Patents by Inventor Yi-Fan Li
Yi-Fan Li 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).
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Patent number: 10056490Abstract: A semiconductor device includes: a fin-shaped structure on a substrate, in which a sidewall of the fin-shaped structure comprises a curve. Specifically, the fin-shaped structure includes a top portion and a bottom portion, a shallow trench isolation (STI) around the bottom portion of the fin-shaped structure, and the curve includes a planar portion extending from the top surface of fin-shaped structure downward and a curved portion extending from the bottom surface of the fin-shaped structure upward.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2017Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.Inventors: Yi-Fan Li, I-Cheng Hu, Chun-Jen Chen, Tien-I Wu, Yu-Shu Lin, Chun-Yuan Wu
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Patent number: 10008634Abstract: A thin-film flip-chip light emitting diode (LED) having a roughened surface and a method for manufacturing the same are provided. First, a substrate having a patterned structure on a surface of the substrate is provided, and the surface is roughened. A first semiconductor layer is then formed on the surface; a light emitting structure layer is then formed on the first semiconductor layer; a second semiconductor layer is then formed on the light emitting structure layer. The first and second semiconductor layers possess opposite electrical characteristics. A first contact electrode and a second contact electrode are then formed on the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer, respectively. Finally, a sub-mount is formed on the first and second contact electrodes, and the substrate is removed to form the thin-film flip-chip LED having the roughened surface. Here, the light emitting efficiency of the thin-film flip-chip LED is improved.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2017Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: GENESIS PHOTONICS INC.Inventors: Yi-Fan Li, Jing-En Huang, Sie-Jhan Wu
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Patent number: 9966468Abstract: A method for fabricating semiconductor device is disclosed. First, a fin-shaped structure is formed on a substrate, a first liner is formed on the substrate and the fin-shaped structure, a second liner is formed on the first liner, part of the second liner and part of the first liner are removed to expose a top surface of the fin-shaped structure, part of the first liner between the fin-shaped structure and the second liner is removed to form a recess, and an epitaxial layer is formed in the recess.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2016Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.Inventors: Tien-Chen Chan, Yi-Fan Li, Li-Wei Feng, Ming-Hua Chang, Yu-Shu Lin, Shu-Yen Chan
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Patent number: 9899498Abstract: A semiconductor device is provided, including a substrate with an isolation layer formed thereon, wherein the substrate has a fin protruding up through the isolation layer to form a top surface and a pair of lateral sidewalls of the fin above the isolation layer; a silicon-germanium (SiGe) layer epitaxially grown on the top surface and the lateral sidewalls of the fin; and a gate stack formed on the isolation layer and across the fin, wherein the fin and the gate stack respectively extend along a first direction and a second direction. The SiGe layer formed on the top surface has a first thickness, the SiGe layer formed on said lateral sidewall has a second thickness, and a ratio of the first thickness to the second thickness is in a range of 1:10 to 1:30.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2017Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.Inventors: Tien-Chen Chan, Yi-Fan Li, Yen-Hsing Chen, Chun-Yu Chen, Chung-Ting Huang, Zih-Hsuan Huang, Ming-Hua Chang, Yu-Shu Lin, Shu-Yen Chan
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Publication number: 20180033914Abstract: A thin-film flip-chip light emitting diode (LED) having a roughened surface and a method for manufacturing the same are provided. First, a substrate having a patterned structure on a surface of the substrate is provided, and the surface is roughened. A first semiconductor layer is then formed on the surface; a light emitting structure layer is then formed on the first semiconductor layer; a second semiconductor layer is then formed on the light emitting structure layer. The first and second semiconductor layers possess opposite electrical characteristics. A first contact electrode and a second contact electrode are then formed on the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer, respectively. Finally, a sub-mount is formed on the first and second contact electrodes, and the substrate is removed to form the thin-film flip-chip LED having the roughened surface. Here, the light emitting efficiency of the thin-film flip-chip LED is improved.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2017Publication date: February 1, 2018Inventors: Yi-Fan Li, Jing-En Huang, Sie-Jhan Wu
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Publication number: 20180019324Abstract: A semiconductor device is provided, including a substrate with an isolation layer formed thereon, wherein the substrate has a fin protruding up through the isolation layer to form a top surface and a pair of lateral sidewalls of the fin above the isolation layer; a silicon-germanium (SiGe) layer epitaxially grown on the top surface and the lateral sidewalls of the fin; and a gate stack formed on the isolation layer and across the fin, wherein the fin and the gate stack respectively extend along a first direction and a second direction. The SiGe layer formed on the top surface has a first thickness, the SiGe layer formed on said lateral sidewall has a second thickness, and a ratio of the first thickness to the second thickness is in a range of 1:10 to 1:30.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2017Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventors: Tien-Chen Chan, Yi-Fan Li, Yen-Hsing Chen, Chun-Yu Chen, Chung-Ting Huang, Zih-Hsuan Huang, Ming-Hua Chang, Yu-Shu Lin, Shu-Yen Chan
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Publication number: 20170373191Abstract: A method for fabricating semiconductor device is disclosed. First, a fin-shaped structure is formed on a substrate, a first liner is formed on the substrate and the fin-shaped structure, a second liner is formed on the first liner, part of the second liner and part of the first liner are removed to expose a top surface of the fin-shaped structure, part of the first liner between the fin-shaped structure and the second liner is removed to form a recess, and an epitaxial layer is formed in the recess.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2016Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventors: Tien-Chen Chan, Yi-Fan Li, Li-Wei Feng, Ming-Hua Chang, Yu-Shu Lin, Shu-Yen Chan
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Patent number: 9786813Abstract: A thin-film flip-chip light emitting diode (LED) having a roughened surface and a method for manufacturing the same are provided. First, a substrate having a patterned structure on a surface of the substrate is provided, and the surface is roughened. A first semiconductor layer is then formed on the surface; a light emitting structure layer is then formed on the first semiconductor layer; a second semiconductor layer is then formed on the light emitting structure layer. The first and second semiconductor layers possess opposite electrical characteristics. A first contact electrode and a second contact electrode are then formed on the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer, respectively. Finally, a sub-mount is formed on the first and second contact electrodes, and the substrate is removed to form the thin-film flip-chip LED having the roughened surface. Here, the light emitting efficiency of the thin-film flip-chip LED is improved.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2017Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: Genesis Photonics Inc.Inventors: Yi-Fan Li, Jing-En Huang, Sie-Jhan Wu
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Publication number: 20170263732Abstract: A semiconductor device preferably includes a substrate, a fin-shaped structure on the substrate, a buffer layer on the fin-shaped structure, and an epitaxial layer on the buffer layer. Preferably, the buffer layer is made of silicon germanium and including three or more than three elements. The buffer layer also includes dopants selected from the group consisting of P, As, Sb, Bi, C, and F.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2017Publication date: September 14, 2017Inventors: Li-Wei Feng, Shih-Hung Tsai, Yi-Fan Li, Kun-Hsin Chen, Tong-Jyun Huang, Jyh-Shyang Jenq, Nan-Yuan Huang
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Patent number: 9748147Abstract: A method of fabricating an epitaxial layer includes providing a silicon substrate. A dielectric layer covers the silicon substrate. A recess is formed in the silicon substrate and the dielectric layer. A selective epitaxial growth process and a non-selective epitaxial growth process are performed in sequence to respectively form a first epitaxial layer and a second epitaxial layer. The first epitaxial layer does not cover the top surface of the dielectric layer. The recess is filled by the first epitaxial layer and the second epitaxial layer. Finally, the first epitaxial layer and the second epitaxial layer are planarized.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2016Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.Inventors: Yi-Fan Li, Li-Wei Feng, Li-Chieh Hsu, Chun-Jen Chen, I-Cheng Hu, Tien-I Wu, Yu-Shu Lin, Neng-Hui Yang
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Patent number: 9680022Abstract: A semiconductor device is provided, including a substrate with an isolation layer formed thereon, wherein the substrate has a fin protruding up through the isolation layer to form a top surface and a pair of lateral sidewalls of the fin above the isolation layer; a silicon-germanium (SiGe) layer epitaxially grown on the top surface and the lateral sidewalls of the fin; and a gate stack formed on the isolation layer and across the fin, wherein the fin and the gate stack respectively extend along a first direction and a second direction. The SiGe layer formed on the top surface has a first thickness, the SiGe layer formed on said lateral sidewall has a second thickness, and a ratio of the first thickness to the second thickness is in a range of 1:10 to 1:30.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2016Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.Inventors: Tien-Chen Chan, Yi-Fan Li, Yen-Hsing Chen, Chun-Yu Chen, Chung-Ting Huang, Zih-Hsuan Huang, Ming-Hua Chang, Yu-Shu Lin, Shu-Yen Chan
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Publication number: 20170148952Abstract: A thin-film flip-chip light emitting diode (LED) having a roughened surface and a method for manufacturing the same are provided. First, a substrate having a patterned structure on a surface of the substrate is provided, and the surface is roughened. A first semiconductor layer is then formed on the surface; a light emitting structure layer is then formed on the first semiconductor layer; a second semiconductor layer is then formed on the light emitting structure layer. The first and second semiconductor layers possess opposite electrical characteristics. A first contact electrode and a second contact electrode are then formed on the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer, respectively. Finally, a sub-mount is formed on the first and second contact electrodes, and the substrate is removed to form the thin-film flip-chip LED having the roughened surface. Here, the light emitting efficiency of the thin-film flip-chip LED is improved.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2017Publication date: May 25, 2017Applicant: Genesis Photonics Inc.Inventors: Yi-Fan Li, Jing-En Huang, Sie-Jhan Wu
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Patent number: 9653603Abstract: A method for fabricating semiconductor device is disclosed. The method includes the steps of: providing a substrate; forming a recess in the substrate; forming a buffer layer in the recess; forming an epitaxial layer on the buffer layer; and removing part of the epitaxial layer, part of the buffer layer, and part of the substrate to form fin-shaped structures.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2016Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Assignee: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.Inventors: Li-Wei Feng, Shih-Hung Tsai, Yi-Fan Li, Kun-Hsin Chen, Tong-Jyun Huang, Jyh-Shyang Jenq, Nan-Yuan Huang
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Patent number: 9577154Abstract: A light emitting chip includes a light emitting unit, a eutectic layer and a surface passivation layer. The eutectic layer has a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other. The light emitting chip connects to the first surface of the eutectic layer. The surface passivation layer covers the second surface of the eutectic layer. A material of the surface passivation layer includes at least a metal of an oxidation potential from ?0.2 volts to ?1.8 volts.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2014Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: Genesis Photonics Inc.Inventors: Yu-Yun Lo, Yi-Fan Li, Chih-Ling Wu, Yi-Ru Huang, Jing-En Huang, Shao-Ying Ting
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Patent number: 9564554Abstract: A thin-film flip-chip light emitting diode (LED) having a roughened surface and a method for manufacturing the same are provided. First, a substrate having a patterned structure on a surface of the substrate is provided, and the surface is roughened. A first semiconductor layer is then formed on the surface; a light emitting structure layer is then formed on the first semiconductor layer; a second semiconductor layer is then formed on the light emitting structure layer. The first and second semiconductor layers possess opposite electrical characteristics. A first contact electrode and a second contact electrode are then formed on the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer, respectively. Finally, a sub-mount is formed on the first and second contact electrodes, and the substrate is removed to form the thin-film flip-chip LED having the roughened surface. Here, the light emitting efficiency of the thin-film flip-chip LED is improved.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2015Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Assignee: Genesis Photonics Inc.Inventors: Yi-Fan Li, Jing-En Huang, Sie-Jhan Wu
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Publication number: 20160104815Abstract: A thin-film flip-chip light emitting diode (LED) having a roughened surface and a method for manufacturing the same are provided. First, a substrate having a patterned structure on a surface of the substrate is provided, and the surface is roughened. A first semiconductor layer is then formed on the surface; a light emitting structure layer is then formed on the first semiconductor layer; a second semiconductor layer is then formed on the light emitting structure layer. The first and second semiconductor layers possess opposite electrical characteristics. A first contact electrode and a second contact electrode are then formed on the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer, respectively. Finally, a sub-mount is formed on the first and second contact electrodes, and the substrate is removed to form the thin-film flip-chip LED having the roughened surface. Here, the light emitting efficiency of the thin-film flip-chip LED is improved.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventors: Yi-Fan Li, Jing-En Huang, Sie-Jhan Wu
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Patent number: 9184360Abstract: A light-emitting device of the invention includes a base, at least one light-emitting element, a wavelength transferring cover and a heat-conducting structure. The light-emitting element is disposed on the base and electrically connected to the base. The wavelength transferring cover is disposed on the base and covers the light-emitting element. The heat-conducting structure is disposed on the base and directly contacts the wavelength transferring cover.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2015Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: Genesis Photonics Inc.Inventors: Cheng-Yen Chen, Yi-Fan Li, Han-Min Wu, Kuan-Chieh Huang, Tung-Lin Chuang, Sheng-Yuan Sun
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Publication number: 20150263257Abstract: A light-emitting device of the invention includes a base, at least one light-emitting element, a wavelength transferring cover and a heat-conducting structure. The light-emitting element is disposed on the base and electrically connected to the base. The wavelength transferring cover is disposed on the base and covers the light-emitting element. The heat-conducting structure is disposed on the base and directly contacts the wavelength transferring cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2015Publication date: September 17, 2015Inventors: Cheng-Yen Chen, Yi-Fan Li, Han-Min Wu, Kuan-Chieh Huang, Tung-Lin Chuang, Sheng-Yuan Sun
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Publication number: 20150188014Abstract: A light emitting chip includes a light emitting unit, a eutectic layer and a surface passivation layer. The eutectic layer has a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other. The light emitting chip connects to the first surface of the eutectic layer. The surface passivation layer covers the second surface of the eutectic layer. A material of the surface passivation layer includes at least a metal of an oxidation potential from ?0.2 volts to ?1.8 volts.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2014Publication date: July 2, 2015Inventors: Yu-Yun Lo, Yi-Fan Li, Chih-Ling Wu, Yi-Ru Huang, Jing-En Huang, Shao-Ying Ting
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Publication number: 20150171291Abstract: The disclosure provides a light emitting device, and a manufacturing method for a wavelength conversion layer. The light emitting device includes a support, a light emitting diode, and a material layer. The light emitting diode is arranged on the support and coupled to the support. A light emission peak wavelength of the light emitting diode is between 250 nm and 470 nm. The material layer is configured to cover the light emitting diode, wherein the material layer comprises a poly(vinylidene fluoride-hexafluoropropylene) copolymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2014Publication date: June 18, 2015Inventors: Kuan-Chieh Huang, Yi-Fan Li