Patents by Inventor Feng Lung Lin

Feng Lung Lin 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).

  • Patent number: 11936198
    Abstract: A wireless device is provided and includes a substrate, a first coil and a second coil. The first coil is configured to be wound around a first axis, and the first coil is disposed on the substrate and is configured to operate in a wireless charging mode. The second coil is disposed on the substrate and configured to operate in a wireless communication mode. The wires of the second coil partially overlap the wires of the first coil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: TDK TAIWAN CORP.
    Inventors: Feng-Lung Chien, Hsiang-Hui Hsu, Chien-Hung Lin
  • Patent number: 10747938
    Abstract: An integrated circuit (IC) manufacturing method includes receiving an IC design layout having IC regions separate from each other. Each of the IC regions includes an initial IC pattern that is substantially identical among the IC regions. The method further includes identifying a group of IC regions from the IC regions. All IC regions in the group have a substantially same location effect, which is introduced by global locations of the IC regions on the IC design layout. The method further includes performing a correction process to a first IC region in the group, modifying the initial IC pattern in the first IC region into a first corrected IC pattern. The correction process includes using a computer program to correct location effect. The method further includes replacing the initial IC pattern in a second IC region in the group with the first corrected IC pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Hung-Chun Wang, Ching-Hsu Chang, Chun-Hung Wu, Cheng Kun Tsai, Feng-Ju Chang, Feng-Lung Lin, Ming-Hsuan Wu, Ping-Chieh Wu, Ru-Gun Liu, Wen-Chun Huang, Wen-Hao Liu
  • Publication number: 20190340330
    Abstract: An integrated circuit (IC) manufacturing method includes receiving an IC design layout having IC regions separate from each other. Each of the IC regions includes an initial IC pattern that is substantially identical among the IC regions. The method further includes identifying a group of IC regions from the IC regions. All IC regions in the group have a substantially same location effect, which is introduced by global locations of the IC regions on the IC design layout. The method further includes performing a correction process to a first IC region in the group, modifying the initial IC pattern in the first IC region into a first corrected IC pattern. The correction process includes using a computer program to correct location effect. The method further includes replacing the initial IC pattern in a second IC region in the group with the first corrected IC pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2019
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Inventors: Hung-Chun Wang, Ching-Hsu Chang, Chun-Hung Wu, Cheng Kun Tsai, Feng-Ju Chang, Feng-Lung Lin, Ming-Hsuan WU, Ping-Chieh Wu, Ru-Gun Liu, Wen-Chun Huang, Wen-Hao Liu
  • Patent number: 10360339
    Abstract: Provided is an integrated circuit (IC) manufacturing method. The method includes receiving an IC design layout, wherein the IC design layout includes multiple IC regions and each of the IC regions includes an initial IC pattern. The method further includes performing a correction process to a first IC region, thereby modifying the initial IC pattern in the first IC region to result in a first corrected IC pattern in the first IC region, wherein the correction process includes location effect correction. The method further includes replacing the initial IC pattern in a second IC region with the first corrected IC pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Hung-Chun Wang, Ching-Hsu Chang, Chun-Hung Wu, Cheng Kun Tsai, Feng-Ju Chang, Feng-Lung Lin, Ming-Hsuan Wu, Ping-Chieh Wu, Ru-Gun Liu, Wen-Chun Huang, Wen-Hao Liu
  • Publication number: 20160162627
    Abstract: Provided is an integrated circuit (IC) manufacturing method. The method includes receiving an IC design layout, wherein the IC design layout includes multiple IC regions and each of the IC regions includes an initial IC pattern. The method further includes performing a correction process to a first IC region, thereby modifying the initial IC pattern in the first IC region to result in a first corrected IC pattern in the first IC region, wherein the correction process includes location effect correction. The method further includes replacing the initial IC pattern in a second IC region with the first corrected IC pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2016
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: Hung-Chun Wang, Ching-Hsu Chang, Chun-Hung Wu, Cheng Kun Tsai, Feng-Ju Chang, Feng-Lung Lin, Ming-Hsuan WU, Ping-Chieh Wu, Ru-Gun Liu, Wen-Chun Huang, Wen-Hao Liu
  • Patent number: 9262578
    Abstract: Provided is an integrated circuit (IC) manufacturing method. The method includes receiving a design layout of an IC, wherein the design layout includes a plurality of non-overlapping IC regions and each of the IC regions includes a same initial IC pattern. The method further includes dividing the IC regions into a plurality of groups based on a location effect analysis such that all IC regions in a respective one of the groups are to have substantially same location effect. The method further includes performing a correction to one IC region in each of the groups using a correction model that includes location effect; and copying the corrected IC region to other IC regions in the respective group. The method further includes storing the corrected IC design layout in a tangible computer-readable medium for use by a further IC process stage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Hung-Chun Wang, Ching-Hsu Chang, Feng-Ju Chang, Chun-Hung Wu, Ping-Chieh Wu, Wen-Hao Liu, Ming-Hsuan Wu, Feng-Lung Lin, Cheng Kun Tsai, Wen-Chun Huang, Ru-Gun Liu
  • Publication number: 20150310158
    Abstract: Provided is an integrated circuit (IC) manufacturing method. The method includes receiving a design layout of an IC, wherein the design layout includes a plurality of non-overlapping IC regions and each of the IC regions includes a same initial IC pattern. The method further includes dividing the IC regions into a plurality of groups based on a location effect analysis such that all IC regions in a respective one of the groups are to have substantially same location effect. The method further includes performing a correction to one IC region in each of the groups using a correction model that includes location effect; and copying the corrected IC region to other IC regions in the respective group. The method further includes storing the corrected IC design layout in a tangible computer-readable medium for use by a further IC process stage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2014
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Hung-Chun Wang, Ching-Hsu Chang, Feng-Ju Chang, Chun-Hung Wu, Ping-Chieh Wu, Wen-Hao Liu, Ming-Hsuan Wu, Feng-Lung Lin, Cheng Kun Tsai, Wen-Chun Huang, Ru-Gun Liu
  • Patent number: 8202681
    Abstract: A hybrid mask set for exposing a plurality of layers on a semiconductor substrate to create an integrated circuit device is disclosed. The hybrid mask set includes a first group of one or more multi-layer masks (MLMs) for a first subset of the plurality of layers. Each MLM includes a plurality of different images for different layers, the images being separated by a relatively wide image spacer. The hybrid mask set also includes a first group of one or more production-ready masks for a second subset of the plurality of layers. Each production-ready mask includes a plurality of similar images for a common layer, each image being separated by a relatively narrow scribe street.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Feng-Lung Lin, Kuan-Liang Wu, Che-Rong Liang, Fei-Gwo Tsai
  • Publication number: 20110281208
    Abstract: A hybrid mask set for exposing a plurality of layers on a semiconductor substrate to create an integrated circuit device is disclosed. The hybrid mask set includes a first group of one or more multi-layer masks (MLMs) for a first subset of the plurality of layers. Each MLM includes a plurality of different images for different layers, the images being separated by a relatively wide image spacer. The hybrid mask set also includes a first group of one or more production-ready masks for a second subset of the plurality of layers. Each production-ready mask includes a plurality of similar images for a common layer, each image being separated by a relatively narrow scribe street.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Feng-Lung Lin, Kuan-Liang Wu, Fei-Gwo Tsai, Che-Rong Liang
  • Patent number: 8007966
    Abstract: A method of fabricating a mask set is provided. The method includes providing mask data associated with a plurality of mask layers. The mask data includes a first pattern associated with a first technology node and a second pattern associated with a second technology node. The method continues with determining to form a multi-technology node mask (MTM) for a first mask layer of the plurality of mask layers. The MTM for the first mask layer is formed, which includes features associated with the first pattern and features associated with the second pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Feng Lung Lin, Kuan Liang Wu, Fei-Gwo Tsai, Che-Rong Liang
  • Patent number: 8003281
    Abstract: A hybrid mask set for exposing a plurality of layers on a semiconductor substrate to create an integrated circuit device is disclosed. The hybrid mask set includes a first group of one or more multi-layer masks (MLMs) for a first subset of the plurality of layers. Each MLM includes a plurality of different images for different layers, the images being separated by a relatively wide image spacer. The hybrid mask set also includes a first group of one or more production-ready masks for a second subset of the plurality of layers. Each production-ready mask includes a plurality of similar images for a common layer, each image being separated by a relatively narrow scribe street.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd
    Inventors: Feng-Lung Lin, Kuan-Liang Wu, Che-Rong Liang, Fei-Gwo Tsai
  • Publication number: 20110113389
    Abstract: A method of fabricating a mask set is provided. The method includes providing mask data associated with a plurality of mask layers. The mask data includes a first pattern associated with a first technology node and a second pattern associated with a second technology node. The method continues with determining to form a multi-technology node mask (MTM) for a first mask layer of the plurality of mask layers. The MTM for the first mask layer is formed, which includes features associated with the first pattern and features associated with the second pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2011
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Feng Lung Lin, Kuan Liang Wu, Fei-Gwo Tsai, Che-Rong Liang
  • Patent number: 7875406
    Abstract: A multiple technology node mask (MTM) is provided. An MTM includes a pattern associated with a first technology node and a pattern associated with a second technology node. The first technology node and the second technology node may be different. For example, the first technology node may be a main node and the second technology node a sub-node. A mask set including an MTM may also include single technology node masks (STMs) for mask layers in which the first technology node and second technology node and/or the patterns associated with each are not compatible. A single mask set including MTM and STMs, may be used to produce a plurality of devices, each on a different wafer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Feng Lung Lin, Kuan Liang Wu, Fei-Gwo Tsai, Che-Rong Liang
  • Publication number: 20100047698
    Abstract: A hybrid mask set for exposing a plurality of layers on a semiconductor substrate to create an integrated circuit device is disclosed. The hybrid mask set includes a first group of one or more multi-layer masks (MLMs) for a first subset of the plurality of layers. Each MLM includes a plurality of different images for different layers, the images being separated by a relatively wide image spacer. The hybrid mask set also includes a first group of one or more production-ready masks for a second subset of the plurality of layers. Each production-ready mask includes a plurality of similar images for a common layer, each image being separated by a relatively narrow scribe street.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2008
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Feng-Lung Lin, Kuan-Liang Wu, Che-Rong Liang, Fei-Gwo Tsai
  • Publication number: 20090246975
    Abstract: A multiple technology node mask (MTM) is provided. An MTM includes a pattern associated with a first technology node and a pattern associated with a second technology node. The first technology node and the second technology node may be different. For example, the first technology node may be a main node and the second technology node a sub-node. A mask set including an MTM may also include single technology node masks (STMs) for mask layers in which the first technology node and second technology node and/or the patterns associated with each are not compatible. A single mask set including MTM and STMs, may be used to produce a plurality of devices, each on a different wafer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2008
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Feng Lung Lin, Kuan Liang Wu, Fei-Gwo Tsai, Che-Rong Liang