Patents by Inventor Yu-Peng Tsai

Yu-Peng 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).

  • Publication number: 20240274589
    Abstract: A manufacturing method of a package-on-package structure includes placing a lower package on a tape, where conductive bumps of the lower package are in contact with the tape; and bonding an upper package to the lower package, where during the bonding, the conductive bumps are pressed against the tape so that a curvature of the respective conductive bump changes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2024
    Publication date: August 15, 2024
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Hsuan-Ting Kuo, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Cheng-Ting Chen, Hsiu-Jen Lin, Hao-Jan Pei, Yu-Peng Tsai, Chia-Lun Chang, Chih-Chiang Tsao, Philip Yu-shuan Chung
  • Patent number: 12040309
    Abstract: A method includes performing a first laser shot on a first portion of a top surface of a first package component. The first package component is over a second package component, and a first solder region between the first package component and the second package component is reflowed by the first laser shot. After the first laser shot, a second laser shot is performed on a second portion of the top surface of the first package component. A second solder region between the first package component and the second package component is reflowed by the second laser shot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Wei-Yu Chen, Chia-Shen Cheng, Hao-Jan Pei, Philip Yu-Shuan Chung, Kuei-Wei Huang, Yu-Peng Tsai, Hsiu-Jen Lin, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chen-Hua Yu, Chung-Shi Liu
  • Publication number: 20240234365
    Abstract: A method includes performing a first laser shot on a first portion of a top surface of a first package component. The first package component is over a second package component, and a first solder region between the first package component and the second package component is reflowed by the first laser shot. After the first laser shot, a second laser shot is performed on a second portion of the top surface of the first package component. A second solder region between the first package component and the second package component is reflowed by the second laser shot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2024
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Inventors: Wei-Yu Chen, Chia-Shen Cheng, Hao-Jan Pei, Philip Yu-Shuan Chung, Kuei-Wei Huang, Yu-Peng Tsai, Hsiu-Jen Lin, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chen-Hua Yu, Chung-Shi Liu
  • Patent number: 11996400
    Abstract: A manufacturing method of a package-on-package structure includes at least the following steps. Top packages are mounted on a top side of a reconstructed wafer over a flexible tape, where conductive bumps at a bottom side of the reconstructed wafer is attached to the flexible tape, and during the mounting, a shape geometry of the respective conductive bump changes and at least a lower portion of the respective conductive bump is embraced by the flexible tape. The flexible tape is released from the conductive bumps after the mounting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Hsuan-Ting Kuo, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Cheng-Ting Chen, Hsiu-Jen Lin, Hao-Jan Pei, Yu-Peng Tsai, Chia-Lun Chang, Chih-Chiang Tsao, Philip Yu-Shuan Chung
  • Patent number: 11830781
    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: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: 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
  • Patent number: 11532498
    Abstract: A method comprises forming a plurality of interconnect structures including a dielectric layer, a metal line and a redistribution line over a carrier, attaching a semiconductor die on a first side of the plurality of interconnect structures, forming an underfill layer between the semiconductor die and the plurality of interconnect structures, mounting a top package on the first side the plurality of interconnect structures, wherein the top package comprises a plurality of conductive bumps, forming an encapsulation layer over the first side of the plurality of interconnect structures, wherein the top package is embedded in the encapsulation layer, detaching the carrier from the plurality of interconnect structures and mounting a plurality of bumps on a second side of the plurality of interconnect structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chih-Wei Lin, Hui-Min Huang, Ai-Tee Ang, Yu-Peng Tsai, Ming-Da Cheng, Chung-Shi Liu
  • Publication number: 20220367408
    Abstract: A method includes performing a first laser shot on a first portion of a top surface of a first package component. The first package component is over a second package component, and a first solder region between the first package component and the second package component is reflowed by the first laser shot. After the first laser shot, a second laser shot is performed on a second portion of the top surface of the first package component. A second solder region between the first package component and the second package component is reflowed by the second laser shot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Wei-Yu Chen, Chia-Shen Cheng, Hao-Jan Pei, Philip Yu-Shuan Chung, Kuei-Wei Huang, Yu-Peng Tsai, Hsiu-Jen Lin, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chen-Hua Yu, Chung-Shi Liu
  • 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
  • Patent number: 11482491
    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: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: 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
  • Patent number: 11462507
    Abstract: A method includes performing a first laser shot on a first portion of a top surface of a first package component. The first package component is over a second package component, and a first solder region between the first package component and the second package component is reflowed by the first laser shot. After the first laser shot, a second laser shot is performed on a second portion of the top surface of the first package component. A second solder region between the first package component and the second package component is reflowed by the second laser shot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Wei-Yu Chen, Chia-Shen Cheng, Hao-Jan Pei, Philip Yu-Shuan Chung, Kuei-Wei Huang, Yu-Peng Tsai, Hsiu-Jen Lin, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chen-Hua Yu, Chung-Shi Liu
  • Publication number: 20220254767
    Abstract: A manufacturing method of a package-on-package structure includes at least the following steps. Top packages are mounted on a top side of a reconstructed wafer over a flexible tape, where conductive bumps at a bottom side of the reconstructed wafer is attached to the flexible tape, and during the mounting, a shape geometry of the respective conductive bump changes and at least a lower portion of the respective conductive bump is embraced by the flexible tape. The flexible tape is released from the conductive bumps after the mounting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2022
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Hsuan-Ting Kuo, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Cheng-Ting Chen, Hsiu-Jen Lin, Hao-Jan Pei, Yu-Peng Tsai, Chia-Lun Chang, Chih-Chiang Tsao, Philip Yu-shuan Chung
  • Patent number: 11342321
    Abstract: A manufacturing method of a package-on-package structure includes at least the following steps. A plurality of conductive bumps of a first package is attached to a tape carrier. A second package is coupled to the first package opposite to the plurality of conductive bumps. When coupling the second package, the plurality of conductive bumps are deformed to form a plurality of deformed conductive bumps, and a contact area between the tape carrier and the respective deformed conductive bump increases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Hsuan-Ting Kuo, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Cheng-Ting Chen, Hsiu-Jen Lin, Hao-Jan Pei, Yu-Peng Tsai, Chia-Lun Chang, Chih-Chiang Tsao, Philip Yu-Shuan Chung
  • Patent number: 11239103
    Abstract: A method comprises forming a plurality of interconnect structures including a dielectric layer, a metal line and a redistribution line over a carrier, attaching a semiconductor die on a first side of the plurality of interconnect structures, forming an underfill layer between the semiconductor die and the plurality of interconnect structures, mounting a top package on the first side the plurality of interconnect structures, wherein the top package comprises a plurality of conductive bumps, forming an encapsulation layer over the first side of the plurality of interconnect structures, wherein the top package is embedded in the encapsulation layer, detaching the carrier from the plurality of interconnect structures and mounting a plurality of bumps on a second side of the plurality of interconnect structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chih-Wei Lin, Hui-Min Huang, Ai-Tee Ang, Yu-Peng Tsai, Ming-Da Cheng, Chung-Shi Liu
  • Publication number: 20210013173
    Abstract: A method includes performing a first laser shot on a first portion of a top surface of a first package component. The first package component is over a second package component, and a first solder region between the first package component and the second package component is reflowed by the first laser shot. After the first laser shot, a second laser shot is performed on a second portion of the top surface of the first package component. A second solder region between the first package component and the second package component is reflowed by the second laser shot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: Wei-Yu Chen, Chia-Shen Cheng, Hao-Jan Pei, Philip Yu-Shuan Chung, Kuei-Wei Huang, Yu-Peng Tsai, Hsiu-Jen Lin, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chen-Hua Yu, Chung-Shi Liu
  • Patent number: 10868353
    Abstract: An electronic device and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The electronic device includes a chip package, an antenna pattern, and an insulating layer. The chip package includes a semiconductor die and an insulating encapsulation enclosing the semiconductor die. The antenna pattern is electrically coupled to the chip package, where a material of the antenna pattern comprises a conductive powder having fused metal particles. The insulating layer disposed between the chip package and the antenna pattern, where the antenna pattern includes a first surface in contact with the insulating layer, and a second surface opposite to the first surface, and a surface roughness of the second surface is greater than a surface roughness of the first surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chun-Lin Lu, Hsiu-Jen Lin, Hsuan-Ting Kuo, Kai-Chiang Wu, Ming-Che Ho, Wei-Yu Chen, Yu-Peng Tsai, Chia-Lun Chang, Chia-Shen Cheng, Chih-Chiang Tsao, Tzu-Chun Tang, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Tuan-Yu Hung, Cheng-Shiuan Wong
  • Publication number: 20200350197
    Abstract: A method comprises forming a plurality of interconnect structures including a dielectric layer, a metal line and a redistribution line over a carrier, attaching a semiconductor die on a first side of the plurality of interconnect structures, forming an underfill layer between the semiconductor die and the plurality of interconnect structures, mounting a top package on the first side the plurality of interconnect structures, wherein the top package comprises a plurality of conductive bumps, forming an encapsulation layer over the first side of the plurality of interconnect structures, wherein the top package is embedded in the encapsulation layer, detaching the carrier from the plurality of interconnect structures and mounting a plurality of bumps on a second side of the plurality of interconnect structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2020
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Inventors: Chih-Wei Lin, Hui-Min Huang, Ai-Tee Ang, Yu-Peng Tsai, Ming-Da Cheng, Chung-Shi Liu
  • Patent number: 10790261
    Abstract: A method includes performing a first laser shot on a first portion of a top surface of a first package component. The first package component is over a second package component, and a first solder region between the first package component and the second package component is reflowed by the first laser shot. After the first laser shot, a second laser shot is performed on a second portion of the top surface of the first package component. A second solder region between the first package component and the second package component is reflowed by the second laser shot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Wei-Yu Chen, Chia-Shen Cheng, Hao-Jan Pei, Philip Yu-Shuan Chung, Kuei-Wei Huang, Yu-Peng Tsai, Hsiu-Jen Lin, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chen-Hua Yu, Chung-Shi Liu
  • Patent number: 10784221
    Abstract: A method includes vacuum annealing on a substrate having at least one solder bump to reduce voids at an interface of the at least one solder bump. A die is mounted over the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Hsiu-Jen Lin, Chung-Shi Liu, Ming-Da Cheng, Chung-Cheng Lin, Yu-Peng Tsai, Cheng-Ting Chen
  • Publication number: 20200243370
    Abstract: A method comprises forming a plurality of interconnect structures including a dielectric layer, a metal line and a redistribution line over a carrier, attaching a semiconductor die on a first side of the plurality of interconnect structures, forming an underfill layer between the semiconductor die and the plurality of interconnect structures, mounting a top package on the first side the plurality of interconnect structures, wherein the top package comprises a plurality of conductive bumps, forming an encapsulation layer over the first side of the plurality of interconnect structures, wherein the top package is embedded in the encapsulation layer, detaching the carrier from the plurality of interconnect structures and mounting a plurality of bumps on a second side of the plurality of interconnect structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: Chih-Wei Lin, Hui-Min Huang, Ai-Tee Ang, Yu-Peng Tsai, Ming-Da Cheng, Chung-Shi Liu
  • Publication number: 20200152616
    Abstract: A manufacturing method of a package-on-package structure includes at least the following steps. A plurality of conductive bumps of a first package is attached to a tape carrier. A second package is coupled to the first package opposite to the plurality of conductive bumps. When coupling the second package, the plurality of conductive bumps are deformed to form a plurality of deformed conductive bumps, and a contact area between the tape carrier and the respective deformed conductive bump increases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2020
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hsuan-Ting Kuo, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Cheng-Ting Chen, Hsiu-Jen Lin, Hao-Jan Pei, Yu-Peng Tsai, Chia-Lun Chang, Chih-Chiang Tsao, Philip Yu-Shuan Chung