Patents by Inventor Chih-Ming Tzeng

Chih-Ming Tzeng 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: 20240096867
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure is provided and includes a first gate structure, a second gate structure, and at least one local interconnect that extend continuously across a non-active region from a first active region to a second active region. The semiconductor structure further includes a first separation spacer disposed on the first gate structure and first vias on the first gate structure. The first vias are arranged on opposite sides of the first separation spacer are isolated from each other and apart from the first separation spacer by different distances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Charles Chew-Yuen YOUNG, Chih-Liang CHEN, Chih-Ming LAI, Jiann-Tyng TZENG, Shun-Li CHEN, Kam-Tou SIO, Shih-Wei PENG, Chun-Kuang CHEN, Ru-Gun LIU
  • Patent number: 11935825
    Abstract: An IC structure includes a fin structure, a contact overlying the fin structure along a first direction, and an isolation layer between the contact and the fin structure. The isolation layer is adjacent to a portion of the contact along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Kam-Tou Sio, Cheng-Chi Chuang, Chih-Ming Lai, Jiann-Tyng Tzeng, Wei-Cheng Lin, Lipen Yuan
  • Patent number: 11916077
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes an apparatus with a local interconnect structure. The apparatus can include a first transistor, a second transistor, a first interconnect structure, a second interconnect structure, and a third interconnect structure. The local interconnect structure can be coupled to gate terminals of the first and second transistors and routed at a same interconnect level as reference metal lines coupled to ground and a power supply voltage. The first interconnect structure can be coupled to a source/drain terminal of the first transistor and routed above the local interconnect structure. The second interconnect structure can be coupled to a source/drain terminal of the second transistor and routed above the local interconnect structure. The third interconnect structure can be routed above the local interconnect structure and at a same interconnect level as the first and second interconnect structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chih-Liang Chen, Cheng-Chi Chuang, Chih-Ming Lai, Chia-Tien Wu, Charles Chew-Yuen Young, Hui-Ting Yang, Jiann-Tyng Tzeng, Ru-Gun Liu, Wei-Cheng Lin, Lei-Chun Chou, Wei-An Lai
  • Patent number: 10672677
    Abstract: A semiconductor package structure is provided. The semiconductor package structure includes a semiconductor chip, a guard ring, a gel layer, and a first lead frame. The guard ring is disposed on the semiconductor chip, and the gel layer is disposed on the guard ring. The first lead frame is electrically connected to the semiconductor chip, and the gel layer is located between the guard ring and the first lead frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignees: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE, WIN-HOUSE ELECTRONIC CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jing-Yao Chang, Tao-Chih Chang, Kuo-Shu Kao, Fang-Jun Leu, Hsin-Han Lin, Chih-Ming Tzeng, Hsiao-Ming Chang, Chih-Ming Shen
  • Patent number: 10288696
    Abstract: An intelligent diagnosis system for a power module. The system includes a power module, a hardware checking module and a diagnostic module. The power module has a temperature sensing element for obtaining a temperature difference between a starting minimum temperature and a current temperature. The hardware checking module has a current sensing element, a voltage sensing element and a magnetic coupling closed loop detection element for obtaining the current, the output voltage and the input voltage of the power module, and the hardware loop status, respectively. The diagnostic module calculates the number of cycles that have been operated, a measured impedance and an instantaneous power based on those measurement results, and calculating a risk index based on the number of cycles that have been operated, the temperature difference, the measured impedance, the instantaneous power and the hardware loop status, thereby determining the accumulation of the abnormality index record.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Chih-Chung Chiu, Chih-Ming Tzeng, Li-Ling Liao, Yu-Lin Chao, Chih-Ming Shen, Ming-Kaan Liang, Chun-Kai Liu, Ming-Ji Dai
  • Publication number: 20180261519
    Abstract: A semiconductor package structure is provided. The semiconductor package structure includes a semiconductor chip, a guard ring, a gel layer, and a first lead frame. The guard ring is disposed on the semiconductor chip, and the gel layer is disposed on the guard ring. The first lead frame is electrically connected to the semiconductor chip, and the gel layer is located between the guard ring and the first lead frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Applicants: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE, Win-House Electronic Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jing-Yao CHANG, Tao-Chih CHANG, Kuo-Shu KAO, Fang-Jun LEU, Hsin-Han LIN, Chih-Ming TZENG, Hsiao-Ming CHANG, Chih-Ming SHEN
  • Publication number: 20180136287
    Abstract: An intelligent diagnosis system for a power module. The system includes a power module, a hardware checking module and a diagnostic module. The power module has a temperature sensing element for obtaining a temperature difference between a starting minimum temperature and a current temperature. The hardware checking module has a current sensing element, a voltage sensing element and a magnetic coupling closed loop detection element for obtaining the current, the output voltage and the input voltage of the power module, and the hardware loop status, respectively. The diagnostic module calculates the number of cycles that have been operated, a measured impedance and an instantaneous power based on those measurement results, and calculating a risk index based on the number of cycles that have been operated, the temperature difference, the measured impedance, the instantaneous power and the hardware loop status, thereby determining the accumulation of the abnormality index record.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2016
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Inventors: Chih-Chung CHIU, Chih-Ming TZENG, Li-Ling LIAO, Yu-Lin CHAO, Chih-Ming SHEN, Ming-Kaan LIANG, Chun-Kai LIU, Ming-Ji DAI
  • Publication number: 20170084521
    Abstract: A semiconductor package structure is provided. The semiconductor package structure includes a semiconductor chip, a guard ring, a gel layer, and a first lead frame. The guard ring is disposed on the semiconductor chip, and the gel layer is disposed on the guard ring. The first lead frame is electrically connected to the semiconductor chip, and the gel layer is located between the guard ring and the first lead frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Applicants: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE, Win-House Electronic Co.,Ltd.
    Inventors: Jing-Yao CHANG, Tao-Chih CHANG, Kuo-Shu KAO, Fang-Jun LEU, Hsin-Han LIN, Chih-Ming TZENG, Hsiao-Ming CHANG, Chih-Ming SHEN
  • Patent number: 9601474
    Abstract: A wafer-leveled chip packaging method, comprising the steps of: providing a wafer; attaching at least one first chip to the wafer; forming a first insulating layer on the wafer; forming a plurality of first conductive vias penetrating the first insulating layer, wherein parts of the first conductive vias are electrically connected with the first chip; forming a conductive pattern layer on the surface of the first insulating layer wherein the conductive pattern layer is electrically connected with the first conductive vias; forming a plurality of through holes penetrating the wafer; filling a second insulating layer in the through holes; and forming a plurality of second conductive vias in the second insulating layer, wherein the second conductive vias are electrically connected with the first conductive vias.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: Invensas Corporation
    Inventors: Shou-Lung Chen, Ching-Wen Hsaio, Yu-Hua Chen, Jeng-Dar Ko, Chih-Ming Tzeng, Jyh-Rong Lin, Shan-Pu Yu
  • Publication number: 20150364457
    Abstract: A wafer-leveled chip packaging method, comprising the steps of: providing a wafer; attaching at least one first chip to the wafer; forming a first insulating layer on the wafer; forming a plurality of first conductive vias penetrating the first insulating layer, wherein parts of the first conductive vias are electrically connected with the first chip; forming a conductive pattern layer on the surface of the first insulating layer wherein the conductive pattern layer is electrically connected with the first conductive vias; forming a plurality of through holes penetrating the wafer; filling a second insulating layer in the through holes; and forming a plurality of second conductive vias in the second insulating layer, wherein the second conductive vias are electrically connected with the first conductive vias.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2015
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Applicant: Invensas Corporation
    Inventors: Shou-Lung Chen, Ching-Wen Hsaio, Yu-Hua Chen, Jeng-Dar Ko, Chih-Ming Tzeng, Jyh-Rong Lin, Shan-Pu Yu
  • Patent number: 9059181
    Abstract: A wafer-leveled chip packaging method, comprising the steps of: providing a wafer; attaching at least one first chip to the wafer; forming a first insulating layer on the wafer; forming a plurality of first conductive vias penetrating the first insulating layer, wherein parts of the first conductive vias are electrically connected with the first chip; forming a conductive pattern layer on the surface of the first insulating layer wherein the conductive pattern layer is electrically connected with the first conductive vias; forming a plurality of through holes penetrating the wafer; filling a second insulating layer in the through holes; and forming a plurality of second conductive vias in the second insulating layer, wherein the second conductive vias are electrically connected with the first conductive vias.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignee: Invensas Corporation
    Inventors: Shou-Lung Chen, Ching-Wen Hsaio, Yu-Hua Chen, Jeng-Dar Ko, Chih-Ming Tzeng, Jyh-Rong Lin, Shan-Pu Yu
  • Publication number: 20140217587
    Abstract: A wafer-leveled chip packaging method, comprising the steps of: providing a wafer; attaching at least one first chip to the wafer; forming a first insulating layer on the wafer; forming a plurality of first conductive vias penetrating the first insulating layer, wherein parts of the first conductive vias are electrically connected with the first chip; forming a conductive pattern layer on the surface of the first insulating layer wherein the conductive pattern layer is electrically connected with the first conductive vias; forming a plurality of through holes penetrating the wafer; filling a second insulating layer in the through holes; and forming a plurality of second conductive vias in the second insulating layer, wherein the second conductive vias are electrically connected with the first conductive vias.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: Invensas Corporation
    Inventors: Shou-Lung Chen, Ching-Wen Hsaio, Yu-Hua Chen, Jeng-Dar Ko, Chih-Ming Tzeng, Jyh-Rong Lin, Shan-Pu Yu
  • Patent number: 8587091
    Abstract: A wafer-leveled chip packaging method, comprising the steps of: providing a wafer; attaching at least one first chip to the wafer; forming a first insulating layer on the wafer; forming a plurality of first conductive vias penetrating the first insulating layer, wherein parts of the first conductive vias are electrically connected with the first chip; forming a conductive pattern layer on the surface of the first insulating layer wherein the conductive pattern layer is electrically connected with the first conductive vias; forming a plurality of through holes penetrating the wafer; filling a second insulating layer in the through holes; and forming a plurality of second conductive vias in the second insulating layer, wherein the second conductive vias are electrically connected with the first conductive vias.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Invensas Corporation
    Inventors: Shou-Lung Chen, Ching-Wen Hsiao, Yu-Hua Chen, Jeng-Dar Ko, Chih-Ming Tzeng, Jyh-Rong Lin, Shan-Pu Yu
  • Patent number: 8314482
    Abstract: This invention relates to a wafer-leveled chip packaging method, comprising the steps of: providing a wafer; attaching at least one first chip to the wafer; forming a first insulating layer on the wafer; forming a plurality of first conductive vias penetrating the first insulating layer, wherein parts of the first conductive vias are electrically connected with the first chip; forming a conductive pattern layer on the surface of the first insulating layer wherein the conductive pattern layer is electrically connected with the first conductive vias; forming a plurality of through holes penetrating the wafer; filling a second insulating layer in the through holes; and forming a plurality of second conductive vias in the second insulating layer, wherein the second conductive vias are electrically connected with the first conductive vias.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: Invensas Corporation
    Inventors: Shou-Lung Chen, Ching-Wen Hsiao, Yu-Hua Chen, Jeng-Dar Ko, Chih-Ming Tzeng, Jyh-Rong Lin, Shan-Pu Yu
  • Publication number: 20120267765
    Abstract: A wafer-leveled chip packaging method, comprising the steps of: providing a wafer; attaching at least one first chip to the wafer; forming a first insulating layer on the wafer; forming a plurality of first conductive vias penetrating the first insulating layer, wherein parts of the first conductive vias are electrically connected with the first chip; forming a conductive pattern layer on the surface of the first insulating layer wherein the conductive pattern layer is electrically connected with the first conductive vias; forming a plurality of through holes penetrating the wafer; filling a second insulating layer in the through holes; and forming a plurality of second conductive vias in the second insulating layer, wherein the second conductive vias are electrically connected with the first conductive vias.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Shou-Lung CHEN, Ching-Wen Hsiao, Yu-Hua Chen, Jeng-Dar Ko, Chih-Ming Tzeng, Jyh-Rong Lin, Shan-Pu Yu
  • Patent number: 7528009
    Abstract: This invention relates to a wafer-leveled chip packaging method, comprising the steps of: providing a wafer; attaching at least one first chip to the wafer; forming a first insulating layer on the wafer; forming a plurality of first conductive vias penetrating the first insulating layer, wherein parts of the first conductive vias are electrically connected with the first chip; forming a conductive pattern layer on the surface of the first insulating layer wherein the conductive pattern layer is electrically connected with the first conductive vias; forming a plurality of through holes penetrating the wafer; filling a second insulating layer in the through holes; and forming a plurality of second conductive vias in the second insulating layer, wherein the second conductive vias are electrically connected with the first conductive vias.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Shou-Lung Chen, Ching-Wen Hsiao, Yu-Hua Chen, Jeng-Dar Ko, Chih-Ming Tzeng, Jyh-Rong Lin, Shan-Pu Yu
  • Publication number: 20080029870
    Abstract: This invention relates to a wafer-leveled chip packaging method, comprising the steps of: providing a wafer; attaching at least one first chip to the wafer; forming a first insulating layer on the wafer; forming a plurality of first conductive vias penetrating the first insulating layer, wherein parts of the first conductive vias are electrically connected with the first chip; forming a conductive pattern layer on the surface of the first insulating layer wherein the conductive pattern layer is electrically connected with the first conductive vias; forming a plurality of through holes penetrating the wafer; filling a second insulating layer in the through holes; and forming a plurality of second conductive vias in the second insulating layer, wherein the second conductive vias are electrically connected with the first conductive vias.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2007
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Applicant: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Shou-Lung Chen, Ching-Wen Hsiao, Yu-Hua Chen, Jeng-Dar Ko, Chih-Ming Tzeng, Jyh-Rong Lin, Shan-Pu Yu
  • Patent number: 7294920
    Abstract: This invention relates to a wafer-leveled chip packaging method, comprising the steps of: providing a wafer; attaching at least one first chip to the wafer; forming a first insulating layer on the wafer; forming a plurality of first conductive vias penetrating the first insulating layer, wherein parts of the first conductive vias are electrically connected with the first chip; forming a conductive pattern layer on the surface of the first insulating layer wherein the conductive pattern layer is electrically connected with the first conductive vias; forming a plurality of through holes penetrating the wafer; filling a second insulating layer in the through holes; and forming a plurality of second conductive vias in the second insulating layer, wherein the second conductive vias are electrically connected with the first conductive vias.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2007
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Shou-Lung Chen, Ching-Wen Hsiao, Yu-Hua Chen, Jeng-Dar Ko, Chih-Ming Tzeng, Jyh-Rong Lin, Shan-Pu Yu
  • Publication number: 20070197018
    Abstract: This invention relates to a wafer-leveled chip packaging method, comprising the steps of: providing a wafer; attaching at least one first chip to the wafer; forming a first insulating layer on the wafer; forming a plurality of first conductive vias penetrating the first insulating layer, wherein parts of the first conductive vias are electrically connected with the first chip; forming a conductive pattern layer on the surface of the first insulating layer wherein the conductive pattern layer is electrically connected with the first conductive vias; forming a plurality of through holes penetrating the wafer; filling a second insulating layer in the through holes; and forming a plurality of second conductive vias in the second insulating layer, wherein the second conductive vias are electrically connected with the first conductive vias.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2007
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Applicant: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Shou-Lung Chen, Ching-Wen Hsiao, Yu-Hua Chen, Jeng-Dar Ko, Chih-Ming Tzeng, Jyh-Rong Lin, Shan-Pu Yu
  • Publication number: 20060019484
    Abstract: This invention relates to a wafer-leveled chip packaging method, comprising the steps of: providing a wafer; attaching at least one first chip to the wafer; forming a first insulating layer on the wafer; forming a plurality of first conductive vias penetrating the first insulating layer, wherein parts of the first conductive vias are electrically connected with the first chip; forming a conductive pattern layer on the surface of the first insulating layer wherein the conductive pattern layer is electrically connected with the first conductive vias; forming a plurality of through holes penetrating the wafer; filling a second insulating layer in the through holes; and forming a plurality of second conductive vias in the second insulating layer, wherein the second conductive vias are electrically connected with the first conductive vias.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2005
    Publication date: January 26, 2006
    Applicant: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Shou-Lung Chen, Ching-Wen Hsiao, Yu-Hua Chen, Jeng-Dar Ko, Chih-Ming Tzeng, Jyh-Rong Lin, Shan-Pu Yu