Patents by Inventor Chieh-Kai Chang
Chieh-Kai 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).
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Publication number: 20240071504Abstract: A memory device is provided, including a memory array, a driver circuit, and recover circuit. The memory array includes multiple memory cells. Each memory cell is coupled to a control line, a data line, and a source line and, during a normal operation, is configured to receive first and second voltage signals. The driver circuit is configured to output at least one of the first voltage signal or the second voltage signal to the memory cells. The recover circuit is configured to output, during a recover operation, a third voltage signal, through the driver circuit to at least one of the memory cells. The third voltage signal is configured to have a first voltage level that is higher than a highest level of the first voltage signal or the second voltage signal, or lower than a lowest level of the first voltage signal or the second voltage signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2022Publication date: February 29, 2024Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.Inventors: Pei-Chun LIAO, Yu-Kai CHANG, Yi-Ching LIU, Yu-Ming LIN, Yih WANG, Chieh LEE
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Patent number: 11394300Abstract: A power supply and an automotive topology that includes the power supply, the power supply having an integrated module, which includes in a common, shared module housing, a start-stop DC/DC converter, a DC/AC converter, and an auxiliary DC/DC converter, which bypasses stop/start during non-stop/start operation. A DC input port connected to the start-stop DC/DC converter, DC/AC converter, and the auxiliary DC/DC converter. A DC output port connected to the start-stop DC/DC converter to supply DC to critical loads of a motor vehicle, even during vehicle OFF mode. An AC output port connected to the DC/AC converter to supply AC to an external component.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2021Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: CASCO PRODUCTS CORPORATIONInventors: Carlos Daniel Diaz de Leon Miranda, Benyu Zou, Joshua Frederick Hartwig, Chieh-Kai Chang, Gary Lee Firman, II, William Awad
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Publication number: 20210384831Abstract: A power supply and an automotive topology that includes the power supply, the power supply having an integrated module, which includes in a common, shared module housing, a start-stop DC/DC converter, a DC/AC converter, and an auxiliary DC/DC converter, which bypasses stop/start during non-stop/start operation. A DC input port connected to the start-stop DC/DC converter, DC/AC converter, and the auxiliary DC/DC converter. A DC output port connected to the start-stop DC/DC converter to supply DC to critical loads of a motor vehicle, even during vehicle OFF mode. An AC output port connected to the DC/AC converter to supply AC to an external component.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2021Publication date: December 9, 2021Inventors: Carlos Daniel DIAZ DE LEON MIRANDA, Benyu Zou, Joshua Frederick Hartwig, Chieh-Kai Chang, Gary Lee Firman, II, William Awad
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Patent number: 10564226Abstract: A diagnostic system for a DC-DC voltage converter having a high voltage switch, a low voltage switch, and a DC-DC voltage converter control circuit is provided. The system includes first and second tri-state buffer ICs and a microcontroller. The first tri-state buffer IC receives a first shutdown indicator voltage from the DC-DC voltage converter control circuit indicating that a first plurality of FET switches in a high side FET IC and a second plurality of FET switches in a low side FET IC have been transitioned to an open operational state. The first tri-state buffer IC outputs a second shutdown indicator voltage to the microcontroller that indicates that the first and second plurality of FET switches have been transitioned to the open operational state.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2017Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.Inventors: Kerfegar K. Katrak, Mehdi Rexha, Chieh-Kai Chang
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Patent number: 10511161Abstract: A diagnostic system for a DC-DC voltage converter is provided. A first temperature sensor generates a first temperature signal associated with a buck mode integrated circuit. A first analog multiplexer outputs the first temperature signal to a first analog-to-digital converter which generates a first temperature value. A second temperature sensor generates a second temperature signal associated with a boost mode integrated circuit. A second analog multiplexer outputs the second temperature signal to a second analog-to-digital converter which generates a second temperature value. A microcontroller generates control signals to command first and second bi-directional switches in the DC-DC voltage converter to each transition to an open operational state if the first temperature value is greater than a first threshold temperature value.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2017Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.Inventors: Kerfegar K. Katrak, Mehdi Rexha, Kunal Tipnis, Chieh-Kai Chang, Su Hyuk Jang
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Patent number: 10298058Abstract: A capacitive wireless power transfer (WPT) architecture that provides for dynamic (i.e., in motion) and/or stationary power transfer is provided. In various implementations, for example, the capacitive WPT architecture can achieve high power transfer levels at high efficiencies while maintaining fringing field strengths within acceptable safety limits. In one implementation, for example, a multi-module capacitive wireless power transfer system provides a capacitive charging system, such as for, but not limited to, charging electric vehicles (EV). In another implementation, a capacitive wireless power transfer module is provided. The module, for example, comprises a plurality of first coupling plates adapted to be coupled to a power source via an inverter; a plurality of second coupling plates adapted to be coupled to a load and to the plurality of first coupling plates for receiving wireless power and a matching network adapted to provide reactive compensation and gain.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2016Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO, A BODY CORPORATEInventors: Khurram K. Afridi, Ashish Kumar, Zoya Popovic, Dragan Maksimovic, Chieh-Kai Chang, Guilherme Goularte Da Silva, Saad Pervaiz
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Patent number: 10211736Abstract: A power supply system having a detection system for determining an unbalanced current condition and an over-current condition in a DC-DC voltage converter is provided. The detection system has a detection circuit that outputs a first diagnostic voltage indicating an unbalanced current condition between first and second switching banks in the DC-DC voltage converter based on a first voltage and an average voltage, or an over-current condition in the first switching bank based on the first voltage. The detection circuit outputs a second diagnostic voltage indicating the unbalanced current condition between the first and second switching banks in the DC-DC voltage converter based on a second voltage and the average voltage, or an over-current condition in the second switching bank based on the second voltage.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2017Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.Inventors: Mehdi Rexha, Jaesam Lee, Chieh-Kai Chang
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Publication number: 20180331621Abstract: A control system for controlling a DC-DC voltage converter circuit is provided. An output voltage controller outputs a DC-DC voltage converter control voltage to an input control terminal to increase a switching duty cycle within the DC-DC voltage converter circuit when the low voltage is less than an output reference voltage. An input voltage controller reduces the DC-DC voltage converter control voltage at the input control terminal of the DC-DC voltage converter circuit when a high voltage is less than an input reference voltage to reduce the switching duty cycle within the DC-DC voltage converter circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2018Publication date: November 15, 2018Inventors: Mehdi Rexha, Chieh-Kai Chang
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Patent number: 10128751Abstract: A control system for controlling a DC-DC voltage converter circuit is provided. An output voltage controller outputs a DC-DC voltage converter control voltage to an input control terminal to increase a switching duty cycle within the DC-DC voltage converter circuit when the low voltage is less than an output reference voltage. An input voltage controller reduces the DC-DC voltage converter control voltage at the input control terminal of the DC-DC voltage converter circuit when a high voltage is less than an input reference voltage to reduce the switching duty cycle within the DC-DC voltage converter circuit.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2018Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.Inventors: Mehdi Rexha, Chieh-Kai Chang
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Publication number: 20180212522Abstract: A power supply system having a detection system for determining an unbalanced current condition and an over-current condition in a DC-DC voltage converter is provided. The detection system has a detection circuit that outputs a first diagnostic voltage indicating an unbalanced current condition between first and second switching banks in the DC-DC voltage converter based on a first voltage and an average voltage, or an over-current condition in the first switching bank based on the first voltage. The detection circuit outputs a second diagnostic voltage indicating the unbalanced current condition between the first and second switching banks in the DC-DC voltage converter based on a second voltage and the average voltage, or an over-current condition in the second switching bank based on the second voltage.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2017Publication date: July 26, 2018Inventors: Mehdi Rexha, Jaesam Lee, Chieh-Kai Chang
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Publication number: 20180166915Abstract: A capacitive wireless power transfer (WPT) architecture that provides for dynamic (i.e., in motion) and/or stationary power transfer is provided. In various implementations, for example, the capacitive WPT architecture can achieve high power transfer levels at high efficiencies while maintaining fringing field strengths within acceptable safety limits. In one implementation, for example, a multi-module capacitive wireless power transfer system provides a capacitive charging system, such as for, but not limited to, charging electric vehicles (EV). In another implementation, a capacitive wireless power transfer module is provided. The module, for example, comprises a plurality of first coupling plates adapted to be coupled to a power source via an inverter; a plurality of second coupling plates adapted to be coupled to a load and to the plurality of first coupling plates for receiving wireless power and a matching network adapted to provide reactive compensation and gain.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2016Publication date: June 14, 2018Inventors: Khurram K. Afridi, Ashish Kumar, Zoya Popovic, Dragan Maksimovic, Chieh-Kai Chang, Guilherme Goularte Da Silva, Saad Pervaiz
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Publication number: 20180149711Abstract: A diagnostic system for a DC-DC voltage converter having a high voltage switch, a low voltage switch, and a DC-DC voltage converter control circuit is provided. The system includes first and second tri-state buffer ICs and a microcontroller. The first tri-state buffer IC receives a first shutdown indicator voltage from the DC-DC voltage converter control circuit indicating that a first plurality of FET switches in a high side FET IC and a second plurality of FET switches in a low side FET IC have been transitioned to an open operational state. The first tri-state buffer IC outputs a second shutdown indicator voltage to the microcontroller that indicates that the first and second plurality of FET switches have been transitioned to the open operational state.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2017Publication date: May 31, 2018Inventors: Kerfegar K. Katrak, Mehdi Rexha, Chieh-Kai Chang
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Publication number: 20180034263Abstract: A diagnostic system for a DC-DC voltage converter is provided. A first temperature sensor generates a first temperature signal associated with a buck mode integrated circuit. A first analog multiplexer outputs the first temperature signal to a first analog-to-digital converter which generates a first temperature value. A second temperature sensor generates a second temperature signal associated with a boost mode integrated circuit. A second analog multiplexer outputs the second temperature signal to a second analog-to-digital converter which generates a second temperature value. A microcontroller generates control signals to command first and second bi-directional switches in the DC-DC voltage converter to each transition to an open operational state if the first temperature value is greater than a first threshold temperature value.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2017Publication date: February 1, 2018Inventors: Kerfegar K. Katrak, Mehdi Rexha, Kunal Tipnis, Chieh-Kai Chang, Su Hyuk Jang
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Publication number: 20070151845Abstract: An apparatus for metal plating on a substrate with through-holes includes a chamber that the substrate is disposed inside the chamber to be divided into two sections. A pressure generator and a pressure controller are connected to this and correspond to two sides of the substrate respectively. The pressure generator is used for pumping a electrolyte flowed parallel to the surface of the substrate into the chamber. The pressure controller is used for channeling the electrolyte off the chamber and controlling the pressure differences between the two sides of the substrate. So that the electrolyte flowed parallel to the surface of the substrate is pumped by the pressure generator and it passes several through-holes to control the thickness of metal plating on the.substrate and inner walls of the through-holes.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2006Publication date: July 5, 2007Inventors: Chieh-Kai Chang, Chao-Kai Cheng, Ming-Huan Yang, Chung-Wei Wang, Fu-Kang Cheng, Tzyy-Jang Tseng, Chang-Ming Lee, Chih-Ming Chang, Cheng-Po Yu