Patents by Inventor Der-Min Yuan

Der-Min Yuan 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: 20240112707
    Abstract: A dynamic random access memory applied to an embedded display port includes a memory core unit, a peripheral circuit unit, and an input/output unit. The memory core unit is used for operating in a first predetermined voltage. The peripheral circuit unit is electrically connected to the memory core unit for operating in a second predetermined voltage, where the second predetermined voltage is lower than 1.1V. The input/output unit is electrically connected to the memory core unit and the peripheral circuit unit for operating in a third predetermined voltage, where the third predetermined voltage is lower than 1.1V.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Applicant: Etron Technology, Inc
    Inventors: Der-Min Yuan, Yen-An Chang, Wei-Ming Huang
  • Patent number: 11894098
    Abstract: A dynamic random access memory applied to an embedded display port includes a memory core unit, a peripheral circuit unit, and an input/output unit. The memory core unit is used for operating in a first predetermined voltage. The peripheral circuit unit is electrically connected to the memory core unit for operating in a second predetermined voltage, where the second predetermined voltage is lower than 1.1V. The input/output unit is electrically connected to the memory core unit and the peripheral circuit unit for operating in a third predetermined voltage, where the third predetermined voltage is lower than 1.1V.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: Etron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Der-Min Yuan, Yen-An Chang, Wei-Ming Huang
  • Publication number: 20210217451
    Abstract: A dynamic random access memory applied to an embedded display port includes a memory core unit, a peripheral circuit unit, and an input/output unit. The memory core unit is used for operating in a first predetermined voltage. The peripheral circuit unit is electrically connected to the memory core unit for operating in a second predetermined voltage, where the second predetermined voltage is lower than 1.1V. The input/output unit is electrically connected to the memory core unit and the peripheral circuit unit for operating in a third predetermined voltage, where the third predetermined voltage is lower than 1.1V.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2021
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Inventors: Der-Min Yuan, Yen-An Chang, Wei-Ming Huang
  • Patent number: 10998017
    Abstract: A dynamic random access memory applied to an embedded display port includes a memory core unit, a peripheral circuit unit, and an input/output unit. The memory core unit is used for operating in a first predetermined voltage. The peripheral circuit unit is electrically connected to the memory core unit for operating in a second predetermined voltage, where the second predetermined voltage is lower than 1.1V. The input/output unit is electrically connected to the memory core unit and the peripheral circuit unit for operating in a third predetermined voltage, where the third predetermined voltage is lower than 1.1V.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: Etron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Der-Min Yuan, Yen-An Chang, Wei-Ming Huang
  • Patent number: 10634713
    Abstract: A method for testing a semiconductor die is provided. The method includes the following steps: charging a die pad of the semiconductor die to a precharge level; stopping charging the die pad to detect a period of time required for a voltage level of the die pad to change from the precharge level to a reference level, and accordingly generating a detection result; and determining a leakage current of the die pad according to the detection result.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: Piecemakers Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Der-Min Yuan
  • Publication number: 20190257879
    Abstract: A method for testing a semiconductor die is provided. The method includes the following steps: charging a die pad of the semiconductor die to a precharge level; stopping charging the die pad to detect a period of time required for a voltage level of the die pad to change from the precharge level to a reference level, and accordingly generating a detection result; and determining a leakage current of the die pad according to the detection result.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2018
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Inventor: Der-Min Yuan
  • Publication number: 20190035440
    Abstract: A dynamic random access memory applied to an embedded display port includes a memory core unit, a peripheral circuit unit, and an input/output unit. The memory core unit is used for operating in a first predetermined voltage. The peripheral circuit unit is electrically connected to the memory core unit for operating in a second predetermined voltage, where the second predetermined voltage is lower than 1.1V. The input/output unit is electrically connected to the memory core unit and the peripheral circuit unit for operating in a third predetermined voltage, where the third predetermined voltage is lower than 1.1V.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2018
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Inventors: Der-Min Yuan, Yen-An Chang, Wei-Ming Huang
  • Patent number: 9310816
    Abstract: An immediate response low dropout regulation system includes a low dropout regulation unit, a tracking voltage generation unit, and a self-driving unit. The low dropout regulation unit is used for generating and outputting an inner output voltage according to a reference voltage. The tracking voltage generation unit is used for generating and outputting a tracking voltage according to the reference voltage. The self-driving unit is coupled to the low dropout regulation unit and the tracking voltage generation unit. When a voltage difference between the tracking voltage and the inner output voltage is greater than a constant times threshold voltage, the self-driving unit provides a compensation current to an output terminal of the low dropout regulation unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: Etron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Yen-An Chang, Kuang-Fu Teng, Der-Min Yuan
  • Patent number: 9019776
    Abstract: A memory access circuit includes a write data circuit and a first write switch circuit. The write data circuit is used for receiving double data rate data or single data rate data, and outputting odd term data and even term data of adjusted double data rate data or adjusted single data rate data. The first write switch circuit is used for outputting the odd term data of the adjusted double data rate data to an odd block of a memory and outputting the even term data of the adjusted double data rate data to an even block of the memory when the write data circuit receives the double data rate data, and outputting the adjusted single data rate data to the even block or the odd block of the memory when the write data circuit receives the single data rate data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Etron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Chih-Huei Hu, Chia-Wei Chang, Der-Min Yuan
  • Publication number: 20140025879
    Abstract: A dynamic random access memory applied to an embedded display port includes a memory core unit, a peripheral circuit unit, and an input/output unit. The memory core unit is used for operating in a first predetermined voltage. The peripheral circuit unit is electrically connected to the memory core unit for operating in a second predetermined voltage, where the second predetermined voltage is lower than 1.1V. The input/output unit is electrically connected to the memory core unit and the peripheral circuit unit for operating in a third predetermined voltage, where the third predetermined voltage is lower than 1.1V.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventors: Der-Min Yuan, Yen-An Chang, Wei-Ming Huang
  • Publication number: 20130234684
    Abstract: An immediate response low dropout regulation system includes a low dropout regulation unit, a tracking voltage generation unit, and a self-driving unit. The low dropout regulation unit is used for generating and outputting an inner output voltage according to a reference voltage. The tracking voltage generation unit is used for generating and outputting a tracking voltage according to the reference voltage. The self-driving unit is coupled to the low dropout regulation unit and the tracking voltage generation unit. When a voltage difference between the tracking voltage and the inner output voltage is greater than a constant times threshold voltage, the self-driving unit provides a compensation current to an output terminal of the low dropout regulation unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: Etron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Yen-An Chang, Kuang-Fu Teng, Der-Min Yuan
  • Patent number: 8432206
    Abstract: A delay lock loop system includes a timing controller, an OR gate, an input buffer, a pulse generator, and a delay lock loop. The timing controller is used for outputting an external enable signal periodically while a power saving signal is at a logic-low voltage, and being disabled according to a logic-high voltage of the power saving signal. The pulse generator is used for generating a pulse according to the positive edge of the power saving signal. The OR gate is coupled to the timing controller for receiving the power saving signal, the pulse, and the external enable signal, and outputting an enable signal according to the power saving signal and the external enable signal. The delay lock loop is coupled to the OR gate and the input buffer for enabling the delay lock loop again according to the enable signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Etron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Der-Min Yuan, Kuang-Fu Teng, Chun Shiah, Feng-Chia Chang
  • Publication number: 20130064018
    Abstract: A memory access circuit includes a write data circuit and a first write switch circuit. The write data circuit is used for receiving double data rate data or single data rate data, and outputting odd term data and even term data of adjusted double data rate data or adjusted single data rate data. The first write switch circuit is used for outputting the odd term data of the adjusted double data rate data to an odd block of a memory and outputting the even term data of the adjusted double data rate data to an even block of the memory when the write data circuit receives the double data rate data, and outputting the adjusted single data rate data to the even block or the odd block of the memory when the write data circuit receives the single data rate data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Inventors: Chih-Huei Hu, Chia-Wei Chang, Der-Min Yuan
  • Patent number: 8345500
    Abstract: A memory with disabling circuit includes a memory matrix and a disabling circuit. The memory matrix includes a data input/output end and an output enable end. The disabling circuit includes a fuse and an output end. When the fuse is not blown, the disabling circuit transmits the signal of the data input/output end to the output end according to the signal of the output enable end. When the fuse is blown, the disabling circuit generates a tri-state to the output end. Therefore, external circuits cannot perform actions of reading or writing to access the memory matrix.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Etron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Shih-Hsing Wang, Der-Min Yuan
  • Publication number: 20120256666
    Abstract: A delay lock loop system includes a timing controller, an OR gate, an input buffer, a pulse generator, and a delay lock loop. The timing controller is used for outputting an external enable signal periodically while a power saving signal is at a logic-low voltage, and being disabled according to a logic-high voltage of the power saving signal. The pulse generator is used for generating a pulse according to the positive edge of the power saving signal. The OR gate is coupled to the timing controller for receiving the power saving signal, the pulse, and the external enable signal, and outputting an enable signal according to the power saving signal and the external enable signal. The delay lock loop is coupled to the OR gate and the input buffer for enabling the delay lock loop again according to the enable signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Inventors: Der-Min Yuan, Kuang-Fu Teng, Chun Shiah, Feng-Chia Chang
  • Patent number: 8284628
    Abstract: A voltage regulator includes a first transistor, a second transistor, a third transistor, a feedback unit, a comparison unit, a first control unit and a second control unit. The first transistor is controlled by the feedback unit and the comparison unit, for stabilizing the voltage of the output node. When the first control unit turns on the second transistor, the voltage of the output node rises. When the first control unit turns off the second transistor, it triggers the second control unit turning on the third transistor, so the first transistor is turned on completely. Therefore, when the third transistor is turned off, the first transistor can be controlled by the feedback unit and the comparison unit for stabilizing the voltage of the output node.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: Etron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Chun-Ching Hsia, Yen-An Chang, Der-Min Yuan
  • Patent number: 8228751
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method of reducing current of a memory in a self-refreshing mode and a related memory. The memory includes a word line driver and a controller, and the word line driver includes a transistor. The transistor has a control terminal, a first terminal coupled to a word line, and a second terminal. The method includes: after the memory enters the self-refreshing mode: controlling a voltage difference between the control terminal and the second terminal to correspond to a first value during a self-refreshing operation period; and controlling a voltage difference between the control terminal and the second terminal to correspond to a second value smaller than the first value during a non self-refreshing operation period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Etron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Der-Min Yuan
  • Patent number: 8169228
    Abstract: A chip testing circuit is disclosed. The chip testing circuit uses a judging circuit to switch the connection of the data compressing circuit between data compressing base units which compresses 4 XIOs, so as to obtain testing data by one single interface circuit and to increase the testing throughput.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Etron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Der-Min Yuan, Yi-Hao Chang, Peng-Yu Chen
  • Patent number: 8154940
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method of reducing current of a memory in a self-refreshing mode and a related memory. The memory includes a word line driver and a controller, and the word line driver includes a transistor. The transistor has a control terminal, a first terminal coupled to a word line, and a second terminal. The method includes: after the memory enters the self-refreshing mode: controlling a voltage difference between the control terminal and the second terminal to correspond to a first value during a self-refreshing operation period; and controlling a voltage difference between the control terminal and the second terminal to correspond to a second value smaller than the first value during a non self-refreshing operation period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Etron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Der-Min Yuan
  • Publication number: 20120063254
    Abstract: A voltage regulator includes a first transistor, a second transistor, a third transistor, a feedback unit, a comparison unit, a first control unit and a second control unit. The first transistor is controlled by the feedback unit and the comparison unit, for stabilizing the voltage of the output node. When the first control unit turns on the second transistor, the voltage of the output node rises. When the first control unit turns off the second transistor, it triggers the second control unit turning on the third transistor, so the first transistor is turned on completely. Therefore, when the third transistor is turned off, the first transistor can be controlled by the feedback unit and the comparison unit for stabilizing the voltage of the output node.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Inventors: Chun-Ching Hsia, Yen-An Chang, Der-Min Yuan