Patents by Inventor Tzu-Yun Huang

Tzu-Yun Huang 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: 20240179898
    Abstract: A non-volatile memory structure includes a substrate and a gate stack layer over the substrate. The gate stack layer includes an active pattern and a rail block. The active pattern includes several first active stacks and several second active stacks. The first active stacks and the second active stacks are arranged separately in the first direction, and they extend in the second direction. The second direction is different from the first direction. The rail block extends in the first direction. The rail block has a first side and a second side. The second side is opposite the first side. The first active stacks connect the first side of the rail block. The second active stacks connect the second side of the rail block. Also, the first side of the rail block includes several first protruding portions arranged separately in the first direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2022
    Publication date: May 30, 2024
    Inventors: Tzu-Yun HUANG, Chun-Hsu CHEN
  • Publication number: 20240137671
    Abstract: An image sensor chip with depth information is provided. The image sensor chip includes an SPAD array, a time-to-digital converter module, a storage circuit, and a data processing circuit. The SPAD array includes a plurality of image sensor units, and each of the image sensor units includes a plurality of SPAD units and a decision circuit, wherein each of the SPAD units outputs a photon detection result within a scan period, and the decision circuit generates an image-sensing signal based on the photon detection results. The time-to-digital converter module generates a plurality of first time data in response to the image-sensing signals. The storage circuit stores the first time data temporarily. The data processing unit reads the first time data from the storage circuit and generates a plurality of second time data in response to the first time data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Chen-Yi LEE, Hsi-Hao HUANG, Tzu-Yun HUANG
  • Publication number: 20220336376
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a device includes: an integrated circuit die; an encapsulant at least partially surrounding the integrated circuit die; and a redistribution structure including: a plurality of dielectric layers over the encapsulant and the integrated circuit die; a plurality of metallization patterns in the dielectric layers, the metallization patterns being electrically coupled to the integrated circuit die; and a sealing ring in the dielectric layers, the sealing ring extending around the metallization patterns, the sealing ring being electrically isolated from the metallization patterns and the integrated circuit die, the sealing ring including a plurality of sealing ring layers, each of the sealing ring layers including a via portion extending through a respective one of the dielectric layers, the via portion of each of the sealing ring layers being aligned along a same common axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2022
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Tzu Yun Huang, Ming-Che Ho, Hung-Jui Kuo
  • Patent number: 11387191
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a device includes: an integrated circuit die; an encapsulant at least partially surrounding the integrated circuit die; and a redistribution structure including: a plurality of dielectric layers over the encapsulant and the integrated circuit die; a plurality of metallization patterns in the dielectric layers, the metallization patterns being electrically coupled to the integrated circuit die; and a sealing ring in the dielectric layers, the sealing ring extending around the metallization patterns, the sealing ring being electrically isolated from the metallization patterns and the integrated circuit die, the sealing ring including a plurality of sealing ring layers, each of the sealing ring layers including a via portion extending through a respective one of the dielectric layers, the via portion of each of the sealing ring layers being aligned along a same common axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Tzu Yun Huang, Ming-Che Ho, Hung-Jui Kuo
  • Patent number: 11362272
    Abstract: A resistive memory device and a reliability enhancement method thereof are provided. The reliability enhancement method includes the following steps. A forming operation is performed on a plurality of memory cells. The formed memory cells are read to respectively obtain a plurality of formed currents. A reference current is set according to a statistic value of the formed currents. A setting operation is performed on the memory cells. A ratio between a set current of each of the memory cells and the reference current is calculated, and a physical status of each of the memory cells is judged according to the ratio. It is determined whether to perform a fix operation of each of the memory cells or not according to physical status.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: Winbond Electronics Corp.
    Inventors: Ping-Kun Wang, Chia-Wen Cheng, He-Hsuan Chao, Frederick Chen, Chang-Tsung Pai, Tzu-Yun Huang, Ming-Che Lin
  • Publication number: 20220069209
    Abstract: A resistive memory device and a reliability enhancement method thereof are provided. The reliability enhancement method includes the following steps. A forming operation is performed on a plurality of memory cells. The formed memory cells are read to respectively obtain a plurality of formed currents. A reference current is set according to a statistic value of the formed currents. A setting operation is performed on the memory cells. A ratio between a set current of each of the memory cells and the reference current is calculated, and a physical status of each of the memory cells is judged according to the ratio. It is determined whether to perform a fix operation of each of the memory cells or not according to physical status.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2020
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Applicant: Winbond Electronics Corp.
    Inventors: Ping-Kun Wang, Chia-Wen Cheng, He-Hsuan Chao, Frederick Chen, Chang-Tsung Pai, Tzu-Yun Huang, Ming-Che Lin
  • Patent number: 11004812
    Abstract: A package structure is provided. The package structure includes a dielectric layer on a die, a RDL structure and a conductive terminal. The RDL structure comprises a redistribution layer in and on the dielectric layer. The redistribution layer comprises a via and a conductive plate. The via is located in and penetrating through the dielectric layer to be connected to the die. The conductive plate is on the via and the dielectric layer, and is connected to the die through the via. The conductive terminal is electrically connected to the die through the RDL structure. The via is ring-shaped.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Tuan-Yu Hung, Hung-Jui Kuo, Hsin-Yu Pan, Ming-che Ho, Tzu Yun Huang, Yen-Fu Su
  • Publication number: 20210020584
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a device includes: an integrated circuit die; an encapsulant at least partially surrounding the integrated circuit die; and a redistribution structure including: a plurality of dielectric layers over the encapsulant and the integrated circuit die; a plurality of metallization patterns in the dielectric layers, the metallization patterns being electrically coupled to the integrated circuit die; and a sealing ring in the dielectric layers, the sealing ring extending around the metallization patterns, the sealing ring being electrically isolated from the metallization patterns and the integrated circuit die, the sealing ring including a plurality of sealing ring layers, each of the sealing ring layers including a via portion extending through a respective one of the dielectric layers, the via portion of each of the sealing ring layers being aligned along a same common axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2019
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Tzu Yun Huang, Ming-Che Ho, Hung-Jui Kuo
  • Publication number: 20200091097
    Abstract: A package structure is provided. The package structure includes a dielectric layer on a die, a RDL structure and a conductive terminal. The RDL structure comprises a redistribution layer in and on the dielectric layer. The redistribution layer comprises a via and a conductive plate. The via is located in and penetrating through the dielectric layer to be connected to the die. The conductive plate is on the via and the dielectric layer, and is connected to the die through the via. The conductive terminal is electrically connected to the die through the RDL structure. The via is ring-shaped.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2018
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tuan-Yu Hung, Hung-Jui Kuo, Hsin-Yu Pan, Ming-che Ho, Tzu Yun Huang, Yen-Fu Su
  • Patent number: 10163832
    Abstract: A redistribution circuit structure electrically connected to a die underneath is provided. The redistribution circuit structure includes a dielectric layer and a conductive layer. The dielectric layer partially covers the die, so that a conductive pillar of the die is exposed by the dielectric layer. The conductive layer is disposed over the dielectric layer and electrically connected to the die by the conductive pillar. The conductive layer includes a multilayer structure, wherein an average grain size of one layer of the multilayer structure is less than or equal to 2 ?m. A method of fabricating the redistribution circuit structure and an integrated fan-out package are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tzu-Yun Huang, Ming-Che Ho
  • Patent number: 10074623
    Abstract: A redistribution circuit structure electrically connected to at least one conductor underneath is provided. The redistribution circuit structure includes a dielectric layer, an alignment, and a redistribution conductive layer. The dielectric layer covers the conductor and includes at least one contact opening for exposing the conductor. The alignment mark is disposed on the dielectric layer. The alignment mark includes a base portion on the dielectric layer and a protruding portion on the base portion, wherein a ratio of a maximum thickness of the protruding portion to a thickness of the base portion is smaller than 25%. The redistribution conductive layer is disposed on the dielectric layer. The redistribution conductive layer includes a conductive via, and the conductive via is electrically connected to the conductor through the contact opening. A method of fabricating the redistribution circuit structure and an integrated fan-out package are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tzung-Hui Lee, Hung-Jui Kuo, Ming-Che Ho, Tzu-Yun Huang
  • Publication number: 20180151521
    Abstract: A redistribution circuit structure electrically connected to at least one conductor underneath is provided. The redistribution circuit structure includes a dielectric layer, an alignment, and a redistribution conductive layer. The dielectric layer covers the conductor and includes at least one contact opening for exposing the conductor. The alignment mark is disposed on the dielectric layer. The alignment mark includes a base portion on the dielectric layer and a protruding portion on the base portion, wherein a ratio of a maximum thickness of the protruding portion to a thickness of the base portion is smaller than 25%. The redistribution conductive layer is disposed on the dielectric layer. The redistribution conductive layer includes a conductive via, and the conductive via is electrically connected to the conductor through the contact opening. A method of fabricating the redistribution circuit structure and an integrated fan-out package are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2018
    Publication date: May 31, 2018
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tzung-Hui Lee, Hung-Jui Kuo, Ming-Che Ho, Tzu-Yun Huang
  • Patent number: 9899342
    Abstract: A redistribution circuit structure electrically connected to at least one conductor underneath is provided. The redistribution circuit structure includes a dielectric layer, an alignment, and a redistribution conductive layer. The dielectric layer covers the conductor and includes at least one contact opening for exposing the conductor. The alignment mark is disposed on the dielectric layer. The alignment mark includes a base portion on the dielectric layer and a protruding portion on the base portion, wherein a ratio of a maximum thickness of the protruding portion to a thickness of the base portion is smaller than 25%. The redistribution conductive layer is disposed on the dielectric layer. The redistribution conductive layer includes a conductive via, and the conductive via is electrically connected to the conductor through the contact opening. A method of fabricating the redistribution circuit structure and an integrated fan-out package are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tzung-Hui Lee, Hung-Jui Kuo, Ming-Che Ho, Tzu-Yun Huang
  • Publication number: 20170271283
    Abstract: A redistribution circuit structure electrically connected to at least one conductor underneath is provided. The redistribution circuit structure includes a dielectric layer, an alignment, and a redistribution conductive layer. The dielectric layer covers the conductor and includes at least one contact opening for exposing the conductor. The alignment mark is disposed on the dielectric layer. The alignment mark includes a base portion on the dielectric layer and a protruding portion on the base portion, wherein a ratio of a maximum thickness of the protruding portion to a thickness of the base portion is smaller than 25%. The redistribution conductive layer is disposed on the dielectric layer. The redistribution conductive layer includes a conductive via, and the conductive via is electrically connected to the conductor through the contact opening. A method of fabricating the redistribution circuit structure and an integrated fan-out package are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Inventors: Tzung-Hui Lee, Hung-Jui Kuo, Ming-Che Ho, Tzu-Yun Huang