Patents by Inventor Tai-An Lu

Tai-An Lu 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: 20240162833
    Abstract: A power supply unit supplies power to a load, and the power supply unit includes a power factor corrector, a DC conversion module, and an isolated conversion module. The power factor corrector is plugged into a first main circuit board and converts an AC power into a DC power. The DC conversion module is plugged into the first main circuit board and converts the DC power into a main power. The isolated conversion module includes a bus capacitor, the bus capacitor is coupled to the DC conversion module through a first power copper bar, and coupled to the power factor corrector through a second power copper bar. The first power copper bar and the second power copper bar are arranged on a side opposite to the first main circuit board, and are arranged in parallel with the first main circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2023
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Inventors: Yi-Sheng CHANG, Cheng-Chan HSU, Chia-Wei CHU, Chun-Yu YANG, Deng-Cyun HUANG, Yi-Hsun CHIU, Chien-An LAI, Yu-Tai WANG, Chi-Shou HO, Zhi-Yuan WU, Ko-Wen LU
  • Patent number: 11959101
    Abstract: A cell activation reactor and a cell activation method are provided. The cell activation reactor includes a body, a rotating part, an upper cover, a microporous film, and multiple baffles. The body has an accommodating space, which is suitable for accommodating multiple cells and multiple magnetic beads. The rotating part is disposed in the accommodating space and includes multiple impellers. The microporous film is disposed in the accommodating space and covers multiple holes of the accommodating space. The baffles are disposed in the body. When the rotating part is driven to rotate, the interaction between the baffles and the impellers separates the cells and the magnetic beads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Ting-Hsuan Chen, Kuo-Hsing Wen, Ya-Hui Chiu, Nien-Tzu Chou, Ching-Fang Lu, Cheng-Tai Chen, Ting-Shuo Chen, Pei-Shin Jiang
  • Publication number: 20240103578
    Abstract: A control assembly configured for an electronic device, the control assembly includes a mount seat configured to be installed on the electronic device, two first connection components movably connected to the mount seat, two second connection component movably connected to the two first connection components, respectively, two controllers configured to communicate with the electronic device, the two controllers are separated apart from each other and movably connected to the second connection components, respectively, such that the two controllers are connected to the mount seat via the two second connection components and the two first connection components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2022
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Applicant: DEXIN CORP.
    Inventors: Ho Lung LU, Chiu Tai CHANG, Min-Chien CHANG
  • Publication number: 20240094282
    Abstract: A circuit test structure includes a chip including a conductive line which traces a perimeter of the chip. The circuit test structure further includes an interposer electrically connected to the chip, wherein the conductive line is over both the chip and the interposer. The circuit test structure further includes a test structure connected to the conductive line. The circuit test structure further includes a testing site, wherein the test structure is configured to electrically connect the testing site to the conductive line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Ching-Fang CHEN, Hsiang-Tai LU, Chih-Hsien LIN
  • Publication number: 20240088124
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure, comprising a redistribution layer (RDL) including a dielectric layer and a conductive trace within the dielectric layer; a first conductive member disposed over the RDL and electrically connected with the conductive trace; a second conductive member disposed over the RDL and electrically connected with the conductive trace; a first die disposed over the RDL; a second die disposed over the first die, the first conductive member and the second conductive member; and a connector disposed between the second die and the second conductive member to electrically connect the second die with the conductive trace, wherein the first conductive member is electrically isolated from the second die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: HSIANG-TAI LU, SHUO-MAO CHEN, MILL-JER WANG, FENG-CHENG HSU, CHAO-HSIANG YANG, SHIN-PUU JENG, CHENG-YI HONG, CHIH-HSIEN LIN, DAI-JANG CHEN, CHEN-HUA LIN
  • Patent number: 11929125
    Abstract: Apparatuses and techniques are described for reducing the number of latches used in sense circuits for a memory device. The number of internal user data latches in a sense circuit is reduced by using an external data transfer latch to store a bit of user data, in place of an internal user data latch. The user data in the data transfer latches identifies a subset of the data states which are not prohibited from having a verify test. The subset is shifted as the program operation proceeds, at specified program loops, to encompass higher data states. The completion of programming by a memory cell is indicated by the user data latches and another internal latch of the sense circuit in place of the external data transfer latch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: SanDisk Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Tai-Yuan Tseng, Chia-Kai Chou, Iris Lu
  • Patent number: 11915769
    Abstract: A non-volatile memory device includes a control circuit configured to connect to a bit line that is connected to one or more non-volatile memory cells. The control circuit includes a first plurality of data latches connected to a first local data bus to store first program-verify pass/fail bits and a second plurality of data latches connected to a second local data bus to store second program-verify pass/fail bits for second non-volatile memory cells. The non-volatile memory device further includes a shared isolation latch and one or more interface circuits connected to the first local data bus and the second local data bus. The one or more interface circuits are configured to selectively block the first program-verify pass/fail bits from the first plurality of latches and the second program-verify pass/fail bits from the second plurality of latches according to an indicator bit stored in the shared isolation latch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: SanDisk Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Kei Kitamura, Iris Lu, Tai-Yuan Tseng
  • Publication number: 20240047384
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a first circuit area disposed over a substrate and enclosed by a first seal ring structure, a second circuit area disposed over the substrate and enclosed by a second seal ring structure, an internal scribe line disposed between the first circuit area and the second circuit area, and connecting seal structures connecting the first seal ring structure and the second seal ring structures such that a part of the first seal ring structure, a part of the second seal ring structure and the connecting seal structures enclose the internal scribe line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: Chi-Hui LAI, Yang-Che CHEN, Hsiang-Tai LU, Wei-Ray LIN
  • Patent number: 11855066
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor structure forming a redistribution layer (RDL); forming a conductive pad over the RDL; performing a first electrical test through the conductive pad; bonding a first die over the RDL by a connector; disposing a first underfill material to surround the connector; performing a second electrical test through the conductive pad; disposing a second die over the first die and the conductive pad; and disposing a second underfill material to surround the second die, wherein the conductive pad is at least partially in contact with the second underfill material, and is protruded from the RDL during the first electrical test and the second electrical test.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.
    Inventors: Hsiang-Tai Lu, Shuo-Mao Chen, Mill-Jer Wang, Feng-Cheng Hsu, Chao-Hsiang Yang, Shin-Puu Jeng, Cheng-Yi Hong, Chih-Hsien Lin, Dai-Jang Chen, Chen-Hua Lin
  • Publication number: 20230384013
    Abstract: A making device of ice balls comprises a refrigeration chamber unit; the refrigeration chamber unit comprises a lower half ball mold body, an upper half ball mold body and a water circulation unit; in addition, a cover plate is arranged above the refrigeration chamber unit, and a water injection hole is arranged on the cover plate; in addition, a plurality of low-temperature condensing tubes are arranged in the lower half ball mold body; in addition, the refrigeration chamber unit further comprises a thermo electric cooler, and a cold end face of the thermo electric cooler is attached to a bottom surface of the lower half ball mold body; the upper half ball mold body is arranged above the lower half ball mold body, a plurality of convection circulation holes are distributed on the upper half ball mold body, and a water inlet hole is arranged in the center of the upper half ball mold body; and the water circulation unit is arranged on the cover plate and comprises a pump, and the pump is respectively connected
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Inventors: Xiang-Tai Lu, Shi-Jie Wang, Wei-Yuan Huang, Zhi-Xiang Dai, Jeff Chen
  • Patent number: 11828790
    Abstract: A circuit test structure includes an interposer for electrically connecting to a chip, wherein the interposer includes a conductive line, and the conductive line extends along at least two side of the interposer. The circuit test structure further includes a plurality of electrical connections to the conductive line. The circuit test structure further includes a testing site electrically connected to the conductive line, wherein the testing site is on an opposite surface of the interposer from the plurality of electrical connections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Ching-Fang Chen, Hsiang-Tai Lu, Chih-Hsien Lin
  • Publication number: 20230298970
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a substrate, a capacitor disposed in the substrate, an interconnect structure disposed over the substrate, and a first doped region disposed in the substrate. The interconnect structure includes a first via structure coupled to the substrate, and a second via structure coupled to the capacitor. The first doped region is disposed under the first via structure. The first doped region includes p-type or n-type dopants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2022
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventors: KUO WEN CHEN, HSIANG-TAI LU, CHIH-HSUAN TAI, MING-CHUNG WU
  • Publication number: 20230238340
    Abstract: Semiconductor structures and methods of testing the same are provided. A semiconductor structure according to the present disclosure includes a substrate, a semiconductor device over the substrate, wherein the semiconductor device includes an interconnect structure, and the interconnect structure includes a plurality of metallization layers disposed in a dielectric layer; and a delamination sensor. The delamination sensor includes a connecting structure and a plurality of contact vias in at least one of the plurality of metallization layers. The connecting structure bonds the semiconductor device to the substrate and does not functionally couple the semiconductor device to the substrate. The plurality of contact vias fall within a first region of a vertical projection area of the connecting structure but do not overlap a second region of the vertical projection area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2023
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Inventors: Chih-Hsuan Tai, Ming-Chung Wu, Kuo-Wen Chen, Hsiang-Tai Lu
  • Patent number: 11616029
    Abstract: Semiconductor structures and methods of testing the same are provided. A semiconductor structure according to the present disclosure includes a substrate, a semiconductor device over the substrate, wherein the semiconductor device includes an interconnect structure, and the interconnect structure includes a plurality of metallization layers disposed in a dielectric layer; and a delamination sensor. The delamination sensor includes a connecting structure and a plurality of contact vias in at least one of the plurality of metallization layers. The connecting structure bonds the semiconductor device to the substrate and does not functionally couple the semiconductor device to the substrate. The plurality of contact vias fall within a first region of a vertical projection area of the connecting structure but do not overlap a second region of the vertical projection area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Chih-Hsuan Tai, Ming-Chung Wu, Kuo-Wen Chen, Hsiang-Tai Lu
  • Publication number: 20230087984
    Abstract: The invention provides a chemical-mechanical polishing composition comprising: (a) about 3.0 wt. % to about 10 wt. % silica abrasive; (b) an anionic polymer having a weight average molecular weight of about 400 kDa to about 7000 kDa; and (c) water, wherein the polishing composition has a viscosity of at least about 1 cPs, a ratio of viscosity (cPs) to wt. % of silica abrasive of about 0.2 cPs/wt. % to about 1.5 cPs/wt. %, and a pH of about 9 to about 12. The invention additional provides a chemical-mechanical polishing composition comprising: (a) about 3.0 wt. % to about 10 wt. % silica abrasive; (b) a nonionicpolymer having a weight average molecular weight of about 300 kDa to about 7000 kDa; and (c) water, wherein the polishing composition has a viscosity of at least about 2 cPs, and a pH of about 9 to about 12.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventors: Brian REISS, Brittany JOHNSON, Sajo NAIK, Lung-Tai LU, Kim LONG, Elliot KNAPTON, Douglas ROBELLO, Sarah BROSNAN
  • Publication number: 20220375877
    Abstract: Semiconductor structures and methods of testing the same are provided. A semiconductor structure according to the present disclosure includes a substrate, a semiconductor device over the substrate, wherein the semiconductor device includes an interconnect structure, and the interconnect structure includes a plurality of metallization layers disposed in a dielectric layer; and a delamination sensor. The delamination sensor includes a connecting structure and a plurality of contact vias in at least one of the plurality of metallization layers. The connecting structure bonds the semiconductor device to the substrate and does not functionally couple the semiconductor device to the substrate. The plurality of contact vias fall within a first region of a vertical projection area of the connecting structure but do not overlap a second region of the vertical projection area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2021
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: Chih-Hsuan Tai, Ming-Chung Wu, Kuo-Wen Chen, Hsiang-Tai Lu
  • Publication number: 20220271024
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor structure forming a redistribution layer (RDL); forming a conductive pad over the RDL; performing a first electrical test through the conductive pad; bonding a first die over the RDL by a connector; disposing a first underfill material to surround the connector; performing a second electrical test through the conductive pad; disposing a second die over the first die and the conductive pad; and disposing a second underfill material to surround the second die, wherein the conductive pad is at least partially in contact with the second underfill material, and is protruded from the RDL during the first electrical test and the second electrical test.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventors: HSIANG-TAI LU, SHUO-MAO CHEN, MILL-JER WANG, FENG-CHENG HSU, CHAO-HSIANG YANG, SHIN-PUU JENG, CHENG-YI HONG, CHIH-HSIEN LIN, DAI-JANG CHEN, CHEN-HUA LIN
  • Publication number: 20220243094
    Abstract: A chemical mechanical polishing composition for polishing a substrate including a silicon carbonitride layer, the composition comprising, consisting essentially of, or consisting of a water based liquid carrier, anionic colloidal silica particles dispersed in the liquid carrier, a topography control agent, and having a pH in a range from about 2 to about 7.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventors: Lung-Tai LU, Brian Reiss, Roman A. Ivanov
  • Patent number: 11335672
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor structure forming a redistribution layer (RDL); forming a conductive pad over the RDL; performing a first electrical test through the conductive pad; bonding a first die over the RDL by a connector; disposing a first underfill material to surround the connector; performing a second electrical test through the conductive pad; disposing a second die over the first die and the conductive pad; and disposing a second underfill material to surround the second die, wherein the conductive pad is at least partially in contact with the second underfill material, and is protruded from the RDL during the first electrical test and the second electrical test.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.
    Inventors: Hsiang-Tai Lu, Shuo-Mao Chen, Mill-Jer Wang, Feng-Cheng Hsu, Chao-Hsiang Yang, Shin-Puu Jeng, Cheng-Yi Hong, Chih-Hsien Lin, Dai-Jang Chen, Chen-Hua Lin
  • Patent number: 11299929
    Abstract: A window blind includes a headrail, a covering assembly including a plurality of slats and a bottom rail, a lifting mechanism including a driving module and a lift cord assembly operably connected to the driving module, a tilt mechanism adapted to drive the slats to rotate, and an auxiliary unit provided between the tilt mechanism and the lifting mechanism. The lift cord assembly is connected to the bottom rail for expanding or folding the covering assembly. The covering assembly is in a first state when each and every one of the slats is substantially parallel to each other and correspondingly rotatable by the tilt mechanism, and is in a second state otherwise. When the covering assembly is in the second state, the auxiliary unit is drivable by the tilt mechanism to make the lifting mechanism further release the lift cord assembly, changing the covering assembly into the first state again.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: Nien Made Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Lin Chen, Chin-Tai Lu