Patents by Inventor Te-Chung Wang

Te-Chung Wang 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: 20170047484
    Abstract: A semiconductor light emitting structure includes a first type semiconductor layer, an active layer, a second type semiconductor layer, an electrode, a transparent conductive layer, a Bragg reflective layer and a metal layer. The first type semiconductor layer, the active layer and the second type semiconductor layer are stacked sequentially to form an epitaxy layer. The electrode is formed on the first type semiconductor layer. The transparent conductive layer is formed on the second type semiconductor layer. The Bragg reflective layer is formed on the transparent conductive layer. The Bragg reflective layer and electrode are disposed on opposite sides of the epitaxy layer. The metal layer is formed on the Bragg reflective layer. The Bragg reflective layer has a concave portion into which the metal layer is put. The metal layer has a current conducting portion embedded into the concave portion and electrically connected to the transparent conductive layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2016
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Inventors: Shiou-Yi Kuo, Te-Chung Wang, Shih-Huan Lai
  • Publication number: 20170012175
    Abstract: A light-emitting element is provided, including: a light-emitting unit sequentially comprising a first-type semiconductor layer, a light-emitting layer and a second-type semiconductor layer, wherein the light-emitting unit has an opening through the second-type semiconductor layer and the light-emitting layer to expose a portion of the first-type semiconductor layer; a current-conduction layer disposed on the second-type semiconductor layer; a first electrode disposed on the current-conduction layer and exposing a portion thereof; a distributed Bragg reflector disposed on the first electrode and covering the exposed portion of the current-conduction layer; and a second electrode disposed on the distributed Bragg reflector and filling the opening to electrically connect to the first-type semiconductor layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventors: Te-Chung WANG, Shih-Huan LAI, Shiou-Yi KUO
  • 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
  • Patent number: 9341228
    Abstract: A fan noise and vibration elimination system includes a sound wave sensor, a vibration sensor, a computing controller, a sound wave generator and a vibration generator. The sound wave sensor and the vibration sensor respectively receive noise and vibration produced by a fan during operation thereof to generate corresponding sound wave detection signal and vibration detection signal to the computing controller. Based on the received sound wave detection signal and vibration detection signal, the computing controller generates a sound wave cancel-out signal and a vibration cancel-out signal to the sound wave generator and the vibration generator, respectively, for the latter to generate a phase-inverted sound wave and a reverse vibration frequency to cancel the noise and the vibration produced by the operating fan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: Asia Vital components (China) Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Te-Chung Wang
  • 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: 9252332
    Abstract: A light emitting diode structure includes a first contact electrode, a first insulating layer, a second contact electrode, a second insulating layer, a first barrier layer, a second barrier layer, a first illuminant epitaxial structure, and a second illuminant epitaxial structure. The first contact electrode includes a first protruding portion. The first insulating layer covers the first contact electrode and exposes a top of the first protruding portion. The second contact electrode is located on the first insulating layer and includes a second protruding portion. The second insulating layer covers the second contact electrode and exposes a top of the second protruding portion. The first barrier layer is located on the second insulating layer and is electrically connected to the second contact electrode. The second barrier layer is located on the second insulating layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Lextar Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Shiou-Yi Kuo, Te-Chung Wang
  • 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: 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: 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: 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
  • Publication number: 20140180484
    Abstract: A fan noise and vibration elimination system includes a sound wave sensor, a vibration sensor, a computing controller, a sound wave generator and a vibration generator. The sound wave sensor and the vibration sensor respectively receive noise and vibration produced by a fan during operation thereof to generate corresponding sound wave detection signal and vibration detection signal to the computing controller. Based on the received sound wave detection signal and vibration detection signal, the computing controller generates a sound wave cancel-out signal and a vibration cancel-out signal to the sound wave generator and the vibration generator, respectively, for the latter to generate a phase-inverted sound wave and a reverse vibration frequency to cancel the noise and the vibration produced by the operating fan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2012
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: ASIA VITAL COMPONENTS (CHINA) CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Te-Chung Wang
  • Patent number: 8659029
    Abstract: A low contact resistance semiconductor structure includes a substrate, a semiconductor stacked layer, a low contact resistance layer and a transparent conductive layer. The low contact resistance layer is formed on one side of a P-type GaN layer of the semiconductor stacked layer. The low contact resistance layer is formed at a thickness smaller than 100 Angstroms and made of a material selected from the group consisting of aluminum, gallium, indium, and combinations thereof. Through the low contact resistance layer, the resistance between the P-type GaN layer and transparent conductive layer can be reduced and light emission efficiency can be improved when being used on LEDs. The method of fabricating the low contact resistance semiconductor structure of the invention forms a thin and consistent low contact resistance layer through a Metal Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition (MOCVD) method to enhance matching degree among various layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Lextar Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Te-Chung Wang, Fu-Bang Chen, Hsiu-Mu Tang
  • Publication number: 20120241752
    Abstract: A low contact resistance semiconductor structure includes a substrate, a semiconductor stacked layer, a low contact resistance layer and a transparent conductive layer. The low contact resistance layer is formed on one side of a P-type GaN layer of the semiconductor stacked layer. The low contact resistance layer is formed at a thickness smaller than 100 Angstroms and made of a material selected from the group consisting of aluminum, gallium, indium, and combinations thereof. Through the low contact resistance layer, the resistance between the P-type GaN layer and transparent conductive layer can be reduced and light emission efficiency can be improved when being used on LEDs. The method of fabricating the low contact resistance semiconductor structure of the invention forms a thin and consistent low contact resistance layer through a Metal Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition (MOCVD) method to enhance matching degree among various layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2011
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Inventors: Te-Chung Wang, Fu-Bang Chen, Hsiu-Mu Tang
  • Patent number: 8071409
    Abstract: A fabrication method of light emitting diode is provided. A first type doped semiconductor layer is formed on a substrate. Subsequently, a light emitting layer is formed on the first type doped semiconductor layer. A process for forming the light emitting layer includes alternately forming a plurality of barrier layers and a plurality of quantum well layers on the first type doped semiconductor layer. The quantum well layers are formed at a growth temperature T1, and the barrier layers are formed at a growth temperature T2, where T1<T2. Then, a second type doped semiconductor layer is formed on the light emitting layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Lextar Electronics Corp.
    Inventors: Te-Chung Wang, Chun-Jong Chang, Kun-Fu Huang
  • Publication number: 20110210343
    Abstract: A semiconductor wafer includes a substrate, a first separating structure and a semiconductor stacked layer structure. The substrate has a first surface. The first separating structure is formed on the first surface to divide the first surface into a plurality of independent regions. The minimum area of each of the regions is more than or equal to one square inch. The semiconductor stacked layer structure is disposed on the first surface and the first separating structure. The semiconductor wafer can prevent bowing of the semiconductor wafer during an epitaxial growth process so as to enhance quality of the semiconductor wafer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2010
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Applicant: Lextar Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Fu-Bang CHEN, Kuo-Lung Fang, Kun-Fu Huang, Te-Chung Wang
  • Publication number: 20100285626
    Abstract: A fabrication method of light emitting diode is provided. A first type doped semiconductor layer is formed on a substrate. Subsequently, a light emitting layer is formed on the first type doped semiconductor layer. A process for forming the light emitting layer includes alternately forming a plurality of barrier layers and a plurality of quantum well layers on the first type doped semiconductor layer. The quantum well layers are formed at a growth temperature T1, and the barrier layers are formed at a growth temperature T2, where T1<T2. Then, a second type doped semiconductor layer is formed on the light emitting layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2009
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Applicant: LEXTAR ELECTRONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Te-Chung Wang, Chun-Jong Chang, Kun-Fu Huang
  • Publication number: 20100221494
    Abstract: A method for forming a semiconductor layer includes following steps. First, an epitaxial substrate having at least a first growth region and at least a second growth region is provided. An area ratio of C plane to R plane in the first growth region is greater than 52/48. An epitaxial process is then performed on the epitaxial substrate to form a semiconductor layer. During the epitaxial process, a semiconductor material is selectively grown on the first growth region, and then the semiconductor material is laterally overgrown on the second growth region and covers the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2009
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Applicant: LEXTAR ELECTRONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Chang-Ming Lu, Chih-Wei Chao, Te-Chung Wang, Kuo-Lung Fang, Chun-Jong Chang
  • Patent number: 7242030
    Abstract: A quantum dot/quantum well light emitting diode (LED) is provided with a LED at one side of a substrate, and a second light emitting layer and a third light emitting layer at the other side of the substrate. When a proper forward bias is applied to the LED to emit a first light by the first light emitting layer, the first light is used to excite the second light emitting layer and the third light emitting layer to generate the second light output and the third light output of different colors respectively. Then, the light output of a desired color can be generated by mixing the first light, the second light and the third light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Te-Chung Wang, Jung-Tsung Hsu, Chang-Cheng Chuo, Ching-En Tsai, Chih-Ming Lai