Patents by Inventor Po-Jui Liao

Po-Jui Liao 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: 20160097917
    Abstract: A five-piece optical lens for capturing image and a five-piece optical module for capturing image, along the optical axis in order from an object side to an image side, include a first lens with positive refractive power having a convex object-side surface; a second lens with refractive power; a third lens with refractive power; a fourth lens with refractive power; and a fifth lens with negative refractive power; and at least one of the image-side surface and object-side surface of each of the five lens elements are aspheric. The optical lens can increase aperture value and improve the imagining quality for use in compact cameras.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2015
    Publication date: April 7, 2016
    Applicant: ABILITY OPTO-ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: KUO-YU LIAO, HUNG-KUO YU, PO-JUI LIAO, HUNG-WEN LEE, NAI-YUAN TANG, YEONG-MING CHANG
  • Patent number: 9240459
    Abstract: A semiconductor process includes the following step. A stacked structure is formed on a substrate. A contact etch stop layer is formed to cover the stacked structure and the substrate. A material layer is formed on the substrate and exposes a top part of the contact etch stop layer covering the stacked structure. The top part is redressed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Kuang-Hung Huang, Jie-Ning Yang, Yao-Chang Wang, Chi-Sheng Tseng, Po-Jui Liao, Shih-Chang Chang
  • Patent number: 9147678
    Abstract: The present invention provides a structure of a resistor comprising: a substrate having an interfacial layer thereon; a resistor trench formed in the interfacial layer; at least a work function metal layer covering the surface of the resistor trench; at least two metal bulks located at two ends of the resistor trench and adjacent to the work function metal layer; and a filler formed between the two metal bulks inside the resistor trench, wherein the metal bulks are direct in contact with the filler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Chih-Kai Kang, Sheng-Yuan Hsueh, Shu-Hsuan Chih, Po-Kuang Hsieh, Chia-Chen Sun, Po-Cheng Huang, Shih-Chieh Hsu, Chi-Horn Pai, Yao-Chang Wang, Jie-Ning Yang, Chi-Sheng Tseng, Po-Jui Liao, Kuang-Hung Huang, Shih-Chang Chang
  • Patent number: 9001437
    Abstract: An imaging lens assembly includes first, second and third optical lenses that are arranged sequentially from an object side to an image side along an optical axis, and a constant-aperture diaphragm disposed between the second optical lens and the object side. Each of the first and second optical lenses has a positive refractive power near the optical axis. The third optical lens has a negative refractive power near the optical axis and has an object-side surface and an image-side surface, at least one of which has at least an inflection point. The imaging lens assembly satisfies: 0.55<f/Dg<0.85, in which, f is a focal length of the imaging lens assembly, and Dg is a length of a diagonal line of a maximum viewing angle in an imaging plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Ability Opto-Electronics Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kuo-Yu Liao, Chen-Hung Tsai, Po-Jui Liao, Chao-Hsiang Yang
  • Patent number: 8999830
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device having metal gate includes providing a substrate having a first transistor and a second transistor formed thereon, the first transistor having a first gate trench formed therein, forming a first work function metal layer in the first gate trench, forming a sacrificial masking layer in the first gate trench, removing a portion of the sacrificial masking layer to expose a portion of the first work function metal layer, removing the exposed first function metal layer to form a U-shaped work function metal layer in the first gate trench, and removing the sacrificial masking layer. The first transistor includes a first conductivity type and the second transistor includes a second conductivity type. The first conductivity type and the second conductivity type are complementary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: United Microelectronics Corp.
    Inventors: Po-Jui Liao, Tsung-Lung Tsai, Chien-Ting Lin, Shao-Hua Hsu, Yeng-Peng Wang, Chun-Hsien Lin, Chan-Lon Yang, Guang-Yaw Hwang, Shin-Chi Chen, Hung-Ling Shih, Jiunn-Hsiung Liao, Chia-Wen Liang
  • Patent number: 8952451
    Abstract: A semiconductor device having a metal gate includes a substrate having a first gate trench and a second gate trench formed thereon, a gate dielectric layer respectively formed in the first gate trench and the second gate trench, a first work function metal layer formed on the gate dielectric layer in the first gate trench and the second gate trench, a second work function metal layer respectively formed in the first gate trench and the second gate trench, and a filling metal layer formed on the second work function metal layer. An opening width of the second gate trench is larger than an opening width of the first gate trench. An upper area of the second work function metal layer in the first gate trench is wider than a lower area of the second work function metal layer in the first gate trench.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: United Microelectronics Corp.
    Inventors: Po-Jui Liao, Tsung-Lung Tsai, Chien-Ting Lin, Shao-Hua Hsu, Yeng-Peng Wang, Chun-Hsien Lin, Chan-Lon Yang, Guang-Yaw Hwang, Shin-Chi Chen, Hung-Ling Shih, Jiunn-Hsiung Liao, Chia-Wen Liang
  • Publication number: 20140339652
    Abstract: A semiconductor device with oxygen-containing metal gates includes a substrate, a gate dielectric layer and a multi-layered stack structure. The multi-layered stack structure is disposed on the substrate. At least one layer of the multi-layered stack structure includes a work function metal layer. The concentration of oxygen in the side of one layer of the multi-layered stack structure closer to the gate dielectric layer is less than that in the side of one layer of the multi-layered stack structure opposite to the gate dielectric layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Inventors: Guang-Yaw Hwang, Chun-Hsien Lin, Hung-Ling Shih, Jiunn-Hsiung Liao, Zhi-Cheng Lee, Shao-Hua Hsu, Yi-Wen Chen, Cheng-Guo Chen, Jung-Tsung Tseng, Chien-Ting Lin, Tong-Jyun Huang, Jie-Ning Yang, Tsung-Lung Tsai, Po-Jui Liao, Chien-Ming Lai, Ying-Tsung Chen, Cheng-Yu Ma, Wen-Han Hung, Che-Hua Hsu
  • Publication number: 20140334018
    Abstract: An imaging lens assembly includes first, second and third optical lenses that are arranged sequentially from an object side to an image side along an optical axis, and a constant-aperture diaphragm disposed between the second optical lens and the object side. Each of the first and second optical lenses has a positive refractive power near the optical axis. The third optical lens has a negative refractive power near the optical axis and has an object-side surface and an image-side surface, at least one of which has at least an inflection point. The imaging lens assembly satisfies: 0.55<f/Dg<0.85, in which, f is a focal length of the imaging lens assembly, and Dg is a length of a diagonal line of a maximum viewing angle in an imaging plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2013
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Applicant: ABILITY OPTO-ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kuo-Yu Liao, Chen-Hung Tsai, Po-Jui Liao, Chao-Hsiang Yang
  • Publication number: 20140242770
    Abstract: A semiconductor process includes the following step. A stacked structure is formed on a substrate. A contact etch stop layer is formed to cover the stacked structure and the substrate. A material layer is formed on the substrate and exposes a top part of the contact etch stop layer covering the stacked structure. The top part is redressed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2013
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Kuang-Hung Huang, Jie-Ning Yang, Yao-Chang Wang, Chi-Sheng Tseng, Po-Jui Liao, Shih-Chang Chang
  • Patent number: 8802524
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method of manufacturing semiconductor device having metal gates. First, a substrate is provided. A first conductive type transistor having a first sacrifice gate and a second conductive type transistor having a second sacrifice gate are disposed on the substrate. The first sacrifice gate is removed to form a first trench. Then, a first metal layer is formed in the first trench. The second sacrifice gate is removed to form a second trench. Next, a second metal layer is formed in the first trench and the second trench. Lastly, a third metal layer is formed on the second metal layer wherein the third metal layer is filled into the first trench and the second trench.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: United Microelectronics Corp.
    Inventors: Po-Jui Liao, Tsung-Lung Tsai, Chien-Ting Lin, Shao-Hua Hsu, Yi-Wei Chen, Hsin-Fu Huang, Tzung-Ying Lee, Min-Chuan Tsai, Chan-Lon Yang, Chun-Yuan Wu, Teng-Chun Tsai, Guang-Yaw Hwang, Chia-Lin Hsu, Jie-Ning Yang, Cheng-Guo Chen, Jung-Tsung Tseng, Zhi-Cheng Lee, Hung-Ling Shih, Po-Cheng Huang, Yi-Wen Chen, Che-Hua Hsu
  • Patent number: 8753968
    Abstract: A metal gate process includes the following steps. An isolating layer on a substrate is provided, where the isolating layer has a first recess and a second recess. A first metal layer covering the first recess and the second recess is formed. A material is filled in the first recess but exposing a top part of the first recess. The first metal layer in the top part of the first recess and in the second recess is simultaneously removed. The material is removed. A second metal layer and a metal gate layer in the first recess and the second recess are sequentially filled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: United Microelectronics Corp.
    Inventors: Kuang-Hung Huang, Po-Jui Liao, Yao-Chang Wang, Chi-Sheng Tseng, Jie-Ning Yang
  • Publication number: 20140127892
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device having metal gate includes providing a substrate having a first transistor and a second transistor formed thereon, the first transistor having a first gate trench formed therein, forming a first work function metal layer in the first gate trench, forming a sacrificial masking layer in the first gate trench, removing a portion of the sacrificial masking layer to expose a portion of the first work function metal layer, removing the exposed first function metal layer to form a U-shaped work function metal layer in the first gate trench, and removing the sacrificial masking layer. The first transistor includes a first conductivity type and the second transistor includes a second conductivity type. The first conductivity type and the second conductivity type are complementary.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Po-Jui Liao, Tsung-Lung Tsai, Chien-Ting Lin, Shao-Hua Hsu, Yeng-Peng Wang, Chun-Hsien Lin, Chan-Lon Yang, Guang-Yaw Hwang, Shin-Chi Chen, Hung-Ling Shih, Jiunn-Hsiung Liao, Chia-Wen Liang
  • Patent number: 8704294
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device having metal gate includes providing a substrate having a first transistor and a second transistor formed thereon, the first transistor having a first gate trench formed therein, forming a first work function metal layer in the first gate trench, forming a sacrificial masking layer in the first gate trench, removing a portion of the sacrificial masking layer to expose a portion of the first work function metal layer, removing the exposed first function metal layer to form a U-shaped work function metal layer in the first gate trench, and removing the sacrificial masking layer. The first transistor includes a first conductivity type and the second transistor includes a second conductivity type. The first conductivity type and the second conductivity type are complementary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: United Microelectronics Corp.
    Inventors: Po-Jui Liao, Tsung-Lung Tsai, Chien-Ting Lin, Shao-Hua Hsu, Yeng-Peng Wang, Chun-Hsien Lin, Chan-Lon Yang, Guang-Yaw Hwang, Shin-Chi Chen, Hung-Ling Shih, Jiunn-Hsiung Liao, Chia-Wen Liang
  • Publication number: 20140103443
    Abstract: A semiconductor device having a metal gate includes a substrate having a first gate trench and a second gate trench formed thereon, a gate dielectric layer respectively formed in the first gate trench and the second gate trench, a first work function metal layer formed on the gate dielectric layer in the first gate trench and the second gate trench, a second work function metal layer respectively formed in the first gate trench and the second gate trench, and a filling metal layer formed on the second work function metal layer. An opening width of the second gate trench is larger than an opening width of the first gate trench. An upper area of the second work function metal layer in the first gate trench is wider than a lower area of the second work function metal layer in the first gate trench.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Po-Jui Liao, Tsung-Lung Tsai, Chien-Ting Lin, Shao-Hua Hsu, Yeng-Peng Wang, Chun-Hsien Lin, Chan-Lon Yang, Guang-Yaw Hwang, Shin-Chi Chen, Hung-Ling Shih, Jiunn-Hsiung Liao, Chia-Wen Liang
  • Patent number: 8692334
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a resistor integrated with a transistor having metal gate includes providing a substrate having a transistor region and a resistor region defined thereon, a transistor is positioned in the transistor region and a resistor is positioned in the resistor region; forming a dielectric layer exposing tops of the transistor and the resistor on the substrate; performing a first etching process to remove portions of the resistor to form two first trenches respectively at two opposite ends of the resistor; forming a patterned protecting layer in the resistor region; performing a second etching process to remove a dummy gate of the transistor to form a second trench in the transistor region; and forming a metal layer filling the first trenches and the second trench.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: United Microelectronics Corp.
    Inventors: Chun-Mao Chiou, Ti-Bin Chen, Tsung-Min Kuo, Shyan-Liang Chou, Yao-Chang Wang, Chi-Sheng Tseng, Jie-Ning Yang, Po-Jui Liao
  • Publication number: 20130307084
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a resistor integrated with a transistor having metal gate includes providing a substrate having a transistor region and a resistor region defined thereon, a transistor is positioned in the transistor region and a resistor is positioned in the resistor region; forming a dielectric layer exposing tops of the transistor and the resistor on the substrate; performing a first etching process to remove portions of the resistor to form two first trenches respectively at two opposite ends of the resistor; forming a patterned protecting layer in the resistor region; performing a second etching process to remove a dummy gate of the transistor to form a second trench in the transistor region; and forming a metal layer filling the first trenches and the second trench.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2013
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: United Microelectronics Corp.
    Inventors: Chun-Mao Chiou, Ti-Bin Chen, Tsung-Min Kuo, Shyan-Liang Chou, Yao-Chang Wang, Chi-Sheng Tseng, Jie-Ning Yang, Po-Jui Liao
  • Patent number: 8574990
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method of manufacturing semiconductor device having metal gate. First, a substrate is provided. A first conductive type transistor having a first sacrifice gate and a second conductive type transistor having a second sacrifice gate are disposed on the substrate. The first sacrifice gate is removed to form a first trench and then a first metal layer and a first material layer are formed in the first trench. Next, the first metal layer and the first material layer are flattened. The second sacrifice gate is removed to form a second trench and then a second metal layer and a second material layer are formed in the second trench. Lastly, the second metal layer and the second material layer are flattened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: United Microelectronics Corp.
    Inventors: Po-Jui Liao, Tsung-Lung Tsai, Chien-Ting Lin, Shao-Hua Hsu, Shui-Yen Lu, Pei-Yu Chou, Shin-Chi Chen, Jiunn-Hsiung Liao, Shang-Yuan Tsai, Chan-Lon Yang, Teng-Chun Tsai, Chun-Hsien Lin
  • Publication number: 20130241002
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a resistor integrated with a transistor having metal gate includes providing a substrate having a transistor region and a resistor region defined thereon, a transistor is positioned in the transistor region and a resistor is positioned in the resistor region; forming a dielectric layer exposing tops of the transistor and the resistor on the substrate; performing a first etching process to remove portions of the resistor to form two first trenches respectively at two opposite ends of the resistor; forming a patterned protecting layer in the resistor region; performing a second etching process to remove a dummy gate of the transistor to form a second trench in the transistor region; and forming a metal layer filling the first trenches and the second trench.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Inventors: Chun-Mao Chiou, Ti-Bin Chen, Tsung-Min Kuo, Shyan-Liang Chou, Yao-Chang Wang, Chi-Sheng Tseng, Jie-Ning Yang, Po-Jui Liao
  • Patent number: 8524556
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a resistor integrated with a transistor having metal gate includes providing a substrate having a transistor region and a resistor region defined thereon, a transistor is positioned in the transistor region and a resistor is positioned in the resistor region; forming a dielectric layer exposing tops of the transistor and the resistor on the substrate; performing a first etching process to remove portions of the resistor to form two first trenches respectively at two opposite ends of the resistor; forming a patterned protecting layer in the resistor region; performing a second etching process to remove a dummy gate of the transistor to form a second trench in the transistor region; and forming a metal layer filling the first trenches and the second trench.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: United Microelectronics Corp.
    Inventors: Chun-Mao Chiou, Ti-Bin Chen, Tsung-Min Kuo, Shyan-Liang Chou, Yao-Chang Wang, Chi-Sheng Tseng, Jie-Ning Yang, Po-Jui Liao
  • Publication number: 20130168816
    Abstract: The present invention provides a structure of a resistor comprising: a substrate having an interfacial layer thereon; a resistor trench formed in the interfacial layer; at least a work function metal layer covering the surface of the resistor trench; at least two metal bulks located at two ends of the resistor trench and adjacent to the work function metal layer; and a filler formed between the two metal bulks inside the resistor trench, wherein the metal bulks are direct in contact with the filler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2012
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Inventors: Chih-Kai Kang, Sheng-Yuan Hsueh, Shu-Hsuan Chih, Po-Kuang Hsieh, Chia-Chen Sun, Po-Cheng Huang, Shih-Chieh Hsu, Chi-Horn Pai, Yao-Chang Wang, Jie-Ning Yang, Chi-Sheng Tseng, Po-Jui Liao, Kuang-Hung Huang, Shih-Chang Chang