Patents by Inventor Yu-feng Chen

Yu-feng Chen 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: 11075173
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a first die having a first substrate, an interconnect structure overlying the first substrate and having multiple metal layers with vias connecting the multiple metal layers, a seal ring structure overlying the first substrate and along a periphery of the first substrate, the seal ring structure having multiple metal layers with vias connecting the multiple metal layers, the seal ring structure having a topmost metal layer, the topmost metal layer being the metal layer of the seal ring structure that is furthest from the first substrate, the topmost metal layer of the seal ring structure having an inner metal structure and an outer metal structure, and a polymer layer over the seal ring structure, the polymer layer having an outermost edge that is over and aligned with a top surface of the outer metal structure of the seal ring structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chih-Hsiang Tseng, Yu-Feng Chen, Cheng Jen Lin, Wen-Hsiung Lu, Ming-Da Cheng, Kuo-Ching Hsu, Hong-Seng Shue, Ming-Hong Cha, Chao-Yi Wang, Mirng-Ji Lii
  • Publication number: 20210183745
    Abstract: Package structures and methods of forming package structures are described. A method includes placing a first package within a recess of a first substrate. The first package includes a first die. The method further includes attaching a first sensor to the first package and the first substrate. The first sensor is electrically coupled to the first package and the first substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2021
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Chih-Hua Chen, Hao-Yi Tsai, Yu-Feng Chen
  • Patent number: 11024593
    Abstract: A method of forming an integrated circuit structure includes forming a patterned passivation layer over a metal pad, with a top surface of the metal pad revealed through a first opening in the patterned passivation layer, and applying a polymer layer over the patterned passivation layer. The polymer layer is substantially free from N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP), and comprises aliphatic amide as a solvent. The method further includes performing a light-exposure process on the polymer layer, performing a development process on the polymer layer to form a second opening in the polymer layer, wherein the top surface of the metal pad is revealed to the second opening, baking the polymer, and forming a conductive region having a via portion extending into the second opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ming-Da Cheng, Yung-Ching Chao, Chun Kai Tzeng, Cheng Jen Lin, Chin Wei Kang, Yu-Feng Chen, Mirng-Ji Lii
  • Patent number: 11010580
    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: July 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    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: 10985114
    Abstract: A system and method for preventing cracks in a passivation layer is provided. In an embodiment a contact pad has a first diameter and an opening through the passivation layer has a second diameter, wherein the first diameter is greater than the second diameter by a first distance of about 10 ?m. In another embodiment, an underbump metallization is formed through the opening, and the underbump metallization has a third diameter that is greater than the first diameter by a second distance of about 5 ?m. In yet another embodiment, a sum of the first distance and the second distance is greater than about 15 ?m. In another embodiment the underbump metallization has a first dimension that is less than a dimension of the contact pad and a second dimension that is greater than a dimension of the contact pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Feng Chen, Yen-Liang Lin, Tin-Hao Kuo, Sheng-Yu Wu, Chen-Shien Chen
  • Publication number: 20210081636
    Abstract: A fingerprint sensor package and method are provided. The fingerprint sensor package comprises a fingerprint sensor along with a fingerprint sensor surface material and electrical connections from a first side of the fingerprint sensor to a second side of the fingerprint sensor. A high voltage chip is connected to the fingerprint sensor and then the fingerprint sensor package with the high voltage chip are connected to a substrate, wherein the substrate has an opening to accommodate the presence of the high voltage chip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2020
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Yu-Feng Chen, Chih-Hua Chen, Hao-Yi Tsai, Chung-Shi Liu
  • Patent number: 10937718
    Abstract: Package structures and methods of forming package structures are described. A method includes placing a first package within a recess of a first substrate. The first package includes a first die. The method further includes attaching a first sensor to the first package and the first substrate. The first sensor is electrically coupled to the first package and the first substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Chih-Hua Chen, Hao-Yi Tsai, Yu-Feng Chen
  • Patent number: 10878073
    Abstract: A device package includes a sensor die, one or more additional dies adjacent the sensor die, and a molding compound encircling the sensor die and the one or more additional dies. The device package further includes redistribution layers over the sensor die, the one or more additional dies, and the molding compound. The redistribution layers include first conductive features in a first dielectric layer. The first conductive features electrically connect the sensor die to the one or more additional dies. The redistribution layers further include an array of electrodes in a second dielectric layer over the first dielectric layer and electrically connected to the sensor die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Chih Huang, Chih-Hsuan Tai, Yu-Jen Cheng, Chih-Hua Chen, Yu-Feng Chen, Hao-Yi Tsai, Chung-Shi Liu, Chen-Hua Yu
  • Patent number: 10853616
    Abstract: A fingerprint sensor package and method are provided. The fingerprint sensor package comprises a fingerprint sensor along with a fingerprint sensor surface material and electrical connections from a first side of the fingerprint sensor to a second side of the fingerprint sensor. A high voltage chip is connected to the fingerprint sensor and then the fingerprint sensor package with the high voltage chip are connected to a substrate, wherein the substrate has an opening to accommodate the presence of the high voltage chip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Yu-Feng Chen, Chih-Hua Chen, Hao-Yi Tsai, Chung-Shi Liu
  • Publication number: 20200350782
    Abstract: Wireless charging devices, methods of manufacture thereof, and methods of charging electronic devices are disclosed. In some embodiments, a wireless charging device includes a controller, a molding material disposed around the controller, and an interconnect structure disposed over the molding material and coupled to the controller. The wireless charging device includes a wireless charging coil coupled to the controller. The wireless charging coil comprises a first portion disposed in the interconnect structure and a second portion disposed in the molding material. The wireless charging coil is adapted to provide an inductance to charge an electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2020
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Chita Chuang, Chen-Shien Chen, Ming Hung Tseng, Sen-Kuei Hsu, Yu-Feng Chen, Yen-Liang Lin
  • Publication number: 20200327214
    Abstract: A device package includes a sensor die, one or more additional dies adjacent the sensor die, and a molding compound encircling the sensor die and the one or more additional dies. The device package further includes redistribution layers over the sensor die, the one or more additional dies, and the molding compound. The redistribution layers include first conductive features in a first dielectric layer. The first conductive features electrically connect the sensor die to the one or more additional dies. The redistribution layers further include an array of electrodes in a second dielectric layer over the first dielectric layer and electrically connected to the sensor die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2020
    Publication date: October 15, 2020
    Inventors: Yu-Chih Huang, Chih-Hsuan Tai, Yu-Jen Cheng, Chih-Hua Chen, Yu-Feng Chen, Hao-Yi Tsai, Chung-Shi Liu, Chen-Hua Yu
  • Publication number: 20200303211
    Abstract: A semiconductor package has a first redistribution layer, a first die, a second redistribution layer, and a surface coating layer. The first die is encapsulated within a molding material and disposed on and electrically connected to the first redistribution layer. The second redistribution layer is disposed on the molding material, on the first die, and electrically connected to the first die. The second redistribution layer has a topmost metallization layer having at least one contact pad, and the at least one contact pad includes a concave portion. The surface coating layer covers a portion of the topmost metallization layer and exposes the concave portion of the at least one contact pad. A manufacturing process is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Feng Chen, Chih-Hua Chen, Chen-Hua Yu, Chung-Shi Liu, Hung-Jui Kuo, Hui-Jung Tsai, Hao-Yi Tsai
  • Publication number: 20200266074
    Abstract: A device is provided. The device includes a bridge layer over a first substrate. A first connector electrically connecting the bridge layer to the first substrate. A first die is coupled to the bridge layer and the first substrate, and a second die is coupled to the bridge layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: Wei Sen Chang, Yu-Feng Chen, Chen-Shien Chen, Mirng-Ji Lii
  • Patent number: 10720788
    Abstract: Wireless charging devices, methods of manufacture thereof, and methods of charging electronic devices are disclosed. In some embodiments, a wireless charging device includes a controller, a molding material disposed around the controller, and an interconnect structure disposed over the molding material and coupled to the controller. The wireless charging device includes a wireless charging coil coupled to the controller. The wireless charging coil comprises a first portion disposed in the interconnect structure and a second portion disposed in the molding material. The wireless charging coil is adapted to provide an inductance to charge an electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Chita Chuang, Chen-Shien Chen, Ming Hung Tseng, Sen-Kuei Hsu, Yu-Feng Chen, Yen-Liang Lin
  • Patent number: 10707094
    Abstract: A semiconductor package has a first redistribution layer, a first die, a second redistribution layer, and a surface coating layer. The first die is encapsulated within a molding material and disposed on and electrically connected to the first redistribution layer. The second redistribution layer is disposed on the molding material, on the first die, and electrically connected to the first die. The second redistribution layer has a topmost metallization layer having at least one contact pad, and the at least one contact pad includes a concave portion. The surface coating layer covers a portion of the topmost metallization layer and exposes the concave portion of the at least one contact pad. A manufacturing process is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Feng Chen, Chih-Hua Chen, Chen-Hua Yu, Chung-Shi Liu, Hung-Jui Kuo, Hui-Jung Tsai, Hao-Yi Tsai
  • Patent number: 10698994
    Abstract: A device package includes a sensor die, one or more additional dies adjacent the sensor die, and a molding compound encircling the sensor die and the one or more additional dies. The device package further includes redistribution layers over the sensor die, the one or more additional dies, and the molding compound. The redistribution layers include first conductive features in a first dielectric layer. The first conductive features electrically connect the sensor die to the one or more additional dies. The redistribution layers further include an array of electrodes in a second dielectric layer over the first dielectric layer and electrically connected to the sensor die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Chih Huang, Chih-Hsuan Tai, Yu-Jen Cheng, Chih-Hua Chen, Yu-Feng Chen, Hao-Yi Tsai, Chung-Shi Liu, Chen-Hua Yu
  • Patent number: 10672489
    Abstract: An electronic device including: a fuse array including: fuse elements organized along a first direction and a second direction, wherein each fuse element is configured to store information, and a selection circuit configured to provide access to the fuse elements according to positions of the fuse elements along the first direction and the second direction; and a fuse read circuit connected to the fuse array, the fuse read circuit configured to generate a fuse-read output based on reading from one or more of the fuse elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: John E. Riley, Girish N. Cherussery, Scott E. Smith, Yu-Feng Chen
  • Publication number: 20200168583
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a first semiconductor die package. The first semiconductor package includes a molding compound, and a conductive element in the molding compound, wherein a top surface of the conductive element is above or co-planar with a top-most surface of the molding compound. The semiconductor device further includes a second semiconductor die package The second semiconductor package includes a plurality of copper-containing contacts on a single metal pad, wherein each of the plurality of copper-containing contacts is bonded to the conductive element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2020
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Inventors: Yu-Feng CHEN, Chun-Hung LIN, Han-Ping PU, Ming-Da CHENG, Kai-Chiang WU
  • Patent number: 10658334
    Abstract: Package structures and methods for forming the same are provided. The method includes providing a first integrated circuit die and forming a redistribution structure over the first integrated circuit die. The method also includes forming a base layer over the redistribution structure. The base layer has first and second openings. The first openings are wider than the second openings. The method further includes forming first bumps over the redistribution structure. The first bumps have a lower portion filling the first openings. In addition, the method includes bonding a second integrated circuit die to the redistribution structure through second bumps having a lower portion filling the second openings. There is a space between the second integrated circuit die and the base layer. The method also includes forming a molding compound layer over the base layer. The molding compound layer fills the space and surrounds the first and second bumps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yu-Jen Cheng, Yu-Chih Huang, Chih-Hua Chen, Yu-Feng Chen, Hao-Yi Tsai
  • Patent number: 10643861
    Abstract: A method is provided. The method includes attaching a bridge layer to a first substrate. The method also includes forming a first connector, the first connector electrically connecting the bridge layer to the first substrate. The method also includes coupling a first die to the bridge layer and the first substrate, and coupling a second die to the bridge layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Wei Sen Chang, Yu-Feng Chen, Chen-Shien Chen, Mirng-Ji Lii