Patents by Inventor Ming Tu

Ming Tu 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: 20180041304
    Abstract: A system to implement a communication line coding scheme using a non-complex bit-to-symbol mapping, a forward error correction (FEC) coding, and an additive bit scrambler after the FEC at the PHY layer is provided. The system may be a part of or implemented by an automobile component. The system may be a PHY device configured to convert data from the MAC layer into 2D-PAM3 symbols that are transmitted across a communication link at a predetermined transmission rate, such as to be compliant with a communication standard. The PHY device may select characteristics of the conversion, such as the FEC coded symbol, based on the target transmission rate. The PHY device may include a transceiver, and may convert the data from MAC layer to PHY layer and back.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventors: Ba-Zhong SHEN, Ahmad CHINI, Chung Ming TU, Mehmet Vakif TAZEBAY
  • Publication number: 20180033750
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor structure include: providing a die including a die pad disposed over the die; disposing a conductive member over the die pad of the die; forming a molding surrounding the die and the conductive member; disposing a dielectric layer over the molding, the die and the conductive member; and forming an interconnect structure including a land portion and a plurality of via portions. The land portion is disposed over the dielectric layer, the plurality of via portions are disposed over the conductive member and protruded from the land portion to the conductive member through the dielectric layer, and each of the plurality of via portions at least partially contacts with the conductive member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2017
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Inventors: CHANG-PIN HUANG, HSIEN-MING TU, CHING-JUNG YANG, SHIH-WEI LIANG, HUNG-YI KUO, YU-CHIA LAI, HAO-YI TSAI, CHUNG-SHI LIU, CHEN-HUA YU
  • Publication number: 20180033725
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a first molding layer; a second molding layer formed over the first molding layer; a first conductive coil including a first portion continuously formed in the first molding layer and a second portion continuously formed in the second molding layer, wherein the first and the second portions are laterally displaced from each other; and a second conductive coil formed in the second molding layer, wherein the second conductive coil is interweaved with the second portion of the first conductive coil in the second molding layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2016
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Inventors: Shih-Wei LIANG, Hung-Yi KUO, Hao-Yi TSAI, Ming-Hung TSENG, Hsien-Ming TU
  • Publication number: 20180026158
    Abstract: A light-emitting device is provided. The light-emitting device comprises The light-emitting device comprises a light-emitting stack comprising a first semiconductor layer, a second semiconductor layer and an active layer between the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer; and a third semiconductor layer on the light-emitting stack and comprising a first sub-layer, a second sub-layer and a roughened surface, wherein the first sub-layer has the same composition as that of the second sub-layer, and the second sub-layer is farther from the light-emitting stack than the first sub-layer; wherein the first sub-layer and the second sub-layer each comprises a Group III element and a Group V element, and an atomic ratio of the Group III element to the Group V element of the first sub-layer is less than an atomic ratio of the Group III element to the Group V element of the second sub-layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: Kuo-Feng HUANG, Cheng-Hsing CHIANG, Jih-Ming TU
  • Publication number: 20180025997
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure has an integrated circuit component, a conductive contact pad, a seal ring structure, a conductive via, a ring barrier, and a mold material. The conductive contact pad is disposed on and electrically connected with the integrated circuit component. The seal ring structure is disposed on the integrated circuit component and surrounding the conductive contact pad. The conductive via is disposed on and electrically connected with the conductive contact pad. The ring barrier is disposed on the seal ring structure. The ring barrier surrounds the conductive via. The mold material covers side surfaces of the integrated circuit component. A semiconductor manufacturing process is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2016
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: Yu-Chia Lai, Chen-Hua Yu, Chang-Pin Huang, Chung-Shi Liu, Hsien-Ming Tu, Hung-Yi Kuo, Hao-Yi Tsai, Shih-Wei Liang, Ren-Xuan Liu
  • Publication number: 20170372999
    Abstract: A conductive terminal on an integrated circuit is provided. The conductive terminal includes a conductive pad, a dielectric layer, and a conductive via. The conductive pad is disposed on and electrically to the integrated circuit. The dielectric layer covers the integrated circuit and the conductive pad, the dielectric layer includes a plurality of contact openings arranged in array, and the conductive pad is partially exposed by the contact openings. The conductive via is disposed on the dielectric layer and electrically connected to the conductive pad through the contact openings. The conductive via includes a plurality of convex portions arranged in array. The convex portions are distributed on a top surface of the conductive via, and the convex portions are corresponding to the contact openings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2016
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Chia Lai, Chen-Hua Yu, Chang-Pin Huang, Chung-Shi Liu, Hsien-Ming Tu, Hung-Yi Kuo, Hao-Yi Tsai, Shih-Wei Liang, Ren-Xuan Liu
  • Patent number: 9852985
    Abstract: A conductive terminal on an integrated circuit is provided. The conductive terminal includes a conductive pad, a dielectric layer, and a conductive via. The conductive pad is disposed on and electrically to the integrated circuit. The dielectric layer covers the integrated circuit and the conductive pad, the dielectric layer includes a plurality of contact openings arranged in array, and the conductive pad is partially exposed by the contact openings. The conductive via is disposed on the dielectric layer and electrically connected to the conductive pad through the contact openings. The conductive via includes a plurality of convex portions arranged in array. The convex portions are distributed on a top surface of the conductive via, and the convex portions are corresponding to the contact openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Chia Lai, Chen-Hua Yu, Chang-Pin Huang, Chung-Shi Liu, Hsien-Ming Tu, Hung-Yi Kuo, Hao-Yi Tsai, Shih-Wei Liang, Ren-Xuan Liu
  • Patent number: 9847454
    Abstract: A light-emitting device is provided. The light-emitting device comprises a light-emitting stack comprising a first semiconductor layer, a second semiconductor layer and an active layer between the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer. The light-emitting device further comprises a third semiconductor layer on the light-emitting stack and comprising a first sub-layer, a second sub-layer and a roughened surface, wherein the first sub-layer has the same composition as that of the second sub-layer, and the composition of the first sub-layer is with a different atomic ratio from that of the second sub-layer. A method for manufacturing the light-emitting device is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Assignee: EPISTAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kuo-Feng Huang, Cheng-Hsing Chiang, Jih-Ming Tu
  • Patent number: 9819444
    Abstract: A system to implement a communication line coding scheme using a non-complex bit-to-symbol mapping, a forward error correction (FEC) coding, and an additive bit scrambler after the FEC at the PHY layer is provided. The system may be a part of or implemented by an automobile component. The system may be a PHY device configured to convert data from the MAC layer into 2D-PAM3 symbols that are transmitted across a communication link at a predetermined transmission rate, such as to be compliant with a communication standard. The PHY device may select characteristics of the conversion, such as the FEC coded symbol, based on the target transmission rate. The PHY device may include a transceiver, and may convert the data from MAC layer to PHY layer and back.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: AVAGO TECHNOLOGIES GENERAL IP (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.
    Inventors: Ba-Zhong Shen, Ahmad Chini, Chung Ming Tu, Mehmet Vakif Tazebay
  • Patent number: 9812434
    Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a bottom substrate, a metal layer disposed over the bottom substrate and a hollow metal pillar disposed on the metal layer. The metal layer and the hollow metal pillar are electrically connected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chang-Pin Huang, Hsien-Ming Tu, Hsien-Wei Chen, Tung-Liang Shao, Ching-Jung Yang, Yu-Chia Lai
  • Patent number: 9799615
    Abstract: Package structures and methods of forming the same are disclosed. A package structure includes a die, a molding member and a redistribution circuit structure. The die includes a semiconductor substrate, a connector and a passivation layer. The semiconductor substrate has a top surface. The connector is disposed over the top surface of the semiconductor substrate. The passivation layer is disposed over the top surface of the semiconductor substrate and exposes a portion of the connector. The molding member laterally surrounds the semiconductor substrate, wherein a top surface of the molding member is higher than the top surface of the semiconductor substrate and the molding member forms a hooking structure that embraces over an edge portion of the semiconductor substrate. The redistribution circuit structure extends over the passivation layer and the molding member, and is electrically connected to the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chang-Pin Huang, Chung-Shi Liu, Hsien-Ming Tu, Hung-Yi Kuo, Hao-Yi Tsai, Shih-Wei Liang, Yu-Chia Lai, Ren-Xuan Liu
  • Patent number: 9786618
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a die including a die pad disposed over the die; a conductive member disposed over and electrically connected with the die pad; a molding surrounding the die and the conductive member; and a redistribution layer (RDL) disposed over the molding, the conductive member and the die, and including a dielectric layer and an interconnect structure, wherein the interconnect structure includes a land portion and a plurality of via portions, the land portion is disposed over the dielectric layer, the plurality of via portions are protruded from the land portion to the conductive member through the dielectric layer, and each of the plurality of via portions at least partially contacts with the conductive member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.
    Inventors: Chang-Pin Huang, Hsien-Ming Tu, Ching-Jung Yang, Shih-Wei Liang, Hung-Yi Kuo, Yu-Chia Lai, Hao-Yi Tsai, Chung-Shi Liu, Chen-Hua Yu
  • Publication number: 20170271316
    Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a bottom substrate, a metal layer disposed over the bottom substrate and a hollow metal pillar disposed on the metal layer. The metal layer and the hollow metal pillar are electrically connected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2017
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Inventors: Chang-Pin Huang, Hsien-Ming Tu, Hsien-Wei Chen, Tung-Liang Shao, Ching-Jung Yang, Yu-Chia Lai
  • Publication number: 20170251937
    Abstract: An optical sensing system is disclosed. The optical sensing system includes a printed circuit board (PCB), a supporter and an optical sensor. The PCB includes a top surface, a bottom surface and a through cavity, wherein the through cavity extends downwardly from the top surface to the bottom surface. The supporter has a top surface and a bottom surface. The optical sensor is bonded and coupled to the top surface of the supporter, wherein the optical sensor includes a primary optic structure. Wherein the supporter is flipped over and bonded to the PCB with the top surface facing the through cavity, so that the optical sensor is coupled to the PCB and at least partially extends to the through cavity. Associated electronic devices are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2016
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventors: HUNG-YI KUO, HAO-YI TSAI, HSIEN-MING TU, SHIH-WEI LIANG, CHANG-PIN HUANG, CHIH-HUA CHEN, YU-FENG CHEN, CHEN-HUA YU
  • Patent number: 9748212
    Abstract: Interconnect structures, packaged semiconductor devices, and methods of packaging semiconductor devices are disclosed. In some embodiments, an interconnect structure includes a first post-passivation interconnect (PPI) layer. The first PPI layer includes a landing pad and a shadow pad material proximate the landing pad. A polymer layer is over the first PPI layer, and a second PPI layer is over the polymer layer. The second PPI layer includes a PPI pad. The PPI pad is coupled to the landing pad by a via in the polymer layer. The shadow pad material is proximate the PPI pad and comprises a greater dimension than a dimension of the PPI pad. The shadow pad material is disposed laterally around the PPI pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Shih-Wei Liang, Bor-Rung Su, Chang-Pin Huang, Chien-Chia Chiu, Hsien-Ming Tu, Chun-Hung Lin, Yu-Chia Lai
  • Publication number: 20170181519
    Abstract: This invention relates to a ponytail holder with replaceable elastic annular rope, which include a ponytail holder provided with an elastic annular rope and a decorative member. There is a through hole inside said decorative member for containing said elastic annular rope, and one side of the decorative member set with a slot connected with said through hole, so that the elastic annular rope can be pressed into the through hole from the slot and to prevent the elastic annular rope escaped from the slot. Therefore, the ponytail holder can be conveniently installed or replaced the elastic annular rope, and to make the decorative member can be reused.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2015
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventor: JUI-MING TU
  • Patent number: 9679883
    Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a bottom substrate, a metal layer disposed over the bottom substrate and a hollow metal pillar disposed on the metal layer. The metal layer and the hollow metal pillar are electrically connected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chang-Pin Huang, Hsien-Ming Tu, Hsien-Wei Chen, Tung-Liang Shao, Ching-Jung Yang, Yu-Chia Lai
  • Publication number: 20170141054
    Abstract: A method includes forming a passivation layer over a portion of a metal pad, forming a polymer layer over the passivation layer, and exposing the polymer layer using a photolithography mask. The photolithography mask has an opaque portion, a transparent portion, and a partial transparent portion. The exposed polymer layer is developed to form an opening, wherein the metal pad is exposed through the opening. A Post-Passivation Interconnect (PPI) is formed over the polymer layer, wherein the PPI includes a portion extending into the opening to connect to the metal pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2017
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Inventors: Ching-Jung Yang, Hsien-Wei Chen, Hsien-Ming Tu, Chang-Pin Huang, Yu-Chia Lai, Tung-Liang Shao
  • Publication number: 20170141056
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a die including a die pad disposed over the die; a conductive member disposed over and electrically connected with the die pad; a molding surrounding the die and the conductive member; and a redistribution layer (RDL) disposed over the molding, the conductive member and the die, and including a dielectric layer and an interconnect structure, wherein the interconnect structure includes a land portion and a plurality of via portions, the land portion is disposed over the dielectric layer, the plurality of via portions are protruded from the land portion to the conductive member through the dielectric layer, and each of the plurality of via portions at least partially contacts with the conductive member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2015
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Inventors: CHANG-PIN HUANG, HSIEN-MING TU, CHING-JUNG YANG, SHIH-WEI LIANG, HUNG-YI KUO, YU-CHIA LAI, HAO-YI TSAI, CHUNG-SHI LIU, CHEN-HUA YU
  • Patent number: 9640498
    Abstract: An embodiment method includes providing a carrier having a recess and attaching a die to the carrier, wherein the die is at least partially disposed in the recess. The method further includes forming a molding compound over the carrier and around at least a portion of the die, forming fan-out redistribution layers over the molding compound and electrically connected to the die, and removing the carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chang-Pin Huang, Chen-Hua Yu, Ching-Jung Yang, Chung-Shi Liu, Hsien-Ming Tu, Hung-Yi Kuo, Hao-Yi Tsai, Shih-Wei Liang, Yu-Chia Lai