Patents by Inventor Tin-Hao Kuo

Tin-Hao Kuo 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: 20220359343
    Abstract: A package structure includes a bottom plate, a semiconductor package, a top plate, a screw and an anti-loosening coating. The semiconductor package is disposed over the bottom plate. The top plate is disposed over the semiconductor package, and includes an internal thread in a screw hole of the top plate. The screw penetrates through the bottom plate, the semiconductor package and the top plate, and includes an external thread. The external thread of the screw is engaged to the internal thread of the top plate, and the anti-loosening coating is adhered between the external thread and the internal thread.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Chia Lai, Chen-Hua Yu, Chung-Shi Liu, Hsiao-Chung Liang, Hao-Yi Tsai, Chien-Ling Hwang, Kuo-Lung Pan, Pei-Hsuan Lee, Tin-Hao Kuo, Chih-Hsuan Tai
  • Publication number: 20220359344
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a device includes: a package component including integrated circuit dies, an encapsulant around the integrated circuit dies, a redistribution structure over the encapsulant and the integrated circuit dies, and sockets over the redistribution structure; a mechanical brace physically coupled to the sockets, the mechanical brace having openings, each one of the openings exposing a respective one of the sockets; a thermal module physically and thermally coupled to the encapsulant and the integrated circuit dies; and bolts extending through the thermal module, the mechanical brace, and the package component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventors: Shu-Rong Chun, Kuo-Lung Pan, Pei-Hsuan Lee, Chien Ling Hwang, Yu-Chia Lai, Tin-Hao Kuo, Hao-Yi Tsai, Chen-Hua Yu
  • Publication number: 20220359403
    Abstract: A method includes forming a plurality of dielectric layers, which processes include forming a first plurality of dielectric layers having first thicknesses, and forming a second plurality of dielectric layers having second thicknesses smaller than the first thicknesses. The first plurality of dielectric layers and the second plurality of dielectric layers are laid out alternatingly. The method further includes forming a plurality of redistribution lines connected to form a conductive path, which processes include forming a first plurality of redistribution lines, each being in one of the first plurality of dielectric layers, and forming a second plurality of redistribution lines, each being in one of the second plurality of dielectric layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventors: Po-Yuan Teng, Kuo Lung Pan, Yu-Chia Lai, Tin-Hao Kuo, Hao-Yi Tsai, Chen-Hua Yu
  • Patent number: 11495590
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a first die; a first redistribution structure over the first die, the first redistribution structure being conterminous with the first die; a second die over the first die, a first portion of the first die extending beyond a lateral extent of the second die; a conductive pillar over the first portion of the first die and laterally adjacent to the second die, the conductive pillar electrically coupled to first die; a molding material around the first die, the second die, and the conductive pillar; and a second redistribution structure over the molding material, the second redistribution structure electrically coupled to the conductive pillar and the second die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Yu-Chia Lai, Kuo Lung Pan, Hung-Yi Kuo, Tin-Hao Kuo, Hao-Yi Tsai, Chung-Shi Liu, Chen-Hua Yu
  • Patent number: 11488897
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a device includes: a package component including: a first integrated circuit die; an encapsulant at least partially surrounding the first integrated circuit die; a redistribution structure on the encapsulant, the redistribution structure physically and electrically coupling the first integrated circuit die; a first module socket attached to the redistribution structure; an interposer attached to the redistribution structure adjacent the first module socket, the outermost extent of the interposer extending beyond the outermost extent of the redistribution structure; and an external connector attached to the interposer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Chi-Hui Lai, Shu-Rong Chun, Kuo Lung Pan, Tin-Hao Kuo, Hao-Yi Tsai, Chung-Shi Liu, Chen-Hua Yu
  • Publication number: 20220344287
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a first plurality of dies encapsulated by an encapsulant, an interposer over the first plurality of dies, an interconnect structure over and electrically connected to the interposer, and a plurality of conductive pads on a surface of the interconnect structure opposite the interposer. The interposer includes a plurality of embedded passive components. Each die of the first plurality of dies is electrically connected to the interposer. The interconnect structure includes a solenoid inductor in a metallization layer of the interconnect structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2021
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Kuo Lung Pan, Tin-Hao Kuo, Hao-Yi Tsai
  • Publication number: 20220336404
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a semiconductor wafer, a first surface mount component, a second surface mount component and a first barrier structure. The first surface mount component is disposed on the semiconductor wafer, and electrically connected to the semiconductor wafer through a plurality of first electrical connectors. The second surface mount component is disposed on the semiconductor wafer, and electrically connected to the semiconductor wafer through a plurality of second electrical connectors, wherein an edge of the second surface mount component is overhanging a periphery of the semiconductor wafer. The first barrier structure is disposed on the semiconductor wafer in between the second electrical connectors and the edge of the second surface mount component, wherein a first surface of the first barrier structure is facing the second electrical connectors, and a second surface of the first barrier structure is facing away from the second electrical connectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2022
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Mao-Yen Chang, Chih-Wei Lin, Hao-Yi Tsai, Kuo-Lung Pan, Chun-Cheng Lin, Tin-Hao Kuo, Yu-Chia Lai, Chih-Hsuan Tai
  • Publication number: 20220336432
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a die and a first connector. The first connector is disposed on the die. The first connector includes a first connecting housing, a first connecting element and a first connecting portion. The first connecting element is electrically connected to the die and disposed at a first side of the first connecting housing. The first connecting portion is disposed at a second side different from the first side of the first connecting housing, wherein the first connecting portion is one of a hole and a protrusion with respect to a surface of the second side of the first connecting housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2022
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chi-Hui Lai, Chen-Hua Yu, Chung-Shi Liu, Hao-Yi Tsai, Tin-Hao Kuo
  • Publication number: 20220336410
    Abstract: A package includes a package substrate, an interposer over and bonded to the package substrate, a first wafer over and bonding to the interposer, and a second wafer over and bonding to the first wafer. The first wafer has independent passive device dies therein. The second wafer has active device dies therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2022
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Kuo Lung Pan, Shu-Rong Chun, Chi-Hui Lai, Tin-Hao Kuo, Hao-Yi Tsai, Chung-Shi Liu
  • Publication number: 20220336361
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a die, an encapsulant over a front-side surface of the die, a redistribution structure on the encapsulant, a thermal module coupled to the back-side surface of the die, and a bolt extending through the redistribution structure and the thermal module. The die includes a chamfered corner. The bolt is adjacent to the chamfered corner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2022
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Wei-Kang Hsieh, Shih-Wei Chen, Tin-Hao Kuo, Hao-Yi Tsai
  • Patent number: 11456249
    Abstract: A package structure including an interposer, a semiconductor die, through insulator vias, an insulating encapsulant and a redistribution layer is provided. The interposer includes a core structure having a first and second surface, first metal layers disposed on the first and second surface, second metal layers disposed on the second surface over the first metal layers, and third metal layers disposed on the second surface over the second metal layers. The semiconductor die is disposed on the interposer. The through insulator vias are disposed on the interposer and electrically connected to the plurality of first metal layers. The insulating encapsulant is disposed on the interposer over the first surface and encapsulating the semiconductor die and the plurality of through insulator vias. The redistribution layer is disposed on the insulating encapsulant and electrically connected to the semiconductor die and the plurality of through insulator vias.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chuei-Tang Wang, Tin-Hao Kuo
  • Publication number: 20220302003
    Abstract: A chip package structure includes an interposer structure that contains a package-side redistribution structure, an interposer core assembly, and a die-side redistribution structure. The interposer core assembly includes at least one silicon substrate interposer, and each of the at least one silicon substrate interposer includes a respective silicon substrate, a respective set of through-silicon via (TSV) structures vertically extending through the respective silicon substrate, a respective set of interconnect-level dielectric layers embedding a respective set of metal interconnect structures, and a respective set of metal bonding structures that are electrically connected to the die-side redistribution structure. The chip package structure includes at least two semiconductor dies that are attached to the die-side redistribution structure, and an epoxy molding compound (EMC) multi-die frame that laterally encloses the at least two semiconductor dies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2021
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Inventors: Kuo Lung PAN, Yu-Chia LAI, Tin-Hao KUO, Hao-Yi TSAI, Chung-Shi LIU, Chen-Hua YU, Po-Yuan TENG, Teng-Yuan LO, Mao-Yen CHANG
  • Patent number: 11444002
    Abstract: A package structure includes a bottom plate, a semiconductor package, a top plate, a screw and an anti-loosening coating. The semiconductor package is disposed over the bottom plate. The top plate is disposed over the semiconductor package, and includes an internal thread in a screw hole of the top plate. The screw penetrates through the bottom plate, the semiconductor package and the top plate, and includes an external thread. The external thread of the screw is engaged to the internal thread of the top plate, and the anti-loosening coating is adhered between the external thread and the internal thread.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Chia Lai, Chen-Hua Yu, Chung-Shi Liu, Hsiao-Chung Liang, Hao-Yi Tsai, Chien-Ling Hwang, Kuo-Lung Pan, Pei-Hsuan Lee, Tin-Hao Kuo, Chih-Hsuan Tai
  • Publication number: 20220285289
    Abstract: A semiconductor package has central region and peripheral region surrounding central region. The semiconductor package includes dies, encapsulant, and redistribution structure. The dies include functional die and first dummy dies. Functional die is disposed in central region. First dummy dies are disposed in peripheral region. Redistribution structure is disposed on encapsulant over the dies, and is electrically connected to functional die. Vacancy ratio of central region is in the range from 1.01 to 3.00. Vacancy ratio of the peripheral region is in the range from 1.01 to 3.00. Vacancy ratio of central region is a ratio of total area of central region to total area occupied by dies disposed in central region. Vacancy ratio of peripheral region is a ratio of total area of peripheral region to total area occupied by first dummy dies disposed in peripheral region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2021
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Wei-Kang Hsieh, Hao-Yi Tsai, Tin-Hao Kuo, Shih-Wei Chen
  • Patent number: 11424213
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a semiconductor wafer, a first surface mount component, a second surface mount component and a first barrier structure. The first surface mount component is disposed on the semiconductor wafer, and electrically connected to the semiconductor wafer through a plurality of first electrical connectors. The second surface mount component is disposed on the semiconductor wafer, and electrically connected to the semiconductor wafer through a plurality of second electrical connectors, wherein an edge of the second surface mount component is overhanging a periphery of the semiconductor wafer. The first barrier structure is disposed on the semiconductor wafer in between the second electrical connectors and the edge of the second surface mount component, wherein a first surface of the first barrier structure is facing the second electrical connectors, and a second surface of the first barrier structure is facing away from the second electrical connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Mao-Yen Chang, Chih-Wei Lin, Hao-Yi Tsai, Kuo-Lung Pan, Chun-Cheng Lin, Tin-Hao Kuo, Yu-Chia Lai, Chih-Hsuan Tai
  • Publication number: 20220262758
    Abstract: A package structure including at least one semiconductor die and a redistribution structure is provided. The semiconductor die is laterally encapsulated by an encapsulant, and the redistribution structure is disposed on the semiconductor die and the encapsulant and electrically connected with the semiconductor die. The redistribution structure includes signal lines and a pair of repair lines. The signal lines include a pair of first signal lines located at a first level, and each first signal line of the pair of first signal lines has a break that split each first signal line into separate first and second fragments. The pair of repair lines is located above the pair of first signal lines and located right above the break. Opposite ending portions of each repair line are respectively connected with the first and second fragments with each repair line covering the break in each first signal line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2022
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Po-Yuan Teng, Hao-Yi Tsai, Kuo-Lung Pan, Sen-Kuei Hsu, Tin-Hao Kuo, Yi-Yang Lei, Ying-Cheng Tseng, Chi-Hui Lai
  • Patent number: 11417633
    Abstract: An embodiment includes a first package component including a first integrated circuit die and a first encapsulant at least partially surrounding the first integrated circuit die. The device also includes a redistribution structure on the first encapsulant and coupled to the first integrated circuit die. The device also includes a first thermal module coupled to the first integrated circuit die. The device also includes a second package component bonded to the first package component, the second package component including a power module attached to the first package component, the power module including active devices. The device also includes a second thermal module coupled to the power module. The device also includes a mechanical brace extending from a top surface of the second thermal module to a bottom surface of the first thermal module, the mechanical brace physically contacting the first thermal module and the second thermal module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Chi-Hui Lai, Tin-Hao Kuo, Hao-Yi Tsai, Chung-Shi Liu
  • Patent number: 11417638
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a semiconductor package and a connector. The semiconductor package includes a die and a redistribution structure. The redistribution structure is disposed over the die, and includes a plurality of conductive patterns stacking on one another and electrically connected to the die. The connector is disposed on the redistribution structure, and includes a connecting element. The connecting element penetrates the conductive patterns and is electrically connected to the die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chi-Hui Lai, Chen-Hua Yu, Chung-Shi Liu, Hao-Yi Tsai, Tin-Hao Kuo
  • Publication number: 20220254656
    Abstract: A method includes placing a plurality of package components over a carrier, encapsulating the plurality of package components in an encapsulant, forming a light-sensitive dielectric layer over the plurality of package components and the encapsulant, exposing the light-sensitive dielectric layer using a lithography mask, and developing the light-sensitive dielectric layer to form a plurality of openings. Conductive features of the plurality of package components are exposed through the plurality of openings. The method further includes forming redistribution lines extending into the openings. One of the redistribution lines has a length greater than about 26 mm. The redistribution lines, the plurality of package components, the encapsulant in combination form a reconstructed wafer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2022
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventors: Chen-Hua YU, Tin-Hao KUO
  • Publication number: 20220246570
    Abstract: A package structure includes at least one semiconductor die, a plurality of hollow cylinders, an insulating encapsulant, a redistribution layer and through holes. The plurality of hollow cylinders is surrounding the at least one semiconductor die. The insulating encapsulant has a top surface and a bottom surface opposite to the top surface, wherein the insulating encapsulant encapsulates the at least one semiconductor die and the plurality of hollow cylinders. The redistribution layer is disposed on the top surface of the insulant encapsulant and over the at least one semiconductor die. The through holes are penetrating through the plurality of hollow cylinders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Chung-Shi Liu, Hao-Yi Tsai, Tin-Hao Kuo