Patents by Inventor Hsin-Ping Chen
Hsin-Ping Chen 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).
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Publication number: 20190067089Abstract: Structures and formation methods of a semiconductor device structure are provided. The semiconductor device structure includes a conductive feature in a first dielectric layer. The semiconductor device structure also includes an etching stop layer over the first dielectric layer and a second dielectric layer over the etching stop layer. The semiconductor device structure further includes a conductive via in the etching stop layer and the second dielectric layer. In addition, the semiconductor device structure includes a conductive line over the conductive via. The semiconductor device structure also includes a first barrier liner covering the bottom surface of the conductive line. The semiconductor device structure further includes a second barrier liner surrounding sidewalls of the conductive line and the conductive via. The conductive line and the conductive via are confined in the first barrier liner and the second barrier liner.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2017Publication date: February 28, 2019Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tai-I YANG, Wei-Chen CHU, Li-Lin SU, Shin-Yi YANG, Cheng-Chi CHUANG, Hsin-Ping CHEN
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Publication number: 20180334383Abstract: A NEMS device structure and a method for forming the same are provided. The NEMS device structure includes a substrate and an interconnect structure formed over the substrate. The NEMS device structure includes a dielectric layer formed over the interconnect structure and a beam structure formed in and over the dielectric layer, wherein the beam structure includes a plurality of strip structures. The NEMS device structure includes a cap structure formed over the dielectric layer and the beam structure and a cavity formed between the beam structure and the cap structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2018Publication date: November 22, 2018Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Hsin-Ping CHEN, Carlos H. DIAZ, Ken-Ichi GOTO, Shau-Lin SHUE, Tai-I YANG
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Publication number: 20180308947Abstract: A vertical MOS transistor includes a substrate, a metal line disposed on the substrate, a semiconductor pillar disposed on and in contact with the metal line, a gate dielectric layer disposed surrounding the semiconductor pillar, a metal gate disposed surrounding a portion of the semiconductor pillar, and a gate electrode disposed in contact with the metal gate. In some embodiments, a width of an end of the gate electrode in contact with the metal gate is narrower than a width of an end of the gate electrode away from the metal gate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2017Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventors: Tai-I YANG, Yung-Chih WANG, Shin-Yi YANG, Chih-Wei LU, Hsin-Ping CHEN, Shau-Lin SHUE
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Patent number: 10000373Abstract: A NEMS device structure and a method for forming the same are provided. The NEMS device structure includes a substrate and an interconnect structure formed over the substrate. The NEMS device structure includes a dielectric layer formed over the interconnect structure and a beam structure formed in and over the dielectric layer. The beam structure includes a fixed portion and a moveable portion, the fixed portion is extended vertically, and the movable portion is extended horizontally. The NEMS device structure includes a cap structure formed over the dielectric layer and the beam structure and a cavity formed between the beam structure and the cap structure.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2016Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hsin-Ping Chen, Carlos H. Diaz, Ken-Ichi Goto, Shau-Lin Shue, Tai-I Yang
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Publication number: 20180138076Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor structure is provided. A conductive layer is formed over a substrate. The conductive layer is selectively etched to form a first conductive portion, a second conductive portion, and a spacing between the first conductive portion and the second conductive portion. A dielectric layer is formed over the first conductive portion, the second conductive portion, and the spacing, such that an air gap is formed in the spacing between the first and second conductive portions and is sealed by the dielectric layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2016Publication date: May 17, 2018Inventors: Tai-I Yang, Wei-Chen Chu, Hsin-Ping Chen, Chih-Wei Lu, Chung-Ju Lee
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Patent number: 9735052Abstract: A method for fabricating a semiconductor device includes forming a dielectric layer over a substrate, forming an etch-stop-layer (ESL) over the dielectric layer, forming a first patterned hard mask (HM) defining a first trench over the ESL, forming a second trench extending through the ESL and the dielectric layer. The second trench is adjacent the first trench. The method also includes filling in the first trench and the second trench with a first material layer, extending the first trench through the ESL and the dielectric layer while the first material layer is filled in the second trench to form an extended first trench, forming a first metal line within the extended first trench, forming a capping layer over the first metal line and removing a portion of the first metal line to form a first cut by using the ESL and the first material layer as an etch mask.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2015Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.Inventors: Cheng-Hsiung Tsai, Carlos H. Diaz, Chung-Ju Lee, Shau-Lin Shue, Tien-I Bao, Yung-Hsu Wu, Hsin-Ping Chen
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Publication number: 20170210613Abstract: A NEMS device structure and a method for forming the same are provided. The NEMS device structure includes a substrate and an interconnect structure formed over the substrate. The NEMS device structure includes a dielectric layer formed over the interconnect structure and a beam structure formed in and over the dielectric layer. The beam structure includes a fixed portion and a moveable portion, the fixed portion is extended vertically, and the movable portion is extended horizontally. The NEMS device structure includes a cap structure formed over the dielectric layer and the beam structure and a cavity formed between the beam structure and the cap structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2016Publication date: July 27, 2017Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hsin-Ping CHEN, Carlos H. DIAZ, Ken-Ichi GOTO, Shau-Lin SHUE, Tai-I YANG
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Publication number: 20170103915Abstract: A method for fabricating a semiconductor device includes forming a dielectric layer over a substrate, forming an etch-stop-layer (ESL) over the dielectric layer, forming a first patterned hard mask (HM) defining a first trench over the ESL, forming a second trench extending through the ESL and the dielectric layer. The second trench is adjacent the first trench. The method also includes filling in the first trench and the second trench with a first material layer, extending the first trench through the ESL and the dielectric layer while the first material layer is filled in the second trench to form an extended first trench, forming a first metal line within the extended first trench, forming a capping layer over the first metal line and removing a portion of the first metal line to form a first cut by using the ESL and the first material layer as an etch mask.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2015Publication date: April 13, 2017Inventors: Cheng-Hsiung Tsai, Carlos H. Diaz, Chung-Ju Lee, Shau-Lin Shue, Tien-I Bao, Yung-Hsu Wu, Hsin-Ping Chen
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Patent number: 8248189Abstract: A low-pass filter includes an input portion inputting an electromagnetic signal, an output portion outputting the electromagnetic signal, a high impedance transmission portion electrically connecting the input portion and the output portion to transmit the electromagnetic signal therebetween, and a pair of low impedance transmission members arranged on opposite sides of the high impedance transmission portion. Each of the low impedance transmission members electrically connects the input portion, the output portion, and the high impedance transmission portion, and includes a first low impedance transmission portion and a second low impedance transmission portion. A width of the first low impedance transmission portion is different from that of the second low impedance transmission portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2008Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hsin-Ping Chen, Kuang-Wei Cheng
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Patent number: 8008996Abstract: A low-pass filter (10) includes an input portion (100) inputting an electromagnetic signal, an output portion (120) outputting the electromagnetic signal, a high impedance transmission portion (140) electrically connected to the input portion and the output portion to transmit the electromagnetic signal therebetween, a first low impedance transmission portion (160) electrically connected to the input portion and an end of the high impedance transmission portion, and a second low impedance transmission portion (180) electrically connected to the output portion and another end of the high impedance transmission portion. The two low impedance transmission portions are arranged beside the high impedance transmission portion, and each of the low impedance transmission portions is triangular.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2008Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hsin-Ping Chen, Kuang-Wei Cheng
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Patent number: 7990236Abstract: A low-pass filter (10) includes an input portion (100) for input of an electromagnetic signal, an output portion (120) for output of the electromagnetic signal, a high impedance transmission portion (140) electrically connecting the input portion and the output portion, a pair of low impedance transmission portions (160, 180) arranged on either side of the high impedance transmission portion, and a capacitor. One of the low impedance transmission portions electrically connects the input portion and one end portion of the high impedance transmission portion. The other low impedance transmission portion electrically connects the output portion and the other end portion of the high impedance transmission portion. One end of the capacitor is electrically connected to the high impedance transmission portion. The high impedance transmission portion is symmetrical about the capacitor.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2008Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hsin-Ping Chen, Meng-Hung Hsieh
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Patent number: 7821353Abstract: A directional coupler includes two parallel coupled lines and two sector metal plates. The two sector metal plates are connected to a middle portion of each of the two coupled lines. Central angles of the two sector metal plate are less than 90 degrees.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2008Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kuang-Wei Cheng, Hsin-Ping Chen
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Publication number: 20090295499Abstract: A directional coupler includes two parallel coupled lines and two sector metal plates. The two sector metal plates are connected to a middle portion of each of the two coupled lines. Central angles of the two sector metal plate are less than 90 degrees.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2008Publication date: December 3, 2009Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: KUANG-WEI CHENG, HSIN-PING CHEN
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Publication number: 20090243759Abstract: A low-pass filter (10) includes an input portion (100) for input of an electromagnetic signal, an output portion (120) for output of the electromagnetic signal, a high impedance transmission portion (140) electrically connecting the input portion and the output portion, a pair of low impedance transmission portions (160, 180) arranged on either side of the high impedance transmission portion, and a capacitor. One of the low impedance transmission portions electrically connects the input portion and one end portion of the high impedance transmission portion. The other low impedance transmission portion electrically connects the output portion and the other end portion of the high impedance transmission portion. One end of the capacitor is electrically connected to the high impedance transmission portion. The high impedance transmission portion is symmetrical about the capacitor.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2008Publication date: October 1, 2009Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: HSIN-PING CHEN, MENG-HUNG HSIEH
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Publication number: 20090237183Abstract: A low-pass filter includes an input portion inputting an electromagnetic signal, an output portion outputting the electromagnetic signal, a high impedance transmission portion electrically connecting the input portion and the output portion to transmit the electromagnetic signal therebetween, and a pair of low impedance transmission members arranged on opposite sides of the high impedance transmission portion. Each of the low impedance transmission members electrically connects the input portion, the output portion, and the high impedance transmission portion, and includes a first low impedance transmission portion and a second low impedance transmission portion. A width of the first low impedance transmission portion is different from that of the second low impedance transmission portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2008Publication date: September 24, 2009Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: HSIN-PING CHEN, KUANG-WEI CHENG
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Publication number: 20090231063Abstract: A low-pass filter (10) includes an input portion (100) inputting an electromagnetic signal, an output portion (120) outputting the electromagnetic signal, a high impedance transmission portion (140) electrically connected to the input portion and the output portion to transmit the electromagnetic signal therebetween, a first low impedance transmission portion (160) electrically connected to the input portion and an end of the high impedance transmission portion, and a second low impedance transmission portion (180) electrically connected to the output portion and another end of the high impedance transmission portion. The two low impedance transmission portions are arranged beside the high impedance transmission portion, and each of the low impedance transmission portions is triangular.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2008Publication date: September 17, 2009Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: HSIN-PING CHEN, KUANG-WEI CHENG
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Patent number: 7576628Abstract: A low-pass filter (10) is provided. The low-pass filter includes an input part (100), an output part (120), a high impedance part (140), a first low impedance part (160), and a second low impedance part (180). The input part is electronically connected to the high impedance part for input of electromagnetic signals thereinto. The output part is electronically connected to the high impedance part for output of electromagnetic signals therefrom. The input part and the output part are asymmetrical to a resonator defined by the high impedance part, the first low impedance part and the second low impedance part. One end of the high impedance part is electronically connected to the first low impedance part, the other end of that is electronically connected to the second low impedance part. Wherein the high impedance part is disposed partly between the first low impedance part and the second low impedance part.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2006Date of Patent: August 18, 2009Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Hsin-Ping Chen
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Publication number: 20080074213Abstract: A filter (20) includes an input part (200), an output part (202), a first portion (22), a second portion (24), and a third portion (26). The input part is for receiving electromagnetic signals, and the output part is for transmitting the electromagnetic signals. The first portion with high impedance is electronically connected to the input part and the output part. The second portion with low impedance is electronically connected to two ends of the first portion. The third portion partially surrounds the second portion, and is electro-magnetically coupled to the second portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2006Publication date: March 27, 2008Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: Hsin-Ping Chen, Kuang-Wei Cheng
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Publication number: 20070236311Abstract: A low-pass filter (10) is provided. The low-pass filter includes an input part (100), an output part (120), a high impedance part (140), a first low impedance part (160), and a second low impedance part (180). The input part is electronically connected to the high impedance part for input of electromagnetic signals thereinto. The output part is electronically connected to the high impedance part for output of electromagnetic signals therefrom. The input part and the output part are asymmetrical to a resonator defined by the high impedance part, the first low impedance part and the second low impedance part. One end of the high impedance part is electronically connected to the first low impedance part, the other end of that is electronically connected to the second low impedance part. Wherein the high impedance part is disposed partly between the first low impedance part and the second low impedance part.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2006Publication date: October 11, 2007Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: Hsin-Ping Chen
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Publication number: 20070216498Abstract: A low-pass filter (10) includes an input line (100), an output line (120), a high impedance transmission line (140), a first low impedance transmission line (160), a second low impedance transmission line (180), and a stub (190). The high impedance transmission line includes a first connecting portion (142) electronically connected to the input line, and a second connecting portion (144) electronically connected to the output line. The first low impedance transmission line includes a third connecting portion (162) electronically connected to the first connecting portion, and a first free end (164). The second low impedance transmission line includes a fourth connecting portion (182) electronically connected to the second connecting portion, and a second free end (184). The stub includes a fifth connecting portion (192) electronically connected to the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion, and a third free end (194).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2006Publication date: September 20, 2007Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: HSIN-PING CHEN