Patents by Inventor Huan-Ping Chu
Huan-Ping Chu 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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Patent number: 9627524Abstract: The present invention discloses a high voltage metal oxide semiconductor (HVMOS) device and a method for making same. The high voltage metal oxide semiconductor device comprises: a substrate; a gate structure on the substrate; a well in the substrate, the well defining a device region from top view; a first drift region in the well; a source in the well; a drain in the first drift region, the drain being separated from the gate structure by a part of the first drift region; and a P-type dopant region not covering all the device region, wherein the P-type dopant region is formed by implanting a P-type dopant for enhancing the breakdown voltage of the HVMOS device (for N-type HVMOS device) or reducing the ON resistance of the HVMOS device (for P-type HVMOS device).Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2010Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: RICHTEK TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION, R.O.C.Inventors: Tsung-Yi Huang, Huan-Ping Chu, Ching-Yao Yang, Hung-Der Su
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Patent number: 9362384Abstract: The present invention discloses a double diffused metal oxide semiconductor (DMOS) device and a manufacturing method thereof. The DMOS device includes: a first conductive type substrate, a second conductive type high voltage well, a gate, a first conductive type body region, a second conductive type source, a second conductive type drain, a first conductive type body electrode, and a first conductive type floating region. The floating region is formed in the body region, which is electrically floating and is electrically isolated from the source and the gate, such that the electrostatic discharge (ESD) effect is mitigated.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2014Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: Richtek Technology CorporationInventors: Tzu-Cheng Kao, Jian-Hsing Lee, Jin-Lian Su, Huan-Ping Chu, Hung-Der Su
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Publication number: 20150079755Abstract: The present invention discloses a double diffused metal oxide semiconductor (DMOS) device and a manufacturing method thereof. The DMOS device includes: a first conductive type substrate, a second conductive type high voltage well, a gate, a first conductive type body region, a second conductive type source, a second conductive type drain, a first conductive type body electrode, and a first conductive type floating region. The floating region is formed in the body region, which is electrically floating and is electrically isolated from the source and the gate, such that the electrostatic discharge (ESD) effect is mitigated.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2014Publication date: March 19, 2015Applicant: RICHTEK TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION, R.O.CInventors: Tzu-Cheng Kao, Jian-Hsing Lee, Jin-Lian Su, Huan-Ping Chu, Hung-Der Su
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Patent number: 8928078Abstract: The present invention discloses a double diffused metal oxide semiconductor (DMOS) device and a manufacturing method thereof. The DMOS device includes: a first conductive type substrate, a second conductive type high voltage well, a gate, a first conductive type body region, a second conductive type source, a second conductive type drain, a first conductive type body electrode, and a first conductive type floating region. The floating region is formed in the body region, which is electrically floating and is electrically isolated from the source and the gate, such that the electrostatic discharge (ESD) effect is mitigated.Type: GrantFiled: December 25, 2012Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Richtek Technology Corporation, R.O.C.Inventors: Tzu-Cheng Kao, Jian-Hsing Lee, Jin-Lian Su, Huan-Ping Chu, Hung-Der Su
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Patent number: 8841723Abstract: The present invention discloses an LDMOS device having an increased punch-through voltage and a method for making same. The LDMOS device includes: a substrate; a well of a first conductive type formed in the substrate; an isolation region formed in the substrate; a body region of a second conductive type in the well; a source in the body region; a drain in the well; a gate structure on the substrate; and a first conductive type dopant region beneath the body region, for increasing a punch-through voltage.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2010Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: Richtek Technology Corporation, R.O.C.Inventors: Tsung-Yi Huang, Huan-Ping Chu, Ching-Yao Yang, Hung-Der Su
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Patent number: 8835258Abstract: The present invention discloses a high voltage device and a manufacturing method thereof. The high voltage device is formed in a first conductive type substrate, wherein the substrate has an upper surface. The high voltage device includes: a second conductive type buried layer, which is formed in the substrate; a first conductive type well, which is formed between the upper surface and the buried layer; and a second conductive type well, which is connected to the first conductive type well and located at different horizontal positions. The second conductive type well includes a well lower surface, which has a first part and a second part, wherein the first part is directly above the buried layer and electrically coupled to the buried layer; and the second part is not located above the buried layer and forms a PN junction with the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2013Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Richtek Technology Corporation, R.O.C.Inventors: Tsung-Yi Huang, Huan-Ping Chu
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Publication number: 20140175545Abstract: The present invention discloses a double diffused metal oxide semiconductor (DMOS) device and a manufacturing method thereof. The DMOS device includes: a first conductive type substrate, a second conductive type high voltage well, a gate, a first conductive type body region, a second conductive type source, a second conductive type drain, a first conductive type body electrode, and a first conductive type floating region. The floating region is formed in the body region, which is electrically floating and is electrically isolated from the source and the gate, such that the electrostatic discharge (ESD) effect is mitigated.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 25, 2012Publication date: June 26, 2014Inventors: Tzu-Cheng Kao, Jian-Hsing Lee, Jin-Lian Su, Huan-Ping Chu, Hung-Der Su
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Patent number: 8728895Abstract: The present invention discloses a double diffused metal oxide semiconductor (DMOS) device and a manufacturing method thereof. The DMOS device includes: an isolation structure for defining device regions; a gate with a ring-shaped structure; a drain located outside the ring; and a lightly doped drain, a source, and a body electrode located inside the ring. To increase the sub-threshold voltage at the corners of the gate, the corners are located completely on the isolation structure, or the lightly doped drain is apart from the corners by a predetermined distance.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2014Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Richtek Corporation Technology R.O.C.Inventors: Ching-Yao Yang, Tsung-Yi Huang, Huan-Ping Chu, Hung-Der Su
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Patent number: 8729630Abstract: The present invention discloses a double diffused metal oxide semiconductor (DMOS) device and a manufacturing method thereof. The DMOS device includes: an isolation structure for defining device regions; a gate with a ring-shaped structure; a drain located outside the ring; and a lightly doped drain, a source, and a body electrode located inside the ring. To increase the sub-threshold voltage at the corners of the gate, the corners are located completely on the isolation structure, or the lightly doped drain is apart from the corners by a predetermined distance.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2014Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Richtek Tehnology Corporation, R.O.C.Inventors: Ching-Yao Yang, Tsung-Yi Huang, Huan-Ping Chu, Hung-Der Su
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Publication number: 20140120676Abstract: The present invention discloses a double diffused metal oxide semiconductor (DMOS) device and a manufacturing method thereof. The DMOS device includes: an isolation structure for defining device regions; a gate with a ring-shaped structure; a drain located outside the ring; and a lightly doped drain, a source, and a body electrode located inside the ring. To increase the sub-threshold voltage at the corners of the gate, the corners are located completely on the isolation structure, or the lightly doped drain is apart from the corners by a predetermined distance.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2014Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: RICHTEK TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Ching-Yao Yang, Tsung-Yi Huang, Huan-Ping Chu, Hung-Der Su
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Publication number: 20140120679Abstract: The present invention discloses a double diffused metal oxide semiconductor (DMOS) device and a manufacturing method thereof. The DMOS device includes: an isolation structure for defining device regions; a gate with a ring-shaped structure; a drain located outside the ring; and a lightly doped drain, a source, and a body electrode located inside the ring. To increase the sub-threshold voltage at the corners of the gate, the corners are located completely on the isolation structure, or the lightly doped drain is apart from the corners by a predetermined distance.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2014Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: RICHTEK TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Ching-Yao Yang, Tsung-Yi Huang, Huan-Ping Chu, Hung-Der Su
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Publication number: 20140117443Abstract: The present invention discloses a double diffused metal oxide semiconductor (DMOS) device and a manufacturing method thereof. The DMOS device includes: an isolation structure for defining device regions; a gate with a ring-shaped structure; a drain located outside the ring; and a lightly doped drain, a source, and a body electrode located inside the ring. To increase the sub-threshold voltage at the corners of the gate, the corners are located completely on the isolation structure, or the lightly doped drain is apart from the corners by a predetermined distance.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2014Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: RICHTEK TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Ching-Yao Yang, Tsung-Yi Huang, Huan-Ping Chu, Hung-Der Su
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Patent number: 8709900Abstract: The present invention discloses a double diffused metal oxide semiconductor (DMOS) device and a manufacturing method thereof. The DMOS device includes: an isolation structure for defining device regions; a gate with a ring-shaped structure; a drain located outside the ring; and a lightly doped drain, a source, and a body electrode located inside the ring. To increase the sub-threshold voltage at the corners of the gate, the corners are located completely on the isolation structure, or the lightly doped drain is apart from the corners by a predetermined distance.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2014Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: Richtek Technology Corporation, R.O.C.Inventors: Ching-Yao Yang, Tsung-Yi Huang, Huan-Ping Chu, Hung-Der Su
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Patent number: 8653594Abstract: The present invention discloses a double diffused metal oxide semiconductor (DMOS) device and a manufacturing method thereof. The DMOS device includes: an isolation structure for defining device regions; a gate with a ring-shaped structure; a drain located outside the ring; and a lightly doped drain, a source, and a body electrode located inside the ring. To increase the sub-threshold voltage at the corners of the gate, the corners are located completely on the isolation structure, or the lightly doped drain is apart from the corners by a predetermined distance.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2011Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Richtek Technology Corporation, R.O.C.Inventors: Ching-Yao Yang, Tsung-Yi Huang, Huan-Ping Chu, Hung-Der Su
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Publication number: 20130217196Abstract: The present invention discloses a high voltage device and a manufacturing method thereof. The high voltage device is formed in a first conductive type substrate, wherein the substrate has an upper surface. The high voltage device includes: a second conductive type buried layer, which is formed in the substrate; a first conductive type well, which is formed between the upper surface and the buried layer; and a second conductive type well, which is connected to the first conductive type well and located at different horizontal positions. The second conductive type well includes a well lower surface, which has a first part and a second part, wherein the first part is directly above the buried layer and electrically coupled to the buried layer; and the second part is not located above the buried layer and forms a PN junction with the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2013Publication date: August 22, 2013Applicant: Richtek Technology CorporationInventors: Tsung-Yi Huang, Huan-Ping Chu
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Patent number: 8421150Abstract: The present invention discloses a high voltage device and a manufacturing method thereof. The high voltage device is formed in a first conductive type substrate, wherein the substrate has an upper surface. The high voltage device includes: a second conductive type buried layer, which is formed in the substrate; a first conductive type well, which is formed between the upper surface and the buried layer; and a second conductive type well, which is connected to the first conductive type well and located at different horizontal positions. The second conductive type well includes a well lower surface, which has a first part and a second part, wherein the first part is directly above the buried layer and electrically coupled to the buried layer; and the second part is not located above the buried layer and forms a PN junction with the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2011Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: Richtek Technology Corporation R.O.C.Inventors: Tsung-Yi Huang, Huan-Ping Chu
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Publication number: 20130032880Abstract: The present invention discloses a high voltage device and a manufacturing method thereof. The high voltage device is formed in a first conductive type substrate, wherein the substrate has an upper surface. The high voltage device includes: a second conductive type buried layer, which is formed in the substrate; a first conductive type well, which is formed between the upper surface and the buried layer; and a second conductive type well, which is connected to the first conductive type well and located at different horizontal positions. The second conductive type well includes a well lower surface, which has a first part and a second part, wherein the first part is directly above the buried layer and electrically coupled to the buried layer; and the second part is not located above the buried layer and forms a PN junction with the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2011Publication date: February 7, 2013Inventors: Tsung-Yi HUANG, Huan-Ping CHU
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Publication number: 20120319202Abstract: The present invention discloses a high voltage device and a manufacturing method thereof. The high voltage device includes: a first conductive type substrate having a device region; a gate, which is located on a surface of the substrate; a second conductive type source and a second conductive type drain in the device region at different sides of the gate respectively; and a second conductive type drift region, which is located in the device region, between the source and the drain. The gate includes: a conductive layer for receiving a gate voltage; and multiple dielectric layers with different thicknesses, located at different horizontal positions. From cross-section view, each dielectric layer is between the conductive layer and the substrate, and the multiple dielectric layers are arranged in an order from thinner to thicker from a side closer to the source to a side closer to the drain.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2011Publication date: December 20, 2012Inventors: Tsung-Yi Huang, Huan-Ping Chu
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Publication number: 20120187483Abstract: The present invention discloses a double diffused metal oxide semiconductor (DMOS) device and a manufacturing method thereof. The DMOS device includes: an isolation structure for defining device regions; a gate with a ring-shaped structure; a drain located outside the ring; and a lightly doped drain, a source, and a body electrode located inside the ring. To increase the sub-threshold voltage at the corners of the gate, the corners are located completely on the isolation structure, or the lightly doped drain is apart from the corners by a predetermined distance.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2011Publication date: July 26, 2012Inventors: Ching-Yao Yang, Tsung-Yi Huang, Huan-Ping Chu, Hung-Der Su
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Publication number: 20110220997Abstract: The present invention discloses an LDMOS device having an increased punch-through voltage and a method for making same. The LDMOS device includes: a substrate; a well of a first conductive type formed in the substrate; an isolation region formed in the substrate; a body region of a second conductive type in the well; a source in the body region; a drain in the well; a gate structure on the substrate; and a first conductive type dopant region beneath the body region, for increasing a punch-through voltage.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2010Publication date: September 15, 2011Inventors: Tsung-Yi Huang, Huan-Ping Chu, Ching-Yao Yang, Hung-Der Su