Patents by Inventor Chia-Ching Lee

Chia-Ching Lee has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20190307960
    Abstract: An automatic jet injector for administering tissue is provided with a housing including a grip and a pushbutton; a syringe positioning device on a top of the housing and including an intermediate support and a rear pushing board having a lower through hole and a threaded hole under the through hole; a power source in the housing and including a power supply configured to supply power to the power source by pressing the pushbutton; a fastening member in the housing and being adjacent to a rear end of the housing; a positioning member being adjacent to the power source; a reciprocating screw having a front end operatively connected to the power source and a rear end fastened in the fastening member; a rod having a front end fastened in the positioning member and a rear end fastened in the fastening member; and a control device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2019
    Publication date: October 10, 2019
    Inventors: Chia-Ching Lee, Ming Hsiang Cheng
  • Publication number: 20190259861
    Abstract: A method includes forming a dummy gate structure over a semiconductor fin, forming a dielectric layer on opposing sides of the dummy gate structure, and removing the dummy gate structure to form a recess in the dielectric layer. The method further includes forming a gate dielectric layer and at least one conductive layer successively over sidewalls and a bottom of the recess, and treating the gate dielectric layer and the at least one conductive layer with a chemical containing fluoride (F).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2019
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Inventors: Shih-Hang Chiu, Chung-Chiang Wu, Chia-Ching Lee, Da-Yuan Lee, Ching-Hwanq Su
  • Publication number: 20190259853
    Abstract: Gate structures and methods of forming the gate structures are described. In some embodiments, a method includes forming source/drain regions in a substrate, and forming a gate structure between the source/drain regions. The gate structure includes a gate dielectric layer over the substrate, a work function tuning layer over the gate dielectric layer, a metal-containing compound over the work function tuning layer, and a metal over the metal-containing compound, wherein the metal-containing compound comprises the metal as an element of the compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2019
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Inventors: Chung-Chiang Wu, Chia-Ching Lee, Da-Yuan Lee, Hsueh Wen Tsau
  • Patent number: 10283619
    Abstract: Gate structures and methods of forming the gate structures are described. In some embodiments, a method includes forming source/drain regions in a substrate, and forming a gate structure between the source/drain regions. The gate structure includes a gate dielectric layer over the substrate, a work function tuning layer over the gate dielectric layer, a metal-containing compound over the work function tuning layer, and a metal over the metal-containing compound, wherein the metal-containing compound comprises the metal as an element of the compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chung-Chiang Wu, Chia-Ching Lee, Da-Yuan Lee, Hsueh Wen Tsau
  • Patent number: 10276690
    Abstract: A method includes forming a dummy gate structure over a semiconductor fin, forming a dielectric layer on opposing sides of the dummy gate structure, and removing the dummy gate structure to form a recess in the dielectric layer. The method further includes forming a gate dielectric layer and at least one conductive layer successively over sidewalls and a bottom of the recess, and treating the gate dielectric layer and the at least one conductive layer with a chemical containing fluoride (F).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Shih-Hang Chiu, Chung-Chiang Wu, Chia-Ching Lee, Da-Yuan Lee, Ching-Hwanq Su
  • Patent number: 10256311
    Abstract: A fin field effect transistor (FinFET) is provided. The FinFET includes a first gate having top and bottom portions of different widths, the top portion of the first gate being disposed above the bottom portion of the first gate. The FinFET also includes a second gate having top and bottom portions of different widths, the top portion of the second gate being disposed above the bottom portion of the second gate. A first inter-layer dielectric layer is disposed between the first gate and the second gate in an interposed manner. The first inter-layer dielectric layer has a thickness equal to a height of the bottom portions of the first and second gates. A second inter-layer dielectric layer is patterned over the first inter-layer dielectric layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited
    Inventors: Hsueh-Wen Tsau, Chia-Ching Lee, Mrunal A. Khaderbad, Da-Yuan Lee
  • Publication number: 20190067279
    Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor device includes forming a plurality of fins on a substrate, forming a polysilicon gate structure, and replacing the polysilicon gate structure with a metal gate structure. Replacing the polysilicon gate structure includes depositing a work function metal layer over the plurality of fins, forming a metal oxide layer over the work function metal layer, and depositing a first metal layer over the metal oxide layer. A first portion of the metal oxide layer is formed within an area between adjacent fins from among the plurality of fins. An example benefit includes reduced diffusion of unwanted and/or detrimental elements from the first metal layer into its underlying layers and consequently, the reduction of the negative impact of these unwanted and/or detrimental elements on the semiconductor device performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2018
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hsueh Wen TSAU, Chia-Ching LEE, Chung-Chiang WU, Da-Yuan LEE
  • Publication number: 20190035916
    Abstract: A method includes forming a dummy gate structure over a semiconductor fin, forming a dielectric layer on opposing sides of the dummy gate structure, and removing the dummy gate structure to form a recess in the dielectric layer. The method further includes forming a gate dielectric layer and at least one conductive layer successively over sidewalls and a bottom of the recess, and treating the gate dielectric layer and the at least one conductive layer with a chemical containing fluoride (F).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2017
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Inventors: Shih-Hang Chiu, Chung-Chiang Wu, Chia-Ching Lee, Da-Yuan Lee, Ching-Hwanq Su
  • Patent number: 10170417
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a substrate, a dielectric layer, a metal layer, and a tungsten layer. The dielectric layer is on the substrate and has a recess feature therein. The metal layer is in the recess feature. The metal layer has an oxygen content less than about 0.1 atomic percent. The tungsten layer is in the recess feature and in contact with the metal layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chung-Chiang Wu, Chia-Ching Lee, Hsueh-Wen Tsau, Chun-Yuan Chou, Cheng-Yen Tsai, Da-Yuan Lee, Ming-Hsing Tsai
  • Publication number: 20180350950
    Abstract: A semiconductor device and method of manufacturing are provided. In an embodiment a first nucleation layer is formed within an opening for a gate-last process. The first nucleation layer is treated in order to remove undesired oxygen by exposing the first nucleation layer to a precursor that reacts with the oxygen to form a gas. A second nucleation layer is then formed, and a remainder of the opening is filled with a bulk conductive material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Yu-Sheng Wang, Chi-Cheng Hung, Chia-Ching Lee, Ching-Hwanq Su
  • Patent number: 10128237
    Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor device includes forming a plurality of fins on a substrate, forming a polysilicon gate structure, and replacing the polysilicon gate structure with a metal gate structure. Replacing the polysilicon gate structure includes depositing a work function metal layer over the plurality of fins, forming a metal oxide layer over the work function metal layer, and depositing a first metal layer over the metal oxide layer. A first portion of the metal oxide layer is formed within an area between adjacent fins from among the plurality of fins. An example benefit includes reduced diffusion of unwanted and/or detrimental elements from the first metal layer into its underlying layers and consequently, the reduction of the negative impact of these unwanted and/or detrimental elements on the semiconductor device performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hsueh Wen Tsau, Chia-Ching Lee, Chung-Chiang Wu, Da-Yuan Lee
  • Publication number: 20180308944
    Abstract: One or more semiconductor devices are provided. The semiconductor device comprises a gate body, a conductive prelayer over the gate body, at least one inhibitor film over the conductive prelayer and a conductive layer over the at least one inhibitor film, where the conductive layer is tapered so as to have a top portion width that is greater than the bottom portion width. One or more methods of forming a semiconductor device are also provided, where an etching process is performed to form a tapered opening such that the tapered conductive layer is formed in the tapered opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventors: Mrunal A. KHADERBAD, Hsueh Wen TSAU, Chia-Ching LEE, Da-Yuan LEE, Hsiao-Kuan WEI, Chih-Chang HUNG, Huicheng CHANG, Weng CHANG
  • Patent number: 10014382
    Abstract: One or more semiconductor devices are provided. The semiconductor device comprises a gate body, a conductive prelayer over the gate body, at least one inhibitor film over the conductive prelayer and a conductive layer over the at least one inhibitor film, where the conductive layer is tapered so as to have a top portion width that is greater than the bottom portion width. One or more methods of forming a semiconductor device are also provided, where an etching process is performed to form a tapered opening such that the tapered conductive layer is formed in the tapered opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited
    Inventors: Mrunal A. Khaderbad, Hsueh Wen Tsau, Chia-Ching Lee, Da-Yuan Lee, Hsiao-Kuan Wei, Chih-Chang Hung, Huicheng Chang, Weng Chang
  • Publication number: 20180175201
    Abstract: A method includes forming a first semiconductor fin protruding from a substrate and forming a gate stack over the first semiconductor fin. Forming the gate stack includes depositing a gate dielectric layer over the first semiconductor fin, depositing a first seed layer over the gate dielectric layer, depositing a second seed layer over the first seed layer, wherein the second seed layer has a different structure than the first seed layer, and depositing a conductive layer over the second seed layer, wherein the first seed layer, the second seed layer, and the conductive layer include the same conductive material. The method also includes forming source and drain regions adjacent the gate stack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Yu-Sheng Wang, Chi-Cheng Hung, Chia-Ching Lee, Chung-Chiang Wu, Ching-Hwanq Su
  • Patent number: 9991362
    Abstract: In a method of manufacturing a tungsten layer by an atomic layer deposition, a seed layer on an underlying layer is formed on a substrate by supplying a boron containing gas and a dilute gas, and a tungsten layer is formed on the seed layer by supplying a tungsten containing gas. A flow ratio of a flow amount of the boron containing gas to a total flow amount of the boron containing gas and the dilute gas is in a range from 1/21 to 1/4.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yu-Sheng Wang, Chi-Cheng Hung, Chia-Ching Lee, Chung-Chiang Wu
  • Publication number: 20180151694
    Abstract: A semiconductor device and method of manufacturing are provided. In an embodiment a first nucleation layer is formed within an opening for a gate-last process. The first nucleation layer is treated in order to remove undesired oxygen by exposing the first nucleation layer to a precursor that reacts with the oxygen to form a gas. A second nucleation layer is then formed, and a remainder of the opening is filled with a bulk conductive material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2017
    Publication date: May 31, 2018
    Inventors: Yu-Sheng Wang, Chi-Cheng Hung, Chia-Ching Lee, Ching-Hwanq Su
  • Publication number: 20180145151
    Abstract: Gate structures and methods of forming the gate structures are described. In some embodiments, a method includes forming source/drain regions in a substrate, and forming a gate structure between the source/drain regions. The gate structure includes a gate dielectric layer over the substrate, a work function tuning layer over the gate dielectric layer, a metal-containing compound over the work function tuning layer, and a metal over the metal-containing compound, wherein the metal-containing compound comprises the metal as an element of the compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2018
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventors: Chung-Chiang Wu, Chia-Ching Lee, Da-Yuan Lee, Hsueh Wen Tsau
  • Publication number: 20180097084
    Abstract: In a method of manufacturing a tungsten layer by an atomic layer deposition, a seed layer on an underlying layer is formed on a substrate by supplying a boron containing gas and a dilute gas, and a tungsten layer is formed on the seed layer by supplying a tungsten containing gas. A flow ratio of a flow amount of the boron containing gas to a total flow amount of the boron containing gas and the dilute gas is in a range from 1/21 to 1/4.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Inventors: Yu-Sheng WANG, Chi-Cheng HUNG, Chia-Ching LEE, Chung-Chiang WU
  • Patent number: 9935173
    Abstract: Structures and formation methods of a semiconductor device structure are provided. A method for forming a semiconductor device structure includes patterning a semiconductor substrate to form a fin structure. The method also includes forming a sacrificial material over the fin structure. The method further includes forming spacer elements adjoining sidewalls of the sacrificial material. Furthermore, the method includes removing the sacrificial material so that a trench is formed between the spacer elements. The method also includes forming a gate dielectric layer in the trench. The method further includes forming a work function layer in the trench to cover the gate dielectric layer. In addition, the method includes depositing a tungsten bulk layer with a precursor to fill the trench. The precursor includes a tungsten-containing material that is substantially free of fluoride.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chung-Chiang Wu, Chia-Ching Lee, Hsueh-Wen Tsau, Chun-Yuan Chou, Ching-Hwanq Su
  • Publication number: 20180090431
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a substrate, a dielectric layer, a metal layer, and a tungsten layer. The dielectric layer is on the substrate and has a recess feature therein. The metal layer is in the recess feature. The metal layer has an oxygen content less than about 0.1 atomic percent. The tungsten layer is in the recess feature and in contact with the metal layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2017
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chung-Chiang WU, Chia-Ching LEE, Hsueh-Wen TSAU, Chun-Yuan CHOU, Cheng-Yen TSAI, Da-Yuan LEE, Ming-Hsing TSAI