公开(公告)号：US09490342B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-08

申请号：US13161591

申请日：2011-06-16

Applicant: Chien-Ming Lai ,  Yi-Wen Chen ,  Zhi-Cheng Lee ,  Tong-Jyun Huang ,  Che-Hua Hsu ,  Kun-Hsien Lin ,  Tzung-Ying Lee ,  Chi-Mao Hsu ,  Hsin-Fu Huang ,  Chin-Fu Lin

Inventor： Chien-Ming Lai ,  Yi-Wen Chen ,  Zhi-Cheng Lee ,  Tong-Jyun Huang ,  Che-Hua Hsu ,  Kun-Hsien Lin ,  Tzung-Ying Lee ,  Chi-Mao Hsu ,  Hsin-Fu Huang ,  Chin-Fu Lin

IPC: H01L21/3205 ,  H01L29/66 ,  H01L21/8238 ,  H01L21/28 ,  H01L21/3213 ,  H01L29/423 ,  H01L29/49 ,  H01L29/51 ,  H01L29/78

CPC classification number: H01L29/6659 ,  H01L21/28088 ,  H01L21/32134 ,  H01L21/823842 ,  H01L29/42376 ,  H01L29/4966 ,  H01L29/513 ,  H01L29/517 ,  H01L29/518 ,  H01L29/66545 ,  H01L29/7833

Abstract: A method for fabricating a semiconductor device includes the following steps. Firstly, a dummy gate structure having a dummy gate electrode layer is provided. Then, the dummy gate electrode layer is removed to form an opening in the dummy gate structure, thereby exposing an underlying layer beneath the dummy gate electrode layer. Then, an ammonium hydroxide treatment process is performed to treat the dummy gate structure. Afterwards, a metal material is filled into the opening.

Abstract translation: 一种制造半导体器件的方法包括以下步骤。 首先，提供具有伪栅极电极层的虚拟栅极结构。 然后，去除虚拟栅极电极层，以在虚拟栅极结构中形成开口，从而暴露在伪栅极电极层下面的下面的层。 然后，进行氢氧化铵处理处理以处理伪栅极结构。 之后，将金属材料填充到开口中。

公开(公告)号：US09184100B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-10

申请号：US13206533

申请日：2011-08-10

Applicant: Teng-Chun Tsai ,  Chun-Yuan Wu ,  Chih-Chien Liu ,  Chin-Cheng Chien ,  Chin-Fu Lin

Inventor： Teng-Chun Tsai ,  Chun-Yuan Wu ,  Chih-Chien Liu ,  Chin-Cheng Chien ,  Chin-Fu Lin

IPC: H01L27/092 ,  H01L21/84 ,  H01L21/8238 ,  H01L27/12 ,  H01L29/10

CPC classification number: H01L21/845 ,  H01L21/823821 ,  H01L27/0924 ,  H01L27/1211 ,  H01L29/1054 ,  H01L29/165

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate, at least a first fin structure, at least a second fin structure, a first gate, a second gate, a first source/drain region and a second source/drain region. The semiconductor substrate has at least a first active region to dispose the first fin structure and at least a second active region to dispose the second fin structure. The first/second fin structure partially overlapped by the first/second gate has a first/second stress, and the first stress and the second stress are different from each other. The first/second source/drain region is disposed in the first/second fin structure at two sides of the first/second gate.

Abstract translation: 半导体器件包括半导体衬底，至少第一鳍结构，至少第二鳍结构，第一栅极，第二栅极，第一源极/漏极区域和第二源极/漏极区域。 半导体衬底至少具有第一有源区以配置第一鳍结构和至少第二有源区以配置第二鳍结构。 与第一/第二栅极部分重叠的第一/第二鳍结构具有第一/第二应力，第一应力和第二应力彼此不同。 第一/第二源极/漏极区域设置在第一/第二栅极的两侧的第一/第二鳍结构中。

公开(公告)号：US09048254B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-02

申请号：US12629064

申请日：2009-12-02

Applicant: Yi-Wei Chen ,  Nien-Ting Ho ,  Chien-Chung Huang ,  Chin-Fu Lin

Inventor： Yi-Wei Chen ,  Nien-Ting Ho ,  Chien-Chung Huang ,  Chin-Fu Lin

IPC: H01L29/66 ,  H01L21/28 ,  H01L29/423 ,  H01L29/49 ,  H01L29/78

CPC classification number: H01L29/4983 ,  H01L21/2633 ,  H01L21/28026 ,  H01L21/28114 ,  H01L29/401 ,  H01L29/42372 ,  H01L29/42376 ,  H01L29/495 ,  H01L29/6653 ,  H01L29/66545 ,  H01L29/6656 ,  H01L29/66583 ,  H01L29/7833

Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor structure having a metal gate. Firstly, a semiconductor substrate is provided. Subsequently, at least a gate structure is formed on the semiconductor substrate. Afterwards, a spacer structure is formed to surround the gate structure. Then, an interlayer dielectric is formed. Afterwards, a planarization process is performed for the interlayer dielectric. Then, a portion of the sacrificial layer is removed to form an initial etching depth, such that an opening is formed to expose a portion of the spacer structure. The portion of the spacer structure exposed to the opening is removed so as to broaden the opening. Afterwards, remove the sacrificial layer completely via the opening. Finally, a gate conductive layer is formed to fill the opening.

Abstract translation: 一种形成具有金属栅极的半导体结构的方法。 首先，提供半导体衬底。 随后，至少在半导体衬底上形成栅极结构。 之后，形成围绕栅结构的间隔结构。 然后，形成层间电介质。 之后，对层间电介质进行平面化处理。 然后，去除牺牲层的一部分以形成初始蚀刻深度，使得形成开口以露出间隔物结构的一部分。 暴露于开口的间隔结构的部分被去除以扩大开口。 之后，通过开口完全除去牺牲层。 最后，形成栅极导电层以填充开口。

公开(公告)号：US08822336B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-02

申请号：US13161849

申请日：2011-06-16

Applicant: Teng-Chun Tsai ,  Chun-Yuan Wu ,  Chin-Fu Lin ,  Chih-Chien Liu ,  Chin-Cheng Chien

Inventor： Teng-Chun Tsai ,  Chun-Yuan Wu ,  Chin-Fu Lin ,  Chih-Chien Liu ,  Chin-Cheng Chien

IPC: H01L21/283

CPC classification number: H01L21/76898 ,  H01L21/76883

Abstract: A through-silicon via forming method includes the following steps. Firstly, a semiconductor substrate is provided. Then, a through-silicon via conductor is formed in the semiconductor substrate, and a topside of the through-silicon via conductor is allowed to be at the same level as a surface of the semiconductor substrate. Afterwards, a portion of the through-silicon via conductor is removed, and the topside of the through-silicon via conductor is allowed to be at a level lower than the surface of the semiconductor substrate, so that a recess is formed over the through-silicon via conductor.

Abstract translation: 通硅通孔形成方法包括以下步骤。 首先，提供半导体衬底。 然后，在半导体衬底中形成贯通硅通孔导体，并且使贯通硅通孔导体的上侧与半导体衬底的表面处于相同的水平。 然后，去除一部分通硅导通导体，使贯通硅通孔导体的顶面位于比半导体衬底的表面低的水平面上， 硅通孔导体。

公开(公告)号：US08691681B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-08

申请号：US13343690

申请日：2012-01-04

Applicant: Chi-Mao Hsu ,  Hsin-Fu Huang ,  Chin-Fu Lin ,  Min-Chuan Tsai ,  Wei-Yu Chen ,  Chien-Hao Chen

Inventor： Chi-Mao Hsu ,  Hsin-Fu Huang ,  Chin-Fu Lin ,  Min-Chuan Tsai ,  Wei-Yu Chen ,  Chien-Hao Chen

IPC: H01L21/3205 ,  H01L21/4763 ,  H01L29/76

CPC classification number: H01L21/28026 ,  H01L21/28079 ,  H01L21/28088 ,  H01L21/823842 ,  H01L29/401 ,  H01L29/49 ,  H01L29/66545 ,  H01L29/7833 ,  H01L29/7843

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of forming a semiconductor device having a metal gate. A substrate is provided and a gate dielectric and a work function metal layer are formed thereon, wherein the work function metal layer is on the gate dielectric layer. Then, a top barrier layer is formed on the work function metal layer. The step of forming the top barrier layer includes increasing a concentration of a boundary protection material in the top barrier layer. Lastly, a metal layer is formed on the top barrier layer. The present invention further provides a semiconductor device having a metal gate.

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。 提供基板，并且在其上形成栅极电介质和功函数金属层，其中功函数金属层在栅极电介质层上。 然后，在功函数金属层上形成顶部阻挡层。 形成顶部阻挡层的步骤包括增加顶部阻挡层中边界保护材料的浓度。 最后，在顶部阻挡层上形成金属层。 本发明还提供一种具有金属栅极的半导体器件。

公开(公告)号：US20130334690A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-19

申请号：US13495009

申请日：2012-06-13

Applicant: Min-Chuan Tsai ,  Hsin-Fu Huang ,  Chi-Mao Hsu ,  Chin-Fu Lin ,  Chien-Hao Chen ,  Wei-Yu Chen ,  Chi-Yuan Sun ,  Ya-Hsueh Hsieh ,  Tsun-Min Cheng

Inventor： Min-Chuan Tsai ,  Hsin-Fu Huang ,  Chi-Mao Hsu ,  Chin-Fu Lin ,  Chien-Hao Chen ,  Wei-Yu Chen ,  Chi-Yuan Sun ,  Ya-Hsueh Hsieh ,  Tsun-Min Cheng

IPC: H01L23/52 ,  H01L21/768

CPC classification number: H01L29/4966 ,  H01L21/28088 ,  H01L21/823842 ,  H01L21/823857 ,  H01L29/4958 ,  H01L29/512 ,  H01L29/517 ,  H01L29/66545 ,  H01L29/78 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a work function metal layer, a (work function) metal oxide layer and a main electrode. The work function metal layer is located on a substrate. The (work function) metal oxide layer is located on the work function metal layer. The main electrode is located on the (work function) metal oxide layer. Moreover a semiconductor process forming said semiconductor structure is also provided.

Abstract translation: 半导体结构包括功函数金属层，（功函数）金属氧化物层和主电极。 功函数金属层位于基板上。 （功函数）金属氧化物层位于功函数金属层上。 主电极位于（功函数）金属氧化物层上。 此外，还提供了形成所述半导体结构的半导体工艺。

公开(公告)号：US20130320537A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-05

申请号：US13483074

申请日：2012-05-30

Applicant: Jia-Jia Chen ,  Chi-Mao Hsu ,  Tsun-Min Cheng ,  Chun-Ling Lin ,  Huei-Ru Tsai ,  Ching-Wei Hsu ,  Chin-Fu Lin ,  Hsin-Yu Chen

Inventor： Jia-Jia Chen ,  Chi-Mao Hsu ,  Tsun-Min Cheng ,  Chun-Ling Lin ,  Huei-Ru Tsai ,  Ching-Wei Hsu ,  Chin-Fu Lin ,  Hsin-Yu Chen

IPC: H01L23/48 ,  H01L21/768

CPC classification number: H01L21/76847 ,  H01L21/76898 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A through silicon via structure is located in a recess of a substrate. The through silicon via structure includes a barrier layer, a buffer layer and a conductive layer. The barrier layer covers a surface of the recess. The buffer layer covers the barrier layer. The conductive layer is located on the buffer layer and fills the recess, wherein the contact surface between the conductive layer and the buffer layer is smoother than the contact surface between the buffer layer and the barrier layer. Moreover, a through silicon via process forming said through silicon via structure is also provided.

Abstract translation: 硅通孔结构位于衬底的凹槽中。 贯通硅通孔结构包括阻挡层，缓冲层和导电层。 阻挡层覆盖凹部的表面。 缓冲层覆盖阻挡层。 导电层位于缓冲层上并填充凹槽，其中导电层和缓冲层之间的接触表面比缓冲层和阻挡层之间的接触表面更平滑。 此外，还提供了形成所述贯穿硅通孔结构的通硅通孔工艺。

公开(公告)号：US08481425B2

公开(公告)日：2013-07-09

申请号：US13108969

申请日：2011-05-16

Applicant: Yen-Liang Lu ,  Chun-Ling Lin ,  Chi-Mao Hsu ,  Chin-Fu Lin ,  Chun-Hung Chen ,  Tsun-Min Cheng ,  Meng-Hong Tsai

Inventor： Yen-Liang Lu ,  Chun-Ling Lin ,  Chi-Mao Hsu ,  Chin-Fu Lin ,  Chun-Hung Chen ,  Tsun-Min Cheng ,  Meng-Hong Tsai

IPC: H01L21/44

CPC classification number: H01L21/76898 ,  H01L21/76828 ,  H01L21/76831

Abstract: A method for fabricating through-silicon via structure is disclosed. The method includes the steps of: providing a semiconductor substrate; forming a through-silicon via in the semiconductor substrate; covering a liner in the through-silicon via; performing a baking process on the liner; forming a barrier layer on the liner; and forming a through-silicon via electrode in the through-silicon via.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种制造硅通孔结构的方法。 该方法包括以下步骤：提供半导体衬底; 在半导体衬底中形成穿硅通孔; 覆盖穿通硅通孔内的衬垫; 在衬垫上进行烘烤过程; 在衬垫上形成阻挡层; 以及在所述贯通硅通孔中形成贯通硅通孔电极。

公开(公告)号：US20130078778A1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-28

申请号：US13243485

申请日：2011-09-23

Applicant: Chin-Cheng Chien ,  Chun-Yuan Wu ,  Chih-Chien Liu ,  Chin-Fu Lin ,  Teng-Chun Tsai

Inventor： Chin-Cheng Chien ,  Chun-Yuan Wu ,  Chih-Chien Liu ,  Chin-Fu Lin ,  Teng-Chun Tsai

IPC: H01L21/336

CPC classification number: H01L29/66795

Abstract: A semiconductor process is described as follows. A plurality of dummy patterns is formed on a substrate. A mask material layer is conformally formed on the substrate, so as to cover the dummy patterns. The mask material layer has an etching rate different from that of the dummy patterns. A portion of the mask material layer is removed, so as to form a mask layer on respective sidewalls of each dummy pattern. An upper surface of the mask layer and an upper surface of each dummy pattern are substantially coplanar. The dummy patterns are removed. A portion of the substrate is removed using the mask layer as a mask, so as to form a plurality of fin structures and a plurality of trenches alternately arranged in the substrate. The mask layer is removed.

Abstract translation: 半导体工艺描述如下。 在基板上形成多个虚设图案。 在基板上共形形成掩模材料层，以覆盖虚设图案。 掩模材料层具有与虚拟图案不同的蚀刻速率。 除去掩模材料层的一部分，以便在每个虚设图案的各个侧壁上形成掩模层。 掩模层的上表面和每个虚拟图案的上表面基本上共面。 虚拟图案被去除。 使用掩模层作为掩模去除衬底的一部分，以便形成多个翅片结构和交替布置在衬底中的多个沟槽。 去除掩模层。

公开(公告)号：US20130056827A1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-07

申请号：US13224344

申请日：2011-09-02

Applicant: Shih-Hung Tsai ,  Chien-Ting Lin ,  Chin-Cheng Chien ,  Chin-Fu Lin ,  Chih-Chien Liu ,  Teng-Chun Tsai ,  Chun-Yuan Wu

Inventor： Shih-Hung Tsai ,  Chien-Ting Lin ,  Chin-Cheng Chien ,  Chin-Fu Lin ,  Chih-Chien Liu ,  Teng-Chun Tsai ,  Chun-Yuan Wu

IPC: H01L21/84 ,  H01L27/12 ,  H01L21/336 ,  H01L29/78

CPC classification number: H01L29/785 ,  H01L29/66795

Abstract: A non-planar semiconductor structure includes a substrate, at least two fin-shaped structures, at least an isolation structure, and a plurality of epitaxial layers. The fin-shaped structures are located on the substrate. The isolation structure is located between the fin-shaped structures, and the isolation structure has a nitrogen-containing layer. The epitaxial layers respectively cover a part of the fin-shaped structures and are located on the nitrogen-containing layer. A non-planar semiconductor process is also provided for forming the semiconductor structure.

Abstract translation: 非平面半导体结构包括衬底，至少两个鳍状结构，至少一个隔离结构和多个外延层。 鳍状结构位于基底上。 隔离结构位于鳍状结构之间，隔离结构具有含氮层。 外延层分别覆盖了鳍状结构的一部分并且位于含氮层上。 还提供了用于形成半导体结构的非平面半导体工艺。