Patents by Inventor Hon-Sum Philip Wong

Hon-Sum Philip Wong 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: 20210098530
    Abstract: A magnetoresistive random access memory (MRAM) cell includes a bottom electrode, a magnetic tunnel junction structure, a bipolar tunnel junction selector; and a top electrode. The tunnel junction selector includes a MgO tunnel barrier layer and provides a bipolar function for putting the MTJ structure in parallel or anti-parallel mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2019
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Inventors: Mauricio Manfrini, Hon-Sum Philip Wong
  • Publication number: 20210035633
    Abstract: A memory device that includes at least one memory cell is introduced. Each of the at least one memory cell is coupled to a bit line and a word line. Each of the at least one memory cell includes a memory element and a selector element, in which the memory element is configured to store data of the at least one memory cell. The selector element is coupled to the memory element in series and is configured to select the memory element for a read operation and amplify the data stored in the memory element in the read operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2020
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hung-Li Chiang, Chao-Ching Cheng, Tzu-Chiang Chen, Yu-Sheng Chen, Hon-Sum Philip Wong
  • Patent number: 10672604
    Abstract: Improved resistive random access memory (RRAM) devices are provided that use a 2-D electrode as the SET electrode to take up a variable amount of oxygen from an oxide material, thereby providing a non-volatile resistive memory cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Seunghyun Lee, Joon Sohn, Hon-Sum Philip Wong
  • Publication number: 20180082840
    Abstract: Improved resistive random access memory (RRAM) devices are provided that use a 2-D electrode as the SET electrode to take up a variable amount of oxygen from an oxide material, thereby providing a non-volatile resistive memory cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2017
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Inventors: Seunghyun Lee, Joon Sohn, Hon-Sum Philip Wong
  • Patent number: 8637374
    Abstract: A self-aligned carbon-nanotube field effect transistor semiconductor device comprises a carbon-nanotube deposited on a substrate, a source and a drain formed at a first end and a second end of the carbon-nanotube, respectively, and a gate formed substantially over a portion of the carbon-nanotube, separated from the carbon-nanotube by a dielectric film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Joerg Appenzeller, Phaedon Avouris, Kevin K. Chan, Philip G. Collins, Richard Martel, Hon-Sum Philip Wong
  • Publication number: 20120142158
    Abstract: A self-aligned carbon-nanotube field effect transistor semiconductor device comprises a carbon-nanotube deposited on a substrate, a source and a drain formed at a first end and a second end of the carbon-nanotube, respectively, and a gate formed substantially over a portion of the carbon-nanotube, separated from the carbon-nanotube by a dielectric film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2012
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventors: Joerg Appenzeller, Phaedon Avouris, Kevin K. Chan, Philip G. Collins, Richard Martel, Hon-Sum Philip Wong
  • Patent number: 8138491
    Abstract: A self-aligned carbon-nanotube field effect transistor semiconductor device comprises a carbon-nanotube deposited on a substrate, a source and a drain formed at a first end and a second end of the carbon-nanotube, respectively, and a gate formed substantially over a portion of the carbon-nanotube, separated from the carbon-nanotube by a dielectric film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Joerg Appenzeller, Phaedon Avouris, Kevin K. Chan, Philip G. Collins, Richard Martel, Hon-Sum Philip Wong
  • Patent number: 8119466
    Abstract: A complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) device, e.g., a field effect transistor (FET), that includes at least one one-dimensional nanostructure that is typically a carbon-based nanomaterial, as the device channel, and a metal carbide contact that is self-aligned with the gate region of the device is described. The present invention also provides a method of fabricating such a CMOS device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Phaedon Avouris, Roy A. Carruthers, Jia Chen, Christopher G. M. M. Detavernier, Christian Lavoie, Hon-Sum Philip Wong
  • Publication number: 20110256675
    Abstract: A complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) device, e.g., a field effect transistor (FET), that includes at least one one-dimensional nanostructure that is typically a carbon-based nanomaterial, as the device channel, and a metal carbide contact that is self-aligned with the gate region of the device is described. The present invention also provides a method of fabricating such a CMOS device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Phaedon Avouris, Roy A. Carruthers, Jia Chen, Christophe G.M.M. Detavernier, Christian Lavoie, Hon-Sum Philip Wong
  • Patent number: 8003453
    Abstract: A complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) device, e.g., a field effect transistor (FET), that includes at least one one-dimensional nanostructure that is typically a carbon-based nanomaterial, as the device channel, and a metal carbide contact that is self-aligned with the gate region of the device is described. The present invention also provides a method of fabricating such a CMOS device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Phaedon Avouris, Roy A. Carruthers, Jia Chen, Christopher G. M. M. Detavernier, Christian Lavoie, Hon-Sum Philip Wong
  • Patent number: 7897960
    Abstract: A self-aligned carbon-nanotube field effect transistor semiconductor device comprises a carbon-nanotube deposited on a substrate, a source and a drain formed at a first end and a second end of the carbon-nanotube, respectively, and a gate formed substantially over a portion of the carbon-nanotube, separated from the carbon-nanotube by a dielectric film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Joerg Appenzeller, Phaedon Avouris, Kevin K. Chan, Philip G. Collins, Richard Martel, Hon-Sum Philip Wong
  • Patent number: 7791110
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a plurality of repeatable circuit cells connectable to one or more conductors providing at least electrical connection to the circuit cells and/or electrical connection between one or more circuit elements in the cells. Each of the circuit cells are configured having gates and active regions forming a grating, wherein, for a given active layer in the device, a width of each active region is substantially the same relative to one another, a spacing between any two adjacent active regions is substantially the same, a width of each gate is substantially the same relative to one another, and a spacing between any two adjacent gates is substantially the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Leland Chang, Hon-Sum Philip Wong
  • Publication number: 20100001260
    Abstract: A self-aligned carbon-nanotube field effect transistor semiconductor device comprises a carbon-nanotube deposited on a substrate, a source and a drain formed at a first end and a second end of the carbon-nanotube, respectively, and a gate formed substantially over a portion of the carbon-nanotube, separated from the carbon-nanotube by a dielectric film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2009
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Inventors: Joerg Appenzeller, Phaedon Avouris, Kevin K. Chan, Philip G. Collins, Richard Martel, Hon-Sum Philip Wong
  • Patent number: 7635856
    Abstract: A self-aligned carbon-nanotube field effect transistor semiconductor device comprises a carbon-nanotube deposited on a substrate, a source and a drain formed at a first end and a second end of the carbon-nanotube, respectively, and a gate formed substantially over a portion of the carbon-nanotube, separated from the carbon-nanotube by a dielectric film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2009
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Joerg Appenzeller, Phaedon Avouris, Kevin K. Chan, Philip G. Collins, Richard Martel, Hon-Sum Philip Wong
  • Publication number: 20090309092
    Abstract: A self-aligned carbon-nanotube field effect transistor semiconductor device comprises a carbon-nanotube deposited on a substrate, a source and a drain formed at a first end and a second end of the carbon-nanotube, respectively, and a gate formed substantially over a portion of the carbon-nanotube, separated from the carbon-nanotube by a dielectric film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2009
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Inventors: JOERG APPENZELLER, Phaedon Avouris, Kevin K. Chan, Philip G. Collins, Richard Martel, Hon-Sum Philip Wong
  • Patent number: 7598516
    Abstract: A complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) device, e.g., a field effect transistor (FET), that includes at least one one-dimensional nanostructure that is typically a carbon-based nanomaterial, as the device channel, and a metal carbide contact that is self-aligned with the gate region of the device is described. The present invention also provides a method of fabricating such a CMOS device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Phaedon Avouris, Roy A. Carruthers, Jia Chen, Christophe G. M. M. Detavernier, Christian Lavoie, Hon-Sum Philip Wong
  • Patent number: 7485891
    Abstract: A multi-bit phase change memory cell including a stack of a plurality of conductive layers and a plurality of phase change material layers, each of the phase change material layers disposed between a corresponding pair of conductive layers and having electrical resistances that are different from one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Hendrik F. Hamann, Chung Hon Lam, Michelle Leigh Steen, Hon-Sum Philip Wong
  • Patent number: 7465973
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a plurality of repeatable circuit cells connectable to one or more conductors providing at least electrical connection to the circuit cells and/or electrical connection between one or more circuit elements in the cells. Each of the circuit cells are configured having gates and active regions forming a grating, wherein, for a given active layer in the device, a width of each active region is substantially the same relative to one another, a spacing between any two adjacent active regions is substantially the same, a width of each gate is substantially the same relative to one another, and a spacing between any two adjacent gates is substantially the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Leland Chang, Hon-Sum Philip Wong
  • Publication number: 20080227259
    Abstract: A complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) device, e.g., a field effect transistor (FET), that includes at least one one-dimensional nanostructure that is typically a carbon-based nanomaterial, as the device channel, and a metal carbide contact that is self-aligned with the gate region of the device is described. The present invention also provides a method of fabricating such a CMOS device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2008
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Phaedon Avouris, Roy A. Carruthers, Jia Chen, Christophe G.M.M. Detavernier, Christian Lavoie, Hon-Sum Philip Wong
  • Publication number: 20080210981
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a plurality of repeatable circuit cells connectable to one or more conductors providing at least electrical connection to the circuit cells and/or electrical connection between one or more circuit elements in the cells. Each of the circuit cells are configured having gates and active regions forming a grating, wherein, for a given active layer in the device, a width of each active region is substantially the same relative to one another, a spacing between any two adjacent active regions is substantially the same, a width of each gate is substantially the same relative to one another, and a spacing between any two adjacent gates is substantially the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2008
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Leland Chang, Hon-Sum Philip Wong