Chih-Tsung Lin

Title: Innovations of Chih-Tsung Lin

Introduction

Chih-Tsung Lin is a notable inventor based in Hsinchu, Taiwan. He has made significant contributions to the field of semiconductor technology, holding three patents that showcase his innovative spirit and technical expertise.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents is an advanced single-chip USB-to-Ethernet controller with a dual-PHY mode capacity for Ethernet PHY or USB-to-Rev-MII bridging. This invention relates to a single-chip USB-to-Ethernet controller that can operate either as a standalone USB-to-Ethernet controller integrated circuit chip in one mode, or the Ethernet PHY or the USB-to-Rev-MII Bridging chip in another mode, namely Dual-PHY mode. It interfaces with an external Network Microcontroller's Ethernet MAC for providing Ethernet and USB Device interface in a network communication system. The invention also provides a mechanism for auto-detection and auto-selection between the Ethernet interface and USB Device interface through some Station Management Register access, wherein the Network Microcontroller's Ethernet MAC can access two PHY devices through the same Station Management Interface.

Another significant patent is related to methods and systems of offline measurement for process tool monitoring. This method applies to semiconductor processes and includes a self-tuning monitor rule database that stores predefined monitor rules for lot processing. Monitor data related to the lot processing is defined, and desired monitor data is obtained according to selected monitor rules residing in the self-tuning monitor rule database. Offline measurement operations are implemented according to the obtained monitor data using a process tool to generate monitor results. It is determined whether abnormal states exist by comparing the selected monitor rules and monitor data according to the monitor results. If abnormal states are detected, the lot processing for the process tool is terminated. If not, the lot processing is allowed to continue, and a failure notice is sent in response, with the selected monitor rules being re-defined to update the self-tuning monitor rule database.

Career Highlights

Chih-Tsung Lin has worked with prominent companies in the semiconductor industry, including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company and Asix Electronics Corporation. His experience in these organizations has contributed to his development as an inventor and innovator.

Collaborations

He has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Hsun-Yao Jan and Chin-Chia Kang, further enhancing his work in the field.

Conclusion

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