Patents by Inventor WU SHEN
WU SHEN 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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Patent number: 11316548Abstract: A circuit includes a transmitter, a transmission channel communicatively coupled with the transmitter, and a receiver communicatively coupled with the transmission channel. The circuit further includes a combiner on a transmitter-side of the transmission channel, a decoupler on a receiver-side of the transmission channel, and a channel loss compensation circuit communicatively coupled between the transmitter and the receiver. The combiner is coupled between the transmitter and the transmission channel. The decoupler is coupled between the receiver and the transmission channel.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2020Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.Inventors: Lan-Chou Cho, Chewn-Pu Jou, Feng Wei Kuo, Huan-Neng Chen, William Wu Shen
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Patent number: 11216376Abstract: A memory circuit includes a first memory circuit formed of a first die or a set of stacked dies. The memory circuit further includes a second memory circuit formed of a second die, the second memory circuit comprising one or more sets of memory cells of a second type and each set of the memory cells of the second type comprising multiple cache sections. The first die or the set of stacked dies are stacked over the second die, wherein the second die further includes a first plurality of I/O terminals and a second plurality of I/O terminals, the first plurality of I/O terminals being electrically coupled to the first memory circuit, and the second plurality of I/O terminals being electrically isolated from the first memory circuit.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2019Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.Inventors: Hsien-Hsin Sean Lee, William Wu Shen, Yun-Han Lee
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Publication number: 20210344374Abstract: A transceiver disposed on a first die in a bidirectional differential die-to-die communication system is disclosed. The transceiver includes a transmission section configured to modulate a first data onto a carrier signal having a first frequency for transmission via a bidirectional differential transmission line; and a reception section configured to receive signals from the bidirectional differential transmission line, the reception section including a filter configured to pass frequencies within a first passband that includes a second frequency, the first frequency being outside of the first passband. According to some embodiments, the reception section is configured to receive, via the bidirectional differential transmission line, modulated data at the second frequency at a same time that the transmission section transmits the modulated data at the first frequency.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2021Publication date: November 4, 2021Inventors: Huan-Neng Chen, Chewn-Pu Jou, Feng-Wei Kuo, Lan-Chou Cho, William Wu Shen
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Publication number: 20210335668Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a semiconductor module. The semiconductor module includes an excitable element located on a first side of a substrate. A first ground structure is disposed between the first side of the substrate and the excitable element. The first ground structure includes a conductive via extending through the substrate and an interconnect disposed over a topmost surface of the conductive via facing away from the substrate. A second ground structure is located on a second side of the substrate, opposing the first side, and electrically coupled to the first ground structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2021Publication date: October 28, 2021Inventors: Bo-Jr Huang, William Wu Shen, Chin-Her Chien, Chin-Chou Liu, Yun-Han Lee
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Patent number: 11095333Abstract: A transceiver disposed on a first die in a bidirectional differential die-to-die communication system is disclosed. The transceiver includes a transmission section configured to modulate a first data onto a carrier signal having a first frequency for transmission via a bidirectional differential transmission line; and a reception section configured to receive signals from the bidirectional differential transmission line, the reception section including a filter configured to pass frequencies within a first passband that includes a second frequency, the first frequency being outside of the first passband. According to some embodiments, the reception section is configured to receive, via the bidirectional differential transmission line, modulated data at the second frequency at a same time that the transmission section transmits the modulated data at the first frequency.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2019Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company LimitedInventors: Huan-Neng Chen, Chewn-Pu Jou, Feng-Wei Kuo, Lan-Chou Cho, William Wu Shen
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Patent number: 11075116Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an integrated antenna structure. The integrated antenna structure includes a radiator and a ground plane disposed between a semiconductor substrate and the radiator. A conductive structure is separated from the ground plane by the semiconductor substrate. The conductive structure is electrically coupled to the ground plane. The semiconductor substrate has a thickness of less than approximately 100 microns.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2020Date of Patent: July 27, 2021Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Bo-Jr Huang, William Wu Shen, Chin-Her Chien, Chin-Chou Liu, Yun-Han Lee
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Publication number: 20210175187Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a first semiconductor device, a second semiconductor device vertically positioned above the first semiconductor device, and a ground shielded transmission path. The ground shielded transmission path couples the first semiconductor device to the second semiconductor device. The ground shielded transmission path includes a first signal path extending longitudinally between a first end and a second end. The first signal path includes a conductive material. A first insulating layer is disposed over the signal path longitudinally between the first end and the second end. The first insulating layer includes an electrically insulating material. A ground shielding layer is disposed over the insulating material longitudinally between the first end and the second end of the signal path. The ground shielding layer includes a conductive material coupled to ground.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2021Publication date: June 10, 2021Inventors: Feng Wei KUO, Wen-Shiang LIAO, Chewn-Pu JOU, Huan-Neng CHEN, Lan-Chou CHO, William Wu SHEN
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Publication number: 20210152212Abstract: A communication system includes a transmitter configured to transmit a modulated signal, a transmission line configured to carry the modulated signal, and a receiver coupled to the transmitter by the transmission line, and configured to receive the modulated signal. The transmitter includes a modulator configured to generate the modulated signal responsive to a data signal and a carrier signal. The receiver includes a demodulator configured to demodulate the modulated signal responsive to a first carrier signal. The demodulator includes a filter and a gain adjusting circuit configured to adjust a gain of the filter, and to generate the set of control signals based on a voltage of the filtered first signal and a voltage of the first signal. The gain adjusting circuit includes a first peak detector coupled to the filter, and configured to detect a peak value of the voltage of the filtered first signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2021Publication date: May 20, 2021Inventors: Feng Wei KUO, Huan-Neng CHEN, Lan-Chou CHO, Chewn-Pu JOU, William Wu SHEN
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Patent number: 10938443Abstract: A communication system includes a modulator configured to generate a modulated signal responsive to at least a data signal, and a demodulator configured to demodulate the modulated signal responsive to a first carrier signal. The demodulator includes a filter configured to generate a filtered first signal based on a first signal, and a gain adjusting circuit coupled to the filter. The first signal is based on the first carrier signal and modulated signal. The filter has a gain controlled by a set of control signals. The gain adjusting circuit is configured to adjust the gain of the filter, and to generate the set of control signals based on a voltage of the filtered first signal and a voltage of the first signal. The gain adjusting circuit includes a first peak detector coupled to the filter, and configured to detect a peak value of the voltage of the filtered first signal.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2020Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.Inventors: Feng Wei Kuo, William Wu Shen, Chewn-Pu Jou, Huan-Neng Chen, Lan-Chou Cho
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Patent number: 10930603Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a first semiconductor device, a second semiconductor device vertically positioned above the first semiconductor device, and a ground shielded transmission path. The ground shielded transmission path couples the first semiconductor device to the second semiconductor device. The ground shielded transmission path includes a first signal path extending longitudinally between a first end and a second end. The first signal path includes a conductive material. A first insulating layer is disposed over the signal path longitudinally between the first end and the second end. The first insulating layer includes an electrically insulating material. A ground shielding layer is disposed over the insulating material longitudinally between the first end and the second end of the signal path. The ground shielding layer includes a conductive material coupled to ground.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2016Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Feng Wei Kuo, Wen-Shiang Liao, Chewn-Pu Jou, Huan-Neng Chen, Lan-Chou Cho, William Wu Shen
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Patent number: 10912206Abstract: A display device including a display module and a calibration module is provided. The display module has a light exit surface. The calibration module includes a detecting component and a connecting component. The connecting component is configured to connect the detecting component and display module. The connecting component includes a connecting rod, a guiding rail and a rotating unit. The detecting component is disposed on one side of the connecting rod. The sliding rail has a guiding hole, and the connecting rod passes through the guiding hole. The rotating unit is connected to the other end of the connecting rod. When the rotating unit rotates, the connecting rod moves along the guiding hole between a first end and a second end of the guiding hole, so that the detecting component moves between a detection position and a stowed position. The detection position is located on the light exit surface.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2019Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: Qisda CorporationInventors: Feng-Yu Wu, Chih-Wei Tien, Wu-Shen Lin
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Publication number: 20200321248Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an integrated antenna structure. The integrated antenna structure includes a radiator and a ground plane disposed between a semiconductor substrate and the radiator. A conductive structure is separated from the ground plane by the semiconductor substrate. The conductive structure is electrically coupled to the ground plane. The semiconductor substrate has a thickness of less than approximately 100 microns.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2020Publication date: October 8, 2020Inventors: Bo-Jr Huang, William Wu Shen, Chin-Her Chien, Chin-Chou Liu, Yun-Han Lee
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Publication number: 20200274566Abstract: A circuit includes a transmitter, a transmission channel communicatively coupled with the transmitter, and a receiver communicatively coupled with the transmission channel. The circuit further includes a combiner on a transmitter-side of the transmission channel, a decoupler on a receiver-side of the transmission channel, and a channel loss compensation circuit communicatively coupled between the transmitter and the receiver. The combiner is coupled between the transmitter and the transmission channel. The decoupler is coupled between the receiver and the transmission channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2020Publication date: August 27, 2020Inventors: Lan-Chou CHO, Chewn-Pu JOU, Feng Wei KUO, Huan-Neng CHEN, William Wu SHEN
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Publication number: 20200274685Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a first through fourth devices positioned over a substrate, the first device including first through third transceivers, the second device including a fourth transceiver, the third device including a fifth transceiver, and the fourth device including a sixth transceiver. A first radio frequency interconnect (RFI) includes the first transceiver coupled to the fourth transceiver through a first guided transmission medium, a second RFI includes the second transceiver coupled to the fifth transceiver through a second guided transmission medium, and a third RFI includes the third transceiver coupled to the sixth transceiver by the second guided transmission medium.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2020Publication date: August 27, 2020Inventors: Huan-Neng CHEN, William Wu SHEN, Chewn-Pu JOU, Feng Wei KUO, Lan-Chou CHO, Tze-Chiang HUANG, Jack LIU, Yun-Han LEE
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Publication number: 20200240582Abstract: A display device including a display panel, a shaft, a correcting sensor and a driving module is provided. The display panel has a display surface. The shaft has an axial end and a correcting end opposite the axial end. The correcting sensor is disposed on the correcting end. When the shaft is rotated relative to the axial end, the correcting sensor is moved to a second position from a first position and faces the display surface at the second position. The driving module is configured to translate the shaft when the correcting sensor is at the second position, such that the correcting sensor can be moved to a detecting position from the second position, wherein the distance of the second position relative to the display surface is greater than the distance of the detecting position relative to the display surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2019Publication date: July 30, 2020Applicant: Qisda CorporationInventors: Wu-Shen LIN, Hung-Hsun LIU, Wen-Ching HSIEH, Chin-Yi YU
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Patent number: 10692763Abstract: The present disclosure, in some embodiments, relates to an integrated antenna structure. The structure includes an excitable element and a first ground plane. The first ground plane is disposed between a first surface of a semiconductor substrate and the excitable element. A first line that is normal to the first surface of the semiconductor substrate extends through both the first ground plane and the excitable element. A second ground plane is separated from the first ground plane by the semiconductor substrate. The second ground plane is electrically coupled to the first ground plane.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2018Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Bo-Jr Huang, William Wu Shen, Chin-Her Chien, Chin-Chou Liu, Yun-Han Lee
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Publication number: 20200196458Abstract: A display device including a display module and a calibration module is provided. The display module has a light exit surface. The calibration module includes a detecting component and a connecting component. The connecting component is configured to connect the detecting component and display module. The connecting component includes a connecting rod, a guiding rail and a rotating unit. The detecting component is disposed on one side of the connecting rod. The sliding rail has a guiding hole, and the connecting rod passes through the guiding hole. The rotating unit is connected to the other end of the connecting rod. When the rotating unit rotates, the connecting rod moves along the guiding hole between a first end and a second end of the guiding hole, so that the detecting component moves between a detection position and a stowed position. The detection position is located on the light exit surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2019Publication date: June 18, 2020Applicant: Qisda CorporationInventors: FENG-YU WU, CHIH-WEI TIEN, WU-SHEN LIN
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Patent number: 10673603Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a first radio frequency interconnect (RFI) transceiver, a second RFI transceiver, a third RFI transceiver, a fourth RFI transceiver and a guided transmission medium. The first RFI transceiver is configured to transmit or receive a first data signal. The second RFI transceiver is configured to transmit or receive a second data signal. The third RFI transceiver is configured to transmit or receive the first data signal. The fourth RFI transceiver is configured to transmit or receive the second data signal. The guided transmission medium is configured to carry the first data signal and the second data signal. The first RFI transceiver and the second RFI transceiver are connected to the third RFI transceiver and the fourth RFI transceiver by the guided transmission medium.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2015Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.Inventors: Huan-Neng Chen, William Wu Shen, Chewn-Pu Jou, Feng Wei Kuo, Lan-Chou Cho, Tze-Chiang Huang, Jack Liu, Yun-Han Lee
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Publication number: 20200162125Abstract: A communication system includes a modulator configured to generate a modulated signal responsive to at least a data signal, and a demodulator configured to demodulate the modulated signal responsive to a first carrier signal. The demodulator includes a filter configured to generate a filtered first signal based on a first signal, and a gain adjusting circuit coupled to the filter. The first signal is based on the first carrier signal and modulated signal. The filter has a gain controlled by a set of control signals. The gain adjusting circuit is configured to adjust the gain of the filter, and to generate the set of control signals based on a voltage of the filtered first signal and a voltage of the first signal. The gain adjusting circuit includes a first peak detector coupled to the filter, and configured to detect a peak value of the voltage of the filtered first signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2020Publication date: May 21, 2020Inventors: Feng Wei KUO, William Wu SHEN, Chewn-Pu JOU, Huan-Neng CHEN, Lan-Chou CHO
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Patent number: 10659092Abstract: A receiver circuit includes a plurality of receivers, each of the receivers being associated with a carrier of a plurality of carriers, and a decoupler configured to receive a transmission signal from a transmission channel and output a plurality of divided transmission signals to the plurality of receivers. An equalizer is configured to modify either the transmission signal or one of the divided transmission signals.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2019Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.Inventors: Lan-Chou Cho, Chewn-Pu Jou, Feng Wei Kuo, Huan-Neng Chen, William Wu Shen