Patents by Inventor Chen-Yuan Lin

Chen-Yuan 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: 20240395929
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a gate structure, a first doped region, a second doped region, an isolation structure, an insulating layer and a field plate. The gate structure is located on a substrate. The first doped region and the second doped region are located at two sides of the gate structure. The isolation structure is located in the substrate between the first doped region and the second doped region, and is separated from the gate structure by a non-zero distance. The insulating layer extends continuously from a portion of a top surface of the gate structure to a portion of a top surface of the isolation structure. The field plate is located on the insulating layer and has the same potential as the gate structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2023
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Applicant: United Microelectronics Corp.
    Inventors: Chen-Yuan Lin, Yu-Cheng Lo, Tzu-Yun Chang
  • Patent number: 9633852
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure and a method for forming the same are provided. The semiconductor structure comprises a first doped region, a second doped region, a doped strip and a top doped region. The first doped region has a first type conductivity. The second doped region is formed in the first doped region and has a second type conductivity opposite to the first type conductivity. The doped strip is formed in the first doped region and has the second type conductivity. The top doped region is formed in the doped strip and has the first type conductivity. The top doped region has a first sidewall and a second sidewall opposite to the first sidewall. The doped strip is extended beyond the first sidewall or the second sidewall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: MACRONIX INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ching-Lin Chan, Chen-Yuan Lin, Cheng-chi Lin, Shih-Chin Lien
  • Patent number: 9450048
    Abstract: A semiconductor device and a manufacturing method and an operating method for the same are provided. The semiconductor device comprises a substrate, a deep well, a first well, a first doped electrode region, a second doped electrode region and a high voltage threshold voltage channel region. The substrate has a first type conductivity. The deep well is formed in the substrate and has a second type conductivity opposite to the first conductivity. The first well is formed in the deep well and has at least one of the first type conductivity and the second type conductivity. The first and the second doped electrode regions are formed in the first well. The second doped electrode is adjacent to the first doped electrode and has the second conductivity. The high voltage threshold voltage channel region is formed in the first well and extending down from the surface of the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: MACRONIX INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ching-Lin Chan, Chen-Yuan Lin, Cheng-Chi Lin, Shih-Chin Lien
  • Patent number: 9305993
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor structure with a high voltage area and a low voltage area is provided. The method includes the following steps: providing a substrate of a first conductivity type; forming a second doped region of a second conductivity type in the substrate by a first implantation; forming a first doped region of a first conductivity type in the second doped region by a second implantation; forming an insulating layer on the substrate; forming a resistor on the insulating layer, wherein the resistor is electrically connecting the high voltage area and the low voltage area; and forming a conductor electrically connected to the resistor. The step of forming a first doped region defines the high voltage area and the low voltage area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: MACRONIX International Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chen-Yuan Lin, Ching-Lin Chan, Cheng-Chi Lin, Shih-Chin Lien
  • Patent number: 9171763
    Abstract: An improved semiconductor is provided whereby n-grade and the p-top layers are defined by a series of discretely placed n-type and p-type diffusion segments. Also provided are methods for fabricating such a semiconductor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: Macronix International Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ching-Lin Chan, Chen-Yuan Lin, Cheng-Chi Lin, Shih-Chin Lien
  • Publication number: 20150179527
    Abstract: An improved semiconductor is provided whereby n-grade and the p-top layers are defined by a series of discretely placed n-type and p-type diffusion segments. Also provided are methods for fabricating such a semiconductor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2015
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Inventors: Ching-Lin CHAN, Chen-Yuan LIN, Cheng-Chi LIN, Shih-Chin LIEN
  • Patent number: 9035386
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure and a method for manufacturing the same are provided. The semiconductor structure comprises a first doped region, a second doped region, and a gate structure. The first doped region has a first type conductivity. The second doped region is formed in the first doped region and has a second type conductivity opposite to the first type conductivity. The gate structure is formed on the first doped region and the second doped region. The gate structure comprises a first gate portion and a second gate portion, which are separated from each other by a gap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: Macronix International Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ching-Lin Chan, Chen-Yuan Lin, Cheng-Chi Lin, Shih-Chin Lien
  • Publication number: 20150118820
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor structure with a high voltage area and a low voltage area is provided. The method includes the following steps: providing a substrate of a first conductivity type; forming a second doped region of a second conductivity type in the substrate by a first implantation; forming a first doped region of a first conductivity type in the second doped region by a second implantation; forming an insulating layer on the substrate; forming a resistor on the insulating layer, wherein the resistor is electrically connecting the high voltage area and the low voltage area; and forming a conductor electrically connected to the resistor. The step of forming a first doped region defines the high voltage area and the low voltage area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2015
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventors: Chen-Yuan Lin, Ching-Lin Chan, Cheng-Chi Lin, Shih-Chin Lien
  • Patent number: 9000519
    Abstract: An improved semiconductor is provided whereby n-grade and the p-top layers are defined by a series of discretely placed n-type and p-type diffusion segments. Also provided are methods for fabricating such a semiconductor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Macronix International Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ching-Lin Chan, Chen-Yuan Lin, Cheng-Chi Lin, Shih-Chin Lien
  • Patent number: 8980717
    Abstract: An ultra-high voltage n-type-metal-oxide-semiconductor (UHV NMOS) device with improved performance and methods of manufacturing the same are provided. The UHV NMOS includes a substrate of P-type material; a first high-voltage N-well (HVNW) region disposed in a portion of the substrate; a source and bulk p-well (PW) adjacent to one side of the first HVNW region, and the source and bulk PW comprising a source and a bulk; a gate extended from the source and bulk PW to a portion of the first HVNW region, and a drain disposed within another portion of the first HVNW region that is opposite to the gate; a P-Top layer disposed within the first HVNW region, the P-Top layer positioned between the drain and the source and bulk PW; and an n-type implant layer formed on the P-Top layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Macronix International Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chieh-Chih Chen, Cheng-Chi Lin, Chen-Yuan Lin, Shih-Chin Lien, Shyi-Yuan Wu
  • Patent number: 8969870
    Abstract: A pattern for use in the manufacture of semiconductor devices is provided which, according to an example embodiment, may comprise at least one second field region comprising a main array of dies, each having a height of Y1 and a width of X1, and the main array having a height of Y3. The pattern according to the example embodiment may further include at least one first field region comprising a monitoring region having a height of Y2 and a width of X2 and an auxiliary die region having a height of Y2 and comprising an auxiliary array of dies. The dimensions of the various regions may be proportional to one another, such that X2=n1×X1+adjustment1, Y2=n3×Y1+adjustment3, and Y3=n4×Y2+adjustment4, n1, n3, and n4 being integers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Macronix International Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chen-Yuan Lin, Ching-Lin Chan, Cheng-Chi Lin, Shih-Chin Lien
  • Patent number: 8963277
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure with a high voltage area and a low voltage area includes a substrate of a first conductivity type accommodating the high voltage area and the low voltage area. A resistor is on the substrate, connecting the high voltage area and the low voltage area, and the resistor resides substantially in the high voltage area. The structure further includes a first doped region of the first conductivity type in the substrate between the high voltage area and the low voltage area, and a second doped region of a second conductivity type between the substrate and the first doped region. Moreover, an insulating layer is formed between the resistor and the first doped region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: MACRONIX International Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chen-Yuan Lin, Ching-Lin Chan, Cheng-Chi Lin, Shih-Chin Lien
  • Publication number: 20140342511
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure and a method for forming the same are provided. The semiconductor structure comprises a first doped region, a second doped region, a doped strip and a top doped region. The first doped region has a first type conductivity. The second doped region is formed in the first doped region and has a second type conductivity opposite to the first type conductivity. The doped strip is formed in the first doped region and has the second type conductivity. The top doped region is formed in the doped strip and has the first type conductivity. The top doped region has a first sidewall and a second sidewall opposite to the first sidewall. The doped strip is extended beyond the first sidewall or the second sidewall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Inventors: Ching-Lin Chan, Chen-Yuan Lin, Cheng-Chi Lin, Shih-Chin Lien
  • Patent number: 8890244
    Abstract: A lateral power MOSFET with a low specific on-resistance is described. Stacked P-top and N-grade regions in patterns of articulated circular arcs separate the source and drain of the transistor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Macronix International Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Cheng-Chi Lin, Chen-Yuan Lin, Shih-Chin Lien, Shyi-Yuan Wu
  • Patent number: 8872222
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure and a method for forming the same are provided. The semiconductor structure comprises a first doped region, a second doped region, a doped strip and a top doped region. The first doped region has a first type conductivity. The second doped region is formed in the first doped region and has a second type conductivity opposite to the first type conductivity. The doped strip is formed in the first doped region and has the second type conductivity. The top doped region is formed in the doped strip and has the first type conductivity. The top doped region has a first sidewall and a second sidewall opposite to the first sidewall. The doped strip is extended beyond the first sidewall or the second sidewall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Macronix International Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ching-Lin Chan, Chen-Yuan Lin, Cheng-Chi Lin, Shih-Chin Lien
  • Publication number: 20140266409
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure with a high voltage area and a low voltage area includes a substrate of a first conductivity type accommodating the high voltage area and the low voltage area. A resistor is on the substrate, connecting the high voltage area and the low voltage area, and the resistor resides substantially in the high voltage area. The structure further includes a first doped region of the first conductivity type in the substrate between the high voltage area and the low voltage area, and a second doped region of a second conductivity type between the substrate and the first doped region. Moreover, an insulating layer is formed between the resistor and the first doped region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Chen-Yuan Lin, Ching-Lin Chan, Cheng-Chi Lin, Shih-Chin Lien
  • Patent number: 8785988
    Abstract: A semiconductor device comprising a high-voltage (HV) n-type metal oxide semiconductor (NMOS) embedded HV junction gate field-effect transistor (JFET) is provided. An HV NMOS with embedded HV JFET may include, according to a first example embodiment, a substrate, an N-type well region disposed adjacent to the substrate, a P-type well region disposed adjacent to the N-type well region, and first and second N+ doped regions disposed adjacent to the N-type well and on opposing sides of the P-type well region. The P-type well region may comprise a P+ doped region, a third N+ doped region and a gate structure, the third N+ doped region being interposed between the P+ doped region and the gate structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Macronix International Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wing-Chor Chan, Li-Fan Chen, Chen-Yuan Lin
  • Publication number: 20140197466
    Abstract: A semiconductor device comprising a high-voltage (HV) n-type metal oxide semiconductor (NMOS) embedded HV junction gate field-effect transistor (JFET) is provided. An HV NMOS with embedded HV JFET may include, according to a first example embodiment, a substrate, an N-type well region disposed adjacent to the substrate, a P-type well region disposed adjacent to the N-type well region, and first and second N+ doped regions disposed adjacent to the N-type well and on opposing sides of the P-type well region. The P-type well region may comprise a P+ doped region, a third N+ doped region and a gate structure, the third N+ doped region being interposed between the P+ doped region and the gate structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2013
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: MACRONIX INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD
    Inventors: Wing-Chor Chan, Li-Fan Chen, Chen-Yuan Lin
  • Publication number: 20140191792
    Abstract: A semiconductor device and a manufacturing method and an operating method for the same are provided. The semiconductor device comprises a substrate, a deep well, a first well, a first doped electrode region, a second doped electrode region and a high threshold voltage channel region. The substrate has a first type conductivity. The deep well is formed in the substrate and has a second type conductivity opposite to the first conductivity. The first well is formed in the deep well and has at least one of the first type conductivity and the second type conductivity. The first and the second doped electrode regions are formed in the first well. The second doped electrode is adjacent to the first doped electrode and has the second conductivity. The high threshold voltage channel region is formed in the first well and extending down from the surface of the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2013
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: MACRONIX INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ching-Lin Chan, Chen-Yuan Lin, Cheng-Chi Lin, Shih-Chin Lien
  • Publication number: 20140175547
    Abstract: An improved semiconductor is provided whereby n-grade and the p-top layers are defined by a series of discretely placed n-type and p-type diffusion segments. Also provided are methods for fabricating such a semiconductor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: MACRONIX INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ching-Lin Chan, Chen-Yuan Lin, Cheng-Chi Lin, Shih-Chin Lien