Patents by Inventor Cheng-Wei Cheng

Cheng-Wei Cheng 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: 9407066
    Abstract: III-V lasers integrated with silicon photonic circuits and methods for making the same include a three-layer semiconductor stack formed from III-V semiconductors on a substrate, where a middle layer has a lower bandgap than a top layer and a bottom layer; a mirror region monolithically formed at a first end of the stack, configured to reflect emitted light in the direction of the stack; and a waveguide region monolithically formed at a second end of the stack, configured to transmit emitted light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: GlobalFoundries, Inc.
    Inventors: Cheng-Wei Cheng, Frank R. Libsch, Tak H. Ning, Uzma Rana, Kuen-Ting Shiu
  • Patent number: 9401583
    Abstract: A method of forming a laser on silicon using aspect ratio trapping (ART) growth. The method may include; forming a first insulator layer on a substrate; etching a trench in the first insulator layer exposing a top surface of the substrate; forming a buffer layer in the trench using ART growth; forming a laser on the buffer layer, the laser includes at least an active region and a top cladding layer; and forming a top contact on the top cladding layer and a bottom contact on the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Cheng-Wei Cheng, Effendi Leobandung, Ning Li, Devendra K. Sadana, Kuen-Ting Shiu
  • Patent number: 9397161
    Abstract: A method for fabricating a semiconductor device may include receiving a gated substrate comprising a substrate with a channel layer and a gate structure formed thereon, over-etching the channel layer to expose an extension region below the gate structure, epitaxially growing a halo layer on the exposed extension region using a first in-situ dopant and epitaxially growing a source or drain on the halo layer using a second in-situ dopant, wherein the first in-situ dopant and the second in-situ dopant are of opposite doping polarity. Using an opposite doping polarity may provide an energy band barrier for the semiconductor device and reduce leakage current. A corresponding apparatus is also disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Cheng-Wei Cheng, Pranita Kerber, Young-Hee Kim, Effendi Leobandung, Yanning Sun
  • Patent number: 9397226
    Abstract: An approach to forming a semiconductor structure for a vertical field effect transistor with a controlled gate overlap. The approach includes forming on a semiconductor substrate, a first semiconductor layer, a second semiconductor layer, a third semiconductor layer, a fourth semiconductor layer, a fifth semiconductor layer, and a first dielectric layer. The etched first dielectric layer and a first drain contact are surrounded by a first spacer. The first drain contact is composed of the fifth semiconductor layer. A second drain contact composed of the fourth semiconductor layer, a channel composed of the third semiconductor layer, and a second source contact composed of the second semiconductor layer are formed. Additionally, first source contact composed of the first semiconductor is formed and a gate electrode is formed on a portion of the first source contact layer surrounding a portion of the first pillar and the second pillar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Anirban Basu, Cheng-Wei Cheng, Wilfried E. Haensch, Amlan Majumdar, Kuen-Ting Shiu
  • Patent number: 9395489
    Abstract: An electrical device that in one embodiment includes a first semiconductor device positioned on a first portion of a type IV semiconductor substrate, and an optoelectronic light emission device of type III-V semiconductor materials that is in electrical communication with the first semiconductor device. The optoelectronic light emission device is positioned adjacent to the first semiconductor device on the first portion of the type IV semiconductor substrate. A dielectric waveguide is present on a second portion of the type IV semiconductor substrate. An optoelectronic light detection device of type III-V semiconductor material is present on a third portion of the type IV semiconductor device. The dielectric waveguide is positioned between and aligned with the optoelectronic tight detection device and optoelectronic light emission device to transmit a light signal from the optoelectronic light emission device to the optoelectronic light detection device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Cheng-Wei Cheng, Ning Li, Devendra K. Sadana, Kuen-Ting Shiu
  • Publication number: 20160204078
    Abstract: A first substrate including a radius of curvature and a stressor layer is first provided. An outermost bowed, e.g., curved, surface of the first substrate is then brought into intimate contact with a surface of a second substrate. Bonding of the entirety of the first substrate to the second substrate is then achieved by reducing the radius of curvature of the first substrate by controlling the temperature at which bonding occurs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Stephen W. Bedell, Cheng-Wei Cheng, Keith E. Fogel, Ning Li, Devendra K. Sadana
  • Patent number: 9391144
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure including a (100) silicon substrate having a plurality openings located within the silicon substrate, wherein each opening exposes a surface of the silicon substrate having a (111) crystal plane. This structure further includes an epitaxial semiconductor material located on an uppermost surface of the (100) silicon substrate, and a gallium nitride material located adjacent to the surface of the silicon substrate having the (111) crystal plane and adjacent a portion of the epitaxial semiconductor material. The structure also includes at least one semiconductor device located upon and within the gallium nitride material and at least one other semiconductor device located upon and within the epitaxial semiconductor material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: GLOBALFOUNDRIES INC.
    Inventors: Can Bayram, Cheng-Wei Cheng, Devendra K. Sadana, Kuen-Ting Shiu
  • Publication number: 20160172465
    Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor substrate including a type III-V semiconductor material directly on a dielectric material that includes forming a trench in a dielectric layer, and forming a via within the trench extending from a base of the trench to an exposed upper surface of an underlying semiconductor including substrate. A III-V semiconductor material is formed extending from the exposed upper surface of the semiconductor substrate filling at least a portion of the trench.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2016
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: Cheng-Wei Cheng, Edward W. Kiewra, Amlan Majumdar, Uzma Rana, Devendra K. Sadana, Kuen-Ting Shiu, Yanning Sun
  • Patent number: 9368407
    Abstract: A method for separating a layer for transfer includes forming a crack guiding layer on a substrate and forming a device layer on the crack-guiding layer. The crack guiding layer is weakened by exposing the crack-guiding layer to a gas which reduces adherence at interfaces adjacent to the crack guiding layer. A stress inducing layer is formed on the device layer to assist in initiating a crack through the crack guiding layer and/or the interfaces. The device layer is removed from the substrate by propagating the crack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: GlobalFoundries, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen W. Bedell, Cheng-Wei Cheng, Devendra K. Sadana, Katherine L. Saenger, Kuen-Ting Shiu
  • Publication number: 20160149054
    Abstract: An approach to forming a semiconductor structure for a vertical field effect transistor with a controlled gate overlap. The approach includes forming on a semiconductor substrate, a first semiconductor layer, a second semiconductor layer, a third semiconductor layer, a fourth semiconductor layer, a fifth semiconductor layer, and a first dielectric layer. The etched first dielectric layer and a first drain contact are surrounded by a first spacer. The first drain contact is composed of the fifth semiconductor layer. A second drain contact composed of the fourth semiconductor layer, a channel composed of the third semiconductor layer, and a second source contact composed of the second semiconductor layer are formed. Additionally, first source contact composed of the first semiconductor is formed and a gate electrode is formed on a portion of the first source contact layer surrounding a portion of the first pillar and the second pillar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2015
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Inventors: Anirban Basu, Cheng-Wei Cheng, Wilfried E. Haensch, Amlan Majumdar, Kuen-Ting Shiu
  • Patent number: 9349591
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure can be created by forming an insulator layer over a surface of a substrate. An intermediate layer can be formed on top of the insulator layer, wherein openings in the intermediate layer may expose regions of the insulator. Openings may be formed in the exposed regions of the insulator layer to create exposed areas of the substrate. A first element of a multi-element semiconductor can be deposited onto the exposed regions of the insulator layer, into the openings in the exposed regions of the insulator layer, and onto the exposed areas of the substrate. A capping layer can be formed over the first element of the multi-element semiconductor. The first element can be melted. A liquid solution can be created by dissolving a second element of the multi-element semiconductor into first element. A multi-element semiconductor, seeded off the substrate, can be formed from the liquid solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Cheng-Wei Cheng, Guy M. Cohen, Devendra K. Sadana, Brent A. Wacaser
  • Publication number: 20160141360
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide methods for fabricating a semiconductor device with selective oxidation. One method may include providing a semiconductor substrate including a stack of two semiconductor layers; depositing an insulating material on the semiconductor substrate; forming a set of fins; selectively oxidizing one of the semiconductor layers; forming a dummy gate structure and a set of spacers along the sides of the dummy gate structure; forming a source drain region adjacent to the dummy gate structure; removing the dummy gate structure; and releasing the selectively oxidized semiconductor layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2014
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Cheng-Wei Cheng, Effendi Leobandung, Devendra K. Sadana
  • Patent number: 9344200
    Abstract: An electrical device that includes a first semiconductor device positioned on a first portion of a substrate and a second semiconductor device positioned on a third portion of the substrate, wherein the first and third portions of the substrate are separated by a second portion of the substrate. An interlevel dielectric layer is present on the first, second and third portions of the substrate. The interlevel dielectric layer is present over the first and second semiconductor devices. An optical interconnect is positioned over the second portion of the semiconductor substrate. At least one material layer of the optical interconnect includes an epitaxial material that is in direct contact with a seed surface within the second portion of the substrate through a via extending through the least one interlevel dielectric layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Cheng-Wei Cheng, Ning Li, Devendra K. Sadana, Kuen-Ting Shiu
  • Patent number: 9337281
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a III-V monocrystalline layer and a germanium surface layer. An interlayer is formed directly between the III-V monocrystalline layer and the germanium surface layer from a material selected to provide stronger nucleation bonding between the interlayer and the germanium surface layer than nucleation bonding that would be achievable directly between the III-V monocrystalline layer and the germanium surface layer such that a continuous, relatively defect-free germanium surface layer is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: GLOBALFOUNDRIES INC.
    Inventors: Cheng-Wei Cheng, Jack O. Chu, Devendra K. Sadana, Kuen-Ting Shiu, Yanning Sun
  • Publication number: 20160118248
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure can be created by forming an insulator layer over a surface of a substrate. An intermediate layer can be formed on top of the insulator layer, wherein openings in the intermediate layer may expose regions of the insulator. Openings may be formed in the exposed regions of the insulator layer to create exposed areas of the substrate. A first element of a multi-element semiconductor can be deposited onto the exposed regions of the insulator layer, into the openings in the exposed regions of the insulator layer, and onto the exposed areas of the substrate. A capping layer can be formed over the first element of the multi-element semiconductor. The first element can be melted. A liquid solution can be created by dissolving a second element of the multi-element semiconductor into first element. A multi-element semiconductor, seeded off the substrate, can be formed from the liquid solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2014
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Inventors: Cheng-Wei Cheng, Guy M. Cohen, Devendra K. Sadana, Brent A. Wacaser
  • Patent number: 9324564
    Abstract: Laser ablation can be used to form a trench within at least a blanket layer of a stressor layer that is atop a base substrate. A non-ablated portion of the stressor layer has an edge that defines the edge of the material layer region to be spalled. Laser ablation can also be used to form a trench within a blanket material stack including at least a plating seed layer. A stressor layer is formed on the non-ablated portions of the material stack and one portion of the stressor layer has an edge that defines the edge of the material layer region to be spalled. Laser ablation can be further used to form a trench that extends through a blanket stressor layer and into the base substrate itself. The trench has an edge that defines the edge of the material layer region to be spalled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignees: International Business Machines Corporation, KING ABDULAZIZ CITY FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Ibrahim Alhomoudi, Stephen W. Bedell, Cheng-Wei Cheng, Keith E. Fogel, Devendra K. Sadana, Katherine L. Saenger, Norma E. Sosa, Ning Li
  • Publication number: 20160103278
    Abstract: An electrical device that in one embodiment includes a first semiconductor device positioned on a first portion of a type IV semiconductor substrate, and an optoelectronic light emission device of type III-V semiconductor materials that is in electrical communication with the first semiconductor device. The optoelectronic light emission device is positioned adjacent to the first semiconductor device on the first portion of the type IV semiconductor substrate. A dielectric waveguide is present on a second portion of the type IV semiconductor substrate. An optoelectronic light detection device of type III-V semiconductor material is present on a third portion of the type IV semiconductor device. The dielectric waveguide is positioned between and aligned with the optoelectronic tight detection device and optoelectronic light emission device to transmit a light signal from the optoelectronic light emission device to the optoelectronic light detection device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2014
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Inventors: Cheng-Wei Cheng, Ning Li, Devendra K. Sadana, Kuen-Ting Shiu
  • Publication number: 20160105247
    Abstract: An electrical device that includes a first semiconductor device positioned on a first portion of a substrate and a second semiconductor device positioned on a third portion of the substrate, wherein the first and third portions of the substrate are separated by a second portion of the substrate. An interlevel dielectric layer is present on the first, second and third portions of the substrate. The interlevel dielectric layer is present over the first and second semiconductor devices. An optical interconnect is positioned over the second portion of the semiconductor substrate. At least one material layer of the optical interconnect includes an epitaxial material that is in direct contact with a seed surface within the second portion of the substrate through a via extending through the least one interlevel dielectric layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2014
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Inventors: Cheng-Wei Cheng, Ning Li, Devendra K. Sadana, Kuen-Ting Shiu
  • Publication number: 20160087160
    Abstract: A semiconductor device including a substrate structure including a semiconductor material layer that is present directly on a buried dielectric layer in a first portion of the substrate structure and an isolation dielectric material that is present directly on the buried dielectric layer in a second portion of the substrate structure. The semiconductor device further includes a III-V optoelectronic device that is present in direct contact with the isolation dielectric material in a first region of the second portion of the substrate structure. A dielectric wave guide is present in direct contact with the isolation dielectric material in a second region of the second portion of the substrate structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2014
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Inventors: Cheng-Wei Cheng, Ning Li, Devendra K. Sadana, Kuen-Ting Shiu
  • Patent number: 9287115
    Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor substrate including a type III-V semiconductor material directly on a dielectric material that includes forming a trench in a dielectric layer, and forming a via within the trench extending from a base of the trench to an exposed upper surface of an underlying semiconductor including substrate. A III-V semiconductor material is formed extending from the exposed upper surface of the semiconductor substrate filling at least a portion of the trench.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Cheng-Wei Cheng, Edward W. Kiewra, Amlan Majumdar, Uzma Rana, Devendra K. Sadana, Kuen-Ting Shiu, Yanning Sun