Patents by Inventor Chia-Wei Chen

Chia-Wei 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: 20230343834
    Abstract: Ruthenium of a metal gate (MG) and/or a middle end of line (MEOL) structure is annealed to reduce, or even eliminate, seams after the ruthenium is deposited. Because the annealing reduces (or removes) seams in deposited ruthenium, electrical performance is increased because resistivity of the MG and/or the MEOL structure is decreased. Additionally, for MGs, the annealing generates a more even deposition profile, which results in a timed etching process producing a uniform gate height. As a result, more of the MGs will be functional after etching, which increases yield during production of the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2022
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventors: Hsin-Han TSAI, Hsiang-Ju LIAO, Yi-Lun LI, Cheng-Lung HUNG, Weng CHANG, Chi On CHUI, Jo-Chun HUNG, Chih-Wei LEE, Chia-Wei CHEN
  • Publication number: 20230343857
    Abstract: In a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device, a lower conductive layer is formed in an opening formed in a dielectric layer, and the lower conductive layer is recessed to form a space. A blanket conductive layer is formed over the recessed lower conductive layer in the space, a sidewall of the space and an upper surface of the dielectric layer. Part of the blanket conductive layer formed on the sidewall of the opening and the upper surface of the dielectric layer is removed, thereby forming a upper conductive layer on the lower conductive layer, and a cap insulating layer is formed over the upper conductive layer in the space. The blanket conductive layer is formed by physical vapor deposition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2022
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventors: An-Hung TAI, Chia-Wei CHEN, Shih-Hang CHIU, Yu-Hong LU, Hui-Chi CHEN, Kuo-Feng YU, Jian-Hao CHEN
  • Publication number: 20230320040
    Abstract: A cooling apparatus is provided. An external cooling fluid flows into an external inlet opening from an external inlet pipe and passes through a heat exchanger to flow out of an external outlet opening to an external outlet pipe. An internal cooling fluid flows into an internal inlet pipe from the server and flows into an internal inlet opening from the internal inlet pipe and passes through the heat exchanger for heat exchange with the external cooling fluid to flow out of an internal outlet opening to an internal outlet pipe. A hot-swap pump has a pump main body, an inlet anti-leakage pipe, an outlet anti-leakage pipe and a hot-swap connector. The inlet anti-leakage pipe includes an inlet connector and an inlet anti-leakage valve. The outlet anti-leakage pipe includes an outlet connector and an outlet anti-leakage valve. The hot-swap connector is electrically connected to the pump main body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2022
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Applicant: Super Micro Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: Chia-Wei CHEN, Te-Chang LIN, Yueh-Ming LIU, Yu-Hsiang HUANG, Ya-Lin LIU, Chi-Che CHANG
  • Publication number: 20230295805
    Abstract: An intersecting module is provided. The intersecting module includes a plurality of internal ventilating plates. The internal ventilating plates have a plurality of orifices and include a first group of internal ventilating plates, a second group of internal ventilating plates, and a third group of internal ventilating plates arranged along a longitudinal direction. The second group of internal ventilating plates are positioned between the first group of internal ventilating plates and the third group of internal ventilating plates in the longitudinal direction. The first group of internal ventilating plates and the second group of internal ventilating plates are arranged in a staggered manner, and the second group of internal ventilating plates and the third group of internal ventilating plates are also arranged in a staggered manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2023
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventors: Yung-Syuan LAN, Chia-Wei CHEN
  • Publication number: 20230290824
    Abstract: A method for forming a semiconductor device structure includes forming first nanostructures and second nanostructures over a substrate. The method also includes forming a first metal gate layer surrounding the first nanostructures and over the first nanostructures and the second nanostructures. The method also includes etching back the first metal gate layer over the first nanostructures and the second nanostructures. The method also includes removing the first metal gate layer over the second nanostructures. The method also includes forming a second metal gate layer surrounding the second nanostructures and over the first nanostructures and the second nanostructures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2022
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Wen-Yao YANG, Chia-Wei CHEN, Wei-Cheng HSU, Jo-Chun HUNG, Yung-Hsiang CHAN, Hui-Chi CHEN, Yen-Ta LIN, Te-Fu YEH, Yun-Chen WU, Yen-Ju CHEN, Chih-Ming SUN
  • Publication number: 20230290638
    Abstract: A method for forming a semiconductor device structure is provided. The method includes forming a gate dielectric layer over a substrate. The method includes forming a work function metal layer over the gate dielectric layer. The method includes forming a glue layer over the work function metal layer. The glue layer is thinner than the gate dielectric layer. The method includes forming a gate electrode over the glue layer. The gate electrode includes fluorine. The method includes annealing the gate electrode. The fluorine diffuses from the gate electrode into the gate dielectric layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2022
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chia-Wei CHEN, Chih-Yu HSU, Cheng-Hong YANG, Jian-Hao CHEN, Kuo-Feng YU
  • Publication number: 20230268409
    Abstract: A semiconductor device structure and a formation method are provided. The method includes forming a fin structure over a substrate, and the fin structure has multiple sacrificial layers and multiple semiconductor layers laid out alternately. The method also includes removing the sacrificial layers to release multiple semiconductor nanostructures made up of remaining portions of the semiconductor lavers. The method further includes forming a gate dielectric layer to wrap around the semiconductor nanostructures and forming a first metal-containing layer over the gate dielectric layer to wrap around the semiconductor nanostructures. In addition, the method includes introducing oxygen-containing plasma on the first metal-containing layer to transform an upper portion of the first metal-containing layer into a metal oxide layer. The method includes forming a second metal-containing layer over the metal oxide layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2022
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chia-Wei CHEN, Jo-Chun HUNG, Chih-Wei LEE, Hui-Chi CHEN, Hsin-Han TSAI, Hsiang-Ju LIAO, Yi-Lun LI, Cheng-Lung HUNG, Chi On CHUI
  • Patent number: 11735484
    Abstract: Semiconductor device and the manufacturing method thereof are disclosed. An exemplary semiconductor device comprises a first semiconductor stack and a second semiconductor stack over a substrate, wherein each of the first and second semiconductor stacks includes semiconductor layers stacked up and separated from each other; a dummy spacer between the first and second semiconductor stacks, wherein the dummy spacer contacts a first sidewall of each semiconductor layer of the first and second semiconductor stacks; and a gate structure wrapping a second sidewall, a top surface, and a bottom surface of each semiconductor layer of the first and second semiconductor stacks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Chih-Yu Hsu, Jian-Hao Chen, Chia-Wei Chen, Shan-Mei Liao, Hui-Chi Chen, Cheng Hong Yang, Shih-Hao Lin, Kuo-Feng Yu, Feng-Cheng Yang, Yen-Ming Chen
  • Patent number: 11719474
    Abstract: A refrigeration cabinet includes a freezing compartment, a first evaporator and a second evaporator. The freezing compartment includes a freezing compartment door, and the first evaporator and the second evaporator are both equipped in the freezing compartment. The first evaporator is turned off and a second evaporator is working while the freezing compartment door is opened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Lee-Long Chen, Chun-Yang Hung, Chia-Wei Chen, Yi-Chung Chou
  • Publication number: 20230236553
    Abstract: A training method of a semiconductor process prediction model, a semiconductor process prediction device, and a semiconductor process prediction method are provided. The training method of the semiconductor process prediction model includes the following steps. The semiconductor process was performed on several samples. A plurality of process data of the samples are obtained. A plurality of electrical measurement data of the samples are obtained. Some of the samples having physical defects are filtered out according to the process data. The semiconductor process prediction model is trained according to the process data and the electrical measurement data of the filtered samples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2022
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Inventors: Chia-Wei CHEN, Ching-Pei LIN, Chung-Yi CHIU, Te-Hsuan CHEN, Ming-Wei CHEN, Hsiao-Ying YANG
  • Publication number: 20230235969
    Abstract: A temperature control apparatus is disposed in a first environment and a second environment. The temperature control apparatus includes a heat exchanging unit and a working fluid. The heat exchanging unit is independently disposed and divided into a first heat exchanging portion and a second heat exchanging portion. The heat exchanging unit includes a pipe and a plurality of heat-dissipating fins for cooling the pipe. Two ends of the pipe are connected to from a closed pipe. The pipe runs in the first and the second heat exchanging portions alternately. The heat-dissipating fins are not continuously disposed in the first heat exchanging portion and the second heat exchanging portion. The first heat exchanging portion is correspondingly disposed at the first environment. The second heat exchanging portion is correspondingly disposed at the second environment. The working fluid flows in the pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2023
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Inventors: Hsueh-Chi PAN, Tse-Hsin WANG, Chia-Wei CHEN, Ying-Chi CHEN
  • Publication number: 20230238262
    Abstract: A semiconductor manufacturing process prediction method and a semiconductor manufacturing process prediction device are provided. The semiconductor manufacturing process prediction method includes the following steps. A plurality of process data are obtained. According to the process data, a machine learning model is used to execute prediction and obtain a prediction confidence and a prediction yield. Whether the prediction confidence is lower than a predetermined level is determined. If the prediction confidence is lower than the predetermined level, the machine learning model is modified. According to the process data, the prediction yield is adjusted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2022
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Inventors: Hsiao-Ying YANG, Ching-Pei LIN, Chung-Yi CHIU, Ming-Wei CHEN, Te-Hsuan CHEN, Chia-Wei CHEN, Wen-Shan HUANG
  • Patent number: 11697876
    Abstract: A processing apparatus is provided. The processing apparatus includes a processing chamber, a pump, and an intersecting module. The process chamber has a gas outlet. The pump communicates with the gas outlet. The pump is configured to exhaust gas from the processing chamber via the gas outlet. The intersecting module is positioned between the pump and the gas outlet. The intersecting module includes a plurality of support members and a plurality of internal ventilating plates. The support members are arranged along a longitudinal direction. Each of the internal ventilating plates has a plurality of orifices. At least one of the internal ventilating plates is positioned between two of the support members positioned adjacent to each other in the longitudinal direction. Each of the internal ventilating plates is inclined relative to a transversal direction that is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Yung-Syuan Lan, Chia-Wei Chen
  • Publication number: 20230215929
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a semiconductor device and a method of forming the same. The semiconductor device includes a first channel members being vertically stacked, a second channel members being vertically stacked, an n-type work function layer wrapping around each of the first channel members, a first p-type work function layer over the n-type work function layer and wrapping around each of the first channel members, a second p-type work function layer wrapping around each of the second channel members, a third p-type work function layer over the second p-type work function layer and wrapping around each of the second channel members, and a gate cap layer over a top surface of the first p-type work function layer and a top surface of the third p-type work function layer such that the gate cap layer electrically couples the first p-type work function layer and the third p-type work function layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2023
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: Chia-Wei Chen, Wei Cheng Hsu, Hui-Chi Chen, Jian-Hao Chen, Kuo-Feng Yu, Shih-Hang Chiu, Wei-Cheng Wang, Yen-Ju Chen
  • Publication number: 20230217640
    Abstract: Semiconductor structures and methods are provided. A method according to the present disclosure includes forming a first channel member, a second channel member directly over the first channel member, and a third channel member directly over the second channel member, depositing a first metal layer around each of the first channel member, the second channel member, and the third channel member, removing the first metal layer from around the second channel member and the third channel member while the first channel member remains wrapped around by the first metal layer, after the removing of the first metal layer, depositing a second metal layer around the second channel member and the third channel member, removing the second metal layer from around the third channel member, and after the removing of the second metal layer, depositing a third metal layer around the third channel member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2023
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: Shih-Hao Lin, Kian-Long Lim, Chia-Hao Pao, Chih-Chuan Yang, Chia-Wei Chen, Chien-Chih Lin
  • Patent number: 11605638
    Abstract: Semiconductor structures and methods are provided. A method according to the present disclosure includes forming a first channel member, a second channel member directly over the first channel member, and a third channel member directly over the second channel member, depositing a first metal layer around each of the first channel member, the second channel member, and the third channel member, removing the first metal layer from around the second channel member and the third channel member while the first channel member remains wrapped around by the first metal layer, after the removing of the first metal layer, depositing a second metal layer around the second channel member and the third channel member, removing the second metal layer from around the third channel member, and after the removing of the second metal layer, depositing a third metal layer around the third channel member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Shih-Hao Lin, Kian-Long Lim, Chia-Hao Pao, Chih-Chuan Yang, Chia-Wei Chen, Chien-Chih Lin
  • Patent number: 11605720
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a semiconductor device and a method of forming the same. The semiconductor device includes a first channel members being vertically stacked, a second channel members being vertically stacked, an n-type work function layer wrapping around each of the first channel members, a first p-type work function layer over the n-type work function layer and wrapping around each of the first channel members, a second p-type work function layer wrapping around each of the second channel members, a third p-type work function layer over the second p-type work function layer and wrapping around each of the second channel members, and a gate cap layer over a top surface of the first p-type work function layer and a top surface of the third p-type work function layer such that the gate cap layer electrically couples the first p-type work function layer and the third p-type work function layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Chia-Wei Chen, Wei Cheng Hsu, Hui-Chi Chen, Jian-Hao Chen, Kuo-Feng Yu, Shih-Hang Chiu, Wei-Cheng Wang, Yen-Ju Chen
  • Publication number: 20230063857
    Abstract: A device includes a semiconductor substrate, a fin structure on the semiconductor substrate, a gate structure on the fin structure, and a pair of source/drain features on both sides of the gate structure. The gate structure includes an interfacial layer on the fin structure, a gate dielectric layer on the interfacial layer, and a gate electrode layer of a conductive material on and directly contacting the gate dielectric layer. The gate dielectric layer includes nitrogen element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Inventors: Chia-Wei Chen, Chih-Yu Hsu, Hui-Chi Chen, Shan-Mei Liao, Jian-Hao Chen, Cheng-Hao Hou, Huang-Chin Chen, Cheng Hong Yang, Shih-Hao Lin, Tsung-Da Lin, Da-Yuan Lee, Kuo-Feng Yu, Feng-Cheng Yang, Chi On Chui, Yen-Ming Chen
  • Publication number: 20230027552
    Abstract: A fluid immersion cooling system includes a fluid tank that contains a layer of a dual-phase coolant fluid and one or more layers of single-phase coolant fluids. The dual-phase and single-phase coolant fluids are immiscible, with the dual-phase coolant fluid having a lower boiling point and higher density than a single-phase coolant fluid. A substrate of an electronic system is submerged in the tank such that high heat-generating components are immersed at least in the layer of the dual-phase coolant fluid. Heat from the components is dissipated to the dual-phase coolant fluid to generate vapor bubbles of the dual-phase coolant fluid. The vapor bubbles rise to a layer of a single-phase coolant fluid that is above the layer of the dual-phase coolant fluid. The vapor bubbles condense to droplets of the dual-phase coolant fluid. The droplets fall down into the layer of the dual-phase coolant fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2021
    Publication date: January 26, 2023
    Applicant: Super Micro Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: Yueh Ming LIU, Yu Hsiang HUANG, Yu Chuan CHANG, Tan Hsin CHANG, Hsiao Chung CHEN, Chia-Wei CHEN, Chih-Ta CHEN, Cheng-Hung LIN, Ming-Te HSU
  • Publication number: 20230016381
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a semiconductor fin protruding from a substrate; a gate structure engaging with the semiconductor fin. The semiconductor structure also includes an interlayer dielectric (ILD) layer disposed over the substrate and adjacent to the gate structure, where a top surface of the gate structure is below a top surface of the ILD layer; a first metal layer in direct contact with a top surface of the gate structure; a second metal layer disposed over the first metal layer, where the first metal layer is disposed on bottom and sidewall surfaces of the second metal layer, where the bottom surface of the second metal layer has a concave profile, and where the second metal layer differs from the first metal layer in composition; and a gate contact disposed over the second metal layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventors: Wei-Cheng Wang, Shih-Hang Chiu, Kuan-Ting Liu, Chi On Chui, Chia-Wei Chen, Jian-Hao Chen