Patents by Inventor Cheng HOU

Cheng HOU 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: 20220350231
    Abstract: A projection device includes a heat source module, a heat storage module, and a heat dissipation connecting element. The heat source module is configured to generate a light beam. The heat storage module includes a storage tank and a heat storage material, and the heat storage material is filled into the storage tank. The heat dissipation connecting element connects the heat source module and the heat storage module. Heat generated by the heat source module is transferred to the heat storage module through the heat dissipation connecting element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2021
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Applicant: Coretronic Corporation
    Inventors: Wei-Min Chien, Yi-Cheng Hou, Tung-Chou Hu, Ming-Ying Kuo
  • Publication number: 20220328372
    Abstract: A package structure and a method of forming the same are provided. The package structure includes a first die, a second die, a first encapsulant, and a buffer layer. The first die and the second die are disposed side by side. The first encapsulant encapsulates the first die and the second die. The second die includes a die stack encapsulated by a second encapsulant encapsulating a die stack. The buffer layer is disposed between the first encapsulant and the second encapsulant and covers at least a sidewall of the second die and disposed between the first encapsulant and the second encapsulant. The buffer layer has a Young's modulus less than a Young's modulus of the first encapsulant and a Young's modulus of the second encapsulant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2022
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Wei-Chih Chen, Chien-Hsun Lee, Chung-Shi Liu, Hao-Cheng Hou, Hung-Jui Kuo, Jung-Wei Cheng, Tsung-Ding Wang, Yu-Hsiang Hu, Sih-Hao Liao
  • Patent number: 11424199
    Abstract: Methods of forming connectors and packaged semiconductor devices are disclosed. In some embodiments, a connector is formed by forming a first photoresist layer over an interconnect structure, and patterning the first photoresist layer. The patterned first photoresist layer is used to form a first opening in an interconnect structure. The patterned first photoresist is removed, and a second photoresist layer is formed over the interconnect structure and in the first opening. The second photoresist layer is patterned to form a second opening over the interconnect structure in the first opening. The second opening is narrower than the first opening. At least one metal layer is plated through the patterned second photoresist layer to form the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Jung Wei Cheng, Hai-Ming Chen, Chien-Hsun Lee, Hao-Cheng Hou, Hung-Jen Lin, Chun-Chih Chuang, Ming-Che Liu, Tsung-Ding Wang
  • Publication number: 20220246839
    Abstract: An MRAM structure includes a dielectric layer. A first MRAM, a second MRAM and a third MRAM are disposed on the dielectric layer, wherein the second MRAM is disposed between the first MRAM and the third MRAM, and the second MRAM includes an MTJ. Two gaps are respectively disposed between the first MRAM and the second MRAM and between the second MRAM and the third MRAM. Two tensile stress pieces are respectively disposed in each of the two gaps. A first compressive stress layer surrounds and contacts the sidewall of the MTJ entirely. A second compressive stress layer covers the openings of each of the gaps and contacts the two tensile material pieces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Da-Jun Lin, Min-Hua Tsai, Tai-Cheng Hou, Fu-Yu Tsai, Bin-Siang Tsai
  • Patent number: 11404342
    Abstract: A package structure and a method of forming the same are provided. The package structure includes a first die, a second die, a first encapsulant, and a buffer layer. The first die and the second die are disposed side by side. The first encapsulant encapsulates the first die and the second die. The second die includes a die stack encapsulated by a second encapsulant encapsulating a die stack. The buffer layer is disposed between the first encapsulant and the second encapsulant and covers at least a sidewall of the second die and disposed between the first encapsulant and the second encapsulant. The buffer layer has a Young's modulus less than a Young's modulus of the first encapsulant and a Young's modulus of the second encapsulant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Wei-Chih Chen, Chien-Hsun Lee, Chung-Shi Liu, Hao-Cheng Hou, Hung-Jui Kuo, Jung-Wei Cheng, Tsung-Ding Wang, Yu-Hsiang Hu, Sih-Hao Liao
  • Publication number: 20220238800
    Abstract: A method for fabricating a semiconductor device includes the steps of: providing a substrate, wherein the substrate comprises a MRAM region and a logic region; forming a magnetic tunneling junction (MTJ) on the MRAM region; forming a top electrode on the MTJ; and then performing a flowable chemical vapor deposition (FCVD) process to form a first inter-metal dielectric (IMD) layer around the top electrode and the MTJ.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2021
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Inventors: Tai-Cheng Hou, Fu-Yu Tsai, Bin-Siang Tsai, Da-Jun Lin, Chau-Chung Hou, Wei-Xin Gao
  • Publication number: 20220216153
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a first semiconductor die, a molded die, a third encapsulant, and a redistribution structure. The molded die includes a chip, a first encapsulant, and a second encapsulant. The first encapsulant laterally wraps the chip. The second encapsulant laterally wraps the first encapsulant. The third encapsulant laterally wraps the first semiconductor die and the molded die. The redistribution structure extends on the second encapsulant, the third encapsulant, and the first semiconductor die. The redistribution structure is electrically connected to the first semiconductor die and the molded die. The second encapsulant separates the first encapsulant from the third encapsulant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2021
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Hao-Cheng Hou, Wei-Yu Chen, Jung-Wei Cheng, Tsung-Ding Wang, Chien-Hsun Lee, Chung-Shi Liu
  • Publication number: 20220192804
    Abstract: A pre-sintered porcelain block for dental restoration; the pre-sintered porcelain block does not contain crystal phases and has a Vickers hardness of 0.5-2 GPa. Due to a hardness which is significantly lower than that of the porcelain block containing a lithium metasilicate crystal phase, the pre-sintered porcelain block may be processed by using dry machining and can simultaneously be processed by using wet machining when being mechanically processed into a dental restoration shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2019
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Inventors: Lingling HE, Guoyi SONG, Cheng HOU, Chengwei HAN, Zhongliang ZHAO, Jialing LI
  • Publication number: 20220177358
    Abstract: Disclosed is a pre-sintered ceramic block for a dental restoration, which has a low pre-sintering temperature, contains a silica main crystal phase, but does not contain or contains a small amount of lithium metasilicate crystal phase. The pre-sintered ceramic block has a low hardness, with a Vickers hardness of 0.5-3 GPa, which is significantly lower than that of a ceramic block containing a lithium metasilicate crystal phase, and same is suitable for dry machining and also wet machining when being machined into a dental restoration. (FIG.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2019
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Inventors: Lingling HE, Guoyi SONG, Cheng HOU, Chengwei HAN, Zhongliang ZHAO, Jialing LI
  • Patent number: 11312105
    Abstract: An aluminum matrix composite is provided. The aluminum matrix composite comprises at least one reinforcement layer and an aluminum layer. The at least one reinforcement layer comprises a plurality of reinforcement sheets. The plurality of reinforcement sheets are uniformly dispersed in at least a portion of the aluminum layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignees: Tsinghua University, HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yuan-Feng Liu, Ze-Cheng Hou, Lu Chen, Lin Zhu, Wen-Zhen Li
  • Publication number: 20220085283
    Abstract: A method for fabricating semiconductor device includes first forming a first magnetic tunneling junction (MTJ) and a second MTJ on a substrate, performing an atomic layer deposition (ALD) process or a high-density plasma (HDP) process to form a passivation layer on the first MTJ and the second MTJ, performing an etching process to remove the passivation layer adjacent to the first MTJ and the second MTJ, and then forming an ultra low-k (ULK) dielectric layer on the passivation layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2021
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Hui-Lin Wang, Tai-Cheng Hou, Wei-Xin Gao, Fu-Yu Tsai, Chin-Yang Hsieh, Chen-Yi Weng, Jing-Yin Jhang, Bin-Siang Tsai, Kun-Ju Li, Chih-Yueh Li, Chia-Lin Lu, Chun-Lung Chen, Kun-Yuan Liao, Yu-Tsung Lai, Wei-Hao Huang
  • Patent number: 11270921
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes semiconductor dies, an encapsulant, a high-modulus dielectric layer and a redistribution structure. The encapsulant encapsulates the semiconductor dies and is made of a first material. The high-modulus dielectric layer extends on the encapsulant and the semiconductor dies. The high-modulus dielectric layer is made of a second material. The redistribution structure extends on the high-modulus dielectric layer. The redistribution structure includes conductive patterns embedded in at least a pair of dielectric layers. The dielectric layers of the pair are made of a third material. The elastic modulus of the first material is higher than the elastic modulus of the third material. The elastic modulus of the second material is higher than the elastic modulus of the third material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Hao-Cheng Hou, Chien-Hsun Lee, Chung-Shi Liu, Jung-Wei Cheng, Tsung-Ding Wang, Yi-Yang Lei
  • Publication number: 20220053173
    Abstract: A projection apparatus and a control method thereof are provided. The projection apparatus includes a light source, an optical engine, a first sensor, and a processor. The light source provides a light beam to the optical engine. The optical engine converts the light beam into an image beam and projects the same out of the projection apparatus. The first sensor senses an ambient temperature. The processor is coupled to the optical engine, the light source, and the first sensor, records a projection time of the optical engine, selects a selected temperature range in which the ambient temperature is included from multiple temperature ranges according to the ambient temperature, and selects a selected driving program from multiple driving programs corresponding to the temperature ranges according to the selected temperature range to control the light source. A brightness of light beam is negatively related to the projection time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2021
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Applicant: Coretronic Corporation
    Inventors: Min-Hao Chen, Yi-Cheng Hou, Hao-Chang Tsao
  • Publication number: 20220045266
    Abstract: An MRAM structure includes a dielectric layer. A first MRAM, a second MRAM and a third MRAM are disposed on the dielectric layer, wherein the second MRAM is disposed between the first MRAM and the third MRAM, and the second MRAM includes an MTJ. Two gaps are respectively disposed between the first MRAM and the second MRAM and between the second MRAM and the third MRAM. Two tensile stress pieces are respectively disposed in each of the two gaps. A first compressive stress layer surrounds and contacts the sidewall of the MTJ entirely. A second compressive stress layer covers the openings of each of the gaps and contacts the two tensile material pieces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2020
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventors: Da-Jun Lin, Min-Hua Tsai, Tai-Cheng Hou, Fu-Yu Tsai, Bin-Siang Tsai
  • Patent number: 11225044
    Abstract: A method for forming a porous copper composite is provided. At least two carbon nanostructure reinforced copper composite substrates are provided. The at least two carbon nanostructure reinforced copper composite substrates are stacked to form a composite substrate. An active metal layer is disposed on a surface of the composite substrate to form a first a composite structure. The first composite structure is pressed to form a second composite structure. The second composite structure is annealed to form a third composite structure. The third composite structure is de-alloyed to form a porous copper composite.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignees: Tsinghua University, HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yuan-Feng Liu, Ze-Cheng Hou, Lu Chen, Lin Zhu, Wen-Zhen Li
  • Publication number: 20210384120
    Abstract: An embodiment semiconductor package includes a bare semiconductor chip, a packaged semiconductor chip adjacent the bare semiconductor chip, and a redistribution structure bonded to the bare semiconductor chip and the packaged semiconductor chip. The redistribution structure includes a first redistribution layer having a first thickness; a second redistribution layer having a second thickness; and a third redistribution layer between the first redistribution layer and the second redistribution layer. The third redistribution layer has a third thickness greater than the first thickness and the second thickness. The package further includes an underfill disposed between the bare semiconductor chip and the redistribution structure and a molding compound encapsulating the bare semiconductor chip, the packaged semiconductor chip, and the underfill.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Inventors: Chung-Shi Liu, Chien-Hsun Lee, Jiun Yi Wu, Hao-Cheng Hou, Hung-Jen Lin, Jung Wei Cheng, Tsung-Ding Wang, Yu-Min Liang, Li-Wei Chou
  • Patent number: 11196035
    Abstract: An anode of the lithium ion battery is provided. The anode of the lithium ion battery comprises a nanoporous copper substrate and a copper oxide nanosheet array. The copper oxide nanosheet array is disposed on one surface of the nanoporous copper substrate, and the nanoporous copper substrate is chemically bonded to the copper oxide nanosheet array.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignees: Tsinghua University, HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yuan-Feng Liu, Ze-Cheng Hou, Lu Chen, Lin Zhu, Wen-Zhen Li
  • Publication number: 20210367147
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a magnetic tunneling junction (MTJ) on a substrate, a top electrode on the MTJ, a trapping layer in the top electrode for trapping hydrogen, a first inter-metal dielectric (IMD) layer on the MTJ, and a first metal interconnection in the first IMD layer and on the top electrode. Preferably, a top surface of the trapping layer is lower than a bottom surface of the first IMD layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2021
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Da-Jun Lin, Tai-Cheng Hou, Bin-Siang Tsai, Ting-An Chien
  • Patent number: 11158843
    Abstract: A method for making nanoporous nickel composite material comprises: providing a cathode plate and a copper-containing anode plate, electroplating a copper material layer a surface of the cathode plate; laying a carbon nanotube layer on the copper material layer, and forming an overlapped structure of the copper material layer and the carbon nanotube laye; the cathode plate and the overlapped structure are used as a cathode, and a nickel-containing anode plate is used as an anode, plating a nickel material layer on the overlapped structure to form sandwich structure; repeating steps S1 to S3 to obtain a carbon nanotube-reinforced copper-nickel alloy; rolling and annealing the carbon nanotube-reinforced copper-nickel alloy; and etching the carbon nanotube-reinforced copper-nickel alloy to form the nanoporous nickel composite material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignees: Tsinghua University, HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ze-Cheng Hou, Yuan-Feng Liu, Lin Zhu, Wen-Zhen Li
  • Patent number: 11145639
    Abstract: A semiconductor package and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The semiconductor package includes a first semiconductor device, at least one second semiconductor device, at least one dummy die, an encapsulant and a redistribution structure. The first semiconductor device, the at least one second semiconductor device and at least one dummy die are laterally separated from one another, and laterally encapsulated by the encapsulant. A Young's modulus of the at least one dummy die is greater than a Young's modulus of the encapsulant. A sidewall of the at least one dummy die is substantially coplanar with a sidewall of the encapsulant. The redistribution structure is disposed over the encapsulant, and electrically connected to the first semiconductor device and the at least one second semiconductor device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Jung-Wei Cheng, Chien-Hsun Lee, Chi-Yang Yu, Hao-Cheng Hou, Hsin-Yu Pan, Tsung-Ding Wang