Patents by Inventor Tzu-Hung Lin

Tzu-Hung Lin 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: 10692789
    Abstract: A semiconductor package structure is provided. The structure includes a first semiconductor die having a first surface and a second surface opposite thereto. A first molding compound surrounds the first semiconductor die. A first redistribution layer (RDL) structure is disposed on the second surface of the first semiconductor die and laterally extends on the first molding compound. A second semiconductor die is disposed on the first RDL structure and has a first surface and a second surface opposite thereto. A second molding compound surrounds the second semiconductor die. A first protective layer covers a sidewall of the first RDL structure and a sidewall of the first molding compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: MediaTek Inc.
    Inventors: Nai-Wei Liu, Tzu-Hung Lin, I-Hsuan Peng, Ching-Wen Hsiao, Wei-Che Huang
  • Publication number: 20200176408
    Abstract: The invention provides a semiconductor package and a method for fabricating a base for a semiconductor package. The semiconductor package includes a conductive trace embedded in a base. A semiconductor device is mounted on the conductive trace via a conductive structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Publication date: June 4, 2020
    Applicant: MediaTek Inc.
    Inventors: Tzu-Hung Lin, Wen-Sung Hsu, Ta-Jen Yu, Andrew C. Chang
  • Patent number: 10673813
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for NAT traversal in VPN so that the VPN can detect the rule of port allocation for NAT outside the VPN to achieve NAT traversal. The communication structure according to the present invention includes a public network, a client network, a destination network, a first NAT, a second NAT. A DNAT-T proxy server is installed between the first NAT and the second NAT and has the function for the VPN to conduct a plurality of (N times) registrations before sending data out to detect the rule for NAT port allocation of the DNAT-T proxy server, and then inform the next NAT port allocation to the other side of the VPN so as to achieve NAT traversal for the data packets in VPN.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: NATIONAL CHIAO TUNG UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Hsueh Ming Hang, Shaw Hwa Hwang, Cheng Yu Yeh, Bing Chih Yao, Kuan Lin Chen, Yao Hsing Chung, Shun Chieh Chang, Chi Jung Huang, Li Te Shen, Ning Yun Ku, Tzu Hung Lin, Ming Che Yeh
  • Publication number: 20200168572
    Abstract: The invention provides a semiconductor package assembly. The semiconductor package assembly includes a first semiconductor package including a first redistribution layer (RDL) structure having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first substrate. The first RDL structure includes a plurality of first conductive traces close to the first surface of the first RDL structure. An antenna pattern is disposed close to the second surface of the first RDL structure. A first semiconductor die is disposed on the first surface of the first RDL structure and electrically coupled to the first RDL structure. A plurality of conductive structures is disposed on the first surface of the first RDL structure and electrically coupled to the first RDL structure. The plurality of conductive structures is spaced apart from the antenna pattern through the plurality of first conductive traces of the first RDL structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2020
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Applicant: MediaTek Inc.
    Inventors: Tzu-Hung Lin, I-Hsuan Peng, Nai-Wei Liu, Wei-Che Huang, Che-Ya Chou
  • Publication number: 20200105684
    Abstract: A semiconductor package structure is provided. The semiconductor package structure includes a substrate, a semiconductor die and a frame. The semiconductor die is disposed over the substrate. The frame is disposed over the substrate, wherein the frame is adjacent to the semiconductor die, and the upper surface of the frame is lower than the upper surface of the semiconductor die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2019
    Publication date: April 2, 2020
    Inventors: Chia-Cheng CHANG, Tzu-Hung LIN, I-Hsuan PENG, Yi-Jou LIN
  • Publication number: 20200091070
    Abstract: A semiconductor package structure including a semiconductor die having a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, and a third surface adjoined between the first surface and the second surface. A first protective insulating layer covers the first and third surfaces of the semiconductor die. A redistribution layer (RDL) structure is electrically coupled to the semiconductor die and surrounded by the first protective insulating layer on the first surface of the semiconductor die. A first passivation layer covers the first protective insulating layer and the RDL structure. At least one conductive structure passes through the first passivation layer and is electrically coupled to the RDL structure. A method of forming the semiconductor package is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2019
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Applicant: MediaTek Inc.
    Inventors: Yen-Yao Chi, Nai-Wei Liu, Ta-Jen Yu, Tzu-Hung Lin, Wen-Sung Hsu
  • Publication number: 20200075572
    Abstract: A semiconductor package assembly and method for forming the same are provided. The semiconductor package assembly includes a first semiconductor die and a second semiconductor die disposed on a first surface of a substrate. The first semiconductor die includes a peripheral region having a second edge facing the first edge of the second semiconductor die and a third edge opposite to the second edge, a circuit region surrounded by the peripheral region, wherein the circuit region has a fourth edge adjacent to the second edge and a fifth edge adjacent to the third edge. A minimum distance between the second edge and the fourth edge is a first distance, a minimum distance between the third edge and the fifth edge is a second distance, and the first distance is different from the second distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2019
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventors: Chia-Cheng CHANG, I-Hsuan PENG, Tzu-Hung LIN
  • Patent number: 10580747
    Abstract: In one configuration, a semiconductor package includes a conductive trace embedded in a base and a semiconductor device mounted on the conductive trace via a conductive structure, wherein the conductive structure is a bump structure and the width of the bump structure is bigger than the width of the conductive trace. In another configuration, a method for fabricating a semiconductor package includes providing a base, forming at least one conductive trace on the base, forming an additional insulation material on the base, and defining patterns upon the additional insulation material, wherein the pattern is formed on at least one conductive trace, wherein the conductive structure is a bump structure and the width of the bump structure is bigger than the width of the conductive trace.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: MediaTek Inc.
    Inventors: Tzu-Hung Lin, Wen-Sung Hsu, Ta-Jen Yu, Andrew C. Chang
  • Patent number: 10573615
    Abstract: The invention provides a semiconductor package and a method for fabricating a base for a semiconductor package. The semiconductor package includes a conductive trace embedded in a base. A semiconductor device is mounted on the conductive trace via a conductive structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: MediaTek Inc.
    Inventors: Tzu-Hung Lin, Wen-Sung Hsu, Ta-Jen Yu, Andrew C. Chang
  • Patent number: 10573616
    Abstract: The invention provides a semiconductor package and a method for fabricating a base for a semiconductor package. The semiconductor package includes a conductive trace embedded in a base. A semiconductor device is mounted on the conductive trace via a conductive structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: MediaTek Inc.
    Inventors: Tzu-Hung Lin, Wen-Sung Hsu, Ta-Jen Yu, Andrew C. Chang
  • Patent number: 10553526
    Abstract: A semiconductor package is provided. In one configuration, the semiconductor package includes a substrate having a die attach surface. A conductive trace is disposed on the substrate, wherein the conductive trace is elongated and carries a signal or a ground across at least a portion of the substrate. A die is mounted on the die attach surface of the substrate via a conductive pillar bump, the conductive pillar bump being rounded and elongated such that the conductive pillar bump extends along a length of the conductive trace and contacts the conductive trace at an end or at an intermediate portion thereof. The die further includes a metal pad electrically coupling to the conductive pillar bump, wherein the metal pad has a first edge and a second edge substantially vertical to the first edge, and wherein the first edge is not adjacent to the second edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: MediaTek Inc.
    Inventors: Wen-Sung Hsu, Tzu-Hung Lin, Ta-Jen Yu
  • Publication number: 20200013735
    Abstract: A semiconductor package structure is provided. The semiconductor package structure includes a first redistribution layer (RDL) structure formed on a non-active surface of a semiconductor die. A second RDL structure is formed on and electrically coupled to an active surface of the semiconductor die. A ground layer is formed in the first RDL structure. A first molding compound layer is formed on the first RDL structure. A first antenna includes a first antenna element formed in the second RDL structure and a second antenna element formed on the first molding compound layer. Each of the first antenna element and the second antenna element has a first portion overlapping the semiconductor die as viewed from a top-view perspective.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Applicant: MediaTek Inc.
    Inventors: Nai-Wei Liu, Yen-Yao Chi, Yeh-Chun Kao, Shih-Huang Yeh, Tzu-Hung Lin, Wen-Sung Hsu
  • Publication number: 20200006289
    Abstract: A semiconductor package structure includes a substrate having a first surface and second surface opposite thereto, a first semiconductor die disposed on the first surface of the substrate, a second semiconductor die disposed on the first surface, a molding material surrounding the first semiconductor die and the second semiconductor die, and an annular frame mounted on the first surface of the substrate. The first semiconductor die and the second semiconductor die are arranged in a side-by-side manner. The first semiconductor die is separated from the second semiconductor die by the molding material. The substrate includes a wiring structure. The first semiconductor die and the second semiconductor die are electrically coupled to the wiring structure. The annular frame surrounds the first semiconductor die and the second semiconductor die. The annular frame includes a retracted region at an outer corner of the annular frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Chia-Cheng Chang, Tzu-Hung Lin, I-Hsuan Peng, Yi-Jou Lin
  • Patent number: 10497689
    Abstract: A semiconductor package assembly is provided. The semiconductor package assembly includes a semiconductor die and a first memory die disposed on a first surface of a substrate, wherein the first memory die comprises a first edge facing the semiconductor die. The semiconductor die includes a peripheral region having a second edge facing the first edge of the first memory die and a third edge opposite to the second edge. The semiconductor die also includes a circuit region surrounded by the peripheral region, wherein the circuit region has a fourth edge adjacent to the second edge and a fifth edge adjacent to the third edge. A minimum distance between the second edge and the fourth edge is a first distance, a minimum distance between the third edge and the fifth edge is a second distance, and the first distance is different from the second distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: MEDIATEK INC.
    Inventors: Chia-Cheng Chang, I-Hsuan Peng, Tzu-Hung Lin
  • Patent number: 10483211
    Abstract: A semiconductor package structure including a first semiconductor package is provided. The first semiconductor package includes a first redistribution layer (RDL) structure having a first surface and a second surface opposite thereto. A first semiconductor die is disposed on and electrically coupled to the first surface of the first RDL structure. A first molding compound is disposed on the first surface of the first RDL structure and surrounds the first semiconductor die. A plurality of solder balls or conductive pillar structures is disposed in the first molding compound and electrically coupled to the first semiconductor die through the first RDL structure. A method for forming the semiconductor package is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: MediaTek Inc.
    Inventors: Tzu-Hung Lin, I-Hsuan Peng, Ching-Wen Hsiao, Nai-Wei Liu, Wei-Che Huang
  • Publication number: 20190348747
    Abstract: A semiconductor package structure is provided. The semiconductor package structure includes a redistribution layer (RDL) structure formed on a non-active surface of a semiconductor die. An antenna structure includes a first antenna element formed in the RDL structure, a first insulating layer covering the RDL structure, a second insulating layer formed on the first insulating layer, and a second antenna element formed on and in direct contact with the second insulating layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Applicant: MediaTek Inc.
    Inventors: Nai-Wei Liu, Yen-Yao Chi, Yeh-Chun Kao, Shih-Huang Yeh, Tzu-Hung Lin, Wen-Sung Hsu
  • Publication number: 20190348756
    Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor package structure includes providing a first wafer-level package structure having a die region surrounded by a scribe line region. The first wafer-level package structure includes a first encapsulating layer, a first redistribution layer (RDL) structure formed on the first encapsulating layer, a first antenna element formed in the first RDL structure and corresponding to the die region, and a semiconductor die in the first encapsulating layer and corresponding to the die region. A second wafer-level package structure is bonded onto the first RDL structure using a first adhesive layer. The second wafer-level package structure includes a second encapsulating layer attached to the first adhesive layer, and a second antenna element formed on the second encapsulating layer. The second antenna element and the first antenna element form a pitch antenna after the bonding of the second wafer-level package structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Applicant: MediaTek Inc.
    Inventors: Nai-Wei Liu, Yen-Yao Chi, Tzu-Hung Lin, Wen-Sung Hsu
  • Publication number: 20190348748
    Abstract: A semiconductor package structure is provided. The semiconductor package structure includes a semiconductor die surrounded by a first molding compound layer. A redistribution layer (RDL) structure is formed on a non-active surface of the semiconductor die and the first molding compound layer. A second molding compound layer is formed on the RDL structure. An insulating capping layer covers the second molding compound layer. An antenna is electrically coupled to the semiconductor die and includes a first antenna element formed in the RDL structure and a second antenna element formed between the second molding compound layer and the insulating capping layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Applicant: MediaTek Inc.
    Inventors: Nai-Wei Liu, Yen-Yao Chi, Tzu-Hung Lin, Wen-Sung Hsu
  • Patent number: 10468341
    Abstract: A semiconductor package assembly includes a redistribution layer (RDL) structure, which RDL structure includes a conductive trace. A redistribution layer (RDL) contact pad is electrically coupled to the conductive trace, and the RDL contact pad is composed of a symmetrical portion and an extended wing portion connected to the symmetrical portion. The RDL structure includes a first region for a semiconductor die to be disposed thereon and a second region surrounding the first region, and the extended wing portion of the RDL contact pad is offset from a center of the first region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: MEDIATEK INC.
    Inventors: Nai-Wei Liu, Tzu-Hung Lin, I-Hsuan Peng, Che-Hung Kuo, Che-Ya Chou, Wei-Che Huang
  • Patent number: 10431564
    Abstract: A chip package structure and a method for forming a chip package are provided. The chip package structure includes a chip package over a printed circuit board and multiple conductive bumps between the chip package and the printed circuit board. The chip package structure also includes one or more thermal conductive elements between the chip package and the printed circuit board. The thermal conductive element has a thermal conductivity higher than a thermal conductivity of each of the conductive bumps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: MediaTek Inc.
    Inventor: Tzu-Hung Lin