Patents by Inventor Nai-Wei Hsu

Nai-Wei Hsu 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: 11923199
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide a method. The method includes forming a structure over a substrate, and forming a spacer layer on the structure, wherein the spacer layer has a recess. The method includes forming a mask layer over the spacer layer and in the recess, the mask layer including a first layer, a second layer and a third layer. The method includes patterning the third layer of the mask layer, and etching the first layer and the second layer of the mask layer to form an opening to expose the recess of the spacer layer, wherein the opening in the second layer has a first width; and. The method includes removing the second layer using a wet etchant, wherein the opening in the third layer has a second width, and the second with is greater than the first width.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Nai-Chia Chen, Wan Hsuan Hsu, Chia-Wei Wu, Neng-Jye Yang, Chun-Li Chou
  • Patent number: 11594658
    Abstract: A light-emitting element is provided, including a semiconductor structure, a reflective structure, first insulating structures, a conductive structure, and first and second pads. The reflective structure is disposed on the semiconductor structure. The first insulating structure includes first and second insulating portions covering first and second portions respectively, and a gap exposes a third portion between the first and second portions. The conductive structure includes first and second conductive portion. The first conductive portion is disposed on the first insulating portion to contact the semiconductor structure. The second conductive portion is disposed on the second insulating portion to contact the third portion through the gap. The first and second pads are respectively disposed on the first and second conductive portions. Each of the structures below the first and second pads are in flat-type bonding to enhance stress resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: Lextar Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Pei-Shiu Tsai, Yi-Ju Chen, Nai-Wei Hsu, Wei-Chang Yu
  • Publication number: 20210280742
    Abstract: A light-emitting element is provided, including a semiconductor structure, a reflective structure, first and second insulating structures, a conductive structure, and first and second pads. The reflective structure is disposed on the semiconductor structure. The first insulating structure includes first and second protrusions covering first and second portions respectively, and a first recession exposes a third portion between the first and second portions. The conductive structure includes first and second conductive portion. The first conductive portion is disposed on the first protrusion to contact the semiconductor structure. The second conductive portion is disposed on the second protrusion to contact the third portion through the first recession. The first and second pads are respectively disposed on the first and second conductive portions. Each of the structures below the first and second pads are in flat-type bonding to enhance stress resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2020
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Inventors: Pei-Shiu TSAI, Yi-Ju CHEN, Nai-Wei HSU, Wei-Chang YU
  • Patent number: 9634194
    Abstract: A light-emitting diode (LED) chip is disclosed. The chip includes a light-emitting diode and an electrode layer on the light-emitting diode. The electrode layer includes a reflective metal layer. The reflective metal layer includes a first composition and a second composition. The first composition includes aluminum or silver, and the second composition includes copper, silicon, tin, platinum, gold, palladium or a combination thereof. The weight percentage of the second composition is greater than 0% and less than 20%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Lextar Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Nai-Wei Hsu, Te-Chung Wang
  • Publication number: 20160149077
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a light-emitting diode and a method for manufacturing the same. The light-emitting diode comprises a N-type metal electrode, a N-type semiconductor layer contacted with the N-type metal electrode, a P-type semiconductor layer, a light-emitting layer interposed between the N-type semiconductor layer and the P-type semiconductor layer, a low-contact-resistance material layer positioned on the P-type semiconductor layer, a transparent conductive layer covered the low-contact-resistance material layer and the P-type semiconductor layer, and a P-type metal electrode positioned on the transparent conductive layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2016
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Inventors: Chia-Lin HSIAO, Nai-Wei HSU, Te-Chung WANG, Tsung-Yu YANG
  • Publication number: 20160111602
    Abstract: A light-emitting diode (LED) chip is disclosed. The chip includes a light-emitting diode and an electrode layer on the light-emitting diode. The electrode layer includes a reflective metal layer. The reflective metal layer includes a first composition and a second composition. The first composition includes aluminum or silver, and the second composition includes copper, silicon, tin, platinum, gold, palladium or a combination thereof. The weight percentage of the second composition is greater than 0% and less than 20%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventors: Nai-Wei HSU, Te-Chung WANG
  • Patent number: 9287461
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a light-emitting diode and a method for manufacturing the same. The light-emitting diode comprises a N-type metal electrode, a N-type semiconductor layer contacted with the N-type metal electrode, a P-type semiconductor layer, a light-emitting layer interposed between the N-type semiconductor layer and the P-type semiconductor layer, a low-contact-resistance material layer positioned on the P-type semiconductor layer, a transparent conductive layer covered the low-contact-resistance material layer and the P-type semiconductor layer, and a P-type metal electrode positioned on the transparent conductive layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: LEXTAR ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chia-Lin Hsiao, Nai-Wei Hsu, Te-Chung Wang, Tsung-Yu Yang
  • Patent number: 9257609
    Abstract: A light-emitting diode (LED) chip is disclosed. The chip includes a light-emitting diode and an electrode layer on the light-emitting diode. The electrode layer includes a reflective metal layer. The reflective metal layer includes a first composition and a second composition. The first composition includes aluminum or silver, and the second composition includes copper, silicon, tin, platinum, gold or a combination thereof. The weight percentage of the second composition is greater than 0% and less than 20%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: Lextar Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Nai-Wei Hsu, Te-Chung Wang
  • Patent number: 9231165
    Abstract: A light-emitting diode (LED) chip is disclosed. The LED chip includes a substrate and a LED stack on the substrate. The LED stack includes a first-type semiconductor layer, an active layer covering a portion and exposing another portion of the first-type semiconductor layer, and a second-type semiconductor layer on the active layer. A current spreading layer is formed on the second-type semiconductor layer. A first electrode is formed on the exposed portion of the first-type semiconductor layer, and a second electrode is formed on the current spreading layer. The current spreading layer includes a first portion having a first thickness and a second portion having a second thickness. A vertical projection of the second portion onto the first-type semiconductor layer surrounds a vertical projection of a portion of the first electrode onto the first-type semiconductor layer. The first thickness is greater than the second thickness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: Lextar Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Wen-Yuan Fan, Nai-Wei Hsu
  • Publication number: 20150255681
    Abstract: A light-emitting diode (LED) chip is disclosed. The chip includes a light-emitting diode and an electrode layer on the light-emitting diode. The electrode layer includes a reflective metal layer. The reflective metal layer includes a first composition and a second composition. The first composition includes aluminum or silver, and the second composition includes copper, silicon, tin, platinum, gold or a combination thereof. The weight percentage of the second composition is greater than 0% and less than 20%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2014
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventors: Nai-Wei HSU, Te-Chung WANG
  • Publication number: 20150207030
    Abstract: A semiconductor light emitting structure comprising a substrate, a patterned structure, a first semiconductor layer, an active layer and a second semiconductor layer is provided. The substrate has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The patterned structure is formed on the first surface of the substrate. The patterned structure comprises a plurality of pyramid structures with different sizes. The first semiconductor layer is disposed on the first surface. The active layer is disposed on the first semiconductor layer. The second semiconductor layer is disposed on the active layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2014
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Inventors: Ming-Chang Tang, Nai-Wei Hsu
  • Publication number: 20150188009
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device, including providing a semiconductor structure including a sequential stack of an n-type semiconductor layer, an active layer, and a p-type semiconductor layer. A first metal layer and a second metal layer on the first metal layer are formed on the semiconductor structure. A heat treatment process is performed, such that the first metal layer is oxidized to form a first metal oxide layer and the second metal layer is reversed to form a second metallic compound layer between the first metal oxide layer and the p-type semiconductor layer. The first metal oxide layer and the second metallic compound layer are removed. A mesa etching process is performed after performing the heat treatment process, to form a mesa region exposing a part of the n-type semiconductor layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2014
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Wen-Ying CHIH, Nai-Wei HSU, Te-Chung WANG
  • Publication number: 20150187997
    Abstract: A light-emitting diode (LED) chip is disclosed. The LED chip includes a substrate and a LED stack on the substrate. The LED stack includes a first-type semiconductor layer, an active layer covering a portion and exposing another portion of the first-type semiconductor layer, and a second-type semiconductor layer on the active layer. A current spreading layer is formed on the second-type semiconductor layer. A first electrode is formed on the exposed portion of the first-type semiconductor layer, and a second electrode is formed on the current spreading layer. The current spreading layer includes a first portion having a first thickness and a second portion having a second thickness. A vertical projection of the second portion onto the first-type semiconductor layer surrounds a vertical projection of a portion of the first electrode onto the first-type semiconductor layer. The first thickness is greater than the second thickness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2014
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Applicant: LEXTAR ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Wen-Yuan Fan, Nai-Wei Hsu
  • Publication number: 20150115309
    Abstract: A light emitting diode structure includes a substrate, an N-type semiconductor layer, a light emitting layer, a P-type semiconductor layer, a composite conductive layer, a first electrode, and a second electrode. The N-type semiconductor layer is located on the substrate. The light emitting layer is located on a portion of the N-type semiconductor layer. The P-type semiconductor layer is located on the light emitting layer. The composite conductive layer sequentially has a first conductive layer, a second conductive layer, and a third conductive layer. The first conductive layer is attached to the P-type semiconductor layer, and the resistance of the first conductive layer is greater than the resistance of the third conductive layer. The first electrode is located on the third conductive layer. The second electrode is located on another portion of the N-type semiconductor layer that is not covered by the light emitting layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2014
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventors: Nai-Wei HSU, Te-Chung WANG, Tzong-Liang TSAI
  • Publication number: 20150108519
    Abstract: A light-emitting structure is provided, including a substrate, an LED stacked structure formed on the substrate, and a plurality of cavities formed on the substrate surrounding the LED stacked structure. The LED stacked structure comprises an N-type epitaxial layer, an illumination layer, and a P-type epitaxial layer. A portion of the N-type epitaxial layer is exposed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Applicant: LEXTAR ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ming-Chang TANG, Chia-Hsian CHOU, Nai-Wei HSU
  • Publication number: 20140225150
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a light-emitting diode and a method for manufacturing the same. The light-emitting diode comprises a N-type metal electrode, a N-type semiconductor layer contacted with the N-type metal electrode, a P-type semiconductor layer, a light-emitting layer interposed between the N-type semiconductor layer and the P-type semiconductor layer, a low-contact-resistance material layer positioned on the P-type semiconductor layer, a transparent conductive layer covered the low-contact-resistance material layer and the P-type semiconductor layer, and a P-type metal electrode positioned on the transparent conductive layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2013
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: Lextar Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Chia-Lin HSIAO, Nai-Wei Hsu, Te-Chung Wang, Tsung-Yu Yang