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Hsinchu, Taiwan

Tien-Chien Huang

This inventor holds 29 USPTO granted patents and 6 published patent applications, primarily in Integrated Circuit Design. Top assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Comp. Ltd.. Active years: 2014-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Tien-Chien Huang. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/tien-chien-huang

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 29 

% Patents Active = 96.6

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.3

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 30(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal28 out of 42,926 
 
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Comp. Ltd.
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2014-2025

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Areas of Expertise:
Integrated Circuit
Jitter Noise Detector
Clock Duty Cycle Adjustment
Optimized Layout Cell
Over-Voltage Protection Circuit
High Density Circuits
Data Strobe Calibration
Jitter Monitoring Circuit
FEOL Resistor
Post Driver
Level Shifter
29 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12488172 - Optimized layout cell (2025-12-02),
2. 12446321 - Circuits designed and manufactured with first and second fin boundaries (2025-10-14),
3. 12416939 - Clock duty cycle adjustment and calibration circuit and method of operating same (2025-09-16),
4. 12414311 - Integrated circuit with feol resistor (2025-09-09),
5. 12367330 - Integrated circuit design method and system (2025-07-22),
6. 12183775 - Integrated circuit with FEOL resistor (2024-12-31),
7. 12153869 - Optimized layout cell (2024-11-26),
8. 12072365 - Jitter noise detector (2024-08-27),
9. 11808798 - Jitter noise detector (2023-11-07),
10. 11699009 - Integrated circuit design method and system (2023-07-11),
11. 11681852 - Optimized layout cell (2023-06-20),
12. 11662762 - Clock duty cycle adjustment and calibration circuit and method of operating same (2023-05-30),
13. 11513147 - Jitter noise detector (2022-11-29),
14. 11366160 - Jitter monitoring circuit (2022-06-21),
15. 11294419 - Clock duty cycle adjustment and calibration circuit and method of operating same (2022-04-05),

Title: Tien-Chien Huang: Innovator in Integrated Circuit Design

Introduction:

Tien-Chien Huang is a prominent inventor based in Hsinchu, Taiwan. With an impressive portfolio of 24 patents, he has made significant contributions to the field of integrated circuit design. His work not only exemplifies innovation but also enhances the efficiency and functionality of semiconductor technologies.

Latest Patents:

Among his latest patents, Huang has developed a method for an integrated circuit featuring a front-end-of-line (FEOL) resistor. This innovative method includes the formation of a shallow trench isolation (STI) region in a semiconductor substrate, defining both an active and passive region. By implementing first and second sacrificial gate structures, along with source/drain regions, he successfully replaces these structures with a metal gate structure and a metal resistor structure, enhancing circuit performance.

Another notable patent involves an optimized layout cell for integrated circuit (IC) layout design. His method defines layout units for effective circuit implementation and strategically arranges them into a cohesive layout cell. This includes connecting layout units that represent functional and non-functional circuits, while also inserting dummy fill structures to maintain area efficiency within the layout.

Career Highlights:

Huang's career at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. has been marked by his dedication to advancing semiconductor technology. His innovative methods and designs have paved the way for improved integrated circuit performance in various applications, showcasing his expertise and commitment to excellence.

Collaborations:

Throughout his career, Huang has collaborated with esteemed colleagues such as Ruey-Bin Sheen and Chuan-Yao Tan. These collaborations have further enriched his innovative projects and highlighted the importance of teamwork in driving technological advancements in the semiconductor industry.

Conclusion:

Tien-Chien Huang's work significantly impacts the field of integrated circuits, as highlighted by his impressive collection of 24 patents. His latest contributions demonstrate his commitment to innovation and the advancement of semiconductor technology. Through collaboration and dedication, Huang continues to inspire the next wave of technological breakthroughs.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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