Patents by Inventor Yueh-Ting Lin

Yueh-Ting Lin 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: 11961796
    Abstract: A package comprises at least one first device die, and a redistribution line (RDL) structure having the at least one first device die bonded thereto. The RDL structure comprises a plurality of dielectric layers, and a plurality of RDLs formed through the plurality of dielectric layers. A trench is defined proximate to axial edges of the RDL structure through each of the plurality of dielectric layers. The trench prevents damage to portions of the RDL structure located axially inwards of the trench.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yueh-Ting Lin, Hua-Wei Tseng, Ming Shih Yeh, Der-Chyang Yeh
  • Publication number: 20240055311
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a package, an electrical device and an underfill material. The package includes a redistribution structure and at least one die, and the at least one die is disposed on a first side of the redistribution structure. The electrical device is disposed on a second side of the redistribution structure, the electrical device has a top surface and a bottom surface opposite to each other, and the top surface faces the redistribution structure. The underfill material is disposed between the top surface and the redistribution structure and extending toward the bottom surface, the underfill material has an end surface corresponding to the bottom surface, and the end surface is a flat surface. In addition, a manufacturing method of the semiconductor structure is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2022
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yueh-Ting Lin, Hua-Wei Tseng, An-Jhih Su, Ming-Shih Yeh, Der-Chyang Yeh
  • Publication number: 20230386989
    Abstract: A package comprises at least one first device die, and a redistribution line (RDL) structure having the at least one first device die bonded thereto. The RDL structure comprises a plurality of dielectric layers, and a plurality of RDLs formed through the plurality of dielectric layers. A trench is defined proximate to axial edges of the RDL structure through each of the plurality of dielectric layers. The trench prevents damage to portions of the RDL structure located axially inwards of the trench.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yueh-Ting Lin, Hua-Wei Tseng, Ming Shih Yeh, Der-Chyang Yeh
  • Publication number: 20230275040
    Abstract: A method includes forming a reconstructed wafer including encapsulating a device die in an encapsulant, forming a dielectric layer over the device die and the encapsulant, forming a plurality of redistribution lines extending into the dielectric layer to electrically couple to the device die, and forming a metal ring in a common process for forming the plurality of redistribution lines. The metal ring encircles the plurality of redistribution lines, and the metal ring extends into scribe lines of the reconstructed wafer. A die-saw process is performed along scribe lines of the reconstructed wafer to separate a package from the reconstructed wafer. The package includes the device die and at least a portion of the metal ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2023
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Inventors: Wan-Yu Lee, Chiang Lin, Yueh-Ting Lin, Hua-Wei Tseng, Li-Hsien Huang, Yu-Hsiang Hu
  • Patent number: 11682637
    Abstract: A method includes forming a reconstructed wafer including encapsulating a device die in an encapsulant, forming a dielectric layer over the device die and the encapsulant, forming a plurality of redistribution lines extending into the dielectric layer to electrically couple to the device die, and forming a metal ring in a common process for forming the plurality of redistribution lines. The metal ring encircles the plurality of redistribution lines, and the metal ring extends into scribe lines of the reconstructed wafer. A die-saw process is performed along scribe lines of the reconstructed wafer to separate a package from the reconstructed wafer. The package includes the device die and at least a portion of the metal ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Wan-Yu Lee, Chiang Lin, Yueh-Ting Lin, Hua-Wei Tseng, Li-Hsien Huang, Yu-Hsiang Hu
  • Publication number: 20230154881
    Abstract: A package structure including IPD and method of forming the same are provided. The package structure includes a die, an encapsulant laterally encapsulating the die, a first RDL structure disposed on the encapsulant and the die, an IPD disposed on the first RDL structure and an underfill layer. The IPD includes a substrate, a first connector on a first side of the substrate and electrically connected to the first RDL structure, a guard structure on a second side of the substrate opposite to the first side and laterally surrounding a connector region, and a second connector disposed within the connector region and electrically connected to a conductive via embedded in the substrate. The underfill layer is disposed to at least fill a space between the first side of the IPD and the first RDL structure. The underfill layer is separated from the connector region by the guard structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2023
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Hua-Wei Tseng, Yueh-Ting Lin, Shao-Yun Chen, Li-Hsien Huang, An-Jhih Su, Ming-Shih Yeh, Der-Chyang Yeh
  • Publication number: 20230068082
    Abstract: A package comprises at least one first device die, and a redistribution line (RDL) structure having the at least one first device die bonded thereto. The RDL structure comprises a plurality of dielectric layers, and a plurality of RDLs formed through the plurality of dielectric layers. A trench is defined proximate to axial edges of the RDL structure through each of the plurality of dielectric layers. The trench prevents damage to portions of the RDL structure located axially inwards of the trench.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yueh-Ting Lin, Hua-Wei Tseng, Ming Shih Yeh, Der-Chyang Yeh
  • Patent number: 11587900
    Abstract: A package structure including IPD and method of forming the same are provided. The package structure includes a die, an encapsulant laterally encapsulating the die, a first RDL structure disposed on the encapsulant and the die, an IPD disposed on the first RDL structure and an underfill layer. The IPD includes a substrate, a first connector on a first side of the substrate and electrically connected to the first RDL structure, a guard structure on a second side of the substrate opposite to the first side and laterally surrounding a connector region, and a second connector disposed within the connector region and electrically connected to a conductive via embedded in the substrate. The underfill layer is disposed to at least fill a space between the first side of the IPD and the first RDL structure. The underfill layer is separated from the connector region by the guard structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Hua-Wei Tseng, Yueh-Ting Lin, Shao-Yun Chen, Li-Hsien Huang, An-Jhih Su, Ming-Shih Yeh, Der-Chyang Yeh
  • Publication number: 20220278067
    Abstract: A package structure including IPD and method of forming the same are provided. The package structure includes a die, an encapsulant laterally encapsulating the die, a first RDL structure disposed on the encapsulant and the die, an IPD disposed on the first RDL structure and an underfill layer. The IPD includes a substrate, a first connector on a first side of the substrate and electrically connected to the first RDL structure, a guard structure on a second side of the substrate opposite to the first side and laterally surrounding a connector region, and a second connector disposed within the connector region and electrically connected to a conductive via embedded in the substrate. The underfill layer is disposed to at least fill a space between the first side of the IPD and the first RDL structure. The underfill layer is separated from the connector region by the guard structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2021
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Hua-Wei Tseng, Yueh-Ting Lin, Shao-Yun Chen, Li-Hsien Huang, An-Jhih Su, Ming-Shih Yeh, Der-Chyang Yeh
  • Publication number: 20210366845
    Abstract: A method includes forming a reconstructed wafer including encapsulating a device die in an encapsulant, forming a dielectric layer over the device die and the encapsulant, forming a plurality of redistribution lines extending into the dielectric layer to electrically couple to the device die, and forming a metal ring in a common process for forming the plurality of redistribution lines. The metal ring encircles the plurality of redistribution lines, and the metal ring extends into scribe lines of the reconstructed wafer. A die-saw process is performed along scribe lines of the reconstructed wafer to separate a package from the reconstructed wafer. The package includes the device die and at least a portion of the metal ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2021
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Inventors: Wan-Yu Lee, Chiang Lin, Yueh-Ting Lin, Hua-Wei Tseng, Li-Hsien Huang, Yu-Hsiang Hu
  • Patent number: 11177142
    Abstract: A method includes attaching a first die and a second die to a carrier; forming a molding material between the first die and second die; and forming a redistribution structure over the first die, the second die and the molding material, the redistribution structure includes a first redistribution region; a second redistribution region; and a dicing region between the first redistribution region and the second redistribution region. The method further includes forming a first opening and a second opening in the dicing region, the first opening and the second opening extending through the redistribution structure and exposing the molding material; and separating the first die and the second die by cutting through a portion of the molding material aligned with the dicing region from a second side of the molding material toward the first side of the molding material, the second side opposing the first side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Li-Hsien Huang, Yueh-Ting Lin, An-Jhih Su, Ming Shih Yeh, Der-Chyang Yeh
  • Patent number: 11088094
    Abstract: A method includes forming a reconstructed wafer including encapsulating a device die in an encapsulant, forming a dielectric layer over the device die and the encapsulant, forming a plurality of redistribution lines extending into the dielectric layer to electrically couple to the device die, and forming a metal ring in a common process for forming the plurality of redistribution lines. The metal ring encircles the plurality of redistribution lines, and the metal ring extends into scribe lines of the reconstructed wafer. A die-saw process is performed along scribe lines of the reconstructed wafer to separate a package from the reconstructed wafer. The package includes the device die and at least a portion of the metal ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Wan-Yu Lee, Chiang Lin, Yueh-Ting Lin, Hua-Wei Tseng, Li-Hsien Huang, Yu-Hsiang Hu
  • Patent number: 10867928
    Abstract: A semiconductor device and the manufacturing method thereof are provided. The semiconductor device includes a package structure, a first die, a first containment structure, a pre-fill layer, and a plurality of conductive terminals. The package structure includes an attach zone, a keep-out zone around the attach zone. The first die is disposed on the package structure in the attach zone and electrically connected to the package structure. The first containment structure is disposed within the keep-out zone of the package structure and surrounds the first die. The pre-fill layer is disposed between the package structure and the first die and between the first containment structure and the first die, where the pre-fill layer is constrained within the first containment structure. The conductive terminals are disposed on the package structure, distributed around the keep-out zone of the package structure, and electrically connected to the package structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Kuan-Chung Lu, An-Jhih Su, Der-Chyang Yeh, Li-Hsien Huang, Yueh-Ting Lin, Ming-Shih Yeh
  • Publication number: 20200381373
    Abstract: A method includes forming a reconstructed wafer including encapsulating a device die in an encapsulant, forming a dielectric layer over the device die and the encapsulant, forming a plurality of redistribution lines extending into the dielectric layer to electrically couple to the device die, and forming a metal ring in a common process for forming the plurality of redistribution lines. The metal ring encircles the plurality of redistribution lines, and the metal ring extends into scribe lines of the reconstructed wafer. A die-saw process is performed along scribe lines of the reconstructed wafer to separate a package from the reconstructed wafer. The package includes the device die and at least a portion of the metal ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2019
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: Wan-Yu Lee, Chiang Lin, Yueh-Ting Lin, Hua-Wei Tseng, Li-Hsien Huang, Yu-Hsiang Hu
  • Patent number: 10756037
    Abstract: A package structure including a semiconductor die, an insulating encapsulant, a redistribution layer and a plurality of conductive terminals is provided. The semiconductor die includes a semiconductor substrate, a plurality of conductive pads and a plurality of conductive strips. The conductive pads are disposed on and connected to the plurality of conductive pads, wherein each of the conductive strips is physically connected to at least two conductive pads. The insulating encapsulant is encapsulating the semiconductor die. The redistribution layer is disposed on the insulating encapsulant and the semiconductor die, wherein the redistribution layer is electrically connected to the plurality of conductive strips. The plurality of conductive terminals is disposed on the redistribution layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Li-Hsien Huang, An-Jhih Su, Der-Chyang Yeh, Hua-Wei Tseng, Yueh-Ting Lin, Ming-Shih Yeh
  • Patent number: 10720409
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a device includes a thermal-electrical-mechanical (TEM) chip having a functional circuit, a first die attached to a first side of the TEM chip, and a first via on the first side of the TEM chip and adjacent to the first die, the first via being electrically coupled to the TEM chip. The device also includes a first molding layer surrounding the TEM chip, the first die and the first via, where an upper surface of the first die and an upper surface of the first via are level with an upper surface of the first molding layer. The device further includes a first redistribution layer over the upper surface of the first molding layer and electrically coupled to the first via and the first die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Der-Chyang Yeh, Hsien-Wei Chen, Li-Hsien Huang, Yueh-Ting Lin, Wei-Yu Chen, An-Jhih Su
  • Patent number: 10672741
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a device includes a thermal-electrical-mechanical (TEM) chip having a functional circuit, a first die attached to a first side of the TEM chip, and a first via on the first side of the TEM chip and adjacent to the first die, the first via being electrically coupled to the TEM chip. The device also includes a first molding layer surrounding the TEM chip, the first die and the first via, where an upper surface of the first die and an upper surface of the first via are level with an upper surface of the first molding layer. The device further includes a first redistribution layer over the upper surface of the first molding layer and electrically coupled to the first via and the first die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Der-Chyang Yeh, Hsien-Wei Chen, Li-Hsien Huang, Yueh-Ting Lin, Wei-Yu Chen, An-Jhih Su
  • Publication number: 20200043855
    Abstract: A semiconductor device and the manufacturing method thereof are provided. The semiconductor device includes a package structure, a first die, a first containment structure, a pre-fill layer, and a plurality of conductive terminals. The package structure includes an attach zone, a keep-out zone around the attach zone. The first die is disposed on the package structure in the attach zone and electrically connected to the package structure. The first containment structure is disposed within the keep-out zone of the package structure and surrounds the first die. The pre-fill layer is disposed between the package structure and the first die and between the first containment structure and the first die, where the pre-fill layer is constrained within the first containment structure. The conductive terminals are disposed on the package structure, distributed around the keep-out zone of the package structure, and electrically connected to the package structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kuan-Chung Lu, An-Jhih Su, Der-Chyang Yeh, Li-Hsien Huang, Yueh-Ting Lin, Ming-Shih Yeh
  • Publication number: 20190355687
    Abstract: A package structure including a semiconductor die, an insulating encapsulant, a redistribution layer and a plurality of conductive terminals is provided. The semiconductor die includes a semiconductor substrate, a plurality of conductive pads and a plurality of conductive strips. The conductive pads are disposed on and connected to the plurality of conductive pads, wherein each of the conductive strips is physically connected to at least two conductive pads. The insulating encapsulant is encapsulating the semiconductor die. The redistribution layer is disposed on the insulating encapsulant and the semiconductor die, wherein the redistribution layer is electrically connected to the plurality of conductive strips. The plurality of conductive terminals is disposed on the redistribution layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Li-Hsien Huang, An-Jhih Su, Der-Chyang Yeh, Hua-Wei Tseng, Yueh-Ting Lin, Ming-Shih Yeh
  • Publication number: 20190164783
    Abstract: A method includes attaching a first die and a second die to a carrier; forming a molding material between the first die and second die; and forming a redistribution structure over the first die, the second die and the molding material, the redistribution structure includes a first redistribution region; a second redistribution region; and a dicing region between the first redistribution region and the second redistribution region. The method further includes forming a first opening and a second opening in the dicing region, the first opening and the second opening extending through the redistribution structure and exposing the molding material; and separating the first die and the second die by cutting through a portion of the molding material aligned with the dicing region from a second side of the molding material toward the first side of the molding material, the second side opposing the first side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2018
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Inventors: Li-Hsien Huang, Yueh-Ting Lin, An-Jhih Su, Ming Shih Yeh, Der-Chyang Yeh