Patents by Inventor Changging LIN

Changging LIN 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).

  • Publication number: 20230420520
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a device includes: first nanostructures; a first undoped semiconductor layer contacting a first dummy region of the first nanostructures; a first spacer on the first undoped semiconductor layer; a first source/drain region on the first spacer, the first source/drain region contacting a first channel region of the first nanostructures; and a first gate structure wrapped around the first channel region and the first dummy region of the first nanostructures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Inventors: Tsung-Han Chuang, Zhi-Chang Lin, Shih-Cheng Chen, Jung-Hung Chang, Chien Ning Yao, Kai-Lin Chuang, Kuo-Cheng Chiang, Chih-Hao Wang
  • Publication number: 20230416132
    Abstract: Methods are proposed to define UE behavior for performing synchronization signal block (SSB) based radio link monitoring (RLM) and channel state information reference signal (CSI-RS) based RLM. In a first novel aspect, if CSI-RS based RLM-RS is not QCLed to any CORESET, then UE determines that CSI-RS RLM configuration is error and does not perform RLM accordingly. In a second novel aspect, SSB for RLM and RLM CSI-RS resources are configured with different numerologies. UE perform SSB based RLM and CSI-RS based RLM based on whether the SSB and CSI-RS resources are TDMed configured by the network. In a third novel aspect, when multiple SMTC configurations are configured to UE, UE determines an SMTC period and whether SMTC and RLM-RS are overlapped for the purpose of RLM evaluation period determination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Inventors: Hsuan-Li Lin, Kuhn-Chang Lin
  • Patent number: 11855168
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a first device formed over a substrate. The first device includes a first device formed over a substrate, and the first device includes a first gate stack structure encircling a plurality of first nanostructures. The semiconductor device includes a first epitaxy structure wrapping an end of one of the first nanostructures, and a second device formed over the first device, wherein the second device includes a second gate stack structure encircling a plurality of second nanostructures. The semiconductor device includes a second epitaxy structure wrapping an end of one of the second nanostructures, and the second epitaxy structure is directly above the first epitaxy structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Wei-Hao Wu, Zhi-Chang Lin, Ting-Hung Hsu, Kuan-Lun Cheng
  • Patent number: 11855007
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a semiconductor device, a plurality of through semiconductor vias (TSV), a first seal ring, and a second seal ring. The TSVs are in the semiconductor device. Each of the TSVs has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The first seal ring is located in proximity to an edge of the semiconductor structure and is physically connected to the first surface of each of the TSVs. The second seal ring is physically connected to the second surface of each of the TSVs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Rung-De Wang, Chen-Hsun Liu, Chin-Yu Ku, Te-Hsun Pang, Chia-Hua Wang, Pei-Shing Tsai, Po-Chang Lin
  • Patent number: 11855082
    Abstract: Examples of an integrated circuit with FinFET devices and a method for forming the integrated circuit are provided herein. In some examples, an integrated circuit device includes a substrate, a fin extending from the substrate, a gate disposed on a first side of the fin, and a gate spacer disposed alongside the gate. The gate spacer has a first portion extending along the gate that has a first width and a second portion extending above the first gate that has a second width that is greater than the first width. In some such examples, the second portion of the gate spacer includes a gate spacer layer disposed on the gate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kuo-Cheng Ching, Huan-Chieh Su, Zhi-Chang Lin, Chih-Hao Wang
  • Patent number: 11855084
    Abstract: Examples of an integrated circuit with FinFET devices and a method for forming the integrated circuit are provided herein. In some examples, an integrated circuit device includes a substrate, a fin extending from the substrate, a gate disposed on a first side of the fin, and a gate spacer disposed alongside the gate. The gate spacer has a first portion extending along the gate that has a first width and a second portion extending above the first gate that has a second width that is greater than the first width. In some such examples, the second portion of the gate spacer includes a gate spacer layer disposed on the gate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kuo-Cheng Ching, Huan-Chieh Su, Zhi-Chang Lin, Chih-Hao Wang
  • Patent number: 11855216
    Abstract: A semiconductor device and a method of forming the same are provided. A semiconductor device according to the present disclosure includes a first source/drain feature, a second source/drain feature, a first semiconductor channel member and a second semiconductor channel member extending between the first and second source/drain features, and a first dielectric feature and a second dielectric feature each including a first dielectric layer and a second dielectric layer different from the first dielectric layer. The first and second dielectric features are sandwiched between the first and second semiconductor channel members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kuo-Cheng Chiang, Zhi-Chang Lin, Shih-Cheng Chen, Chih-Hao Wang, Pei-Hsun Wang, Lo-Heng Chang, Jung-Hung Chang
  • Patent number: 11854215
    Abstract: An image recognition system includes a processing module, a sensor module, and a database. The sensor module is electrically connected to the processing module. The database is electrically connected to the processing module. The sensor module configured for capturing at least one image. The at least one image is stored in the database. The processing captures a contour of an object from the at least one image and separates the contour of the object into a plurality of portions. A plurality of arrangements is defined between the portions of the contour of the object. The processing module determines a state of the contour of the object based on the arrangements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: PIXART IMAGING INC.
    Inventors: Guo-Zhen Wang, Han-Chang Lin
  • Patent number: 11855096
    Abstract: According to one example, a semiconductor device includes a substrate and a fin stack that includes a plurality of nanostructures, a gate device surrounding each of the nanostructures, and inner spacers along the gate device and between the nanostructures. A width of the inner spacers differs between different layers of the fin stack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD
    Inventors: Jui-Chien Huang, Shih-Cheng Chen, Chih-Hao Wang, Kuo-Cheng Chiang, Zhi-Chang Lin, Jung-Hung Chang, Lo-Heng Chang, Shi Ning Ju, Guan-Lin Chen
  • Patent number: 11854908
    Abstract: A method of fabricating a device includes forming a dummy gate over a plurality of fins. Thereafter, a first portion of the dummy gate is removed to form a first trench that exposes a first hybrid fin and a first part of a second hybrid fin. The method further includes filling the first trench with a dielectric material disposed over the first hybrid fin and over the first part of the second hybrid fin. Thereafter, a second portion of the dummy gate is removed to form a second trench and the second trench is filled with a metal layer. The method further includes etching-back the metal layer, where a first plane defined by a first top surface of the metal layer is disposed beneath a second plane defined by a second top surface of a second part of the second hybrid fin after the etching-back the metal layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kuan-Ting Pan, Huan-Chieh Su, Zhi-Chang Lin, Shi Ning Ju, Yi-Ruei Jhan, Kuo-Cheng Chiang, Chih-Hao Wang
  • Publication number: 20230413454
    Abstract: A semiconductor device package includes a display device, an encapsulation layer disposed in direct contact with the display device, and a reinforced structure surrounded by the encapsulation layer. The reinforced structure is spaced apart from a surface of the display device. A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device package is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Ming-Hung CHEN, Yung I YEH, Chang-Lin YEH, Sheng-Yu CHEN
  • Publication number: 20230411527
    Abstract: A device includes a channel layer, a gate structure, a first source/drain epitaxial structure, a second source/drain epitaxial structure, and a sidewall spacer. The channel layer is over a substrate. The gate structure wraps around the channel layer. The first source/drain epitaxial structure and the second source/drain epitaxial structure are on opposite sides of the channel layer. The sidewall spacer is on a sidewall of the first source/drain epitaxial structure and includes a first dielectric layer and a second dielectric layer over the first dielectric layer and in contact with first source/drain epitaxial structure. The first dielectric layer and the second dielectric layer include different materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2022
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Shih-Cheng CHEN, Zhi-Chang LIN, Jung-Hung CHANG, Chien Ning YAO, Tsung-Han CHUANG, Kai-Lin CHUANG, Kuo-Cheng CHIANG
  • Publication number: 20230404961
    Abstract: Ophthalmic compositions including compatible solute components and/or polyanionic components are useful in treating eyes, for example, to relieve dry eye syndrome, to protect the eyes against hypertonic insult and/or the adverse effects of cationic species on the ocular surfaces of eyes and/or to facilitate recovery from eye surgery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Joseph G. Vehige, Peter A. Simmons, Joan-En Chang-Lin
  • Patent number: 11848326
    Abstract: Examples of an integrated circuit with gate cut features and a method for forming the integrated circuit are provided herein. In some examples, a workpiece is received that includes a substrate and a plurality of fins extending from the substrate. A first layer is formed on a side surface of each of the plurality of fins such that a trench bounded by the first layer extends between the plurality of fins. A cut feature is formed in the trench. A first gate structure is formed on a first fin of the plurality of fins, and a second gate structure is formed on a second fin of the plurality of fins such that the cut feature is disposed between the first gate structure and the second gate structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Zhi-Chang Lin, Wei-Hao Wu, Jia-Ni Yu, Chih-Hao Wang, Kuo-Cheng Ching
  • Patent number: 11849644
    Abstract: A method for fabricating magnetoresistive random-access memory cells (MRAM) on a substrate is provided. The substrate is formed with a magnetic tunneling junction (MTJ) layer thereon. When the MTJ layer is etched to form the MRAM cells, there may be metal components deposited on a surface of the MRAM cells and between the MRAM cells. The metal components are then removed by chemical reaction. However, the removal of the metal components may form extra substances on the substrate. A further etching process is then performed to remove the extra substances by physical etching.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Chang-Lin Yang, Chung-Te Lin, Sheng-Yuan Chang, Han-Ting Lin, Chien-Hua Huang
  • Patent number: 11841561
    Abstract: A semiconductor device include: a first bus waveguide; a first silicon ring optically coupled to the first bus waveguide; a backup silicon ring optically coupled to the first bus waveguide; a first heater and a second heater configured to heat the first silicon ring and the backup silicon ring, respectively; and a first switch, where the first switch is configured to electrically couple the first silicon ring to a first radio frequency (RF) circuit when the first switch is at a first switching position, and is configured to electrically couple the backup silicon ring to the first RF circuit when the first switch is at a second switching position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Weiwei Song, Stefan Rusu, Chan-Hong Chern, Chih-Chang Lin
  • Publication number: 20230392415
    Abstract: A cover structure of a control box is disclosed. The control box includes a base with a limiting part, the cover structure includes a cover body, a knob and a torsion spring, the cover body is connected to the base, the knob is rotatably connected to the cover body and has a stop arm stopped at the limiting part, two ends of the torsion spring are fixed to the cover body and the knob respectively to generate a pre-torque. When the knob is rotated by an external force, the stop arm is released from the limiting part to unlock the cover structure from the base, and when the external force is removed, the knob restores to original position by the pre-torque. Therefore, the cover structure may be removed from the base quickly to facilitate an operator's use and maintenance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2022
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Inventor: Yu-Chang LIN
  • Publication number: 20230395655
    Abstract: Provided are a semiconductor device and a method of forming the same. The semiconductor device includes at least two active strip regions, a hybrid fin structure, and a gate stack. The hybrid fin structure is disposed between the at least two active strip regions. The gate stack is across the at least two active strip regions and the hybrid fin structure. A portion of the hybrid fin structure exposed by the gate stack is free of a high dielectric constant material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2022
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Shih-Cheng Chen, Zhi-Chang Lin, Jung-Hung Chang, Chien-Ning Yao, Tsung-Han Chuang, Kuo-Cheng Chiang, Chih-Hao Wang
  • Publication number: 20230387243
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate, a first source/drain feature and a second source/drain feature over the substrate, a first semiconductor layer and a second semiconductor layer between the first and the second source/drain features, and a gate between the first and the second source/drain features. A portion of the gate is further between the first and the second semiconductor layers. Moreover, the semiconductor device includes a first inner spacer and a second inner spacer. The first inner spacer is between the first and the second semiconductor layers and further between the portion of the gate and a portion of the first source/drain feature. Furthermore, the portion of the first source/drain feature is between the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer. The first inner spacer has a U-shaped profile. Additionally, the second inner spacer is between the first inner spacer and the portion of the first source drain feature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Inventors: Shih-Cheng Chen, Kuo-Cheng Chiang, Zhi-Chang Lin
  • Publication number: 20230387264
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor layer. A gate structure is disposed over the semiconductor layer. A spacer is disposed on a sidewall of the gate structure. A height of the spacer is greater than a height of the gate structure. A liner is disposed on the gate structure and on the spacer. The spacer and the liner have different material compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Inventors: Huan-Chieh Su, Chih-Hao Wang, Kuo-Cheng Chiang, Wei-Hao Wu, Zhi-Chang Lin, Jia-Ni Yu, Yu-Ming Lin, Chung-Wei Hsu