Patents Examined by Mouloucoulaye Inoussa
  • Patent number: 11837570
    Abstract: A light emitting device package including a package body comprising a first opening; a light emitting device disposed in the first opening and including a first bonding part and a second bonding part; a first conductor disposed below the first bonding part; and a second conductor disposed below the second bonding part. Further, the first conductor is electrically connected to the first bonding part, and the second conductor is electrically connected to the second bonding part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: SUZHOU LEKIN SEMICONDUCTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: June O Song, Ki Seok Kim, Chang Man Lim
  • Patent number: 11837559
    Abstract: RF amplifiers are provided that include an interconnection structure and a Group III nitride-based RF amplifier die that is mounted on top of the interconnection structure. The Group III nitride-based RF amplifier die includes a semiconductor layer structure. A plurality of unit cell transistors are provided in an upper portion of the semiconductor layer structure, and a gate terminal, a drain terminal and a source terminal are provided on a lower surface of the semiconductor layer structure that is adjacent the interconnection structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: Wolfspeed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael E. Watts, Mario Bokatius, Jangheon Kim, Basim Noori, Qianli Mu, Kwangmo Chris Lim, Marvin Marbell
  • Patent number: 11837501
    Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor device having a vertical metal line interconnect (via) fully aligned to a first direction of a first interconnect layer and a second direction of a second interconnect layer in a selective recess region by forming a plurality of metal lines in a first dielectric layer; and recessing in a recess region first portions of the plurality of metal lines such that top surfaces of the first portions of the plurality of metal lines are below a top surface of the first dielectric layer; wherein a non-recess region includes second portions of the plurality of metal lines that are outside the recess region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: TESSERA LLC
    Inventors: Benjamin D. Briggs, Jessica Dechene, Elbert Huang, Joe Lee, Theodorus E. Standaert
  • Patent number: 11834329
    Abstract: The present description concerns a microelectromechanical sensor control method, including the steps of: exciting, with same first signal (FSL), a first resonant (206L) and at least one second resonant element (206R); and estimating a phase shift (??) between the first signal and a second signal (FSR) which is an image of vibrations of the second resonant element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: Commissariat à l'Energie Atomique et aux Energies Alternatives
    Inventors: Marc Sansa Perna, Martial Defoort
  • Patent number: 11830875
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards a method to embed planar field-effect transistor (FETs) with fin field-effect transistors (finFETs). A semiconductor substrate is patterned to define a mesa and a fin. A trench isolation structure is formed overlying the semiconductor substrate and surrounding the mesa and the fin. A first gate dielectric layer is formed on the mesa, but not the fin. The trench isolation structure recessed around the fin, but not the mesa, after the forming the first gate dielectric layer. A second gate dielectric layer is deposited overlying the first gate dielectric layer at the mesa and further overlying the fin. A first gate electrode is formed overlying the first and second gate dielectric layers at the mesa and partially defining a planar FET. A second gate electrode is formed overlying the second gate dielectric layer at the fin and partially defining a finFET.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Harry-Hak-Lay Chuang, Wei Cheng Wu, Li-Feng Teng, Li-Jung Liu
  • Patent number: 11832487
    Abstract: A display device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes: a first substrate and a second substrate; a plurality of signal lines that are formed on the first substrate or on the second substrate; and a plurality of side wires that are disposed in a side surface of a first edge of the first substrate and a side surface of a second edge of the second substrate, wherein the plurality of side wires are disposed apart from each other along a direction in which the first edge extends, and are connected with the plurality of signal lines, and a first thickness of side wires disposed at an end of the first edge and at and end of the second edge is different from a second thickness of the side wire disposed at inside of the edges of the first edge and the second edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Young-Cheol Jeong
  • Patent number: 11832454
    Abstract: Some embodiments include an integrated assembly having a first semiconductor material between two regions of a second semiconductor material. The second semiconductor material is a different composition than the first semiconductor material. Hydrogen is diffused within the first and second semiconductor materials. The conductivity of the second semiconductor material increases in response to the hydrogen diffused therein to thereby create a structure having the second semiconductor material as source/drain regions, and having the first semiconductor material as a channel region between the source/drain regions. A transistor gate is adjacent the channel region and is configured to induce an electric field within the channel region. Some embodiments include methods of forming integrated assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Kamal M. Karda, Yi Fang Lee, Haitao Liu, Durai Vishak Nirmal Ramaswamy, Ramanathan Gandhi, Karthik Sarpatwari, Scott E. Sills, Sameer Chhajed
  • Patent number: 11824134
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a light-emitting element, a light-receiving element, a switching element, an input-side terminal, an output-side terminal, and a resin layer. The light-emitting element, the light-receiving element and the switching element are provided at the front side of the resin layer. The light-receiving element and the switching element are arranged in a first direction along the front side of the resin layer. The switching element is electrically connected to the light-receiving element. The light-receiving element is provided between the light-emitting element and the resin layer. The input-side and output-side terminals are provided at the backside of the resin layer. The input-side terminal is electrically connected to the light-emitting element. The output-side terminal is electrically connected to the switching element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignees: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba, Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation
    Inventor: Toshihide Osanai
  • Patent number: 11824024
    Abstract: A semiconductor module includes: a semiconductor device; a bonding layer that is arranged on the semiconductor device, contains nickel or copper, and is electrically connected to the semiconductor device; a solder portion containing gold, disposed on the bonding layer; and a protective layer disposed directly on the bonding layer, covering an outer peripheral edge of the bonding layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: FUJI ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Yasuaki Hozumi
  • Patent number: 11817414
    Abstract: A display module and a method for manufacturing thereof are provided. The display module includes a substrate including a pad, a conduction film which is bonded to the substrate including the pad, wherein at least one of a surface of the conduction film and an inner portion of the conduction film is black color treated, and a display device mounted on the pad to which the conduction film is bonded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Won Choi, Sangkyun Im, Sanghoon Roh, Jihyeon Son, Joowhan Lee, Hyuntae Jang
  • Patent number: 11810887
    Abstract: A power module includes a first substrate including a first metal plate, a second substrate spaced apart from the first substrate and having a second metal facing the first substrate, a plurality of power elements that are disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate and include a first electrode and a second electrode. The plurality of power elements include a first power element having the first electrode bonded to the second metal plate, and a second power element having the first electrode bonded to the first metal plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Heoncheol Oh, Jaesang Min, Yonghee Park, Jinwoo Lee, Heejin Cho
  • Patent number: 11810886
    Abstract: A display device includes a substrate; a plurality of pixels on the substrate; a light emitting element in each of the plurality of pixels; a first electrode electrically coupled with the light emitting element; a transistor on the substrate and electrically coupled with the first electrode; and a coupling layer between the first electrode and the light emitting element in a direction perpendicular to the substrate and containing a plurality of first conductive nanoparticles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: JAPAN DISPLAY INC.
    Inventors: Masanobu Ikeda, Osamu Itou, Yasuhiro Kanaya
  • Patent number: 11804416
    Abstract: A semiconductor device has a semiconductor die with a sensor and a cavity formed into a first surface of the semiconductor die to provide access to the sensor. A protective layer is formed on the first surface of the semiconductor die around the cavity. An encapsulant is deposited around the semiconductor die. The protective layer blocks the encapsulant from entering the cavity. With the cavity clear of encapsulant, liquid or gas has unobstructed entry into cavity during operation of the semiconductor die. The clear entry for the cavity provides reliable sensor detection and measurement. The semiconductor die is disposed over a leadframe. The semiconductor die has a sensor. The protective layer can be a film. The protective layer can have a beveled surface. A surface of the leadframe can be exposed from the encapsulant. A second surface of the semiconductor die can be exposed from the encapsulant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: UTAC Headquarters Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Saravuth Sirinorakul, Preecha Joymak, Natawat Kasikornrungroj, Wasu Aingkaew, Kawin Saiubol, Thanawat Jaengkrajarng
  • Patent number: 11799019
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a plurality of fin structures extending along a first direction, a plurality of gate structure segments positioned along a line extending in a second direction, the second direction being orthogonal to the first direction, wherein the gate structure segments are separated by dummy fin structures. The semiconductor structure further includes a conductive layer disposed over both the gate structure segments and the dummy fin structures to electrically connect at least some of the gate structure segments, and a cut feature aligned with one of the dummy fin structures and positioned to electrically isolate gate structure segments on both sides of the one of the dummy fin structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kuan-Ting Pan, Huan-Chieh Su, Jia-Chuan You, Shi Ning Ju, Kuo-Cheng Chiang, Yi-Ruei Jhan, Li-Yang Chuang, Chih-Hao Wang
  • Patent number: 11784052
    Abstract: A method includes forming an oxide layer on a semiconductor region, and depositing a first high-k dielectric layer over the oxide layer. The first high-k dielectric layer is formed of a first high-k dielectric material. The method further includes depositing a second high-k dielectric layer over the first high-k dielectric layer, wherein the second high-k dielectric layer is formed of a second high-k dielectric material different from the first high-k dielectric material, depositing a dipole film over and contacting a layer selected from the first high-k dielectric layer and the second high-k dielectric layer, performing an annealing process to drive-in a dipole dopant in the dipole film into the layer, removing the dipole film, and forming a gate electrode over the second high-k dielectric layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Te-Yang Lai, Chun-Yen Peng, Sai-Hooi Yeong, Chi On Chui
  • Patent number: 11772434
    Abstract: A method of monitoring the pressure of a tire of an aircraft is disclosed including taking two or more pressure readings from the tire at different times; calculating an estimated deflation rate based on the pressure readings; and calculating a time for the tire to deflate to a reference pressure level based on the estimated deflation rate. Two or more temperature readings are each associated with one of the pressure readings, and the estimated deflation rate is calculated by normalising each pressure reading based on its associated temperature reading and a common reference temperature to obtain a temperature-normalised pressure reading, and calculating the estimated deflation rate based on the temperature-normalised pressure readings. The estimated deflation rate is compared with a threshold, and a warning provided if the estimated deflation rate exceeds the threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITED
    Inventor: Andrew Bill
  • Patent number: 11764286
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a plurality of nanostructures. The nanostructures each contain a semiconductive material. A plurality of first spacers circumferentially wrap around the nanostructures. A plurality of second spacers circumferentially wrap around the first spacers. A plurality of third spacers is disposed between the second spacers vertically. A gate structure surrounds the second spacers and the third spacers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kuo-Cheng Ching, Chih-Hao Wang, Shi Ning Ju, Kuan-Lun Cheng
  • Patent number: 11764258
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to semiconductor structures and, more particularly, to airgap isolation structures and methods of manufacture. The structure includes: a bulk substrate material; a first airgap isolation structure in the bulk substrate material and having a first aspect ratio; and a second airgap isolation structure in the bulk substrate material and having a second aspect ratio different from the first aspect ratio.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: GLOBALFOUNDRIES U.S. INC.
    Inventors: Brett T. Cucci, Siva P. Adusumilli, Johnatan A. Kantarovsky, Claire E. Kardos, Sen Liu
  • Patent number: 11765903
    Abstract: Various embodiments, disclosed herein, include methods and apparatus having charge trap structures, where each charge trap structure includes a dielectric barrier between a gate and a blocking dielectric on a charge trap region of the charge trap structure. In various embodiments, material of the dielectric barrier of each of the charge trap structures may have a dielectric constant greater than that of aluminum oxide. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Chris M. Carlson
  • Patent number: 11757027
    Abstract: Embodiments include a transistor and methods of forming such transistors. In an embodiment, the transistor comprises a semiconductor substrate, a barrier layer over the semiconductor substrate; a polarization layer over the barrier layer, an insulating layer over the polarization layer, a gate electrode through the insulating layer and the polarization layer, a spacer along sidewalls of the gate electrode, and a gate dielectric between the gate electrode and the barrier layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Rahul Ramaswamy, Nidhi Nidhi, Walid M. Hafez, Johann C. Rode, Paul Fischer, Han Wui Then, Marko Radosavljevic, Sansaptak Dasgupta