Patents by Inventor Ashish Verma Penumatcha

Ashish Verma Penumatcha 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: 20200287017
    Abstract: A gate stack is described that uses anti-ferroelectric material (e.g., Si, La, N, Al, Zr, Ge, Y doped HfO2) or ferroelectric material (e.g., Si, La, N, Al, Zr, Ge, Y doped HfO2, perovskite ferroelectric such as NH4H2PO4, KH2PO4, LiNb03, LiTaO3, BaTiO3, PbTiO3, Pb (Zr,Ti) O3, (Pb,La)TiO3, and (Pb,La)(Zr,Ti)O3) which reduces write voltage, improves endurance, and increases retention. The gate stack of comprises strained anti-FE or FE material and depolarized anti-FE or FE. The endurance of the FE transistor is further improved by using a higher K (constant) dielectric (e.g., SiO2, Al2O3, HfO2, Ta2O3, La2O3) in the gate stack. High K effects may also be achieved by depolarizing the FE or FE oxide in the transistor gate stack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2019
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Applicant: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Sou-Chi CHANG, Chia-Chang LIN, Seung Hoon SUNG, Ashish Verma PENUMATCHA, Nazila HARATIPOURA, Owen LOH, Jack KAVALIEROS, Uygar AVCI, Ian YOUNG
  • Publication number: 20200286687
    Abstract: Described is an ultra-dense ferroelectric memory. The memory is fabricated using a patterning method by that applies atomic layer deposition with selective dry and/or wet etch to increase memory density at a given via opening. A ferroelectric capacitor in one example comprises: a first structure (e.g., first electrode) comprising metal; a second structure (e.g., a second electrode) comprising metal; and a third structure comprising ferroelectric material, wherein the third structure is between and adjacent to the first and second structures, wherein a portion of the third structure is interdigitated with the first and second structures to increase surface area of the third structure. The increased surface area allows for higher memory density.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2019
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Applicant: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Chia-Ching Lin, Sou-Chi Chang, Nazila Haratipour, Seung Hoon Sung, Ashish Verma Penumatcha, Jack Kavalieros, Uygar E. Avci, Ian A. Young
  • Publication number: 20200286685
    Abstract: Described is a ferroelectric based capacitor that reduces non-polar monoclinic phase and increases polar orthorhombic phase by epitaxial strain engineering in the oxide thin film and/or electrodes. As such, both memory window and reliability are improved. The capacitor comprises: a first structure comprising metal, wherein the first structure has a first lattice constant; a second structure comprising metal, wherein the second structure has a second lattice constant; and a third structure comprising ferroelectric material (e.g., oxide of Hf or Zr), wherein the third structure is between and adjacent to the first and second structures, wherein the third structure has a third lattice constant, and wherein the first and second lattice constants are smaller than the third lattice constant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2019
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Applicant: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Chia-Ching Lin, Sou-Chi Chang, Ashish Verma Penumatcha, Nazila Haratipour, Seung Hoon Sung, Owen Y. Loh, Jack Kavalieros, Uygar E. Avci, Ian A. Young
  • Publication number: 20200212193
    Abstract: Describe is a resonator that uses anti-ferroelectric (AFE) materials in the gate of a transistor as a dielectric. The use of AFE increases the strain/stress generated in the gate of the FinFET. Along with the usual capacitive drive, which is boosted with the increased polarization, additional current drive is also achieved from the piezoelectric response generated to due to AFE material. In some embodiments, the acoustic mode of the resonator is isolated using phononic gratings all around the resonator using the metal line above and vias' to body and dummy fins on the side. As such, a Bragg reflector is formed above or below the AFE based transistor. Increased drive signal from the AFE results in larger output signal and larger bandwidth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2019
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Applicant: Intel Corporation Santa Clara
    Inventors: Tanay Gosavi, Chia-ching Lin, Raseong Kim, Ashish Verma Penumatcha, Uygar Avci, Ian Young
  • Publication number: 20200212532
    Abstract: Describe is a resonator that uses ferroelectric (FE) material in a capacitive structure. The resonator includes a first plurality of metal lines extending in a first direction; an array of capacitors comprising ferroelectric material; a second plurality of metal lines extending in the first direction, wherein the array of capacitors is coupled between the first and second plurality of metal lines; and a circuitry to switch polarization of at least one capacitor of the array of capacitors. The switching of polarization regenerates acoustic waves. In some embodiments, the acoustic mode of the resonator is isolated using phononic gratings all around the resonator using metal lines above and adjacent to the FE based capacitors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2019
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Applicant: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Tanay Gosavi, Chia-ching Lin, Raseong Kim, Ashish Verma Penumatcha, Uygar Avci, Ian Young
  • Publication number: 20200212224
    Abstract: Embodiments herein describe techniques for a semiconductor device including a gate stack with a ferroelectric-oxide layer above a channel layer and in contact with the channel layer, and a top electrode above the ferroelectric-oxide layer. The ferroelectric-oxide layer includes a domain wall between an area under a nucleation point of the top electrode and above a separation line of the channel layer between an ON state portion and an OFF state portion of the channel layer. A resistance between a source electrode and a drain electrode is modulated in a range between a first resistance value and a second resistance value, dependent on a position of the domain wall within the ferroelectric-oxide layer, a position of the ON state portion of the channel layer, and a position of the OFF state portion of the channel layer. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2018
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Inventors: Ashish Verma PENUMATCHA, Tanay GOSAVI, Uygar AVCI, Ian A. YOUNG
  • Publication number: 20200212194
    Abstract: Describe is a resonator that uses ferroelectric (FE) materials in the gate of a transistor as a dielectric. The use of FE increases the strain/stress generated in the gate of the FinFET. Along with the usual capacitive drive, which is boosted with the increased polarization, FE material expands or contacts depending on the applied electric field on the gate of the transistor. As such, acoustic waves are generated by switching polarization of the FE materials. In some embodiments, the acoustic mode of the resonator is isolated using phononic gratings all around the resonator using the metal line above and vias' to body and dummy fins on the side. As such, a Bragg reflector is formed above the FE based transistor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2019
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Applicant: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Tanay Gosavi, Chia-ching Lin, Raseong Kim, Ashish Verma Penumatcha, Uygar Avci, Ian Young
  • Publication number: 20200105774
    Abstract: An embodiment includes a substrate having a surface; a first layer that includes a metal and is on the substrate; a second layer that includes the metal and is on the first layer; a first switching device between the first and second layers; a second switching device between the first and second layers; a capacitor between the first and second layers, the capacitor including ferroelectric materials; a memory cell that includes the first switching device and the capacitor; an interconnect line that couples the first and second switching devices to each other; wherein: (a) the surface is substantially disposed in a first plane, and (b) a second plane is parallel to the first plane, the second plane intersecting the first and second switching devices. Other embodiments are addressed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Publication date: April 2, 2020
    Inventors: Ashish Verma Penumatcha, Daniel H. Morris, Uygar E. Avci, Ian A. Young
  • Publication number: 20190378834
    Abstract: An embodiment includes an apparatus comprising: a dielectric material including fixed charges, the fixed charges each having a first polarity; a channel comprising a channel material, the channel material including a 2-dimensional (2D) material; a drain node; and a source node including a source material, the source material including at least one of the 2D material and an additional 2D material; wherein the source material: (a) includes charges each having a second polarity that is opposite the first polarity, (b) directly contacts the dielectric material. Other embodiments are described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2018
    Publication date: December 12, 2019
    Inventors: Ashish Verma Penumatcha, Uygar Avci, Ian Young