Patents by Inventor Chia-Lun Chang

Chia-Lun Chang 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: 11958200
    Abstract: An automatic robotic arm system and a coordinating method for robotic arm and computer vision thereof are disclosed. A beam-splitting mirror splits an incident light into a visible light and a ranging light and respectively guides to an image capturing device and an optical ranging device arranged in the different reference axes. In a calibration mode, a transformation relation is computed based on a plurality of the calibration postures and corresponding calibration images. In an operation mode, a mechanical space coordinate is determined based on an operation image and the transformation relation, and the robotic arm is controlled to move based on the mechanical space coordinate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Hung-Hsin Chen, Chia-Jun Yu, Qi-Ming Huang, Chin-Lun Chang, Keng-Ning Chang
  • Publication number: 20240113203
    Abstract: A method includes providing a fin extending from a substrate, the fin including a plurality of semiconductor channel layers, and where a gate is disposed over the fin. A first spacer layer is deposited over the gate and over the fin in a source/drain region. The first spacer layer has a first etch rate. A second spacer layer is deposited over the first spacer layer. The second spacer layer has a second etch rate less than the first etch rate. The plurality of semiconductor channel layers are removed from the source/drain region to form a trench having a funnel shape. After forming the trench, inner spacers are formed along a sidewall surface of the trench. In various embodiments, lateral sidewall surfaces of each semiconductor channel layer of the plurality of semiconductor channel layers is substantially free of an inner spacer material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Che-Lun CHANG, Wei-Yang LEE, Chia-Pin LIN
  • Patent number: 11948879
    Abstract: A semiconductor device structure, along with methods of forming such, are described. The semiconductor device structure includes a device, a first dielectric material disposed over the device, and an opening is formed in the first dielectric material. The semiconductor device structure further includes a conductive structure disposed in the opening, and the conductive structure includes a first sidewall. The semiconductor device structure further includes a surrounding structure disposed in the opening, and the surrounding structure surrounds the first sidewall of the conductive structure. The surrounding structure includes a first spacer layer and a second spacer layer adjacent the first spacer layer. The first spacer layer is separated from the second spacer layer by an air gap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Lin-Yu Huang, Li-Zhen Yu, Chia-Hao Chang, Cheng-Chi Chuang, Kuan-Lun Cheng, Chih-Hao Wang
  • Patent number: 11935781
    Abstract: An integrated circuit (IC) structure includes a gate structure, a source epitaxial structure, a drain epitaxial structure, a front-side interconnection structure, a backside dielectric layer, and a backside via. The source epitaxial structure and the drain epitaxial structure are respectively on opposite sides of the gate structure. The front-side interconnection structure is on a front-side of the source epitaxial structure and a front-side of the drain epitaxial structure. The backside dielectric layer is on a backside of the source epitaxial structure and a backside of the drain epitaxial structure and has an air gap therein. The backside via extends through the backside dielectric layer to a first one of the source epitaxial structure and the drain epitaxial structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Che-Lun Chang, Wei-Yang Lee, Chia-Pin Lin, Yuan-Ching Peng
  • Publication number: 20240086633
    Abstract: A method for generating and outputting a message is implemented using an electronic device the stores a computer program product and a text database. The text database includes a main message template, a template text that includes a placeholder, and a word group that includes a plurality of preset words for replacing the placeholder. The method includes: in response to receipt of a command for execution of the computer program product, displaying an editing interface including the main message template; in response to receipt of user operation of a selection of the main message template, displaying the template text; in response to receipt of user operation of a selection of one of the preset words via the user interface, generating an edited text by replacing the placeholder with the one of the preset words in the template text; and outputting the edited text as a message.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Yi-Ru CHIU, Ting-Yi LI, Hong-Xun WANG, Jin-Lin CHEN, Chih-Hsuan YEH, Chia-Chi YIN, Wei-Ting LI, Po-Lun CHANG
  • Patent number: 11916072
    Abstract: A semiconductor device according to the present disclosure includes a first gate structure and a second gate structure aligned along a direction, a first metal layer disposed over the first gate structure, a second metal layer disposed over the second gate structure, and a gate isolation structure extending between the first gate structure and the second gate structure as well as between the first metal layer and the second metal layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jia-Chuan You, Chia-Hao Chang, Kuo-Cheng Chiang, Kuan-Lun Cheng, Chih-Hao Wang
  • Patent number: 11901258
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a die embedded in a molding material, the die having die connectors on a first side; a first redistribution structure at the first side of the die, the first redistribution structure being electrically coupled to the die through the die connectors; a second redistribution structure at a second side of the die opposing the first side; and a thermally conductive material in the second redistribution structure, the die being interposed between the thermally conductive material and the first redistribution structure, the thermally conductive material extending through the second redistribution structure, and the thermally conductive material being electrically isolated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Hao-Jan Pei, Wei-Yu Chen, Chia-Shen Cheng, Chih-Chiang Tsao, Cheng-Ting Chen, Chia-Lun Chang, Chih-Wei Lin, Hsiu-Jen Lin, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chung-Shi Liu
  • Patent number: 11874513
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a package structure including an electro-optical circuit board, a fanout package disposed over the electro-optical circuit board is provided. The electro-optical circuit board includes an optical waveguide. The fanout package includes a first optical input/output portion, a second optical input/output portion and a plurality of electrical input/output terminals electrically connected to the electro-optical circuit board. The first optical input/output portion is optically coupled to the second optical input/output portion through the optical waveguide of the electro-optical circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chia-Lun Chang, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Cheng-Ting Chen, Hsiu-Jen Lin, Hsuan-Ting Kuo, Chia-Shen Cheng, Chih-Chiang Tsao
  • Publication number: 20230420331
    Abstract: A semiconductor package including one or more heat dissipation systems and a method of forming are provided. The semiconductor package may include one or more integrated circuit dies, an encapsulant surrounding the one or more integrated circuit dies, a redistribution structure over the one or more integrated circuit dies and the encapsulant. The redistribution structure may include one or more heat dissipation systems, which are electrically isolated from remaining portions of the redistribution structure. Each heat dissipation system may include a first metal pad, a second metal pad, and one or more metal vias connecting the first metal pad to the second metal pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2022
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Inventors: Ban-Li Wu, Tsung-Hsien Chiang, Tzu-Sung Huang, Chao-Hsien Huang, Chia-Lun Chang, Hsiu-Jen Lin, Ming Hung Tseng, Hao-Yi Tsai
  • Publication number: 20230386862
    Abstract: A method includes forming regions of solder paste on a redistribution structure, wherein the solder paste has a first melting temperature; forming solder bumps on an interconnect structure, wherein the solder bumps have a second melting temperature that is greater than the first melting temperature; placing the solder bumps on the regions of solder paste; performing a first reflow process at a first reflow temperature for a first duration of time, wherein the first reflow temperature is less than the second melting temperature; and after performing the first reflow process, performing a second reflow process at a second reflow temperature for a second duration of time, wherein the second reflow temperature is greater than the second melting temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Inventors: Wei-Yu Chen, Hao-Jan Pei, Hsuan-Ting Kuo, Chih-Chiang Tsao, Jen-Jui Yu, Philip Yu-Shuan Chung, Chia-Lun Chang, Hsiu-Jen Lin, Ching-Hua Hsieh
  • Patent number: 11830746
    Abstract: A method includes forming regions of solder paste on a redistribution structure, wherein the solder paste has a first melting temperature; forming solder bumps on an interconnect structure, wherein the solder bumps have a second melting temperature that is greater than the first melting temperature; placing the solder bumps on the regions of solder paste; performing a first reflow process at a first reflow temperature for a first duration of time, wherein the first reflow temperature is less than the second melting temperature; and after performing the first reflow process, performing a second reflow process at a second reflow temperature for a second duration of time, wherein the second reflow temperature is greater than the second melting temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Wei-Yu Chen, Hao-Jan Pei, Hsuan-Ting Kuo, Chih-Chiang Tsao, Jen-Jui Yu, Philip Yu-Shuan Chung, Chia-Lun Chang, Hsiu-Jen Lin, Ching-Hua Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20230230849
    Abstract: A method includes forming an insulating layer over a package. The package has a plurality of locations where openings are subsequently formed. A first laser shot is performed, location by location, on each of the locations across the package. A first laser spot of the first laser shot overlaps with each of the locations. The first laser shot removes a first portion of the insulating layer below the first laser spot. Another laser shot is performed, location by location, on each of the locations across the package. Another laser spot of the another laser shot overlaps with each of the locations. The another laser shot removes another portion of the insulating layer below the another laser spot. Performing the another laser shot, location by location, on each of the locations across the package is repeated multiple times, until desired portions of the insulating layer are removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2022
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Inventors: Chia-Shen Cheng, Chia-Lun Chang, Hao-Jan Pei, Hsiu-Jen Lin, Ching-Hua Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20230168451
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a package structure including an electro-optical circuit board, a fanout package disposed over the electro-optical circuit board is provided. The electro-optical circuit board includes an optical waveguide. The fanout package includes a first optical input/output portion, a second optical input/output portion and a plurality of electrical input/output terminals electrically connected to the electro-optical circuit board. The first optical input/output portion is optically coupled to the second optical input/output portion through the optical waveguide of the electro-optical circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2023
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chia-Lun Chang, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Cheng-Ting Chen, Hsiu-Jen Lin, Hsuan-Ting Kuo, Chia-Shen Cheng, Chih-Chiang Tsao
  • Patent number: 11664300
    Abstract: A device may include a first package and a second package where the first package has a warped shape. First connectors attached to a redistribution structure of the first package include a spacer embedded therein. Second connectors attached to the redistribution structure are fee from the spacer, the spacer of the first connectors keeping a minimum distance between the first package and the second package during attaching the first package to the second package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chih-Chiang Tsao, Chao-Wei Chiu, Hsuan-Ting Kuo, Chia-Lun Chang, Cheng-Shiuan Wong, Hsiu-Jen Lin, Ching-Hua Hsieh
  • Patent number: 11585992
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a package structure including an electro-optical circuit board, a fanout package disposed over the electro-optical circuit board is provided. The electro-optical circuit board includes an optical waveguide. The fanout package includes a first optical input/output portion, a second optical input/output portion and a plurality of electrical input/output terminals electrically connected to the electro-optical circuit board. The first optical input/output portion is optically coupled to the second optical input/output portion through the optical waveguide of the electro-optical circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chia-Lun Chang, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Cheng-Ting Chen, Hsiu-Jen Lin, Hsuan-Ting Kuo, Chia-Shen Cheng, Chih-Chiang Tsao
  • Publication number: 20220359356
    Abstract: A device may include a first package and a second package where the first package has a warped shape. First connectors attached to a redistribution structure of the first package include a spacer embedded therein. Second connectors attached to the redistribution structure are fee from the spacer, the spacer of the first connectors keeping a minimum distance between the first package and the second package during attaching the first package to the second package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventors: Chih-Chiang Tsao, Chao-Wei Chiu, Hsuan-Ting Kuo, Chia-Lun Chang, Cheng-Shiuan Wong, Hsiu-Jen Lin, Ching-Hua Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20220328552
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes electric integrated circuit dies, photoelectric integrated circuit dies, and an inter-chip waveguide. The electric integrated circuit dies are laterally encapsulated by a first insulating encapsulant. The photoelectric integrated circuit dies are laterally encapsulated by a second insulating encapsulant. Each one of photoelectric integrated circuit dies includes an optical input/output terminal. The inter-chip waveguide is disposed over the second insulating encapsulant, wherein the photoelectric integrated circuit dies are optically communicated with each other through the inter-chip waveguide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2022
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chia-Lun Chang, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chung-Hao Tsai, Chung-Shi Liu, Chuei-Tang Wang, Hsiu-Jen Lin
  • Patent number: 11417698
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes electric integrated circuit dies, photoelectric integrated circuit dies, and an inter-chip waveguide. The electric integrated circuit dies are laterally encapsulated by a first insulating encapsulant. The photoelectric integrated circuit dies are laterally encapsulated by a second insulating encapsulant. Each one of photoelectric integrated circuit dies includes an optical input/output terminal. The inter-chip waveguide is disposed over the second insulating encapsulant, wherein the photoelectric integrated circuit dies are optically communicated with each other through the inter-chip waveguide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chia-Lun Chang, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Chung-Hao Tsai, Chung-Shi Liu, Chuei-Tang Wang, Hsiu-Jen Lin
  • Publication number: 20220254767
    Abstract: A manufacturing method of a package-on-package structure includes at least the following steps. Top packages are mounted on a top side of a reconstructed wafer over a flexible tape, where conductive bumps at a bottom side of the reconstructed wafer is attached to the flexible tape, and during the mounting, a shape geometry of the respective conductive bump changes and at least a lower portion of the respective conductive bump is embraced by the flexible tape. The flexible tape is released from the conductive bumps after the mounting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2022
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Hsuan-Ting Kuo, Ching-Hua Hsieh, Cheng-Ting Chen, Hsiu-Jen Lin, Hao-Jan Pei, Yu-Peng Tsai, Chia-Lun Chang, Chih-Chiang Tsao, Philip Yu-shuan Chung
  • Publication number: 20220216071
    Abstract: A method includes forming regions of solder paste on a redistribution structure, wherein the solder paste has a first melting temperature; forming solder bumps on an interconnect structure, wherein the solder bumps have a second melting temperature that is greater than the first melting temperature; placing the solder bumps on the regions of solder paste; performing a first reflow process at a first reflow temperature for a first duration of time, wherein the first reflow temperature is less than the second melting temperature; and after performing the first reflow process, performing a second reflow process at a second reflow temperature for a second duration of time, wherein the second reflow temperature is greater than the second melting temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2021
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventors: Wei-Yu Chen, Hao-Jan Pei, Hsuan-Ting Kuo, Chih-Chiang Tsao, Jen-Jui Yu, Philip Yu-Shuan Chung, Chia-Lun Chang, Hsiu-Jen Lin, Ching-Hua Hsieh