Patents by Inventor Chia-Hung Liao

Chia-Hung Liao 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).

  • Patent number: 12176279
    Abstract: A package structure includes a carrier substrate, a die, and an encapsulant. The carrier substrate includes through carrier vias (TCV). The die is disposed over the carrier substrate. The die includes a semiconductor substrate and conductive posts disposed over the semiconductor substrate. The conductive posts face away from the carrier substrate. The encapsulant laterally encapsulates the die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Sung-Yueh Wu, Chien-Ling Hwang, Jen-Chun Liao, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Pei-Hsuan Lee, Chia-Hung Liu
  • Publication number: 20240361819
    Abstract: A circuit includes a power detector and a logic circuit. The power detector is configured to output a first power management signal according to a first power supply signal from a first power supply and a status signal. The circuit is configured to operate in different modes in response to the status signal. The logic circuit is configured to output a second power management signal, according to the first power management signal and the status signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2024
    Publication date: October 31, 2024
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chia-Chen KUO, Yangsyu LIN, Yu-Hao HSU, Cheng Hung LEE, Hung-Jen LIAO
  • Publication number: 20240355742
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes a method for the fabrication of ruthenium conductive structures over cobalt conductive structures. In some embodiments, the method includes forming a first opening in a dielectric layer to expose a first cobalt contact and filling the first opening with ruthenium metal to form a ruthenium contact on the first cobalt contact. The method also includes forming a second opening in the dielectric layer to expose a second cobalt contact and a gate structure and filling the second opening with tungsten to form a tungsten contact on the second cobalt contact and the gate structure. Further, the method includes forming a copper conductive structure on the ruthenium contact and the tungsten contact, where the copper from the copper conductive structure is in contact with the ruthenium metal from the ruthenium contact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2024
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Cheng-Wei Chang, Chien-Shun Liao, Sung-Li Wang, Shuen-Shin Liang, Shu-Lan Chang, Yi-Ying Liu, Chia-Hung Chu, Hsu-Kai Chang
  • Publication number: 20240339497
    Abstract: A semiconductor device with dual side source/drain (S/D) contact structures and methods of fabricating the same are disclosed. The semiconductor device includes first and second S/D regions, a nanostructured channel region disposed between the first and second S/D regions, a gate structure surrounding the nanostructured channel region, first and second contact structures disposed on first surfaces of the first and second S/D regions, a third contact structure disposed on a second surface of the first S/D region, and an etch stop layer disposed on a second surface of the second S/D region. The third contact structure includes a metal silicide layer, a silicide nitride layer disposed on the metal silicide layer, and a conductive layer disposed on the silicide nitride layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2024
    Publication date: October 10, 2024
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Cheng-Wei Chang, Shuen-Shin Liang, Sung-Li Wang, Hsu-Kai Chang, Chia-Hung Chu, Chien-Shun Liao, Yi-Ying Liu
  • Patent number: 12072750
    Abstract: A circuit includes a power detector and a logic circuit. The power detector is configured to output a first power management signal according to a first power supply signal from a first power supply and a status signal. The circuit is configured to operate in different modes in response to the status signal. The logic circuit is configured to output a second power management signal, according to the first power management signal and the status signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2024
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chia-Chen Kuo, Yangsyu Lin, Yu-Hao Hsu, Cheng Hung Lee, Hung-Jen Liao
  • Patent number: 12068252
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes a method for the fabrication of ruthenium conductive structures over cobalt conductive structures. In some embodiments, the method includes forming a first opening in a dielectric layer to expose a first cobalt contact and filling the first opening with ruthenium metal to form a ruthenium contact on the first cobalt contact. The method also includes forming a second opening in the dielectric layer to expose a second cobalt contact and a gate structure and filling the second opening with tungsten to form a tungsten contact on the second cobalt contact and the gate structure. Further, the method includes forming a copper conductive structure on the ruthenium contact and the tungsten contact, where the copper from the copper conductive structure is in contact with the ruthenium metal from the ruthenium contact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Inventors: Cheng-Wei Chang, Chien-Shun Liao, Sung-Li Wang, Shuen-Shin Liang, Shu-Lan Chang, Yi-Ying Liu, Chia-Hung Chu, Hsu-Kai Chang
  • Patent number: 12046634
    Abstract: A semiconductor device with dual side source/drain (S/D) contact structures and methods of fabricating the same are disclosed. The semiconductor device includes first and second S/D regions, a nanostructured channel region disposed between the first and second S/D regions, a gate structure surrounding the nanostructured channel region, first and second contact structures disposed on first surfaces of the first and second S/D regions, a third contact structure disposed on a second surface of the first S/D region, and an etch stop layer disposed on a second surface of the second S/D region. The third contact structure includes a metal silicide layer, a silicide nitride layer disposed on the metal silicide layer, and a conductive layer disposed on the silicide nitride layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Cheng-Wei Chang, Shuen-Shin Liang, Sung-Li Wang, Hsu-Kai Chang, Chia-Hung Chu, Chien-Shun Liao, Yi-Ying Liu
  • Publication number: 20220344133
    Abstract: A method for forming a layer includes following operations. A workpiece is received in an apparatus for deposition. The apparatus for deposition includes a chamber, a pedestal disposed in the chamber to accommodate the workpiece, and a ring disposed on the pedestal. The ring includes a ring body having a first top surface and a second top surface and a barrier structure disposed between the first top surface and the second top surface. A vertical distance is defined by a top surface of the barrier structure and a top surface of the workpiece. The vertical distance is between approximately 0 mm and approximately 50 mm. A target disposed in the apparatus for deposition is sputtered. A sputtered material is deposited onto a top surface of the workpiece to form a layer. The barrier structure alters an electrical density distribution during the depositing the sputter material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2022
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Inventors: HSIN-LIANG CHEN, WEN-CHIH WANG, CHIA-HUNG LIAO, CHENG-CHIEH CHEN, YI-MING YEH, HUNG-TING LIN, YUNG-YAO LEE
  • Publication number: 20200161100
    Abstract: An apparatus for PVD is provided. The apparatus includes a chamber, a pedestal disposed in the chamber to accommodate a wafer, and a ring. The ring includes a ring body having a first top surface and a second top surface, and a barrier structure disposed between the first top surface and the second top surface. The barrier structure can further include at least a first portion and a second portion separated from each other. The second vertical distance is equal to or greater than the first vertical distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2019
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: HSIN-LIANG CHEN, WEN-CHIH WANG, CHIA-HUNG LIAO, CHENG-CHIEH CHEN, YI-MING YEH, HUNG-TING LIN, YUNG-YAO LEE
  • Patent number: 10124487
    Abstract: An intelligent robot includes different accouterments. The intelligent robot includes a robot body and a number of accouterments working together with the robot body. The robot body includes a central control module and a number of functional modules corresponding to the number of accouterments. The number of accouterments can be defined in different types and functions. Thus, the intelligent robot can display different functions and provide value-added service.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: ScienBiziP Consulting(Shenzhen)Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chia-Hung Liao
  • Patent number: 9906114
    Abstract: A voice coil motor includes a base, a first resilient member, a movable member, a wire coil, a second resilient member, a housing, and a group of magnets. The base includes a through hole, a circular groove surrounding the through hole and guide poles extending away from the base. The first resilient member includes a number of guide holes arranged at a peripheral. The movable member includes a receiving through hole for receiving a lens module, a top end and a bottom end, the moveable frame is fixed with the first resilient member and suspended above the circular groove. The wire coil surrounds the movable member. The second resilient member locates on the top end of the moveable frame. The housing receives the base. Each magnets is fixed to the second resilient member, the magnets and the wire coil cooperatively generate a magnetic force for driving the movable member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Chia-Hung Liao
  • Publication number: 20170340176
    Abstract: A drone cleaning device for a building exterior comprises a main frame, a plurality of branch shafts set to the main frame, a plurality of power elements respectively set to the branch shafts, a plurality of adjustable supports set to the main frame, a plurality of rotatable elements respectively set to the adjustable supports and are configured to rotate relative to the adjustable supports, and a plurality of cleaning elements respectively set to the rotatable elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventor: CHIA-HUNG LIAO
  • Patent number: 9831755
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a voice coil motor. The voice coil motor includes a base, an adjustment member, a first elastic member, a lens holder, a coil, at least one magnet, and a second elastic member. The base defines a through hole. The adjustment member is arranged in the through hole and is able to move along a central axis of the through hole relative to the base. The first elastic member is fixed on the base. The lens holder is fixed on the first elastic member. The coil is arranged surrounding an outer surface of the lens holder. The at least one magnet is arranged at an outer side of the coil. The second elastic member including an inner ring, the lens holder is fixed on the inner ring opposite to the first elastic member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Chia-Hung Liao
  • Publication number: 20170334065
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to an intelligent robot with different accouterments. The intelligent robot includes a robot body and a number of accouterments working together with the robot body. The robot body includes a central control module and a number of functional modules corresponding to the number of accouterments. The number of accouterments can be defined in different types and functions. Thus, the intelligent robot can display different functions and provide value-added service.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Inventor: CHIA-HUNG LIAO
  • Patent number: 9625736
    Abstract: A voice coil motor actuator includes a housing, a lens barrel, a frame, two elastic sheets and a carrier. The lens barrel is received in the frame, the frame is received in the housing, the two elastic sheets are arranged on the lens barrel, the carrier is arranged on one of the elastic sheets. A holding hole is opened on the lens barrel. Permanent magnets are arranged symmetrically on the lens barrel. The frame includes electromagnets. The magnet poles of the electromagnets and the magnet poles of the permanent magnets are spaced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Chia-Hung Liao
  • Patent number: 9560248
    Abstract: A camera module can include a lens housing, an imaging unit and a driving motor. The lens housing can include a first lens module, a second lens module and a lens holder holding the first lens module and the second lens module. The imaging unit is located between the first lens module and the second lens module. The imaging unit is in optical alignment with the first lens module and the second lens module. The driving motor is coupled to the lens housing and configured to drive the lens housing to move relative to the imaging unit. When the driving motor drives the first lens module and the second lens module to move relative to the imaging unit, distance between the imaging unit and the first lens module is changed, or a distance between the imaging unit and the second lens module is changed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Chia-Hung Liao
  • Publication number: 20160346810
    Abstract: A robot includes a body, artificial skin wrapped around the body, and a number of vibrators and a controller positioned in the body. The artificial skin includes a plurality of carbon nanotube films corresponding to different locations of the body and configured to generate an electrical signal when an external pressure is applied to the artificial skin. The controller is configured to obtain the electrical signal and control at least one vibrator to vibrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2015
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: CHIA-HUNG LIAO, Ga-Lane Chen, Chau-Yuan Ke
  • Publication number: 20160349530
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a voice coil motor actuator. The voice coil motor actuator includes a housing, a lens barrel, a frame, two elastic sheets and a carrier. The lens barrel is received in the frame, the frame is received in the housing, the two elastic sheets are arranged on the lens barrel, the carrier is arranged on one of the elastic sheets. A holding hole is opened on the lens barrel. Permanent magnets are arranged symmetrically on the lens barrel. The frame includes electromagnets. The magnet poles of the electromagnets and the magnet poles of the permanent magnets are spaced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2015
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventor: CHIA-HUNG LIAO
  • Publication number: 20160127621
    Abstract: A camera module can include a lens housing, an imaging unit and a driving motor. The lens housing can include a first lens module, a second lens module and a lens holder holding the first lens module and the second lens module. The imaging unit is located between the first lens module and the second lens module. The imaging unit is in optical alignment with the first lens module and the second lens module. The driving motor is coupled to the lens housing and configured to drive the lens housing to move relative to the imaging unit. When the driving motor drives the first lens module and the second lens module to move relative to the imaging unit, distance between the imaging unit and the first lens module is changed, or a distance between the imaging unit and the second lens module is changed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2015
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Inventor: CHIA-HUNG LIAO
  • Publication number: 20160118873
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a voice coil motor. The voice coil motor includes a base, an adjustment member, a first elastic member, a lens holder, a coil, at least one magnet, and a second elastic member. The base defines a through hole. The adjustment member is arranged in the through hole and is able to move along a central axis of the through hole relative to the base. The first elastic member is fixed on the base. The lens holder is fixed on the first elastic member. The coil is arranged surrounding an outer surface of the lens holder. The at least one magnet is arranged at an outer side of the coil. The second elastic member including an inner ring, the lens holder is fixed on the inner ring opposite to the first elastic member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2015
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Inventor: CHIA-HUNG LIAO