Patents by Inventor Yun Hou

Yun Hou 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: 20250253288
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a first Chip-On-Wafer (CoW) device having a first interposer and a first die attached to a first side of the first interposer; a second CoW device having a second interposer and a second die attached to a first side of the second interposer, the second interposer being laterally spaced apart from the first interposer; and a redistribution structure extending along a second side of the first interposer opposing the first side of the first interposer and extending along a second side of the second interposer opposing the first side of the second interposer, the redistribution structure extending continuously from the first CoW device to the second CoW device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2025
    Publication date: August 7, 2025
    Inventors: Jiun Yi Wu, Chen-Hua Yu, Shang-Yun Hou
  • Publication number: 20250233119
    Abstract: An integrated circuit package and a method of forming the same are provided. The method includes attaching an integrated circuit die to a first substrate. A dummy die is formed. The dummy die is attached to the first substrate adjacent the integrated circuit die. An encapsulant is formed over the first substrate and surrounding the dummy die and the integrated circuit die. The encapsulant, the dummy die and the integrated circuit die are planarized, a topmost surface of the encapsulant being substantially level with a topmost surface of the dummy die and a topmost surface of the integrated circuit die. An interior portion of the dummy die is removed. A remaining portion of the dummy die forms an annular structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2025
    Publication date: July 17, 2025
    Inventors: Shang-Yun Hou, Sung-Hui Huang, Kuan-Yu Huang, Hsien-Pin Hu, Yushun Lin, Heh-Chang Huang, Hsing-Kuo Hsia, Chih-Chieh Hung, Ying-Ching Shih, Chin-Fu Kao, Wen-Hsin Wei, Li-Chung Kuo, Chi-Hsi Wu, Chen-Hua Yu
  • Patent number: 12356064
    Abstract: A measurement assistance system and method are provided. The measurement assistance system includes: a measurement platform, having an operation area configured for a to-be-measured object and a measurement tool to be placed; a camera, arranged on the measurement platform and configured to obtain a measurement image; and a server module, electrically connected to the camera and configured to execute a measurement tool identification program, a measurement part identification program, and a measurement posture identification program according to the measurement image, and determine whether a measurement tool appearance image, a measurement part image, and a measurement posture image are correct. The server module has a processing unit. When the measurement tool appearance image, the measurement part image, and the measurement posture image are all correct, a measurement result is generated according to measurement data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2025
    Assignee: NATIONAL KAOHSIUNG UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Chun-Chih Kuo, Chia-Hung Chang, Bo-Yun Hou, Cheng-Yu Yang
  • Publication number: 20250218922
    Abstract: A semiconductor package and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The semiconductor package includes at least one semiconductor die, an interposer, a molding compound and connectors. The interposer has a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface and sidewalls connecting the first and second surfaces. The at least one semiconductor die is disposed on the first surface of interposer and electrically connected with the interposer. The molding compound is disposed over the interposer and laterally encapsulates the at least one semiconductor die. The molding compound laterally wraps around the interposer and the molding compound at least physically contacts a portion of the sidewalls of the interposer. The connectors are disposed on the second surface of the interposer, and are electrically connected with the at least one semiconductor die through the interposer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2025
    Publication date: July 3, 2025
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chi-Ming Huang, Ping-Kang Huang, Sao-Ling Chiu, Shang-Yun Hou
  • Publication number: 20250210461
    Abstract: A method includes forming a die, which includes forming a first metal pillar on a first side of a first semiconductor substrate of the die, polishing the first semiconductor substrate of the die to reveal a first through-via in the first semiconductor substrate, and forming a second metal pillar on a second side of the die. The first side and the second side are on opposite sides of the first semiconductor substrate. The method further includes encapsulating the die in an encapsulant, forming a first conductive feature on the first side of the first semiconductor substrate and electrically connecting to the first metal pillar, and forming a second conductive feature on the second side of the first semiconductor substrate and electrically connecting to the second metal pillar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2024
    Publication date: June 26, 2025
    Inventors: Yao-Jen Chang, Chung-Yu Lu, Ping-Kang Huang, Sao-Ling Chiu, Hsien-Pin Hu, Hao-Yi Tsai, Shang-Yun Hou
  • Patent number: 12334464
    Abstract: A method includes bonding a first device die and a second device die to an interconnect die. The interconnect die includes a first portion over and bonded to the first device die, and a second portion over and bonded to the second device die. The interconnect die electrically connects the first device die to the second device die. The method further includes encapsulating the interconnect die in an encapsulating material, and forming a plurality of redistribution lines over the interconnect die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2024
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2025
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Kuo-Chiang Ting, Chi-Hsi Wu, Shang-Yun Hou, Tu-Hao Yu, Chia-Hao Hsu, Ting-Yu Yeh
  • Patent number: 12322729
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a first electronic component, a second electronic component, a third electronic component, a plurality of first interconnection structures, and a plurality of second interconnection structures. The first electronic component is between the second and the third electronic components. The first interconnection structures are between the first and the second electronic components. Each first interconnection structures has a length along a first direction substantially parallel to a surface of the first electronic component, and a width along a second direction substantially parallel to the surface and substantially perpendicular to the first direction. The length is larger than the width. The second interconnection structures are between the second and the third electronic components, and electrically connected to the second and the third electronic components. A height of each second interconnection structure is different from a height of each first interconnection structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2025
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.
    Inventors: Weiming Chris Chen, Tu-Hao Yu, Kuo-Chiang Ting, Shang-Yun Hou, Chi-Hsi Wu
  • Patent number: 12294002
    Abstract: An integrated circuit package and a method of forming the same are provided. The method includes attaching an integrated circuit die to a first substrate. A dummy die is formed. The dummy die is attached to the first substrate adjacent the integrated circuit die. An encapsulant is formed over the first substrate and surrounding the dummy die and the integrated circuit die. The encapsulant, the dummy die and the integrated circuit die are planarized, a topmost surface of the encapsulant being substantially level with a topmost surface of the dummy die and a topmost surface of the integrated circuit die. An interior portion of the dummy die is removed. A remaining portion of the dummy die forms an annular structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2024
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shang-Yun Hou, Sung-Hui Huang, Kuan-Yu Huang, Hsien-Pin Hu, Yushun Lin, Heh-Chang Huang, Hsing-Kuo Hsia, Chih-Chieh Hung, Ying-Ching Shih, Chin-Fu Kao, Wen-Hsin Wei, Li-Chung Kuo, Chi-Hsi Wu, Chen-Hua Yu
  • Patent number: 12283541
    Abstract: A semiconductor package and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The semiconductor package includes at least one semiconductor die, an interposer, a molding compound and connectors. The interposer has a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface and sidewalls connecting the first and second surfaces. The at least one semiconductor die is disposed on the first surface of interposer and electrically connected with the interposer. The molding compound is disposed over the interposer and laterally encapsulates the at least one semiconductor die. The molding compound laterally wraps around the interposer and the molding compound at least physically contacts a portion of the sidewalls of the interposer. The connectors are disposed on the second surface of the interposer, and are electrically connected with the at least one semiconductor die through the interposer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chi-Ming Huang, Ping-Kang Huang, Sao-Ling Chiu, Shang-Yun Hou
  • Publication number: 20250105169
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a semiconductor die, an interposer disposed below the semiconductor die, first joints electrically coupling the semiconductor die to the interposer, at least one second joint coupling the semiconductor die to the interposer, and a first underfill disposed between the semiconductor die and the interposer to surround the active and second joints. The semiconductor die includes a first region, a seal ring region surrounding the first region, and a second region between the seal ring region and a die edge. The first joints are located within the first region, and the second joint is disposed at a die corner within the second region and is electrically floating in the semiconductor package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2023
    Publication date: March 27, 2025
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Leu-Jen Chen, Wen-Wei Shen, Kuan-Yu Huang, Yu-Shun Lin, Sung-Hui Huang, Hsien-Pin Hu, Shang-Yun Hou
  • Patent number: 12259578
    Abstract: A method includes forming a first photonic package, wherein forming the first photonic package includes patterning a silicon layer to form a first waveguide, wherein the silicon layer is on an oxide layer, and wherein the oxide layer is on a substrate; forming vias extending into the substrate; forming a first redistribution structure over the first waveguide and the vias, wherein the first redistribution structure is electrically connected to the vias; connecting a first semiconductor device to the first redistribution structure; removing a first portion of the substrate to form a first recess, wherein the first recess exposes the oxide layer; and filling the first recess with a first dielectric material to form a first dielectric region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hsing-Kuo Hsia, Chen-Hua Yu, Kuo-Chiang Ting, Shang-Yun Hou
  • Publication number: 20250093593
    Abstract: Optical devices and methods of manufacture are presented in which a mirror structure is utilized to transmit and receive optical signals to and from an optical device. In embodiments the mirror structure receives optical signals from outside of an optical device and directs the optical signals through at least one mirror to an optical component of the optical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2024
    Publication date: March 20, 2025
    Inventors: Wen-Chih Lin, Cheng-Yu Kuo, Yen-Hung Chen, Hsuan-Ting Kuo, Chia-Shen Cheng, Chao-Wei Li, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Wen-Chih Chiou, Ming-Fa Chen, Shang-Yun Hou
  • Patent number: 12253729
    Abstract: A structure including a photonic integrated circuit die, an electric integrated circuit die, a semiconductor dam, and an insulating encapsulant is provided. The photonic integrated circuit die includes an optical input/output portion and a groove located in proximity of the optical input/output portion, wherein the groove is adapted for lateral insertion of at least one optical fiber. The electric integrated circuit die is disposed over and electrically connected to the photonic integrated circuit die. The semiconductor dam is disposed over the photonic integrated circuit die. The insulating encapsulant is disposed over the photonic integrated circuit die and laterally encapsulates the electric integrated circuit die and the semiconductor dam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2025
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Hsing-Kuo Hsia, Sung-Hui Huang, Kuan-Yu Huang, Kuo-Chiang Ting, Shang-Yun Hou, Chi-Hsi Wu
  • Patent number: 12243824
    Abstract: Semiconductor devices and methods of manufacture are provided. In embodiments the semiconductor device includes a substrate, a first interposer bonded to the substrate, a second interposer bonded to the substrate, a bridge component electrically connecting the first interposer to the second interposer, two or more first dies bonded to the first interposer; and two or more second dies bonded to the second interposer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2025
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shang-Yun Hou, Hsien-Pin Hu
  • Patent number: 12242108
    Abstract: A device includes a first package connected to an interconnect substrate, wherein the interconnect substrate includes conductive routing; and a second package connected to the interconnect substrate, wherein the second package includes a photonic layer on a substrate, the photonic layer including a silicon waveguide coupled to a grating coupler and to a photodetector; a via extending through the substrate; an interconnect structure over the photonic layer, wherein the interconnect structure is connected to the photodetector and to the via; and an electronic die bonded to the interconnect structure, wherein the electronic die is connected to the interconnect structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2025
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Hsing-Kuo Hsia, Kuo-Chiang Ting, Sung-Hui Huang, Shang-Yun Hou, Chi-Hsi Wu
  • Patent number: 12237288
    Abstract: In an embodiment, an interposer has a first side, a first integrated circuit device attached to the first side of the interposer with a first set of conductive connectors, each of the first set of conductive connectors having a first height, a first die package attached to the first side of the interposer with a second set of conductive connectors, the second set of conductive connectors including a first conductive connector and a second conductive connector, the first conductive connector having a second height, the second conductive connector having a third height, the third height being different than the second height, a first dummy conductive connector being between the first side of the interposer and the first die package, an underfill disposed beneath the first integrated circuit device and the first die package, and an encapsulant disposed around the first integrated circuit device and the first die package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kuan-Yu Huang, Sung-Hui Huang, Shang-Yun Hou, Shu Chia Hsu, Yu-Yun Huang, Wen-Yao Chang, Yu-Jen Cheng
  • Publication number: 20250062249
    Abstract: A semiconductor device including a first semiconductor die, a second semiconductor die, an insulating encapsulation and a warpage control pattern is provided. The first semiconductor die includes an active surface and a rear surface opposite to the active surface. The second semiconductor die is disposed on the active surface of the first semiconductor die. The insulating encapsulation is disposed on the active surface of the first semiconductor die and laterally encapsulates the second semiconductor die. The warpage control pattern is disposed on and partially covers the rear surface of the first semiconductor die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2024
    Publication date: February 20, 2025
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Kuan-Yu Huang, Sung-Hui Huang, Shang-Yun Hou
  • Publication number: 20250054879
    Abstract: A method includes performing a first light-exposure and a second a second light-exposure on a photo resist. The first light-exposure is performed using a first lithograph mask, which covers a first portion of the photo resist. The first portion of the photo resist has a first strip portion exposed in the first light-exposure. The second light-exposure is performed using a second lithograph mask, which covers a second portion of the photo resist. The second portion of the photo resist has a second strip portion exposed in the second light-exposure. The first strip portion and the second strip portion have an overlapping portion that is double exposed. The method further includes developing the photo resist to remove the first strip portion and the second strip portion, etching a dielectric layer underlying the photo resist to form a trench, and filling the trench with a conductive feature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2024
    Publication date: February 13, 2025
    Inventors: Wen Hsin Wei, Hsien-Pin Hu, Shang-Yun Hou, Weiming Chris Chen
  • Publication number: 20240418932
    Abstract: A package assembly includes a package substrate including a first die that includes a photonic integrated circuit, a second die located on the first die, the second die including an electronic integrated circuit electrically connected to the photonic integrated circuit, and an interposer module on the package substrate, at least a portion of the interposer module being located on the first die and electrically connected to the photonic integrated circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2024
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Inventors: Kuan-Yu Huang, Tien-Yu Huang, Yu-Yun Huang, Sen-Bor Jan, Sung-Hui Huang, Shang-Yun Hou
  • Patent number: 12165992
    Abstract: A semiconductor device including a first semiconductor die, a second semiconductor die, an insulating encapsulation and a warpage control pattern is provided. The first semiconductor die includes an active surface and a rear surface opposite to the active surface. The second semiconductor die is disposed on the active surface of the first semiconductor die. The insulating encapsulation is disposed on the active surface of the first semiconductor die and laterally encapsulates the second semiconductor die. The warpage control pattern is disposed on and partially covers the rear surface of the first semiconductor die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2024
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Kuan-Yu Huang, Sung-Hui Huang, Shang-Yun Hou