Patents Examined by Dung A Le
  • Patent number: 10811507
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to configurations of semiconductor devices. A non-limiting example configuration includes a plurality of first transistors formed over a performance region of a major surface of a substrate. Each of the plurality of first transistors includes a first channel fin structure and a first gate structure along at least a portion of a sidewall surface of the first channel fin structure. The first gate structure includes a first gate thickness dimension. A plurality of second transistors is formed over a density region of the major surface of the substrate. Each of the plurality of second transistors includes a second channel fin structure and a second gate structure along at least a portion of a sidewall surface of the second channel fin structure, where the second gate structure includes a second gate thickness dimension that is less than the first gate thickness dimension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Brent A. Anderson, Fee Li Lie, Stuart A. Sieg, Junli Wang
  • Patent number: 10811389
    Abstract: A first package is bonded to a first substrate with first external connections and second external connections. The second external connections are formed using materials that are different than the first external connections in order to provide a thermal pathway from the first package. In a particular embodiment the first external connections are solder balls and the second external connections are copper blocks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Shin-Puu Jeng, Der-Chyang Yeh, Hsien-Wei Chen, Cheng-Chieh Hsieh, Ming-Yen Chiu
  • Patent number: 10811508
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to methods of forming a configuration of semiconductor devices. A non-limiting example method includes forming a first channel fin structure over a performance region of a major surface of a substrate. A first gate structure is formed along at least a portion of a sidewall surface of the first channel fin structure, where the first gate structure includes a first gate thickness dimension. A second channel fin structure is formed over a density region of the major surface of the substrate. A second gate structure is formed along at least a portion of a sidewall surface of the second channel fin structure, where the second gate structure includes a second gate thickness dimension that is less than the first gate thickness dimension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Brent A. Anderson, Fee Li Lie, Stuart A. Sieg, Junli Wang
  • Patent number: 10811367
    Abstract: A semiconductor package is provided, which includes: a circuit structure having a first bottom surface and a first top surface opposite to the first bottom surface; at least a semiconductor element disposed on the first top surface of the circuit structure and electrically connected to the circuit structure; an encapsulant formed on the first top surface of the circuit structure to encapsulate the semiconductor element, wherein the encapsulant has a second bottom surface facing the first top surface of the circuit structure and a second top surface opposite to the second bottom surface; and a strengthening layer formed on the second top surface of the encapsulant, or formed between the circuit structure and the encapsulant, or formed on the first bottom surface of the circuit structure, thereby effectively preventing the encapsulant from warping and the semiconductor element from cracking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Siliconware Precision Industries Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hui-Chuan Lu, Chun-Hung Lu, Po-Yi Wu
  • Patent number: 10811475
    Abstract: An array substrate and a manufacturing method thereof, and a display device are provided. The array substrate includes a substrate, and a plurality of pixel units arranged in an array on the substrate, each of the pixel units is provided with a plurality of thin film transistors, each of the pixel units includes a plurality of light emitting units, the plurality of light emitting units are sequentially arranged along a direction perpendicular to a plane where the substrate is located, and disposed at a side of the thin film transistors away from the substrate, each of the light emitting units is connected with one of the thin film transistors, and different ones of the light emitting units are connected to different ones of the thin film transistors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Can Zhang, Jie Fu
  • Patent number: 10811457
    Abstract: An array substrate for a digital X-ray detector can include a base substrate; a thin film transistor disposed on the base substrate; a PIN diode including a lower electrode electrically connected to the thin film transistor, a first PIN layer disposed on the lower electrode, and an upper electrode disposed on the first PIN layer; a second PIN layer spaced apart from the PIN diode, the second PIN layer being disposed on the thin film transistor; and a bias electrode electrically connected to the upper electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: LG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hyungil Na, Hanseok Lee, JungJune Kim, Seungyong Jung
  • Patent number: 10811343
    Abstract: A leadframe includes a plurality of interconnected support members. A pair of die pads is connected to the support members and configured to receive a pair of dies electrically connected by at least one wire. A support bracket extends between the die pads and includes a surface for maintaining the at least one wire at a predetermined distance from the die pads during overmolding of the leadframe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Yuh-Harng Chien, Chih-Chien Ho, Steven Su
  • Patent number: 10804148
    Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a semiconductor device. The semiconductor device includes a first semiconductor fin formed opposite a surface of a first active region of a substrate. The semiconductor device further includes a second semiconductor fin formed opposite a surface of a second active region of the substrate. The semiconductor device further includes a self-aligned buried contact formed over portions of the first active region and the second active region and between the first semiconductor fin and the second semiconductor fin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Su Chen Fan, Jeffrey C. Shearer, Robert C. Wong, Ruilong Xie
  • Patent number: 10804139
    Abstract: This application is directed to a system including a plurality of devices that are stacked one on top of another. Each device includes a substrate having two opposing surfaces. A first row of contacts is coupled on a first surface and includes a first contact and a second contact that are adjacent to each other. A second row of contacts is coupled on a respective second surface and includes a third contact. Each contact in the second row of contacts is physically aligned with an opposite contact in the first row. The third contact is disposed opposite and physically aligned with the first contact in the first row, and electrically coupled to the second contact in the first row. Operational circuitry is electrically coupled to at least the first contact on the first row, and at least two of the plurality of devices have distinct operational circuitry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: RAMBUS INC.
    Inventors: Frederick A. Ware, Ely K. Tsern, Ian P. Shaeffer
  • Patent number: 10804297
    Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to improve reliability of the TFT of the oxide semiconductor. The feature of the invention is: A display device comprising: a substrate including a display area where plural pixels are formed, the pixel includes a first TFT of a first oxide semiconductor, a first gate insulating film is formed under the first oxide semiconductor, a first gate electrode is formed under the first gate insulating film, an interlayer insulating film is formed on the first oxide semiconductor; a drain wiring, which connects with the first oxide semiconductor, and a source wiring, which connects with the first oxide semiconductor, are formed on the interlayer insulating film; the drain wiring or the source wiring is a laminated structure of a second oxide semiconductor and a first metal, the second oxide semiconductor is under the first metal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: Japan Display Inc.
    Inventor: Yohei Yamaguchi
  • Patent number: 10804344
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a display substrate and a method for fabricating the same, and a display apparatus. The display substrate includes a pixel defining layer, a recessed structure having a recessed surface and a light-emitting functional layer. The pixel defining layer and the light-emitting functional layer are on a side of the recessed structure where the recessed surface is provided. The pixel defining layer defines a pixel region. The recessed surface of the recessed structure is in the pixel region. The light-emitting functional layer is in the pixel region, and a surface of the light-emitting functional layer proximal to the recessed structure is at least partially conformal to the recessed surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Dini Xie, Wei Li
  • Patent number: 10796997
    Abstract: A semiconductor package including an organic interposer includes: a semiconductor chip; a connection member on the semiconductor chip and including a pad layer, a redistribution layer, and an insulating layer; a bonding member between the semiconductor chip and the pad layer; a surface treatment layer on the pad layer and including at least one metal layer; and an under-bump metallurgy (UBM) layer embedded in the connection member. The UBM layer includes a UBM pad, at least one plating layer on the UBM pad, and a UBM via. The surface treatment layer is disposed only on one surface of the pad layer, the plating layer are is disposed only on one surface of the UBM pad, and at least a portion of a side surface of the plating layer is spaced apart from a side surface of the insulating layer surrounding the plating layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jae Ean Lee, Han Na Jin, Tae Sung Jeong, Young Gwan Ko, Jung Soo Byun
  • Patent number: 10796995
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate, a conductive wiring which comprises cobalt or copper and is electrically connected to the substrate, an insulating material which electrically isolates the conductive wiring from neighboring wiring, and a first barrier layer which comprises a first cobalt alloy and is disposed between the conductive wiring and the insulating material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: TOHOKU UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Junichi Koike, Reza Arghavani
  • Patent number: 10797001
    Abstract: Three-dimensional integrated circuit (3DIC) structures are disclosed. A 3DIC structure includes a first die and a second die bonded to the first die. The first die includes a first integrated circuit region and a first seal ring region around the first integrated circuit region, and has a first alignment mark within the first integrated circuit region. The second die includes a second integrated circuit region and a second seal ring region around the second integrated circuit region, and has a second alignment mark within the second seal ring region and corresponding to the first alignment mark.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jie Chen, Hsien-Wei Chen, Ying-Ju Chen
  • Patent number: 10796957
    Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a semiconductor device. The semiconductor device includes a first semiconductor fin formed opposite a surface of a first active region of a substrate. The semiconductor device further includes a second semiconductor fin formed opposite a surface of a second active region of the substrate. The semiconductor device further includes a self-aligned buried contact formed over portions of the first active region and the second active region and between the first semiconductor fin and the second semiconductor fin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Su Chen Fan, Jeffrey C. Shearer, Robert C. Wong, Ruilong Xie
  • Patent number: 10797175
    Abstract: A method includes forming a first fin protruding above a substrate, the first fin having a PMOS region; forming a first gate structure over the first fin in the PMOS region; forming a first spacer layer over the first fin and the first gate structure; and forming a second spacer layer over the first spacer layer. The method further includes performing a first etching process to remove the second spacer layer from a top surface and sidewalls of the first fin in the PMOS region; performing a second etching process to remove the first spacer layer from the top surface and the sidewalls of the first fin in the PMOS region; and epitaxially growing a first source/drain material over the first fin in the PMOS region, the first source/drain material extending along the top surface and the sidewalls of the first fin in the PMOS region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Wei-Ken Lin, Chun Te Li, Chih-Peng Hsu
  • Patent number: 10790461
    Abstract: A field-effect transistor includes: a substrate; a source electrode; a drain electrode; a gate electrode; a semiconductor layer in contact with the source electrode and with the drain electrode; and a gate insulating layer insulating between the semiconductor layer and the gate electrode. The gate insulating layer comprising at least a polysiloxane having a structural unit represented by a general formula (1): in the general formula (1), R1 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, a cycloalkyl group, a heterocyclic group, an aryl group, a heteroaryl group, or an alkenyl group; R2 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, a cycloalkyl group, or a silyl group; m represents 0 or 1; A1 represents an organic group including at least two groups selected from a carboxy group, a sulfo group, a thiol group, a phenolic hydroxy group, or a derivative of these groups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: TORAY INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Daisuke Sakii, Seiichiro Murase, Junji Wakita
  • Patent number: 10784270
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present application are directed to an IC, and associated forming methods. In some embodiments, the IC comprises a memory region and a logic region integrated in a substrate. A plurality of memory cell structures is disposed on the memory region. A plurality of logic devices is disposed on the logic region. A sidewall spacer is disposed along a sidewall surface of the logic devices, but not disposed along a sidewall surface of the memory cell structures. Thus, the inter-layer dielectric (ILD) fill-in window between adjacent memory cell structures is enlarged, compared to the approaches where the sidewall spacer is concurrently formed in both memory region and the logic region. Thereby, voids formation would be reduced or eliminated, and device quality would be improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Meng-Han Lin, Te-Hsin Chiu, Wei Cheng Wu
  • Patent number: 10777597
    Abstract: To realize miniaturization of a pixel, reduction in noise, and high quantum efficiency, and to improve short-wavelength sensitivity while suppressing inter-pixel interference and variations for each pixel. According to the present disclosure, there is provided an imaging device including: a first semiconductor layer formed in a semiconductor substrate; a second semiconductor layer of a conductivity type opposite to a conductivity type of the first semiconductor layer formed on the first semiconductor layer; a pixel separation unit which defines a pixel region including the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer; a first electrode which is connected to the first semiconductor layer from one surface side of the semiconductor substrate; and a second electrode which is connected to the second semiconductor layer from a light irradiation surface side that is the other surface of the semiconductor substrate, and is formed to correspond to a position of the pixel separation unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation
    Inventors: Jun Ogi, Yoshiaki Tashiro, Takahiro Toyoshima, Yorito Sakano, Yusuke Oike, Hongbo Zhu, Keiichi Nakazawa, Yukari Takeya, Atsushi Okuyama, Yasufumi Miyoshi, Ryosuke Matsumoto, Atsushi Horiuchi
  • Patent number: 10777276
    Abstract: An integrated circuit (IC) device may include a single substrate that includes a single chip, and a plurality of memory cells spaced apart from one another on the substrate and having different structures. Manufacturing the IC device may include forming a plurality of first word lines in a first region of the substrate, and forming a plurality of second word lines in or on a second region of the substrate. Capacitors may be formed on the first word lines. Source lines may be formed on the second word lines. An insulation layer that covers the plurality of capacitors and the plurality of source lines may be formed in the first region and the second region. A variable resistance structure may be formed at a location spaced apart from an upper surface of the substrate by a first vertical distance, in the second region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sung-woo Kim, Jae-kyu Lee, Ki-seok Suh, Hyeong-sun Hong, Yoo-sang Hwang, Gwan-hyeob Koh