Patents by Inventor Yung-Chi Lin

Yung-Chi 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: 11728296
    Abstract: A device includes a first side interconnect structure over a first side of a substrate, wherein active circuits are in the substrate and adjacent to the first side of the substrate, a dielectric layer over a second side of the substrate, a pad embedded in the dielectric layer, the pad comprising an upper portion and a bottom portion formed of two different materials and a passivation layer over the dielectric layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Hsiao Yun Lo, Lin-Chih Huang, Tasi-Jung Wu, Hsin-Yu Chen, Yung-Chi Lin, Ku-Feng Yang, Tsang-Jiuh Wu, Wen-Chih Chiou
  • Patent number: 11721666
    Abstract: A semiconductor package including an improved isolation bonding film and methods of forming the same are disclosed. In an embodiment, a semiconductor device includes a first die bonded to a package substrate, the first die including vias extending through a substrate, the vias extending above a top surface of the substrate; a first dielectric film extending along a top surface of the package substrate, along the top surface of the substrate, and along sidewalls of the first die, the vias extending through the first dielectric film; a second die bonded to the first dielectric film and the vias; and an encapsulant over the package substrate, the first die, the first dielectric film, and the second die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Ming-Tsu Chung, Ku-Feng Yang, Yung-Chi Lin, Wen-Chih Chiou, Chen-Hua Yu
  • Publication number: 20230063851
    Abstract: Provided are a semiconductor device and a method for manufacturing the same, and a semiconductor package. The semiconductor device includes a die stack and a cap substrate. The die stack includes a first die, second dies stacked on the first die, and a third die stacked on the second dies. The first die includes first through semiconductor vias. Each of the second dies include second through semiconductor vias. The third die includes third through semiconductor vias. The cap substrate is disposed on the third die of the die stack. A sum of a thickness of the third die and a thickness of the cap substrate ranges from about 50 ?m to about 80 ?m.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: I-Chun Hsu, Yan-Zuo Tsai, Chia-Yin Chen, Yang-Chih Hsueh, Yung-Chi Lin, Tsang-Jiuh Wu, Wen-Chih Chiou
  • Publication number: 20220392884
    Abstract: A device package includes a first die directly bonded to a second die at an interface, wherein the interface comprises a conductor-to-conductor bond. The device package further includes an encapsulant surrounding the first die and the second die and a plurality of through vias extending through the encapsulant. The plurality of through vias are disposed adjacent the first die and the second die. The device package further includes a plurality of thermal vias extending through the encapsulant and a redistribution structure electrically connected to the first die, the second die, and the plurality of through vias. The plurality of thermal vias is disposed on a surface of the second die and adjacent the first die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Yung-Chi Lin, Wen-Chih Chiou
  • Publication number: 20220367407
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a device includes: a first wafer including a first substrate and a first interconnect structure, a sidewall of the first interconnect structure forming an obtuse angle with a sidewall of the first substrate; and a second wafer bonded to the first wafer, the second wafer including a second substrate and a second interconnect structure, the sidewall of the first substrate being laterally offset from a sidewall of the second substrate and a sidewall of the second interconnect structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Yung-Chi Lin, Tsang-Jiuh Wu, Wen-Chih Chiou, Chen-Hua Yu
  • Patent number: 11502072
    Abstract: A device package includes a first die directly bonded to a second die at an interface, wherein the interface comprises a conductor-to-conductor bond. The device package further includes an encapsulant surrounding the first die and the second die and a plurality of through vias extending through the encapsulant. The plurality of through vias are disposed adjacent the first die and the second die. The device package further includes a plurality of thermal vias extending through the encapsulant and a redistribution structure electrically connected to the first die, the second die, and the plurality of through vias. The plurality of thermal vias is disposed on a surface of the second die and adjacent the first die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Yung-Chi Lin, Wen-Chih Chiou
  • Patent number: 11437344
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a device includes: a first wafer including a first substrate and a first interconnect structure, a sidewall of the first interconnect structure forming an obtuse angle with a sidewall of the first substrate; and a second wafer bonded to the first wafer, the second wafer including a second substrate and a second interconnect structure, the sidewall of the first substrate being laterally offset from a sidewall of the second substrate and a sidewall of the second interconnect structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yung-Chi Lin, Tsang-Jiuh Wu, Wen-Chih Chiou, Chen-Hua Yu
  • Patent number: 11304290
    Abstract: A method includes attaching a substrate to a carrier, aligning external connectors on a first surface of a first semiconductor package to first conductive pads on a first surface of the substrate facing away from the carrier, and performing a reflow process, where a difference in coefficients of thermal expansion (CTEs) between the substrate and the carrier causes a first shape for the first surface of the substrate during the reflow process, where differences among CTEs of materials of the first semiconductor package causes a second shape for the first surface of the first semiconductor package during the reflow process, and wherein the first shape substantially matches the second shape. The method further includes removing the carrier from the substrate after the reflow process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Yung-Chi Lin, Wen-Chih Chiou
  • Publication number: 20210393995
    Abstract: A positive-pressure protective wear has a protective body and an air supply. The protective body has a clothing and a headgear connected with the clothing. The air supply is connected with the protective body and inputs gas into the protective body to keep the protective body under positive pressure, and this can provide an effect of ventilation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2021
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Inventors: Yung Chi Lin, Chao-Ting Lin, Tzu-Ying Lin
  • Publication number: 20210391306
    Abstract: Provided are integrated circuit packages and methods of forming the same. An integrated circuit package includes at least one first die, a plurality of bumps, a second die and a dielectric layer. The bumps are electrically connected to the at least one first die at a first side of the at least one first die. The second die is electrically connected to the at least one first die at a second side of the at least one first die. The second side is opposite to the first side of the at least one first die. The dielectric layer is disposed between the at least one first die and the second die and covers a sidewall of the at least one first die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2021
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chia-Hao Hsu, Yung-Chi Lin, Wen-Chih Chiou
  • Publication number: 20210384158
    Abstract: A semiconductor package including an improved isolation bonding film and methods of forming the same are disclosed. In an embodiment, a semiconductor device includes a first die bonded to a package substrate, the first die including vias extending through a substrate, the vias extending above a top surface of the substrate; a first dielectric film extending along a top surface of the package substrate, along the top surface of the substrate, and along sidewalls of the first die, the vias extending through the first dielectric film; a second die bonded to the first dielectric film and the vias; and an encapsulant over the package substrate, the first die, the first dielectric film, and the second die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Inventors: Ming-Tsu Chung, Ku-Feng Yang, Yung-Chi Lin, Wen-Chih Chiou, Chen-Hua Yu
  • Publication number: 20210335694
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a through-substrate via extending from a frontside to a backside of a semiconductor substrate. The through-substrate via includes a concave or a convex portion adjacent to the backside of the semiconductor substrate. An isolation film is formed on the backside of the semiconductor substrate. A conductive layer includes a first portion formed on the concave or convex portion of the through substrate via and a second portion formed on the isolation film. A passivation layer partially covers the conductive layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Yung-Chi Lin, Hsin-Yu Chen, Ming-Tsu Chung, HsiaoYun Lo, Hong-Ye Shih, Chia-Yin Chen, Ku-Feng Yang, Tsang-Jiuh Wu, Wen-Chih Chiou
  • Publication number: 20210327836
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The semiconductor structure includes a semiconductor substrate, an interconnection structure, through substrate vias, conductive pillars and dummy conductive pillars. The interconnection structure is disposed at a front side of the semiconductor substrate, and comprises a stack of dielectric layers and interconnection elements spreading in the stack of dielectric layers. The through substrate vias separately penetrate through the semiconductor substrate and the stack of dielectric layers. The conductive pillars are disposed at a front side of the interconnection structure facing away from the semiconductor substrate, and respectively in electrical connection with one of the through substrate vias. The dummy conductive pillars are disposed aside the conductive pillars at the front side of the interconnection structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2021
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yung-Chi Lin, Chen-Hua Yu, Tsang-Jiuh Wu, Wen-Chih Chiou
  • Publication number: 20210327866
    Abstract: A device package includes a first die directly bonded to a second die at an interface, wherein the interface comprises a conductor-to-conductor bond. The device package further includes an encapsulant surrounding the first die and the second die and a plurality of through vias extending through the encapsulant. The plurality of through vias are disposed adjacent the first die and the second die. The device package further includes a plurality of thermal vias extending through the encapsulant and a redistribution structure electrically connected to the first die, the second die, and the plurality of through vias. The plurality of thermal vias is disposed on a surface of the second die and adjacent the first die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2020
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Yung-Chi Lin, Wen-Chih Chiou
  • Patent number: 11145623
    Abstract: Provided are integrated circuit packages and methods of forming the same. An integrated circuit package includes at least one first die, a plurality of bumps, a second die and a dielectric layer. The bumps are electrically connected to the at least one first die at a first side of the at least one first die. The second die is electrically connected to the at least one first die at a second side of the at least one first die. The second side is opposite to the first side of the at least one first die. The dielectric layer is disposed between the at least one first die and the second die and covers a sidewall of the at least one first die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chia-Hao Hsu, Yung-Chi Lin, Wen-Chih Chiou
  • Publication number: 20210305200
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a device includes: a first wafer including a first substrate and a first interconnect structure, a sidewall of the first interconnect structure forming an obtuse angle with a sidewall of the first substrate; and a second wafer bonded to the first wafer, the second wafer including a second substrate and a second interconnect structure, the sidewall of the first substrate being laterally offset from a sidewall of the second substrate and a sidewall of the second interconnect structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2020
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Inventors: Yung-Chi Lin, Tsang-Jiuh Wu, Wen-Chih Chiou, Chen-Hua Yu
  • Patent number: 11101240
    Abstract: A semiconductor package including an improved isolation bonding film and methods of forming the same are disclosed. In an embodiment, a semiconductor device includes a first die bonded to a package substrate, the first die including vias extending through a substrate, the vias extending above a top surface of the substrate; a first dielectric film extending along a top surface of the package substrate, along the top surface of the substrate, and along sidewalls of the first die, the vias extending through the first dielectric film; a second die bonded to the first dielectric film and the vias; and an encapsulant over the package substrate, the first die, the first dielectric film, and the second die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Ming-Tsu Chung, Ku-Feng Yang, Yung-Chi Lin, Wen-Chih Chiou, Chen-Hua Yu
  • Patent number: 11063008
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The semiconductor structure includes a semiconductor substrate, an interconnection structure, a through substrate via, an insulating layer, a conductive pillar, a dummy conductive pillar, a passivation layer and a bonding pad. The interconnection structure is disposed over the semiconductor substrate. The through substrate via at least partially extends in the semiconductor substrate along a thickness direction of the semiconductor substrate, and electrically connects to the interconnection structure. The insulating layer is disposed over the interconnection structure. The conductive pillar is disposed in the insulating layer, and electrically connected to the through substrate via. The dummy conductive pillar is disposed in the insulating layer, and laterally separated from the conductive pillar. The passivation layer is disposed over the insulating layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yung-Chi Lin, Chen-Hua Yu, Tsang-Jiuh Wu, Wen-Chih Chiou
  • Patent number: 11056419
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a through-substrate via extending from a frontside to a backside of a semiconductor substrate. The through-substrate via includes a concave or a convex portion adjacent to the backside of the semiconductor substrate. An isolation film is formed on the backside of the semiconductor substrate. A conductive layer includes a first portion formed on the concave or convex portion of the through substrate via and a second portion formed on the isolation film. A passivation layer partially covers the conductive layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yung-Chi Lin, Hsin-Yu Chen, Ming-Tsu Chung, HsiaoYun Lo, Hong-Ye Shih, Chia-Yin Chen, Ku-Feng Yang, Tsang-Jiuh Wu, Wen-Chih Chiou
  • Publication number: 20210167018
    Abstract: A device includes an interposer, which includes a substrate having a top surface. An interconnect structure is formed over the top surface of the substrate, wherein the interconnect structure includes at least one dielectric layer, and metal features in the at least one dielectric layer. A plurality of through-substrate vias (TSVs) is in the substrate and electrically coupled to the interconnect structure. A first die is over and bonded onto the interposer. A second die is bonded onto the interposer, wherein the second die is under the interconnect structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2021
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Inventors: Hsien-Pin Hu, Chen-Hua Yu, Ming-Fa Chen, Jing-Cheng Lin, Jiun Ren Lai, Yung-Chi Lin