Fremont, CA, United States of America

Yixiong Yang

This inventor holds 70 USPTO granted patents and 36 published patent applications and 1 EPO patent, primarily in Semiconductor Structures. Top assignee: Applied Materials, Inc.. Active years: 2017-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Yixiong Yang. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/yixiong-yang

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 70 

% Patents Active = 100.0

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 6.9

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 45(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 22(Dec 10, 2025)


Location History:

  • San Jose, CA (US) (2017 - 2024)
  • Santa Clara, CA (US) (2019 - 2024)
  • Fremont, CA (US) (2020 - 2024)

Company Filing History:


Years Active: 2017-2026

Loading Chart...
Loading Chart...
Areas of Expertise:
Semiconductor
V-NAND
Dipole Regions
Metal Contacts
Plasma Tuning
Gapfill Performance
High-K Metal Gates
Atomic Layer Deposition
Thermal Process Chamber
MOSFET Engineering
Film Properties
Hydrogen Barrier
70 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Yixiong Yang: A Pioneer in Semiconductor Innovation

Introduction

Yixiong Yang, based in Fremont, California, is a distinguished inventor with an impressive portfolio of 47 patents. His contributions to the field of semiconductor technology demonstrate creativity and innovation, particularly in the design and engineering of gate structures for advanced transistors.

Latest Patents

Among Yixiong's most recent patents are significant advancements in MOSFET gate engineering utilizing dipole films. One patent details a metal gate stack structure that includes a high-κ metal oxide layer, featuring a dipole region enriched with niobium (Nb). This innovative approach enhances the performance of metal oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs) by optimizing the interfacial layer. Another noteworthy patent focuses on threshold voltage modulation for gate-all-around FET architecture. This method incorporates a dipole metal layer that alters the properties of the high-κ gate dielectric layer, effectively improving semiconductor device functionality.

Career Highlights

Yixiong Yang is currently employed at Applied Materials, Inc., a leading provider of equipment, services, and software for the semiconductor industry. His role involves pioneering research and development of semiconductor technologies that push the boundaries of performance and efficiency.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Yixiong has collaborated with talented individuals such as Srinivas Gandikota and Jacqueline S. Wrench. These partnerships have allowed for the exchange of innovative ideas and techniques, further contributing to the advancements in semiconductor technology.

Conclusion

Yixiong Yang's extensive patent portfolio and significant contributions to semiconductor innovations underline his position as a leading inventor in the industry. His work continues to shape the future of electronic devices, making a profound impact on technology and engineering.

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]
Loading…