservative (OSP) applied over at least a portion of the conductive pads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2022
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Inventors: Robin Davis, Paul R. Hoffman, Clifford Sandstrom, Timothy L. Olson
  • Publication number: 20240030174
    Abstract: The disclosure concerns electronic assemblies, comprising: a component comprising conductive studs on a surface of the component; a first encapsulant disposed around four side surfaces of the component, over the surface of the component, and around at least a portion of sidewalls of the conductive studs; a conductive backside material disposed over at least a portion of a backside of the component; a substantially planar surface disposed over the surface of the component, wherein the substantially planar surface comprises ends of the conductive studs and a planar surface of the first encapsulant, wherein the planar surface of the first encapsulant comprises a roughness less than 500 nanometers over a characteristic measurement distance; conductive structures disposed over the planar surface and configured to be electrically coupled with the component; a second encapsulant disposed over the conductive structures; and conductive pads disposed over, or within, the second encapsulant for TO interconnection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Inventors: Timothy L. Olson, Robin Davis, Paul R. Hoffman, Clifford Sandstrom
  • Publication number: 20230411333
    Abstract: An electronic assembly may include a component comprising conductive studs disposed over an active layer of the component. A first encapsulant layer may be disposed around four side surfaces of the component, over the active layer of the component, and contacting at least a portion of the sides of the conductive studs. A substantially planar surface may be disposed over the active layer of the component, wherein the substantially planar surface comprises ends of the conductive studs and the first encapsulant layer. The first encapsulant layer comprises a roughness less than 500 nanometers. First conductive elements may be disposed over the encapsulant and coupled with the conductive studs. A second layer of encapsulant may be disposed over the first conductive elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Robin Davis, Timothy L. Olson, Craig Bishop, Clifford Sandstrom, Paul R. Hoffman
  • Publication number: 20230386860
    Abstract: The disclosure concerns method of making a molded substrate, comprising providing a carrier; forming a first conductive layer and first vertical conductive contacts over the carrier; disposing a first layer of encapsulant over the first conductive layer and first vertical conductive contacts; planarizing the first vertical conductive contacts and the first layer of encapsulant to form a first planar surface; forming a second conductive layer and second vertical conductive contacts over the first layer of encapsulant and configured to be electrically coupled with the first conductive layer and first vertical conductive contacts; disposing a second layer of encapsulant over the second conductive layer and second vertical conductive contacts; planarizing the second vertical conductive contacts and the second layer of encapsulant to form a second planar surface; and forming first conductive bumps over the second planar surface, opposite the carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Inventors: Robin Davis, Timothy L. Olson, Paul R. Hoffman
  • Publication number: 20230387060
    Abstract: An electronic assembly may include a component comprising conductive studs disposed over an active layer of the component. A first encapsulant layer may be disposed around four side surfaces of the component, over the active layer of the component, and contacting at least a portion of the sides of the conductive studs. A substantially planar surface may be disposed over the active layer of the component, wherein the substantially planar surface comprises ends of the conductive studs and the first encapsulant layer. The first encapsulant layer comprises a roughness less than 500 nanometers. First conductive elements may be disposed over the encapsulant and coupled with the conductive studs. A second layer of encapsulant may be disposed over the first conductive elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Inventors: Robin Davis, Timothy L. Olson, Craig Bishop, Clifford Sandstrom, Paul R. Hoffman
  • Publication number: 20230378029
    Abstract: A method of making a semiconductor device may include providing a large semiconductor die comprising conductive interconnects with a first encapsulant disposed over four side surfaces of the large semiconductor die, over the active surface of the large semiconductor die, and around the conductive interconnects. A first build-up interconnect structure may be formed over the large semiconductor die and over the first encapsulant. Vertical conductive interconnects may be formed over the first build-up interconnect structure and around an embedded device mount site. An embedded device comprising through silicon vias (TSVs) may be disposed over the embedded device mount site. A second encapsulant may be disposed over the build-up structure, and around at least five sides of the embedded device. A second build-up structure may be formed disposed over the planar surface and configured to be electrically coupled to the TSVs of the embedded device and the vertical conductive interconnects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventors: Robin Davis, Timothy L. Olson, Craig Bishop, Clifford Sandstrom
  • Patent number: 11791207
    Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor device can comprise providing a first shift region in which to determine a first displacement. A second shift region may be provided in which to determine a second displacement. A unique electrically conductive structure may be formed comprising traces to account for the first displacement and the second displacement. The electrically conductive structure may comprise traces comprising a first portion within the first shift region and a second portion of traces in the second shift region laterally offset from the first portion of traces. A third portion of the traces may be provided in the routing area between the first shift region and the second shift region. A unique variable metal fill may be formed within the fill area. The variable metal fill may be electrically isolated from the unique electrically conductive structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: Deca Technologies USA, Inc.
    Inventors: David Ryan Bartling, Craig Bishop, Timothy L. Olson
  • Patent number: 11749534
    Abstract: A method and related structure for a quad flat no-lead (QFN), dual flat no-lead (DFN) or small outline no-lead (SON) package without a leadframe. Disposing semiconductor chips face-up on a temporary carrier, disposing a first encapsulant layer around the semiconductor chip, the active layer and conductive stumps, forming a conductive layer and conductive contacts over the planar surface, disposing encapsulant over the first encapsulant layer, conductive layer and conductive contacts, forming a photoresist over the encapsulant with openings, forming conductive pads within the openings, forming a solderable metal system (SMS) or applying an organic solderability preservative (OSP) over the conductive pads, and cutting through the encapsulant around the chip to form the outline of a package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Deca Technologies USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Robin Davis, Paul R. Hoffman, Clifford Sandstrom, Timothy L. Olson
  • Patent number: 11728248
    Abstract: A method of making a semiconductor device may include providing a large semiconductor die comprising conductive interconnects with a first encapsulant disposed over four side surfaces of the large semiconductor die, over the active surface of the large semiconductor die, and around the conductive interconnects. A first build-up interconnect structure may be formed over the large semiconductor die and over the first encapsulant. Vertical conductive interconnects may be formed over the first build-up interconnect structure and around an embedded device mount site. An embedded device comprising through silicon vias (TSVs) may be disposed over the embedded device mount site. A second encapsulant may be disposed over the build-up structure, and around at least five sides of the embedded device. A second build-up structure may be formed disposed over the planar surface and configured to be electrically coupled to the TSVs of the embedded device and the vertical conductive interconnects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Deca Technologies USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Robin Davis, Timothy L. Olson, Craig Bishop, Clifford Sandstrom
  • Publication number: 20230238304
    Abstract: A semiconductor device may include an embedded device comprising through silicon vias (TSVs) extending from a first surface to a second surface opposite the first surface, wherein the embedded device comprises an active device, a semiconductor die comprising an active surface formed at the first surface, an integrated passive device (IPD), or a passive device. Encapsulant may be disposed over at least five sides of the embedded device. A first electrical interconnect structure may be coupled to a first end of the TSV at the first surface of the embedded device, and a second electrical interconnect structure may be coupled to a second end of the TSV at the second surface of the embedded device. A semiconductor die (e.g. a system on chip (SoC), memory device, microprocessor, graphics processor, or analog device), may be mounted over the first electrical interconnect of the TSV.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2023
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Inventors: Timothy L. Olson, Clifford Sandstrom, Craig Bishop, Robin Davis
  • Patent number: 11664321
    Abstract: A multi-step conductive interconnect (MSI) may comprise a first step of the MSI comprising a first end and a second end opposite the first end, a first height (Ha) and a first diameter (Da). A second step of the MSI may comprise a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The first end of the second step contacts the second end of the first step. The second step may comprise a second height (Hb) and a second diameter (Db). The MSI may comprise a height (H) and a height to width aspect ratio (H:Da) greater than or equal to 1.5:1. A sidewall of the first step may comprise an offset (O) with respect to a sidewall of the second step to form a disjointed sidewall profile. The offset O may be in a range of 0.1 ?m-20 ?m.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Deca Technologies USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Clifford Sandstrom, Craig Bishop, Timothy L. Olson
  • Publication number: 20230142384
    Abstract: A semiconductor device may comprise a bridge die comprising copper studs. Copper posts may be disposed in a periphery of the bridge die. An encapsulant may be disposed on five sides of the bridge die, on sides of the copper studs, and on sides of the copper posts that leave ends of the copper studs and opposing first and second ends of the copper posts exposed from the encapsulant. A frontside build-up interconnect structure may be formed over the copper studs of the bridge die and coupled to second ends of the copper posts opposite the first ends of the copper posts. The frontside build-up interconnect structure comprising first pads at a first pitch within a footprint of the bridge die and second pads at a second pitch outside a footprint of the bridge die. The first pitch may be at least 1.5 times less than the second pitch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2022
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Inventors: Timothy L. Olson, Craig Bishop, Clifford Sandstrom
  • Patent number: 11616003
    Abstract: A semiconductor device may include an embedded device comprising through silicon vias (TSVs) extending from a first surface to a second surface opposite the first surface, wherein the embedded device comprises an active device, a semiconductor die comprising an active surface formed at the first surface, an integrated passive device (IPD), or a passive device. Encapsulant may be disposed over at least five sides of the embedded device. A first electrical interconnect structure may be coupled to a first end of the TSV at the first surface of the embedded device, and a second electrical interconnect structure may be coupled to a second end of the TSV at the second surface of the embedded device. A semiconductor die (e.g. a system on chip (SoC), memory device, microprocessor, graphics processor, or analog device), may be mounted over the first electrical interconnect of the TSV.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: Deca Technologies USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy L. Olson, Clifford Sandstrom, Craig Bishop, Robin Davis
  • Publication number: 20230085067
    Abstract: The disclosure concerns methods of forming a semiconductor device with a repairable redistribution layer (RDL) design, comprising: preparing an original repairable RDL design; forming first conductive segments of the repairable RDL design; inspecting the first conductive segments of the repairable RDL design to detect manufacturing defects; detecting at least one defect in the first conductive segments; and forming second conductive segments of the repairable RDL design according to a new custom RDL design to mitigate the negative effects of the at least one defect among the first conductive segments. The disclosure also concerns semiconductor devices with a repairable RDL design.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2022
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Inventors: Craig Bishop, David Ryan Bartling, Timothy L. Olson
  • Publication number: 20230047504
    Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor device can comprise providing a first shift region in which to determine a first displacement. A second shift region may be provided in which to determine a second displacement. A unique electrically conductive structure may be formed comprising traces to account for the first displacement and the second displacement. The electrically conductive structure may comprise traces comprising a first portion within the first shift region and a second portion of traces in the second shift region laterally offset from the first portion of traces. A third portion of the traces may be provided in the routing area between the first shift region and the second shift region. A unique variable metal fill may be formed within the fill area. The variable metal fill may be electrically isolated from the unique electrically conductive structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2022
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Inventors: David Ryan Bartling, Craig Bishop, Timothy L. Olson
  • Publication number: 20230005820
    Abstract: A method of making a semiconductor device may include providing a large semiconductor die comprising conductive interconnects with a first encapsulant disposed over four side surfaces of the large semiconductor die, over the active surface of the large semiconductor die, and around the conductive interconnects. A first build-up interconnect structure may be formed over the large semiconductor die and over the first encapsulant. Vertical conductive interconnects may be formed over the first build-up interconnect structure and around an embedded device mount site. An embedded device comprising through silicon vias (TSVs) may be disposed over the embedded device mount site. A second encapsulant may be disposed over the build-up structure, and around at least five sides of the embedded device. A second build-up structure may be formed disposed over the planar surface and configured to be electrically coupled to the TSVs of the embedded device and the vertical conductive interconnects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Robin Davis, Timothy L. Olson, Craig Bishop, Clifford Sandstrom
  • Publication number: 20230005819
    Abstract: A semiconductor device may include an embedded device comprising through silicon vias (TSVs) extending from a first surface to a second surface opposite the first surface, wherein the embedded device comprises an active device, a semiconductor die comprising an active surface formed at the first surface, an integrated passive device (IPD), or a passive device. Encapsulant may be disposed over at least five sides of the embedded device. A first electrical interconnect structure may be coupled to a first end of the TSV at the first surface of the embedded device, and a second electrical interconnect structure may be coupled to a second end of the TSV at the second surface of the embedded device. A semiconductor die (e.g. a system on chip (SoC), memory device, microprocessor, graphics processor, or analog device), may be mounted over the first electrical interconnect of the TSV.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Timothy L. Olson, Clifford Sandstrom, Craig Bishop, Robin Davis
  • Patent number: 11538759
    Abstract: A semiconductor device may comprise a bridge die comprising copper studs. Copper posts may be disposed in a periphery of the bridge die. An encapsulant may be disposed on five sides of the bridge die, on sides of the copper studs, and on sides of the copper posts that leave ends of the copper studs and opposing first and second ends of the copper posts exposed from the encapsulant. A frontside build-up interconnect structure may be formed over the copper studs of the bridge die and coupled to second ends of the copper posts opposite the first ends of the copper posts. The frontside build-up interconnect structure comprising first pads at a first pitch within a footprint of the bridge die and second pads at a second pitch outside a footprint of the bridge die. The first pitch may be at least 1.5 times less than the second pitch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: Deca Technologies USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy L. Olson, Craig Bishop, Clifford Sandstrom
  • Publication number: 20220352106
    Abstract: A semiconductor device, and method of making the same, comprising a plurality of conductive studs formed over an active surface of a semiconductor die. The plurality of conductive studs may be disposed around a device mount site, wherein the device mount site comprises conductive interconnects comprising a height less than a height of the plurality of conductive studs. An encapsulant may be disposed around the semiconductor die and the conductive studs. A portion of the conductive studs may be exposed from the encapsulant at a planar surface. A build-up interconnect structure comprising one or more layers may be disposed over and coupled to the planar surface, the conductive studs, and the conductive interconnect. A device may be coupled to the conductive interconnects of the device mount site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2022
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Inventors: Clifford Sandstrom, Benedict San Jose, Timothy L. Olson, Craig Bishop