Patents by Inventor Jang Chen

Jang 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).

  • Publication number: 20240120409
    Abstract: A method for forming a semiconductor device is provided. A first patterned mask is formed on the substrate, the first patterned mask having a first opening therein. A second patterned mask is formed on the substrate in the first opening, the first patterned mask and the second patterned mask forming a combined patterned mask. The combined patterned mask is formed having one or more second openings, wherein one or more unmasked portions of the substrate are exposed. Trenches that correspond to the one or more unmasked portions of the substrate are formed in the substrate in the one or more second openings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Miin-Jang Chen, Kuen-Yu Tsai, Chee-Wee Liu
  • Publication number: 20240102162
    Abstract: A method includes following steps. A first precursor is pulsed over a substrate such that first precursor adsorbs on a first region and a second region of the substrate. A first plurality of the first precursor adsorbing on the first region is then removed using a plasma, while leaving a second plurality of the first precursor adsorbing on the second region. A second precursor is then pulsed to the substrate to form a monolayer of a film on the second region and a material on the first region. The material is then removed using a plasma. The substrate is biased during removing the material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Applicants: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD., NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Chun-Yi CHOU, Chih-Piao CHUU, Miin-Jang CHEN
  • Publication number: 20240088255
    Abstract: A method includes forming source/drain regions in a semiconductor substrate; depositing a zirconium-containing oxide layer over a channel region in the semiconductor substrate and between the source/drain region; forming a titanium oxide layer in contact with the zirconium-containing oxide layer; forming a top electrode over the zirconium-containing oxide layer, wherein no annealing is performed after depositing the zirconium-containing oxide layer and prior to forming the top electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Applicants: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD., NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Miin-Jang CHEN, Sheng-Han YI, Chen-Hsuan LU
  • Publication number: 20240088124
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure, comprising a redistribution layer (RDL) including a dielectric layer and a conductive trace within the dielectric layer; a first conductive member disposed over the RDL and electrically connected with the conductive trace; a second conductive member disposed over the RDL and electrically connected with the conductive trace; a first die disposed over the RDL; a second die disposed over the first die, the first conductive member and the second conductive member; and a connector disposed between the second die and the second conductive member to electrically connect the second die with the conductive trace, wherein the first conductive member is electrically isolated from the second die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: HSIANG-TAI LU, SHUO-MAO CHEN, MILL-JER WANG, FENG-CHENG HSU, CHAO-HSIANG YANG, SHIN-PUU JENG, CHENG-YI HONG, CHIH-HSIEN LIN, DAI-JANG CHEN, CHEN-HUA LIN
  • Patent number: 11923359
    Abstract: A method for forming a FinFET device structure is provided. The method includes forming a first fin structure and a second fin structure over a substrate and forming a liner layer over the first fin structure and the second fin structure. The method also includes forming an isolation layer over the liner layer and removing a portion of the liner layer and a portion of the isolation layer, such that the liner layer includes a first liner layer on an outer sidewall surface of the first fin structure and a second liner layer on an inner sidewall surface of the first fin structure, and a top surface of the second liner layer is higher than a top surface of the first liner layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chung-Shu Wu, Shu-Uei Jang, Wei-Yeh Tang, Ryan Chia-Jen Chen, An-Chyi Wei
  • Patent number: 11923350
    Abstract: A manufacturing method of a light emitting diode (LED) package structure includes the following steps. A carrier is provided. A redistribution layer is formed on the carrier. A plurality of active devices are formed on the carrier. A plurality of LEDs are transferred on the redistribution layer. The LEDs and the active devices are respectively electrically connected to the redistribution layer. The active devices are adapted to drive the LEDs, respectively. A molding compound is formed on the redistribution layer to encapsulate the LEDs. The carrier is removed to expose a bottom surface of the redistribution layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Unimicron Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Ming-Ru Chen, Tzyy-Jang Tseng, Cheng-Chung Lo
  • Publication number: 20240053790
    Abstract: A monitor includes a casing assembly, a light-emitting module and a display panel. The casing assembly includes a casing and a support frame. The support frame is disposed in the casing. The support frame includes an accommodation portion and at least one support portion, the accommodation portion is connected to the casing, the support portion is connected to the accommodation portion and protrudes from the accommodation portion. The light-emitting module is disposed in the accommodation portion. The display panel is supported by the at least one support portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2022
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: CHUNLEI ZHAO, Liang Yang, YAO-CHEN YANG, chia-jang Chen, chih chou Chou
  • Patent number: 11903121
    Abstract: A printed circuit board includes a reference plane embedded in a substrate and adjacent to the top surface of the substrate. The printed circuit board also includes a first signal net and a second signal net being in close proximity to each other and disposed within a specific region on the top surface of the substrate. An outermost insulating layer on the top surface of the substrate covers the substrate, the first signal net and the second signal net, and includes an opening to expose a portion of the second signal net. A conductive layer is disposed in the opening and on the outermost insulating layer corresponding to the specific region, such that the conductive layer overlaps with the first signal net. A fifth signal net is embedded in the substrate and between the reference plane and the outermost insulating layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: MediaTek Inc.
    Inventor: Nan-Jang Chen
  • Patent number: 11868183
    Abstract: A retractable assembly includes a fixed frame, a movable frame and a plurality of first balls. The fixed frame has an accommodation portion and a plurality of guiding portions. The guiding portions are connected to the accommodation portion. The movable frame is at least partially located in the accommodation portion. The first balls are movably located in the guiding portions, and the movable frame is connected to the fixed frame via the first balls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: WISTRON CORP.
    Inventors: Zijie Iin, Yao-Chen Yang, Chia-Jang Chen, Chih Chou Chou
  • Patent number: 11855171
    Abstract: A method includes forming source/drain regions in a semiconductor substrate; depositing a zirconium-containing oxide layer over a channel region in the semiconductor substrate and between the source/drain region; forming a titanium oxide layer in contact with the zirconium-containing oxide layer; forming a top electrode over the zirconium-containing oxide layer, wherein no annealing is performed after depositing the zirconium-containing oxide layer and prior to forming the top electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignees: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD., NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Miin-Jang Chen, Sheng-Han Yi, Chen-Hsuan Lu
  • Patent number: 11855066
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor structure forming a redistribution layer (RDL); forming a conductive pad over the RDL; performing a first electrical test through the conductive pad; bonding a first die over the RDL by a connector; disposing a first underfill material to surround the connector; performing a second electrical test through the conductive pad; disposing a second die over the first die and the conductive pad; and disposing a second underfill material to surround the second die, wherein the conductive pad is at least partially in contact with the second underfill material, and is protruded from the RDL during the first electrical test and the second electrical test.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.
    Inventors: Hsiang-Tai Lu, Shuo-Mao Chen, Mill-Jer Wang, Feng-Cheng Hsu, Chao-Hsiang Yang, Shin-Puu Jeng, Cheng-Yi Hong, Chih-Hsien Lin, Dai-Jang Chen, Chen-Hua Lin
  • Patent number: 11855190
    Abstract: A method for forming a semiconductor device is provided. A first patterned mask is formed on the substrate, the first patterned mask having a first opening therein. A second patterned mask is formed on the substrate in the first opening, the first patterned mask and the second patterned mask forming a combined patterned mask. The combined patterned mask is formed having one or more second openings, wherein one or more unmasked portions of the substrate are exposed. Trenches that correspond to the one or more unmasked portions of the substrate are formed in the substrate in the one or more second openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignees: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, COMPANY NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Miin-Jang Chen, Kuen-Yu Tsai, Chee-Wee Liu
  • Publication number: 20230361213
    Abstract: Techniques in accordance with embodiments described herein are directed to a MFM structure that includes a resistance component, an inductance component and a capacitance component. The MFM device is equivalent to a series LC circuit with the resistance component coupled in parallel with the capacitance component. The MFM structure is used as a series LC resonant circuit, band-pass circuit, band-stop circuit, low-pass filter, high-pass filter, oscillators, or negative capacitors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventors: Miin-Jang CHEN, Po-Hsien CHENG, Yu-tung YIN
  • Publication number: 20230317820
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a plurality of semiconductor layers arranged one above another, and source/drain epitaxial regions on opposite sides of the plurality of semiconductor layers. The semiconductor device further includes a gate structure surrounding each of the plurality of semiconductor layers. The gate structure includes interfacial layers respectively over the plurality of semiconductor layers, a high-k dielectric layer over the interfacial layers, and a gate metal over the high-k dielectric layer. The gate structure further includes gate spacers spacing apart the gate structure from the source/drain epitaxial regions. A top position of the high-k dielectric layer is lower than top positions of the gate spacers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Applicants: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD., NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY, NATIONAL TAIWAN NORMAL UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Tung-Ying LEE, Tse-An CHEN, Tzu-Chung WANG, Miin-Jang CHEN, Yu-Tung YIN, Meng-Chien YANG
  • Patent number: 11728426
    Abstract: Techniques in accordance with embodiments described herein are directed to a MFM structure that includes a resistance component, an inductance component and a capacitance component. The MFM device is equivalent to a series LC circuit with the resistance component coupled in parallel with the capacitance component. The MFM structure is used as a series LC resonant circuit, band-pass circuit, band-stop circuit, low-pass filter, high-pass filter, oscillators, or negative capacitors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignees: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., National Taiwan University
    Inventors: Miin-Jang Chen, Po-Hsien Cheng, Yu-tung Yin
  • Publication number: 20230238240
    Abstract: A method for fabricating a semiconductor device is provided. The method includes depositing a gate dielectric layer over a semiconductor substrate; depositing a work function layer over the gate dielectric layer by an atomic layer deposition (ALD) process, wherein the work function layer comprises a metal element and a nonmetal element, and the ALD process comprises a plurality of cycles. Each of the cycles comprises: introducing a precursor gas comprising the metal element to a chamber to form a precursor surface layer on the semiconductor substrate in the chamber; purging a remaining portion of the precursor gas away from the chamber; performing a reactive-gas plasma treatment using a reactive-gas plasma comprising the nonmetal element to convert the precursor surface layer into a monolayer of the work function layer; purging a remaining portion of the reactive-gas plasma away from the chamber, and performing an inert-gas plasma treatment in the chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2022
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Applicants: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD., NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Chun-Yuan WANG, Miin-Jang CHEN
  • Patent number: 11699739
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes source and a drain above a substrate and spaced apart along a first direction, and a semiconductor channel extending between the source and the drain. The semiconductor device further includes gate spacers, an interfacial layer, and a metal gate structure. The gate spacers are disposed on the semiconductor channel and spaced apart by a spacer-to-spacer distance along the first direction. The interfacial layer is on the semiconductor channel. The interfacial layer extends a length along the first direction, and the length is less than a minimum of the spacer-to-spacer distance along the first direction. The metal gate structure is over the interfacial layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignees: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD., NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY, NATIONAL TAIWAN NORMAL UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Tung-Ying Lee, Tse-An Chen, Tzu-Chung Wang, Miin-Jang Chen, Yu-Tung Yin, Meng-Chien Yang
  • Publication number: 20230136093
    Abstract: A retractable assembly includes a fixed frame, a movable frame and a plurality of first balls. The fixed frame has an accommodation portion and a plurality of guiding portions. The guiding portions are connected to the accommodation portion. The movable frame is at least partially located in the accommodation portion. The first balls are movably located in the guiding portions, and the movable frame is connected to the fixed frame via the first balls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2022
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Inventors: Zijie Lin, YAO-CHEN YANG, Chia-Jang Chen, Chih Chou Chou
  • Publication number: 20230131796
    Abstract: A liquid crystal display includes a casing and a displaying module disposed in the casing. The displaying module includes a backlight module and a liquid crystal panel stacked on the backlight module. The backlight module includes a back chassis and a light-guiding plate. The back chassis has a bottom plate portion and a side portion bent from the bottom plate portion and forms an accommodating space therebetween. The back chassis has a constraining portion in the accommodating space. The light-guiding plate is accommodated in the accommodating space. At least a portion of the light-guiding plate is located between the constraining portion and the bottom plate portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2022
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Applicant: Wistron Corporation
    Inventors: CHUNLEI ZHAO, Yao-Chen Yang, Chia-Jang Chen, Chih-Chou Chou
  • Publication number: 20230112658
    Abstract: A method for forming a semiconductor device is provided. A first patterned mask is formed on the substrate, the first patterned mask having a first opening therein. A second patterned mask is formed on the substrate in the first opening, the first patterned mask and the second patterned mask forming a combined patterned mask. The combined patterned mask is formed having one or more second openings, wherein one or more unmasked portions of the substrate are exposed. Trenches that correspond to the one or more unmasked portions of the substrate are formed in the substrate in the one or more second openings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2022
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Inventors: Miin-Jang Chen, Kuen-Yu Tsai, Chee-Wee Liu