公开(公告)号：US10290723B2

公开(公告)日：2019-05-14

申请号：US15981913

申请日：2018-05-17

Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.

Inventor： Chun-Tsen Lu ,  Chien-Ming Lai ,  Lu-Sheng Chou ,  Ya-Huei Tsai ,  Ching-Hsiang Chiu ,  Yu-Tung Hsiao ,  Chen-Ming Huang ,  Kun-Ju Li ,  Yu-Ping Wang

IPC: H01L29/51 ,  H01L29/66 ,  H01L29/423 ,  H01L29/49 ,  C22C32/00 ,  H01L21/28 ,  B32B1/00 ,  B32B18/00

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate and a gate structure on the substrate, in which the gate structure includes a high-k dielectric layer on the substrate and a bottom barrier metal (BBM) layer on the high-k dielectric layer. Preferably, the BBM layer includes a top portion, a middle portion, and a bottom portion, the middle portion being a nitrogen rich portion, the top portion and the bottom portion being titanium rich portions, and the top portion, the middle portion, and the bottom portion are of same material composition.

公开(公告)号：US20180269308A1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-20

申请号：US15981913

申请日：2018-05-17

Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.

Inventor： Chun-Tsen Lu ,  Chien-Ming Lai ,  Lu-Sheng Chou ,  Ya-Huei Tsai ,  Ching-Hsiang Chiu ,  Yu-Tung Hsiao ,  Chen-Ming Huang ,  Kun-Ju Li ,  Yu-Ping Wang

IPC: H01L29/66 ,  H01L21/28 ,  B32B1/00 ,  H01L29/49 ,  H01L29/51 ,  C22C32/00 ,  H01L29/423

CPC classification number: H01L29/66545 ,  B32B1/00 ,  B32B18/00 ,  C22C32/0068 ,  H01L21/28088 ,  H01L29/4238 ,  H01L29/4966 ,  H01L29/511

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate and a gate structure on the substrate, in which the gate structure includes a high-k dielectric layer on the substrate and a bottom barrier metal (BBM) layer on the high-k dielectric layer. Preferably, the BBM layer includes a top portion, a middle portion, and a bottom portion, the middle portion being a nitrogen rich portion, the top portion and the bottom portion being titanium rich portions, and the top portion, the middle portion, and the bottom portion are of same material composition.

公开(公告)号：US20180033891A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-01

申请号：US15253908

申请日：2016-09-01

Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.

Inventor： XIAODONG PU ,  Shao-Hui Wu ,  HAI BIAO YAO ,  Qinggang Xing ,  Chien-Ming Lai ,  Jun Zhu ,  Yu-Cheng Tung ,  ZHIBIAO ZHOU

IPC: H01L29/786 ,  H01L29/417

CPC classification number: H01L29/7869 ,  H01L27/1225 ,  H01L27/1248 ,  H01L29/41725 ,  H01L29/41733 ,  H01L29/42384 ,  H01L29/78648

Abstract: An oxide semiconductor device includes an oxide semiconductor transistor and a protection wall. The protection wall extends in a vertical direction and surrounds the oxide semiconductor transistor. The oxide semiconductor transistor includes a first oxide semiconductor layer, and a bottom surface of the protection wall is lower than the first oxide semiconductor layer in the vertical direction. In the oxide semiconductor device of the present invention, the protection wall is used to surround the oxide semiconductor transistor for improving the ability of blocking environment substances from entering the oxide semiconductor transistor. The electrical stability and product reliability of the oxide semiconductor device are enhanced accordingly.

公开(公告)号：US20160104786A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-14

申请号：US14543914

申请日：2014-11-18

Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.

Inventor： Chih-Wei Yang ,  Yu-Feng Liu ,  Jian-Cun Ke ,  Chia-Fu Hsu ,  En-Chiuan Liou ,  Ssu-I Fu ,  Chi-Mao Hsu ,  Nien-Ting Ho ,  Yu-Ru Yang ,  Yu-Ping Wang ,  Chien-Ming Lai ,  Yi-Wen Chen ,  Yu-Ting Tseng ,  Ya-Huei Tsai ,  Chien-Chung Huang ,  Tsung-Yin Hsieh ,  Hung-Yi Wu

IPC: H01L29/49 ,  H01L27/092 ,  H01L21/28 ,  H01L21/321 ,  H01L27/088 ,  H01L21/8234

CPC classification number: H01L29/4966 ,  H01L21/28088 ,  H01L21/321 ,  H01L21/823431 ,  H01L21/82345 ,  H01L27/088 ,  H01L29/517 ,  H01L29/66545

Abstract: A method for fabricating semiconductor device is disclosed. The method includes the steps of: providing a substrate having an interlayer dielectric (ILD) layer thereon; forming a first recess, a second recess, and a third recess in the ILD layer; forming a material layer on the ILD layer and in the first recess, the second recess, and the third recess; performing a first treatment on the material layer in the first recess; and performing a second treatment on the material layer in the first recess and second recess.

Abstract translation: 公开了半导体器件的制造方法。 该方法包括以下步骤：提供其上具有层间电介质（ILD）层的衬底; 在ILD层中形成第一凹槽，第二凹槽和第三凹槽; 在所述ILD层和所述第一凹部，所述第二凹部和所述第三凹部中形成材料层; 对所述第一凹部中的所述材料层进行第一处理; 以及对所述第一凹部和所述第二凹部中的所述材料层进行第二处理。

公开(公告)号：US20150076623A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-19

申请号：US14025833

申请日：2013-09-13

Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.

Inventor： Shih-Fang Tzou ,  Chien-Ming Lai ,  Yi-Wen Chen ,  Hung-Yi Wu ,  Tong-Jyun Huang ,  Chien-Ting Lin ,  Chun-Hsien Lin

IPC: H01L29/49 ,  H01L29/423 ,  H01L29/66 ,  H01L21/8238

CPC classification number: H01L29/4966 ,  H01L21/823842 ,  H01L21/823864 ,  H01L29/42364 ,  H01L29/66545

Abstract: A method for fabricating metal gate transistor is disclosed. The method includes the steps of: providing a substrate having a NMOS region and a PMOS region; forming a dummy gate on each of the NMOS region and the PMOS region respectively; removing the dummy gates from each of the NMOS region and the PMOS region; forming a n-type work function layer on the NMOS region and the PMOS region; removing the n-type work function layer in the PMOS region; forming a p-type work function layer on the NMOS region and the PMOS region; and depositing a low resistance metal layer on the p-type work function layer of the NMOS region and the PMOS region.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于制造金属栅极晶体管的方法。 该方法包括以下步骤：提供具有NMOS区和PMOS区的衬底; 在NMOS区域和PMOS区域分别形成虚拟栅极; 从所述NMOS区域和所述PMOS区域中的每一个去除所述伪栅极; 在NMOS区域和PMOS区域上形成n型功函数层; 去除PMOS区域中的n型功函数层; 在NMOS区域和PMOS区域上形成p型功函数层; 以及在NMOS区域和PMOS区域的p型功函数层上沉积低电阻金属层。

公开(公告)号：US11929335B2

公开(公告)日：2024-03-12

申请号：US17382325

申请日：2021-07-21

Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.

Inventor： Chien-Ming Lai

IPC: H01L23/00

CPC classification number: H01L24/08 ,  H01L24/05 ,  H01L24/80 ,  H01L2224/05016 ,  H01L2224/05147 ,  H01L2224/08145 ,  H01L2224/80895 ,  H01L2224/80896 ,  H01L2924/01029 ,  H01L2924/05042 ,  H01L2924/05442 ,  H01L2924/351

Abstract: A semiconductor structure for wafer level bonding includes a bonding dielectric layer disposed on a substrate and a bonding pad disposed in the bonding dielectric layer. The bonding pad includes a top surface exposed from the bonding dielectric layer, a bottom surface opposite to the top surface, and a sidewall between the top surface and the bottom surface. A bottom angle between the bottom surface and sidewall of the bonding pad is smaller than 90 degrees.

公开(公告)号：US20230178657A1

公开(公告)日：2023-06-08

申请号：US18103505

申请日：2023-01-31

Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.

Inventor： Chien-Ming Lai ,  Yen-Chen Chen ,  Jen-Po Huang ,  Sheng-Yao Huang ,  Hui-Ling Chen ,  Qinggang Xing ,  Ding-Lung Chen ,  Li Li Ding ,  Yao-Hung Liu

IPC: H01L29/786 ,  H01L29/66 ,  H01L29/51 ,  H01L29/423 ,  H01L29/49 ,  H01L29/10

CPC classification number: H01L29/7869 ,  H01L29/66742 ,  H01L29/51 ,  H01L29/4236 ,  H01L29/4966 ,  H01L29/1037

Abstract: An oxide semiconductor field effect transistor (OSFET) includes a first insulating layer, a source, a drain, a U-shaped channel layer and a metal gate. The first insulating layer is disposed on a substrate. The source and the drain are disposed in the first insulating layer. The U-shaped channel layer is sandwiched by the source and the drain. The metal gate is disposed on the U-shaped channel layer, wherein the U-shaped channel layer includes at least an oxide semiconductor layer. The present invention also provides a method for forming said oxide semiconductor field effect transistor.

公开(公告)号：US20210126131A1

公开(公告)日：2021-04-29

申请号：US17140114

申请日：2021-01-03

Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.

Inventor： Chien-Ming Lai ,  Yen-Chen Chen ,  Jen-Po Huang ,  Sheng-Yao Huang ,  Hui-Ling Chen ,  Qinggang Xing ,  Ding-Lung Chen ,  Li Li Ding ,  Yao-Hung Liu

IPC: H01L29/786 ,  H01L29/66 ,  H01L29/51 ,  H01L29/423 ,  H01L29/49 ,  H01L29/10

Abstract: An oxide semiconductor field effect transistor (OSFET) includes a first insulating layer, a source, a drain, a U-shaped channel layer and a metal gate. The first insulating layer is disposed on a substrate. The source and the drain are disposed in the first insulating layer. The U-shaped channel layer is sandwiched by the source and the drain. The metal gate is disposed on the U-shaped channel layer, wherein the U-shaped channel layer includes at least an oxide semiconductor layer. The present invention also provides a method for forming said oxide semiconductor field effect transistor.

公开(公告)号：US10008581B2

公开(公告)日：2018-06-26

申请号：US14840041

申请日：2015-08-30

Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.

Inventor： Chun-Tsen Lu ,  Chien-Ming Lai ,  Lu-Sheng Chou ,  Ya-Huei Tsai ,  Ching-Hsiang Chiu ,  Yu-Tung Hsiao ,  Chen-Ming Huang ,  Kun-Ju Li ,  Yu-Ping Wang

IPC: H01L23/48 ,  H01L23/52 ,  H01L29/40 ,  H01L29/66 ,  H01L29/423 ,  H01L29/49 ,  C22C32/00 ,  H01L29/51 ,  H01L21/28 ,  B32B1/00

CPC classification number: H01L29/66545 ,  B32B1/00 ,  B32B18/00 ,  C22C32/0068 ,  H01L21/28088 ,  H01L29/4238 ,  H01L29/4966 ,  H01L29/511

Abstract: A semiconductor device is disclosed. The semiconductor device includes a substrate and a gate structure on the substrate. The gate structure includes a high-k dielectric layer on the substrate and a bottom barrier metal (BBM) layer on the high-k dielectric layer. Preferably, the BBM layer includes a top portion, a middle portion, and a bottom portion, in which the top portion being a nitrogen rich portion, and the middle portion and the bottom portion being titanium rich portions.

公开(公告)号：US09825144B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-21

申请号：US15644850

申请日：2017-07-10

Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.

Inventor： Shih-Fang Tzou ,  Chien-Ming Lai ,  Yi-Wen Chen ,  Hung-Yi Wu ,  Tong-Jyun Huang ,  Chien-Ting Lin ,  Chun-Hsien Lin

IPC: H01L29/76 ,  H01L29/49 ,  H01L29/66 ,  H01L21/8238 ,  H01L29/423

CPC classification number: H01L29/4966 ,  H01L21/823842 ,  H01L21/823864 ,  H01L29/42364 ,  H01L29/66545

Abstract: A metal gate transistor includes a substrate, a metal gate on the substrate, and a source/drain region in the substrate adjacent to the metal gate. The metal gate includes a high-k dielectric layer, a bottom barrier metal (BBM) layer comprising TiSiN on the high-k dielectric layer, a TiN layer on the BBM layer, a TiAl layer between the BBM layer and the TiN layer, and a low resistance metal layer on the TiN layer.