Patents by Inventor Hyeong Keun Kim

Hyeong Keun Kim 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).

  • Patent number: 11927881
    Abstract: A pellicle for extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography is based on yttrium carbide and used in a EUV lithography process. The pellicle for EUV lithography includes a pellicle layer that has a core layer containing yttrium carbide. The yttrium carbide is YCx in which the atomic percentage of carbon is within a range of 25% to 45%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Korea Electronics Technology Institute
    Inventors: Hyeong Keun Kim, Seul Gi Kim, Hyun Mi Kim, Jin Woo Cho, Ki Hun Seong
  • Patent number: 11789359
    Abstract: This application relates to a method for manufacturing a pellicle for extreme ultraviolet lithography. In one aspect, the method includes forming a support layer of a silicon nitride material on a silicon substrate, and forming a core layer of a graphene material on the support layer. The method may also include forming a graphene defect healing layer on the core layer by selectively forming a material of MeOxNy (Me is one of Si, Al, Ti, Zr, and Hf, x+y=2) at a grain boundary of the core layer in an atomic layer deposition process using heat in order to heal defects generated in graphene forming the core layer without additional damage to the graphene. The method may further include a capping layer on the graphene defect healing layer, wherein a central portion of the silicon substrate under the support layer is removed to form an opening partially exposing the support layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: KOREA ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Hyeong Keun Kim, Hyun Mi Kim, Jin Woo Cho, Seul Gi Kim, Jun Hyeok Jeon
  • Publication number: 20230125229
    Abstract: A pellicle for extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography is based on yttrium carbide and used in a EUV lithography process. The pellicle for EUV lithography includes a pellicle layer that has a core layer containing yttrium carbide. The yttrium carbide is YCX (0.25<x<0.45).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2021
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Inventors: Hyeong Keun KIM, Seul Gi KIM, Hyun Mi KIM, Jin Woo CHO, Ki Hun SEONG
  • Publication number: 20220334464
    Abstract: This application relates to a pellicle for extreme ultraviolet lithography used in a lithography process using extreme ultraviolet rays. In one aspect, the pellicle includes a pellicle layer formed of an M-? material in which M is combined with ?. Here, M is one of Si, Zr, Mo, Ru, Y, W, Ti, Ir, or Nb, and a is at least two of B, N, C, O, or F.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2022
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Inventors: Hyeong Keun KIM, Seul Gi KIM, Hyun Mi KIM, Jin Woo CHO, Ki Hun SEONG
  • Publication number: 20220326600
    Abstract: This application relates to a pellicle for extreme ultraviolet lithography containing amorphous carbon and a manufacturing method thereof. In one aspect, the pellicle includes a substrate having an opening formed in a central portion, a support layer formed on the substrate to cover the opening, and a pellicle layer formed on the support layer and containing amorphous carbon. The pellicle layer may include a core layer formed on the support layer, and a capping layer formed on the core layer and may further include a buffer layer. At least one of the core layer, the capping layer, or the buffer layer may be an amorphous carbon layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2022
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Inventors: Hyeong Keun KIM, Seul Gi KIM, Hyun Mi KIM, Jin Woo CHO, Hye Young KIM
  • Publication number: 20220326601
    Abstract: This application relates to a pellicle for extreme ultraviolet lithography based on yttrium (Y) and used in a lithography process using extreme ultraviolet rays. In one aspect, the pellicle includes a pellicle layer including a core layer formed of an yttrium-based material expressed as Y-M (M is one of B, Si, O, or F).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2022
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Inventors: Hyeong Keun KIM, Seul Gi KIM, Hyun Mi KIM, Jin Woo CHO, Ki Hun SEONG
  • Publication number: 20220326602
    Abstract: This application relates to a pellicle for extreme ultraviolet lithography and a manufacturing method thereof using the low-temperature direct growth method of multilayer graphene. In one aspect, the method includes forming an etch stopper on a substrate, forming a seed layer on the etch stopper, the seed layer including at least one of amorphous boron, BN, BCN, B4C, or Me-X (Me is at least one of Si, Ti, Mo, or Zr, and X is at least one of B, C, or N). The method may also include forming a metal catalyst layer on the seed layer; forming an amorphous carbon layer on the metal catalyst layer, and directly growing multilayer graphene on the seed layer through interlayer exchange between the metal catalyst layer and the amorphous carbon layer by performing a low-temperature heat treatment at 450° C. to 600° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2022
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Inventors: Hyeong Keun KIM, Seul Gi KIM, Hyun Mi KIM, Jin Woo CHO, Hye Young KIM
  • Publication number: 20220326603
    Abstract: A pellicle for extreme ultraviolet lithography containing molybdenum carbide is disclosed. The pellicle includes a substrate having an opening formed in a central portion, and a pellicle layer formed on the substrate to cover the opening and including a molybdenum carbide containing layer that contains molybdenum carbide expressed as MoC1-x (0<x<1). The pellicle layer includes a core layer formed on the substrate to cover the opening, and the core layer may be the molybdenum carbide containing layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2022
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Inventors: Hyeong Keun KIM, Seul Gi KIM, Hyun Mi KIM, Jin Woo CHO, Yong Kyung KIM
  • Patent number: 11392049
    Abstract: A pellicle for extreme ultraviolet lithography has an extreme ultraviolet transmittance of 90% or more and also has thermal stability, mechanical stability, and chemical durability. The pellicle includes a support layer and a pellicle layer. The support layer has an opening formed in a central portion thereof. The pellicle layer is formed on the support layer to cover the opening and includes ZrBx (2<x<16).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: Korea Electronics Technology Institute
    Inventors: Hyeong Keun Kim, Hyun Mi Kim, Jin Woo Cho, Seul Gi Kim, Ki Hun Seong
  • Publication number: 20220171278
    Abstract: This application relates to a method for manufacturing a pellicle for extreme ultraviolet lithography. In one aspect, the method includes forming a support layer of a silicon nitride material on a silicon substrate, and forming a core layer of a graphene material on the support layer. The method may also include forming a graphene defect healing layer on the core layer by selectively forming a material of MeOxNy (Me is one of Si, Al, Ti, Zr, and Hf, x+y=2) at a grain boundary of the core layer in an atomic layer deposition process using heat in order to heal defects generated in graphene forming the core layer without additional damage to the graphene. The method may further include a capping layer on the graphene defect healing layer, wherein a central portion of the silicon substrate under the support layer is removed to form an opening partially exposing the support layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2021
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventors: Hyeong Keun KIM, Hyun Mi KIM, Jin Woo CHO, Seul Gi KIM, Jun Hyeok JEON
  • Publication number: 20220146928
    Abstract: This application relates to a method for direct growth of multilayer graphene used as a core layer of a pellicle for extreme ultraviolet lithography. This application also relates to a method for manufacturing the pellicle for extreme ultraviolet lithography by using the multilayer graphene direct growth method. The multilayer graphene direct growth method may include forming few-layer graphene on a silicon nitride substrate, forming a metal catalyst layer on the few-layer graphene, and forming an amorphous carbon layer on the metal catalyst layer. The method may also include directly growing multilayer graphene from the few-layer graphene used as a seed layer by interlayer exchange between the metal catalyst layer and the amorphous carbon layer through heat treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2021
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Inventors: Hyeong Keun KIM, Seul Gi KIM, Hyun Mi KIM, Hye Young KIM
  • Publication number: 20220146949
    Abstract: A pellicle for extreme ultraviolet lithography has an extreme ultraviolet transmittance of 90% or more and also has thermal stability, mechanical stability, and chemical durability. The pellicle includes a support layer and a pellicle layer. The support layer has an opening formed in a central portion thereof. The pellicle layer is formed on the support layer to cover the opening and includes ZrBx (2<x<16).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2021
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Inventors: Hyeong Keun KIM, Hyun Mi KIM, Jin Woo CHO, Seul Gi KIM, Ki Hun SEONG
  • Patent number: 11097950
    Abstract: A graphene fabrication method which can obtain graphene of high quality and good characteristics by adjusting a size and a shape of a domain of graphene is provided. The method for fabricating graphene according to the present disclosure includes: a graphene pattern forming step of forming a graphene forming pattern on a graphene growth substrate; and a graphene forming step of forming a graphene layer on the graphene growth substrate having the graphene forming pattern formed thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: Korea Electronics Technology Institute
    Inventor: Hyeong Keun Kim
  • Patent number: 10947113
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a manufacturing method of a graphene fiber, a graphene fiber manufactured by the same method, and use thereof. The graphene fiber formed by using graphenes of linear pattern can be applied to various fields such as an electric wire and coaxial cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: GRAPHENE SQUARE INC.
    Inventors: Byung Hee Hong, Keun Soo Kim, Hyeong Keun Kim, Su Kang Bae
  • Patent number: 10886501
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for forming a graphene protective film having gas and moisture barrier properties, to a graphene protective film formed by the method, and to the use thereof. A single-layer or multilayer graphene protective film can be used as a material for a barrier coating or bags, and improves the gas and moisture barrier properties of a variety of devices in a wide array of industrial fields to thereby maintain the electrical characteristics of devices over a long period of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: Graphene Square, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonghyun Ahn, Byung Hee Hong, Youngbin Lee, Hyeong Keun Kim, Su Kang Bae
  • Patent number: 10808321
    Abstract: A graphene roll-to-roll coating apparatus and a graphene roll-to-roll coating method are provided on the basis of a continuous process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Graphene Square Inc.
    Inventors: Byung Hee Hong, Young Jin Kim, Jaeboong Choi, Hyeong Keun Kim, Junmo Kang, Su Kang Bae
  • Publication number: 20190322532
    Abstract: A graphene fabrication method which can obtain graphene of high quality and good characteristics by adjusting a size and a shape of a domain of graphene is provided. The method for fabricating graphene according to the present disclosure includes: a graphene pattern forming step of forming a graphene forming pattern on a graphene growth substrate; and a graphene forming step of forming a graphene layer on the graphene growth substrate having the graphene forming pattern formed thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2017
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Applicant: Korea Electronics Technology Institute
    Inventor: Hyeong Keun KIM
  • Patent number: 10266948
    Abstract: A graphene roll-to-roll coating apparatus and a graphene roll-to-roll coating method are provided on the basis of a continuous process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: Graphene Square Inc.
    Inventors: Byung Hee Hong, Young Jin Kim, Jaeboong Choi, Hyeong Keun Kim, Junmo Kang, Su Kang Bae
  • Publication number: 20180209044
    Abstract: A graphene roll-to-roll coating apparatus and a graphene roll-to-roll coating method are provided on the basis of a continuous process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2018
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventors: Byung Hee Hong, Young Jin Kim, Jaeboong Choi, Hyeong Keun Kim, Junmo Kang, Su Kang Bae
  • Patent number: 9784912
    Abstract: The invention relates to an optic fiber having a core in which carbon nano-structures are formed at a predetermined locus, a fiber optic chemical sensor using the optic fiber, and a method of forming the carbon nano-structure layer in the core of the optic fiber. The invention utilizes gas refractive index and the adsorption sensitivity of particles on the surface of the carbon nano-structure layer, and uses the carbon nano-structure layer in the core of the optic fiber as a sensor for particles of gas, liquid and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: Research & Business Foundation Sungkyunkwan University
    Inventors: Tae-sung Kim, Atul Kulkarni, Jaeboong Choi, Hyeong Keun Kim, Young Jin Kim, Byung Hee Hong