Patents by Inventor Yi-Ching Chen

Yi-Ching 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).

  • Publication number: 20240145600
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a gate electrode, a gate insulating layer, an active layer, a source electrode and a drain electrode. The gate insulating layer is disposed between the gate electrode and the active layer, the source electrode and the drain electrode are arranged on one side of the gate insulating layer, wherein the gate insulating layer includes multilayer oxide films stacked on each other and at least one interface layer between the multilayer oxide films, and the material of the at least one interface layer is different from the material of the oxide films.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Wei-Chih WEN, Yi-Lin YANG, Hai-Ching CHEN
  • Publication number: 20240147731
    Abstract: An interfacial layer is formed in a manner that enables a ferroelectric layer to be formed such that formation of ferroelectric crystalline phases (e.g., orthorhombic crystalline phases) in the ferroelectric layer is increased and formation of non-ferroelectric crystalline phases (e.g., monoclinic phases, tetragonal phases) in the ferroelectric layer is reduced. To achieve this, the grain size and/or other properties of the interfacial layer may be controlled during formation of the interfacial layer such that the grain size and/or other properties of the interfacial layer facilitate formation of a larger grain size in the ferroelectric layer. At larger grain sizes in the ferroelectric layer, the concentration of the ferroelectric crystalline phases in the crystal structure of the ferroelectric layer may be increased relative to if the ferroelectric layer were formed to a smaller grain size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Yi-Hsuan CHEN, Kuen-Yi CHEN, Yi Ching ONG, Kuo-Ching HUANG
  • Publication number: 20240136346
    Abstract: A semiconductor die package includes an inductor-capacitor (LC) semiconductor die that is directly bonded with a logic semiconductor die. The LC semiconductor die includes inductors and capacitors that are integrated into a single die. The inductors and capacitors of the LC semiconductor die may be electrically connected with transistors and other logic components on the logic semiconductor die to form a voltage regulator circuit of the semiconductor die package. The integration of passive components (e.g., the inductors and capacitors) of the voltage regulator circuit into a single semiconductor die reduces signal propagation distances in the voltage regulator circuit, which may increase the operating efficiency of the voltage regulator circuit, may reduce the formfactor for the semiconductor die package, may reduce parasitic capacitance and/or may reduce parasitic inductance in the voltage regulator circuit (thereby improving the performance of the voltage regulator circuit), among other examples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Chien Hung LIU, Yu-Sheng CHEN, Yi Ching ONG, Hsien Jung CHEN, Kuen-Yi CHEN, Kuo-Ching HUANG, Harry-HakLay CHUANG, Wei-Cheng WU, Yu-Jen WANG
  • Publication number: 20240132496
    Abstract: An ionic compound, an absorbent and an absorption device are provided. The ionic compound has a structure represented by Formula (I): ABn, ??Formula (I) wherein A is B is R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, and R6 are independently H, C1-6 alkyl group; and n is 1 or 2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Applicant: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Wei-Chih LEE, Yi-Hsiang CHEN, Chih-Hao CHEN, Ai-Yu LIOU, Jyi-Ching PERNG, Jiun-Jen CHEN
  • Patent number: 11955154
    Abstract: A sense amplifier circuit includes a sense amplifier, a switch and a temperature compensation circuit. The temperature compensation circuit provides a control signal having a positive temperature coefficient, based on which the switch provides reference impedance for temperature compensation. The sense amplifier includes a first input end coupled to a target bit and a second input end coupled to the switch. The sense amplifier outputs a sense amplifier signal based on the reference impedance and the impedance of the target bit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Cheng-Tung Huang, Jen-Yu Wang, Po-Chun Yang, Yi-Ting Wu, Yung-Ching Hsieh, Jian-Jhong Chen, Chia-Wei Lee
  • Patent number: 11955527
    Abstract: A method includes forming a first sacrificial layer over a substrate, and forming a sandwich structure over the first sacrificial layer. The sandwich structure includes a first isolation layer, a two-dimensional material over the first isolation layer, and a second isolation layer over the two-dimensional material. The method further includes forming a second sacrificial layer over the sandwich structure, forming a first source/drain region and a second source/drain region on opposing ends of, and contacting sidewalls of, the two-dimensional material, removing the first sacrificial layer and the second sacrificial layer to generate spaces, and forming a gate stack filling the spaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chao-Ching Cheng, Yi-Tse Hung, Hung-Li Chiang, Tzu-Chiang Chen, Lain-Jong Li, Jin Cai
  • Patent number: 11956897
    Abstract: A semiconductor package device includes a first dielectric layer, a first interconnection layer, a second interconnection layer, and a second dielectric layer. The first dielectric layer has a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface and a lateral surface extending between the first surface and the second surface. The first interconnection layer is within the first dielectric layer. The second interconnection layer is on the second surface of the first dielectric layer and extends from the second surface of the first dielectric layer into the first dielectric layer to electrically connect to the first interconnection layer. The second dielectric layer covers the second surface and the lateral surface of the first dielectric layer and the second interconnection layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: ADVANCED SEMICONDUCTOR ENGINEERING, INC.
    Inventors: Ming-Ze Lin, Chia Ching Chen, Yi Chuan Ding
  • Publication number: 20240113113
    Abstract: Methods of cutting gate structures, and structures formed, are described. In an embodiment, a structure includes first and second gate structures over an active area, and a gate cut-fill structure. The first and second gate structures extend parallel. The active area includes a source/drain region disposed laterally between the first and second gate structures. The gate cut-fill structure has first and second primary portions and an intermediate portion. The first and second primary portions abut the first and second gate structures, respectively. The intermediate portion extends laterally between the first and second primary portions. First and second widths of the first and second primary portions along longitudinal midlines of the first and second gate structures, respectively, are each greater than a third width of the intermediate portion midway between the first and second gate structures and parallel to the longitudinal midline of the first gate structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Chih-Chang Hung, Chia-Jen Chen, Ming-Ching Chang, Shu-Yuan Ku, Yi-Hsuan Hsiao, I-Wei Yang
  • Publication number: 20240113172
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate, a channel layer, a gate structure, source/drain regions, and an insulating layer. The channel layer is disposed over the substrate. The gate structure is disposed over the channel layer. The source/drain regions are disposed over the substrate and disposed at two opposite sides of the channel layer. The insulating layer is disposed between the channel layer and the source/drain regions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yi-Tse Hung, Meng-Zhan Li, Tzu-Chiang Chen, Chao-Ching Cheng, Iuliana Radu
  • Patent number: 11948941
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a gate layer, a channel material layer, a first dielectric layer and source/drain terminals. The gate layer is disposed over a substrate. The channel material layer is disposed over the gate layer, where a material of the channel material layer includes a first low dimensional material. The first dielectric layer is between the gate layer and the channel material layer. The source/drain terminals are in contact with the channel material layer, where the channel material layer is at least partially disposed between the source/drain terminals and over the gate layer, and the gate layer is disposed between the substrate and the source/drain terminals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yi-Tse Hung, Ang-Sheng Chou, Hung-Li Chiang, Tzu-Chiang Chen, Chao-Ching Cheng
  • Patent number: 11942130
    Abstract: A bottom-pinned spin-orbit torque magnetic random access memory (SOT-MRAM) is provided in the present invention, including a substrate, a bottom electrode layer on the substrate, a magnetic tunnel junction (MTJ) on the bottom electrode layer, a spin-orbit torque (SOT) layer on the MTJ, a capping layer on the SOT layer, and an injection layer on the capping layer, wherein the injection layer is divided into individual first part and second part, and the first part and the second part are connected respectively with two ends of the capping layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Jian-Jhong Chen, Yi-Ting Wu, Jen-Yu Wang, Cheng-Tung Huang, Po-Chun Yang, Yung-Ching Hsieh
  • 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: 20240088026
    Abstract: A semiconductor device according to embodiments of the present disclosure includes a first die including a first bonding layer and a second die including a second hybrid bonding layer. The first bonding layer includes a first dielectric layer and a first metal coil embedded in the first dielectric layer. The second bonding layer includes a second dielectric layer and a second metal coil embedded in the second dielectric layer. The second hybrid bonding layer is bonded to the first hybrid bonding layer such that the first dielectric layer is bonded to the second dielectric layer and the first metal coil is bonded to the second metal coil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Yi Ching Ong, Wei-Cheng Wu, Chien Hung Liu, Harry-Haklay Chuang, Yu-Sheng Chen, Yu-Jen Wang, Kuo-Ching Huang
  • 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
  • Patent number: 11888017
    Abstract: A transparent display panel with a light-transmitting substrate, a plurality of top-emitting micro light emitting diodes, a plurality of bottom-emitting micro light emitting diodes, and a light shielding layer. The light transmissive substrate has a surface. These top-emitting micro light emitting diodes and these bottom-emitting micro light emitting diodes are disposed on the surface of the light transmissive substrate. The bottom-emitting micro light emitting diodes has an epitaxial structure and a light shielding member, the epitaxial structure has a pair of upper and lower surfaces on the opposite sides, the lower surface faces toward the light transmissive substrate, and the light shielding member is disposed on the upper surface to shield the light emitted by the bottom-emitting micro light emitting diodes towards the upper surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: PlayNitride Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Chu Li, Kuan-Yung Liao, Pei-Hsin Chen, Yi-Ching Chen, Yi-Chun Shih
  • Publication number: 20240022961
    Abstract: A network connection control system and method is provided. The network connection control system includes user equipments, base stations, a server and first and second processing units. Each user equipment transmits a network parameter between it and every base station to the server through the base station connected therewith. The first processing unit assigns CIO set values corresponding to the base station. The network connection control system is configured to perform an optimizing procedure. In the optimizing procedure, according to the CIO set values, the network parameters, the throughput objective function and connection and network resource constraints of all the user equipments and base stations, the first and second processing units processes based on classical algorithm and quantum annealing algorithm respectively to obtain the optimized connection configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2023
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Inventors: Tsung-Hsuan Tsai, Yi-Ching Chen, Ching-Yu Chen
  • Publication number: 20240016302
    Abstract: An air bed system including a plurality of peripheral devices and a pump unit configured to adjust a firmness of an air mattress, the pump unit including a pump. The system further includes a controller configured to execute instructions that cause the pump unit to wirelessly pair with at least one of the plurality of peripheral devices. The pump unit is configured to receive at least one control signal addressed to the at least one of the plurality of peripheral devices, and transmit the at least one control signal to the addressed device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2023
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Inventors: Aran Patrick Brosnan, Yi-ching Chen, John McGuire
  • Publication number: 20240022987
    Abstract: A network connection control system and method is provided. The network connection control system includes user equipments, base stations, a server and a processing unit. Each base station has a connection range and is configured to connect the user equipment located within the connection range. Each user equipment transmits a network parameter between it and every base station through the base station connected therewith to the server. The server generates a QUBO matrix according to all the network parameters and outputs the QUBO matrix to the processing unit. The processing unit processes the QUBO matrix based on a quantum annealing algorithm to obtain an optimized connection configuration of the user equipments and base stations. The server receives the optimized connection configuration and controls the connection range of each base station accordingly for making an actual connection configuration of the user equipments and base stations identical with the optimized connection configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2022
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Inventors: Dao-Wen Tang, Tsung-Hsuan Tsai, Yi-Ching Chen
  • Patent number: 11862614
    Abstract: A micro LED display device includes a substrate, micro LED units and a transparent insulation layer. The substrate includes conductive pads and conductive connecting portions. The conductive pads are disposed on the substrate. Each of the micro LED units includes a semiconductor epitaxial structure and electrodes. The electrodes are disposed on the semiconductor epitaxial structure, and each of the electrodes is connected to one of the conductive connecting portions adjacent to each other. The transparent insulation layer is disposed on the substrate and covers the conductive pads, the conductive connecting portions and the micro LED units, and the transparent insulation layer is filled between the electrodes of each of the micro LED units. The transparent insulation layer relative to a surface on each of the semiconductor epitaxial structures is of a first thickness and a second thickness, and the first thickness is different from the second thickness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: PlayNitride Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Hung Lai, Yung-Chi Chu, Pei-Hsin Chen, Yi-Ching Chen, Yi-Chun Shih
  • Patent number: 11857076
    Abstract: In one example, this disclosure describes an adjustable bed system that includes first and second adjustable foundations, at least one first motor to adjust the first adjustable foundation, at least one second motor to adjust the second adjustable foundation, a configurable device having a first state and a second state, and a central controller in communication with the device, the controller configured to receive an input representing one of the first state and the second state, the controller including a processor configured to control the at least one first motor and the at least one second motor based on the received input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Sleep Number Corporation
    Inventors: Stacy Stusynski, John McGuire, Yi-ching Chen