Publications
Patents(專利)
US Patents
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Jui-Jen Wu, Jen-Chieh Liu, Yi-Lun Lu, Win-San Khwa, Meng-Fan Chang, “Sense amplifier circuit, memory circuit, and sensing method thereof,” U.S. Patent 12,237,009, February 25, 2025
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Meng-Fan Chang, CHIU Yen-Cheng, “Memory and operating method thereof,” U.S. Patent 12,217,795, February 4, 2025
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Win-San Khwa, Ping-Chun Wu, Tung Ying Lee, Meng-Fan Chang, “Memory system and operating method of memory system,” U.S. Patent 12,205,670, january 21, 2025
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Win-San Khwa, CHIU Yen-Cheng, Yi-Lun Lu, Jui-Jen Wu, Meng-Fan Chang, “Sense amplifier, memory device and operation method thereof,” U.S. Patent 12,165,733, December 10, 2024
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Jui-Jen Wu, Win-San Khwa, Jen-Chieh Liu, Meng-Fan Chang, “Memory device, integrated circuit device and method,” U.S. Patent 12,080,346, September 3, 2024
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Hung-Li Chiang, Jer-Fu Wang, CHEN Tzu-Chiang, Meng-Fan Chang, “Memory device, method for configuring memory cell in N-bit memory unit, and memory array,” U.S. Patent 12,057,182, August 20, 2024
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Win-San Khwa, Jui-Jen Wu, Jen-Chieh Liu, Meng-Fan Chang, “Multi-level cell data encoding,” U.S. Patent 12,057,182, August 6, 2024
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Win-San Khwa, Jui Jen Wu, Jen-Chieh Liu, Meng-Fan Chang, “Method of data encoding in non-volatile memories,” U.S. Patent 12,057,164, August 6, 2024
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Jen-Chieh Liu, Jui-Jen Wu, Win-San Khwa, Yi-Lun Lu, Meng-Fan Chang, “High-density memory cells and layouts thereof,” U.S. Patent 12,051,457, July 30, 2024
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Win-San Khwa, CHIU Yen-Cheng, Je-Min Hung, Yi-Lun Lu, Jui-Jen Wu, Meng-Fan Chang, “Memory device with low power consumption and operation method thereof,” U.S. Patent 12,040,011, July 16, 2024
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CHIU Yen-Cheng, Win-San Khwa, Meng-Fan Chang, “Memory device and operating method thereof,” U.S. Patent 12,009,051, July 9, 2024
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Win-San Khwa, Jui-Jen Wu, Jen-Chieh Liu, Meng-Fan Chang, “Method of storing data in memories,” U.S. Patent 12,009,051, June 11, 2024
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Yu-Der Chih, Meng-Fan Chang, May-Be Chen, Cheng-Xin Xue, Je-Syu Liu, “System and method applied with computing-in-memory,” U.S. Patent 12,009,029, June 11, 2024
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Meng-Fan Chang, Yen-Chi Chou, Jian-Wei Su, “Memory device and memory array structure using charge sharing for multi-bit convolutional neural network based computing-in-memory applications, and computing method thereof,” U.S. Patent 12,002,539, June 4, 2024
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Meng-Fan Chang, CHIU Yen-Cheng, “Memory and operating method thereof,” U.S. Patent 11,996,147, May 28, 2024
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Win-San Khwa, Yi-Lun Lu, Jui-Jen Wu, Meng-Fan Chang, “Shift register having low power mode,” U.S. Patent 11,990,194, May 21, 2024
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Jui-Jen Wu, Win-San Khwa, Jen-Chieh Liu, Meng-Fan Chang, “Sense amplifier circuit and method,” U.S. Patent 11,942,178, March 26, 2024
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Je-Min Hung, Win-San Khwa, Meng-Fan Chang, “Memory device and method,” U.S. Patent 11,942,185, March 26, 2024
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Jer-Fu Wang, Hung-Li Chiang, Yi-Tse Hung, CHEN Tzu-Chiang, Meng-Fan Chang, “Memory device with SRAM cells assisted by non-volatile memory cells and operation method thereof,” U.S. Patent 11,929,115, March 12, 2024
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Win-San Khwa, Jui-Jen Wu, Jen-Chieh Liu, Meng-Fan Chang, “Memory devices, circuits and methods of adjusting a sensing current for the memory device,” U.S. Patent 11,915,733, February 27, 2024
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Kerem Akarvardar, Win-San Khwa, Rawan Naous, Jin Cai, Meng-Fan Chang, Hon-Sum Philip Wong, “Memory array, memory structure and operation method of memory array,” U.S. Patent 11,901,004, February 13, 2024
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Win-San Khwa, Jui-Jen Wu, Jen-Chieh Liu, Elia Ambrosi, Xinyu Bao, Meng-Fan Chang, “Selector-based random number generator and method thereof ,” U.S. Patent 11,664,790, May 30, 2023 (NTHU)
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Fu-chun Chang, Ta-Wei Liu, Cheng-Xin Xue, Sheng-Po Huang, Yen-Hsiang Huang, Meng-Fan Chang, “Input-shaping method and input-shaping unit for group-modulated input scheme in computing-in-memory applications ,” U.S. Patent 11,621,723, April 4, 2023 (NTHU)
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Meng-Fan Chang, Pei-Jung Lu, “Memory unit with multi-bit input local computing cell for multi-bit convolutional neural network based computing-in-memory applications, memory array structure with multi-bit input local computing cell for multi-bit convolutional neural network based computing-in-memory applications and computing method thereof ,” U.S. Patent 11,507,275, September 22, 2022 (NTHU)
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Meng-Fan Chang, Han-Wen Hu, Kuang-tang Chang “Memory unit with multiply-accumulate assist scheme for multi-bit convolutional neural network based computing-in-memory applications and computing method thereof ,” U.S. Patent 11,500,613, September 15, 2022 (NTHU)
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Meng-Fan Chang, Yung-Ning Tu, Xin Si, Wei-hsing Huang, “Memory unit for multi-bit convolutional neural network based computing-in-memory applications, memory array structure for multi-bit convolutional neural network based computing-in-memory applications and computing method ,” U.S. Patent 11,495,287, September 8, 2022 (NTHU)
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Meng-Fan Chang, WANG Jing-Hong, Ta-Wei Liu, “Quantization method for partial sums of convolution neural network based on computing-in-memory hardware and system thereof ,” U.S. Patent 11,423,315, Augest 23, 2022 (NTHU)
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Meng-Fan Chang, Jian-Wei Su, Je-Min Hung, Chuan-Jia Jhang, Ping-Chun Wu, Jin-Sheng Ren, “Memory structure with input-aware maximum multiply-and-accumulate value zone prediction for computing-in-memory applications and operating method thereof ,” U.S. Patent 11,416,146, Augest 16, 2022 (NTHU)
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Cheng-Xin Xue, Hui-Yao Kao, Sheng-Po Huang, Yen-Hsiang Huang, Meng-Fan Chang, “Memory unit with asymmetric group-modulated input scheme and current-to-voltage signal stacking scheme for non-volatile computing-in-memory applications and computing method thereof ,” U.S. Patent 11,393,523, July 19, 2022 (NTHU)
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Meng-Fan Chang, Jian-Wei Su, Yen-Chi Chou, LIU Ru-Hui, “Transpose memory unit for multi-bit convolutional neural network based computing-in-memory applications, transpose memory array structure for multi-bit convolutional neural network based computing-in-memory applications and computing method thereof ,” U.S. Patent 11,392,820, July 19, 2022 (NTHU)
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Win-San Khwa, Jui-Jen Wu, Jen-Chieh Liu, Elia Ambrosi, Xinyu Bao, Meng-Fan Chang, “Selector-based random number generator and method thereof ,” U.S. Patent 11,349,462, May 31, 2022 (NTHU)
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Yen-Hsiang Huang, Sheng-Po Huang, Cheng-Xin Xue, Meng-Fan Chang, “Memory unit with multiple word lines for nonvolatile computing-in-memory applications and current calibrating method thereof ,” U.S. Patent 11,335,401, May 17, 2022 (NTHU)
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Meng-Fan Chang, Yen-Chi Chou, Jian-Wei Su, “Memory unit for multi-bit convolutional neural network based computing-in-memory applications based on charge sharing, memory array structure for multi-bit convolutional neural network based computing-in-memory applications based on charge sharing and computing method thereof ,” U.S. Patent 16,985,205, February 10, 2022 (NTHU)
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Meng-Fan Chang, Cheng-Xin Xue, Je-Syu Liu, Ting-Wei Chang, Tsung-Yuan Huang, Hui-Yao Kao, “Memory unit with adaptive clamping voltage scheme and calibration scheme for multi-level neural network based computing-in-memory applications and computing method thereof ,” U.S. Patent 11,195,090, December 7, 2021 (NTHU)
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Meng-Fan Chang, “Method and system for performing physical unclonable function generated by non-volatile memory write delay difference ,” U.S. Patent 11,057,224, July 6, 2021 (NTHU)
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Meng-Fan Chang, Kea-Tiong Tang, Chih-Cheng Hsieh, Syuan-Hao Sie “Method and system for integrating processing-in-sensor unit and in-memory computing unit ,” U.S. Patent 11,048,650, June 29, 2021 (NTHU)
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Meng-Fan Chang, Tung-Cheng Chang, Chun-Ying Lee, “Multi-bit current sense amplifier with pipeline current sampling of resistive memory array structure and sensing method thereof ,” U.S. Patent 11,049,550, March 19, 2021 (NTHU)
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Meng-Fan Chang, Wen-Zhang Lin, Li-Ya Lai, “Memory Device,” U.S. Patent 10,770,142, Sep. 8, 2020 (NTHU)
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Wei-Yu Lin, Meng-Fan Chang, “Sensing circuit with adaptive local reference generation of resistive memory and sensing method thereof,” U.S. Patent 10,748,612, Aug. 18, 2020 (NTHU)
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Meng-Fan Chang, Huan-Ting Lin, “Voltage-enhanced-feedback sense amplifier of resistive memory and operating method thereof,” U.S. Patent 10,734,039, Aug. 4, 2020 (NTHU)
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Meng-Fan Chang, Xin Si, Yung-Ning Tu, Jia-Jing Chen, “Memory cell for computing-in-memory applications, memory unit for computing-in-memory applications and computing method thereof,” U.S. Patent 10,636,481, April 28, 2020 (NTHU)
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Meng-Fan Chang, Wen-Zhang Lin, Li-Ya Lai, “Control circuit configured to terminate a set operation and a reset operation of a resistive memory cell of memory array based on the voltage variation on the data line of the resistive memory cell,” U.S. Patent 10,607,698, March 31, 2020 (NTHU)
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Meng-Fan Chang, Huan-Ting Lin, Tsung-Yuan Huang, Wei-Hao Chen, Han-Wen Hu, “Soft-verify write assist circuit of resistive memory and operating method thereof,” U.S. Patent 10,510,406, Dec. 17, 2019 (NTHU)
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Meng-Fan Chang, Wei-Hao Chen, Wei-Yu Lin, “Dynamic bit-line clamping circuit for computing-in-memory applications and clamping method thereof,” U.S. Patent 10,510,386, Dec. 17, 2019 (NTHU)
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Meng-Fan Chang, Huan-Ting Lin, Tsung-Yuan Huang, Wei-Hao Chen, Han-Wen Hu, “Reference-free multi-level sensing circuit for computing-in-memoryapplications, reference-free memory unit for computing-in-memory applications and sensing method thereof,” U.S. Patent 10,410,690, Sept. 10, 2019 (NTHU)
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Xin Si, Meng-Fan Chang, “Multi-bit computing circuit for computing-in-memory applications and computing method thereof,” U.S. Patent 10,381,071, August 13, 2019 (NTHU)
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Meng-Fan Chang, Wei-Hao Chen, “Input-pattern aware reference generation system and computing-in-memorysystem including the same”, U.S. Patent 10,340,003, July 2, 2019 (NTHU)
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Meng-Fan Chang, “Transpose accessing memory device and method”, U.S. Patent 10,262,726 , April 16, 2019 (NTHU)
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Meng-Fan Chang, Win-San Khwa, Jia-Jing Chen, “Selective bit-line sensing method and storage device utilizing the same”, U.S. Patent 10,262,725, April 16, 2019 (NTHU)
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Meng-Fan Chang, Win-San Khwa, Jia-Jing Chen, “Method and circuit for generating a reference voltage in neuromorphic system”, U.S. Patent 10,249,360, April 2, 2019 (NTHU)
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Meng-Fan Chang, Wen-Zhang Lin, Li-Ya Lai, “Control circuit configured to terminate a set operation and a reset operation of a resistive memory cell of memory array based on the voltage variation on the data line of the resistive memory cell”, U.S. Patent 10,204,681, Feb. 12, 2019 (NTHU)
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Tzu-Hsien Yang, Meng-Fan Chang, “Sensing circuit, set of pre-amplifiers, and operating method thereof”, U.S. Patent 10,192,611, Jan. 29, 2019 (NTHU)
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Tzu-Hsien Yang, Meng-Fan Chang, “Sense amplifier of resistive memory and operating method thereof”, U.S. Patent 10,186,318, Jan. 22, 2019 (NTHU)
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Tien-Fu Chen, Meng-Fan Chang, Keng-Hao Yang, “Tag memory and cache system with automating tag comparison mechanism and cache method thereof,” U.S. Patent 9,990,302, June 5, 2018 (NCTU)
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Meng-Fan Chang, Albert Lee, Chieh-Pu Lo, Chien-Chen Lin “Non-volatile latch,” U.S. Patent 9,722,584, Aug. 1, 2017 (NTHU)
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Meng-Fan Chang, Chien-Fu Chen, Hiroyuki Yamauchi, “6T static random access memory cell, array and memory thereof,” U.S. Patent 9,627,040, April 18, 2017 (NTHU)
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Albert Lee, Chien-Chen Lin, Chieh-Pu Lo, Meng-Fan Chnag, “Non-volatile static random access memory using a 7T1R cell with initialization and pulse overwrite,” U.S. Patent 9,564,209, Feb. 7, 2017 (NTHU)
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Win-San Khwa;, Tzu-Hsiang Su, Chao-I Wu, Hsiang-Pan Li, Meng-Fan Chang, “Resistance drift recovery method for MLC PCM,” U.S. Patent 9,558,823, Jan. 31, 2017 (MXIC)
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Yih-Shan Yang, Shou-Nan Hung, Chun-Hsiung Hung, Yao-Jen Kuo, Meng-Fan Chang, “Method and apparatus for determining status element total with sequentially coupled counting status circuits,” U.S. Patent 9,548,135, Jan. 17, 2017 (MXIC)
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Chien-Chen Lin, Albert Lee, Chieh-Pu Lo, Meng-Fan Chang, “Non-volatile ternary content-addressable memory with bi-directional voltage divider control and multi-step search,” U.S. Patent 9,502,114, Nov. 22, 2016 (NTHU)
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Chien-Fu Chen, Chien-Chen Lin, Meng-Fan Chang, “Ternary content-addressable memory” U.S. Patent 9,484,096, Nov. 1, 2016 (NTHU)
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Meng-Fan Chang, Tsung-Hsien Huang, Pei-Yuan Li, “Scheme for 3D voltage type TSV signal transmission,” U.S. Patent 9,312,856, April 12, 2016 (NTHU)
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Meng-Fan Chang, Ching-Hao Chuang, “Non-volatile ternary content-addressable memory with resistive memory device” U.S. Patent 9,312,006, April 12, 2016 (NTHU)
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Meng-Fan Chang, Chien-Fu Chen, Ting-Hao Chang, Hiroyuki Yamauchi, “6T static random access memory cell, array and memory thereof,” U.S. Patent 9,001,571 , April 7, 2015. (NTHU)
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Ching-Hao Chuang, Meng-Fan Chang, Shyh-Shyuan Sheu, Zhe-Hui Lin, “Memory storage circuit and method of driving memory storage circuit,” U.S. Patent 8,942,027, Jan. 27, 2015. (ITRI)
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Jui-Jen Wu, Tun-Fei Chien, Meng-Fan Chang, Yu-Der Chih, “Sensing amplifier using capacitive coupling to realize dynamic reference voltage” U.S. Patent 8,854,083, Oct. 7, 2014. (NTHU)
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Jui-Jen Wu, Meng-Fan Chang, “Sensing memory element logic states from bit line discharge rate that varies with resistance” US 8,848,419, Sept. 30, 2014. (TSMC)
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Ming-Pin Chen, Meng-Fan Chang, Wei-Cheng Wu, “Pulse type layer-ID detector for 3D-IC and method of the same,” U.S. Patent 8,829,887, Sept. 9, 2014. (NTHU)
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Ming-Pin Chen, Meng-Fan Chang, “Layer-ID detector for multilayer 3D-IC and method of the same,” U.S. Patent 8,680,909, March 25, 2014. (NTHU)
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Che-Wei Wu, Meng-Fan Chang, “Current mirror modified level shifter,” U.S. Patent 8,653,877, Feb. 18, 2014.
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Ming-Pin Chen, Meng-Fan Chang, Wei-Cheng Wu, “Discontinuous type layer-ID detector for 3D-IC and method of the same,” U.S. Patent 8,564,305, Oct. 22, 2013. (NTHU)
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Meng-Fan Chang, Yu-Fan Lin, Shin-Jang Shen, Yu-Der Chih, “Low-offset current-sense amplifier and operating method thereof,” U.S. Patent 8,497,710, July 30, 2013. (NTHU)
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Meng-Fan Chang, Lai-Fu Chen, Jui-Jen Wu, Hiroyuki Yamauchi, “Static random access memory cell,” U.S. Patent 8,462,540, June 11, 2013. (NTHU)
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Ku-Feng Lin, Meng-Fan Chang, Shyh-Shyuan Sheu, Pei-Chia Chiang, Wen-Pin Lin, Chih-He Lin, “Process variation detection apparatus and process variation detection method,” U.S. Patent 8,392,132, March 5, 2013. (ITRI)
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Meng-Fan Chang, Shin-Jang Shen, Yi-Lun Lu, “Charge pump system for low-supply voltage,” U.S. Patent 8,390,365, March 5, 2013. (NTHU)
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Che-Wei Wu, Meng-Fan Chang, Ku-Feng Lin, “Bulk-driven current-sense amplifier and operating method thereof,” U.S. Patent 8,378,716, Feb. 19, 2013. (NTHU)
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Meng-Fan Chang, Yu-Fan Lin, Shin-Jang Shen, Yu-Der Chih, “Current-sense amplifier with low-offset adjustment and method of low-offset adjustment thereof,” U.S. Patent 8,320,211, Nov. 27, 2012. (NTHU)
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Meng-Fan Chang, Shin-Jang Shen, Wan-Ying Lu, “Charge pump with low noise and high output current and voltage,” U.S. Patent 8,274,322, Sept. 25, 2012. (NTHU)
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Meng-Fan Chang, Ku-Feng Lin, Pi-Feng Chiu, “Reference current generator for resistance type memory and method thereof,” U.S. Patent 8,213,213, July 3, 2012. (NTHU)
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Meng-Fan Chang, Shin-Jang Shen, and Chia-Chi Liu, “Offset cancellation current mirror and operating method thereof,” U.S. Patent 8,169,255, May 1, 2012. (NTHU)
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Chia-Chi Liu, Shin-Jang Shen, and Meng-Fan Chang, “Current sensing amplifier and method thereof,” U.S. Patent 8,072,244, Dec. 6, 2011. (NTHU)
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Meng-Fan Chang, Chih-Wen Cheng, “Memory refresh system and operating method thereof,” U.S. Patent 8,009,498, Aug. 30, 2011. (NTHU)
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Wei-Cheng Wu, Yen-Huei Chen, Meng-Fan Chang, et al., “Differential sensing and TSV timing control scheme for 3D-IC,” U.S. Patent No. 7,969,193, June 28, 2011. (NTHU)
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Meng-Fan Chang, “Dual mode accessing signal control apparatus and dual mode timing signal generating apparatus,” U.S. Patent No. 7,839,706, Nov. 23, 2010. (NTHU)
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Meng-Fan Chang, Shu-Meng Yang and Jiunn-Way Miaw, “Single-ended sense amplifier using dynamic reference voltage and operation method thereof,” U.S. Patent No. 7,768,321 August 3, 2010. (ITRI)
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Meng-Fan Chang, “Access unit for a static random access memory,” U.S. Patent No. 7,710,815 May 4, 2010. (NTHU)
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Meng-Fan Chang, “Skew free control of a multi-block SRAM,” U.S. Patent No. 7,356,656, April 8, 2008. (TSMC)
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Meng-Fan Chang and K.-A. Wen, “Method for eliminating crosstalk in a metal programmable read only memory,” U.S. Patent No. 7289376, Oct. 30, 2007 (NCTU)
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Chang Meng Fan (Meng-Fan Chang), “Bit line tracking scheme with cell current variation and substrate noise consideration for SRAM devices”, U.S. Patent No. 6731534, May 4, 2004 (TSMC)
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Nai-Yin Sung, Tsung-Yi Wu, Meng-Fan Chang, and Hsien-Te Chen, “System and measuring access time of embedded memories,” U.S. Patent No. 6424583, July 23, 2002 (TSMC)
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Meng-Fan Chang, “Dummy memory cells for high accuracy self-timing circuits in dual-port SRAM,” U.S. Patent No. 6285604, Sept. 4, 2001 (TSMC)