Yen-Yu Chen

Taichung, Taiwan

Yen-Yu Chen

This inventor holds 188 USPTO granted patents and 61 published patent applications and 1 EPO patent, primarily in Semiconductor Technology (CPC class H01L29-66795). Top assignees: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Comp. Ltd., Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Ambarella International LP. Active years: 2011-2026.

USPTO Granted Patents = 188 

% Patents Active = 92.0


Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.4

ph-index = 7

Forward Citations = 217(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 160(Dec 10, 2025)


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Location History:

  • Tainan, TW (2019)
  • Taipei, TW (2011 - 2024)
  • Taichung, TW (2011 - 2024)
  • Kaohsiung, TW (2016 - 2024)
  • Hsinchu, TW (2018 - 2024)

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Years Active: 2011-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
PVD Processes
Image Sensor Design
Metal Gate Structures
Semiconductor Devices
Threshold Voltage Tuning
Photoresist Techniques
Vertical Gate Transistors
Manufacturing Methods
Deposition Systems
Magnetic Field Measurement
Conductive Structures
Resistive Memory Cells
188 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Yen-Yu Chen is a prolific inventor hailing from Taichung, Taiwan, with an impressive portfolio of 100 patents. One of his latest patents is titled "Movable wafer holder for film deposition chamber having six degrees of freedom." This invention introduces a flexible workpiece pedestal capable of tilting a workpiece support surface and includes a heater with multiple heating sources. This unique feature allows for different zones of the workpiece to be heated at varying temperatures, thus minimizing the shadowing effect commonly encountered in similar technologies.

Another notable patent of his is for a "Treatment system and method" aimed at reducing costs in the electrochemical plating process. By utilizing a rotating filter shaft equipped with membranes, the system efficiently captures additives and by-products created during plating, thereby facilitating the reuse of the virgin makeup solution. An electrochemical sensor is also integrated to monitor the additives' level in the filtered plating bath, enhancing control and optimization in the plating process.

Throughout his career, Yen-Yu Chen has worked with esteemed companies such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSMC), one of the world's leading semiconductor manufacturers. He has collaborated with coworkers such as Chung-Liang Cheng and Wei Zhang.

Yen-Yu Chen's innovative contributions and dedication to refining existing processes highlight his expertise in the field of patents and inventions. His work has undoubtedly left a significant impact on the industry, fostering technological advancement and cost-effectiveness.

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