Patents by Inventor Chih Lai

Chih Lai 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: 20230288609
    Abstract: An optical structure, comprising an optical film having a substrate, wherein a first plurality of multi-faceted recesses are formed on the top surface of the substrate, wherein a prism module is disposed over the first optical film, wherein the prism module comprises a plurality of prism sheets that are stacked and bonded to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2023
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Inventors: CHING-AN YANG, Lung-Pin Hsin, Hui-Yong Chen, Chien-Chih Lai, Yu-Mei Juan, Chia-Yeh Miu, Ge-Wei Lin, Ming Te Huang, CHENG CHIEH CHIU, WEN JEN WU
  • Publication number: 20230282614
    Abstract: A method of forming an integrated circuit package includes following operations. A padding layer is formed on a portion of a carrier. A first semiconductor die is placed on the padding layer and a second semiconductor die is placed on the carrier. The first semiconductor die and the second semiconductor die are encapsulated with a first encapsulation layer. A first redistribution layer structure is formed over the first semiconductor die, the second semiconductor die and the first encapsulation layer. A third semiconductor die is placed on the first redistribution layer structure. The third semiconductor die is encapsulated with a second encapsulation layer. A second redistribution layer structure is formed over the third semiconductor die and the second encapsulation layer. The carrier is debonded. The padding layer is removed, and therefore, a recess is formed in the first encapsulation layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2022
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Cheng-Hsien Hsieh, Li-Han Hsu, Wei-Cheng Wu, Der-Chyang Yeh, Wei-Chih Lai
  • Publication number: 20230276712
    Abstract: A device includes a resistance switching layer, a capping layer, a top electrode, a first spacer, and a second spacer. The resistance switching layer is over a substrate. The capping layer is over the resistance switching layer. The top electrode is over the capping layer. The first spacer lines the resistance switching layer and the capping layer. The second spacer lines the first spacer. The capping layer is in contact with the top electrode, the first spacer, and the second spacer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2023
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Tai-Yen PENG, Hui-Hsien WEI, Wei-Chih WEN, Pin-Ren DAI, Chien-Min LEE, Sheng-Chih LAI, Han-Ting TSAI, Chung-Te LIN
  • Publication number: 20230262985
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an integrated chip including a three-dimensional memory array. The three-dimensional memory array includes a first local line and a second local line that are elongated vertically, a first memory cell extending between the first local line and the second local line, and a second memory cell directly under the first memory cell, extending between the first local line and the second local line, and coupled in parallel with the first memory cell. The first memory cell is coupled to a first word line and the second memory cell is coupled to a second word line. The first word line and the second word line are elongated horizontally. A first global line is disposed at a first height and is elongated horizontally. A first selector extends vertically from the first local line to the first global line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2023
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: Chen-Jun Wu, Yu-Wei Jiang, Sheng-Chih Lai
  • Patent number: 11729983
    Abstract: A semiconductor device and method of forming thereof that includes a transistor of a peripheral circuit on a substrate. A first interconnect structure such as a first access line is formed over the transistor. A via extends above the first access line. A plurality of memory cell structures is formed over the interconnect structure and the via. A second interconnect structure, such as a second access line, is formed over the memory cell structure. The first access line is coupled to a first memory cell of the plurality of memory cell structures and second access line is coupled to a second memory cell of the plurality of memory cell structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sheng-Chih Lai, Chung-Te Lin
  • Patent number: 11729987
    Abstract: A memory cell includes a thin film transistor over a semiconductor substrate, the thin film transistor including: a memory film contacting a word line; and an oxide semiconductor (OS) layer contacting a source line and a bit line, wherein the memory film is disposed between the OS layer and the word line, wherein the source line and the bit line each comprise a first conductive material touching the OS layer, and wherein the first conductive material has a work function less than 4.6. The memory cell further includes a dielectric material separating the source line and the bit line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Kuo-Chang Chiang, Hung-Chang Sun, Sheng-Chih Lai, TsuChing Yang, Yu-Wei Jiang
  • Patent number: 11729988
    Abstract: A memory device includes a multi-layer stack, a channel layer, a memory material layer and at least three conductive pillars. The multi-layer stack is disposed on a substrate and includes a plurality of conductive layers and a plurality of dielectric layers stacked alternately. The channel layer penetrates through the plurality of conductive layers and the plurality of dielectric layers. The memory material layer is disposed between the channel layer and each of the plurality of conductive layers and the plurality of dielectric layers. The conductive pillars are surrounded by the channel layer and the memory material layer, wherein the at least three conductive pillars are electrically connected to conductive lines respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Wei Jiang, Sheng-Chih Lai, Tsuching Yang, Hung-Chang Sun, Kuo-Chang Chiang
  • Publication number: 20230253464
    Abstract: A memory cell includes a thin film transistor over a semiconductor substrate. The thin film transistor includes a memory film contacting a word line; and an oxide semiconductor (OS) layer contacting a source line and a bit line, wherein the memory film is disposed between the OS layer and the word line; and a dielectric material separating the source line and the bit line. The dielectric material forms an interface with the OS layer. The dielectric material comprises hydrogen, and a hydrogen concentration at the interface between the dielectric material and the OS layer is no more than 3 atomic percent (at %).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2023
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Inventors: Kuo-Chang Chiang, Hung-Chang Sun, Sheng-Chih Lai, TsuChing Yang, Yu-Wei Jiang
  • Patent number: 11723199
    Abstract: A memory device includes a stack of gate electrode layers and interconnect layers arranged over a substrate. A first memory cell that is arranged over the substrate includes a first source/drain conductive lines and a second source/drain conductive line extending vertically through the stack of gate electrode layers. A channel layer and a memory layer are arranged on outer sidewalls of the first and second source/drain conductive lines. A first barrier structure is arranged between the first and second source/drain conductive lines. A first protective liner layer separates the first barrier structure from each of the first and second source/drain conductive lines. A second barrier structure is arranged on an opposite side of the first source/drain conductive line and is spaced apart from the first source/drain conductive line by a second protective liner layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Tsu Ching Yang, Sheng-Chih Lai, Yu-Wei Jiang, Kuo-Chang Chiang, Hung-Chang Sun, Chen-Jun Wu, Feng-Cheng Yang, Chung-Te Lin
  • Patent number: 11719880
    Abstract: A perovskite optical element includes a light guiding unit and a luminescent layer. The light guiding unit is configured to conduct light and serves as a resonant cavity. The luminescent layer is a thin film made of perovskite material and clads the light guiding unit. The luminescent layer is configured to be excited by an excitation module to emit light. The light is conducted and output by the light guiding unit. A manufacturing method of a perovskite optical element includes preparing a dip coating solution; dipping a single crystal optical fiber in the dip coating solution for one hour, removing the single crystal optical fiber out of the dip coating solution, and drying the single crystal optical fiber; and placing the single crystal optical fiber into a tube furnace, heating the crystal optical fiber, and introducing synthetic molecules into the tube furnace.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: NATIONAL DONG HWA UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Duc-Huy Nguyen, Jia-Yuan Sun, Chia-Yao Lo, Jia-Ming Liu, Wan-Shao Tsai, Ming-Hung Li, Sin-Jhang Yang, Cheng-Chia Lin, Shien-Der Tzeng, Yuan-Ron Ma, Ming-Yi Lin, Chien-Chih Lai
  • Patent number: 11721767
    Abstract: A transistor including a channel layer including an oxide semiconductor material and methods of making the same. The transistor includes a channel layer having a first oxide semiconductor layer having a first oxygen concentration, a second oxide semiconductor layer having a second oxygen concentration and a third oxide semiconductor layer having a third oxygen concentration. The second oxide semiconductor layer is located between the first semiconductor oxide layer and the third oxide semiconductor layer. The second oxygen concentration is lower than the first oxygen concentration and the third oxygen concentration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited
    Inventors: Kuo Chiang, Hung-Chang Sun, TsuChing Yang, Sheng-Chih Lai, Yu-Wei Jiang, Feng-Cheng Yang, Neil Quinn Murray
  • Patent number: 11721747
    Abstract: A transistor includes a gate electrode, a ferroelectric layer, a channel layer, a gas impermeable layer, a dielectric layer, a source line and a bit line. The ferroelectric layer is disposed on the gate electrode. The channel layer is disposed on the ferroelectric layer. The gas impermeable layer is disposed in between the channel layer and the gate electrode, and in contact with the ferroelectric layer. The dielectric layer is surrounding the ferroelectric layer and the channel layer, and in contact with the gas impermeable layer. The source line and the bit line are embedded in the dielectric layer and connected to the channel layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Wei Jiang, Sheng-Chih Lai, Feng-Cheng Yang, Chung-Te Lin
  • Patent number: 11723210
    Abstract: In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a method for forming a memory device, including forming a plurality of word line stacks respectively including a plurality of word lines alternatingly stacked with a plurality of insulating layers over a semiconductor substrate, forming a data storage layer along opposing sidewalls of the word line stacks, forming a channel layer along opposing sidewalls of the data storage layer, forming an inner insulating layer between inner sidewalls of the channel layer and including a first dielectric material, performing an isolation cut process including a first etching process through the inner insulating layer and the channel layer to form an isolation opening, forming an isolation structure filling the isolation opening and including a second dielectric material, performing a second etching process through the inner insulating layer on opposing sides of the isolation structure to form source/drain openings, and forming source/drain contacts in the source/drain
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Tsu Ching Yang, Feng-Cheng Yang, Sheng-Chih Lai, Yu-Wei Jiang, Kuo-Chang Chiang, Hung-Chang Sun, Chen-Jun Wu, Chung-Te Lin
  • Patent number: 11710790
    Abstract: A memory cell includes a ferroelectric (FE) material contacting a word line; and an oxide semiconductor (OS) layer contacting a source line and a bit line, wherein the FE material is disposed between the OS layer and the word line. The OS layer comprises: a first region adjacent the FE material, the first region having a first concentration of a semiconductor element; a second region adjacent the source line, the second region having a second concentration of the semiconductor element; and a third region between the first region and the second region, the third region having a third concentration of the semiconductor element, the third concentration is greater than the second concentration and less than the first concentration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Kuo-Chang Chiang, Hung-Chang Sun, Sheng-Chih Lai, TsuChing Yang, Yu-Wei Jiang
  • Publication number: 20230226124
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for anti-ageing by using Parabacteroides goldsteinii and its glycolipid. The Parabacteroides goldsteinii and its glycolipid of the present disclosure achieve anti-ageing effects through various efficacy experiments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2023
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Inventors: Po-I Wu, Hsin-Chih Lai, Chia-Chen Lu, Tzu-Lung Lin
  • Publication number: 20230221478
    Abstract: A wire gating polarizer includes a substrate layer, a polymer wire grating layer and a plurality of coated layers. The polymer wire grating layer is disposed on the substrate layer, and includes a plurality of wire grating units. The plurality of wire grating units are formed on an upper surface of the substrate layer, and extend in a first direction. Each of the wire grating units has a top surface and respectively has a first side surface and a second side surface along two sides of the first direction. The plurality of coated layers are respectively formed on the first side surface of each of the wire grating units. The plurality of coated layers are made of a metallic or nonmetallic dielectric material. A manufacturing method of the wire grating polarizer is further provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2023
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Applicant: GUANGZHOU LUXVISIONS INNOVATION TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
    Inventors: Yi-Chih Lai, Lee-Lin Tsai
  • Patent number: 11696448
    Abstract: A device includes a dielectric layer, a conductive layer, electrode layers and an oxide semiconductor layer. The dielectric layer has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The conductive layer is disposed on the first surface of the dielectric layer. The electrode layers are disposed on the second surface of the dielectric layer. The oxide semiconductor layer is disposed in between the second surface of the dielectric layer and the electrode layers, wherein the oxide semiconductor layer comprises a material represented by formula 1 (InxSnyTizMmOn). In formula 1, 0<x<1, 0?y<1, 0<z<1, 0<m<1, 0<n<1, and M represents at least one metal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Hung-Chang Sun, Sheng-Chih Lai, TsuChing Yang, Yu-Wei Jiang, Kuo-Chang Chiang
  • Patent number: 11683988
    Abstract: A device includes a conductive feature, a dielectric layer, a bottom electrode via, and a liner layer. The dielectric layer is over the conductive feature. The bottom electrode via is in the dielectric layer and over the conductive feature. A topmost surface of the bottom electrode via is substantially flat. A liner layer cups an underside of the bottom electrode via. The liner layer has a topmost end substantially level with the topmost surface of the bottom electrode via.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Tai-Yen Peng, Hui-Hsien Wei, Wei-Chih Wen, Pin-Ren Dai, Chien-Min Lee, Sheng-Chih Lai, Han-Ting Tsai, Chung-Te Lin
  • Patent number: 11672123
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an integrated chip including a three-dimensional memory array. The three-dimensional memory array includes a first local line and a second local line that are elongated vertically, a first memory cell extending between the first local line and the second local line, and a second memory cell directly under the first memory cell, extending between the first local line and the second local line, and coupled in parallel with the first memory cell. The first memory cell is coupled to a first word line and the second memory cell is coupled to a second word line. The first word line and the second word line are elongated horizontally. A first global line is disposed at a first height and is elongated horizontally. A first selector extends vertically from the first local line to the first global line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chen-Jun Wu, Yu-Wei Jiang, Sheng-Chih Lai
  • Publication number: 20230167958
    Abstract: A light guide structure with jagged protrusions is configured in a lighting device of a mobile vehicle. The light guide structure comprises a light injecting surface and a light emitting surface. The light injecting surface comprises a middle section and two side sections deployed respectively at opposite ends of the middle section. At least a portion of the side sections has a light guiding area. A light source module forms an irradiation area by the light guide structure, the microstructure of the light guiding area is configured to enable the light from the light guide to pass through the light injecting surface generating refraction, diffusion, or scattering, so as to reduce the generation of stray light, and improve the clarity of the beam contour.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2022
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Inventors: CHAO PAI LEE, CHENG CHIH LAI, CHUNG CHIANG PAN