Patents by Inventor Bernard Previtali

Bernard Previtali 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: 20210391326
    Abstract: Implementation of a device with stacked transistors comprising: a first transistor of a first type, in particular N or P, the first transistor having a channel formed in one or more first semi-conducting rods of a semi-conducting structure including semi-conducting rods disposed above each other and aligned with each other, a second transistor of a second type, in particular P or N, with a gate-surrounding gate and a channel region formed in one or more second semi-conducting rods of said semi-conducting structure and disposed above the first semi-conducting rods, the source block of the second transistor being distinct from the source and drain block of the second transistor, the drain block of the second transistor being distinct from the drain and source blocks of the second transistor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Applicant: COMMISSARIAT A L'ENERGIE ATOMIQUE ET AUX ENERGIES ALTERNATIVES
    Inventors: Sylvain Barraud, Jean-Pierre Colinge, Bernard Previtali
  • Patent number: 11152360
    Abstract: Implementation of a device with stacked transistors comprising: a first transistor of a first type, in particular N or P, the first transistor having a channel formed in one or more first semi-conducting rods of a semi-conducting structure including semi-conducting rods disposed above each other and aligned with each other, a second transistor of a second type, in particular P or N, with a gate-surrounding gate and a channel region formed in one or more second semi-conducting rods of said semi-conducting structure and disposed above the first semi-conducting rods, the source block of the second transistor being distinct from the source and drain block of the second transistor, the drain block of the second transistor being distinct from the drain and source blocks of the second transistor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: COMMISSARIAT A L'ENERGIE ATOMIQUE ET AUX ENERGIES ALTERNATIVES
    Inventors: Sylvain Barraud, Jean-Pierre Colinge, Bernard Previtali
  • Publication number: 20200203341
    Abstract: Implementation of a device with stacked transistors comprising: a first transistor of a first type, in particular N or P, the first transistor having a channel formed in one or more first semi-conducting rods of a semi-conducting structure including semi-conducting rods disposed above each other and aligned with each other, a second transistor of a second type, in particular P or N, with a gate-surrounding gate and a channel region formed in one or more second semi-conducting rods of said semi-conducting structure and disposed above the first semi-conducting rods, the source block of the second transistor being distinct from the source and drain block of the second transistor, the drain block of the second transistor being distinct from the drain and source blocks of the second transistor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Applicant: COMMISSARIAT A L'ENERGIE ATOMIQUE ET AUX ENERGIES ALTERNATIVES
    Inventors: Sylvain Barraud, Jean-Pierre Colinge, Bernard Previtali
  • Patent number: 10128332
    Abstract: A SOI substrate is covered by a semiconductor material pattern which includes a dividing pattern made from electrically insulating material. The dividing pattern is coated by one or more semiconductor materials. The semiconductor material pattern is covered by a gate electrode which is facing the dividing pattern. The semiconductor material pattern and the gate pattern are covered by a cap layer. The substrate is eliminated to access the source/drain regions. Two delineation patterns are formed to cover the source region and drain region and to leave the dividing pattern free. A second cap layer is deposited and access vias are formed to access the source/drain regions by elimination of the delineation patterns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: COMMISSARIAT À L'ENERGIE ATOMIQUE ET AUX ENERGIES ALTERNATIVES
    Inventor: Bernard Previtali
  • Patent number: 9761583
    Abstract: A method for making connection elements between two different levels of components in a 3D integrated circuit, including: forming a lateral insulating area supported on at least one given conducting area among several interconnection areas on a first level of components, the insulating area extending around a semiconducting layer on a second level in which at least one transistor can be formed; removing a first portion of the lateral insulating area so as to form at least one hole exposing said given conducting area; and depositing a conducting material in the hole so as to form a first electrical connection element between the second component and the given conducting area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: COMMISSARIAT A L'ENERGIE ATOMIQUE ET AUX ENERGIES ALTERNATIVES
    Inventors: Claire Fenouillet-Beranger, Bernard Previtali, Olivier Rozeau
  • Patent number: 9721850
    Abstract: A method for making a three-dimensional integrated electronic circuit is provided, including making a first electrically conductive portion on a first dielectric layer covering a first semiconductor layer; then making a second dielectric layer covering the first electrically conductive portion such that it is disposed between the first and second dielectric layers, and a second semiconductor layer disposed on the second dielectric layer; then making a first electronic component in the second semiconductor layer, and a second electronic component in the first semiconductor layer; then making an electrical interconnection electrically linking the first and second electronic components together, of which a first part passes through the first dielectric layer and electrically connects the second electronic component to the first electrically conductive portion and of which a second part passes through a part of the second dielectric layer and electrically connects the first electronic component to the first elect
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: Commissariat à l'énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives
    Inventors: Bernard Previtali, Maud Vinet
  • Publication number: 20160365342
    Abstract: Method for making connection elements between two different levels of components in a 3D integrated circuit including steps of: forming a lateral insulating area supported on at least one given conducting area among several interconnection areas on a first level of components, the insulating area extending around a semiconducting layer on a second level in which at least one transistor can be formed, removing a first portion of the lateral insulating area so as to form a first hole exposing said given conducting area; deposit a conducting material in the hole so as to form a first electrical connection element between the second component and said given conducting area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2016
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Applicant: COMMISSARIAT A L'ENERGIE ATOMIQUE ET AUX ENERGIES ALTERNATIVES
    Inventors: Claire FENOUILLET-BERANGER, Bernard PREVITALI, Olivier ROZEAU
  • Publication number: 20160315143
    Abstract: A SOI substrate is covered by a semiconductor material pattern which includes a dividing pattern made from electrically insulating material. The dividing pattern is coated by one or more semiconductor materials. The semiconductor material pattern is covered by a gate electrode which is facing the dividing pattern. The semiconductor material pattern and the gate pattern are covered by a cap layer. The substrate is eliminated to access the source/drain regions. Two delineation patterns are formed to cover the source region and drain region and to leave the dividing pattern free. A second cap layer is deposited and access vias are formed to access the source/drain regions by elimination of the delineation patterns.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Applicant: COMMISSARIAT À L'ENERGIE ATOMIQUE ET AUX ENERGIES ALTERNATIVES
    Inventor: Bernard PREVITALI
  • Patent number: 9461142
    Abstract: A SOI substrate is covered by a semiconductor material pattern which comprises a dividing pattern made from electrically insulating material. The dividing pattern is coated by one or more semiconductor materials. The semiconductor material pattern is covered by a gate electrode which faces the dividing pattern. The semiconductor material pattern and the gate pattern are covered by a covering layer. The substrate is eliminated to access the source/drain regions. A second covering layer is deposited and access vias are formed to access the source/drain regions and gate electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: COMMISSARIAT Á L'ENERGIE ATOMIQUE ET AUX ENERGIES ALTERNATIVES
    Inventor: Bernard Previtali
  • Publication number: 20160211184
    Abstract: A method for making a three-dimensional integrated electronic circuit comprising steps for: making a first electrically conductive portion on a first dielectric layer covering a first semiconductor layer; then making a second dielectric layer covering the first electrically conductive portion such that the first electrically conductive portion is arranged between the first and second dielectric layers, and a second semiconductor layer arranged on the second dielectric layer; then making a first electronic component in the second semiconductor layer, and a second electronic component in the first semiconductor layer; then making an electrical interconnection electrically linking the first and second electronic components together, of which a first part passes through the first dielectric layer and electrically connects the second electronic component to the first electrically conductive portion and of which a second part passes through a part of the second dielectric layer and electrically connects the firs
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Applicant: Commissariat a l'energie atomique et aux energies alternatives
    Inventors: Bernard Previtali, Maud Vinet
  • Publication number: 20160190279
    Abstract: A SOI substrate is covered by a semiconductor material pattern which comprises a dividing pattern made from electrically insulating material. The dividing pattern is coated by one or more semiconductor materials. The semiconductor material pattern is covered by a gate electrode which faces the dividing pattern. The semiconductor material pattern and the gate pattern are covered by a covering layer. The substrate is eliminated to access the source/drain regions. A second covering layer is deposited and access vias are formed to access the source/drain regions and gate electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2015
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Applicant: COMMISSARIAT À L'ENERGIE ATOMIQUE ET AUX ENERGIES ALTERNATIVES
    Inventor: Bernard PREVITALI
  • Patent number: 9093552
    Abstract: A method for making a microelectronic device with transistors, in which silicided source and drain zones are formed to apply a compressive strain on the channel, in some transistors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: Commissariat à l'énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives
    Inventors: Fabrice Nemouchi, Patrice Gergaud, Thierry Poiroux, Bernard Previtali
  • Publication number: 20140273480
    Abstract: The method for producing a substrate provided with protection of its edges has a first step which is providing a substrate having a semiconductor material base. The substrate has opposite first and second main surfaces connected by a lateral surface. A first layer made from first protective material is then formed so as to coat the substrate. The first protective material is then etched on the lateral surface leaving a pattern of first protective material at least partially covering each of the first and second surfaces, and a second protective layer made from second protective material is then formed on the lateral surface devoid of the first protective material. After formation of the second protective layer, the first protective material is eliminated from the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Bernard PREVITALI, Christian ARVET
  • Patent number: 8796118
    Abstract: Method of producing an integrated electronic circuit comprising at least the steps of: producing a substrate comprising at least a first and second layer of semiconductor between which at least a third layer of material is placed, then producing at least a first MOS device, an active area of which is formed in at least part of the first layer of semiconductor, then producing at least a second MOS device, an active area of which is formed in at least part of the second layer of semiconductor, the active area of the second MOS device being placed between a gate of the second MOS device and the active area of the first MOS device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Commissariat a l'energie atomique et aux energies alternatives
    Inventor: Bernard Previtali
  • Patent number: 8664104
    Abstract: A method of producing a microelectronic device with transistors wherein a strain layer is formed on a series of transistors and the strain exerted on at least one given transistor of said series is released by removing a sacrificial layer situated between said given transistor and said strain layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Commissariat à l'énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives
    Inventors: Fabrice Nemouchi, Patrice Gergaud, Thierry Poiroux, Bernard Previtali
  • Publication number: 20130214362
    Abstract: A method of producing a microelectronic device with transistors wherein a strain layer is formed on a series of transistors and the strain exerted on at least one given transistor of said series is released by removing a sacrificial layer situated between said given transistor and said strain layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2012
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicant: COMMISSARIAT A L'ENERGIE ATOMIQUE ET AUX ENE ALT
    Inventors: Fabrice NEMOUCHI, Patrice Gergaud, Thierry Poiroux, Bernard Previtali
  • Publication number: 20130214363
    Abstract: A method for making a microelectronic device with transistors, in which silicided source and drain zones are formed to apply a compressive strain on the channel, in some transistors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2012
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicant: COMMISSARIAT A L'ENERGIE ATOMIQUE ET AUX ENE ALT
    Inventors: Fabrice NEMOUCHI, Patrice GERGAUD, Thierry POIROUX, Bernard PREVITALI
  • Publication number: 20130052805
    Abstract: Method of producing an integrated electronic circuit comprising at least the steps of: producing a substrate comprising at least a first and second layer of semiconductor between which at least a third layer of material is placed, then producing at least a first MOS device, an active area of which is formed in at least part of the first layer of semiconductor, then producing at least a second MOS device, an active area of which is formed in at least part of the second layer of semiconductor, the active area of the second MOS device being placed between a gate of the second MOS device and the active area of the first MOS device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2012
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Applicant: Commissariat A L'Energie Atomique Et Aux Ene Alt
    Inventor: Bernard PREVITALI
  • Patent number: 8021934
    Abstract: A method including: making a structure on a substrate, said structure comprising at least a portion of a semiconductor material forming a channel of a field effect transistor, a gate located on the channel; forming at least one dielectric portion completely covering said structure and zones of the substrate corresponding to locations of a source and a drain of the field effect transistor; making two holes in the dielectric portion on each side of said structure, such that the locations of the source and the drain form bottom walls of the two holes and sides of the channel are exposed; depositing a first metallic layer on at least the bottom walls of the two holes, at least covering said sides of the channel; and depositing a second metallic layer on the first metallic layer-to form the source and the drain of the field effect transistor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Commissariat a l'Energie Atomique
    Inventors: Maud Vinet, Thierry Poiroux, Bernard Previtali
  • Patent number: 8021986
    Abstract: A method for producing a transistor with metallic source and drain including the steps of: a) producing a gate stack, b) producing two portions of a material capable of being selectively etched relative to a second dielectric material and arranged at the locations of the source and of the drain of the transistor, c) producing a second dielectric material-based layer covering the stack and the two portions of material, d) producing two holes in the second dielectric material-based layer forming accesses to the two portions of material, e) etching of said two portions of material, f) depositing a metallic material in the two formed cavities, and also including, between steps a) and b), a step of deposition of a barrier layer on the stack, against the lateral sides of the stack and against the face of the first dielectric material-based layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Commissariat à l'énergie atomique et aux energies alternatives
    Inventors: Bernard Previtali, Thierry Poiroux, Maud Vinet