Patents by Inventor Shih Liu

Shih Liu 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: 20240140782
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a semiconductor device. The semiconductor device includes a first device and a second device disposed adjacent to the first device; a conductive pillar disposed adjacent to the first device or the second device; a molding surrounding the first device, the second device and the conductive pillar; and a redistribution layer (RDL) over the first device, the second device, the molding and the conductive pillar, wherein the RDL electrically connects the first device to the second device and includes an opening penetrating the RDL and exposing a sensing area over the first device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2024
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: PO CHEN YEH, YI-HSIEN CHANG, FU-CHUN HUANG, CHING-HUI LIN, CHIAHUNG LIU, SHIH-FEN HUANG, CHUN-REN CHENG
  • Publication number: 20240134147
    Abstract: An optical element driving mechanism is provided. The optical element driving mechanism includes a movable portion used for connecting an optical element, a fixed portion, and a driving assembly used for driving the movable portion to move relative to the fixed portion. The movable portion is movable relative to the fixed portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Po-Xiang ZHUANG, Chen-Hung CHAO, Wei-Jhe SHEN, Shou-Jen LIU, Kun-Shih LIN, Yi-Ho CHEN
  • Patent number: 11957064
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a magnetic tunneling junction (MTJ) on a substrate, a spacer adjacent to the MTJ, a liner adjacent to the spacer, and a first metal interconnection on the MTJ. Preferably, the first metal interconnection includes protrusions adjacent to two sides of the MTJ and a bottom surface of the protrusions contact the liner directly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Hui-Lin Wang, Chen-Yi Weng, Yi-Wei Tseng, Chin-Yang Hsieh, Jing-Yin Jhang, Yi-Hui Lee, Ying-Cheng Liu, Yi-An Shih, I-Ming Tseng, Yu-Ping Wang
  • Publication number: 20240111210
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device includes the following steps. A photoresist layer is formed over a material layer on a substrate. The photoresist layer has a composition including a solvent and a first photo-active compound dissolved in the solvent. The first photo-active compound is represented by the following formula (A1) or formula (A2): Zr12O8(OH)14(RCO2)18 ??Formula (A1); or Hf6O4(OH)6(RCO2)10 ??Formula (A2). R in the formula (A1) and R in the formula (A2) each include one of the following formulae (1) to (6): The photoresist layer is patterned. The material layer is etched using the photoresist layer as an etch mask.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Applicants: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD., NATIONAL TSING HUA UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Jui-Hsiung LIU, Pin-Chia LIAO, Ting-An LIN, Ting-An SHIH, Yu-Fang TSENG, Burn Jeng LIN, Tsai-Sheng GAU, Po-Hsiung CHEN, Po-Wen CHIU
  • Publication number: 20240106771
    Abstract: An instant intelligent communication system for strangers is disclosed. The system includes a registration module, a business management module and a communication module. The registration module generates a personal unique identification code. The business management module issues or acquires business information. The communication module initiates a communication establishment request according to the personal unique identification code or the business information. The communication establishment module receives the communication establishment request and establish communication. The communications can be initiated and established through the business information issued on the Internet platform server, so that the business docketing is formed, and the business communication capability is greatly facilitated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventor: HSIANG-SHIH LIU
  • Publication number: 20240104285
    Abstract: A method is provided and includes several operations: arranging multiple channels extending in a first direction; arranging, in accordance with multiple weights of multiple macros, a first portion of the macro closer to a centroid of a core region of an integrated circuit than a second portion of the macros; and arranging the macros on opposite sides of the channels. The macros have multiple pins coupled to the channels interposed between the macros.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Applicants: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD., TSMC NANJING COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: Yi-Lin CHUANG, Shi-Wen TAN, Song LIU, Shih-Yao LIN, Wen-Yuan FANG
  • Publication number: 20240094498
    Abstract: An optical element driving mechanism is provided. The optical element driving mechanism includes a movable portion used for connecting an optical element, a fixed portion, and a driving assembly used for driving the movable portion to move relative to the fixed portion. The movable portion is movable relative to the fixed portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Po-Xiang ZHUANG, Chen-Hung CHAO, Wei-Jhe SHEN, Shou-Jen LIU, Kun-Shih LIN, Yi-Ho CHEN
  • Publication number: 20240077744
    Abstract: An optical element driving mechanism is provided. The optical element driving mechanism includes a movable portion used for connecting an optical element, a fixed portion, and a driving assembly used for driving the movable portion to move relative to the fixed portion. The movable portion is movable relative to the fixed portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Po-Xiang ZHUANG, Chen-Hung CHAO, Wei-Jhe SHEN, Shou-Jen LIU, Kun-Shih LIN, Yi-Ho CHEN
  • Publication number: 20240077697
    Abstract: An optical element driving mechanism is provided. The optical element driving mechanism includes a movable portion used for connecting an optical element, a fixed portion, and a driving assembly used for driving the movable portion to move relative to the fixed portion. The movable portion is movable relative to the fixed portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Po-Xiang ZHUANG, Chen-Hung CHAO, Wei-Jhe SHEN, Shou-Jen LIU, Kun-Shih LIN, Yi-Ho CHEN
  • Publication number: 20240081157
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a magnetic tunneling junction (MTJ) on a substrate, a first spacer on one side of the of the MTJ, a second spacer on another side of the MTJ, a first metal interconnection on the MTJ, and a liner adjacent to the first spacer, the second spacer, and the first metal interconnection. Preferably, each of a top surface of the MTJ and a bottom surface of the first metal interconnection includes a planar surface and two sidewalls of the first metal interconnection are aligned with two sidewalls of the MTJ.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Hui-Lin Wang, Chen-Yi Weng, Yi-Wei Tseng, Chin-Yang Hsieh, Jing-Yin Jhang, Yi-Hui Lee, Ying-Cheng Liu, Yi-An Shih, I-Ming Tseng, Yu-Ping Wang
  • Publication number: 20240072021
    Abstract: A package structure and the manufacturing method thereof are provided. The package structure includes a first package including at least one first semiconductor die encapsulated in an insulating encapsulation and through insulator vias electrically connected to the at least one first semiconductor die, a second package including at least one second semiconductor die and conductive pads electrically connected to the at least one second semiconductor die, and solder joints located between the first package and the second package. The through insulator vias are encapsulated in the insulating encapsulation. The first package and the second package are electrically connected through the solder joints. A maximum size of the solder joints is greater than a maximum size of the through insulator vias measuring along a horizontal direction, and is greater than or substantially equal to a maximum size of the conductive pads measuring along the horizontal direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Wei-Yu Chen, An-Jhih Su, Chi-Hsi Wu, Der-Chyang Yeh, Li-Hsien Huang, Po-Hao Tsai, Ming-Shih Yeh, Ta-Wei Liu
  • Publication number: 20240074328
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a magnetic tunneling junction (MTJ) on a substrate, a first spacer on one side of the of the MTJ, a second spacer on another side of the MTJ, a first metal interconnection on the MTJ, and a liner adjacent to the first spacer, the second spacer, and the first metal interconnection. Preferably, each of a top surface of the MTJ and a bottom surface of the first metal interconnection includes a planar surface and two sidewalls of the first metal interconnection are aligned with two sidewalls of the MTJ.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: United Microelectronics Corp.
    Inventors: Hui-Lin Wang, Chen-Yi Weng, Yi-Wei Tseng, Chin-Yang Hsieh, Jing-Yin Jhang, Yi-Hui Lee, Ying-Cheng Liu, Yi-An Shih, I-Ming Tseng, Yu-Ping Wang
  • Patent number: 11720030
    Abstract: Systems and methods for conducting critical dimension metrology are disclosed. According to certain embodiments, a charged particle beam apparatus generates a beam for imaging a first area and a second area. Measurements are acquired corresponding to a first feature in the first area, and measurements are acquired corresponding to a second feature in the second area. The first area and the second area are at separate locations on a sample. A combined measurement is calculated based on the measurements of the first feature and the measurements of the second feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: ASML Netherlands B.V.
    Inventors: Fei Wang, Wei Fang, Kuo-Shih Liu
  • Patent number: 11430631
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method comprising: generating a plurality of probe spots on a sample by a plurality of beams of charged particles; while scanning the plurality of probe spots across a region on the sample, recording from the plurality of probe spots a plurality of sets of signals respectively representing interactions of the plurality of beams of charged particles and the sample; generating a plurality of images of the region respectively from the plurality of sets of signals; and generating a composite image of the region from the plurality of images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: ASML Netherlands B.V.
    Inventors: Kuo-Shih Liu, Xuedong Liu, Wei Fang, Jack Jau
  • Publication number: 20220113637
    Abstract: Systems and methods for conducting critical dimension metrology are disclosed. According to certain embodiments, a charged particle beam apparatus generates a beam for imaging a first area and a second area. Measurements are acquired corresponding to a first feature in the first area, and measurements are acquired corresponding to a second feature in the second area. The first area and the second area are at separate locations on a sample. A combined measurement is calculated based on the measurements of the first feature and the measurements of the second feature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: Fei Wang, Wei Fang, Kuo-Shih Liu
  • Patent number: 11175590
    Abstract: Systems and methods for conducting critical dimension metrology are disclosed. According to certain embodiments, a charged particle beam apparatus generates a beam for imaging a first area and a second area. Measurements are acquired corresponding to a first feature in the first area, and measurements are acquired corresponding to a second feature in the second area. The first area and the second area are at separate locations on a sample. A combined measurement is calculated based on the measurements of the first feature and the measurements of the second feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: ASML Netherlands B.V.
    Inventors: Fei Wang, Wei Fang, Kuo-Shih Liu
  • Publication number: 20200333714
    Abstract: Systems and methods for conducting critical dimension metrology are disclosed. According to certain embodiments, a charged particle beam apparatus generates a beam for imaging a first area and a second area. Measurements are acquired corresponding to a first feature in the first area, and measurements are acquired corresponding to a second feature in the second area. The first area and the second area are at separate locations on a sample. A combined measurement is calculated based on the measurements of the first feature and the measurements of the second feature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2018
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: Fei WANG, Wei FANG, Kuo-Shih LIU
  • Publication number: 20200227233
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method comprising: generating a plurality of probe spots on a sample by a plurality of beams of charged particles; while scanning the plurality of probe spots across a region on the sample, recording from the plurality of probe spots a plurality of sets of signals respectively representing interactions of the plurality of beams of charged particles and the sample; generating a plurality of images of the region respectively from the plurality of sets of signals; and generating a composite image of the region from the plurality of images.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventors: Kuo-Shih LIU, Xuedong LIU, Wei FANG, Jack JAU
  • Patent number: 10475511
    Abstract: Two-terminal memory can be formed into a memory array that contains many discrete memory cells in a physical and a logical arrangement. Where each memory cell is isolated from surrounding circuitry by a single transistor, the resulting array is referred to as a 1T1R memory array. In contrast, where a group of memory cells are isolated from surrounding circuitry by a single transistor, the result is a 1TnR memory array. Because memory cells of a group are not isolated among themselves in the 1TnR case, bit disturb effects are theoretically possible when operating on a single memory cell. Read operations are disclosed for two-terminal memory devices configured to mitigate bit disturb effects, despite a lack of isolation transistors among memory cells of an array. Disclosed operations can facilitate reduced bit disturb effects even for high density two-terminal memory cell arrays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: Crossbar, Inc.
    Inventors: Lin Shih Liu, Tianhong Yan, Sung Hyun Jo, Sang Nguyen, Hagop Nazarian
  • Patent number: 10388374
    Abstract: A non-volatile programmable circuit configurable to perform logic functions, is provided. The programmable circuit can employ two-terminal non-volatile memory devices to store information, thereby mitigating or avoiding disturbance of programmed data in the absence of external power. Two-terminal resistive switching memory devices having high current on/off ratios and fast switching times can also be employed for high performance, and facilitating a high density array. For look-up table applications, input/output response times can be several nanoseconds or less, facilitating much faster response times than a memory array access for retrieving stored data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: Crossbar, Inc.
    Inventors: Mehdi Asnaashari, Hagop Nazarian, Lin Shih Liu