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Il Kwon Shim

Il Kwon Shim

D-Index & Metrics

Electronics and Electrical Engineering

D-Index
31
Citations
4015
World Ranking
6580
National Ranking
99

Overview

What is he best known for?

The fields of study he is best known for:

  • Integrated circuit
  • Electrical engineering
  • Mechanical engineering

The scientist’s investigation covers issues in Semiconductor device, Optoelectronics, Die, Electronic engineering and Layer. His Optoelectronics research is multidisciplinary, incorporating elements of Frame, Substrate and Lead frame. Il Kwon Shim combines subjects such as Structural engineering, Chip-scale package and Semiconductor with his study of Substrate.

The concepts of his Die study are interwoven with issues in Wafer and Electrical engineering. His Electronic engineering study incorporates themes from Composite material and Heat sink. His biological study spans a wide range of topics, including Electrical conductor, Pillar and Active surface.

His most cited work include:

  • Semiconductor device and method of forming an interposer package with through silicon vias (292 citations)
  • Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming Stress Relief Layer Between Die and Interconnect Structure (149 citations)
  • Semiconductor device and method of forming the device using sacrificial carrier (140 citations)

What are the main themes of his work throughout his whole career to date?

His primary areas of investigation include Optoelectronics, Integrated circuit, Electronic engineering, Die and Semiconductor device. His work deals with themes such as Layer, Substrate, Semiconductor package and Base, which intersect with Optoelectronics. When carried out as part of a general Integrated circuit research project, his work on Integrated circuit packaging is frequently linked to work in Computer hardware, therefore connecting diverse disciplines of study.

His Electronic engineering study integrates concerns from other disciplines, such as Adhesive, Contact pad and Anchoring. He interconnects Structural engineering, Interposer, Lead and Paddle in the investigation of issues within Die. His Semiconductor device research includes elements of Wafer, Silicon, Heat sink, Electrical conductor and Substrate.

He most often published in these fields:

  • Optoelectronics (51.82%)
  • Integrated circuit (45.45%)
  • Electronic engineering (41.82%)

What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 2012-2016)?

  • Semiconductor device (33.64%)
  • Optoelectronics (51.82%)
  • Layer (24.55%)

In recent papers he was focusing on the following fields of study:

His primary areas of study are Semiconductor device, Optoelectronics, Layer, Electrical conductor and Electronic engineering. Semiconductor device and Electrical engineering are commonly linked in his work. His Optoelectronics research includes themes of Die and Base.

Il Kwon Shim works on Layer which deals in particular with Substrate. His Electrical conductor research focuses on Semiconductor package and how it connects with Mold. His studies in Electronic engineering integrate themes in fields like Conductive ink, Indentation and Copper.

Between 2012 and 2016, his most popular works were:

  • Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming Embedded Wafer Level Chip Scale Packages (40 citations)
  • Semiconductor device and method of forming fine pitch RDL over semiconductor die in fan-out package (38 citations)
  • Semiconductor device and method of forming thermal lid for balancing warpage and thermal management (34 citations)

In his most recent research, the most cited papers focused on:

  • Integrated circuit
  • Electrical engineering
  • Mechanical engineering

Il Kwon Shim mostly deals with Semiconductor device, Optoelectronics, Electrical conductor, Layer and Electrical engineering. The study incorporates disciplines such as Electronic engineering, Substrate, Dielectric and Stiffening in addition to Semiconductor device. His study in Electronic engineering is interdisciplinary in nature, drawing from both Semiconductor materials, Wafer, Chip, Die preparation and Groove.

His study in Substrate focuses on Semiconductor package in particular. His research integrates issues of Thermal expansion, Thermal grease, Heat spreader and Ceramic in his study of Stiffening. His study of Fan-out is a part of Electrical engineering.

Best Publications

  • Semiconductor device and method of forming an interposer package with through silicon vias

    Pandi Chelvam Marimuthu;Nathapong Suthiwongsunthorn;Il Kwon Shim;Kock Liang Heng

  • Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming Stress Relief Layer Between Die and Interconnect Structure

    Il Kwon Shim;Seng Guan Chow;Yaojian Lin

  • Semiconductor package with heat sink

    Il Kwon Shim;Seng Guan Chow;Gerry Balanon

  • Semiconductor assembly including chip scale package and second substrate with exposed surfaces on upper and lower sides

    Marcos Karnezos;Il Kwon Shim;Byung Joon Han;Kambhampati Ramakrishna

  • Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming UBM Fixed Relative to Interconnect Structure for Alignment of Semiconductor Die

    Il Kwon Shim;Seng Guan Chow;Yaojian Lin;Rui Huang

  • Integrated circuit package system with die and package combination

    Seng Guan Chow;Ming Ying;Il Kwon Shim

  • Semiconductor stacked package assembly having exposed substrate surfaces on upper and lower sides

    Marcos Karnezos;Il Kwon Shim;Byung Joon Han;Kambhampati Ramakrishna

  • Embedded Semiconductor Die Package and Method of Making the Same Using Metal Frame Carrier

    Il Kwon Shim;Seng Guan Chow;Heap Hoe Kuan

  • Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming Interconnect Structure for Encapsulated Die Having Pre-applied Protective Layer

    Il Kwon Shim;Yaojian Lin;Seng Guan Chow

  • Semiconductor package and method of forming Z-direction conductive posts embedded in structurally protective encapsulant

    Rui Huang;Il Kwon Shim;Seng Guan Chow;Heap Hoe Kuan

  • 3-d package stacking system

    Il Kwon Shim;Byung Joon Han;Seng Guan Chow

  • Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming Conductive Posts Embedded in Photosensitive Encapsulant

    Seng Guan Chow;Il Kwon Shim;Heap Hoe Kuan;Rui Huang

  • Integrated circuit package system

    Pandi Chelvam Marimuthu;Il Kwon Shim

  • Heat spreaders, heat spreader packages, and fabrication methods for use with flip chip semiconductor devices

    Il Kwon Shim;Seng Guan Chow;Virgil Cotoco Ararao;Sheila Marie L. Alvarez

  • Method of forming stress relief layer between die and interconnect structure

    Il Kwon Shim;Seng Guan Chow;Yaojian Lin

  • Semiconductor package having heat sink attached to pre-molded cavities and method for creating the package

    Il Kwon Shim;Seng Guan Chow;Gerry Balanon

  • Integrated circuit package system for package stacking and method of manufacture therefor

    Rajendra D. Pendse;Flynn Carson;Il Kwon Shim;Seng Guan Chow

  • Semiconductor device and method of forming fine pitch RDL over semiconductor die in fan-out package

    Pandi C. Marimuthu;Yaojian Lin;Won Kyoung Choi;Il Kwon Shim

  • Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming Embedded Wafer Level Chip Scale Packages

    Yaojian Lin;Pandi C. Marimuthu;Il Kwon Shim;Byung Joon Han

  • Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming Insulating Layer Disposed Over The Semiconductor Die For Stress Relief

    Yaojian Lin;Pandi C. Marimuthu;Kang Chen;Hin Hwa Goh

Frequent Co-Authors

Seng Guan Chow
Seng Guan Chow STATS ChipPAC Ltd
Yaojian Lin
Yaojian Lin STATS ChipPAC Ltd
Byung Tai Do
Byung Tai Do STATS ChipPAC Ltd

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