Patents by Inventor Yi-Ruei Lin
Yi-Ruei Lin 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: 20240112959Abstract: A method of fabricating a device includes forming a dummy gate over a plurality of fins. Thereafter, a first portion of the dummy gate is removed to form a first trench that exposes a first hybrid fin and a first part of a second hybrid fin. The method further includes filling the first trench with a dielectric material disposed over the first hybrid fin and over the first part of the second hybrid fin. Thereafter, a second portion of the dummy gate is removed to form a second trench and the second trench is filled with a metal layer. The method further includes etching-back the metal layer, where a first plane defined by a first top surface of the metal layer is disposed beneath a second plane defined by a second top surface of a second part of the second hybrid fin after the etching-back the metal layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Kuan-Ting PAN, Zhi-Chang LIN, Yi-Ruei JHAN, Chi-Hao WANG, Huan-Chieh SU, Shi Ning JU, Kuo-Cheng CHIANG
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Publication number: 20240067740Abstract: The present disclosure provides antibodies and antibody fragments thereof that bind to human TNFR2. The disclosed antibodies, inhibit the TNF-TNFR2 signaling axis and enhance cytokine secretion in T effector cells and are therefore useful for the treatment of cancer, either alone or in combination with other agents.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2021Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Yi PEI, Haichun HUANG, Ming LEI, Han LI, Chi Shing SUM, Alla PRITSKER, Bor-Ruei LIN, Fangqiang TANG
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Patent number: 10204843Abstract: A semiconductor device structure and a method of fabricating the same are provided. The method for manufacturing a semiconductor structure includes forming a dielectric layer over a substrate and forming a first structure through the dielectric layer such that a first portion of the dielectric layer is disposed in between the first structure. The method for manufacturing a semiconductor structure further includes forming a first via hole and a second via hole through the first portion of the dielectric layer and forming a trench connecting the first via hole and the second via hole in the dielectric layer. The method for manufacturing a semiconductor structure further includes forming a conductive feature in the first via hole, the second via hole, and the trench. In addition, the first structure and the dielectric layer are made of different materials from each other.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2017Date of Patent: February 12, 2019Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yi-Ruei Lin, Yen-Ming Peng, Han-Wei Yang, Chen-Chung Lai
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Patent number: 10014251Abstract: A semiconductor device with the metal fuse is provided. The metal fuse connects an electronic component (e.g., a transistor) and a existing dummy feature which is grounded. The protection of the metal fuse can be designed to start at the beginning of the metallization formation processes. The grounded dummy feature provides a path for the plasma charging to the ground during the entire back end of the line process. The metal fuse is a process level protection as opposed to the diode, which is a circuit level protection. As a process level protection, the metal fuse protects subsequently-formed circuitry. In addition, no additional active area is required for the metal fuse in the chip other than internal dummy patterns that are already implemented.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2016Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Chen-Chung Lai, Kang-Min Kuo, Yen-Ming Peng, Gwo-Chyuan Kuoh, Han-Wei Yang, Yi-Ruei Lin, Chin-Chia Chang, Ying-Chieh Liao, Che-Chia Hsu, Bor-Zen Tien
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Publication number: 20180076109Abstract: A semiconductor device structure and a method of fabricating the same are provided. The method for manufacturing a semiconductor structure includes forming a dielectric layer over a substrate and forming a first structure through the dielectric layer such that a first portion of the dielectric layer is disposed in between the first structure. The method for manufacturing a semiconductor structure further includes forming a first via hole and a second via hole through the first portion of the dielectric layer and forming a trench connecting the first via hole and the second via hole in the dielectric layer. The method for manufacturing a semiconductor structure further includes forming a conductive feature in the first via hole, the second via hole, and the trench. In addition, the first structure and the dielectric layer are made of different materials from each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2017Publication date: March 15, 2018Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yi-Ruei LIN, Yen-Ming PENG, Han-Wei YANG, Chen-Chung LAI
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Patent number: 9818666Abstract: A semiconductor device structure and a method of fabricating the same are provided. The semiconductor device structure includes a gate structure embedded in a first dielectric layer over a substrate and a second dielectric layer formed over the first dielectric layer. The semiconductor device structure includes a conductive feature formed in the second dielectric layer over the gate structure and a first structure formed at least two sides of the conductive feature in the second dielectric layer. The first dielectric layer is made of a compressive material and the first structure is made of a tensile material or wherein the first dielectric layer is made of a compressive material and the first structure is made of a tensile material.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2016Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yi-Ruei Lin, Yen-Ming Peng, Han-Wei Yang, Chen-Chung Lai
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Publication number: 20170033030Abstract: A semiconductor device structure and a method of fabricating the same are provided. The semiconductor device structure includes a gate structure embedded in a first dielectric layer over a substrate and a second dielectric layer formed over the first dielectric layer. The semiconductor device structure includes a conductive feature formed in the second dielectric layer over the gate structure and a first structure formed at least two sides of the conductive feature in the second dielectric layer. The first dielectric layer is made of a compressive material and the first structure is made of a tensile material or wherein the first dielectric layer is made of a compressive material and the first structure is made of a tensile material.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2016Publication date: February 2, 2017Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yi-Ruei LIN, Yen-Ming PENG, Han-Wei YANG, Chen-Chung LAI
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Patent number: 9472508Abstract: A semiconductor device structure and a method of fabricating the same are provided. The semiconductor structure includes a substrate and an interconnection structure formed over the substrate. The interconnection structure includes a first dielectric layer and a first stress-reducing structure formed in the first dielectric layer. The interconnection structure further includes a first conductive feature formed in the first dielectric layer, and the first conductive feature is surrounded by the first stress-reducing structure.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2016Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yi-Ruei Lin, Yen-Ming Peng, Han-Wei Yang, Chen-Chung Lai
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Publication number: 20160190064Abstract: A semiconductor device with the metal fuse is provided. The metal fuse connects an electronic component (e.g., a transistor) and a existing dummy feature which is grounded. The protection of the metal fuse can be designed to start at the beginning of the metallization formation processes. The grounded dummy feature provides a path for the plasma charging to the ground during the entire back end of the line process. The metal fuse is a process level protection as opposed to the diode, which is a circuit level protection. As a process level protection, the metal fuse protects subsequently-formed circuitry. In addition, no additional active area is required for the metal fuse in the chip other than internal dummy patterns that are already implemented.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2016Publication date: June 30, 2016Inventors: Chen-Chung LAI, Kang-Min KUO, Yen-Ming PENG, Gwo-Chyuan KUOH, Han-Wei YANG, Yi-Ruei LIN, Chin-Chia CHANG, Ying-Chieh LIAO, Che-Chia HSU, Bor-Zen TIEN
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Publication number: 20160118350Abstract: A semiconductor device structure and a method of fabricating the same are provided. The semiconductor structure includes a substrate and an interconnection structure formed over the substrate. The interconnection structure includes a first dielectric layer and a first stress-reducing structure formed in the first dielectric layer. The interconnection structure further includes a first conductive feature formed in the first dielectric layer, and the first conductive feature is surrounded by the first stress-reducing structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2016Publication date: April 28, 2016Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yi-Ruei LIN, Yen-Ming PENG, Han-Wei YANG, Chen-Chung LAI
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Patent number: 9299658Abstract: A semiconductor device with the metal fuse and a fabricating method thereof are provided. The metal fuse connects an electronic component (e.g., a transistor) and a existing dummy feature which is grounded. The protection of the metal fuse can be designed to start at the beginning of the metallization formation processes. The grounded dummy feature provides a path for the plasma charging to the ground during the entire back end of the line process. The metal fuse is a process level protection as opposed to the diode, which is a circuit level protection. As a process level protection, the metal fuse protects subsequently-formed circuitry. In addition, no additional active area is required for the metal fuse in the chip other than internal dummy patterns that are already implemented.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2015Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Chen-Chung Lai, Kang-Min Kuo, Yen-Ming Peng, Gwo-Chyuan Kuoh, Han-Wei Yang, Yi-Ruei Lin, Chin-Chia Chang, Ying-Chieh Liao, Che-Chia Hsu, Bor-Zen Tien
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Patent number: 9299621Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a number of lateral diffusion measurement structures arranged on a silicon substrate. A lateral diffusion measurement structure includes a p-type region and an n-type region which cooperatively span a predetermined initial distance between opposing outer edges of the lateral diffusion measurement structure. The p-type and n-type regions meet at a p-n junction expected to be positioned at a target junction location after dopant diffusion has occurred.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2013Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Han-Wei Yang, Yi-Ruei Lin, Chen-Chung Lai, Kang-Min Kuo, Bor-Zen Tien
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Patent number: 9252047Abstract: Embodiments of a semiconductor device structure and a method of fabricating the same are provided. The semiconductor device structure includes a substrate and a first layer formed over the substrate. The semiconductor device structure further includes a stress-reducing structure formed in the first layer, and a portion of the first layer is surrounded by the stress-reducing structure. The semiconductor device structure further includes a conductive feature formed in the portion of the first layer surrounded by the stress-reducing structure.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2014Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., LtdInventors: Yi-Ruei Lin, Yen-Ming Peng, Han-Wei Yang, Chen-Chung Lai
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Publication number: 20150255394Abstract: A semiconductor device with the metal fuse and a fabricating method thereof are provided. The metal fuse connects an electronic component (e.g., a transistor) and a existing dummy feature which is grounded. The protection of the metal fuse can be designed to start at the beginning of the metallization formation processes. The grounded dummy feature provides a path for the plasma charging to the ground during the entire back end of the line process. The metal fuse is a process level protection as opposed to the diode, which is a circuit level protection. As a process level protection, the metal fuse protects subsequently-formed circuitry. In addition, no additional active area is required for the metal fuse in the chip other than internal dummy patterns that are already implemented.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2015Publication date: September 10, 2015Inventors: Chen-Chung LAI, Kang-Min KUO, Yen-Ming PENG, Gwo-Chyuan KUOH, Han-Wei YANG, Yi-Ruei LIN, Chin-Chia CHANG, Ying-Chieh LIAO, Che-Chia HSU, Bor-Zen TIEN
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Publication number: 20150206845Abstract: Embodiments of a semiconductor device structure and a method of fabricating the same are provided. The semiconductor device structure includes a substrate and a first layer formed over the substrate. The semiconductor device structure further includes a stress-reducing structure formed in the first layer, and a portion of the first layer is surrounded by the stress-reducing structure. The semiconductor device structure further includes a conductive feature formed in the portion of the first layer surrounded by the stress-reducing structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2014Publication date: July 23, 2015Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., LtdInventors: Yi-Ruei LIN, Yen-Ming PENG, Han-Wei YANG, Chen-Chung LAI
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Patent number: 9070687Abstract: A semiconductor device with the metal fuse is provided. The metal fuse connects an electronic component (e.g., a transistor) and a existing dummy feature which is grounded. The protection of the metal fuse can be designed to start at the beginning of the metallization formation processes. The grounded dummy feature provides a path for the plasma charging to the ground during the entire back end of the line process. The metal fuse is a process level protection as opposed to the diode, which is a circuit level protection. As a process level protection, the metal fuse protects subsequently-formed circuitry. In addition, no additional active area is required for the metal fuse in the chip other than internal dummy patterns that are already implemented.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2013Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Chen-Chung Lai, Kang-Min Kuo, Yen-Ming Peng, Gwo-Chyuan Kuoh, Han-Wei Yang, Yi-Ruei Lin, Chin-Chia Chang, Ying-Chieh Liao, Che-Chia Hsu, Bor-Zen Tien
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Publication number: 20150069395Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a number of lateral diffusion measurement structures arranged on a silicon substrate. A lateral diffusion measurement structure includes a p-type region and an n-type region which cooperatively span a predetermined initial distance between opposing outer edges of the lateral diffusion measurement structure. The p-type and n-type regions meet at a p-n junction expected to be positioned at a target junction location after dopant diffusion has occurred.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2013Publication date: March 12, 2015Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Han-Wei Yang, Yi-Ruei Lin, Chen-Chung Lai, Kang-Min Kuo, Bor-Zen Tien
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Publication number: 20150001592Abstract: A semiconductor device with the metal fuse is provided. The metal fuse connects an electronic component (e.g., a transistor) and a existing dummy feature which is grounded. The protection of the metal fuse can be designed to start at the beginning of the metallization formation processes. The grounded dummy feature provides a path for the plasma charging to the ground during the entire back end of the line process. The metal fuse is a process level protection as opposed to the diode, which is a circuit level protection. As a process level protection, the metal fuse protects subsequently-formed circuitry. In addition, no additional active area is required for the metal fuse in the chip other than internal dummy patterns that are already implemented.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2013Publication date: January 1, 2015Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., LTD.Inventors: Chen-Chung Lai, Kang-Min Kuo, Yen-Ming Peng, Gwo-Chyuan Kuoh, Han-Wei Yang, Yi-Ruei Lin, Chin-Chia Chang, Ying-Chieh Liao, Che-Chia Hsu, Bor-Zen Tien