Patents by Inventor Wei-Chih Chien
Wei-Chih Chien 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).
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Publication number: 20250248052Abstract: A memory device includes a first electrode, a second electrode and a memory layer disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode. The memory layer includes a composition including X wt % Cu, Y wt % Ge and Z wt % Se. X ranges between 3.33 and 26.66. Y ranges between 28.33 and 86.66. Z ranges between 10 and 45.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2024Publication date: July 31, 2025Inventors: Wei-Chih Chien, Huai-Yu CHENG, Chiao-Wen YEH, Jeffrey Xuan ZHENG
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Publication number: 20250239300Abstract: A method for operating a memory device includes following steps. A memory device including a plurality of first electrodes, a plurality of second electrodes and a plurality of memory layers is provided, and a plurality of memory cells are formed at intersections between the first electrodes, the second electrodes and the memory layers. A selected memory cell is selected in the memory cells. ?? V is applied to a selected second electrode in the second electrodes, and the selected second electrode is in electrical contact with the selected memory cell. ? V is applied to a selected first electrode in the first electrodes, and the selected first electrode is in electrical contact with the selected memory cell. 0 V is applied to unselected second electrodes in the second electrodes. 0 V is applied to unselected first electrodes in the first electrodes.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2024Publication date: July 24, 2025Inventors: Wei-Chih Chien, Hsiang-Lan Lung
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Publication number: 20250089268Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a stack including a plurality of insulating layers and a plurality of word plane conductors alternately arranged, a vertical pillar structure disposed in the stack, and a plurality of outer electrodes. The vertical pillar structure includes a conductive core, an inner electrode on a sidewall of the conductive core, and an ovonic threshold switch (OTS) layer on a sidewall of the inner electrode, in which the inner electrode is disposed between the conductive core and the OTS layer. The outer electrodes are disposed between the OTS layer and the word plane conductors, wherein a resistance of a material of the word plane conductors is less than a resistance of a material of the outer electrodes. A method of forming the semiconductor device is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2023Publication date: March 13, 2025Inventors: Erh-Kun LAI, Hsiang-Lan LUNG, Wei-Chih CHIEN
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Publication number: 20240231623Abstract: The disclosure provides an in-memory computing (IMC) memory device and an IMC method thereof. The IMC memory device includes; a memory array including a plurality of computing units, each of the computing units including a plurality of parallel-coupling computing cells, the parallel-coupling computing cells of the same computing unit receiving a same input voltage; wherein a plurality of input data is converted into a plurality input voltages; after receiving the input voltages, the computing units generate a plurality of output currents; and based on the output currents, a multiply accumulate (MAC) of the input data and a plurality of conductance of the computing cells is generated.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2022Publication date: July 11, 2024Inventors: Wei-Chih CHIEN, Cheng-Lin SUNG, Hsiang-Lan LUNG
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Publication number: 20240134529Abstract: The disclosure provides an in-memory computing (IMC) memory device and an IMC method thereof. The IMC memory device includes; a memory array including a plurality of computing units, each of the computing units including a plurality of parallel-coupling computing cells, the parallel-coupling computing cells of the same computing unit receiving a same input voltage; wherein a plurality of input data is converted into a plurality input voltages; after receiving the input voltages, the computing units generate a plurality of output currents; and based on the output currents, a multiply accumulate (MAC) of the input data and a plurality of conductance of the computing cells is generated.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2022Publication date: April 25, 2024Inventors: Wei-Chih CHIEN, Cheng-Lin SUNG, Hsiang-Lan LUNG
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Patent number: 11869613Abstract: A semiconductor structure is provided. The semiconductor structure includes a transistor and a memory device. The transistor includes a source, a drain, and a gate. The memory device is disposed at a drain side of the transistor and coupled to the drain. The memory device includes a first electrode, a switch layer, a memory layer, and a second electrode disposed sequentially. The first electrode is coupled to the drain.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2022Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: MACRONIX INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.Inventors: Wei-Chih Chien, Hsiang-Lan Lung
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Publication number: 20230130293Abstract: A semiconductor structure is provided. The semiconductor structure includes a transistor and a memory device. The transistor includes a source, a drain, and a gate. The memory device is disposed at a drain side of the transistor and coupled to the drain. The memory device includes a first electrode, a switch layer, a memory layer, and a second electrode disposed sequentially. The first electrode is coupled to the drain.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2022Publication date: April 27, 2023Inventors: Wei-Chih CHIEN, Hsiang-Lan LUNG
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Patent number: 11590620Abstract: The present application discloses a motion control method for dual-spindle machining and a dual-spindle machine apparatus. A control device performs data reconstruction of segmentation and checkpoint setting according to first and second data, respectively, to correspondingly form first and second instruction sequences, thereby simultaneously controlling two motion control cards, allowing two machining devices coupled at a back end of the motion control cards to perform machining on two opposite sides of a workpiece. With the checkpoints arranged in the instruction sequences, the machining devices each having one machining tool are provided with a collaboration mechanism, so that the control device is allowed to continue sending instructions of the next segment to the two motion control cards upon arrival of both the instruction sequences at the checkpoints.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2022Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: RENYI MEDICAL CO., LTD.Inventors: Wei-Chih Chien, Meng-Long Lai
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Patent number: 11557342Abstract: A multi-level cell (MLC) one-selector-one-resistor (1S1R) three-dimensional (3D) cross-point memory system includes at least one MLC 1S1R structure including a stacked arrangement of a phase change memory (PCM) cell and a threshold switch selector. An electrically conductive bit line is in electrical communication with the OTS selector, and an electrically conductive word line is in electrical communication with the PCM cell. A controller is in electrical communication with the bit line and the word line. The controller is configured to select at least one voltage pulse from a group of different voltage pulses comprising a read pulse, a partial set pulse, a set pulse, a partial reset pulse, and a reset pulse, and configured to deliver the selected at least one voltage pulse to the at least one MLC 1S1R structure.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2021Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Nanbo Gong, Wei-Chih Chien, Matthew Joseph BrightSky, Christopher P. Miller, Hsiang-Lan Lung
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Publication number: 20220407000Abstract: A memory cell formed in a pillar structure between a first electrode and a second electrode includes laminated encapsulation structure. In one example, the pillar includes a body of ovonic threshold switch material, carbon-based intermediate layers, metal layers and a body of phase change memory material in electrical series between the first and second electrodes. The laminated encapsulation structure surrounds the pillar. The laminated dielectric encapsulation structure comprises at least three conformal layers, including a first layer of material, a second conformal layer of a second layer material different from the first layer material; and a third conformal layer of a third layer material different from the second layer material.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2021Publication date: December 22, 2022Applicants: MACRONIX INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD., INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Chih-Hsiang YANG, Hsiang-Lan LUNG, Wei-Chih CHIEN, Cheng-Wei CHENG, Matthew J. BRIGHTSKY
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Publication number: 20220219274Abstract: The present application discloses a motion control method for dual-spindle machining and a dual-spindle machine apparatus. A control device performs data reconstruction of segmentation and checkpoint setting according to first and second data, respectively, to correspondingly form first and second instruction sequences, thereby simultaneously controlling two motion control cards, allowing two machining devices coupled at a back end of the motion control cards to perform machining on two opposite sides of a workpiece. With the checkpoints arranged in the instruction sequences, the machining devices each having one machining tool are provided with a collaboration mechanism, so that the control device is allowed to continue sending instructions of the next segment to the two motion control cards upon arrival of both the instruction sequences at the checkpoints.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2022Publication date: July 14, 2022Inventors: WEI-CHIH CHIEN, MENG-LONG LAI
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Publication number: 20210375360Abstract: A multi-level cell (MLC) one-selector-one-resistor (1S1R) three-dimensional (3D) cross-point memory system includes at least one MLC 1S1R structure including a stacked arrangement of a phase change memory (PCM) cell and a threshold switch selector. An electrically conductive bit line is in electrical communication with the OTS selector, and an electrically conductive word line is in electrical communication with the PCM cell. A controller is in electrical communication with the bit line and the word line. The controller is configured to select at least one voltage pulse from a group of different voltage pulses comprising a read pulse, a partial set pulse, a set pulse, a partial reset pulse, and a reset pulse, and configured to deliver the selected at least one voltage pulse to the at least one MLC 1S1R structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: Nanbo Gong, Wei-Chih Chien, Matthew Joseph BrightSky, Christopher P. Miller, Hsiang-Lan Lung
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Patent number: 11139025Abstract: A multi-level cell (MLC) one-selector-one-resistor (1S1R) three-dimensional (3D) cross-point memory system includes at least one MLC 1S1R structure including a stacked arrangement of a phase change memory (PCM) cell and a threshold switch selector. An electrically conductive bit line is in electrical communication with the OTS selector, and an electrically conductive word line is in electrical communication with the PCM cell. A controller is in electrical communication with the bit line and the word line. The controller is configured to select at least one voltage pulse from a group of different voltage pulses comprising a read pulse, a partial set pulse, a set pulse, a partial reset pulse, and a reset pulse, and configured to deliver the selected at least one voltage pulse to the at least one MLC 1S1R structure.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2020Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Assignees: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, MACRONIX INTERNATIONAL CO., LTDInventors: Nanbo Gong, Wei-Chih Chien, Matthew Joseph BrightSky, Christopher P. Miller, Hsiang-Lan Lung
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Publication number: 20210249600Abstract: A memory element comprises a carbon deposit, such as a carbon buffer layer, on a body of phase change memory material, disposed between first and second electrodes. A carbon deposit is found to improve endurance of phase change memory cells by five orders of magnitude or more. Examples include “mushroom” style memory elements, as well as other types including 3D arrays of cross-point elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2020Publication date: August 12, 2021Applicant: MACRONIX INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.Inventors: Wei-Chih CHIEN, Hsiang-Lan LUNG
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Publication number: 20210225441Abstract: A multi-level cell (MLC) one-selector-one-resistor (1S1R) three-dimensional (3D) cross-point memory system includes at least one MLC 1S1R structure including a stacked arrangement of a phase change memory (PCM) cell and a threshold switch selector. An electrically conductive bit line is in electrical communication with the OTS selector, and an electrically conductive word line is in electrical communication with the PCM cell. A controller is in electrical communication with the bit line and the word line. The controller is configured to select at least one voltage pulse from a group of different voltage pulses comprising a read pulse, a partial set pulse, a set pulse, a partial reset pulse, and a reset pulse, and configured to deliver the selected at least one voltage pulse to the at least one MLC 1S1R structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2020Publication date: July 22, 2021Inventors: Nanbo Gong, Wei-Chih Chien, Matthew Joseph BrightSky, Christopher P. Miller, Hsiang-Lan Lung
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Publication number: 20210035644Abstract: A memory apparatus and a data access method for a memory are provided. The data access method includes: receiving a data erase command for performing a data erase operation; and, during the data erase operation: configuring a selected memory cell block in the memory according to the data erase command; providing a flag memory cell corresponding to the selected memory cell block, erasing a data in the flag memory cell according to the data erase command, and keeping a data in a plurality of selected memory cells in the selected memory cell block unchanged.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2019Publication date: February 4, 2021Applicant: Macronix International Co., Ltd.Inventors: WEI-CHIH CHIEN, Hsin-Yi Ho, Hsiang-Lan Lung
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Patent number: 10312276Abstract: An image sensor package, comprising a silicon substrate; an image sensor pixel array that is formed on the silicon substrate; a peripheral circuit region that is formed around the image sensor pixel array on the silicon substrate; a redistribution layer (RDL) that is electrically coupled to the peripheral circuit region; at least one solder ball that is electrically coupled to the RDL; and a cover glass that is coupled to the RDL. No part of the RDL is located directly above or below the image sensor pixel array. No part of the at least one solder ball is located directly above or below the silicon substrate. A dark material layer is implemented to prevent an edge flare effect of the image sensor pixel array.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2017Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: OmniVision Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Wei-Chih Chien, Wei-Feng Lin
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Publication number: 20190043904Abstract: An image sensor package, comprising a silicon substrate; an image sensor pixel array that is formed on the silicon substrate; a peripheral circuit region that is formed around the image sensor pixel array on the silicon substrate; a redistribution layer (RDL) that is electrically coupled to the peripheral circuit region; at least one solder ball that is electrically coupled to the RDL; and a cover glass that is coupled to the RDL. No part of the RDL is located directly above or below the image sensor pixel array. No part of the at least one solder ball is located directly above or below the silicon substrate. A dark material layer is implemented to prevent an edge flare effect of the image sensor pixel array.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2017Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventors: Wei-Chih Chien, Wei-Feng Lin
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Patent number: 10157671Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a memory array including a plurality of memory cells disposed at respective cross points of a plurality of first access lines and a plurality of second access lines. A selected memory cell has a first threshold voltage Vth(S) of set state and a second threshold voltage Vth(R) of reset state. Control circuitry is configured to apply a write voltage Vw to the selected first access line during a write operation, to apply a read voltage Vr to the selected first access line during a read operation, and to apply a same inhibit voltage Vu to unselected first and second access lines during the write and read operations, where ½Vw>Vu>Vw?Vth(S).Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2017Date of Patent: December 18, 2018Assignee: MACRONIX INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.Inventors: Hsiang-Lan Lung, Wei-Chih Chien
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Patent number: 10020335Abstract: A short-resistant CSP includes an isolation layer, an electrically conductive RDL, and an insulating layer. The electrically conductive RDL is on the isolation layer and includes a first and a second RDL segment. The insulating layer includes a first insulator portion between the isolation layer and the first RDL segment to improve electrical isolation between the first and second RDL segments. A method for preventing short-circuiting between conductors of CSP includes (1) depositing a first insulating layer on a first substrate region, (2) depositing a RDL segment on the substrate above the first substrate region, at least a portion of the first insulating layer being between the first RDL segment and the first substrate region, and (3) depositing a second RDL segment on the substrate above a second substrate region, such that the first insulating layer interrupts a leakage current path between the first and second RDL segments.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2016Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Assignee: OmniVision Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Wei-Chih Chien, Ying-Chih Kuo