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).

  • Patent number: 10056490
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Yi-Fan Li, I-Cheng Hu, Chun-Jen Chen, Tien-I Wu, Yu-Shu Lin, Chun-Yuan Wu
  • Patent number: 10008634
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: GENESIS PHOTONICS INC.
    Inventors: Yi-Fan Li, Jing-En Huang, Sie-Jhan Wu
  • Patent number: 9966468
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Tien-Chen Chan, Yi-Fan Li, Li-Wei Feng, Ming-Hua Chang, Yu-Shu Lin, Shu-Yen Chan
  • Patent number: 9899498
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: 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
  • Publication number: 20180033914
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2017
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Inventors: Yi-Fan Li, Jing-En Huang, Sie-Jhan Wu
  • Publication number: 20180019324
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    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
  • Publication number: 20170373191
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2016
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Tien-Chen Chan, Yi-Fan Li, Li-Wei Feng, Ming-Hua Chang, Yu-Shu Lin, Shu-Yen Chan
  • Patent number: 9786813
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: Genesis Photonics Inc.
    Inventors: Yi-Fan Li, Jing-En Huang, Sie-Jhan Wu
  • Publication number: 20170263732
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Li-Wei Feng, Shih-Hung Tsai, Yi-Fan Li, Kun-Hsin Chen, Tong-Jyun Huang, Jyh-Shyang Jenq, Nan-Yuan Huang
  • Patent number: 9748147
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: 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
  • Patent number: 9680022
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: 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
  • Publication number: 20170148952
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2017
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Applicant: Genesis Photonics Inc.
    Inventors: Yi-Fan Li, Jing-En Huang, Sie-Jhan Wu
  • Patent number: 9653603
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: 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
  • Patent number: 9577154
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Genesis Photonics Inc.
    Inventors: Yu-Yun Lo, Yi-Fan Li, Chih-Ling Wu, Yi-Ru Huang, Jing-En Huang, Shao-Ying Ting
  • Patent number: 9564554
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: Genesis Photonics Inc.
    Inventors: Yi-Fan Li, Jing-En Huang, Sie-Jhan Wu
  • Publication number: 20160104815
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2015
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Inventors: Yi-Fan Li, Jing-En Huang, Sie-Jhan Wu
  • Patent number: 9184360
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: Genesis Photonics Inc.
    Inventors: Cheng-Yen Chen, Yi-Fan Li, Han-Min Wu, Kuan-Chieh Huang, Tung-Lin Chuang, Sheng-Yuan Sun
  • Publication number: 20150263257
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2015
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventors: Cheng-Yen Chen, Yi-Fan Li, Han-Min Wu, Kuan-Chieh Huang, Tung-Lin Chuang, Sheng-Yuan Sun
  • Publication number: 20150188014
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2014
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Yu-Yun Lo, Yi-Fan Li, Chih-Ling Wu, Yi-Ru Huang, Jing-En Huang, Shao-Ying Ting
  • Publication number: 20150171291
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2014
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventors: Kuan-Chieh Huang, Yi-Fan Li