Patents by Inventor Chih-Lin Chen

Chih-Lin Chen 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: 20240145540
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a first active region, a second active region and a dielectric wall. The second active region disposed adjacent to the first active region, and there is a first space between the first active region and the second active region. The dielectric wall is formed within the first space and has a first sidewall and a second sidewall opposite to the first sidewall. The first sidewall and the second sidewall opposite to the first sidewall continuously extend along a plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Shi Ning JU, Kuo-Cheng CHIANG, Guan-Lin CHEN, Jung-Chien CHENG, Chih-Hao WANG
  • Publication number: 20240124706
    Abstract: A liquid crystal polymer, composition, liquid crystal polymer film, laminated material and method of forming liquid crystal polymer film are provided. The liquid crystal polymer includes a first repeating unit, a second repeating unit, a third repeating unit, and a fourth repeating unit. The first repeating unit has a structure of Formula (I), the second repeating unit has a structure of Formula (II), the third repeating unit has a structure of Formula (III), and the fourth repeating unit has a structure of Formula (IV), a structure of Formula (V) or a structure of Formula (VI) wherein A1, A2, A3, Z1, R1, R2, R3 and Q are as defined in the specification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Yu-Lin CHU, Jen-Chun CHIU, Po- Hsien HO, Yu-Min HAN, Meng-Hsin CHEN, Chih-Hsiang LIN
  • Patent number: 11942513
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a semiconductor structure, including a substrate having a front surface, a first semiconductor layer proximal to the front surface, a second semiconductor layer over the first semiconductor layer, a gate having a portion between the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer, a spacer between the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer, contacting the gate, and a source/drain (S/D) region, wherein the S/D region is in direct contact with a bottom surface of the second semiconductor layer, and the spacer has an upper surface interfacing with the second semiconductor layer, the upper surface including a first section proximal to the S/D region, a second section proximal to the gate, and a third section between the first section and the second section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.
    Inventors: Guan-Lin Chen, Kuo-Cheng Chiang, Chih-Hao Wang, Shi Ning Ju, Jui-Chien Huang
  • Patent number: 11942478
    Abstract: A semiconductor device structure, along with methods of forming such, are described. The structure includes a first source/drain epitaxial feature, a second source/drain epitaxial feature disposed adjacent the first source/drain epitaxial feature, a first dielectric layer disposed between the first source/drain epitaxial feature and the second source/drain epitaxial feature, a first dielectric spacer disposed under the first dielectric layer, and a second dielectric layer disposed under the first dielectric layer and in contact with the first dielectric spacer. The second dielectric layer and the first dielectric spacer include different materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Jui-Chien Huang, Kuo-Cheng Chiang, Chih-Hao Wang, Shi Ning Ju, Guan-Lin Chen
  • Publication number: 20240096942
    Abstract: Semiconductor structures and the manufacturing method thereof are disclosed. An exemplary semiconductor structure according to the present disclosure includes a substrate having a p-type well or an n-type well, a first base portion over the p-type well, a second base portion over the n-type well, a first plurality of channel members over the first base portion, a second plurality of channel members over the second base portion, an isolation feature disposed between the first base portion and the second base portion, and a deep isolation structure in the substrate disposed below the isolation feature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Jung-Chien Cheng, Kuo-Cheng Chiang, Shi Ning Ju, Guan-Lin Chen, Chih-Hao Wang, Kuan-Lun Cheng
  • Publication number: 20240088001
    Abstract: A semiconductor device package includes a carrier, an electronic component, a connection element and an encapsulant. The electronic component is disposed on a surface of the carrier. The connection element is disposed on the surface and adjacent to an edge of the carrier. The encapsulant is disposed on the surface of the carrier. A portion of the connection element is exposed from an upper surface and an edge of the encapsulant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Applicant: Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Cheng-Lin HO, Chih-Cheng LEE, Chun Chen CHEN, Cheng Yuan CHEN
  • 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: 11920778
    Abstract: A ventilation fan includes a housing having an opening, a grille structure positioned to cover the opening, a fan module provided in the housing and a function module. The grille structure includes a base defining an outlet, and a grille support spaced apart from the base and connected by the connecting columns A radial inlet is formed between the base and the grille support is in communication with the outlet. The base includes a holder having a holding opening axially downward and faced away from the housing. The function module is disposed within the holder through the holding opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Yu-Hsiang Huang, Yen-Lin Chen, Chih-Hua Lin
  • Publication number: 20240065765
    Abstract: A method of orthopedic treatment includes steps of: by using a computer aided design (CAD) tool based on profile data that is related to a to-be-treated part of a bone of a patient, obtaining a model of a preliminary instrument that substantially fits the to-be-treated part; by using the CAD tool, obtaining a model of a patient specific instrument (PSI) based on the model of the preliminary instrument; producing the PSI based on the model of the PSI, the PSI being adjustable; performing medical operation on the to-be-treated part, and then attaching the PSI to the to-be-treated part; after attaching the PSI to the to-be-treated part, adjusting the PSI such that the PSI is adapted to real conditions of the to-be-treated part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Alvin Chao-Yu CHEN, Yi-Sheng CHAN, Chi-Pin HSU, Shang-Chih LIN, Chin-Ju WU, Jeng-Ywan JENG
  • Publication number: 20230299052
    Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a first semiconductor wafer, a second semiconductor wafer, a first interconnect structure, a first through substrate via, and an under bump metallurgy (UBM) layer. The first semiconductor wafer has a first side of the first semiconductor wafer. The second semiconductor wafer is coupled to the first semiconductor wafer, and is over the first semiconductor wafer. The second semiconductor wafer has a first device in a first side of the second semiconductor wafer. The first interconnect structure is on a second side of the first semiconductor wafer opposite from the first side of the first semiconductor wafer. The first interconnect structure includes an inductor below the first semiconductor wafer. The first through substrate via extends through the first semiconductor wafer. The first through substrate via electrically couples the inductor to at least the first device. The UBM layer is on a surface of the first interconnect structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2023
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventors: Chih-Lin CHEN, Hui-Yu LEE, Fong-Yuan CHANG, Po-Hsiang HUANG, Chin-Chou LIU
  • Patent number: 11658157
    Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a first semiconductor wafer, a second semiconductor wafer, a first interconnect structure, an inductor, and a through substrate via. The first semiconductor wafer has a first device in a first side of the first semiconductor wafer. The second semiconductor wafer is over the first semiconductor wafer. The first interconnect structure is on a second side of the first semiconductor wafer opposite from the first side of the first semiconductor wafer. The inductor is below the first semiconductor wafer, and at least a portion of the inductor is within the first interconnect structure. The through substrate via extends through the first semiconductor wafer. The inductor is coupled to at least the first device by at least the through substrate via.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Chih-Lin Chen, Hui-Yu Lee, Fong-Yuan Chang, Po-Hsiang Huang, Chin-Chou Liu
  • Patent number: 11562926
    Abstract: A method of forming a package structure includes: forming an inductor comprising a through-via over a carrier; placing a semiconductor device over the carrier; molding the semiconductor device and the through-via in a molding material; and forming a first redistribution layer on the molding material, wherein the inductor and the semiconductor device are electrically connected by the first redistribution layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chih-Lin Chen, Chung-Hao Tsai, Jeng-Shien Hsieh, Chuei-Tang Wang, Chen-Hua Yu, Chih-Yuan Chang
  • Publication number: 20210305213
    Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a first semiconductor wafer, a second semiconductor wafer, a first interconnect structure, an inductor, and a through substrate via. The first semiconductor wafer has a first device in a first side of the first semiconductor wafer. The second semiconductor wafer is over the first semiconductor wafer. The first interconnect structure is on a second side of the first semiconductor wafer opposite from the first side of the first semiconductor wafer. The inductor is below the first semiconductor wafer, and at least a portion of the inductor is within the first interconnect structure. The through substrate via extends through the first semiconductor wafer. The inductor is coupled to at least the first device by at least the through substrate via.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2021
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Inventors: Chih-Lin CHEN, Hui-Yu LEE, Fong-Yuan CHANG, Po-Hsiang HUANG, Chin-Chou LIU
  • Patent number: 11075136
    Abstract: A method of transferring heat in a package includes conducting heat from a first device to a second device by a low thermal resistance substrate path in a chip layer of the package, conducting heat from an integrated circuit (IC) to a first package layer of the package, conducting heat from the first package layer of the package to at least a first set of through-vias positioned in the chip layer, and conducting heat from the first set of through-vias to a surface of a second package layer opposite the chip layer. The first device and the second device is part of the IC chip. The first package layer is adjacent to the chip layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Ying-Chih Hsu, Alan Roth, Chuei-Tang Wang, Chih-Yuan Chang, Eric Soenen, Chih-Lin Chen
  • Patent number: 11043473
    Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a first and second semiconductor wafer, a bonding layer, a first and second interconnect structure, an inductor, and a through substrate via. The first semiconductor wafer has a first device in a first side of the first semiconductor wafer. The second semiconductor wafer is over the first semiconductor wafer. The bonding layer is between the first and the second semiconductor wafer. The first interconnect structure is on a second side of the first semiconductor wafer. The inductor is below the first semiconductor wafer. At least a portion of the inductor is within the first interconnect structure. The second interconnect structure is on the first side of the first semiconductor wafer. The through substrate via extends through the first semiconductor wafer. The inductor is coupled to at least the first device by the second interconnect structure and the through substrate via.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Chih-Lin Chen, Chin-Chou Liu, Fong-Yuan Chang, Hui-Yu Lee, Po-Hsiang Huang
  • Publication number: 20200402847
    Abstract: A method of forming a package structure includes: forming an inductor comprising a through-via over a carrier; placing a semiconductor device over the carrier; molding the semiconductor device and the through-via in a molding material; and forming a first redistribution layer on the molding material, wherein the inductor and the semiconductor device are electrically connected by the first redistribution layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chih-Lin CHEN, Chung-Hao TSAI, Jeng-Shien HSIEH, Chuei-Tang WANG, Chen-Hua YU, Chih-Yuan CHANG
  • Patent number: 10763164
    Abstract: A package structure includes a first redistribution layer, a molding material, a semiconductor device and an inductor. The molding material is located on the first redistribution layer. The semiconductor device is molded in the molding material. The inductor penetrates through the molding material and electrically connected to the semiconductor device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chih-Lin Chen, Chung-Hao Tsai, Jeng-Shien Hsieh, Chuei-Tang Wang, Chen-Hua Yu, Chih-Yuan Chang
  • Publication number: 20200176349
    Abstract: A method of transferring heat in a package includes conducting heat from a first device to a second device by a low thermal resistance substrate path in a chip layer of the package, conducting heat from an integrated circuit (IC) to a first package layer of the package, conducting heat from the first package layer of the package to at least a first set of through-vias positioned in the chip layer, and conducting heat from the first set of through-vias to a surface of a second package layer opposite the chip layer. The first device and the second device is part of the IC chip. The first package layer is adjacent to the chip layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2020
    Publication date: June 4, 2020
    Inventors: Ying-Chih HSU, Alan ROTH, Chuei-Tang WANG, Chih-Yuan CHANG, Eric SOENEN, Chih-Lin CHEN
  • Publication number: 20200126952
    Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a first and second semiconductor wafer, a bonding layer, a first and second interconnect structure, an inductor, and a through substrate via. The first semiconductor wafer has a first device in a first side of the first semiconductor wafer. The second semiconductor wafer is over the first semiconductor wafer. The bonding layer is between the first and the second semiconductor wafer. The first interconnect structure is on a second side of the first semiconductor wafer. The inductor is below the first semiconductor wafer. At least a portion of the inductor is within the first interconnect structure. The second interconnect structure is on the first side of the first semiconductor wafer. The through substrate via extends through the first semiconductor wafer. The inductor is coupled to at least the first device by the second interconnect structure and the through substrate via.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Inventors: Chih-Lin CHEN, Chin-Chou LIU, Fong-Yuan CHANG, Hui-Yu LEE, Po-Hsiang HUANG
  • Patent number: 10559517
    Abstract: An integrated circuit (IC) package structure includes an electrical signal path, a low thermal resistance path and a substrate that includes a first device and a second device. The first device and the second device are part of an IC chip. The electrical signal path is from the first device to a top surface of the IC chip. The low thermal resistance path extends from the second device to the top surface of the IC chip. The low thermal resistance path is electrically isolated from the electrical signal path. The second device is thermally coupled to the first device by a low thermal resistance substrate path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Ying-Chih Hsu, Alan Roth, Chuei-Tang Wang, Chih-Yuan Chang, Eric Soenen, Chih-Lin Chen