Patents Examined by Lawrence C Tynes, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11976362
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a substrate processing apparatus includes: an inner tube extending in a first direction and configured to accommodate a plurality of substrates; an outer tube configured to surround the inner tube and provide an airtight sealed space; a nozzle disposed in the inner tube; a gas supply configured to supply a processing gas to the inner tube via the nozzle; at least one slit provided on a side surface of the inner tube facing the nozzle; and an exhaust port coupled to the outer tube. Along the first direction, an opening area of a central portion of the slit is larger than an opening area of end portions of the slit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: KIOXIA CORPORATION
    Inventor: Takashi Asano
  • Patent number: 11978829
    Abstract: A display device including a circuit board, and pixels each including a light emitting structure including epitaxial stacks and having a light emitting area defined by the epitaxial stacks, an encapsulating member covering a side surface and an upper surface of the light emitting structure, bump electrodes disposed on the light emitting structure, at least a portion of each bump electrode overlapping with the light emitting area, and fan-out lines disposed on the encapsulating member and electrically connected to the light emitting structure through the bump electrodes, in which at least a first portion of a surface of the fan-out lines is exposed to the outside to receive electrical signal for independent driving of the light emitting structure, and the first portion of the fan-out lines does not overlap the light emitting area in a plan view.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: SEOUL VIOSYS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jong Min Jang, Chang Youn Kim
  • Patent number: 11967546
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a first interposer; a second interposer laterally adjacent to the first interposer, where the second interposer is spaced apart from the first interposer; and a first die attached to a first side of the first interposer and attached to a first side of the second interposer, where the first side of the first interposer and the first side of the second interposer face the first die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shang-Yun Hou, Hsien-Pin Hu, Sao-Ling Chiu, Wen-Hsin Wei, Ping-Kang Huang, Chih-Ta Shen, Szu-Wei Lu, Ying-Ching Shih, Wen-Chih Chiou, Chi-Hsi Wu, Chen-Hua Yu
  • Patent number: 11961732
    Abstract: A method includes depositing a first work-function layer and a second work-function layer in a first device region and a second device region, respectively, and depositing a first fluorine-blocking layer and a second fluorine-blocking layer in the first device region and the second device region, respectively. The first fluorine-blocking layer is over the first work-function layer, and the second fluorine-blocking layer is over the second work-function layer. The method further includes removing the second fluorine-blocking layer, and forming a first metal-filling layer over the first fluorine-blocking layer, and a second metal-filling layer over the second work-function layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chia-Ching Lee, Chung-Chiang Wu, Shih-Hang Chiu, Hsuan-Yu Tung, Da-Yuan Lee
  • Patent number: 11961900
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a semiconductor structure. The semiconductor structure includes device fins formed on a substrate; fill fins formed on the substrate and disposed among the device fins; and gate stacks formed on the device fins and the fill fins. The fill fins include a first dielectric material layer and a second dielectric material layer deposited on the first dielectric material layer. The first and second dielectric material layers are different from each other in composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kuo-Cheng Chiang, Teng-Chun Tsai, Kuan-Lun Cheng, Chih-Hao Wang
  • Patent number: 11955480
    Abstract: The present disclosure concerns an integrated circuit comprising a substrate, the substrate comprising a first region having a first thickness and a second region having a second thickness smaller than the first thickness, the circuit comprising a three-dimensional capacitor formed inside and on top of the first region, and at least first and second connection terminals formed on the second region, the first and second connection terminals being respectively connected to first and second electrodes of the three-dimensional capacitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: STMICROELECTRONICS (TOURS) SAS
    Inventor: Mohamed Boufnichel
  • Patent number: 11955484
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate having a first region and a second region, insulators, gate stacks, and first and second S/Ds. The first and second regions respectively includes at least one first semiconductor fin and at least one second semiconductor fin. A width of a middle portion of the first semiconductor fin is equal to widths of end portions of the first semiconductor fin. A width of a middle portion of the second semiconductor fin is smaller than widths of end portions of the second semiconductor fin. The insulators are disposed on the semiconductor substrate. The first and second semiconductor fins are sandwiched by the insulators. The gate stacks are over a portion of the first semiconductor fin and a portion of the second semiconductor fin. The first and second S/Ds respectively covers another portion of the first semiconductor fin and another portion of the second semiconductor fin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Kuan-Jung Chen, I-Chih Chen, Chih-Mu Huang, Kai-Di Wu, Ming-Feng Lee, Ting-Chun Kuan
  • Patent number: 11942454
    Abstract: A package includes a first die, a second die, and an encapsulant. The first die has a first interconnection structure, and the first interconnection structure includes a first capacitor embedded therein. The second die has a second interconnection structure, and the second interconnection structure includes a second capacitor embedded therein. The first interconnection structure faces the second interconnection structure. The second die is stacked on the first die. The first capacitor is electrically connected to the second capacitor. The encapsulant laterally encapsulates the second die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Hsien-Wei Chen, Jie Chen, Ming-Fa Chen
  • Patent number: 11942543
    Abstract: A high-voltage semiconductor device structure is provided. The high-voltage semiconductor device structure includes a semiconductor substrate, a source ring in the semiconductor substrate, and a drain region in the semiconductor substrate. The high-voltage semiconductor device structure also includes a doped ring surrounding sides and a bottom of the source ring and a well region surrounding sides and bottoms of the drain region and the doped ring. The well region has a conductivity type opposite to that of the doped ring. The high-voltage semiconductor device structure further includes a conductor electrically connected to the drain region and extending over and across a periphery of the well region. In addition, the high-voltage semiconductor device structure includes a shielding element ring between the conductor and the semiconductor substrate. The shielding element ring extends over and across the periphery of the well region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Hung-Chou Lin, Yi-Cheng Chiu, Karthick Murukesan, Yi-Min Chen, Shiuan-Jeng Lin, Wen-Chih Chiang, Chen-Chien Chang, Chih-Yuan Chan, Kuo-Ming Wu, Chun-Lin Tsai
  • Patent number: 11942396
    Abstract: A heterogeneous integration semiconductor package structure including a heat dissipation assembly, multiple chips, a package assembly, multiple connectors and a circuit substrate is provided. The heat dissipation assembly has a connection surface and includes a two-phase flow heat dissipation device and a first redistribution structure layer embedded in the connection surface. The chips are disposed on the connection surface of the heat dissipation assembly and electrically connected to the first redistribution structure layer. The package assembly surrounds the chips and includes a second redistribution structure layer disposed on a lower surface and multiple conductive vias electrically connected to the first redistribution structure layer and the second redistribution structure layer. The connectors are disposed on the package assembly and electrically connected to the second redistribution structure layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Heng-Chieh Chien, Shu-Jung Yang, Yu-Min Lin, Chih-Yao Wang, Yu-Lin Chao
  • Patent number: 11935926
    Abstract: A method for fabricating a semiconductor device includes forming a stack structure including a horizontal recess over a substrate, forming a blocking layer lining the horizontal recess, forming an interface control layer including a dielectric barrier element and a conductive barrier element over the blocking layer, and forming a conductive layer over the interface control layer to fill the horizontal recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: SK hynix Inc.
    Inventors: Hyeng-Woo Eom, Jung-Myoung Shim, Young-Ho Yang, Kwang-Wook Lee, Won-Joon Choi
  • Patent number: 11929357
    Abstract: An optoelectronic package structure is provided. The optoelectronic package includes a carrier, an electronic component, a photonic component and a first power supply path in the carrier. The carrier includes a first region and the electronic component is disposed over the first region of the carrier. A first power supply path is electrically connects the electronic component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: ADVANCED SEMICONDUCTOR ENGINEERING, INC.
    Inventors: Jr-Wei Lin, Mei-Ju Lu
  • Patent number: 11908983
    Abstract: The present application discloses a display panel and a manufacturing method thereof. The display panel manufacturing method includes forming an LED die including a sacrificial layer on an array substrate, and then coating black glue material on the array substrate. The black glue material covers the array substrate and a surface of the sacrificial layer away from the array substrate. Then, the black glue material and the sacrificial layer are heated, and the black glue material is cured to form a black glue layer such that the sacrificial layer is decomposed. The display panel and the manufacturing method thereof provided by the present application are for improving contrast of the display panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Inventor: Junling Liu
  • Patent number: 11901276
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a semiconductor chip; a redistribution insulating layer including a first opening; an external connection bump including a first part in the first opening; a lower bump pad including a first surface in physical contact with the first part of the external connection bump and a second surface opposite to the first surface, wherein the first surface and the redistribution insulating layer partially overlap; and a redistribution pattern that electrically connects the lower bump pad to the semiconductor chip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yeonho Jang, Jongyoun Kim, Jungho Park, Jaegwon Jang
  • Patent number: 11901226
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of forming an interconnect structure. The method can include providing a semiconductor substrate; depositing a photoresist and a BARC layer on the semiconductor substrate; forming an opening in the photoresist and the BARC layer and a portion of the semiconductor substrate; depositing a conductive material to fill the opening; and planarizing the conductive material and the semiconductor substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Wen-Kuei Liu
  • Patent number: 11894318
    Abstract: A device includes a redistribution structure, including conductive features; dielectric layers; and an internal support within a first dielectric layer of the dielectric layers, wherein the internal support is free of passive and active devices; a first interconnect structure attached to a first side of the redistribution structure; a second interconnect structure attached to the first side of the redistribution structure, wherein the second interconnect structure is laterally adjacent the first interconnect structure, wherein the internal support laterally overlaps both the first interconnect structure and the second interconnect structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jiun Yi Wu, Chen-Hua Yu
  • Patent number: 11887841
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a first semiconductor chip, a second semiconductor chip, first main connection pad structures, and first dummy connection pad structures. The first main connection pad structures are arranged at an interface between the first semiconductor chip and the second semiconductor chip and arranged to be apart from each other by a first main pitch in a first direction parallel to a top surface of the first semiconductor chip, wherein each of the first main connection pad structures includes a first connection pad electrically connected to the first semiconductor chip, and a second connection pad electrically connected to the second semiconductor chip and contacting the first connection pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kyuha Lee, Joohee Jang, Seokho Kim, Hoonjoo Na, Jaehyung Park, Seongmin Son, Yikoan Hong
  • Patent number: 11876075
    Abstract: The present application discloses a semiconductor device. The semiconductor device includes a package structure including a first side and a second side opposite to the first side; an interposer structure positioned over the first side of the package structure; a first die positioned over the interposer structure; a second die positioned over the interposer structure; and a plurality of bottom interconnectors positioned on the second side of the package structure, and respectively including: a bottom exterior layer positioned on the second side of the package structure; a bottom interior layer enclosed by the bottom exterior layer; and a cavity enclosed by the bottom interior layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: NANYA TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventor: Chun-Heng Wu
  • Patent number: 11862710
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a first source/drain region on an upper surface of a semiconductor substrate that extends along a first direction to define a length and a second direction opposite the first direction to define a width. A channel region extends vertically in a direction perpendicular to the first and second directions from a first end contacting the first source/drain region to an opposing second end contacting a second source/drain region. A gate surrounds a channel portion of the channel region, and a first doped source/drain extension region is located between the first source/drain region and the channel portion. The first doped source/drain extension region has a thickness extending along the vertical direction. A second doped source/drain extension region is located between the second source/drain region and the channel portion. The second doped source/drain extension region has a thickness extending along the vertical direction that matches the first thickness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Chun-Chen Yeh, Alexander Reznicek, Veeraraghavan Basker, Junli Wang
  • Patent number: 11848213
    Abstract: A power semiconductor module arrangement includes: a substrate arranged within a housing; at least one semiconductor body arranged on a top surface of the substrate; and a first layer arranged on a first surface within the housing. The first layer includes inorganic filler which is impermeable to corrosive gases and a casting material which fills spaces present in the inorganic filler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Gopalakrishnan Trichy Rengarajan, Sebastian Michalski