Patents by Inventor Ming-Yuan Lin
Ming-Yuan 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).
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Patent number: 12237400Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor device includes: forming a semiconductor structure having source/drain regions, a fin disposed between the source/drain regions, and a dummy gate disposed on the fin and surrounded by a spacer; removing the dummy gate to form a gate trench which is defined by a trench-defining wall; forming a gate dielectric layer on the trench-defining wall; forming a work function structure on the gate dielectric layer; forming a resist layer to fill the gate trench; removing a top portion of the resist layer; removing the work function structure exposed from the resist layer using a wet chemical etchant; removing the resist layer; and forming a conductive gate in the gate trench.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2022Date of Patent: February 25, 2025Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.Inventors: Chieh-Wei Chen, Jian-Jou Lian, Tzu-Ang Chiang, Po-Yuan Wang, Yu-Shih Wang, Chun-Neng Lin, Ming-Hsi Yeh
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Patent number: 12230572Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a first transistor having a first source/drain (S/D) feature and a first gate; a second transistor having a second S/D feature and a second gate; a multi-layer interconnection disposed over the first and the second transistors; a signal interconnection under the first and the second transistors; and a power rail under the signal interconnection and electrically isolated from the signal interconnection, wherein the signal interconnection electrically connects one of the first S/D feature and the first gate to one of the second S/D feature and the second gate.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2023Date of Patent: February 18, 2025Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.Inventors: Yu-Xuan Huang, Ching-Wei Tsai, Yi-Hsun Chiu, Yi-Bo Liao, Kuan-Lun Cheng, Wei-Cheng Lin, Wei-An Lai, Ming Chian Tsai, Jiann-Tyng Tzeng, Hou-Yu Chen, Chun-Yuan Chen, Huan-Chieh Su
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Publication number: 20250040214Abstract: A semiconductor fabrication method includes: forming an epitaxial stack including at least one sacrificial epitaxial layer and at least one channel epitaxial layer; forming a plurality of fins in the epitaxial stack; performing tuning operations to prevent a width of the sacrificial epitaxial layer expanding beyond a width of the channel epitaxial layer during operations to form isolation features; forming the isolation features between the plurality of fins, wherein the width of the sacrificial epitaxial layer does not expand beyond the width of the channel epitaxial layer; forming a sacrificial gate stack; forming gate sidewall spacers on sidewalls of the sacrificial gate stack; forming inner spacers around the sacrificial epitaxial layer and the channel epitaxial layer; forming source/drain features; removing the sacrificial gate stack and sacrificial epitaxial layer; and forming a replacement metal gate, wherein the metal gate is shielded from the source/drain features.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2023Publication date: January 30, 2025Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Kuei-Yu Kao, Shih-Yao Lin, Chiung-Yu Cho, Po-Yuan Tseng, Min-Chiao Lin, Chen-Ping Chen, Chih-Han Lin, Ming-Ching Chang
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Publication number: 20250040213Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a source/drain feature in the semiconductor layer. The semiconductor structure includes a dielectric layer over the source/drain feature. The semiconductor structure includes a silicide layer over the source/drain feature. The semiconductor structure includes a barrier layer over the silicide layer. The semiconductor structure includes a seed layer over the barrier layer. The semiconductor structure includes a metal layer between a sidewall of the seed layer and a sidewall of the dielectric layer, a sidewall of each of the silicide layer, the barrier layer, and the metal layer directly contacting the sidewall of the dielectric layer. The semiconductor structure includes a source/drain contact over the seed layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2023Publication date: January 30, 2025Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd.Inventors: Yi-Hsiang Chao, Peng-Hao Hsu, Yu-Shiuan Wang, Chi-Yuan Chen, Yu-Hsiang Liao, Chun-Hsien Huang, Hung-Chang Hsu, Wei-Jung Lin, Chih-Wei Chang, Ming-Hsing Tsai
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Patent number: 11362099Abstract: A non-volatile memory device includes a substrate, a stacked structure, an anti-fuse gate, a gate dielectric layer, a first doping region, and a second doping region. The stacked structure is formed on the substrate and includes a floating gate, a select logic gate, a logic gate dielectric layer, and an inter-polysilicon layer dielectric layer. The select logic gate is disposed on the floating gate, the logic gate dielectric layer is disposed between the floating gate and the substrate, and the inter-polysilicon layer dielectric layer is disposed between the floating gate and the select logic gate. The anti-fuse gate is disposed on the substrate, and the gate dielectric layer is disposed between the anti-fuse gate and the substrate. The first doping region is formed in the substrate at one side of the floating gate. The second doping region is formed in the substrate between the floating gate and the anti-fuse gate.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2020Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing CorporationInventors: Ching-Hua Chen, Bing-Chen Ji, Shun-Tsung Yu, Ming-Yuan Lin, Han-Chao Lai, Jih-Wen Chou, Chen-Chiu Hsue
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Patent number: 11249300Abstract: A modular assembly of an endoscope light source and an image-capturing module includes: a circuit board having a lower plate and an elevation support platform located on the top surface of the lower plate and having a predefined height, a bottom surface of the lower plate having a plurality of bottom electrode sheets disposed thereon, a top end of the elevation support platform having a plurality of light source electrode sheets disposed thereon, the plurality of light source electrode sheets using a plurality of lead wires to penetrate through the elevation support platform and the lower plate in order to be electrically connected to the plurality of bottom electrode sheets; a plurality of light emitting diode chips having a florescent powder gel covered thereon; an image-capturing module; and a fixation glue cured and attached onto the image-capturing module, the elevation support platform and the fluorescent powder gel.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2021Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: MEDICAL INTUBATION TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventor: Ming-Yuan Lin
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Publication number: 20210265368Abstract: A non-volatile memory device includes a substrate, a stacked structure, an anti-fuse gate, a gate dielectric layer, a first doping region, and a second doping region. The stacked structure is formed on the substrate and includes a floating gate, a select logic gate, a logic gate dielectric layer, and an inter-polysilicon layer dielectric layer. The select logic gate is disposed on the floating gate, the logic gate dielectric layer is disposed between the floating gate and the substrate, and the inter-polysilicon layer dielectric layer is disposed between the floating gate and the select logic gate. The anti-fuse gate is disposed on the substrate, and the gate dielectric layer is disposed between the anti-fuse gate and the substrate. The first doping region is formed in the substrate at one side of the floating gate. The second doping region is formed in the substrate between the floating gate and the anti-fuse gate.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2020Publication date: August 26, 2021Applicant: Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing CorporationInventors: Ching-Hua Chen, Bing-Chen Ji, Shun-Tsung Yu, Ming-Yuan Lin, Han-Chao Lai, Jih-Wen Chou, Chen-Chiu Hsue
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Publication number: 20180263478Abstract: An endoscope tubing includes: a picture-taking component defined with a front end and a rear end and having an image-capturing lens disposed at the front end to capture images forward, a light source and an outer wall, with the light source disposed at a rim of the image-capturing lens to illuminate, and the outer wall being circular and protruding toward the front of the picture-taking component to form a protruding dam; a spring tube with an end connected to the rear end of the picture-taking component and another end connected to a predetermined device; a tensile cable with a portion thereof connected to the picture-taking component and another portion thereof passing through the spring tube to connect to the predetermined device; and a wire with an end connected to the picture-taking component and another end passing through the spring tube to connect to the predetermined device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Che-Li CHANG, Ming-Yuan LIN
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Patent number: 8514317Abstract: A camera module includes a lens holder, a lens module, an image sensor chip, and a printed circuit board. The lens module is received in the lens holder. The lens module includes a lens barrel and at least one lens received in the lens barrel. The image sensor chip has a photosensitive area configured for receiving light transmitted through the lens module. The printed circuit board defines a top surface for receiving both the image sensor chip and the lens barrel thereon and an opposite bottom surface thereon. The bottom surface defines a plurality of recesses thereon for receiving the corresponding electronic elements therein by adhesives.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2010Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Ming-Yuan Lin
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Patent number: 8360666Abstract: A camera module includes a lens assembly and a baseboard assembly mounted on the lens assembly. The lens assembly includes a lens, a barrel receiving the lens, and a support receiving the barrel. The baseboard assembly includes a circuit board and an image sensor on the circuit board. The support defines a clamping recess at an outer surface thereof.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2010Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Ming-Yuan Lin
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Publication number: 20120268644Abstract: A camera module includes a lens holder, a lens module, an image sensor chip, and a printed circuit board. The lens module is received in the lens holder. The lens module includes a lens barrel and at least one lens received in the lens barrel. The image sensor chip has a photosensitive area configured for receiving light transmitted through the lens module. The printed circuit board defines a top surface for receiving both the image sensor chip and the lens barrel thereon and an opposite bottom surface thereon. The bottom surface defines a plurality of recesses thereon for receiving the corresponding electronic elements therein by adhesives.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2010Publication date: October 25, 2012Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: MING-YUAN LIN
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Patent number: 8275254Abstract: A camera module includes a lens assembly and a baseboard assembly mounted on the lens assembly. The lens assembly includes a lens, a barrel receiving the lens, and a support member receiving the barrel. The baseboard assembly includes a circuit board and an image sensor on the circuit board. The baseboard defines a friction surface at a side surface thereof.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2010Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Ming-Yuan Lin, Jen-Tsorng Chang
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Publication number: 20110311213Abstract: A camera module includes a lens assembly and a baseboard assembly mounted on the lens assembly. The lens assembly includes a lens, a barrel receiving the lens, and a support receiving the barrel. The baseboard assembly includes a circuit board and an image sensor on the circuit board. The support defines a clamping recess at an outer surface thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2010Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: MING-YUAN LIN
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Publication number: 20110311214Abstract: A camera module includes a lens assembly and a baseboard assembly mounted on the lens assembly. The lens assembly includes a lens, a barrel receiving the lens, and a support member receiving the barrel. The baseboard assembly includes a circuit board and an image sensor on the circuit board. The baseboard defines a friction surface at a side surface thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2010Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: MING-YUAN LIN, JEN-TSORNG CHANG
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Patent number: 7782391Abstract: A camera module includes a lens holder, a lens module, an image sensor chip, and a PCB defining a step-shaped recess on the upper thereof. The step-shaped recess comprises a first recess formed on an upper portion thereof and a second recess, for receiving a plurality of electrical elements therein, coaxially formed on a lower portion thereof, and a intermediate step surface formed between the first recess and the second recess. A cover plate received in the first recess and attached on the intermediate step surface defines at least one electronic layer therein and an external point formed on the bottom thereof. At least one zero voltage point is formed on the intermediate step surface thereof. The electronic layer is electrically connected to the zero voltage points by the external points, thereby electromagnetic waves generated by the electronic elements are prevented from affecting the image sensor chip.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2007Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Ming-Yuan Lin
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Patent number: 7782390Abstract: A camera module includes a lens holder, a lens module, an image sensor chip, and a printed circuit board. The lens module is received in the lens holder. The lens module includes a lens barrel and at least one lens received in the lens barrel. The image sensor chip has a photosensitive area configured for receiving light transmitted through the lens module. The printed circuit board defines a top surface for receiving both the image sensor chip and the lens barrel thereon and an opposite bottom surface thereon. The bottom surface defines a plurality of recesses thereon for receiving the corresponding electronic elements therein by adhesives.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2007Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Ming-Yuan Lin
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Publication number: 20100201863Abstract: A camera module includes a lens holder, a lens module, an image sensor chip, and a printed circuit board. The lens module is received in the lens holder. The lens module includes a lens barrel and at least one lens received in the lens barrel. The image sensor chip has a photosensitive area configured for receiving light transmitted through the lens module. The printed circuit board defines a top surface for receiving both the image sensor chip and the lens barrel thereon and an opposite bottom surface thereon. The bottom surface defines a plurality of recesses thereon for receiving the corresponding electronic elements therein by adhesives.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2010Publication date: August 12, 2010Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: MING-YUAN LIN
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Publication number: 20090033790Abstract: A camera module includes a lens holder, a lens module, an image sensor chip, and a PCB defining a step-shaped recess on the upper thereof. The step-shaped recess comprises a first recess formed on an upper portion thereof and a second recess, for receiving a plurality of electrical elements therein, coaxially formed on a lower portion thereof, and a intermediate step surface formed between the first recess and the second recess. A cover plate received in the first recess and attached on the intermediate step surface defines at least one electronic layer therein and an external point formed on the bottom thereof. At least one zero voltage point is formed on the intermediate step surface thereof. The electronic layer is electrically connected to the zero voltage points by the external points, thereby electromagnetic waves generated by the electronic elements are prevented from affecting the image sensor chip.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2007Publication date: February 5, 2009Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: MING-YUAN LIN
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Publication number: 20090033789Abstract: A camera module includes a lens holder, a lens module, an image sensor chip, and a printed circuit board. The lens module is received in the lens holder. The lens module includes a lens barrel and at least one lens received in the lens barrel. The image sensor chip has a photosensitive area configured for receiving light transmitted through the lens module. The printed circuit board defines a top surface for receiving both the image sensor chip and the lens barrel thereon and an opposite bottom surface thereon. The bottom surface defines a plurality of recesses thereon for receiving the corresponding electronic elements therein by adhesives.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2007Publication date: February 5, 2009Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: MING-YUAN LIN
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Publication number: 20080303939Abstract: An exemplary camera module includes a base, an image sensor chip, a lens holder, a lens module, at least one electronic element, and a light transmittance element. The base defines a first cavity. The image sensor chip is disposed on the base and includes a photosensitive area. The image sensor chip covers the first cavity. The lens holder is disposed on the base. The lens holder includes a first chamber and a second chamber disposed on the base. The second chamber covers the image sensor chip. The lens module is partially received in the first chamber. The lens module is optically aligned with the image sensor chip. The at least one electronic element is disposed in the first cavity. The light transmittance element is fixed on the image sensor chip. The light transmittance element is received in the second chamber and contacts the second chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2007Publication date: December 11, 2008Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: PO-CHIH HSU, MING-YUAN LIN