Patents by Inventor Yi-huan Chen

Yi-huan Chen 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: 11979980
    Abstract: A first and second patterned circuit layer are formed on a first surface and a second surface of a base material. A first adhesive layer is formed on the first patterned circuit layer. A portion of the first surface is exposed by the first patterned circuit layer. The metal reflection layer covers the first insulation layer and a reflectance thereof is greater than or equal to 85%, there is no conductive material between the first patterned circuit layer and the metal reflection layer, and the first adhesive layer is disposed between the first patterned circuit layer and the first insulation layer. A transparent adhesive layer and a protection layer are formed on the metal reflection layer. The transparent adhesive layer is disposed between the metal reflection layer and the protection layer. The protection layer comprises a transparent polymer. The light transmittance is greater than or equal to 80%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: UNIFLEX Technology Inc.
    Inventors: Cheng-I Tu, Ying-Hsing Chen, Meng-Huan Chia, Hsin-Ching Su, Yi-Chun Liu, Cheng-Chung Lai, Yuan-Chih Lee
  • Patent number: 11948938
    Abstract: In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a semiconductor device comprising a source and drain region arranged within a substrate. A conductive gate is disposed over a doped region of the substrate. A gate dielectric layer is disposed between the source region and the drain region and separates the conductive gate from the doped region. A bottommost surface of the gate dielectric layer is below a topmost surface of the substrate. First and second sidewall spacers are arranged along first and second sides of the conductive gate, respectively. An inner portion of the first sidewall spacer and an inner portion of the second sidewall spacer respectively cover a first and second top surface of the gate dielectric layer. A drain extension region and a source extension region respectively separate the drain region and the source region from the gate dielectric layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yi-Huan Chen, Chien-Chih Chou, Ta-Wei Lin, Hsiao-Chin Tuan, Alexander Kalnitsky, Kong-Beng Thei, Shi-Chuang Hsiao, Yu-Hong Kuo
  • Patent number: 11937370
    Abstract: A base material is provided. A first patterned circuit layer and a second patterned circuit layer are formed on a first surface and a second surface of the base material. A first insulation layer and a metal reflection layer are provided on the first patterned circuit layer and a portion of the first surface exposed by the first patterned circuit layer, wherein the metal reflection layer covers the first insulation layer, and a reflectance of the metal reflection layer is substantially greater than or equal to 85%, there is no conductive material between the first patterned circuit layer and the metal reflection layer. A first ink layer is formed on the first insulation layer before the metal reflection layer is formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: UNIFLEX Technology Inc.
    Inventors: Cheng-I Tu, Ying-Hsing Chen, Meng-Huan Chia, Hsin-Ching Su, Yi-Chun Liu, Cheng-Chung Lai, Yuan-Chih Lee
  • Publication number: 20240088154
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an integrated circuit (IC) that includes a boundary region defined between a low voltage region and a high voltage region, and a method of formation. In some embodiments, the integrated circuit comprises an isolation structure disposed in the boundary region of the substrate. A first polysilicon component is disposed directly on an upper surface of the substrate alongside the isolation structure. A boundary dielectric layer is disposed on the isolation structure. A second polysilicon component is disposed on the sacrifice dielectric layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Yi-Huan Chen, Chien-Chih Chou, Alexander Kalnitsky, Kong-Beng Thei, Ming Chyi Liu, Shih-Chung Hsiao, Jhih-Bin Chen
  • Publication number: 20240071847
    Abstract: A semiconductor package including two different adhesives and a method of forming are provided. The semiconductor package may include a package component having a semiconductor die bonded to a substrate, a first adhesive over the substrate, a heat transfer layer on the package component, and a lid attached to the substrate by a second adhesive. The first adhesive may encircle the package component and the heat transfer layer. The lid may include a top portion on the heat transfer layer and the first adhesive, and a bottom portion attached to the substrate and encircling the first adhesive. A material of the second adhesive may be different from a material of the first adhesive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2022
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Yi-Huan Liao, Ping-Yin Hsieh, Chih-Hao Chen, Pu Wang, Li-Hui Cheng, Ying-Ching Shih
  • Publication number: 20240071833
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a semiconductor device with a hybrid fin-dielectric region. The semiconductor device includes a substrate, a source region and a drain region laterally separated by a hybrid fin-dielectric (HFD) region. A gate electrode is disposed above the HFD region and the HFD region includes a plurality of fins covered by a dielectric and separated from the source region and the drain region by the dielectric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2022
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Yi-Huan Chen, Huan-Chih Yuan, Yu-Chang Jong, Scott Yeh, Fei-Yun Chen, Yi-Hao Chen, Ting-Wei Chou
  • Publication number: 20240047549
    Abstract: A semiconductor device and a method for manufacturing the semiconductor device are provided. The semiconductor device comprises an insulating structure, a dielectric structure, a metal structure, a conductive spacer and a dielectric spacer. The dielectric structure is formed on the insulating structure. The metal structure is formed on and surrounded by the dielectric structure. A bottom surface and a lateral surface of the metal structure are in direct contact with the dielectric structure. The conductive spacer is formed on the insulating structure. The conductive spacer surrounds the dielectric structure. The dielectric spacer is formed on the insulating structure, wherein the dielectric spacer surrounds the conductive spacer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2022
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: YI-HUAN CHEN, CHIEN-CHIH CHOU, YU-CHANG JONG, JHU-MIN SONG
  • Publication number: 20240030340
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure and a method for forming a semiconductor structure are provided. The semiconductor structure includes: a substrate; a doped region within the substrate; a pair of source/drain regions extending along a first direction on opposite sides of the doped region; a gate electrode disposed in the doped region, wherein the gate electrode has a plurality of first segments between the pair of source/drain regions; and a protection structure overlapping the gate electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Inventors: YI-HUAN CHEN, CHIEN-CHIH CHOU, SZU-HSIEN LIU, KONG-BENG THEI
  • Patent number: 11855091
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an integrated circuit (IC) that includes a boundary region defined between a low voltage region and a high voltage region, and a method of formation. In some embodiments, the integrated circuit comprises an isolation structure disposed in the boundary region of the substrate. A first polysilicon component is disposed over the substrate alongside the isolation structure. A boundary dielectric layer is disposed on the isolation structure. A second polysilicon component is disposed on the sacrifice dielectric layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yi-Huan Chen, Chien-Chih Chou, Alexander Kalnitsky, Kong-Beng Thei, Ming Chyi Liu, Shih-Chung Hsiao, Jhih-Bin Chen
  • Publication number: 20230377992
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards an integrated chip including a gate dielectric structure over a substrate. A metal layer overlies the gate dielectric structure. A conductive layer overlies the metal layer. A polysilicon layer contacts opposing sides of the conductive layer. A bottom surface of the polysilicon layer is aligned with a bottom surface of the conductive layer. A dielectric layer overlies the polysilicon layer. The dielectric layer continuously extends from sidewalls of the polysilicon layer to an upper surface of the conductive layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventors: Yi-Huan Chen, Chien-Chih Chou, Ta-Wei Lin, Hsiao-Chin Tuan, Alexander Kalnitsky, Kong-Beng Thei, Chia-Hong Wu
  • Patent number: 11823959
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards an integrated chip including a gate dielectric structure over a substrate. A metal layer overlies the gate dielectric structure. A conductive layer overlies the metal layer. A polysilicon layer contacts opposing sides of the conductive layer. A bottom surface of the polysilicon layer is aligned with a bottom surface of the conductive layer. A dielectric layer overlies the polysilicon layer. The dielectric layer continuously extends from sidewalls of the polysilicon layer to an upper surface of the conductive layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yi-Huan Chen, Chien-Chih Chou, Ta-Wei Lin, Hsiao-Chin Tuan, Alexander Kalnitsky, Kong-Beng Thei, Chia-Hong Wu
  • Publication number: 20230361188
    Abstract: In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a semiconductor device that includes a well region with a substrate. A source region and a drain region are arranged within the substrate on opposite sides of the well region. A gate electrode is arranged over the well region, has a bottom surface arranged below a topmost surface of the substrate, and extends between the source and drain regions. A trench isolation structure surrounds the source region, the drain region, and the gate electrode. A gate dielectric structure separates the gate electrode from the well region, the source, region, the drain region, and the trench isolation structure. The gate electrode structure has a central portion and a corner portion. The central portion has a first thickness, and the corner portion has a second thickness that is greater than the first thickness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventors: Yi-Huan Chen, Kong-Beng Thei, Chien-Chih Chou, Alexander Kalnitsky, Szu-Hsien Liu, Huan-Chih Yuan
  • Patent number: 11810973
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure and a method for forming a semiconductor structure are provided. The semiconductor structure includes a substrate; a doped region within the substrate; a pair of source/drain regions extending along a first direction on opposite sides of the doped region; a gate electrode disposed in the doped region, wherein the gate electrode has a plurality of first segments extending in parallel along the first direction; and a protection structure over the substrate and at least partially overlaps the gate electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.
    Inventors: Yi-Huan Chen, Chien-Chih Chou, Szu-Hsien Liu, Kong-Beng Thei
  • Patent number: 11799007
    Abstract: In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a semiconductor device that includes a well region with a substrate. A source region and a drain region are arranged within the substrate on opposite sides of the well region. A gate electrode is arranged over the well region, has a bottom surface arranged below a topmost surface of the substrate, and extends between the source and drain regions. A trench isolation structure surrounds the source region, the drain region, and the gate electrode. A gate dielectric structure separates the gate electrode from the well region, the source, region, the drain region, and the trench isolation structure. The gate electrode structure has a central portion and a corner portion. The central portion has a first thickness, and the corner portion has a second thickness that is greater than the first thickness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yi-Huan Chen, Kong-Beng Thei, Chien-Chih Chou, Alexander Kalnitsky, Szu-Hsien Liu, Huan-Chih Yuan
  • Publication number: 20230305643
    Abstract: A joystick module includes a casing, a movable component, a circuit board, a base, a swing arm, a joystick and a sensor. The movable component is disposed inside or outside the casing. The base is disposed within the casing. The swing arm is disposed within the casing, pivotally connected to the base and connected to the movable component for driving the movable component to move. The joystick is connected to the swing arm for driving the swing arm to move. The sensor is disposed on the circuit board and opposite to the movable component, and configured to sense a plurality of received signals from the movable component. The received signals are different with the movement of the movable component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2023
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Inventors: Chun-Tseng HUNG, Hsin-Chang CHEN, Yi-Huan CHEN, Yi-Wei CHIU, Chih-Hsien CHUANG, Chi-Feng CHEN, Ying-Jui LEE
  • Publication number: 20230268435
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure and a method for forming a semiconductor structure are provided. The semiconductor structure includes a substrate; a gate electrode disposed within the substrate; a gate dielectric layer disposed within the substrate and surrounding the gate electrode; a plurality of first protection structures disposed over the gate electrode; a second protection structure disposed over the gate dielectric layer and contacting the gate dielectric layer; and a pair of source/drain regions on opposing sides of the gate dielectric layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2023
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Inventors: YI-HUAN CHEN, CHIEN-CHIH CHOU, SZU-HSIEN LIU, KONG-BENG THEI, HUAN-CHIH YUAN, JHU-MIN SONG
  • Publication number: 20230260994
    Abstract: Some embodiments relate to an integrated chip structure. The integrated chip structure includes a substrate having a first device region and a second device region. A plurality of first transistor devices are disposed in the first device region and respectively include epitaxial source/drain regions disposed on opposing sides of a first gate structure. The epitaxial source/drain regions have an epitaxial material. A plurality of second transistor devices are disposed in the second device region and respectively include implanted source/drain regions disposed on opposing sides of a second gate structure. A dummy region includes one or more dummy structures. The one or more dummy structures have dummy epitaxial regions including the epitaxial material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2022
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: Yu-Chang Jong, Yi-Huan Chen, Chien-Chih Chou, Tsung-Chieh Tsai, Szu-Hsien Liu, Huan-Chih Yuan, Jhu-Min Song
  • Patent number: 11677022
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure and a method for forming a semiconductor structure are provided. The semiconductor structure includes a substrate; a gate electrode disposed within the substrate; a gate dielectric layer disposed within the substrate and surrounding the gate electrode; a plurality of first protection structures disposed over the gate electrode; a second protection structure disposed over the gate dielectric layer; and a pair of source/drain regions on opposing sides of the gate dielectric layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.
    Inventors: Yi-Huan Chen, Chien-Chih Chou, Szu-Hsien Liu, Kong-Beng Thei, Huan-Chih Yuan, Jhu-Min Song
  • Publication number: 20230080932
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure is disclosed. The semiconductor structure includes: a substrate of a first conductivity; a first region of the first conductivity formed in the substrate; a second region of the first conductivity formed in the first region, wherein the second region has a higher doping density than the first region; a source region of a second conductivity formed in the second region; a drain region of the second conductivity formed in the substrate; a pickup region of the first conductivity formed in the second region and adjacent to the source region; and a resist protective oxide (RPO) layer formed on a top surface of the second region. An associated fabricating method is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2022
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Inventors: CHEN-LIANG CHU, TA-YUAN KUNG, KER-HSIAO HUO, YI-HUAN CHEN
  • Patent number: 11569363
    Abstract: In some embodiments, an integrated circuit is provided. The integrated circuit may include an inner ring-shaped isolation structure that is disposed in a semiconductor substrate. Further, the inner-ring shaped isolation structure may demarcate a device region. An inner ring-shaped well is disposed in the semiconductor substrate and surrounds the inner ring-shaped isolation structure. A plurality of dummy gates are arranged over the inner ring-shaped well. Moreover, the plurality of dummy gates are arranged within an interlayer dielectric layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yi-Huan Chen, Chien-Chih Chou, Ta-Wei Lin, Fu-Jier Fan, Kong-Beng Thei, Yi-Sheng Chen, Szu-Hsien Liu