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).
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Patent number: 11961796Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 30, 2021Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Yueh-Ting Lin, Hua-Wei Tseng, Ming Shih Yeh, Der-Chyang Yeh
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Publication number: 20240055311Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2022Publication date: February 15, 2024Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Yueh-Ting Lin, Hua-Wei Tseng, An-Jhih Su, Ming-Shih Yeh, Der-Chyang Yeh
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Publication number: 20230386989Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2023Publication date: November 30, 2023Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Yueh-Ting Lin, Hua-Wei Tseng, Ming Shih Yeh, Der-Chyang Yeh
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Publication number: 20230275040Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2023Publication date: August 31, 2023Inventors: Wan-Yu Lee, Chiang Lin, Yueh-Ting Lin, Hua-Wei Tseng, Li-Hsien Huang, Yu-Hsiang Hu
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Patent number: 11682637Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 9, 2021Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.Inventors: Wan-Yu Lee, Chiang Lin, Yueh-Ting Lin, Hua-Wei Tseng, Li-Hsien Huang, Yu-Hsiang Hu
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Publication number: 20230154881Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2023Publication date: May 18, 2023Applicant: 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
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Publication number: 20230068082Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2021Publication date: March 2, 2023Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Yueh-Ting Lin, Hua-Wei Tseng, Ming Shih Yeh, Der-Chyang Yeh
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Patent number: 11587900Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 26, 2021Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: 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
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Publication number: 20220278067Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2021Publication date: September 1, 2022Applicant: 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
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Publication number: 20210366845Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Wan-Yu Lee, Chiang Lin, Yueh-Ting Lin, Hua-Wei Tseng, Li-Hsien Huang, Yu-Hsiang Hu
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Patent number: 11177142Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 28, 2018Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Li-Hsien Huang, Yueh-Ting Lin, An-Jhih Su, Ming Shih Yeh, Der-Chyang Yeh
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Patent number: 11088094Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 31, 2019Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Wan-Yu Lee, Chiang Lin, Yueh-Ting Lin, Hua-Wei Tseng, Li-Hsien Huang, Yu-Hsiang Hu
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Patent number: 10867928Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 26, 2019Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Kuan-Chung Lu, An-Jhih Su, Der-Chyang Yeh, Li-Hsien Huang, Yueh-Ting Lin, Ming-Shih Yeh
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Publication number: 20200381373Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2019Publication date: December 3, 2020Inventors: Wan-Yu Lee, Chiang Lin, Yueh-Ting Lin, Hua-Wei Tseng, Li-Hsien Huang, Yu-Hsiang Hu
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Patent number: 10756037Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 15, 2018Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Li-Hsien Huang, An-Jhih Su, Der-Chyang Yeh, Hua-Wei Tseng, Yueh-Ting Lin, Ming-Shih Yeh
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Patent number: 10720409Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 31, 2018Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: 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
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Patent number: 10672741Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 1, 2016Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: 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
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Publication number: 20200043855Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kuan-Chung Lu, An-Jhih Su, Der-Chyang Yeh, Li-Hsien Huang, Yueh-Ting Lin, Ming-Shih Yeh
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Publication number: 20190355687Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2018Publication date: November 21, 2019Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Li-Hsien Huang, An-Jhih Su, Der-Chyang Yeh, Hua-Wei Tseng, Yueh-Ting Lin, Ming-Shih Yeh
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Publication number: 20190164783Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2018Publication date: May 30, 2019Inventors: Li-Hsien Huang, Yueh-Ting Lin, An-Jhih Su, Ming Shih Yeh, Der-Chyang Yeh