Patents by Inventor Yi-Da Tsai

Yi-Da Tsai 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: 11955460
    Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments, a package-on-package (PoP) structure includes a first semiconductor package having a first side and a second side opposing the first side, a second semiconductor package having a first side and a second side opposing the first side, and a plurality of inter-package connector coupled between the first side of the first semiconductor package and the first side of the second semiconductor package. The PoP structure further includes a first molding material on the second side of the first semiconductor package. The second side of the second semiconductor package is substantially free of the first molding material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yi-Da Tsai, Meng-Tse Chen, Sheng-Feng Weng, Sheng-Hsiang Chiu, Wei-Hung Lin, Ming-Da Cheng, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chung-Shi Liu
  • Publication number: 20240071954
    Abstract: A memory device including a base semiconductor die, conductive terminals, memory dies, an insulating encapsulation and a buffer cap is provided. The conductive terminals are disposed on a first surface of the base semiconductor die. The memory dies are stacked over a second surface of the base semiconductor die, and the second surface of the base semiconductor die is opposite to the first surface of the base semiconductor die. The insulating encapsulation is disposed on the second surface of the base semiconductor die and laterally encapsulates the memory dies. The buffer cap covers the first surface of the base semiconductor die, sidewalls of the base semiconductor die and sidewalls of the insulating encapsulation. A package structure including the above-mentioned memory device is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Kai-Ming Chiang, Chao-wei Li, Wei-Lun Tsai, Chia-Min Lin, Yi-Da Tsai, Sheng-Feng Weng, Yu-Hao Chen, Sheng-Hsiang Chiu, Chih-Wei Lin, Ching-Hua Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20240071953
    Abstract: A memory device including a base semiconductor die, conductive terminals, memory dies, an insulating encapsulation and a buffer cap is provided. The conductive terminals are disposed on a first surface of the base semiconductor die. The memory dies are stacked over a second surface of the base semiconductor die, and the second surface of the base semiconductor die is opposite to the first surface of the base semiconductor die. The insulating encapsulation is disposed on the second surface of the base semiconductor die and laterally encapsulates the memory dies. The buffer cap covers the first surface of the base semiconductor die, sidewalls of the base semiconductor die and sidewalls of the insulating encapsulation. A package structure including the above- mentioned memory device is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Kai-Ming Chiang, Chao-wei Li, Wei-Lun Tsai, Chia-Min Lin, Yi-Da Tsai, Sheng-Feng Weng, Yu-Hao Chen, Sheng-Hsiang Chiu, Chih-Wei Lin, Ching-Hua Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20240047446
    Abstract: A semiconductor package and a manufacturing method thereof are described. The semiconductor package includes a package having dies encapsulated by an encapsulant, a redistribution circuit structure, first and second modules and affixing blocks. The redistribution circuit structure is disposed on the package. The first and second modules are disposed on and respectively electrically connected to the redistribution circuit structure by first and second connectors disposed there-between. The first and second modules are adjacent to each other and disposed side by side on the redistribution circuit structure. The affixing blocks are disposed on the redistribution circuit structure and between the first and second modules and the redistribution circuit structure. The affixing blocks include first footing portions located below the first module, second footing portions located below the second module, and exposed portions exposed from the first and second modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2022
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Mao-Yen Chang, Chun-Cheng Lin, Chih-Wei Lin, Yi-Da Tsai, Hsaing-Pin Kuan, Chih-Chiang Tsao, Hsuan-Ting Kuo, Hsiu-Jen Lin, Yu-Chia Lai, Kuo-Lung Pan, Hao-Yi Tsai, Ching-Hua Hsieh
  • Patent number: 11855006
    Abstract: A memory device including a base semiconductor die, conductive terminals, memory dies, an insulating encapsulation and a buffer cap is provided. The conductive terminals are disposed on a first surface of the base semiconductor die. The memory dies are stacked over a second surface of the base semiconductor die, and the second surface of the base semiconductor die is opposite to the first surface of the base semiconductor die. The insulating encapsulation is disposed on the second surface of the base semiconductor die and laterally encapsulates the memory dies. The buffer cap covers the first surface of the base semiconductor die, sidewalls of the base semiconductor die and sidewalls of the insulating encapsulation. A package structure including the above-mentioned memory device is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Kai-Ming Chiang, Chao-wei Li, Wei-Lun Tsai, Chia-Min Lin, Yi-Da Tsai, Sheng-Feng Weng, Yu-Hao Chen, Sheng-Hsiang Chiu, Chih-Wei Lin, Ching-Hua Hsieh
  • Patent number: 11640954
    Abstract: A semiconductor package structure includes a plurality of first dies spaced from each other, a molding layer between the first dies, a second die over the plurality of first dies and the molding layer, and an adhesive layer between the plurality of first dies and the second die, and between the molding layer and the second die. A first interface between the adhesive layer and the molding layer and a second interface between the adhesive layer and the plurality of first dies are at different levels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.
    Inventors: Jeng-Nan Hung, Chun-Hui Yu, Kuo-Chung Yee, Yi-Da Tsai, Wei-Hung Lin, Ming-Da Cheng, Ching-Hua Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20230098830
    Abstract: Package structures and methods for forming the same are provided. The method includes forming a passivation layer having an opening and forming a first seed layer in the opening. The method further includes filling the opening with a conductive layer over the first seed layer and bonding an integrated circuit die to the conductive layer over a first side of the passivation layer. The method further includes removing a portion of the first seed layer to expose a top surface of the conductive layer and to partially expose a first sidewall of the passivation layer from a second side of the passivation layer and forming a second seed layer over the top surface of the conductive layer and over the first sidewall of the passivation layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2022
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Yi-Da TSAI, Cheng-Ping LIN, Wei-Hung LIN, Chih-Wei LIN, Ming-Da CHENG, Ching-Hua HSIEH, Chung-Shi LIU
  • Publication number: 20230035212
    Abstract: A memory device including a base semiconductor die, conductive terminals, memory dies, an insulating encapsulation and a buffer cap is provided. The conductive terminals are disposed on a first surface of the base semiconductor die. The memory dies are stacked over a second surface of the base semiconductor die, and the second surface of the base semiconductor die is opposite to the first surface of the base semiconductor die. The insulating encapsulation is disposed on the second surface of the base semiconductor die and laterally encapsulates the memory dies. The buffer cap covers the first surface of the base semiconductor die, sidewalls of the base semiconductor die and sidewalls of the insulating encapsulation. A package structure including the above-mentioned memory device is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2021
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Kai-Ming Chiang, Chao-wei Li, Wei-Lun Tsai, Chia-Min Lin, Yi-Da Tsai, Sheng-Feng Weng, Yu-Hao Chen, Sheng-Hsiang Chiu, Chih-Wei Lin, Ching-Hua Hsieh
  • Patent number: 11532564
    Abstract: Package structures and methods for forming the same are provided. The package structure includes an integrated circuit die and a package layer surrounding the integrated circuit die. The package structure also includes a redistribution structure over the package layer and electrically connected to the integrated circuit die. The redistribution structure includes a passivation layer and a conductive layer formed in the passivation layer. The integrated circuit die further includes a connector formed over the conductive layer and covered a top surface of the passivation layer. In addition, a bottom surface of the connector and a top surface of the connector are both wider than a neck portion of the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yi-Da Tsai, Cheng-Ping Lin, Wei-Hung Lin, Chih-Wei Lin, Ming-Da Cheng, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chung-Shi Liu
  • Patent number: 11517276
    Abstract: A carrier positioning device includes a carrying base (100) and a carrier (200). A clamp (110) is arranged on the carrying base (100) and a protruding hook (113) protrudes from one side of a distal end (111) of the clamp (110). The carrier (200) has a pipe (210), and a joint (220) is disposed at one end of the pipe (210). The protruding hook (113) hooks one side of the joint (220) so that at least another portion of the carrier (200) is in contact with the carrying base (100). Accordingly, the carrier (200) can be quickly installed or be removed along a lateral direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Chih-Yuan Hsu, Yi-Da Tsai
  • Patent number: 11075131
    Abstract: A semiconductor package including a semiconductor die, a molding compound and a redistribution structure is provided. The molding compound laterally wraps around the semiconductor die, wherein the molding compound includes a base material and a first filler particle and a second filler particle embedded in the base material. The first filler particle has a first recess located in a top surface of the first filler particle, and the second filler particle has at least one hollow void therein. The redistribution structure is disposed on the semiconductor die and the molding compound, wherein the redistribution structure has a polymer dielectric layer. The polymer dielectric layer includes a body portion and a first protruding portion protruding from the body portion, wherein the body portion is in contact with the base material and the top surface of the first filler particle, and the first protruding portion fits with the first recess of the first filler particle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yi-Da Tsai, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chih-Wei Lin, Tsai-Tsung Tsai, Sheng-Chieh Yang, Chia-Min Lin
  • Publication number: 20210217728
    Abstract: A semiconductor package structure includes a plurality of first dies spaced from each other, a molding layer between the first dies, a second die over the plurality of first dies and the molding layer, and an adhesive layer between the plurality of first dies and the second die, and between the molding layer and the second die. A first interface between the adhesive layer and the molding layer and a second interface between the adhesive layer and the plurality of first dies are at different levels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Inventors: JENG-NAN HUNG, CHUN-HUI YU, KUO-CHUNG YEE, YI-DA TSAI, WEI-HUNG LIN, MING-DA CHENG, CHING-HUA HSIEH
  • Patent number: 10971475
    Abstract: A semiconductor package structure includes a plurality of first dies spaced from each other, a molding layer between the first dies, a second die over the plurality of first dies and the molding layer, and an adhesive layer between the plurality of first dies and the second die, and between the molding layer and the second die. A first interface between the adhesive layer and the molding layer and a second interface between the adhesive layer and the plurality of first dies are at different levels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.
    Inventors: Jeng-Nan Hung, Chun-Hui Yu, Kuo-Chung Yee, Yi-Da Tsai, Wei-Hung Lin, Ming-Da Cheng, Ching-Hua Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20210098384
    Abstract: Package structures and methods for forming the same are provided. The package structure includes an integrated circuit die and a package layer surrounding the integrated circuit die. The package structure also includes a redistribution structure over the package layer and electrically connected to the integrated circuit die. The redistribution structure includes a passivation layer and a conductive layer formed in the passivation layer. The integrated circuit die further includes a connector formed over the conductive layer and covered a top surface of the passivation layer. In addition, a bottom surface of the connector and a top surface of the connector are both wider than a neck portion of the connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2020
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Yi-Da TSAI, Cheng-Ping LIN, Wei-Hung LIN, Chih-Wei LIN, Ming-Da CHENG, Ching-Hua HSIEH, Chung-Shi LIU
  • Publication number: 20210057298
    Abstract: A semiconductor package including a semiconductor die, a molding compound and a redistribution structure is provided. The molding compound laterally wraps around the semiconductor die, wherein the molding compound includes a base material and a first filler particle and a second filler particle embedded in the base material. The first filler particle has a first recess located in a top surface of the first filler particle, and the second filler particle has at least one hollow void therein. The redistribution structure is disposed on the semiconductor die and the molding compound, wherein the redistribution structure has a polymer dielectric layer. The polymer dielectric layer includes a body portion and a first protruding portion protruding from the body portion, wherein the body portion is in contact with the base material and the top surface of the first filler particle, and the first protruding portion fits with the first recess of the first filler particle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2019
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yi-Da Tsai, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chih-Wei Lin, Tsai-Tsung Tsai, Sheng-Chieh Yang, Chia-Min Lin
  • Publication number: 20210020611
    Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments, a package-on-package (PoP) structure includes a first semiconductor package having a first side and a second side opposing the first side, a second semiconductor package having a first side and a second side opposing the first side, and a plurality of inter-package connector coupled between the first side of the first semiconductor package and the first side of the second semiconductor package. The PoP structure further includes a first molding material on the second side of the first semiconductor package. The second side of the second semiconductor package is substantially free of the first molding material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2020
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Inventors: Yi-Da Tsai, Meng-Tse Chen, Sheng-Feng Weng, Sheng-Hsiang Chiu, Wei-Hung Lin, Ming-Da Cheng, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chung-Shi Liu
  • Patent number: 10874368
    Abstract: An animal carrying bed includes a tubular unit, an electrical connector and an end cover unit. The electrical connector is arranged on one end of the tubular unit, and the end cover unit is arranged at another end thereof. The end cover unit is formed of an intake channel and a discharge channel therein and separated from each other. The end cover unit is formed of an intake opening inside the tubular unit and connected to the intake channel. The end cover unit is formed of a plurality of discharge openings inside the tubular unit and connected to the discharge channel. The intake channel and the discharge channel are connected to the electrical connector via guide tubes respectively, and the guide tubes are installed inside the tubular unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Yi-Da Tsai, Chih-Yuan Hsu
  • Patent number: 10867932
    Abstract: Package structures and methods for forming the same are provided. The method includes forming a redistribution structure embedded in a passivation layer over a carrier substrate and bonding an integrated circuit die to the redistribution structure through first connectors. The method further includes removing the carrier substrate to expose a bottom portion of the redistribution structure and removing the bottom portion of the redistribution structure to form an opening in the passivation layer. The method further includes forming a second connector over the redistribution structure. In addition, the second connector includes an extending portion extending into the opening in the passivation layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yi-Da Tsai, Cheng-Ping Lin, Wei-Hung Lin, Chih-Wei Lin, Ming-Da Cheng, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chung-Shi Liu
  • Patent number: 10797025
    Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments, a package-on-package (PoP) structure includes a first semiconductor package having a first side and a second side opposing the first side, a second semiconductor package having a first side and a second side opposing the first side, and a plurality of inter-package connector coupled between the first side of the first semiconductor package and the first side of the second semiconductor package. The PoP structure further includes a first molding material on the second side of the first semiconductor package. The second side of the second semiconductor package is substantially free of the first molding material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yi-Da Tsai, Meng-Tse Chen, Sheng-Feng Weng, Sheng-Hsiang Chiu, Wei-Hung Lin, Ming-Da Cheng, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chung-Shi Liu
  • Publication number: 20200152576
    Abstract: Package structures and methods for forming the same are provided. The method includes forming a redistribution structure embedded in a passivation layer over a carrier substrate and bonding an integrated circuit die to the redistribution structure through first connectors. The method further includes removing the carrier substrate to expose a bottom portion of the redistribution structure and removing the bottom portion of the redistribution structure to form an opening in the passivation layer. The method further includes forming a second connector over the redistribution structure. In addition, the second connector includes an extending portion extending into the opening in the passivation layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2020
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yi-Da TSAI, Cheng-Ping LIN, Wei-Hung LIN, Chih-Wei LIN, Ming-Da CHENG, Ching-Hua HSIEH, Chung-Shi LIU