Patents by Inventor Tien-Chi Lin

Tien-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).

  • Publication number: 20240102860
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a six-axis correction stage, an auto-collimation measurement device, a light splitter, a telecentric image measurement device, and a controller. The six-axis correction stage carries a device under test; the auto-collimation measurement device is arranged above the six-axis correction stage along a measurement optical axis; the light splitter is arranged on the measurement optical axis and is interposed between the six-axis correction stage and the auto-collimation measurement device. A method controls the six-axis correction stage to correct rotation errors in at least two degrees of freedom of the device under test according to a measurement result of the auto-collimation measurement device, and controls the six-axis correction stage to correct translation and yaw errors in at least three degrees of freedom of the device under test according to a measurement result of the telecentric image measurement device by means of the controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Cheng Chih HSIEH, Tien Chi WU, Ming-Long LEE, Yu-Hsuan LIN, Tsung-I LIN, Chien-Hao MA
  • Patent number: 11939268
    Abstract: A method of forming low-k material is provided. The method includes providing a plurality of core-shell particles. The core of the core-shell particles has a first ceramic with a low melting point. The shell of the core-shell particles has a second ceramic with a low melting point and a low dielectric constant. The core-shell particles are sintered and molded to form a low-k material. The shell of the core-shell particles is connected to form a network structure of a microcrystal phase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Kuo-Chuang Chiu, Tzu-Yu Liu, Tien-Heng Huang, Tzu-Chi Chou, Cheng-Ting Lin
  • Patent number: 11482936
    Abstract: A signal transmission circuit is configured for transmitting control information from a secondary side of a power converter to a primary side of the power converter. The signal transmission circuit includes a transmitter circuit, a signal transformer and a detection circuit. The transmitter circuit is configured to generate a ramp signal at least according to a first control signal outputted from the secondary side. The first control signal indicates the control information provided for a switch in the primary side. The signal transformer, coupled to the transmitter circuit, is configured to convert the ramp signal to generate an output signal. The output signal includes a positive-going component and a negative-going component to indicate the control information. The detection circuit, coupled to the signal transformer, is configured to detect the positive-going component and the negative-going component to provide the control information for the switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: ALPHA AND OMEGA SEMICONDUCTOR INTERNATIONAL LP
    Inventors: Hung-Ta Hsu, Hsiang-Chung Chang, Yueh-Ping Yu, Tien-Chi Lin
  • Patent number: 11444000
    Abstract: A charger includes a thermal conductive plate for heat dissipation, and a transistor. The transistor includes a drain terminal of a first pulsating voltage level, and a source terminal of a second pulsating voltage level. The second pulsating voltage level is lower than the first pulsating voltage level. The source terminal is disposed closer to the thermal conductive plate than the drain terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: ALPHA AND OMEGA SEMICONDUCTOR (CAYMAN) LTD.
    Inventors: Yu-Ming Chen, Tien-Chi Lin, Guan-Yu Lin, Tin-Wei Chen
  • Patent number: 11431252
    Abstract: A flyback converter, including: a transformer, a first switch, a second switch, and a control circuit. The transformer includes a first side and a second side. The first switch is coupled to the first side at an input terminal. The second switch is coupled to the second side and an output terminal. The control circuit is coupled between the output terminal and the second switch, wherein the control circuit is arranged to adjust a voltage on the input terminal by changing a flow of a current between the second switch and the second side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: ALPHA AND OMEGA SEMICONDUCTOR INTERNATIONAL LP
    Inventors: Guan-Yu Lin, Yu-Ming Chen, Jung-Pei Cheng, Tien-Chi Lin, Hsiang-Chung Chang, Yueh-Ping Yu
  • Patent number: 11336185
    Abstract: A flyback converter includes a transformer, a sensing impedance, a switch and a control circuit. The sensing impedance is coupled between the transformer and an output terminal of the flyback converter. The switch is coupled to the transformer. The transformer is charged when the switch activates. The transformer is discharged when the switch deactivates. The control circuit is arranged to detect if the sensing impedance is bypassed, and further arranged to adjust an operating frequency of the switch when the sensing impedance is bypassed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: ALPHA AND OMEGA SEMICONDUCTOR INTERNATIONAL LP
    Inventors: Guan-Yu Lin, Yu-Ming Chen, Tien-Chi Lin, Tin-Wei Chen, Hsiang-Chung Chang, Yueh-Ping Yu
  • Patent number: 11258270
    Abstract: A charger comprises a housing, a first multi-layer printed circuit board (PCB), a second multi-layer PCB, and a third multi-layer PCB. The first PCB comprises at least a portion of a primary side circuit. The second PCB comprises at least a portion of a secondary side circuit. The third PCB is perpendicular to the first PCB and the second PCB. An isolation coupling element is disposed on the third PCB. The isolation coupling element comprises a multi-layer PCB. The first PCB comprises a high voltage (HV) semiconductor package. A surface of a die paddle of the HV semiconductor package is exposed from a molding encapsulation of the HV semiconductor package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: ALPHA AND OMEGA SEMICONDUCTOR (CAYMAN) LTD.
    Inventors: Pei-Lun Huang, Yu-Ming Chen, Tien-Chi Lin, Jung-Pei Cheng, Yueh-Ping Yu, Zhi-Qiang Niu, Xiaotian Zhang, Long-Ching Wang
  • Publication number: 20210367523
    Abstract: A flyback converter, including: a transformer, a first switch, a second switch, and a control circuit. The transformer includes a first side and a second side. The first switch is coupled to the first side at an input terminal. The second switch is coupled to the second side and an output terminal. The control circuit is coupled between the output terminal and the second switch, wherein the control circuit is arranged to adjust a voltage on the input terminal by changing a flow of a current between the second switch and the second side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2020
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Applicant: ALPHA AND OMEGA SEMICONDUCTOR INTERNATIONAL LP
    Inventors: Guan-Yu Lin, Yu-Ming Chen, Jung-Pei Cheng, Tien-Chi Lin, Hsiang-Chung Chang, Yueh-Ping Yu
  • Publication number: 20210351702
    Abstract: A flyback converter includes a transformer, a sensing impedance, a switch and a control circuit. The sensing impedance is coupled between the transformer and an output terminal of the flyback converter. The switch is coupled to the transformer. The transformer is charged when the switch activates. The transformer is discharged when the switch deactivates. The control circuit is arranged to detect if the sensing impedance is bypassed, and further arranged to adjust an operating frequency of the switch when the sensing impedance is bypassed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2020
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Applicant: ALPHA AND OMEGA SEMICONDUCTOR INTERNATIONAL LP
    Inventors: Guan-Yu Lin, Yu-Ming Chen, Tien-Chi Lin, Tin-Wei Chen, Hsiang-Chung Chang, Yueh-Ping Yu
  • Publication number: 20210344273
    Abstract: A signal transmission circuit is configured for transmitting control information from a secondary side of a power converter to a primary side of the power converter. The signal transmission circuit includes a transmitter circuit, a signal transformer and a detection circuit. The transmitter circuit is configured to generate a ramp signal at least according to a first control signal outputted from the secondary side. The first control signal indicates the control information provided for a switch in the primary side. The signal transformer, coupled to the transmitter circuit, is configured to convert the ramp signal to generate an output signal. The output signal includes a positive-going component and a negative-going component to indicate the control information. The detection circuit, coupled to the signal transformer, is configured to detect the positive-going component and the negative-going component to provide the control information for the switch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2020
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Applicant: ALPHA AND OMEGA SEMICONDUCTOR INTERNATIONAL LP
    Inventors: Hung-Ta Hsu, Hsiang-Chung Chang, Yueh-Ping Yu, Tien-Chi Lin
  • Patent number: 11127520
    Abstract: A voltage converter comprises a second controller as a power switch of the secondary side of the transformer for comparing a detection voltage representing an output voltage and/or load current with a first reference voltage and generating a control signal, and a coupling element for transmitting the control signal generated by the second controller to the first controller on the primary side of the transformer enabling the first controller to generate a first pulse signal driving the power switch to control the on/off state of the primary side winding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: ALPHA AND OMEGA SEMICONDUCTOR (CAYMAN) LTD.
    Inventors: Tien-Chi Lin, Yu-Ming Chen, Jung-Pei Cheng, Pei-Lun Huang
  • Publication number: 20200412148
    Abstract: A charger comprises a housing, a first multi-layer printed circuit board (PCB), a second multi-layer PCB, and a third multi-layer PCB. The first PCB comprises at least a portion of a primary side circuit. The second PCB comprises at least a portion of a secondary side circuit. The third PCB is perpendicular to the first PCB and the second PCB. An isolation coupling element is disposed on the third PCB. The isolation coupling element comprises a multi-layer PCB. The first PCB comprises a high voltage (HV) semiconductor package. A surface of a die paddle of the HV semiconductor package is exposed from a molding encapsulation of the HV semiconductor package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2019
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Applicant: Alpha and Omega Semiconductor (Cayman) Ltd.
    Inventors: Pei-Lun Huang, Yu-Ming Chen, Tien-Chi Lin, Jung-Pei Cheng, Yueh-Ping Yu, Zhi-Qiang Niu, Xiaotian Zhang, Long-Ching Wang
  • Patent number: 10818568
    Abstract: A charger comprises a housing, a first multi-layer printed circuit board (PCB), a second multi-layer PCB, and a third multi-layer PCB. The first PCB comprises at least a portion of a primary side circuit. The second PCB comprises at least a portion of a secondary side circuit. The third PCB is perpendicular to the first PCB and the second PCB. An isolation coupling element is disposed on the third PCB. The isolation coupling element comprises a multi-layer PCB. The first PCB comprises a high voltage (HV) semiconductor package. A surface of a die paddle of the HV semiconductor package is exposed from a molding encapsulation of the HV semiconductor package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: ALPHA AND OMEGA SEMICONDUCTOR (CAYMAN) LTD.
    Inventors: Pei-Lun Huang, Yu-Ming Chen, Tien-Chi Lin, Jung-Pei Cheng, Yueh-Ping Yu, Zhi-Qiang Niu, Xiaotian Zhang, Long-Ching Wang
  • Patent number: 10651750
    Abstract: A constant on-time isolated converter comprises a transformer with a primary side and a secondary side. The primary side is connected to an electronic switch and secondary-side is connected to a load and a processor. The processor is connected to a driver on primary side through at least one coupling element and to the electronic switch. The processor receives an output voltage or an output current across the load generating a control signal accordingly. The driver receives the control signal through the coupling element and accordingly changes the ON/OFF state of the electronic switch, regulating the output voltage and the output current via the transformer, where the duration of the ON/OFF state of the electronic switch is determined between the moment control signal changes from negative to positive and the moment it changes from positive to negative to achieve a high-speed load transient response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: ALPHA AND OMEGA SEMICONDUCTOR (CAYMAN) LTD.
    Inventors: Tien-Chi Lin, Chih-Yuan Liu, Yung-Chuan Hsu, Pei-Lun Huang
  • Patent number: 10630080
    Abstract: A charger comprises a housing, a first multi-layer printed circuit board (PCB), a second multi-layer PCB, and a third multi-layer PCB. The first PCB comprises at least a portion of a primary side circuit. The second PCB comprises at least a portion of a secondary side circuit. The third PCB is perpendicular to the first PCB and the second PCB. An isolation coupling element is disposed on the third PCB. The isolation coupling element comprises a multi-layer PCB. The first PCB comprises a high voltage (HV) semiconductor package. A surface of a die paddle of the HV semiconductor package is exposed from a molding encapsulation of the HV semiconductor package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: ALPHA AND OMEGA SEMICONDUCTOR (CAYMAN) LTD.
    Inventors: Pei-Lun Huang, Yu-Ming Chen, Tien-Chi Lin, Jung-Pei Cheng, Yueh-Ping Yu, Zhi-Qiang Niu, Xiaotian Zhang, Long-Ching Wang
  • Publication number: 20190318979
    Abstract: A charger includes a thermal conductive plate for heat dissipation, and a transistor. The transistor includes a drain terminal of a first pulsating voltage level, and a source terminal of a second pulsating voltage level. The second pulsating voltage level is lower than the first pulsating voltage level. The source terminal is disposed closer to the thermal conductive plate than the drain terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2018
    Publication date: October 17, 2019
    Applicant: Alpha and Omega Semiconductor (Cayman) Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Ming Chen, Tien-Chi Lin, GUAN-YU Lin, TIN-WEI Chen
  • Publication number: 20190207528
    Abstract: A constant on-time isolated converter comprises a transformer with a primary side and a secondary side. The primary side is connected to an electronic switch and secondary-side is connected to a load and a processor. The processor is connected to a driver on primary side through at least one coupling element and to the electronic switch. The processor receives an output voltage or an output current across the load generating a control signal accordingly. The driver receives the control signal through the coupling element and accordingly changes the ON/OFF state of the electronic switch, regulating the output voltage and the output current via the transformer, where the duration of the ON/OFF state of the electronic switch is determined between the moment control signal changes from negative to positive and the moment it changes from positive to negative to achieve a high-speed load transient response.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2019
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Applicant: Alpha and Omega Semiconductor (Cayman) Ltd.
    Inventors: Tien-Chi Lin, Chih-Yuan Liu, Yung-Chuan Hsu, Pei-Lun Huang
  • Patent number: 10270353
    Abstract: A constant on-time isolated converter comprising a transformer is disclosed. The transformer primary side connects to an electronic switch and secondary-side connects to a load and a processor. The processor connects to a driver on primary side through at least one coupling element and to the electronic switch. The processor receives an output voltage or an output current across the load generating a control signal. The driver receives control signal through the coupling element and accordingly changes the electronic switch ON/OFF state, regulating output voltage and current via the transformer, where the electronic switch ON/OFF duration is determined between the moment control signal changes from negative to positive and the moment it changes from positive to negative to achieve a high-speed response to load transient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: ALPHA AND OMEGA SEMICONDUCTOR (CAYMAN) LTD.
    Inventors: Tien-Chi Lin, Chih-Yuan Liu, Yung-Chuan Hsu, Pei-Lun Huang
  • Publication number: 20190051441
    Abstract: A voltage converter comprises a second controller as a power switch of the secondary side of the transformer for comparing a detection voltage representing an output voltage and/or load current with a first reference voltage and generating a control signal, and a coupling element for transmitting the control signal generated by the second controller to the first controller on the primary side of the transformer enabling the first controller to generate a first pulse signal driving the power switch to control the on/off state of the primary side winding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2018
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Applicant: Alpha and Omega Semiconductor (Cayman) Ltd.
    Inventors: Tien-Chi Lin, Yu-Ming Chen, Jung-Pei Cheng, Pei-Lun Huang
  • Patent number: 10157702
    Abstract: A voltage converter comprises a second controller as a power switch of the secondary side of the transformer for comparing a detection voltage representing an output voltage and/or load current with a first reference voltage and generating a control signal, and a coupling element for transmitting the control signal generated by the second controller to the first controller on the primary side of the transformer enabling the first controller to generate a first pulse signal driving the power switch to control the on/off state of the primary side winding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: ALPHA AND OMEGA SEMICONDUCTOR (CAYMAN) LTD.
    Inventors: Tien-Chi Lin, Yu-Ming Chen, Jung-Pei Cheng, Pei-Lun Huang