Patents by Inventor Po-Hsiung Leu
Po-Hsiung Leu 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).
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Patent number: 10867787Abstract: A plasma processing system and a method for controlling a plasma in semiconductor fabrication are provided. The system includes a remote plasma module configured to generate a plasma. The system further includes a compound mixing member configured to receive the plasma. The system also includes a processing chamber configured to receive the plasma from the compound mixing member for processing. In addition, the system includes a detection module configured to monitor the plasma in the compound mixing member.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2019Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Cheng-Tsung Wu, Po-Hsiung Leu, Ding-I Liu, Si-Wen Liao, Hsiang-Sheng Kung
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Patent number: 10864530Abstract: A coating apparatus for forming a coating film over a substrate includes a spin chuck for holding and rotating the substrate, a central coating nozzle over a central portion of the substrate, a plurality of first coating nozzles surrounding the central coating nozzle and spaced apart from the central coating nozzle by substantially a same first distance, and a plurality of second coating nozzles surrounding the central coating nozzle and spaced apart from the central coating nozzle by substantially a same second distance, wherein the second distance is greater than the first distance.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2017Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Lan-Hai Wang, Yong-Hung Yang, Ding-I Liu, Si-Wen Liao, Po-Hsiung Leu, Mao-Cheng Lin
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Patent number: 10867838Abstract: A method includes a patterned hard mask layer formed over a substrate. The substrate is etched using the patterned hard mask layer to form a trench therein but leaving at least one elongated portion of the substrate inside the trench. A first isolation layer is formed over the patterned hard mask layer. The first isolation layer fills the trench and covers the at least one elongated portion of the substrate. A portion of the first isolation layer is removed to expose the at least one elongated portion of the substrate. The at least one elongated portion of the substrate is thereafter removed to form a first opening. A second isolation layer is formed over the first opening, the patterned hard mask layer, and the first isolation layer, the second isolation layer sealing the first opening to form an air gap.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2018Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Chun-Li Lin, Yl-Fang Li, Geng-Shuoh Chang, Chun-Sheng Wu, Po-Hsiung Leu, Ding-I Liu
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Patent number: 10724140Abstract: A thermal chemical vapor deposition (CVD) system includes a bottom chamber, an upper chamber, a workpiece support, a heater and at least one shielding plate. The upper chamber is present over the bottom chamber. The upper chamber and the bottom chamber define a chamber space therebetween. The workpiece support is configured to support a workpiece in the chamber space. The heater is configured to apply heat to the workpiece. The shielding plate is configured to at least partially shield the bottom chamber from the heat.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2018Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yen-Chan Lo, Yi-Fang Lai, Po-Hsiung Leu, Ding-I Liu, Si-Wen Liao, Kai-Shiung Hsu, Jheng-Uei Hsieh, Shian-Huei Lin, Jui-Fu Hsu, Cheng-Tsung Wu
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Publication number: 20200203473Abstract: In order to prevent formation of voids in STI film, after a second buried insulating layer is filled and planarized, a high density cap is formed embedded in the center region of the second buried insulating layer of the STI trench. The high density cap shields and protects the weaker center region of the second buried insulating layer of the STI trench from the subsequent processing steps and prevents formation of voids in the second buried insulating layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2019Publication date: June 25, 2020Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chun-Li LIN, Yi-Fang LI, Chun-Sheng WU, Po-Hsiung LEU, Ding-I LIU
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Patent number: 10626499Abstract: A deposition device structure is provided. The deposition device structure includes a heater in a chamber. The deposition device structure also includes a shower head over the heater. The shower head includes holes extending from a top surface of the shower head to a bottom surface of the shower head. The bottom surface of the shower head faces the heater. The bottom surface of the shower head has a first section and a second section. The second section of the bottom surface is rougher than the first section of the bottom surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2017Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Yen-Chan Lo, Huan-Chieh Chen, Yi-Fang Lai, Keith Kuang-Kuo Koai, Chin-Feng Sun, Po-Hsiung Leu, Ding-I Liu, Kai-Shiung Hsu
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Patent number: 10533252Abstract: A showerhead is configured to be mounted inside a processing chamber and provide a processing gas onto a semiconductor wafer inside the processing chamber. The showerhead includes a supply plenum, a faceplate, and an electrode plate assembly. The faceplate is disposed at a side of the supply plenum. The electrode plate assembly is disposed between a gas source and the supply plenum. The electrode plate assembly includes a first plate having a unitary construction and having a plurality of first gas holes, and a second plate having a unitary construction and having a plurality of second gas holes. The second plate is located between the first plate and the supply plenum and separated from the first plate. The plurality of second gas holes are partially overlapped but misaligned with the plurality of first gas holes. A semiconductor apparatus having the same and a semiconductor process are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2016Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chih-Chiang Chiu, Ding-I Liu, Chin-Feng Lin, Po-Hsiung Leu
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Publication number: 20190378714Abstract: A plasma processing system and a method for controlling a plasma in semiconductor fabrication are provided. The system includes a remote plasma module configured to generate a plasma. The system further includes a compound mixing member configured to receive the plasma. The system also includes a processing chamber configured to receive the plasma from the compound mixing member for processing. In addition, the system includes a detection module configured to monitor the plasma in the compound mixing member.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2019Publication date: December 12, 2019Inventors: Cheng-Tsung WU, Po-Hsiung LEU, Ding-I LIU, Si-Wen LIAO, Hsiang-Sheng KUNG
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Patent number: 10395918Abstract: A plasma processing system and a method for controlling a plasma in semiconductor fabrication are provided. The system includes a remote plasma module configured to generate a plasma. The system further includes a compound mixing member configured to receive the plasma. The system also includes a processing chamber configured to receive the plasma from the compound mixing member for processing. In addition, the system includes a detection module configured to monitor the plasma in the compound mixing member.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2015Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Cheng-Tsung Wu, Po-Hsiung Leu, Ding-I Liu, Si-Wen Liao, Hsiang-Sheng Kung
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Publication number: 20190032215Abstract: A deposition device structure is provided. The deposition device structure includes a heater in a chamber. The deposition device structure also includes a shower head over the heater. The shower head includes holes extending from a top surface of the shower head to a bottom surface of the shower head. The bottom surface of the shower head faces the heater. The bottom surface of the shower head has a first section and a second section. The second section of the bottom surface is rougher than the first section of the bottom surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2017Publication date: January 31, 2019Inventors: Yen-Chan LO, Huan-Chieh CHEN, Yi-Fang LAI, Keith Kuang-Kuo KOAI, Chin-Feng SUN, Po-Hsiung LEU, Ding-I LIU, Kai-Shiung HSU
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Patent number: 10161041Abstract: A thermal chemical vapor deposition (CVD) system includes a bottom chamber, an upper chamber, a workpiece support, a heater and at least one shielding plate. The upper chamber is present over the bottom chamber. The upper chamber and the bottom chamber define a chamber space therebetween. The workpiece support is configured to support a workpiece in the chamber space. The heater is configured to apply heat to the workpiece. The shielding plate is configured to at least partially shield the bottom chamber from the heat.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2016Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yen-Chan Lo, Yi-Fang Lai, Po-Hsiung Leu, Ding-I Liu, Si-Wen Liao, Kai-Shiung Hsu, Jheng-Uei Hsieh, Shian-Huei Lin, Jui-Fu Hsu, Cheng-Tsung Wu
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Patent number: 10164063Abstract: The method for forming a semiconductor structure includes forming a protection layer having a first portion and a second portion over a substrate and forming a dummy gate layer over the first portion and the second portion of the protection layer. The method for forming a semiconductor structure further includes patterning the dummy gate layer to form a dummy gate structure over the first portion of the protection layer and forming a spacer on a sidewall of the dummy gate structure over a second portion of the protection layer. The method for forming a semiconductor structure further includes replacing the first portion of the protection layer and the dummy gate structure by a gate dielectric layer and a gate electrode layer. In addition, a thickness of the protection layer is greater than a thickness of the gate dielectric layer.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2017Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Chih-Wei Chiang, Po-Hsiung Leu, Ding-I Liu
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Publication number: 20180334747Abstract: A thermal chemical vapor deposition (CVD) system includes a bottom chamber, an upper chamber, a workpiece support, a heater and at least one shielding plate. The upper chamber is present over the bottom chamber. The upper chamber and the bottom chamber define a chamber space therebetween. The workpiece support is configured to support a workpiece in the chamber space. The heater is configured to apply heat to the workpiece. The shielding plate is configured to at least partially shield the bottom chamber from the heat.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2018Publication date: November 22, 2018Inventors: Yen-Chan Lo, Yi-Fang Lai, Po-Hsiung Leu, Ding-I Liu, Si-Wen Liao, Kai-Shiung Hsu, Jheng-Uei Hsieh, Shian-Huei Lin, Jui-Fu Hsu, Cheng-Tsung Wu
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Publication number: 20180240698Abstract: A method includes a patterned hard mask layer formed over a substrate. The substrate is etched using the patterned hard mask layer to form a trench therein but leaving at least one elongated portion of the substrate inside the trench. A first isolation layer is formed over the patterned hard mask layer. The first isolation layer fills the trench and covers the at least one elongated portion of the substrate. A portion of the first isolation layer is removed to expose the at least one elongated portion of the substrate. The at least one elongated portion of the substrate is thereafter removed to form a first opening. A second isolation layer is formed over the first opening, the patterned hard mask layer, and the first isolation layer, the second isolation layer sealing the first opening to form an air gap.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2018Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventors: Chun-Li Lin, Yi-Fang Li, Geng-Shuoh Chang, Chun-Sheng Wu, Po-Hsiung Leu, Ding-I Liu
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Publication number: 20180166560Abstract: The method for forming a semiconductor structure includes forming a protection layer having a first portion and a second portion over a substrate and forming a dummy gate layer over the first portion and the second portion of the protection layer. The method for forming a semiconductor structure further includes patterning the dummy gate layer to form a dummy gate structure over the first portion of the protection layer and forming a spacer on a sidewall of the dummy gate structure over a second portion of the protection layer. The method for forming a semiconductor structure further includes replacing the first portion of the protection layer and the dummy gate structure by a gate dielectric layer and a gate electrode layer. In addition, a thickness of the protection layer is greater than a thickness of the gate dielectric layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2017Publication date: June 14, 2018Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chih-Wei CHIANG, Po-Hsiung LEU, Ding-I LIU
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Patent number: 9953861Abstract: A method includes a patterned hard mask layer formed over a substrate. The substrate is etched using the patterned hard mask layer to form a trench therein but leaving at least one elongated portion of the substrate inside the trench. A first isolation layer is formed over the patterned hard mask layer. The first isolation layer fills the trench and covers the at least one elongated portion of the substrate. A portion of the first isolation layer is removed to expose the at least one elongated portion of the substrate. The at least one elongated portion of the substrate is thereafter removed to form a first opening. A second isolation layer is formed over the first opening, the patterned hard mask layer, and the first isolation layer, the second isolation layer sealing the first opening to form an air gap.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2015Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Chun-Li Lin, Yi-Fang Li, Geng-Shuoh Chang, Chun-Sheng Wu, Po-Hsiung Leu, Ding-I Liu
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Patent number: 9831307Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an integrated chip having gate electrodes separated from an epitaxial source/drain region by gaps filled with a flowable dielectric material. In some embodiments, the integrated chip has an epitaxial source/drain region protruding outward from a substrate. A first gate structure, having a conductive gate electrode, is separated from the epitaxial source/drain region by a gap. A flowable dielectric material is disposed within the gap, and a pre-metal dielectric (PMD) layer is arranged above the flowable dielectric material. The PMD layer continuously extends between a sidewall of the first gate structure and a sidewall of a second gate structure, and has an upper surface that is substantially aligned with an upper surface of the conductive gate electrode. A metal contact is electrically coupled to the conductive gate electrode and is disposed within an inter-level dielectric layer over the PMD layer and the first gate structure.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2016Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Po-Chang Chen, Po-Hsiung Leu, Ding-I Liu
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Publication number: 20170283948Abstract: A showerhead is configured to be mounted inside a processing chamber and provide a processing gas onto a semiconductor wafer inside the processing chamber. The showerhead includes a supply plenum, a faceplate, and an electrode plate assembly. The faceplate is disposed at a side of the supply plenum. The electrode plate assembly is disposed between a gas source and the supply plenum. The electrode plate assembly includes a first plate having a unitary construction and having a plurality of first gas holes, and a second plate having a unitary construction and having a plurality of second gas holes. The second plate is located between the first plate and the supply plenum and separated from the first plate. The plurality of second gas holes are partially overlapped but misaligned with the plurality of first gas holes. A semiconductor apparatus having the same and a semiconductor process are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2016Publication date: October 5, 2017Inventors: Chih-Chiang Chiu, Ding-I Liu, Chin-Feng Lin, Po-Hsiung Leu
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Patent number: 9716044Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method of making an integrated circuit. The method includes forming a gate stack on a semiconductor substrate; forming a stressed contact etch stop layer (CESL) on the gate stack and on the semiconductor substrate; forming a first dielectric material layer on the stressed CESL using a high aspect ratio process (HARP) at a deposition temperature greater than about 440 C to drive out hydroxide (OH) group; forming a second dielectric material layer on the first dielectric material layer; etching to form contact holes in the first and second dielectric material layers; filling the contact holes with a conductive material; and performing a chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) process.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2011Date of Patent: July 25, 2017Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.Inventors: Jen-Chi Chang, Chun-Li Lin, Kai-Shiung Hsu, Ming-Shiou Kuo, Wen-Long Lee, Po-Hsiung Leu, Ding-I Liu
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Publication number: 20170157625Abstract: A coating apparatus for forming a coating film over a substrate includes a spin chuck for holding and rotating the substrate, a central coating nozzle over a central portion of the substrate, a plurality of first coating nozzles surrounding the central coating nozzle and spaced apart from the central coating nozzle by substantially a same first distance, and a plurality of second coating nozzles surrounding the central coating nozzle and spaced apart from the central coating nozzle by substantially a same second distance, wherein the second distance is greater than the first distance.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2017Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: Lan-Hai WANG, Yong-Hung YANG, Ding-I LIU, Si-Wen LIAO, Po-Hsiung LEU, Mao-Cheng LIN