Patents by Inventor Tzu-Chieh Chen

Tzu-Chieh Chen 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: 20200350317
    Abstract: The present invention provides a storage node contact structure of a memory device comprising a substrate having a dielectric layer comprising a recess, a first tungsten metal layer, and an adhesive layer on the first tungsten metal layer and a second tungsten metal layer on the adhesive layer, wherein the second tungsten metal layer is formed by a physical vapor deposition (PVD).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2020
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Inventors: Pin-Hong Chen, Tsun-Min Cheng, Chih-Chieh Tsai, Tzu-Chieh Chen, Kai-Jiun Chang, Chia-Chen Wu, Yi-An Huang, Yi-Wei Chen, Hsin-Fu Huang, Chi-Mao Hsu, Li-Wei Feng, Ying-Chiao Wang, Chung-Yen Feng
  • Patent number: 10804365
    Abstract: A method for fabricating semiconductor device includes the steps of first forming a silicon layer on a substrate and then forming a metal silicon nitride layer on the silicon layer, in which the metal silicon nitride layer includes a bottom portion, a middle portion, and a top portion and a concentration of silicon in the top portion is greater than a concentration of silicon in the middle portion. Next, a conductive layer is formed on the metal silicon nitride layer and the conductive layer, the metal silicon nitride layer, and the silicon layer are patterned to form a gate structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignees: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP., Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chun-Chieh Chiu, Pin-Hong Chen, Yi-Wei Chen, Tsun-Min Cheng, Chih-Chien Liu, Tzu-Chieh Chen, Chih-Chieh Tsai, Kai-Jiun Chang, Yi-An Huang, Chia-Chen Wu, Tzu-Hao Liu
  • Patent number: 10756090
    Abstract: The present invention provides a storage node contact structure of a memory device comprising a substrate having a dielectric layer comprising a recess, a first tungsten metal layer, and an adhesive layer on the first tungsten metal layer and a second tungsten metal layer on the adhesive layer, wherein the second tungsten metal layer is formed by a physical vapor deposition (PVD).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignees: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP., Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Pin-Hong Chen, Tsun-Min Cheng, Chih-Chieh Tsai, Tzu-Chieh Chen, Kai-Jiun Chang, Chia-Chen Wu, Yi-An Huang, Yi-Wei Chen, Hsin-Fu Huang, Chi-Mao Hsu, Li-Wei Feng, Ying-Chiao Wang, Chung-Yen Feng
  • Publication number: 20200266199
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device for preventing row hammering issue in DRAM cell, including the steps of providing a substrate, forming a trench in the substrate, forming a gate dielectric conformally on the trench, forming an n-type work function metal layer conformally on the substrate and the gate dielectric, forming a titanium nitride layer conformally on the n-type work function metal layer, and filling a buried word line in the trench.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: Chih-Chieh Tsai, Pin-Hong Chen, Tzu-Chieh Chen, Tsun-Min Cheng, Yi-Wei Chen, Hsin-Fu Huang, Chi-Mao Hsu, Shih-Fang Tzou
  • Publication number: 20200227264
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a gate structure on a substrate, in which the gate structure includes a silicon layer on the substrate, a titanium nitride (TiN) layer on the silicon layer, a titanium (Ti) layer between the TiN layer and the silicon layer, a metal silicide between the Ti layer and the silicon layer, a titanium silicon nitride (TiSiN) layer on the TiN layer, and a conductive layer on the TiSiN layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventors: Tzu-Hao Liu, Yi-Wei Chen, Tsun-Min Cheng, Kai-Jiun Chang, Chia-Chen Wu, Yi-An Huang, Po-Chih Wu, Pin-Hong Chen, Chun-Chieh Chiu, Tzu-Chieh Chen, Chih-Chien Liu, Chih-Chieh Tsai, Ji-Min Lin
  • Patent number: 10685964
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure for preventing row hammering issue in DRAM cell is provided in the present invention. The structure includes a trench with a gate dielectric, an n-type work function metal layer, a TiN layer conformally formed within, and a buried word line filled in the trench.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignees: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP., Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chih-Chieh Tsai, Pin-Hong Chen, Tzu-Chieh Chen, Tsun-Min Cheng, Yi-Wei Chen, Hsin-Fu Huang, Chi-Mao Hsu, Shih-Fang Tzou
  • Patent number: 10651040
    Abstract: A method for fabricating semiconductor device includes the steps of: forming a titanium nitride (TiN) layer on a silicon layer; performing a first treatment process by reacting the TiN layer with dichlorosilane (DCS) to form a titanium silicon nitride (TiSiN) layer; forming a conductive layer on the TiSiN layer; and patterning the conductive layer, the metal silicon nitride layer, and the silicon layer to form a gate structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignees: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP., Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tzu-Hao Liu, Yi-Wei Chen, Tsun-Min Cheng, Kai-Jiun Chang, Chia-Chen Wu, Yi-An Huang, Po-Chih Wu, Pin-Hong Chen, Chun-Chieh Chiu, Tzu-Chieh Chen, Chih-Chien Liu, Chih-Chieh Tsai, Ji-Min Lin
  • Publication number: 20200020698
    Abstract: A fabricating method of a semiconductive element includes providing a substrate, wherein an amorphous silicon layer covers the substrate. Then, a titanium nitride layer is provided to cover and contact the amorphous silicon layer. Later, a titanium layer is formed to cover the titanium nitride layer. Finally, a thermal process is performed to transform the titanium nitride layer into a nitrogen-containing titanium silicide layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2019
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Inventors: Pin-Hong Chen, Yi-Wei Chen, Chih-Chieh Tsai, Tzu-Chieh Chen, Tsun-Min Cheng, Chi-Mao Hsu
  • Patent number: 10497705
    Abstract: The present invention provides a bit line gate structure comprising a substrate, an amorphous silicon layer disposed on the substrate, a first doped region located in the amorphous silicon layer, a titanium silicon nitride (TiSiN) layer, located in the amorphous silicon layer, and a second doped region located in the TiSiN layer, the first doped region contacts the second doped region directly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignees: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP., Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Pin-Hong Chen, Yi-Wei Chen, Chun-Chieh Chiu, Chih-Chieh Tsai, Tzu-Chieh Chen, Chih-Chien Liu
  • Patent number: 10475799
    Abstract: A fabricating method of a semiconductive element includes providing a substrate, wherein an amorphous silicon layer covers the substrate. Then, a titanium nitride layer is provided to cover and contact the amorphous silicon layer. Later, a titanium layer is formed to cover the titanium nitride layer. Finally, a thermal process is performed to transform the titanium nitride layer into a nitrogen-containing titanium silicide layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignees: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP., Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Pin-Hong Chen, Yi-Wei Chen, Chih-Chieh Tsai, Tzu-Chieh Chen, Tsun-Min Cheng, Chi-Mao Hsu
  • Publication number: 20190318933
    Abstract: A method for fabricating semiconductor device includes the steps of: forming a titanium nitride (TiN) layer on a silicon layer; performing a first treatment process by reacting the TiN layer with dichlorosilane (DCS) to form a titanium silicon nitride (TiSiN) layer; forming a conductive layer on the TiSiN layer; and patterning the conductive layer, the metal silicon nitride layer, and the silicon layer to form a gate structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2018
    Publication date: October 17, 2019
    Inventors: Tzu-Hao Liu, Yi-Wei Chen, Tsun-Min Cheng, Kai-Jiun Chang, Chia-Chen Wu, Yi-An Huang, Po-Chih Wu, Pin-Hong Chen, Chun-Chieh Chiu, Tzu-Chieh Chen, Chih-Chien Liu, Chih-Chieh Tsai, Ji-Min Lin
  • Publication number: 20190319031
    Abstract: The present invention provides a bit line gate structure comprising a substrate, an amorphous silicon layer disposed on the substrate, a first doped region located in the amorphous silicon layer, a titanium silicon nitride (TiSiN) layer, located in the amorphous silicon layer, and a second doped region located in the TiSiN layer, the first doped region contacts the second doped region directly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2018
    Publication date: October 17, 2019
    Inventors: Pin-Hong Chen, Yi-Wei Chen, Chun-Chieh Chiu, Chih-Chieh Tsai, Tzu-Chieh Chen, Chih-Chien Liu
  • Publication number: 20190319107
    Abstract: A method for fabricating semiconductor device includes the steps of first forming a silicon layer on a substrate and then forming a metal silicon nitride layer on the silicon layer, in which the metal silicon nitride layer includes a bottom portion, a middle portion, and a top portion and a concentration of silicon in the top portion is greater than a concentration of silicon in the middle portion. Next, a conductive layer is formed on the metal silicon nitride layer and the conductive layer, the metal silicon nitride layer, and the silicon layer are patterned to form a gate structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2018
    Publication date: October 17, 2019
    Inventors: Chun-Chieh Chiu, Pin-Hong Chen, Yi-Wei Chen, Tsun-Min Cheng, Chih-Chien Liu, Tzu-Chieh Chen, Chih-Chieh Tsai, Kai-Jiun Chang, Yi-An Huang, Chia-Chen Wu, Tzu-Hao Liu
  • Patent number: 10374051
    Abstract: A method for fabricating semiconductor device includes the steps of: forming a silicon layer on a substrate; forming a metal silicon nitride layer on the silicon layer; forming a stress layer on the metal silicon nitride layer; performing a thermal treatment process; removing the stress layer; forming a conductive layer on the metal silicon nitride layer; and patterning the conductive layer, the metal silicon nitride layer, and the silicon layer to form a gate structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignees: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP., Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ji-Min Lin, Yi-Wei Chen, Tsun-Min Cheng, Pin-Hong Chen, Chih-Chien Liu, Chun-Chieh Chiu, Tzu-Chieh Chen, Chih-Chieh Tsai, Yi-An Huang, Kai-Jiun Chang
  • Publication number: 20190237468
    Abstract: A fabricating method of a semiconductive element includes providing a substrate, wherein an amorphous silicon layer covers the substrate. Then, a titanium nitride layer is provided to cover and contact the amorphous silicon layer. Later, a titanium layer is formed to cover the titanium nitride layer. Finally, a thermal process is performed to transform the titanium nitride layer into a nitrogen-containing titanium silicide layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2018
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Pin-Hong Chen, Yi-Wei Chen, Chih-Chieh Tsai, Tzu-Chieh Chen, Tsun-Min Cheng, Chi-Mao Hsu
  • Patent number: 10312242
    Abstract: A semiconductor memory device is provided, and which includes a substrate, plural gates, plural plugs, a capacitor structure and a conducting cap layer. The gates are disposed within the substrate, and the plugs are disposed on the substrate, with each plug electrically connected to two sides of each gate on the substrate. The capacitor structure is disposed on the substrate, and the capacitor structure includes plural capacitors, with each capacitor electrically connected to the plugs respectively. The conducting cap layer covers the top surface and sidewalls of the capacitor structure. Also, the semiconductor memory device further includes an adhesion layer and an insulating layer. The adhesion layer covers the conducting cap layer and the capacitor structure, and the insulating layer covers the adhesion layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignees: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP., Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tzu-Chieh Chen, Pin-Hong Chen, Chih-Chieh Tsai, Chia-Chen Wu, Yi-An Huang, Kai-Jiun Chang, Tsun-Min Cheng, Yi-Wei Chen
  • Patent number: 10276389
    Abstract: A method for fabricating semiconductor device includes the steps of: forming a silicon layer on a substrate; forming a first metal silicon nitride layer on the silicon layer; performing an oxygen treatment process to form an oxide layer on the first metal silicon nitride layer; forming a second metal silicon nitride layer on the oxide layer; forming a conductive layer on the second metal silicon nitride layer; and patterning the conductive layer, the second metal silicon nitride layer, the oxide layer, the first metal silicon nitride layer, and the silicon layer to form a gate structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignees: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP., Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chih-Chieh Tsai, Yi-Wei Chen, Pin-Hong Chen, Chih-Chien Liu, Tzu-Chieh Chen, Chun-Chieh Chiu, Tsun-Min Cheng, Kai-Jiun Chang, Chia-Chen Wu, Yi-An Huang
  • Publication number: 20190067296
    Abstract: A method for fabricating buried word line of a dynamic random access memory (DRAM) includes the steps of: forming a trench in a substrate; forming a first conductive layer in the trench; forming a second conductive layer on the first conductive layer, in which the second conductive layer above the substrate and the second conductive layer below the substrate comprise different thickness; and forming a third conductive layer on the second conductive layer to fill the trench.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2017
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventors: Pin-Hong Chen, Yi-Wei Chen, Tzu-Chieh Chen, Chih-Chieh Tsai, Chia-Chen Wu, Kai-Jiun Chang, Yi-An Huang, Tsun-Min Cheng
  • Patent number: 10211211
    Abstract: A method for fabricating a buried word line (BWL) of a dynamic random access memory (DRAM) includes the steps of: forming a trench in a substrate; forming a barrier layer in the trench; performing a soaking process to reduce chlorine concentration in the barrier layer; and forming a conductive layer to fill the trench.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignees: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP., Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kai-Jiun Chang, Yi-Wei Chen, Tsun-Min Cheng, Chia-Chen Wu, Pin-Hong Chen, Chih-Chieh Tsai, Tzu-Chieh Chen, Yi-An Huang
  • Publication number: 20190013320
    Abstract: A semiconductor memory device is provided, and which includes a substrate, plural gates, plural plugs, a capacitor structure and a conducting cap layer. The gates are disposed within the substrate, and the plugs are disposed on the substrate, with each plug electrically connected to two sides of each gate on the substrate. The capacitor structure is disposed on the substrate, and the capacitor structure includes plural capacitors, with each capacitor electrically connected to the plugs respectively. The conducting cap layer covers the top surface and sidewalls of the capacitor structure. Also, the semiconductor memory device further includes an adhesion layer and an insulating layer. The adhesion layer covers the conducting cap layer and the capacitor structure, and the insulating layer covers the adhesion layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2018
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Inventors: Tzu-Chieh Chen, Pin-Hong Chen, Chih-Chieh Tsai, Chia-Chen Wu, Yi-An Huang, Kai-Jiun Chang, Tsun-Min Cheng, Yi-Wei Chen