Patents by Inventor Kuang-Pi Lee

Kuang-Pi Lee 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).

  • Patent number: 12113098
    Abstract: A capacitor structure includes an insulation layer and a capacitor unit disposed on the insulation layer. The capacitor unit includes a first electrode, a second electrode, a first dielectric layer, and a patterned conductive layer. The second electrode is disposed above the first electrode in a vertical direction. The first dielectric layer is disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode in the vertical direction. The patterned conductive layer is disposed between first electrode and the second electrode, the patterned conductive layer is electrically connected with the first electrode, and the first dielectric layer surrounds the patterned conductive layer in a horizontal direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Chih-Tung Yeh, Kuang-Pi Lee, Wen-Jung Liao
  • Publication number: 20230231003
    Abstract: A capacitor structure includes an insulation layer and a capacitor unit disposed on the insulation layer. The capacitor unit includes a first electrode, a second electrode, a first dielectric layer, and a patterned conductive layer. The second electrode is disposed above the first electrode in a vertical direction. The first dielectric layer is disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode in the vertical direction. The patterned conductive layer is disposed between first electrode and the second electrode, the patterned conductive layer is electrically connected with the first electrode, and the first dielectric layer surrounds the patterned conductive layer in a horizontal direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2023
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Chih-Tung Yeh, Kuang-Pi Lee, Wen-Jung Liao
  • Patent number: 11640970
    Abstract: A capacitor structure includes an insulation layer and a capacitor unit disposed on the insulation layer. The capacitor unit includes a first electrode, a second electrode, a first dielectric layer, and a patterned conductive layer. The second electrode is disposed above the first electrode in a vertical direction. The first dielectric layer is disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode in the vertical direction. The patterned conductive layer is disposed between first electrode and the second electrode, the patterned conductive layer is electrically connected with the first electrode, and the first dielectric layer surrounds the patterned conductive layer in a horizontal direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Assignee: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Chih-Tung Yeh, Kuang-Pi Lee, Wen-Jung Liao
  • Publication number: 20220384562
    Abstract: A capacitor structure includes an insulation layer and a capacitor unit disposed on the insulation layer. The capacitor unit includes a first electrode, a second electrode, a first dielectric layer, and a patterned conductive layer. The second electrode is disposed above the first electrode in a vertical direction. The first dielectric layer is disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode in the vertical direction. The patterned conductive layer is disposed between first electrode and the second electrode, the patterned conductive layer is electrically connected with the first electrode, and the first dielectric layer surrounds the patterned conductive layer in a horizontal direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2021
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Chih-Tung Yeh, Kuang-Pi Lee, Wen-Jung Liao
  • Patent number: 7638390
    Abstract: A static random access memory (SRAM) cell structure at least comprising a substrate, a transistor, an upper electrode and a capacitor dielectric layer. A device isolation structure is set up in the substrate to define an active region. The active region has an opening. The transistor is set up over the active region of the substrate. The source region of the transistor is next to the opening. The upper electrode is set up over the opening such that the opening is completely filled. The capacitor dielectric layer is set up between the upper electrode and the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: United Microelectric Corp.
    Inventors: Tzung-Han Lee, Kuang-Pi Lee, Wen-Jeng Lin, Rern-Hurng Larn
  • Patent number: 7511329
    Abstract: A non-volatile memory includes a substrate, a plurality of data storage elements positioned on the substrate, a plurality of control gates positioned above the data storage elements, an insulating layer positioned on surfaces and sidewalls of the control gates, and a bit-line positioned on the insulating layer to cross the control gates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignee: United Microelectronics Corp.
    Inventors: Chien-Hung Chen, Nai-Chen Peng, Kuang-Pi Lee, Tzu-Ping Chen
  • Patent number: 7449741
    Abstract: A static random access memory (SRAM) cell structure at least comprising a substrate, a transistor, an upper electrode and a capacitor dielectric layer. A device isolation structure is set up in the substrate to define an active region. The active region has an opening. The transistor is set up over the active region of the substrate. The source region of the transistor is next to the opening. The upper electrode is set up over the opening such that the opening is completely filled. The capacitor dielectric layer is set up between the upper electrode and the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: United Microeletronic Corp.
    Inventors: Tzung-Han Lee, Kuang-Pi Lee, Wen-Jeng Lin, Rern-Hurng Larn
  • Patent number: 7358556
    Abstract: A static random access memory (SRAM) cell structure at least comprising a substrate, a transistor, an upper electrode and a capacitor dielectric layer. A device isolation structure is set up in the substrate to define an active region. The active region has an opening. The transistor is set up over the active region of the substrate. The source region of the transistor is next to the opening. The upper electrode is set up over the opening such that the opening is completely filled. The capacitor dielectric layer is set up between the upper electrode and the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: United Microelectronics Corp.
    Inventors: Tzung-Han Lee, Kuang-Pi Lee, Wen-Jeng Lin, Rern-Hurng Larn
  • Publication number: 20070298567
    Abstract: A static random access memory (SRAM) cell structure at least comprising a substrate, a transistor, an upper electrode and a capacitor dielectric layer. A device isolation structure is set up in the substrate to define an active region. The active region has an opening. The transistor is set up over the active region of the substrate. The source region of the transistor is next to the opening. The upper electrode is set up over the opening such that the opening is completely filled. The capacitor dielectric layer is set up between the upper electrode and the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2007
    Publication date: December 27, 2007
    Inventors: Tzung-Han Lee, Kuang-Pi Lee, Wen-Jeng Lin, Rem-Hurng Larn
  • Patent number: 7309890
    Abstract: A static random access memory (SRAM) cell structure at least comprising a substrate, a transistor, an upper electrode and a capacitor dielectric layer. A device isolation structure is set up in the substrate to define an active region. The active region has an opening. The transistor is set up over the active region of the substrate. The source region of the transistor is next to the opening. The upper electrode is set up over the opening such that the opening is completely filled. The capacitor dielectric layer is set up between the upper electrode and the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2007
    Assignee: United Microelectronics Corp.
    Inventors: Tzung-Han Lee, Kuang-Pi Lee, Wen-Jeng Lin, Rern-Hurng Larn
  • Patent number: 7157763
    Abstract: A static random access memory (SRAM) cell structure at least comprising a substrate, a transistor, an upper electrode and a capacitor dielectric layer. A device isolation structure is set up in the substrate to define an active region. The active region has an opening. The transistor is set up over the active region of the substrate. The source region of the transistor is next to the opening. The upper electrode is set up over the opening such that the opening is completely filled. The capacitor dielectric layer is set up between the upper electrode and the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: United Microelectronics Corp.
    Inventors: Tzung-Han Lee, Kuang-Pi Lee, Wen-Jeng Lin, Rern-Hurng Larn
  • Patent number: 7144777
    Abstract: A non-volatile memory comprising a substrate, a stacked gate structure, a conductive spacer, an oxide/nitride/oxide layer, buried doping regions, a control gate and an insulating layer. The stacked gate structure is disposed on the substrate. The stacked gate structure comprises a gate dielectric layer, a select gate and a cap layer. The conductive spacer is disposed on the sidewalls of the stacked gate structure. The oxide/nitride/oxide layer is disposed between the conductive spacer and the stacked gate structure and between the conductive spacer and the substrate. The buried doping regions are disposed in the substrate outside the conductive spacer on each side of the stacked gate structure. The control gate is disposed over the stacked gate structure and electrically connected to the conductive spacer. The insulating layer is disposed between the buried doping layer and the control gate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: United Microelectronics Corp.
    Inventors: Tzung-Han Lee, Wen-Jeng Lin, Kuang-Pi Lee, Blue Larn
  • Publication number: 20060202248
    Abstract: A static random access memory (SRAM) cell structure at least comprising a substrate, a transistor, an upper electrode and a capacitor dielectric layer. A device isolation structure is set up in the substrate to define an active region. The active region has an opening. The transistor is set up over the active region of the substrate. The source region of the transistor is next to the opening. The upper electrode is set up over the opening such that the opening is completely filled. The capacitor dielectric layer is set up between the upper electrode and the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2006
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Inventors: Tzung-Han Lee, Kuang-Pi Lee, Wen-Jeng Lin, Rern-Hurng Larn
  • Publication number: 20060202247
    Abstract: A static random access memory (SRAM) cell structure at least comprising a substrate, a transistor, an upper electrode and a capacitor dielectric layer. A device isolation structure is set up in the substrate to define an active region. The active region has an opening. The transistor is set up over the active region of the substrate. The source region of the transistor is next to the opening. The upper electrode is set up over the opening such that the opening is completely filled. The capacitor dielectric layer is set up between the upper electrode and the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2006
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Inventors: Tzung-Han Lee, Kuang-Pi Lee, Wen-Jeng Lin, Rern-Hurng Larn
  • Publication number: 20060197132
    Abstract: A static random access memory (SRAM) cell structure at least comprising a substrate, a transistor, an upper electrode and a capacitor dielectric layer. A device isolation structure is set up in the substrate to define an active region. The active region has an opening. The transistor is set up over the active region of the substrate. The source region of the transistor is next to the opening. The upper electrode is set up over the opening such that the opening is completely filled. The capacitor dielectric layer is set up between the upper electrode and the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2006
    Publication date: September 7, 2006
    Inventors: Tzung-Han Lee, Kuang-Pi Lee, Wen-Jeng Lin, Rern-Hurng Larn
  • Publication number: 20060192241
    Abstract: A non-volatile memory comprising a substrate, a stacked gate structure, a conductive spacer, an oxide/nitride/oxide layer, buried doping regions, a control gate and an insulating layer. The stacked gate structure is disposed on the substrate. The stacked gate structure comprises a gate dielectric layer, a select gate and a cap layer. The conductive spacer is disposed on the sidewalls of the stacked gate structure. The oxide/nitride/oxide layer is disposed between the conductive spacer and the stacked gate structure and between the conductive spacer and the substrate. The buried doping regions are disposed in the substrate outside the conductive spacer on each side of the stacked gate structure. The control gate is disposed over the stacked gate structure and electrically connected to the conductive spacer. The insulating layer is disposed between the buried doping layer and the control gate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2005
    Publication date: August 31, 2006
    Inventors: Tzung-Han Lee, Wen-Jeng Lin, Kuang-Pi Lee, Blue Larn
  • Publication number: 20060186455
    Abstract: A non-volatile memory includes a substrate, a plurality of data storage elements positioned on the substrate, a plurality of control gates positioned above the data storage elements, an insulating layer positioned on surfaces and sidewalls of the control gates, and a bit-line positioned on the insulating layer to cross the control gates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2005
    Publication date: August 24, 2006
    Inventors: Chien-Hung Chen, Nai-Chen Peng, Kuang-Pi Lee, Tzu-Ping Chen
  • Publication number: 20050098905
    Abstract: A static random access memory (SRAM) cell structure at least comprising a substrate, a transistor, an upper electrode and a capacitor dielectric layer. A device isolation structure is set up in the substrate to define an active region. The active region has an opening. The transistor is set up over the active region of the substrate. The source region of the transistor is next to the opening. The upper electrode is set up over the opening such that the opening is completely filled. The capacitor dielectric layer is set up between the upper electrode and the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2004
    Publication date: May 12, 2005
    Inventors: Tzung-Han Lee, Kuang-Pi Lee, Wen-Jeng Lin, Rern-Hurng Larn