公开(公告)号：US20160190287A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-30

申请号：US14607085

申请日：2015-01-28

Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.

Inventor： Chih-Kai Hsu ,  Chao-Hung Lin ,  Yu-Hsiang Hung ,  Ssu-I Fu ,  Ying-Tsung Chen ,  Shih-Hung Tsai ,  Jyh-Shyang Jenq

IPC: H01L29/66 ,  H01L21/306 ,  H01L21/3105

CPC classification number: H01L29/66795 ,  H01L21/31144 ,  H01L21/76816 ,  H01L21/76897 ,  H01L23/485 ,  H01L29/665 ,  H01L29/78

Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor device includes following steps. Firstly, a substrate having a transistor is provided, where the transistor includes a source/drain region. A dielectric layer is formed on the substrate, and a contact plug is formed in the dielectric layer to electrically connect the source/drain region. Next, a mask layer is formed on the dielectric layer, where the mask layer includes a first layer and a second layer stacked thereon. After this a slot-cut pattern is formed on the second layer of the mask layer, and a contact slot pattern is formed on the first layer of the mask layer. Finally, the second layer is removed and a contact opening is formed by using the contact slot pattern on the first layer.

Abstract translation: 形成半导体器件的方法包括以下步骤。 首先，提供具有晶体管的衬底，其中晶体管包括源极/漏极区域。 在基板上形成电介质层，并且在电介质层中形成接触插塞以电连接源极/漏极区域。 接下来，在电介质层上形成掩模层，其中掩模层包括第一层和堆叠在其上的第二层。 之后，在掩模层的第二层上形成槽切割图案，并且在掩模层的第一层上形成接触槽图案。 最后，通过使用第一层上的接触槽图案，去除第二层并形成接触开口。

公开(公告)号：US20160111448A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-21

申请号：US14519146

申请日：2014-10-21

Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.

Inventor： Chih-Kai Hsu ,  Yu-Hsiang Hung ,  Ssu-I Fu ,  Jyh-Shyang Jenq

IPC: H01L27/12 ,  H01L29/66 ,  H01L21/84 ,  H01L21/762 ,  H01L21/02 ,  H01L29/78 ,  H01L29/06

CPC classification number: H01L27/1211 ,  H01L21/76202 ,  H01L21/7624 ,  H01L21/845 ,  H01L29/0649 ,  H01L29/0653 ,  H01L29/1054 ,  H01L29/66795 ,  H01L29/785

Abstract: A method of forming a fin-shaped structure includes the following steps. A substrate having at least a fin structure thereon is provided. A liner is formed on sidewalls of the fin structure. An oxide layer is formed between the fin structure and the substrate. The fin structure is removed until a bottom layer of the fin structure is reserved, to form a recess between the liner. A buffer epitaxial layer and an epitaxial layer are sequentially formed in the recess. A top part of the liner is removed until sidewalls of the epitaxial layer are exposed. Moreover, a fin-shaped structure formed by said method is also provided.

Abstract translation: 形成翅片状结构的方法包括以下步骤。 提供了至少具有翅片结构的基板。 衬垫形成在翅片结构的侧壁上。 在翅片结构和基板之间形成氧化物层。 排除翅片结构，直到翅片结构的底层被保留，以在衬垫之间形成凹陷。 在凹部中依次形成缓冲外延层和外延层。 去除衬里的顶部，直到露出外延层的侧壁。 此外，还提供了通过所述方法形成的鳍状结构。

公开(公告)号：US09287263B1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-15

申请号：US14537840

申请日：2014-11-10

Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.

Inventor： Chih-Kai Hsu ,  Yu-Hsiang Hung ,  Ssu-I Fu ,  Jyh-Shyang Jenq

IPC: H01L29/66 ,  H01L27/092 ,  H01L21/8238 ,  H01L21/28 ,  H01L29/49

CPC classification number: H01L29/66545 ,  H01L21/28088 ,  H01L21/823842 ,  H01L27/092 ,  H01L27/0922 ,  H01L29/4966

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for forming a semiconductor device having a metal gate. The method includes firstly, a substrate is provided, and a first semiconductor device and a second semiconductor device are formed on the substrate, having a first gate trench and a second trench respectively. Next, a bottom barrier layer is formed in the first gate trench and a second trench. Afterwards, a first pull back step is performed, to remove parts of the bottom barrier layer, and a first work function metal layer is then formed in the first gate trench. Next, a second pull back step is performed, to remove parts of the first work function metal layer, wherein the topmost portion of the first work function metal layer is lower than the openings of the first gate trench and the second gate trench.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种形成具有金属栅极的半导体器件的方法。 该方法首先包括衬底，并且在衬底上形成第一半导体器件和第二半导体器件，分别具有第一栅极沟槽和第二沟槽。 接下来，在第一栅极沟槽和第二沟槽中形成底部阻挡层。 之后，执行第一回拉步骤以去除底部阻挡层的部分，然后在第一栅极沟槽中形成第一功函数金属层。 接下来，执行第二拉回步骤以去除第一功函数金属层的部分，其中第一功函数金属层的最顶部比第一栅沟槽和第二栅沟的开口低。

公开(公告)号：US12272693B2

公开(公告)日：2025-04-08

申请号：US17700475

申请日：2022-03-21

Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.

Inventor： Chun-Ya Chiu ,  Chih-Kai Hsu ,  Ssu-I Fu ,  Yu-Hsiang Lin ,  Chien-Ting Lin ,  Chia-Jung Hsu ,  Chin-Hung Chen

IPC: H01L27/092 ,  H01L21/02 ,  H01L21/3105 ,  H01L21/8238

Abstract: A method for fabricating a semiconductor device includes the steps of: providing a substrate having a high-voltage (HV) region and a low-voltage (LV) region; forming a base on the HV region and fin-shaped structures on the LV region; forming a first insulating around the fin-shaped structures; removing the base, the first insulating layer, and part of the fin-shaped structures to form a first trench in the HV region and a second trench in the LV region; forming a second insulating layer in the first trench and the second trench; and planarizing the second insulating layer to form a first shallow trench isolation (STI) on the HV region and a second STI on the LV region.

公开(公告)号：US12211751B2

公开(公告)日：2025-01-28

申请号：US18398190

申请日：2023-12-28

Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.

Inventor： Chih-Kai Hsu ,  Ssu-I Fu ,  Chun-Ya Chiu ,  Chi-Ting Wu ,  Chin-Hung Chen ,  Yu-Hsiang Lin

IPC: H01L29/06 ,  H01L21/8234 ,  H01L27/088

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a single diffusion break (SDB) structure dividing a fin-shaped structure into a first portion and a second portion, an isolation structure on the SDB structure, a first spacer adjacent to the isolation structure, a metal gate adjacent to the isolation structure, a shallow trench isolation (STI around the fin-shaped structure, and a second isolation structure on the STI. Preferably, a top surface of the first spacer is lower than a top surface of the isolation structure and a bottom surface of the first spacer is lower than a bottom surface of the metal gate.

公开(公告)号：US12074070B2

公开(公告)日：2024-08-27

申请号：US18209492

申请日：2023-06-14

Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.

Inventor： Chih-Kai Hsu ,  Ssu-I Fu ,  Chun-Ya Chiu ,  Chi-Ting Wu ,  Chin-Hung Chen ,  Yu-Hsiang Lin

IPC: H01L21/8238 ,  H01L21/8234 ,  H01L27/088 ,  H01L29/06

CPC classification number: H01L21/823481 ,  H01L21/823431 ,  H01L27/0886 ,  H01L29/0649

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a single diffusion break (SDB) structure dividing a fin-shaped structure into a first portion and a second portion, a first isolation structure on the SDB structure, a shallow trench isolation (STI) adjacent to the SDB structure, and a second isolation structure on the STI. Preferably, the first isolation structure further includes a cap layer on the SDB structure and a dielectric layer on the cap layer.

公开(公告)号：US12068309B2

公开(公告)日：2024-08-20

申请号：US17585582

申请日：2022-01-27

Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.

Inventor： Chih-Kai Hsu ,  Ssu-I Fu ,  Yu-Hsiang Lin ,  Chien-Ting Lin ,  Chia-Jung Hsu ,  Chun-Ya Chiu ,  Chin-Hung Chen

IPC: H01L27/02 ,  H01L29/06 ,  H01L29/417 ,  H01L29/66 ,  H01L29/78

CPC classification number: H01L27/0266 ,  H01L29/0653 ,  H01L29/41791 ,  H01L29/66795 ,  H01L29/7851

Abstract: A method for fabricating a semiconductor device includes first providing a substrate having a high-voltage (HV) region, a medium-voltage (MV) region, and a low-voltage (LV) region, forming a HV device on the HV region, and forming a LV device on the LV region. Preferably, the HV device includes a first base on the substrate, a first gate dielectric layer on the first base, and a first gate electrode on the first gate dielectric layer. The LV device includes a fin-shaped structure on the substrate, and a second gate electrode on the fin-shaped structure, in which a top surface of the first gate dielectric layer is lower than a top surface of the fin-shaped structure.

公开(公告)号：US20240204085A1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-20

申请号：US18105798

申请日：2023-02-03

Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.

Inventor： Chih-Wei Yang ,  Ssu-I Fu ,  Chih-Kai Hsu ,  Chun-Hsien Lin

IPC: H01L29/66 ,  H01L21/02 ,  H01L29/423 ,  H01L29/78

CPC classification number: H01L29/6681 ,  H01L21/02293 ,  H01L29/42312 ,  H01L29/785

Abstract: A method for fabricating a semiconductor device includes the steps of providing a substrate having a high-voltage (HV) region and a low-voltage (LV) region, forming a HV device on the HV region, and forming a LV device on the LV region. Preferably, the HV device includes a first gate structure on the substrate and a first epitaxial layer adjacent to the first gate structure, in which a top surface of the first epitaxial layer includes a first V-shape. The LV device includes a second gate structure on the substrate and a second epitaxial layer adjacent to the second gate structure, in which a top surface of the second epitaxial layer includes a first planar surface.

公开(公告)号：US20240194738A1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-13

申请号：US18587981

申请日：2024-02-27

Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP

Inventor： Chih-Kai Hsu ,  Ssu-I Fu ,  Yu-Hsiang Hung ,  Wei-Chi Cheng ,  Jyh-Shyang Jenq

IPC: H01L29/08 ,  H01L21/8238 ,  H01L27/092 ,  H01L29/423 ,  H01L29/66 ,  H01L29/78

CPC classification number: H01L29/0847 ,  H01L21/823821 ,  H01L27/0924 ,  H01L29/42356 ,  H01L29/42368 ,  H01L29/66545 ,  H01L29/66636 ,  H01L29/66795 ,  H01L29/78 ,  H01L29/7833 ,  H01L29/7848 ,  H01L29/785 ,  H01L29/665

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a gate structure on a substrate, a spacer around the gate structure, and a buffer layer adjacent to the gate structure. Preferably, the buffer layer includes a crescent moon shape and the buffer layer includes an inner curve, an outer curve, and a planar surface connecting the inner curve and an outer curve along a top surface of the substrate, in which the planar surface directly contacts the outer curve on an outer sidewall of the spacer.

公开(公告)号：US20230327003A1

公开(公告)日：2023-10-12

申请号：US18206097

申请日：2023-06-06

Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.

Inventor： Chin-Hung Chen ,  Ssu-I Fu ,  Chih-Kai Hsu ,  Chia-Jung Hsu ,  Yu-Hsiang Lin

IPC: H01L27/088 ,  H01L29/66 ,  H01L29/78 ,  H01L27/06 ,  H01L21/033 ,  H01L21/84 ,  H01L21/308 ,  H01L21/8234

CPC classification number: H01L29/66795 ,  H01L21/0337 ,  H01L21/3086 ,  H01L21/823431 ,  H01L21/845 ,  H01L27/0605 ,  H01L27/0886 ,  H01L29/6681 ,  H01L29/7851 ,  H01L29/7856 ,  H01L27/1211

Abstract: A method for fabricating semiconductor device includes: forming a first semiconductor layer and an insulating layer on a substrate; removing the insulating layer and the first semiconductor layer to form openings; forming a second semiconductor layer in the openings; and patterning the second semiconductor layer, the insulating layer, and the first semiconductor layer to form fin-shaped structures.