公开(公告)号：US20170162449A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-08

申请号：US15434067

申请日：2017-02-16

Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.

Inventor： Ching-Wen Hung ,  Wei-Cyuan Lo ,  Ming-Jui Chen ,  Chia-Lin Lu ,  Jia-Rong Wu ,  Yi-Hui Lee ,  Ying-Cheng Liu ,  Yi-Kuan Wu ,  Chih-Sen Huang ,  Yi-Wei Chen ,  Tan-Ya Yin ,  Chia-Wei Huang ,  Shu-Ru Wang ,  Yung-Feng Cheng

IPC: H01L21/8238 ,  H01L27/11 ,  H01L23/535 ,  H01L21/768 ,  H01L27/092

CPC classification number: H01L21/823871 ,  H01L21/31144 ,  H01L21/76802 ,  H01L21/76805 ,  H01L21/76877 ,  H01L21/76895 ,  H01L21/76897 ,  H01L21/823431 ,  H01L21/823475 ,  H01L21/823821 ,  H01L23/485 ,  H01L23/535 ,  H01L27/0922 ,  H01L27/1104 ,  H01L27/1108 ,  H01L29/7851 ,  H01L29/7853

Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor structure is provided. A substrate having a memory region is provided. A plurality of fin structures are provided and each fin structure stretching along a first direction. A plurality of gate structures are formed, and each gate structure stretches along a second direction. Next, a dielectric layer is formed on the gate structures. A first patterned mask layer is formed, wherein the first patterned mask layer has a plurality of first trenches stretching along the second direction. A second patterned mask layer on the first patterned mask layer, wherein the second patterned mask layer comprises a plurality of first patterns stretching along the first direction. Subsequently, the dielectric layer is patterned by using the first patterned mask layer and the second patterned mask layer as a mask to form a plurality of contact vias. The contact holes are filled with a conductive layer.

公开(公告)号：US20170018302A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-19

申请号：US14822911

申请日：2015-08-11

Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.

Inventor： Tan-Ya Yin ,  Ming-Jui Chen ,  Chia-Wei Huang ,  Yu-Cheng Tung ,  Chin-Sheng Yang

IPC: G11C11/412 ,  H01L27/02 ,  H01L27/11

CPC classification number: G11C11/417 ,  G11C11/412 ,  H01L23/5226 ,  H01L23/528 ,  H01L27/0207 ,  H01L27/1104

Abstract: A static random access memory unit structure and layout structure includes two pull-up transistors, two pull-down transistors, two slot contact plugs, and two metal-zero interconnects. Each metal-zero interconnect is disposed on each slot contact plug and a gate of each pull-up transistor, in which, each slot contact plug crosses a drain of each pull-down transistor and a drain of each pull-up transistor and extends to cross an end of each metal-zero interconnect. A gap between the slot contact plugs is smaller than a gap between the metal-zero interconnects.

Abstract translation: 静态随机存取存储器单元结构和布局结构包括两个上拉晶体管，两个下拉晶体管，两个槽接触插头和两个金属零互连。 每个金属零互连设置在每个槽接触插头和每个上拉晶体管的栅极上，每个槽接触插塞跨越每个下拉晶体管的漏极和每个上拉晶体管的漏极延伸到 跨越每个金属零互连的一端。 槽接触插塞之间的间隙小于金属零互连之间的间隙。

公开(公告)号：US09208276B1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-08

申请号：US14822907

申请日：2015-08-11

Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.

Inventor： Po-Chao Tsao ,  Shih-Fang Hong ,  Chia-Wei Huang ,  Ming-Jui Chen ,  Shih-Fang Tzou ,  Ming-Te Wei

IPC: G06F17/50 ,  G03F1/36

CPC classification number: G06F17/5068 ,  G03F1/144 ,  G03F1/36

Abstract: A method of generating a layout pattern including a FinFET structure layout includes the following processes. First, a layout pattern, which includes a sub-pattern having pitches in simple integer ratios, is provided to a computer system. The sub-pattern is then classified into a first sub-pattern and a second sub-pattern. Afterwards, first stripe patterns and at least one second stripe pattern are generated. The longitudinal edges of the first stripe patterns are aligned with the longitudinal edges of the first sub-pattern and the first stripe patterns have equal spacings and widths. The positions of the second stripe patterns correspond to the positions of the blank pattern, and spacings or widths of the second stripe patterns are different from the spacings or widths of the first stripe patterns. Finally, the first stripe patterns and the second stripe pattern are outputted to a photomask.

Abstract translation: 生成包括FinFET结构布局的布局图案的方法包括以下处理。 首先，将包括具有简单整数比例的间距的子图案的布局图案提供给计算机系统。 然后将子图案分类为第一子图案和第二子图案。 之后，产生第一条纹图案和至少一个第二条纹图案。 第一条形图案的纵向边缘与第一子图案的纵向边缘对准，并且第一条纹图案具有相等的间距和宽度。 第二条纹图案的位置对应于空白图案的位置，第二条纹图案的间距或宽度不同于第一条纹图案的间距或宽度。 最后，将第一条纹图案和第二条纹图案输出到光掩模。

公开(公告)号：US20140241027A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-28

申请号：US13776589

申请日：2013-02-25

Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.

Inventor： Ching-Wen Hung ,  Po-Chao Tsao ,  Shu-Ru Wang ,  Chia-Wei Huang ,  Chieh-Te Chen ,  Feng-Yi Chang ,  Chih-Sen Huang

IPC: G11C11/412

CPC classification number: G11C11/412 ,  H01L27/0207 ,  H01L27/1104

Abstract: A static random access memory unit cell layout structure is disclosed, in which a slot contact is disposed on one active area and another one across from the one. A static random access memory unit cell structure and a method of fabricating the same are also disclosed, in which, a slot contact is disposed on drains of a pull-up transistor and a pull-down transistor, and a metal-zero interconnect is disposed on the slot contact and a gate line of another pull-up transistor. Accordingly, there is not an intersection of vertical and horizontal metal-zero interconnects, and there is no place suffering from twice etching. Leakage junction due to stitch recess can be avoided.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种静态随机存取存储器单元布局结构，其中，槽触点设置在一个有源区上，另一个位于一个有源区上。 还公开了一种静态随机存取存储单元单元结构及其制造方法，其中，在上拉晶体管和下拉晶体管的漏极上设置一个槽触点，并且设置金属零互连 在槽触点和另一个上拉晶体管的栅极线上。 因此，没有垂直和水平的金属零互连，没有两次蚀刻的地方。 可以避免缝合凹陷引起的泄漏接头。

公开(公告)号：US08782572B1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-15

申请号：US13802587

申请日：2013-03-13

Applicant: United Microelectronics Corp.

Inventor： Sheng-Yuan Huang ,  Chia-Wei Huang ,  Ming-Jui Chen

IPC: G06F17/50

CPC classification number: G03F1/36 ,  G03F1/70

Abstract: A method of optical proximity correction (OPC) includes the following steps. First, a layout pattern is provided to a computer system. Subsequently, the layout pattern is classified into a first sub-layout pattern and a second sub-layout pattern. Then, an OPC calculation based on a first OPC model is performed on the first sub-layout pattern so as to form a corrected first sub-layout pattern and an OPC calculation based on a second OPC model is performed on the second sub-layout pattern so as to form a corrected second sub-layout pattern. Afterward, the corrected first sub-layout pattern and the corrected second sub-layout pattern are output from the computer system into a photomask.

Abstract translation: 光学邻近校正（OPC）的方法包括以下步骤。 首先，向计算机系统提供布局图案。 随后，将布局图案分为第一子布局图案和第二子布局图案。 然后，对第一子布局图案执行基于第一OPC模型的OPC计算，以形成校正的第一子布局图案，并且对第二子布局图案执行基于第二OPC模型的OPC计算 以形成校正的第二子布局图案。 之后，将校正的第一子布局图案和校正的第二子布局图案从计算机系统输出到光掩模中。

公开(公告)号：US12278265B2

公开(公告)日：2025-04-15

申请号：US18206617

申请日：2023-06-07

Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.

Inventor： Chien-Heng Liu ,  Chia-Wei Huang ,  Hsin-Jen Yu ,  Yung-Feng Cheng ,  Ming-Jui Chen

IPC: H01L29/66 ,  H01L21/762 ,  H01L29/06 ,  H01L29/78

Abstract: A method for fabricating minimal fin length includes the steps of first forming a fin-shaped structure extending along a first direction on a substrate, forming a first single-diffusion break (SDB) trench and a second SDB trench extending along a second direction to divide the fin-shaped structure into a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion, and then performing a fin-cut process to remove the first portion and the third portion.

公开(公告)号：US11715759B2

公开(公告)日：2023-08-01

申请号：US17118630

申请日：2020-12-11

Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.

Inventor： Chien-Heng Liu ,  Chia-Wei Huang ,  Hsin-Jen Yu ,  Yung-Feng Cheng ,  Ming-Jui Chen

IPC: H01L29/06 ,  H01L29/66 ,  H01L29/78 ,  H01L21/762

CPC classification number: H01L29/0649 ,  H01L21/76224 ,  H01L29/66795 ,  H01L29/7851

Abstract: A method for fabricating minimal fin length includes the steps of first forming a fin-shaped structure extending along a first direction on a substrate, forming a first single-diffusion break (SDB) trench and a second SDB trench extending along a second direction to divide the fin-shaped structure into a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion, and then performing a fin-cut process to remove the first portion and the third portion.

公开(公告)号：US10153034B2

公开(公告)日：2018-12-11

申请号：US15448599

申请日：2017-03-03

Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.

Inventor： Tan-Ya Yin ,  Ming-Jui Chen ,  Chia-Wei Huang ,  Yu-Cheng Tung ,  Chin-Sheng Yang

IPC: H01L23/522 ,  H01L23/528 ,  H01L27/02 ,  H01L27/11 ,  G11C11/417 ,  G11C11/412

Abstract: A static random access memory unit structure and layout structure includes two pull-up transistors, two pull-down transistors, two slot contact plugs, and two metal-zero interconnects. Each metal-zero interconnect is disposed on each slot contact plug and a gate of each pull-up transistor, in which, each slot contact plug crosses a drain of each pull-down transistor and a drain of each pull-up transistor and extends to cross an end of each metal-zero interconnect. A gap between the slot contact plugs is smaller than a gap between the metal-zero interconnects.

公开(公告)号：US10109720B1

公开(公告)日：2018-10-23

申请号：US15618141

申请日：2017-06-09

Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.

Inventor： Tan-Ya Yin ,  Chia-Wei Huang

IPC: H01L29/768 ,  H01L29/80 ,  H01L21/8238 ,  H01L21/336 ,  H01L29/66 ,  H01L29/78 ,  H01L29/423 ,  H01L29/06 ,  H01L21/308

CPC classification number: H01L29/66545 ,  H01L21/3085 ,  H01L29/0692 ,  H01L29/4238 ,  H01L29/66795 ,  H01L29/785

Abstract: A semiconductor device and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The semiconductor device includes a substrate, a patterned conductive layer and an epitaxial layer. The substrate includes a first fin structure and a second fin structure respectively protruding from a top surface of the substrate, and the second fin structure has a recess. The patterned conductive layer is disposed on the substrate and covers a first end of the first fin structure. The epitaxial layer is disposed in the recess. The first end of the first fin structure and a second end of the epitaxial layer face a first direction.

公开(公告)号：US09859170B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-02

申请号：US15434067

申请日：2017-02-16

Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.

Inventor： Ching-Wen Hung ,  Wei-Cyuan Lo ,  Ming-Jui Chen ,  Chia-Lin Lu ,  Jia-Rong Wu ,  Yi-Hui Lee ,  Ying-Cheng Liu ,  Yi-Kuan Wu ,  Chih-Sen Huang ,  Yi-Wei Chen ,  Tan-Ya Yin ,  Chia-Wei Huang ,  Shu-Ru Wang ,  Yung-Feng Cheng

IPC: H01L21/8238 ,  H01L21/768 ,  H01L27/11 ,  H01L23/535 ,  H01L27/092 ,  H01L29/78

CPC classification number: H01L21/823871 ,  H01L21/31144 ,  H01L21/76802 ,  H01L21/76805 ,  H01L21/76877 ,  H01L21/76895 ,  H01L21/76897 ,  H01L21/823431 ,  H01L21/823475 ,  H01L21/823821 ,  H01L23/485 ,  H01L23/535 ,  H01L27/0922 ,  H01L27/1104 ,  H01L27/1108 ,  H01L29/7851 ,  H01L29/7853

Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor structure is provided. A substrate having a memory region is provided. A plurality of fin structures are provided and each fin structure stretching along a first direction. A plurality of gate structures are formed, and each gate structure stretches along a second direction. Next, a dielectric layer is formed on the gate structures. A first patterned mask layer is formed, wherein the first patterned mask layer has a plurality of first trenches stretching along the second direction. A second patterned mask layer on the first patterned mask layer, wherein the second patterned mask layer comprises a plurality of first patterns stretching along the first direction. Subsequently, the dielectric layer is patterned by using the first patterned mask layer and the second patterned mask layer as a mask to form a plurality of contact vias. The contact holes are filled with a conductive layer.