Patents by Inventor H. Tang

H. Tang 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: 20250072118
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for buried lines and related fabrication techniques are described. An electronic device (e.g., an integrated circuit) may include multiple buried lines at multiple layers of a stack. For example, a first layer of the stack may include multiple buried lines formed based on a pattern of vias formed at an upper layer of the stack. The pattern of vias may be formed in a wide variety of spatial configurations, and may allow for conductive material to be deposited at a buried target layer. In some cases, buried lines may be formed at multiple layers of the stack concurrently.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2024
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Inventors: Hernan Castro, Stephen W. Russell, Stephen H. Tang
  • Publication number: 20240385151
    Abstract: A conductivity detector module for an ion chromatography system includes a detector cell configured to receive an eluent stream from the ion chromatography system, the detector cell including a first electrode and a second electrode in electrical contact with the eluent stream; a first current branch coupled to a first cell drive input and to the first electrode and providing a first cell output; and a second current branch coupled to a second cell drive input and to the second electrode and providing a second cell output, wherein the first cell drive input and the second cell drive input are of equal magnitude and opposite sign.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2024
    Publication date: November 21, 2024
    Inventors: George H. Tang, Husam Al-Esawi
  • Patent number: 12087758
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for buried lines and related fabrication techniques are described. An electronic device (e.g., an integrated circuit) may include multiple buried lines at multiple layers of a stack. For example, a first layer of the stack may include multiple buried lines formed based on a pattern of vias formed at an upper layer of the stack. The pattern of vias may be formed in a wide variety of spatial configurations, and may allow for conductive material to be deposited at a buried target layer. In some cases, buried lines may be formed at multiple layers of the stack concurrently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Hernan A. Castro, Stephen W. Russell, Stephen H. Tang
  • Publication number: 20240292632
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for a cross-point memory array and related fabrication techniques are described. The fabrication techniques described herein may facilitate concurrently building two or more decks of memory cells disposed in a cross-point architecture. Each deck of memory cells may include a plurality of first access lines (e.g., word lines), a plurality of second access lines (e.g., bit lines), and a memory component at each topological intersection of a first access line and a second access line. The fabrication technique may use a pattern of vias formed at a top layer of a composite stack, which may facilitate building a 3D memory array within the composite stack while using a reduced number of processing steps. The fabrication techniques may also be suitable for forming a socket region where the 3D memory array may be coupled with other components of a memory device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2024
    Publication date: August 29, 2024
    Inventors: Hernan A. Castro, Stephen H. Tang, Stephen W. Russell
  • Publication number: 20240237364
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for thin film transistors and related fabrication techniques are described. The thin film transistors may access two or more decks of memory cells disposed in a cross-point architecture. The fabrication techniques may use one or more patterns of vias formed at a top layer of a composite stack, which may facilitate building the thin film transistors within the composite stack while using a reduced number of processing steps. Different configurations of the thin film transistors may be built using the fabrication techniques by utilizing different groups of the vias. Further, circuits and components of a memory device (e.g., decoder circuitry, interconnects between aspects of one or more memory arrays) may be constructed using the thin film transistors as described herein along with related via-based fabrication techniques.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2024
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Inventors: Hernan A. Castro, Stephen W. Russell, Stephen H. Tang
  • Patent number: 12035543
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for a cross-point memory array and related fabrication techniques are described. The fabrication techniques described herein may facilitate concurrently building two or more decks of memory cells disposed in a cross-point architecture. Each deck of memory cells may include a plurality of first access lines (e.g., word lines), a plurality of second access lines (e.g., bit lines), and a memory component at each topological intersection of a first access line and a second access line. The fabrication technique may use a pattern of vias formed at a top layer of a composite stack, which may facilitate building a 3D memory array within the composite stack while using a reduced number of processing steps. The fabrication techniques may also be suitable for forming a socket region where the 3D memory array may be coupled with other components of a memory device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Hernan A. Castro, Stephen H. Tang, Stephen W. Russell
  • Publication number: 20240185892
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for thin film transistors and related fabrication techniques are described. The thin film transistors may access two or more decks of memory cells disposed in a cross-point architecture. The fabrication techniques may use one or more patterns of vias formed at a top layer of a composite stack, which may facilitate building the thin film transistors within the composite stack while using a reduced number of processing steps. Different configurations of the thin film transistors may be built using the fabrication techniques by utilizing different groups of the vias. Further, circuits and components of a memory device (e.g., decoder circuitry, interconnects between aspects of one or more memory arrays) may be constructed using the thin film transistors as described herein along with related via-based fabrication techniques.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2023
    Publication date: June 6, 2024
    Inventors: Hernan A. Castro, Stephen W. Russell, Stephen H. Tang
  • Patent number: 11906380
    Abstract: The disclosed invention provides a bridge voltage inversion circuit for vacuum gauge and a pressure gauge sensor that includes the bridge voltage inversion circuit. The bridge voltage inversion circuit for a pressure gauge includes a reference capacitance, a sensor capacitance, and a transformer including a primary winding and a secondary winding that outputs a bridge voltage. The reference capacitor is connected to a first side of the secondary winding of the transformer, and the sensor capacitor is connected to a second side of the secondary winding of the transformer. The sensor capacitor senses and responds to a pressure, and a capacitance of the sensor capacitor is at a minimum when the pressure is at vacuum. The capacitance of the sensor capacitor at vacuum is less than a capacitance of the reference capacitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: SUMITOMO (SHI) CRYOGENICS OF AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Howard H. Tang, Scott Michael Harris
  • Patent number: 11903223
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for thin film transistors and related fabrication techniques are described. The thin film transistors may access two or more decks of memory cells disposed in a cross-point architecture. The fabrication techniques may use one or more patterns of vias formed at a top layer of a composite stack, which may facilitate building the thin film transistors within the composite stack while using a reduced number of processing steps. Different configurations of the thin film transistors may be built using the fabrication techniques by utilizing different groups of the vias. Further, circuits and components of a memory device (e.g., decoder circuitry, interconnects between aspects of one or more memory arrays) may be constructed using the thin film transistors as described herein along with related via-based fabrication techniques.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Hernan A. Castro, Stephen W. Russell, Stephen H. Tang
  • Patent number: 11862280
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for thin film transistors and related fabrication techniques are described. The thin film transistors may access two or more decks of memory cells disposed in a cross-point architecture. The fabrication techniques may use one or more patterns of vias formed at a top layer of a composite stack, which may facilitate building the thin film transistors within the composite stack while using a reduced number of processing steps. Different configurations of the thin film transistors may be built using the fabrication techniques by utilizing different groups of the vias. Further, circuits and components of a memory device (e.g., decoder circuitry, interconnects between aspects of one or more memory arrays) may be constructed using the thin film transistors as described herein along with related via-based fabrication techniques.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Hernan A. Castro, Stephen W. Russell, Stephen H. Tang
  • Publication number: 20230307858
    Abstract: A pin connector receptacle for use with cable TV pin connectors is described. The receptacle has a cylindrical base that can accept a pin of a pin connector from any of four quadrants. The pin connector has a spring-loaded connection plate that grips a pin of a pin connector firmly in place against the cylindrical base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2023
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Applicant: Antronix Inc.
    Inventor: Neil H. TANG
  • Publication number: 20230307878
    Abstract: A multi-tap distribution box for connection to a main coaxial line carrying high frequency and alternating current power signals, the multi-tap distribution box comprising a make before break jumper that ensures that connection between first and second main line coaxial connectors in the box is not interrupted when a cover of the box is removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2023
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Applicant: Antronix Inc.
    Inventor: Neil H. TANG
  • Patent number: 11706934
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for a cross-point memory array and related fabrication techniques are described. The fabrication techniques described herein may facilitate concurrently building two or more decks of memory cells disposed in a cross-point architecture. Each deck of memory cells may include a plurality of first access lines (e.g., word lines), a plurality of second access lines (e.g., bit lines), and a memory component at each topological intersection of a first access line and a second access line. The fabrication technique may use a pattern of vias formed at a top layer of a composite stack, which may facilitate building a 3D memory array within the composite stack while using a reduced number of processing steps. The fabrication techniques may also be suitable for forming a socket region where the 3D memory array may be coupled with other components of a memory device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Hernan A. Castro, Stephen H. Tang, Stephen W. Russell
  • Patent number: 11653505
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for a cross-point memory array and related fabrication techniques are described. The fabrication techniques described herein may facilitate concurrently building two or more decks of memory cells disposed in a cross-point architecture. Each deck of memory cells may include a plurality of first access lines (e.g., word lines), a plurality of second access lines (e.g., bit lines), and a memory component at each topological intersection of a first access line and a second access line. The fabrication technique may use a pattern of vias formed at a top layer of a composite stack, which may facilitate building a 3D memory array within the composite stack while using a reduced number of processing steps. The fabrication techniques may also be suitable for forming a socket region where the 3D memory array may be coupled with other components of a memory device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Hernan A. Castro, Stephen H. Tang, Stephen W. Russell
  • Publication number: 20230105355
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for thin film transistors and related fabrication techniques are described. The thin film transistors may access two or more decks of memory cells disposed in a cross-point architecture. The fabrication techniques may use one or more patterns of vias formed at a top layer of a composite stack, which may facilitate building the thin film transistors within the composite stack while using a reduced number of processing steps. Different configurations of the thin film transistors may be built using the fabrication techniques by utilizing different groups of the vias. Further, circuits and components of a memory device (e.g., decoder circuitry, interconnects between aspects of one or more memory arrays) may be constructed using the thin film transistors as described herein along with related via-based fabrication techniques.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2022
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Inventors: Hernan A. Castro, Stephen W. Russell, Stephen H. Tang
  • Patent number: 11568932
    Abstract: Methods and systems include memory devices with multiple memory cells configured to store data. The memory devices also include a cache configured to store at least a portion of the data to provide access to the at least the portion of the data without accessing the multiple memory cells. The memory devices also include control circuitry configured to receive a read command having a target address. Based on the target address, the control circuitry is configured to determine that the at least the portion of the data is present in the cache. Using the cache, the control circuitry also outputs read data from the cache without accessing the plurality of memory cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Zhongyuan Lu, Stephen H. Tang, Robert J. Gleixner
  • Patent number: 11501803
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for thin film transistors and related fabrication techniques are described. The thin film transistors may access two or more decks of memory cells disposed in a cross-point architecture. The fabrication techniques may use one or more patterns of vias formed at a top layer of a composite stack, which may facilitate building the thin film transistors within the composite stack while using a reduced number of processing steps. Different configurations of the thin film transistors may be built using the fabrication techniques by utilizing different groups of the vias. Further, circuits and components of a memory device (e.g., decoder circuitry, interconnects between aspects of one or more memory arrays) may be constructed using the thin film transistors as described herein along with related via-based fabrication techniques.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Hernan A. Castro, Stephen W. Russell, Stephen H. Tang
  • Patent number: 11501828
    Abstract: Apparatuses, memories, and methods for decoding memory addresses for selecting access lines in a memory are disclosed. An example apparatus includes an address decoder circuit coupled to first and second select lines, a polarity line, and an access line. The first select line is configured to provide a first voltage, the second select line is configured to provide a second voltage, and the polarity line is configured to provide a polarity signal. The address decoder circuit is configured to receive address information and further configured to couple the access line to the first select line responsive to the address information having a combination of logic levels and the polarity signal having a first logic level and further configured to couple the access line to the second select line responsive to the address information having the combination of logic levels and the polarity signal having a second logic level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen H. Tang
  • Patent number: 11460336
    Abstract: A method of providing electrical energy to a dewar containing a cryogenic liquid including introducing an insulated heat pipe, with a distal end and a proximal end, into a cryogenic dewar comprising an exterior surface. And providing a Seebeck module, with a cold junction and a hot junction. The distal end is in thermodynamic contact with a cryogenic fluid and the proximal is thermodynamically connected to the cold junction. The hot junction is thermodynamically connected to the exterior surface of the dewar, thereby producing an electrical flow in the Seebeck module. A level probe may be calibrated by taking a first capacitance reading with the dewar full, and a second capacitance reading when the cryogenic liquid level is within a calibration gap. The level probe is calibrated by utilizing the first capacitance reading and the second capacitance reading.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignees: L'Air Liquide, Société Anonyme pour l'Etude et l'Exploitation des Procédés Georges Claude, Alizent USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Alain Lecours, Celine Tranquillin, Felix H. Tang
  • Patent number: D1051854
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2024
    Assignee: ANTRONIX INC.
    Inventor: Neil H. Tang