Patents by Inventor Liang-Hsiang Chen

Liang-Hsiang 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: 20230378244
    Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor device is disclosed. The method includes forming a plurality of isolation regions on a semiconductor substrate, forming a protective layer in a resistor region of the semiconductor substrate, after forming the protective layer, etching a gate dielectric layer to form first and second gate dielectric layers of a transistor in a transistor region of the semiconductor substrate, removing the protective layer, forming first and second dummy gate stacks over the first and second gate dielectric layers, respectively, forming a resistor in the resistor region, forming third and fourth dummy gate stacks over the resistor, and replacing each of the first, second, third, and fourth dummy gate stacks with a conductive material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2022
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventors: Liang-Hsiang Chen, Chinyu Su, Che-Chih Hsu
  • Patent number: 9876193
    Abstract: A thin-film device may include a carrier, a release layer, a stacking structure, and a flexible substrate. The release layer may be overlaid on the carrier, and the stacking structure is overlaid on the release layer. The stacking structure may include a first protective layer and a second protective layer, wherein the refractive index of the first protective layer exceeds that of the second protective layer. The flexible substrate may be overlaid on the release layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Jing-Yi Yan, Chen-Yu Chiang, Wen-Tung Wang, Bo-Cheng Kung, Hung-Chien Lin, Liang-Hsiang Chen
  • Patent number: 9252165
    Abstract: A semiconductor device structure is provided. The semiconductor device structure may include a substrate, a semiconductor layer, a first conductive layer, a second conductive layer, a first dielectric layer and a second dielectric layer. The first dielectric layer is disposed on the substrate. The second dielectric layer is disposed on the first dielectric layer. The semiconductor layer is adjacent to the first dielectric layer or the second dielectric layer. The semiconductor layer is disposed on the first dielectric layer or the second dielectric layer. The first conductive layer is adjacent to the first dielectric layer or the second dielectric layer. The second conductive layer is disposed on the first dielectric layer or the second dielectric layer. The effective Young's modulus of the second dielectric layer may be smaller than the Young's modulus of the first dielectric layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Jing-Yi Yan, Chih-Chieh Hsu, Liang-Hsiang Chen, Chen-Wei Lin
  • Publication number: 20140349091
    Abstract: A thin-film device may include a carrier, a release layer, a stacking structure, and a flexible substrate. The release layer may be overlaid on the carrier, and the stacking structure is overlaid on the release layer. The stacking structure may include a first protective layer and a second protective layer, wherein the refractive index of the first protective layer exceeds that of the second protective layer. The flexible substrate may be overlaid on the release layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2013
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Jing-Yi Yan, Chen-Yu Chiang, Wen-Tung Wang, Bo-Cheng Kung, Hung-Chien Lin, Liang-Hsiang Chen
  • Publication number: 20140231811
    Abstract: A semiconductor device structure is provided. The semiconductor device structure may include a substrate, a semiconductor layer, a first conductive layer, a second conductive layer, a first dielectric layer and a second dielectric layer. The first dielectric layer is disposed on the substrate. The second dielectric layer is disposed on the first dielectric layer. The semiconductor layer is adjacent to the first dielectric layer or the second dielectric layer. The semiconductor layer is disposed on the first dielectric layer or the second dielectric layer. The first conductive layer is adjacent to the first dielectric layer or the second dielectric layer. The second conductive layer is disposed on the first dielectric layer or the second dielectric layer. The effective Young's modulus of the second dielectric layer may be smaller than the Young's modulus of the first dielectric layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2014
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Jing-Yi YAN, Chih-Chieh HSU, Liang-Hsiang CHEN, Chen-Wei LIN
  • Publication number: 20140217400
    Abstract: A semiconductor element structure and a manufacturing method for the same are provided. The semiconductor element structure may comprise a gate electrode, a dielectric layer, an active layer, a source, a drain and a protective layer. The active layer and the gate electrode are disposed on opposing sides of the dielectric layer. The source is disposed on the active layer. The drain is disposed on the active layer. The protective layer is disposed on the active layer. The protective layer may have a hydrogen content less than or equal to 0.1 at % and a sheet resistance higher than or equal to 10? 10 Ohm/sq.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Jing-Yi YAN, Chu-Yin HUNG, Liang-Hsiang CHEN, Hsiao-Chiang YAO, Wu-Wei TSAI
  • Patent number: 8759543
    Abstract: In an embodiment of the disclosure, a bithiophene derivative is provided. The bithiophene derivative has formula (I): In formula (I), R is C8-25 alkyl, and A includes In another embodiment of the disclosure, a semiconductor device including the bithiophene derivative is further provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Liang-Hsiang Chen, Ming-Chou Chen, Chia-Ming Yeh
  • Publication number: 20130168642
    Abstract: In an embodiment of the disclosure, a bithiophene derivative is provided. The bithiophene derivative has formula (I): In formula (I), R is C8-25 alkyl, and A includes In another embodiment of the disclosure, a semiconductor device including the bithiophene derivative is further provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2012
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Inventors: Liang-Hsiang CHEN, Ming-Chou CHEN, Chia-Ming YEH
  • Patent number: 8373168
    Abstract: A thin film transistor is provided. The thin film transistor includes a gate, at least an inorganic material layer, at least one dielectric layer, a source, a drain, and an active layer. The active layer is located on the substrate. The source and the drain cover a part of the active layer and a part of the substrate. A channel region exists between the source and the drain. The inorganic material layer is filled into the channel region. The dielectric layer at least including an organic material covers the inorganic material, the source and the drain. The gate is disposed on the dielectric layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Jing-Yi Yan, Liang-Hsiang Chen
  • Patent number: 8350256
    Abstract: The disclosure is related to organic semiconductor compounds including benzodithieno(3,2-b:2?,3?-d)thiophene (BDTT) and the derivatives of benzodithieno(3,2-b:2?,3?-d)thiophene. The organic compounds of the disclosure have high resistance to the oxidation and high electrical stability. Accordingly, the semiconductor device having an organic semiconductor layer made of the organic compounds of the disclosure has stable electrical performance, and the reliability of the semiconductor device is improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Liang-Hsiang Chen, Ming-Chou Chen, Jing-Yi Yan, Chih-Wei Chu, Yo-Chi Liang, Xiu Zhang
  • Patent number: 8288761
    Abstract: A composition for photosensitive dielectric material is provided. The composition includes 4 to 10 percent by weight of a polymer material, 1.5 to 10 percent by weight of a crosslinking agent, 0.32 to 2 percent by weight of a photoacid generator (PAG) and 78 to 94.18 percent by weight of solvent, based on a total weight of the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Mei-Ru Lin, Jing-Yi Yan, Liang-Hsiang Chen, Chin-Lung Liao
  • Publication number: 20120231578
    Abstract: A fabricating method of an organic thin film transistor having a hydrophobic layer is provided. The organic thin film transistor including a gate, a gate insulator covering the gate, a source, a drain, an organic semiconductor layer, a hydrophobic layer and a protecting droplet. A hydrophobic region is formed by forming the hydrophobic layer on a surface of the source and a surface of the drain, respectively. Meanwhile, a hydrophilic region is formed on the organic semiconductor layer exposed by the hydrophobic layer. The protecting droplet is self-assemblingly formed on the organic semiconductor layer to protect the device characteristic by using the surface tension thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Liang-Hsiang Chen, Ko-Pin Liao, Jia-Chong Ho
  • Publication number: 20120012819
    Abstract: The disclosure is related to organic semiconductor compounds including benzodithieno(3,2-b:2?,3?-d)thiophene (BDTT) and the derivatives of benzodithieno(3,2-b:2?,3?-d)thiophene. The organic compounds of the disclosure have high resistance to the oxidation and high electrical stability. Accordingly, the semiconductor device having an organic semiconductor layer made of the organic compounds of the disclosure has stable electrical performance, and the reliability of the semiconductor device is improved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2010
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Liang-Hsiang Chen, Ming-Chou Chen, Jing-Yi Yan, Yo-Chi Liang, Xiu Zhang
  • Publication number: 20110143468
    Abstract: Methods for forming a top-emitting organic light emitting display and a reflective type liquid crystal display are provided. The method for forming a top-emitting organic light emitting display comprises: providing a handling substrate; providing a composite layer on the handling substrate; forming an organic light emitting unit on the composite layer; and forming a top electrode on the organic light emitting unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2011
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Liang-Hsiang Chen, Jing-Yi Yan, Jia Chong Ho
  • Patent number: 7919917
    Abstract: A top-emitting OLED display and fabrication method thereof are provided. The top-emitting OLED display includes providing a handling substrate. A composite layer is formed on the handling substrate. An organic light emitting unit is formed on the composite layer. A top electrode is formed on the organic light emitting unit. A reflective type display and fabrication method thereof are provided. The reflective type display includes providing a handling substrate. A composite layer is formed on the handling substrate, a thin film transistor array is formed on the composite layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Liang-Hsiang Chen, Jing-Yi Yan, Jia-Chong Ho
  • Publication number: 20100308406
    Abstract: A thin film transistor is provided. The thin film transistor includes a gate, at least an inorganic material layer, at least one dielectric layer, a source, a drain, and an active layer. The active layer is located on the substrate. The source and the drain cover a part of the active layer and a part of the substrate. A channel region exists between the source and the drain. The inorganic material layer is filled into the channel region. The dielectric layer at least including an organic material covers the inorganic material, the source and the drain. The gate is disposed on the dielectric layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2010
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Jing-Yi Yan, Liang-Hsiang Chen
  • Patent number: 7812344
    Abstract: A thin film transistor is provided. The thin film transistor includes a gate, at least one inorganic material layer, at least one dielectric layer, a source, a drain and an active layer. The gate is disposed on the substrate. The inorganic material layer covers the gate. The dielectric layer including at least one organic material covers the substrate and has an opening exposing the inorganic material layer on the gate. The source and the drain are disposed on the dielectric layer and a part of the inorganic layer exposed by the opening respectively. A channel region exists between the source and the drain. The active layer is disposed on the channel region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Jing-Yi Yan, Liang-Hsiang Chen
  • Publication number: 20100200844
    Abstract: An organic thin film transistor including a gate, a gate insulator covering the gate, a source, a drain, an organic semiconductor layer, a hydrophobic layer and a protecting droplet is provided. A hydrophobic region is formed by forming the hydrophobic layer on a surface of the source and a surface of the drain, respectively. Meanwhile, a hydrophilic region is formed on the organic semiconductor layer exposed by the hydrophobic layer. The protecting droplet is self-assemblingly formed on the organic semiconductor layer to protect the device characteristic by using the surface tension thereof. Therefore, an organic thin film transistor having a simple fabricating process is provided. Besides, a fabricating method of an organic thin film transistor is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2010
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Liang-Hsiang Chen, Ko-Pin Liao, Jia-Chong Ho
  • Publication number: 20100127270
    Abstract: A thin film transistor is provided. The thin film transistor includes a gate, at least one inorganic material layer, at least one dielectric layer, a source, a drain and an active layer. The gate is disposed on the substrate. The inorganic material layer covers the gate. The dielectric layer including at least one organic material covers the substrate and has an opening exposing the inorganic material layer on the gate. The source and the drain are disposed on the dielectric layer and a part of the inorganic layer exposed by the opening respectively. A channel region exists between the source and the drain. The active layer is disposed on the channel region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2009
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Jing-Yi Yan, Liang-Hsiang Chen
  • Publication number: 20100084636
    Abstract: A composition for photosensitive dielectric material is provided. The composition includes 4 to 10 percent by weight of a polymer material, 1.5 to 10 percent by weight of a crosslinking agent, 0.32 to 2 percent by weight of a photoacid generator (PAG) and 78 to 94.18 percent by weight of solvent, based on a total weight of the composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2009
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Mei-Ru Lin, Jing-Yi Yan, Liang-Hsiang Chen, Chin-Lung Liao