Patents by Inventor Wen-Hsin Wei

Wen-Hsin Wei 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: 10163856
    Abstract: A semiconductor device, and a method of forming the device, are provided. The semiconductor device includes a first die having a first plurality of contact pads and a second die having a second plurality of contact pads. A substrate is bonded to a first contact pad of the first plurality of contact pads and a first contact pad of the second plurality of contact pads in a face-to-face orientation with the first die and the second die. A first through via extends through the substrate. Molding material is interposed between the first die, the second die and the substrate, the molding material extending along sidewalls of the first die, the second die, and the substrate. A second through via is positioned over a second contact pad of the first plurality of contact pads, the second through via extending through the molding material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Wei-Ming Chen, Hsien-Pin Hu, Shang-Yun Hou, Wen Hsin Wei
  • Patent number: 10153222
    Abstract: An embodiment is a method including: attaching a first die to a first side of a first component using first electrical connectors, attaching a first side of a second die to first side of the first component using second electrical connectors, attaching a dummy die to the first side of the first component in a scribe line region of the first component, adhering a cover structure to a second side of the second die, and singulating the first component and the dummy die to form a package structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Hsien-Pin Hu, Jing-Cheng Lin, Szu-Wei Lu, Shang-Yun Hou, Wen-Hsin Wei, Ying-Ching Shih, Chi-Hsi Wu
  • Publication number: 20180254260
    Abstract: Structures and formation methods of a chip package are provided. The chip package includes a substrate, a first chip stack attached to the substrate, and a second chip stack attached to the substrate. The first chip stack and the second chip stack being attached to a same side of the substrate. The chip package further includes a molding compound layer surrounding the first chip stack and the second chip stack. The molding compound layer covers a topmost surface of the first chip stack. A topmost surface of the molding compound layer is substantially coplanar with a topmost surface of the second chip stack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventors: Wen-Hsin Wei, Hsien-Pin Hu, Shang-Yun Hou
  • Publication number: 20180138101
    Abstract: An embodiment is a method including: attaching a first die to a first side of a first component using first electrical connectors, attaching a first side of a second die to first side of the first component using second electrical connectors, attaching a dummy die to the first side of the first component in a scribe line region of the first component, adhering a cover structure to a second side of the second die, and singulating the first component and the dummy die to form a package structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2017
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Hsien-Pin Hu, Jing-Cheng Lin, Szu-Wei Lu, Shang-Yun Hou, Wen-Hsin Wei, Ying-Ching Shih, Chi-Hsi Wu
  • Publication number: 20180047703
    Abstract: Formation methods of a chip package are provided. The method includes bonding a first chip structure and a second chip structure over a substrate. The method also includes forming a release film to cover top surfaces of the first chip structure and the second chip structure. The method further includes forming a package layer to surround the first chip structure and the second chip structure after the formation of the release film. In addition, the method includes removing the release film such that the top surface of the first chip structure, the top surface of the second chip structure, and a top surface of the package layer are exposed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2017
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Wen-Hsin WEI, Chi-Hsi WU, Chen-Hua YU, Hsien-Pin HU, Shang-Yun HOU, Wei-Ming CHEN
  • Publication number: 20180040586
    Abstract: Structures and formation methods of a chip package are provided. The chip package includes a chip stack including a number of semiconductor dies. The chip package also includes a semiconductor chip, and the semiconductor chip is higher than the chip stack. The chip package further includes a package layer covering a top and sidewalls of the chip stack and sidewalls of the semiconductor chip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventors: Wen-Hsin Wei, Chi-Hsi Wu, Chen-Hua Yu, Hsien-Pin Hu, Shang-Yun Hou, Weiming Chris Chen
  • Publication number: 20170373022
    Abstract: A method includes performing a first light-exposure and a second a second light-exposure on a photo resist. The first light-exposure is performed using a first lithograph mask, which covers a first portion of the photo resist. The first portion of the photo resist has a first strip portion exposed in the first light-exposure. The second light-exposure is performed using a second lithograph mask, which covers a second portion of the photo resist. The second portion of the photo resist has a second strip portion exposed in the second light-exposure. The first strip portion and the second strip portion have an overlapping portion that is double exposed. The method further includes developing the photo resist to remove the first strip portion and the second strip portion, etching a dielectric layer underlying the photo resist to form a trench, and filling the trench with a conductive feature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Wen Hsin Wei, Hsien-Pin Hu, Shang-Yun Hou, Weiming Chris Chen
  • Patent number: 9818720
    Abstract: Structures and formation methods of a chip package are provided. The chip package includes a first chip structure and a second chip structure. Heights of the first chip structure and the second chip structure are different. The chip package also includes a package layer covering sidewalls of the first chip structure and sidewalls of the second chip structure. Top surfaces of the first chip structure and the second chip structure are not covered by the package layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wen-Hsin Wei, Chi-Hsi Wu, Chen-Hua Yu, Hsien-Pin Hu, Shang-Yun Hou, Wei-Ming Chen
  • Patent number: 9806058
    Abstract: Structures and formation methods of a chip package are provided. The chip package includes a chip stack including a number of semiconductor dies. The chip package also includes a semiconductor chip, and the semiconductor chip is higher than the chip stack. The chip package further includes a package layer covering a top and sidewalls of the chip stack and sidewalls of the semiconductor chip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Wen-Hsin Wei, Chi-Hsi Wu, Chen-Hua Yu, Hsien-Pin Hu, Shang-Yun Hou, Wei-Ming Chen
  • Patent number: 9741669
    Abstract: A method includes performing a first light-exposure and a second a second light-exposure on a photo resist. The first light-exposure is performed using a first lithograph mask, which covers a first portion of the photo resist. The first portion of the photo resist has a first strip portion exposed in the first light-exposure. The second light-exposure is performed using a second lithograph mask, which covers a second portion of the photo resist. The second portion of the photo resist has a second strip portion exposed in the second light-exposure. The first strip portion and the second strip portion have an overlapping portion that is double exposed. The method further includes developing the photo resist to remove the first strip portion and the second strip portion, etching a dielectric layer underlying the photo resist to form a trench, and filling the trench with a conductive feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Wen Hsin Wei, Hsien-Pin Hu, Shang-Yun Hou, Wei-Ming Chen
  • Publication number: 20170213798
    Abstract: A method includes performing a first light-exposure and a second a second light-exposure on a photo resist. The first light-exposure is performed using a first lithograph mask, which covers a first portion of the photo resist. The first portion of the photo resist has a first strip portion exposed in the first light-exposure. The second light-exposure is performed using a second lithograph mask, which covers a second portion of the photo resist. The second portion of the photo resist has a second strip portion exposed in the second light-exposure. The first strip portion and the second strip portion have an overlapping portion that is double exposed. The method further includes developing the photo resist to remove the first strip portion and the second strip portion, etching a dielectric layer underlying the photo resist to form a trench, and filling the trench with a conductive feature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2016
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Inventors: Wen Hsin Wei, Hsien-Pin Hu, Shang-Yun Hou, Wei-Ming Chen
  • Publication number: 20170125379
    Abstract: A semiconductor device, and a method of forming the device, are provided. The semiconductor device includes a first die having a first plurality of contact pads and a second die having a second plurality of contact pads. A substrate is bonded to a first contact pad of the first plurality of contact pads and a first contact pad of the second plurality of contact pads in a face-to-face orientation with the first die and the second die. A first through via extends through the substrate. Molding material is interposed between the first die, the second die and the substrate, the molding material extending along sidewalls of the first die, the second die, and the substrate. A second through via is positioned over a second contact pad of the first plurality of contact pads, the second through via extending through the molding material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Wei-Ming Chen, Hsien-Pin Hu, Shang-Yun Hou, Wen Hsin Wei
  • Publication number: 20170005071
    Abstract: Structures and formation methods of a chip package are provided. The chip package includes a first chip structure and a second chip structure. Heights of the first chip structure and the second chip structure are different. The chip package also includes a package layer covering sidewalls of the first chip structure and sidewalls of the second chip structure. Top surfaces of the first chip structure and the second chip structure are not covered by the package layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2015
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wen-Hsin WEI, Chi-Hsi WU, Chen-Hua YU, Hsien-Pin HU, Shang-Yun HOU, Wei-Ming CHEN
  • Publication number: 20170005072
    Abstract: Structures and formation methods of a chip package are provided. The chip package includes a chip stack including a number of semiconductor dies. The chip package also includes a semiconductor chip, and the semiconductor chip is higher than the chip stack. The chip package further includes a package layer covering a top and sidewalls of the chip stack and sidewalls of the semiconductor chip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2016
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Wen-Hsin WEI, Chi-Hsi WU, Chen-Hua YU, Hsien-Pin HU, Shang-Yun HOU, Wei-Ming CHEN
  • Publication number: 20160050671
    Abstract: A central controller and a resource allocation method thereof for use in a cellular network are provided. The cellular network includes a user equipment and the central controller. The central controller includes a transceiver and a processor. The transceiver receives a service request signal from the user equipment. The processor is electrically connected to the transceiver and is used to determine a requested service classification of the user equipment according to the service request signal, select a selected resource allocation strategy from a resource allocation strategy set according to the requested service classification, and allocate resources to the user equipment according to the selected resource allocation strategy. The central controller and the user equipment transmit data by the resource.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Inventors: Ya-Ju YU, Wen-Hsin WEI, Chun-Teh LEU, Li WAN
  • Publication number: 20150262958
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include a semiconductor device and methods of forming a semiconductor device. An embodiment is a method of forming a semiconductor device, the method comprising forming a conductive pad in a first substrate, forming an interconnecting structure over the conductive pad and the first substrate, the interconnecting structure comprising a plurality of metal layers disposed in a plurality of dielectric layers, bonding a die to a first side of the interconnecting structure, and etching the first substrate from a second side of the interconnecting structure, the etching exposing a portion of the conductive pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2015
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventors: Shang-Yun Hou, Sao-Ling Chiu, Ping-Kang Huang, Wen Hsin Wei, Wen-Chih Chiou, Shin-Puu Jeng, Bruce C.S. Chou
  • Patent number: 9048231
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include a semiconductor device and methods of forming a semiconductor device. An embodiment is a method of forming a semiconductor device, the method comprising forming a conductive pad in a first substrate, forming an interconnecting structure over the conductive pad and the first substrate, the interconnecting structure comprising a plurality of metal layers disposed in a plurality of dielectric layers, bonding a die to a first side of the interconnecting structure, and etching the first substrate from a second side of the interconnecting structure, the etching exposing a portion of the conductive pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Shang-Yun Hou, Sao-Ling Chiu, Ping-Kang Huang, Wen Hsin Wei, Wen-Chih Chiou, Shin-Puu Jeng, Bruce C. S. Chou
  • Publication number: 20150140967
    Abstract: A base station and a user equipment authentication method thereof are provided. The base station is for use in a wireless network system. The wireless network system includes the user equipment. The base station receives a login request message from the user equipment, and determines that the user equipment is recorded in a black list according to the login request message. The base station further rejects login of the user equipment according to the black list.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2013
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Applicant: Institute For Information Industry
    Inventors: Chun-Teh LEU, Wen-Hsin WEI
  • Publication number: 20140306341
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include a semiconductor device and methods of forming a semiconductor device. An embodiment is a method of forming a semiconductor device, the method comprising forming a conductive pad in a first substrate, forming an interconnecting structure over the conductive pad and the first substrate, the interconnecting structure comprising a plurality of metal layers disposed in a plurality of dielectric layers, bonding a die to a first side of the interconnecting structure, and etching the first substrate from a second side of the interconnecting structure, the etching exposing a portion of the conductive pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2014
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Shang-Yun Hou, Sao-Ling Chiu, Ping-Kang Huang, Wen Hsin Wei, Wen-Chih Chiou, Shin-Puu Jeng, Bruce C.S. Chou
  • Patent number: 8802504
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include a semiconductor device and methods of forming a semiconductor device. An embodiment is a method of forming a semiconductor device, the method comprising forming a conductive pad in a first substrate, forming an interconnecting structure over the conductive pad and the first substrate, the interconnecting structure comprising a plurality of metal layers disposed in a plurality of dielectric layers, bonding a die to a first side of the interconnecting structure, and etching the first substrate from a second side of the interconnecting structure, the etching exposing a portion of the conductive pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Shang-Yun Hou, Sao-Ling Chiu, Ping-Kang Huang, Wen Hsin Wei, Wen-Chih Chiou, Shin-Puu Jeng, Bruce C. S. Chou