Patents by Inventor Yu Chih Huang

Yu Chih Huang 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: 20230315154
    Abstract: This document describes foldable display support systems for thinner computing devices and improved user experience. In aspects, a device includes a foldable display coupled to the foldable display support system. The foldable display includes one or more primary folding regions of a first folding radius and one or more secondary folding regions of a second folding radius different than the first folding radius. The foldable display support system includes a support plate coupled to at least one other support plate by an adhesive layer. The support plate includes one or more flexible regions that correspond to the one or more primary folding regions of the foldable display, and the at least one other support plate includes one or more flexible regions that correspond to the one or more secondary folding regions of the foldable display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Applicant: Google LLC
    Inventors: Adrian Gheorghe Manea, Chu-Chun Lo, Yu-Chih Huang
  • Publication number: 20230307392
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a device includes: a dielectric layer over an active surface of a semiconductor substrate; a conductive via in the dielectric layer, the conductive via including a first copper layer having a non-uniform grain orientation; and a bonding pad over the conductive via and in the dielectric layer, the bonding pad including a second copper layer having a uniform grain orientation, a top surface of the bonding pad being coplanar with a top surface of the dielectric layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2022
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Inventors: Wen-Hsiung Lu, Ming-Da Cheng, Chia-Li Lin, Yu-Chih Huang, Chen-Shien Chen
  • Patent number: 11747741
    Abstract: A semiconductor substrate stage for carrying a substrate is provided. The semiconductor substrate stage includes a base layer, a magnetic shielding layer disposed on the base layer, a carrier layer disposed on the magnetic shielding layer, and a receiver disposed on the carrier layer. The receiver is configured to receive a microwave signal from a signal source electrically isolated from the receiver, and the microwave signal is used for controlling the movement of the semiconductor substrate stage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Yu-Huan Chen, Yu-Chih Huang, Ya-An Peng, Shang-Chieh Chien, Li-Jui Chen, Heng-Hsin Liu
  • Patent number: 11741737
    Abstract: A package includes a sensor die, and an encapsulating material encapsulating the sensor die therein. A top surface of the encapsulating material is substantially coplanar with or higher than a top surface of the sensor die. A plurality of sensing electrodes is higher than the sensor die and the encapsulating material. The plurality of sensing electrodes is arranged as a plurality of rows and columns, and the plurality of sensing electrodes is electrically coupled to the sensor die. A dielectric layer covers the plurality of sensing electrodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD
    Inventors: Chih-Hua Chen, Yu-Feng Chen, Chung-Shi Liu, Chen-Hua Yu, Hao-Yi Tsai, Yu-Chih Huang
  • Patent number: 11742254
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a device includes: a sensor die having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, the sensor die having an input/output region and a first sensing region at the first surface; an encapsulant at least laterally encapsulating the sensor die; a conductive via extending through the encapsulant; and a front-side redistribution structure on the first surface of the sensor die, the front-side redistribution structure being connected to the conductive via and the sensor die, the front-side redistribution structure covering the input/output region of the sensor die, the front-side redistribution structure having a first opening exposing the first sensing region of the sensor die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Tsung-Hsien Chiang, Yu-Chih Huang, Ting-Ting Kuo, Chih-Hsuan Tai, Ban-Li Wu, Ying-Cheng Tseng, Chi-Hui Lai, Chiahung Liu, Hao-Yi Tsai, Chung-Shi Liu, Chen-Hua Yu
  • Patent number: 11727714
    Abstract: A fingerprint sensor package and method are provided. Embodiments include a sensor and a sensor surface material encapsulated within the fingerprint sensor package. An array of electrodes of the sensor are electrically connected using through vias that are located either in the sensor, in connection blocks separated from the sensor, or through connection blocks, or else connected through other connections such as wire bonds. A high voltage die is attached in order to increase the sensitivity of the fingerprint sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Yu-Chih Huang, Chih-Hua Chen, Yu-Jen Cheng, Chih-Wei Lin, Yu-Feng Chen, Hao-Yi Tsai, Chung-Shi Liu, Chen-Hua Yu
  • Publication number: 20230253384
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes an integrated passive device (IPD) including one or more passive devices over a first substrate; and metallization layers over and electrically coupled to the one or more passive devices, where a topmost metallization layer of the metallization layers includes a first plurality of conductive patterns; and a second plurality of conductive patterns interleaved with the first plurality of conductive patterns. The IPD also includes a first under bump metallization (UBM) structure over the topmost metallization layer, where the first UBM structure includes a first plurality of conductive strips, each of the first plurality of conductive strips electrically coupled to a respective one of the first plurality of conductive patterns; and a second plurality of conductive strips interleaved with the first plurality of conductive strips, each of the second plurality of conductive strips electrically coupled to a respective one of the second plurality of conductive patterns.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2023
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Inventors: Yu-Chih Huang, Chi-Hui Lai, Ban-Li Wu, Ying-Cheng Tseng, Ting-Ting Kuo, Chih-Hsuan Tai, Hao-Yi Tsai, Chuei-Tang Wang, Chung-Shi Liu, Chen-Hua Yu, Chiahung Liu
  • Publication number: 20230225039
    Abstract: A target droplet source for an extreme ultraviolet (EUV) source includes a droplet generator configured to generate target droplets of a given material. The droplet generator includes a nozzle configured to supply the target droplets in a space enclosed by a chamber. In some embodiments, a nozzle tube is arranged within the nozzle of the droplet generator, and the nozzle tube includes a structured nozzle pattern configured to provide an angular momentum to the target droplets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2023
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Yu-Huan CHEN, Yu-Chih HUANG, Ming-Hsun TSAI, Shang-Chieh CHIEN, Heng-Hsin LIU
  • Publication number: 20230207472
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a lower encapsulated semiconductor device, a lower redistribution structure, an upper encapsulated semiconductor device, and an upper redistribution structure. The lower redistribution structure is disposed over and electrically connected to the lower encapsulated semiconductor device. The upper encapsulated semiconductor device is disposed over the lower encapsulated semiconductor device and includes a sensor die having a pad and a sensing region, an upper encapsulating material at least laterally encapsulating the sensor die, and an upper conductive via extending through the upper encapsulating material and connected to the lower redistribution structure. The upper redistribution structure is disposed over the upper encapsulated semiconductor device. The upper redistribution structure covers the pad of the sensor die and has an opening located on the sensing region of the sensor die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Ying-Cheng Tseng, Hao-Yi Tsai, Yu-Chih Huang, Chia-Hung Liu
  • Publication number: 20230126259
    Abstract: A fingerprint sensor includes a die, a plurality of conductive structures, an encapsulant, a plurality of conductive patterns, a first dielectric layer, a second dielectric layer, and a redistribution structure. The die has an active surface and a rear surface opposite to the active surface. The conductive structures surround the die. The encapsulant encapsulates the die and the conductive structures. The conductive patterns are over the die and are electrically connected to the die and the conductive structures. Top surfaces of the conductive patterns are flat. The first dielectric layer is over the die and the encapsulant. A top surface of the first dielectric layer is coplanar with top surfaces of the conductive patterns. The second dielectric layer covers the first dielectric layer and the conductive patterns. The redistribution structure is over the rear surface of the die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2022
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chih-Hsuan Tai, Chih-Hua Chen, Hao-Yi Tsai, Yu-Chih Huang, Chia-Hung Liu, Ting-Ting Kuo, Ying-Cheng Tseng
  • Patent number: 11631658
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes an integrated passive device (IPD) including one or more passive devices over a first substrate; and metallization layers over and electrically coupled to the one or more passive devices, where a topmost metallization layer of the metallization layers includes a first plurality of conductive patterns; and a second plurality of conductive patterns interleaved with the first plurality of conductive patterns. The IPD also includes a first under bump metallization (UBM) structure over the topmost metallization layer, where the first UBM structure includes a first plurality of conductive strips, each of the first plurality of conductive strips electrically coupled to a respective one of the first plurality of conductive patterns; and a second plurality of conductive strips interleaved with the first plurality of conductive strips, each of the second plurality of conductive strips electrically coupled to a respective one of the second plurality of conductive patterns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Yu-Chih Huang, Chi-Hui Lai, Ban-Li Wu, Ying-Cheng Tseng, Ting-Ting Kuo, Chih-Hsuan Tai, Hao-Yi Tsai, Chuei-Tang Wang, Chung-Shi Liu, Chen-Hua Yu, Chiahung Liu
  • Publication number: 20230110420
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes passive electrical components in a substrate; and an interconnect structure over the passive electrical components, conductive features of the interconnect structure being electrically coupled to the passive electrical components. The conductive features of the interconnect structure includes a first conductive line over the substrate; a conductive bump over the first conductive line, where in a plan view, the conductive bumps has a first elongated shape and is entirely disposed within boundaries of the first conductive line; and a first via between the first conductive line and the conductive bump, the first via electrically connected to the first conductive line and the conductive bump, where in the plan view, the first via has a second elongated shape and is entirely disposed within boundaries of the conductive bump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2022
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Inventors: Ying-Cheng Tseng, Yu-Chih Huang, Chih-Hsuan Tai, Ting-Ting Kuo, Chi-Hui Lai, Ban-Li Wu, Chiahung Liu, Hao-Yi Tsai
  • Patent number: 11602037
    Abstract: A target droplet source for an extreme ultraviolet (EUV) source includes a droplet generator configured to generate target droplets of a given material. The droplet generator includes a nozzle configured to supply the target droplets in a space enclosed by a chamber. In some embodiments, a nozzle tube is arranged within the nozzle of the droplet generator, and the nozzle tube includes a structured nozzle pattern configured to provide an angular momentum to the target droplets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Yu-Huan Chen, Yu-Chih Huang, Ming-Hsun Tsai, Shang-Chieh Chien, Heng-Hsin Liu
  • Publication number: 20230060625
    Abstract: A target droplet source for an extreme ultraviolet (EUV) source includes a droplet generator configured to generate target droplets of a given material. The droplet generator includes a nozzle configured to supply the target droplets in a space enclosed by a chamber. In some embodiments, a nozzle tube is arranged within the nozzle of the droplet generator, and the nozzle tube includes a structured nozzle pattern configured to provide an angular momentum to the target droplets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2021
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Inventors: Yu-Huan CHEN, Yu-Chih HUANG, Ming-Hsun TSAI, Shang-Chieh CHIEN, Heng-Hsin LIU
  • Publication number: 20230065405
    Abstract: A semiconductor package and a manufacturing method for the semiconductor package are provided. The semiconductor package includes a molded semiconductor device, a first redistribution structure, and conductive vias. The molded semiconductor device comprises a sensor die with a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, wherein the sensor die has an input/output region and a sensing region at the first surface. The first redistribution structure is disposed on the first surface of the sensor die, wherein the first redistribution structure covers the input/output region and exposes the sensing region, and the first redistribution structure comprises a conductive layer having a redistribution pattern and a ring structure. The redistribution pattern is electrically connected with the sensor die. The ring structure surrounds the sensing region and is separated from the redistribution pattern, wherein the ring structure is closer to the sensing region than the redistribution pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2021
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Chih Huang, Chih-Hao Chang, Po-Chun Lin, Chun-Ti Lu, Zheng-Gang Tsai, Shih-Wei Chen, Chia-Hung Liu, Hao-Yi Tsai, Chung-Shi Liu
  • Patent number: 11580767
    Abstract: A fingerprint sensor includes a die, a plurality of conductive structures, an encapsulant, a plurality of conductive patterns, a first dielectric layer, a second dielectric layer, and a redistribution structure. The die has an active surface and a rear surface opposite to the active surface. The conductive structures surround the die. The encapsulant encapsulates the die and the conductive structures. The conductive patterns are over the die and are electrically connected to the die and the conductive structures. Top surfaces of the conductive patterns are flat. The first dielectric layer is over the die and the encapsulant. A top surface of the first dielectric layer is coplanar with top surfaces of the conductive patterns. The second dielectric layer covers the first dielectric layer and the conductive patterns. The redistribution structure is over the rear surface of the die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chih-Hsuan Tai, Chih-Hua Chen, Hao-Yi Tsai, Yu-Chih Huang, Chia-Hung Liu, Ting-Ting Kuo, Ying-Cheng Tseng
  • Publication number: 20230040030
    Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor package includes attaching a first package component to a first carrier; attaching a second package component to the first carrier, the second package component laterally displaced from the first package component; attaching a third package component to the first package component, the third package component being electrically connected to the first package component; removing the first carrier from the first package component and the second package component; after removing the first carrier, performing a first circuit probe test on the second package component to obtain first test data of the second package component; and comparing the first test data of the second package component with prior data of the second package component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2022
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chen-Shien Chen, Tin-Hao Kuo, Hsu-Hsien Chen, Yu-chih Huang
  • Patent number: 11556065
    Abstract: A method includes moving a wafer stage to a first station on a table body of a lithography chamber; placing a wafer on a top surface of the wafer stage; emitting a first laser beam from a first laser emitter toward a first beam splitter on a first sidewall of the wafer stage, wherein a first portion of the first laser beam is reflected by the first beam splitter to form a first reflected laser beam, and a second portion of the first laser beam transmits through the first beam splitter to form a first transmitted laser beam; calculating a position of the wafer stage on a first axis based on the first reflected laser beam; after calculating the position of the wafer, moving the wafer stage to a second station on the table body; and performing a lithography process to the wafer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Yu-Huan Chen, Yu-Chih Huang, Ya-An Peng, Shang-Chieh Chien, Li-Jui Chen, Heng-Hsin Liu
  • Patent number: 11527525
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes passive electrical components in a substrate; and an interconnect structure over the passive electrical components, conductive features of the interconnect structure being electrically coupled to the passive electrical components. The conductive features of the interconnect structure includes a first conductive line over the substrate; a conductive bump over the first conductive line, where in a plan view, the conductive bumps has a first elongated shape and is entirely disposed within boundaries of the first conductive line; and a first via between the first conductive line and the conductive bump, the first via electrically connected to the first conductive line and the conductive bump, where in the plan view, the first via has a second elongated shape and is entirely disposed within boundaries of the conductive bump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Ying-Cheng Tseng, Yu-Chih Huang, Chih-Hsuan Tai, Ting-Ting Kuo, Chi-Hui Lai, Ban-Li Wu, Chiahung Liu, Hao-Yi Tsai
  • Publication number: 20220367338
    Abstract: A package structure includes an insulating encapsulation, at least one die, and conductive structures. The at least one die is encapsulated in the insulating encapsulation. The conductive structures are located aside of the at least one die and surrounded by the insulating encapsulation, and at least one of the conductive structures is electrically connected to the at least one die. Each of the conductive structures has a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface and a slant sidewall connecting the first surface and the second surface, and each of the conductive structures has a top diameter greater than a bottom diameter thereof, and wherein each of the conductive structures has a plurality of pores distributed therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Wei-Yu Chen, Chih-Hua Chen, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Hsiu-Jen Lin, Yu-Chih Huang, Yu-Peng Tsai, Chia-Shen Cheng, Chih-Chiang Tsao, Jen-Jui Yu