Patents by Inventor Tung-Cheng Chang

Tung-Cheng Chang 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: 11955191
    Abstract: A memory device and a method of operating a memory device are disclosed. In one aspect, the memory device includes a plurality of non-volatile memory cells, each of the plurality of non-volatile memory cells is operatively coupled to a word line, a gate control line, and a bit line. Each of the plurality of non-volatile memory cells comprises a first transistor, a second transistor, a first diode-connected transistor, and a capacitor. The first transistor, second transistor, first diode-connected transistor are coupled in series, with the capacitor having a first terminal connected to a common node between the first diode-connected transistor and the second transistor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Perng-Fei Yuh, Tung-Cheng Chang, Gu-Huan Li, Chia-En Huang, Chun-Ying Lee, Yih Wang
  • Publication number: 20240105379
    Abstract: A magnetic component includes a core, a winding, a lead frame and a conductive material. The winding is disposed in the core. A winding end of the winding extends to an outer periphery of the core. The lead frame is disposed on the outer periphery of the core. At least one hole is formed on the lead frame and corresponds to the winding end. The conductive material is disposed in the at least one hole. The conductive material is in contact with the winding end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Applicant: CYNTEC CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Min-Feng Chung, Hao-Chun Chang, Tung-Cheng Chuang
  • Publication number: 20230343404
    Abstract: A memory device is provided, including a first bit cell including a first memory cell coupled to a first word line and a second bit cell including a second memory cell coupled to a second word line. The first and second memory cells are coupled to a first control line and further coupled to a first bit line through first and second nodes. The second bit cell further includes a first protection array coupled to the second memory cell at the second node coupled to the first bit line and further coupled to a third word line. When the first and second bit cells operate in different operational types, the first protection array is configured to generate an adjust voltage to the second node according to a voltage level of the third word line while the first bit cell is programmed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2023
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Gu-Huan LI, Tung-Cheng CHANG, Perng-Fei YUH, Chia-En HUANG, Chun-Ying LEE LEE, Yih WANG
  • Publication number: 20230307074
    Abstract: A memory device and a method of operating a memory device are disclosed. In one aspect, the memory device includes a plurality of non-volatile memory cells, each of the plurality of non-volatile memory cells is operatively coupled to a word line, a gate control line, and a bit line. Each of the plurality of non-volatile memory cells comprises a first transistor, a second transistor, a first diode-connected transistor, and a capacitor. The first transistor, second transistor, first diode-connected transistor are coupled in series, with the capacitor having a first terminal connected to a common node between the first diode-connected transistor and the second transistor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2023
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Perng-Fei Yuh, Tung-Cheng Chang, Gu-Huan Li, Chia-En Huang, Chun-Ying Lee, Yih Wang
  • Publication number: 20230282250
    Abstract: One aspect of this description relates to a memory array. The memory array includes a plurality of N-stack pass gates, a plurality of enable lines, a plurality of NMOS stacks, a plurality of word lines, and a matrix of resistive elements. Each N-stack pass gate includes a stage-1 PMOS core device and a stage-N PMOS core device in series. Each stage-1 PMOS is coupled to a voltage supply. Each enable line drives a stack pass gate. Each N-stack selector includes a plurality of NMOS stacks. Each NMOS stack includes a stage-1 NMOS core device and a stage-N NMOS core device in series. Each stage-1 NMOS core device is coupled to a ground rail. Each word line is driving a stack selector. Each resistive element is coupled between a stack pass gate and a stack selector. Each voltage supply is greater than a breakdown voltage for each of the core devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2023
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Perng-Fei Yuh, Meng-Sheng Chang, Tung-Cheng Chang, Yih Wang
  • Patent number: 11735280
    Abstract: A memory device is disclosed, including a bit cell storing a bit data. The bit cell includes multiple first transistors coupled to a node, multiple second transistors each coupled in series to a corresponding one of the first transistors, and at least one third transistor. The first transistors are turned on in response to a control signal. The second transistors are turned on in response to a first word line signal. The at least one third transistor has a control terminal to receive a second word line signal. In a programming mode of the memory device, the at least one third transistor provides, in response to the second word line signal, an adjust voltage to the node. The adjust voltage is associated with a voltage level of a first terminal of the at least one third transistor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Gu-Huan Li, Tung-Cheng Chang, Perng-Fei Yuh, Chia-En Huang, Chun-Ying Lee, Yih Wang
  • Patent number: 11688481
    Abstract: A memory device and a method of operating a memory device are disclosed. In one aspect, the memory device includes a plurality of non-volatile memory cells, each of the plurality of non-volatile memory cells is operatively coupled to a word line, a gate control line, and a bit line. Each of the plurality of non-volatile memory cells comprises a first transistor, a second transistor, a first diode-connected transistor, and a capacitor. The first transistor, second transistor, first diode-connected transistor are coupled in series, with the capacitor having a first terminal connected to a common node between the first diode-connected transistor and the second transistor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.
    Inventors: Perng-Fei Yuh, Tung-Cheng Chang, Gu-Huan Li, Chia-En Huang, Jimmy Lee, Yih Wang
  • Patent number: 11682433
    Abstract: One aspect of this description relates to a memory array. The memory array includes a plurality of N-stack pass gates, a plurality of enable lines, a plurality of NMOS stacks, a plurality of word lines, and a matrix of resistive elements. Each N-stack pass gate includes a stage-1 PMOS core device and a stage-N PMOS core device in series. Each stage-1 PMOS is coupled to a voltage supply. Each enable line drives a stack pass gate. Each N-stack selector includes a plurality of NMOS stacks. Each NMOS stack includes a stage-1 NMOS core device and a stage-N N MOS core device in series. Each stage-1 NMOS core device is coupled to a ground rail. Each word line is driving a stack selector. Each resistive element is coupled between a stack pass gate and a stack selector. Each voltage supply is greater than a breakdown voltage for each of the core devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Perng-Fei Yuh, Meng-Sheng Chang, Tung-Cheng Chang, Yih Wang
  • Publication number: 20230066618
    Abstract: One aspect of this description relates to a memory array. The memory array includes a plurality of N-stack pass gates, a plurality of enable lines, a plurality of NMOS stacks, a plurality of word lines, and a matrix of resistive elements. Each N-stack pass gate includes a stage-1 PMOS core device and a stage-N PMOS core device in series. Each stage-1 PMOS is coupled to a voltage supply. Each enable line drives a stack pass gate. Each N-stack selector includes a plurality of NMOS stacks. Each NMOS stack includes a stage-1 NMOS core device and a stage-N NMOS core device in series. Each stage-1 NMOS core device is coupled to a ground rail. Each word line is driving a stack selector. Each resistive element is coupled between a stack pass gate and a stack selector. Each voltage supply is greater than a breakdown voltage for each of the core devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Perng-Fei Yuh, Meng-Sheng Chang, Tung-Cheng Chang, Yih Wang
  • Publication number: 20230050710
    Abstract: A memory device is disclosed, including a bit cell storing a bit data. The bit cell includes multiple first transistors coupled to a node, multiple second transistors each coupled in series to a corresponding one of the first transistors, and at least one third transistor. The first transistors are turned on in response to a control signal. The second transistors are turned on in response to a first word line signal. The at least one third transistor has a control terminal to receive a second word line signal. In a programming mode of the memory device, the at least one third transistor provides, in response to the second word line signal, an adjust voltage to the node. The adjust voltage is associated with a voltage level of a first terminal of the at least one third transistor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2021
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Gu-Huan LI, Tung-Cheng CHANG, Perng-Fei YUH, Chia-En HUANG, Chun-Ying LEE, Yih WANG
  • Publication number: 20220366984
    Abstract: A memory circuit includes a plurality of bitcells coupled to a plurality of bitlines, a plurality of wordlines, a plurality of source lines, and a control line. A first of the bitcells and a second of the bitcells are coupled to a first of the bitlines. The first bitcell is coupled to a first of the source lines. The second bitcell is coupled to a second of the source lines. The first source line is different from the second source line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2021
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yih WANG, Tung-Cheng CHANG, Perng-Fei YUH, Gu-Huan LI, Chia-En HUANG, Chun-Ying LEE
  • Publication number: 20220328116
    Abstract: A memory device and a method of operating a memory device are disclosed. In one aspect, the memory device includes a plurality of non-volatile memory cells, each of the plurality of non-volatile memory cells is operatively coupled to a word line, a gate control line, and a bit line. Each of the plurality of non-volatile memory cells comprises a first transistor, a second transistor, a first diode-connected transistor, and a capacitor. The first transistor, second transistor, first diode-connected transistor are coupled in series, with the capacitor having a first terminal connected to a common node between the first diode-connected transistor and the second transistor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2021
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd.
    Inventors: Perng-Fei Yuh, Tung-Cheng Chang, Gu-Huan Li, Chia-En Huang, Jimmy Lee, Yih Wang
  • Patent number: 11049550
    Abstract: A multi-bit current sense amplifier with pipeline current sampling of a resistive memory is configured to sense a plurality of bit line currents of a plurality of bit lines in a pipeline operation. A core sense circuit is connected to one part of the bit lines and generates a reference parallel resistance current and a reference anti-parallel resistance current. A plurality of bit line precharge branch circuits are connected to the core sense circuit and another part of the bit lines. The bit line currents of the bit lines, the reference parallel resistance current and the reference anti-parallel resistance current are sensed by the core sense circuit and the bit line precharge branch circuits in the pipeline operation so as to sequentially generate a plurality of voltage levels on the core sense circuit in a clock cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: NATIONAL TSING HUA UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Tung-Cheng Chang, Chun-Ying Lee, Meng-Fan Chang