Patents by Inventor Ming-Che Lin

Ming-Che Lin 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: 11152566
    Abstract: A resistive random access memory including first and second electrodes, a resistance variable layer, first and second metal layers and a resistance stabilizing layer is provided. The second electrode is disposed on the first electrode. The resistance variable layer is disposed between the first and second electrodes. The first metal layer is disposed between the resistance variable layer and the second electrode. The second metal layer is disposed between the first metal layer and the second electrode. The resistance stabilizing layer is disposed between the first and second metal layers. The oxygen content of the resistance variable layer is higher than that of the first metal layer, the oxygen content of the first metal layer is higher than that of the resistance stabilizing layer, the oxygen content of the resistance stabilizing layer is higher than that of the second metal layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: Winbond Electronics Corp.
    Inventors: Po-Yen Hsu, Bo-Lun Wu, Ping-Kun Wang, Ming-Che Lin, Yu-Ting Chen, Chang-Tsung Pai, Shao-Ching Liao, Chi-Ching Liu
  • Patent number: 11107983
    Abstract: A RRAM array and its manufacturing method are provided. The RRAM array includes a substrate having an array region which has a first region and a second region. The RRAM array includes a bottom electrode layer on the substrate, an oxygen ion reservoir layer on the bottom electrode layer, a diffusion barrier layer on the oxygen ion reservoir layer, a resistance switching layer on the diffusion barrier layer, and a top electrode layer on the resistance switching layer. The diffusion barrier layer in the first region is different from the diffusion barrier layer in the second region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: WINBOND ELECTRONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Chih-Cheng Fu, Ming-Che Lin
  • Publication number: 20210175418
    Abstract: A resistive random access memory including first and second electrodes, a resistance variable layer, first and second metal layers and a resistance stabilizing layer is provided. The second electrode is disposed on the first electrode. The resistance variable layer is disposed between the first and second electrodes. The first metal layer is disposed between the resistance variable layer and the second electrode. The second metal layer is disposed between the first metal layer and the second electrode. The resistance stabilizing layer is disposed between the first and second metal layers. The oxygen content of the resistance variable layer is higher than that of the first metal layer, the oxygen content of the first metal layer is higher than that of the resistance stabilizing layer, the oxygen content of the resistance stabilizing layer is higher than that of the second metal layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2019
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Applicant: Winbond Electronics Corp.
    Inventors: Po-Yen Hsu, Bo-Lun Wu, Ping-Kun Wang, Ming-Che Lin, Yu-Ting Chen, Chang-Tsung Pai, Shao-Ching Liao, Chi-Ching Liu
  • Patent number: 11011231
    Abstract: A data write-in method and a non-volatile memory are provided. The data write-in method includes: providing a reset voltage to a plurality of selected memory cells according to a first flag, and recursively performing a reset process for the plurality of selected memory cells; setting a second flag according to a plurality of first verification currents of the plurality of selected memory cells; and under a condition that the second flag is set: providing a set voltage to the plurality of selected memory cells according to a resistance of the plurality of selected memory cells; and setting the first flag according to a plurality of second verification currents of the plurality of selected memory cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Winbond Electronics Corp.
    Inventors: Ping-Kun Wang, Chang-Tsung Pai, Yu-Ting Chen, He-Hsuan Chao, Ming-Che Lin, Frederick Chen
  • Patent number: 11011230
    Abstract: A memory device includes a memory array, a first reference unit, a second reference unit, and a control unit. The memory array includes a plurality of memory cells. The first reference unit provides a first reference current. The second reference unit provides a second reference current, wherein a current value of the first reference current is less than a current value of the second reference current. In a data-writing operation, the control unit provides a first current to a memory cell, reads a second current generated by the memory cell in response to the first current, and selects to compare the second current with the first reference current or to compare the second current with the second reference current according to a data-writing state of the memory cell, so as to determine whether a data writing of the data writing state is successful.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: WINBOND ELECTRONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Chia-Ming Liu, Ming-Che Lin, Bo-Lun Wu
  • Publication number: 20210104666
    Abstract: A RRAM array and its manufacturing method are provided. The RRAM array includes a substrate having an array region which has a first region and a second region. The RRAM array includes a bottom electrode layer on the substrate, an oxygen ion reservoir layer on the bottom electrode layer, a diffusion barrier layer on the oxygen ion reservoir layer, a resistance switching layer on the diffusion barrier layer, and a top electrode layer on the resistance switching layer. The diffusion barrier layer in the first region is different from the diffusion barrier layer in the second region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: Chih-Cheng FU, Ming-Che LIN
  • Publication number: 20210074356
    Abstract: A data write-in method and a non-volatile memory are provided. The data write-in method includes: providing a reset voltage to a plurality of selected memory cells according to a first flag, and recursively performing a reset process for the plurality of selected memory cells; setting a second flag according to a plurality of first verification currents of the plurality of selected memory cells; and under a condition that the second flag is set: providing a set voltage to the plurality of selected memory cells according to a resistance of the plurality of selected memory cells; and setting the first flag according to a plurality of second verification currents of the plurality of selected memory cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Applicant: Winbond Electronics Corp.
    Inventors: Ping-Kun Wang, Chang-Tsung Pai, Yu-Ting Chen, He-Hsuan Chao, Ming-Che Lin, Frederick Chen
  • Publication number: 20210012839
    Abstract: Provided is a resistive random access memory (RRAM) including at least one memory cell. The at least one memory cell includes a top electrode, a bottom electrode, a data storage layer, an oxygen gettering layer, a first barrier layer, and an oxygen supplying layer. The data storage layer is disposed between the top electrode and the bottom electrode. The oxygen gettering layer is disposed between the data storage layer and the top electrode. The first barrier layer is disposed between the oxygen gettering layer and the data storage layer. The oxygen supplying layer is disposed between the oxygen gettering layer and the top electrode and/or between the oxygen gettering layer and the first barrier layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Applicant: Winbond Electronics Corp.
    Inventors: Ping-Kun Wang, Ming-Che Lin, Yu-Ting Chen, Chang-Tsung Pai, Shao-Ching Liao, Chi-Ching Liu
  • Publication number: 20210013408
    Abstract: A resistive random access memory is provided. The resistive random access memory includes a bottom electrode, a metal oxide layer including a plurality of conductive filament regions formed on the bottom electrode, and a plurality of top electrodes formed on the metal oxide layer, corresponding to the respective conductive filament regions. Each of the conductive filament regions has a bottom portion and a top portion. The width of the bottom portion is greater than that of the top portion. The conductive filament regions include oxygen vacancies, and regions other than the conductive filament regions in the metal oxide layer are nitrogen-containing regions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: Chang-Tsung PAI, Ming-Che LIN, Chi-Ching LIU, He-Hsuan CHAO, Chia-Wen CHENG
  • Patent number: 10840299
    Abstract: An RRAM circuit includes a first RRAM cell, a second RRAM cell, a first transistor, and a second transistor. The first RRAM cell is coupled between a first bit line and a first node. The second RRAM cell is coupled between a second bit line and the first node. The first transistor includes a first gate terminal, a first drain terminal, and a first source terminal. The first gate terminal is coupled to a first word line, the first drain terminal is coupled to the first node, and the first source terminal is coupled to a first source line. The second gate terminal is coupled to the first word line, the second drain terminal is coupled to the first node, and the second source terminal is coupled to a second source line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: WINBOND ELECTRONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Chia-Ming Liu, Ting-Ying Shen, Ming-Che Lin
  • Patent number: 10839899
    Abstract: A power on reset method for a resistive memory storage device is provided and includes performing a forming procedure on a memory cell of the resistive memory storage device. The forming procedure includes applying at least one forming voltage and at least one reset voltage to the memory cell. The forming procedure further includes a thermal step. The step of applying at least one reset voltage to the memory cell may be preformed before or after the thermal step. After one forming voltage is applied, if the memory cell passes verification, the next forming voltage is not applied to the memory cell. After the thermal step, if the memory cell passes verification, the next forming voltage is not applied to the memory cell. In addition, after one reset voltage is applied, if the memory cell passes verification, the next reset voltage is not applied to the memory cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Winbond Electronics Corp.
    Inventors: Ping-Kun Wang, Shao-Ching Liao, Yu-Ting Chen, Ming-Che Lin, Chien-Min Wu, Chia-Hua Ho
  • Patent number: 10811603
    Abstract: A resistive random access memory (RRAM) is provided. The RRAM includes a lower electrode, an upper electrode, a first variable resistance layer and a second variable resistance layer. The lower electrode is disposed on a substrate, and is a single electrode or a pair of electrodes electrically connected to each other. The upper electrode is disposed on the lower electrode, and overlaps the lower electrode. The first variable resistance layer and the second variable resistance layer are disposed on the substrate. At least a portion of the first variable resistance layer is disposed between the lower electrode and the upper electrode, and at least a portion of the second variable resistance layer is disposed between the lower electrode and the upper electrode and connected to the first variable resistance layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Winbond Electronics Corp.
    Inventors: Bo-Lun Wu, Chang-Tsung Pai, Ming-Che Lin, Meng-Hung Lin
  • Patent number: 10770167
    Abstract: A memory storage apparatus and a forming method of a resistive memory device thereof are provided. A test forming voltage is applied to a redundant resistive memory device and a corresponding test current is read. A forming voltage applied to a main memory cell block is determined according to the test forming voltage, the test current, a forming current-voltage characteristic data and a target forming current.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Winbond Electronics Corp.
    Inventors: Ping-Kun Wang, Ming-Che Lin, Chien-Min Wu, He-Hsuan Chao, Chih-Cheng Fu, Shao-Ching Liao
  • Publication number: 20200266344
    Abstract: A resistive random access memory (RRAM) is provided. The RRAM includes a lower electrode, an upper electrode, a first variable resistance layer and a second variable resistance layer. The lower electrode is disposed on a substrate, and is a single electrode or a pair of electrodes electrically connected to each other. The upper electrode is disposed on the lower electrode, and overlaps the lower electrode. The first variable resistance layer and the second variable resistance layer are disposed on the substrate. At least a portion of the first variable resistance layer is disposed between the lower electrode and the upper electrode, and at least a portion of the second variable resistance layer is disposed between the lower electrode and the upper electrode and connected to the first variable resistance layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2019
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Applicant: Winbond Electronics Corp.
    Inventors: Bo-Lun Wu, Chang-Tsung Pai, Ming-Che Lin, Meng-Hung Lin
  • Publication number: 20200265914
    Abstract: A memory storage apparatus and a forming method of a resistive memory device thereof are provided. A test forming voltage is applied to a redundant resistive memory device and a corresponding test current is read. A forming voltage applied to a main memory cell block is determined according to the test forming voltage, the test current, a forming current-voltage characteristic data and a target forming current.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2019
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Applicant: Winbond Electronics Corp.
    Inventors: Ping-Kun Wang, Ming-Che Lin, Chien-Min Wu, He-Hsuan Chao, Chih-Cheng Fu, Shao-Ching Liao
  • Publication number: 20200266239
    Abstract: An RRAM circuit includes a first RRAM cell, a second RRAM cell, a first transistor, and a second transistor. The first RRAM cell is coupled between a first bit line and a first node. The second RRAM cell is coupled between a second bit line and the first node. The first transistor includes a first gate terminal, a first drain terminal, and a first source terminal. The first gate terminal is coupled to a first word line, the first drain terminal is coupled to the first node, and the first source terminal is coupled to a first source line. The second gate terminal is coupled to the first word line, the second drain terminal is coupled to the first node, and the second source terminal is coupled to a second source line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2019
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: Chia-Ming LIU, Ting-Ying SHEN, Ming-Che LIN
  • Patent number: 10714157
    Abstract: A non-volatile memory and a reset method thereof are provided. The reset method includes: performing a first reset operation on a plurality of memory cells; recording a plurality of first verifying currents respectively corresponding to a plurality of first failure memory cells; performing a second reset operation on the first failure memory cells, and verifying second failure memory cells to obtain a plurality of second verifying currents; setting a first voltage modify flag according to a plurality of first ratios between the first verifying currents and the respectively corresponding second verifying currents; and adjusting a reset voltage for performing the first reset operation and the second reset operation according to the first voltage modify flag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: Winbond Electronics Corp.
    Inventors: Ming-Che Lin, He-Hsuan Chao, Ping-Kun Wang, Seow Fong Lim, Ngatik Cheung, Chia-Wen Cheng
  • Patent number: 10658036
    Abstract: A forming method of a resistive memory device is provided. The forming method includes: conducting a forming procedure to apply a forming voltage to the resistive memory device such that the resistive memory device changes from a high resistive state to a low resistive state and measuring a first current of the resistive memory device; performing a thermal step on the resistive memory device and measuring a second current of the resistive memory device; and comparing the second current to the first current and determining to apply a first voltage signal or a second voltage signal to the resistive memory device or to finish the forming procedure according to a comparison result of the first current and the second current. In addition, a memory storage apparatus including a resistive memory device is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: Winbond Electronics Corp.
    Inventors: Shao-Ching Liao, Ping-Kun Wang, Ming-Che Lin, Min-Chih Wei, Chia-Hua Ho, Chien-Min Wu
  • Patent number: 10636842
    Abstract: A method for forming a resistive random access memory includes forming a layer stack, patterning the layer stack to form a plurality of stack structures, forming a protection layer along sidewalls of the plurality of stack structures, forming a first isolation structure between the plurality of stack structures, forming at least one recess in at least one stack structure to define a plurality of filament units, and forming a second isolation structure in the at least one recess. The layer stack includes a bottom electrode and a resistive switching layer on the bottom electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: WINBOND ELECTRONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Chia-Wen Cheng, Yi-Hsiu Chen, Po-Yen Hsu, Ping-Kun Wang, Ming-Che Lin, He-Hsuan Chao
  • Patent number: 10593877
    Abstract: A resistive random access memory is provided. The resistive random access memory includes a bottom electrode over a substrate, a top electrode, a resistance-switching layer, an oxygen exchange layer, and a sidewall protective layer. The top electrode is disposed over the bottom electrode. The resistance-switching layer is disposed between the bottom electrode and the top electrode. The oxygen exchange layer is disposed between the resistance-switching layer and the top electrode. The sidewall protective layer containing metal or semiconductor is disposed at sidewalls of the resistance-switching layer, and the sidewalls of the resistance-switching layer is doped with the metal or semiconductor from the sidewall protective layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Winbond Electronics Corp.
    Inventors: Frederick Chen, Ping-Kun Wang, Shao-Ching Liao, Po-Yen Hsu, Yi-Hsiu Chen, Ting-Ying Shen, Bo-Lun Wu, Meng-Hung Lin, Chia-Hua Ho, Ming-Che Lin