Patents by Inventor Shih-Ciang Huang

Shih-Ciang Huang 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: 10340300
    Abstract: Among other things, one or more image sensors and techniques for forming such image sensors are provided. An image sensor comprises a photodiode array configured to detect light. A filler grid is formed over the photodiode array, such as over a dielectric grid. The filler grid comprises one or more filler structures, such as a first filler structure that provides a light propagation path to a first photodiode that is primarily through the first filler structure. In this way, signal strength decay of light along the light propagation path before detection by the first photodiode is mitigated. The image sensor comprises a reflective layer that channels light towards corresponding photodiodes. For example, a first reflective layer portion guides light towards the first photodiode and away from a second photodiode. In this way, crosstalk, otherwise resulting from detection of light by incorrect photodiodes, is mitigated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited
    Inventors: Feng-Chien Hsieh, Chi-Cherng Jeng, Chen Hsin-Chi, Shih-Ciang Huang, Wang Chun-Ying, Volume Chien, Zhe-Ju Liu
  • Publication number: 20170053959
    Abstract: Among other things, one or more image sensors and techniques for forming such image sensors are provided. An image sensor comprises a photodiode array configured to detect light. A filler grid is formed over the photodiode array, such as over a dielectric grid. The filler grid comprises one or more filler structures, such as a first filler structure that provides a light propagation path to a first photodiode that is primarily through the first filler structure. In this way, signal strength decay of light along the light propagation path before detection by the first photodiode is mitigated. The image sensor comprises a reflective layer that channels light towards corresponding photodiodes. For example, a first reflective layer portion guides light towards the first photodiode and away from a second photodiode. In this way, crosstalk, otherwise resulting from detection of light by incorrect photodiodes, is mitigated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventors: Feng-Chien Hsieh, Chi-Cherng Jeng, Chen Hsin-Chi, Shih-Ciang Huang, Wang Chun-Ying, Volume Chen, Zhe-Ju Liu
  • Patent number: 9490288
    Abstract: Among other things, one or more image sensors and techniques for forming such image sensors are provided. An image sensor comprises a photodiode array configured to detect light. A filler grid is formed over the photodiode array, such as over a dielectric grid. The filler grid comprises one or more filler structures, such as a first filler structure that provides a light propagation path to a first photodiode that is primarily through the first filler structure. In this way, signal strength decay of light along the light propagation path before detection by the first photodiode is mitigated. The image sensor comprises a reflective layer that channels light towards corresponding photodiodes. For example, a first reflective layer portion guides light towards the first photodiode and away from a second photodiode. In this way, crosstalk, otherwise resulting from detection of light by incorrect photodiodes, is mitigated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited
    Inventors: Feng-Chien Hsieh, Shih-Ciang Huang, Volume Chien, Zhe-Ju Liu, Wang Chun-Ying, Chi-Cherng Jeng, Chen Hsin-Chi
  • Publication number: 20140264687
    Abstract: Among other things, one or more image sensors and techniques for forming such image sensors are provided. An image sensor comprises a photodiode array configured to detect light. A filler grid is formed over the photodiode array, such as over a dielectric grid. The filler grid comprises one or more filler structures, such as a first filler structure that provides a light propagation path to a first photodiode that is primarily through the first filler structure. In this way, signal strength decay of light along the light propagation path before detection by the first photodiode is mitigated. The image sensor comprises a reflective layer that channels light towards corresponding photodiodes. For example, a first reflective layer portion guides light towards the first photodiode and away from a second photodiode. In this way, crosstalk, otherwise resulting from detection of light by incorrect photodiodes, is mitigated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Feng-Chien Hsieh, Shih-Ciang Huang, Volume Chien, Zhe-Ju Liu, Wang Chun-Ying, Chi-Chemg Jeng, Chen Hsin-Chi