Patents by Inventor Liang-Yi Chen

Liang-Yi 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: 20170317205
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a semiconductor device is provided, including forming a plurality of fins on a semiconductor substrate, and forming source/drain regions on the fins. The source/drain regions have an uneven surface with a mean surface roughness, Ra, of about 10 nm to about 50 nm. A smoothing layer is formed on the source/drain regions filling the uneven surface. An etch stop layer is formed overlying the smoothing layer. A portion of the etch stop layer is removed to expose a portion of the smoothing layer. The exposed smoothing layer is removed, and a contact layer is formed on the source/drain regions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Chen-Ming LEE, Liang-Yi CHEN, Fu-Kai YANG, Mei-Yun WANG
  • Patent number: 9793404
    Abstract: A source/drain (S/D) structure includes a SiGe structure epitaxially grown and having sloped facets on a recessed fin structure disposed adjacent to a channel portion of a finFET, a first Ge structure having a rounded surface epitaxially grown on the SiGe structure, and a capping layer formed over the rounded surface of the Ge structure. The capping layer may be formed of Si. Such S/D structures provide both a larger physical size for lower contact resistance, and greater volume and concentration of Ge for higher compressive strain applied to the channel portion of the finFET.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hsueh-Chang Sung, Liang-Yi Chen
  • Patent number: 9685439
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a semiconductor device is provided, including forming a plurality of fins on a semiconductor substrate, and forming source/drain regions on the fins. The source/drain regions have an uneven surface with a mean surface roughness, Ra, of about 10 nm to about 50 nm. A smoothing layer is formed on the source/drain regions filling the uneven surface. An etch stop layer is formed overlying the smoothing layer. A portion of the etch stop layer is removed to expose a portion of the smoothing layer. The exposed smoothing layer is removed, and a contact layer is formed on the source/drain regions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chen-Ming Lee, Liang-Yi Chen, Fu-Kai Yang, Mei-Yun Wang
  • Publication number: 20170154990
    Abstract: A source/drain (S/D) structure includes a SiGe structure epitaxially grown and having sloped facets on a recessed fin structure disposed adjacent to a channel portion of a finFET, a first Ge structure having a rounded surface epitaxially grown on the SiGe structure, and a capping layer formed over the rounded surface of the Ge structure. The capping layer may be formed of Si. Such S/D structures provide both a larger physical size for lower contact resistance, and greater volume and concentration of Ge for higher compressive strain applied to the channel portion of the finFET.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2015
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Inventors: Hsueh-Chang Sung, Liang-Yi CHEN
  • Publication number: 20110100556
    Abstract: A plasma system with an injection device is provided. The plasma system comprises a plasma cavity and an injection device. The plasma cavity comprises a first electrode and a second for generating plasma. The injection device comprises a plasma injection tube and at least a reactant injection tube. The plasma injection tube is connected to the plasma cavity. The plasma injection tube comprises an inlet, an outlet and an outer sidewall. The plasma injection tube injects the plasma from the inlet and guides the plasma out through the outlet. The outer sidewall has a width decreasing from the inlet to the outlet. The reactant injection tube is disposed outside of the outer sidewall. The reactant injection tube injects a reactant to the outer sidewall so that the reactant flows along the outer sidewall toward the outlet and mixes with the plasma at the outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2009
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Chi-Hung Liu, Chen-Der Tsai, Wen-Tung Hsu, Chun-Hsien Su, Wen-Chin Cheng, Liang-Yi Chen
  • Patent number: 7854416
    Abstract: A display including a body and an elevation adjusting base is provided. The elevation adjusting base is secured to the body. The elevation adjusting base includes a base, an elevation adjusting mechanism, an outer bushing, an inner bushing and a friction ring. The elevation adjusting mechanism is connected to the base. The outer bushing is connected to the base and mounted on the elevation adjusting mechanism. The inner bushing is embedded inside the outer bushing. The friction ring is disposed between the outer bushing and the inner bushing. After the elevation of the elevation adjusting mechanism is adjusted, the friction ring provides a friction force between the outer bushing and the inner bushing to fix the elevation of the elevation adjusting mechanism. Users can accurately adjust the elevation of the display panel according to the view-angle and personal preferences.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: Qisda Corporation
    Inventors: Liang-Yi Chen, Chung-Hsien Chin
  • Patent number: 7391606
    Abstract: An electronic device comprises a body and an arm member disposed on the body. The body has a reference point. The arm member is moved between a first status, a second status and a third status. When the arm member is situated at the first status, the arm member relatively supports the body with respect to the reference point of the body. When the arm member is situated at the second status, the arm member relatively carries or suspends the body with respect to the reference point of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignees: QISDA Corporation, BENQ Corporation
    Inventors: Liang-Yi Chen, Chung Hsien Chin
  • Publication number: 20080105799
    Abstract: A base for a supporting apparatus is provided. The base includes a chassis and a foot member accommodated in the chassis. The foot member is retractable and capable of being stretched out from the chassis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2007
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Inventor: Liang-Yi Chen
  • Patent number: 7365968
    Abstract: An electronic device. An image configuration is disposed on a housing of the electronic device. The image configuration comprises a base and a patterned portion. The patterned portion has a center of gravity differing from a rotation center that pivoted on the base. When the electronic device is in a forth orientation, a line between the center of gravity and the rotation center of the patterned portion is substantially parallel to a direction of gravity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Assignee: Benq Corporation
    Inventors: Liang-Yi Chen, Wen-Ching Hsieh, Chun-Chao Chiu
  • Publication number: 20070291445
    Abstract: An electronic device comprises a body and an arm member disposed on the body. The body has a reference point. The arm member is moved between a first status, a second status and a third status. When the arm member is situated at the first status, the arm member relatively supports the body with respect to the reference point of the body. When the arm member is situated at the second status, the arm member relatively carries or suspends the body with respect to the reference point of the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2007
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Applicant: BENQ CORPORATION
    Inventors: Liang Yi Chen, Chung Hsien Chin
  • Publication number: 20070215776
    Abstract: A display including a body and an elevation adjusting base is provided. The elevation adjusting base is secured to the body. The elevation adjusting base includes a base, an elevation adjusting mechanism, an outer bushing, an inner bushing and a friction ring. The elevation adjusting mechanism is connected to the base. The outer bushing is connected to the base and mounted on the elevation adjusting mechanism. The inner bushing is embedded inside the outer bushing. The friction ring is disposed between the outer bushing and the inner bushing. After the elevation of the elevation adjusting mechanism is adjusted, the friction ring provides a friction force between the outer bushing and the inner bushing to fix the elevation of the elevation adjusting mechanism. Users can accurately adjust the elevation of the display panel according to the view-angle and personal preferences.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2007
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Applicant: BenQ Corporation
    Inventors: Liang-Yi Chen, Chung-Hsien Chin
  • Publication number: 20060028794
    Abstract: An electronic device. An image configuration is disposed on a housing of the electronic device. The image configuration comprises a base and a patterned portion. The patterned portion has a center of gravity differing from a rotation center that pivoted on the base. When the electronic device is in a forth orientation, a line between the center of gravity and the rotation center of the patterned portion is substantially parallel to a direction of gravity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2005
    Publication date: February 9, 2006
    Applicant: BENQ CORPORATION
    Inventors: Liang -Yi Chen, Wen-Ching Hsieh, Chun-Chao Chiu