Patents by Inventor Hsin-Ying Lin

Hsin-Ying 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).

  • Publication number: 20240088195
    Abstract: An image sensor device includes a semiconductor substrate, a radiation sensing member, a shallow trench isolation, and a color filter layer. The radiation sensing member is in the semiconductor substrate. An interface between the radiation sensing member and the semiconductor substrate includes a direct band gap material. The shallow trench isolation is in the semiconductor substrate and surrounds the radiation sensing member. The color filter layer covers the radiation sensing member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chia-Yu WEI, Yen-Liang LIN, Kuo-Cheng LEE, Hsun-Ying HUANG, Hsin-Chi CHEN
  • Patent number: 11887529
    Abstract: A pixel array is provided. The pixel array includes a plurality of pixels, wherein each of the pixels includes a light emitting diode, a first transistor, a second transistor, a third transistor, a fourth transistor, and a fifth transistor. The first transistor receives a first data signal and a first scan signal. The second transistor is coupled to the first transistor and an anode of the light emitting diode. The third transistor receives a system high voltage and a first control signal, and is coupled to the second transistor. The fourth transistor is coupled to an anode of a light emitting diode of an adjacent pixel, a control terminal of the third transistor, and a cathode of the light emitting diode. The fifth transistor is coupled to the cathode of the light emitting diode, and receives a second control signal and a system low voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: Au Optronics Corporation
    Inventors: Ya-Jung Wang, Jing-Wun Jhang, Rong-Fu Lin, Nien-Chen Li, Hsien-Chun Wang, Che-Chia Chang, June Woo Lee, Hsin-Ying Lin, Chia-Ting Hsieh, Chien-Fu Huang, Sung-Yu Su
  • Patent number: 11514852
    Abstract: A pixel array is provided. The pixel array includes a plurality of red pixels, a plurality of green pixels, and a plurality of blue pixels. Each green pixel includes a light emitting diode (LED), a first transistor, a second transistor, a third transistor, and a fourth transistor. The LED receives a system low voltage. The first transistor receives a first data signal and a first scan signal. The second transistor is coupled to a second end of the first transistor and the anode of the light emitting diode. The third transistor receives a system high voltage and a first control signal, and is coupled to a first end of the second transistor. The fourth transistor is coupled to the anode of the light-emitting diode of an adjacent green pixel, a control terminal of the third transistor, and the anode of the light-emitting diode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: Au Optronics Corporation
    Inventors: Ya-Jung Wang, Jing-Wun Jhang, Rong-Fu Lin, Nien-Chen Li, Hsien-Chun Wang, Che-Chia Chang, June Woo Lee, Hsin-Ying Lin, Chia-Ting Hsieh, Chien-Fu Huang, Sung-Yu Su
  • Publication number: 20220335887
    Abstract: A pixel array is provided. The pixel array includes a plurality of red pixels, a plurality of green pixels, and a plurality of blue pixels. Each green pixel includes a light emitting diode (LED), a first transistor, a second transistor, a third transistor, and a fourth transistor. The LED receives a system low voltage. The first transistor receives a first data signal and a first scan signal. The second transistor is coupled to a second end of the first transistor and the anode of the light emitting diode. The third transistor receives a system high voltage and a first control signal, and is coupled to a first end of the second transistor. The fourth transistor is coupled to the anode of the light-emitting diode of an adjacent green pixel, a control terminal of the third transistor, and the anode of the light-emitting diode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2022
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Applicant: Au Optronics Corporation
    Inventors: Ya-Jung Wang, Jing-Wun Jhang, Rong-Fu Lin, Nien-Chen Li, Hsien-Chun Wang, Che-Chia Chang, June Woo Lee, Hsin-Ying Lin, Chia-Ting Hsieh, Chien-Fu Huang, Sung-Yu Su
  • Publication number: 20220335886
    Abstract: A pixel array is provided. The pixel array includes a plurality of pixels, wherein each of the pixels includes a light emitting diode, a first transistor, a second transistor, a third transistor, a fourth transistor, and a fifth transistor. The first transistor receives a first data signal and a first scan signal. The second transistor is coupled to the first transistor and an anode of the light emitting diode. The third transistor receives a system high voltage and a first control signal, and is coupled to the second transistor. The fourth transistor is coupled to an anode of a light emitting diode of an adjacent pixel, a control terminal of the third transistor, and a cathode of the light emitting diode. The fifth transistor is coupled to the cathode of the light emitting diode, and receives a second control signal and a system low voltage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2022
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Applicant: Au Optronics Corporation
    Inventors: Ya-Jung Wang, Jing-Wun Jhang, Rong-Fu Lin, Nien-Chen Li, Hsien-Chun Wang, Che-Chia Chang, June Woo Lee, Hsin-Ying Lin, Chia-Ting Hsieh, Chien-Fu Huang, Sung-Yu Su
  • Publication number: 20220336523
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a semiconductor device, including a buffer layer, a first sub-chip and a second sub-chip, and a connecting element. The first sub-chip and the second sub-chip are separately arranged on the buffer layer. Each of the first sub-chip and the second sub-chip includes a first diffusion layer, an active layer, and a second diffusion layer. The first diffusion layer, the active layer, and the second diffusion layer are sequentially arranged on the buffer layer in a top-down approach. The first diffusion layer and the buffer layer are first-type epitaxial layers, and the second diffusion layer is a second-type epitaxial layer. The connecting element is configured to couple the second diffusion layer of the first sub-chip and the first diffusion layer of the second sub-chip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2022
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Inventors: Chia-Ting HSIEH, Chien-Fu HUANG, Cheng-Nan YEH, Seok-Lyul LEE, Yung-Hsiang LAN, June-Woo LEE, Sung-Yu SU, Hsien-Chun WANG, Ya-Jung WANG, Hsin-Ying LIN, Yu-Chieh LIN, Yang-En WU
  • Publication number: 20220336425
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a light emitting diode component, including a body and a plurality of P-N diode structures. The P-N diode structures are coupled in series and integrated on the body. The P-N diode structures include a plurality of p-type doping layers and a plurality of n-type doping layers. The p-type doping layer of a first P-N diode structure in the P-N diode structures is electrically coupled to the n-type doping layer of a second P-N diode structure in the P-N diode structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2022
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Inventors: June-Woo LEE, Yang-En WU, Sung-Yu SU, Hsien-Chun WANG, Ya-Jung WANG, Chia-Ting HSIEH, Chien-Fu HUANG, Hsin-Ying LIN
  • Patent number: 11244832
    Abstract: Semiconductor structures are provided. The semiconductor structure includes a substrate and a metal gate structure formed over the substrate. The semiconductor structure further includes a sealing layer comprising an inner sidewall and an outermost sidewall. In addition, the inner sidewall is in direct contact with the metal gate structure and the outermost sidewall is away from the metal gate structure. The semiconductor structure further includes a mask structure formed over the metal gate structure. In addition, the mask structure has a straight sidewall over the metal gate structure and a sloped sidewall extending from the inner sidewall of the sealing layer and passing over the outmost sidewall of the sealing layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hsin-Ying Lin, Mei-Yun Wang, Hsien-Cheng Wang, Fu-Kai Yang, Shih-Wen Liu, Hsiao-Chiu Hsu
  • Publication number: 20200388498
    Abstract: Semiconductor structures are provided. The semiconductor structure includes a substrate and a metal gate structure formed over the substrate. The semiconductor structure further includes a sealing layer comprising an inner sidewall and an outermost sidewall. In addition, the inner sidewall is in direct contact with the metal gate structure and the outermost sidewall is away from the metal gate structure. The semiconductor structure further includes a mask structure formed over the metal gate structure. In addition, the mask structure has a straight sidewall over the metal gate structure and a sloped sidewall extending from the inner sidewall of the sealing layer and passing over the outmost sidewall of the sealing layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2020
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hsin-Ying LIN, Mei-Yun WANG, Hsien-Cheng WANG, Fu-Kai YANG, Shih-Wen LIU, Hsiao-Chiu HSU
  • Patent number: 10727068
    Abstract: Semiconductor structures and methods for forming the same are provided. The method includes forming a dummy gate structure and forming a spacer on a lower portion of a sidewall of the dummy gate structure and exposing an upper portion of the sidewall of the dummy gate structure. The method further includes forming a dielectric layer covering the upper portion of the sidewall of the dummy gate structure exposed by the spacer and removing the dummy gate structure to form a tube-shaped trench. The method further includes removing a portion of the dielectric layer to form a cone-shaped trench and forming a gate structure in a bottom portion of the tube-shaped trench. The method further includes forming a hard mask structure in the cone-shaped trench and an upper portion of the tube-shaped trench, and an interface between the hard mask structure and the dielectric layer overlaps the spacer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hsin-Ying Lin, Mei-Yun Wang, Hsien-Cheng Wang, Fu-Kai Yang, Shih-Wen Liu, Hsiao-Chiu Hsu
  • Publication number: 20200051821
    Abstract: Semiconductor structures and methods for forming the same are provided. The method includes forming a dummy gate structure and forming a spacer on a lower portion of a sidewall of the dummy gate structure and exposing an upper portion of the sidewall of the dummy gate structure. The method further includes forming a dielectric layer covering the upper portion of the sidewall of the dummy gate structure exposed by the spacer and removing the dummy gate structure to form a tube-shaped trench. The method further includes removing a portion of the dielectric layer to form a cone-shaped trench and forming a gate structure in a bottom portion of the tube-shaped trench. The method further includes forming a hard mask structure in the cone-shaped trench and an upper portion of the tube-shaped trench, and an interface between the hard mask structure and the dielectric layer overlaps the spacer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hsin-Ying LIN, Mei-Yun WANG, Hsien-Cheng WANG, Fu-Kai YANG, Shih-Wen LIU, Hsiao-Chiu HSU
  • Patent number: 10468257
    Abstract: Semiconductor device structures and methods for forming the same are provided. The method for forming a semiconductor device structure includes forming a dummy gate structure over a substrate and forming a dielectric layer over the substrate around the dummy gate structure. The method for forming a semiconductor device structure further includes removing the dummy gate structure and removing a portion of the dielectric layer to form a funnel shaped trench. The method for forming a semiconductor device structure further includes forming a gate structure in a bottom portion of the funnel shaped trench and filling a hard mask material in a top portion of the funnel shaped trench to form a funnel shaped hard mask structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hsin-Ying Lin, Mei-Yun Wang, Hsien-Cheng Wang, Fu-Kai Yang, Shih-Wen Liu, Audrey Hsiao-Chiu Hsu
  • Patent number: 10276437
    Abstract: A method of forming a contact structure of a gate structure is provided. In the method, an oxidation layer and a first sidewall layer disposed between a first metal gate and a second metal gate are etched to expose an underlying silicon substrate. A silicide portion defined by a contact profile is deposited in the exposed portion of the silicon substrate. A second sidewall layer substantially covers the first sidewall layer and at least partially covering the silicide portion is formed after depositing the silicide portion. A metal glue layer is deposited around the first metal gate and the second metal gate defining a trench above the silicide portion. A metal plug is deposited within the trench.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited
    Inventors: Audrey Hsiao-Chiu Hsu, Fu-Kai Yang, Mei-Yun Wang, Hsien-Cheng Wang, Shih-Wen Liu, Hsin-Ying Lin
  • Publication number: 20170103918
    Abstract: A method of forming a contact structure of a gate structure is provided. In the method, an oxidation layer and a first sidewall layer disposed between a first metal gate and a second metal gate are etched to expose an underlying silicon substrate. A silicide portion defined by a contact profile is deposited in the exposed portion of the silicon substrate. A second sidewall layer substantially covers the first sidewall layer and at least partially covering the silicide portion is formed after depositing the silicide portion. A metal glue layer is deposited around the first metal gate and the second metal gate defining a trench above the silicide portion. A metal plug is deposited within the trench.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2016
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventors: Audrey Hsiao-Chiu Hsu, Fu-Kai Yang, Mei-Yun Wang, Hsien-Cheng Wang, Shih-Wen Liu, Hsin-Ying Lin
  • Patent number: 9576847
    Abstract: Methods for forming integrated circuit structures are provided. The method includes providing a substrate including a first diffusion region, a second diffusion region, and an isolation structure separating the first diffusion region and the second diffusion region. The method further includes forming a gate structure over the substrate and forming an inter-layer dielectric (ILD) layer over the substrate. The method further includes forming a cutting mask over a portion of the gate structure over the isolation structure, and the cutting mask has an extending portion covering a portion of the ILD layer. The method further includes forming a photoresist layer having an opening, and a portion of the extending portion of the cutting mask is exposed by the opening. The method further includes etching the ILD layer through the opening to form a trench and filling the trench with a conductive material to form a contact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hsin-Ying Lin, Mei-Yun Wang, Hsien-Cheng Wang, Shih-Wen Liu, Fu-Kai Yang, Audrey Hsiao-Chiu Hsu
  • Patent number: 9536754
    Abstract: A method of forming a contact structure of a gate structure is provided. In the method, an oxidation layer and a first sidewall layer disposed between a first metal gate and a second metal gate are etched to expose an underlying silicon substrate. A silicide portion defined by a contact profile is deposited in the exposed portion of the silicon substrate. A second sidewall layer substantially covers the first sidewall layer and at least partially covering the silicide portion is formed after depositing the silicide portion. A metal glue layer is deposited around the first metal gate and the second metal gate defining a trench above the silicide portion. A metal plug is deposited within the trench.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited
    Inventors: Audrey Hsiao-Chiu Hsu, Fu-Kai Yang, Mei-Yun Wang, Hsien-Cheng Wang, Shih-Wen Liu, Hsin-Ying Lin
  • Publication number: 20160358779
    Abstract: Semiconductor device structures and methods for forming the same are provided. The method for forming a semiconductor device structure includes forming a dummy gate structure over a substrate and forming a dielectric layer over the substrate around the dummy gate structure. The method for forming a semiconductor device structure further includes removing the dummy gate structure and removing a portion of the dielectric layer to form a funnel shaped trench. The method for forming a semiconductor device structure further includes forming a gate structure in a bottom portion of the funnel shaped trench and filling a hard mask material in a top portion of the funnel shaped trench to form a funnel shaped hard mask structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2016
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hsin-Ying LIN, Mei-Yun WANG, Hsien-Cheng WANG, Fu-Kai YANG, Shih-Wen LIU, Audrey Hsiao-Chiu HSU
  • Patent number: 9449886
    Abstract: A semiconductor device and method of formation are provided herein. A semiconductor device includes a first active region adjacent a first side of a shallow trench isolation (STI) region. The first active region including a first proximal fin having a first proximal fin height adjacent the STI region, and a first distal fin having a first distal fin height adjacent the first proximal fin, the first proximal fin height less than the first distal fin height. The STI region includes oxide, the oxide having an oxide volume, where the oxide volume is inversely proportional to the first proximal fin height. A method of formation includes forming a first proximal fin with a first proximal fin height less than a first distal fin height of a first distal fin, such that the first proximal fin is situated between the first distal fin and an STI region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited
    Inventors: I-Wen Wu, Hsien-Cheng Wang, Hsin-Ying Lin, Mei-Yun Wang, Hsiao-Chiu Hsu, Shih-Wen Liu
  • Patent number: 9425048
    Abstract: Embodiments of mechanisms of a semiconductor device structure are provided. The semiconductor device structure includes a substrate and a metal gate structure formed over the substrate. The semiconductor device structure further includes a funnel shaped hard mask structure formed over the metal gate structure. Formation of voids, which tend to be formed in a rectangular hard mask structure, is prevented. In addition, formation of a self-aligned contact in the semiconductor device becomes easier, and risks of shortage between the contact and a metal gate structure in the semiconductor device decreased. In addition, a method for forming the semiconductor device structure is also provided. The method may include a gate last process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hsin-Ying Lin, Mei-Yun Wang, Hsien-Cheng Wang, Fu-Kai Yang, Shih-Wen Liu, Audrey Hsiao-Chiu Hsu
  • Publication number: 20160233131
    Abstract: A semiconductor device and method of formation are provided herein. A semiconductor device includes a first active region adjacent a first side of a shallow trench isolation (STI) region. The first active region including a first proximal fin having a first proximal fin height adjacent the STI region, and a first distal fin having a first distal fin height adjacent the first proximal fin, the first proximal fin height less than the first distal fin height. The STI region includes oxide, the oxide having an oxide volume, where the oxide volume is inversely proportional to the first proximal fin height. A method of formation includes forming a first proximal fin with a first proximal fin height less than a first distal fin height of a first distal fin, such that the first proximal fin is situated between the first distal fin and an STI region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: I-Wen Wu, Hsien-Cheng Wang, Hsin-Ying Lin, Mei-Yun Wang, Hsiao-Chiu Hsu, Shih-Wen Liu