Patents by Inventor Chun-Ting Chiang
Chun-Ting Chiang 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).
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Patent number: 12154927Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a semiconductor substrate, an interconnection structure, a color filter, and a first isolation structure. The semiconductor substrate includes a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The interconnection structure is disposed over the first surface, and the color filter is disposed over the second surface. The first isolation structure includes a bottom portion, an upper portion and a diffusion barrier layer surrounding a sidewall of the upper portion. A top surface of the upper portion of the first isolation structure extends into and is in contact with a dielectric layer of the interconnection structure.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2022Date of Patent: November 26, 2024Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.Inventors: Yen-Ting Chiang, Chun-Yuan Chen, Hsiao-Hui Tseng, Sheng-Chan Li, Yu-Jen Wang, Wei Chuang Wu, Shyh-Fann Ting, Jen-Cheng Liu, Dun-Nian Yaung
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Patent number: 12148782Abstract: Various embodiments of the present application are directed towards image sensors including composite backside illuminated (CBSI) structures to enhance performance. In some embodiments, a first trench isolation structure extends into a backside of a substrate to a first depth and comprises a pair of first trench isolation segments. A photodetector is in the substrate, between and bordering the first trench isolation segments. A second trench isolation structure is between the first trench isolation segments and extends into the backside of the substrate to a second depth less than the first depth. The second trench isolation structure comprises a pair of second trench isolation segments. An absorption enhancement structure overlies the photodetector, between the second trench isolation segments, and is recessed into the backside of the semiconductor substrate. The absorption enhancement structure and the second trench isolation structure collectively define a CBSI structure.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2023Date of Patent: November 19, 2024Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Wei Chuang Wu, Dun-Nian Yaung, Feng-Chi Hung, Jen-Cheng Liu, Jhy-Jyi Sze, Keng-Yu Chou, Yen-Ting Chiang, Ming-Hsien Yang, Chun-Yuan Chen
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Publication number: 20240371904Abstract: Various embodiments of the present application are directed towards image sensors including composite backside illuminated (CBSI) structures to enhance performance. In some embodiments, a first trench isolation structure extends into a backside of a substrate to a first depth and comprises a pair of first trench isolation segments. A photodetector is in the substrate, between and bordering the first trench isolation segments. A second trench isolation structure is between the first trench isolation segments and extends into the backside of the substrate to a second depth less than the first depth. The second trench isolation structure comprises a pair of second trench isolation segments. An absorption enhancement structure overlies the photodetector, between the second trench isolation segments, and is recessed into the backside of the semiconductor substrate. The absorption enhancement structure and the second trench isolation structure collectively define a CBSI structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2024Publication date: November 7, 2024Inventors: Wei Chuang Wu, Dun-Nian Yaung, Feng-Chi Hung, Jen-Cheng Liu, Jhy-Jyi Sze, Keng-Yu Chou, Yen-Ting Chiang, Ming-Hsien Yang, Chun-Yuan Chen
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Patent number: 11239082Abstract: A method for fabricating semiconductor device includes the steps of first forming a gate dielectric layer on a substrate; forming a gate material layer on the gate dielectric layer, and removing part of the gate material layer and part of the gate dielectric layer to form a gate electrode, in which a top surface of the gate dielectric layer adjacent to two sides of the gate electrode is lower than a top surface of the gate dielectric layer between the gate electrode and the substrate. Next, a first mask layer is formed on the gate dielectric layer and the gate electrode, part of the first mask layer and part of the gate dielectric layer are removed to form a first spacer, a second mask layer is formed on the substrate and the gate electrode, and part of the second mask layer is removed to forma second spacer.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2019Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.Inventors: I-Fan Chang, Yen-Liang Wu, Wen-Tsung Chang, Jui-Ming Yang, Jie-Ning Yang, Chi-Ju Lee, Chun-Ting Chiang, Bo-Yu Su, Chih-Wei Lin, Dien-Yang Lu
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Patent number: 10468493Abstract: The present invention provides a method of manufacturing a gate stack structure. The method comprises providing a substrate. A dielectric layer is then formed on the substrate and a gate trench is formed in the dielectric layer. A bottom barrier layer, a first work function metal layer and a top barrier layer are formed in the gate trench in sequence. Afterwards, a silicon formation layer is formed on the top barrier layer and filling the gate trench. A planarization process is performed, to remove a portion of the silicon formation layer, a portion of the bottom barrier layer, a portion of the first work function metal layer, and a portion of the top barrier layer. Next, the remaining silicon formation layer is removed completely, and a conductive layer is filled in the gate trench.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2018Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignee: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.Inventors: Chun-Ting Chiang, Chi-Ju Lee, Chih-Wei Lin, Bo-Yu Su, Yen-Liang Wu, Wen-Tsung Chang, Jui-Ming Yang, I-Fan Chang
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Publication number: 20190295849Abstract: A method for fabricating semiconductor device includes the steps of first forming a gate dielectric layer on a substrate; forming a gate material layer on the gate dielectric layer, and removing part of the gate material layer and part of the gate dielectric layer to form a gate electrode, in which a top surface of the gate dielectric layer adjacent to two sides of the gate electrode is lower than a top surface of the gate dielectric layer between the gate electrode and the substrate. Next, a first mask layer is formed on the gate dielectric layer and the gate electrode, part of the first mask layer and part of the gate dielectric layer are removed to form a first spacer, a second mask layer is formed on the substrate and the gate electrode, and part of the second mask layer is removed to forma second spacer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2019Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventors: I-Fan Chang, Yen-Liang Wu, Wen-Tsung Chang, Jui-Ming Yang, Jie-Ning Yang, Chi-Ju Lee, Chun-Ting Chiang, Bo-Yu Su, Chih-Wei Lin, Dien-Yang Lu
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Patent number: 10388749Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate, a gate structure, a spacer, a mask layer, and at least one void. The gate structure is disposed on the substrate, and the gate structure includes a metal gate electrode. The spacer is disposed on sidewalls of the gate structure, and a topmost surface of the spacer is higher than a topmost surface of the metal gate electrode. The mask layer is disposed on the gate structure. At least one void is disposed in the mask layer and disposed between the metal gate electrode and the spacer.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2018Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.Inventors: Yen-Liang Wu, Wen-Tsung Chang, Jui-Ming Yang, I-Fan Chang, Chun-Ting Chiang, Chih-Wei Lin, Bo-Yu Su, Chi-Ju Lee
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Patent number: 10366896Abstract: A method for fabricating semiconductor device includes the steps of first forming a gate dielectric layer on a substrate; forming a gate material layer on the gate dielectric layer, and removing part of the gate material layer and part of the gate dielectric layer to form a gate electrode, in which a top surface of the gate dielectric layer adjacent to two sides of the gate electrode is lower than a top surface of the gate dielectric layer between the gate electrode and the substrate. Next, a first mask layer is formed on the gate dielectric layer and the gate electrode, part of the first mask layer and part of the gate dielectric layer are removed to form a first spacer, a second mask layer is formed on the substrate and the gate electrode, and part of the second mask layer is removed to form a second spacer.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2017Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.Inventors: I-Fan Chang, Yen-Liang Wu, Wen-Tsung Chang, Jui-Ming Yang, Jie-Ning Yang, Chi-Ju Lee, Chun-Ting Chiang, Bo-Yu Su, Chih-Wei Lin, Dien-Yang Lu
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Publication number: 20190109202Abstract: The present invention provides a method of manufacturing a gate stack structure. The method comprises providing a substrate. A dielectric layer is then formed on the substrate and a gate trench is formed in the dielectric layer. A bottom barrier layer, a first work function metal layer and a top barrier layer are formed in the gate trench in sequence. Afterwards, a silicon formation layer is formed on the top barrier layer and filling the gate trench. A planarization process is performed, to remove a portion of the silicon formation layer, a portion of the bottom barrier layer, a portion of the first work function metal layer, and a portion of the top barrier layer. Next, the remaining silicon formation layer is removed completely, and a conductive layer is filled in the gate trench.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2018Publication date: April 11, 2019Inventors: Chun-Ting Chiang, Chi-Ju Lee, Chih-Wei Lin, Bo-Yu Su, Yen-Liang Wu, Wen-Tsung Chang, Jui-Ming Yang, I-Fan Chang
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Publication number: 20190043725Abstract: A method for fabricating semiconductor device includes the steps of first forming a gate dielectric layer on a substrate; forming a gate material layer on the gate dielectric layer, and removing part of the gate material layer and part of the gate dielectric layer to form a gate electrode, in which a top surface of the gate dielectric layer adjacent to two sides of the gate electrode is lower than a top surface of the gate dielectric layer between the gate electrode and the substrate. Next, a first mask layer is formed on the gate dielectric layer and the gate electrode, part of the first mask layer and part of the gate dielectric layer are removed to form a first spacer, a second mask layer is formed on the substrate and the gate electrode, and part of the second mask layer is removed to form a second spacer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2017Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventors: I-Fan Chang, Yen-Liang Wu, Wen-Tsung Chang, Jui-Ming Yang, Jie-Ning Yang, Chi-Ju Lee, Chun-Ting Chiang, Bo-Yu Su, Chih-Wei Lin, Dien-Yang Lu
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Patent number: 10186594Abstract: The present invention provides a method of manufacturing a gate stack structure. The method comprises providing a substrate. A dielectric layer is then formed on the substrate and a gate trench is formed in the dielectric layer. A bottom barrier layer, a first work function metal layer and a top barrier layer are formed in the gate trench in sequence. Afterwards, a silicon formation layer is formed on the top barrier layer and filling the gate trench. A planarization process is performed, to remove a portion of the silicon formation layer, a portion of the bottom barrier layer, a portion of the first work function metal layer, and a portion of the top barrier layer. Next, the remaining silicon formation layer is removed completely, and a conductive layer is filled in the gate trench.Type: GrantFiled: July 4, 2017Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.Inventors: Chun-Ting Chiang, Chi-Ju Lee, Chih-Wei Lin, Bo-Yu Su, Yen-Liang Wu, Wen-Tsung Chang, Jui-Ming Yang, I-Fan Chang
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Publication number: 20190006484Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate, a gate structure, a spacer, a mask layer, and at least one void. The gate structure is disposed on the substrate, and the gate structure includes a metal gate electrode. The spacer is disposed on sidewalls of the gate structure, and a topmost surface of the spacer is higher than a topmost surface of the metal gate electrode. The mask layer is disposed on the gate structure. At least one void is disposed in the mask layer and disposed between the metal gate electrode and the spacer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2018Publication date: January 3, 2019Inventors: Yen-Liang Wu, Wen-Tsung Chang, Jui-Ming Yang, I-Fan Chang, Chun-Ting Chiang, Chih-Wei Lin, Bo-Yu Su, Chi-Ju Lee
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Patent number: 10170573Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate, a metal gate on the substrate, and a first inter-layer dielectric (ILD) layer around the metal gate. A top surface of the metal gate is lower than a top surface of the ILD layer thereby forming a recessed region atop the metal gate. A mask layer is disposed in the recessed region. A void is formed in the mask layer within the recessed region. A second ILD layer is disposed on the mask layer and the first ILD layer. A contact hole extends into the second ILD layer and the mask layer. The contact hole exposes the top surface of the metal gate and communicates with the void. A conductive layer is disposed in the contact hole and the void.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2017Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Assignee: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.Inventors: Chun-Ting Chiang, Jie-Ning Yang, Chi-Ju Lee, Chih-Wei Lin, Bo-Yu Su, Yen-Liang Wu, I-Fan Chang, Jui-Ming Yang, Wen-Tsung Chang
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Publication number: 20180358448Abstract: The present invention provides a method of manufacturing a gate stack structure. The method comprises providing a substrate. A dielectric layer is then formed on the substrate and a gate trench is formed in the dielectric layer. A bottom barrier layer, a first work function metal layer and a top barrier layer are formed in the gate trench in sequence. Afterwards, a silicon formation layer is formed on the top barrier layer and filling the gate trench. A planarization process is performed, to remove a portion of the silicon formation layer, a portion of the bottom barrier layer, a portion of the first work function metal layer, and a portion of the top barrier layer. Next, the remaining silicon formation layer is removed completely, and a conductive layer is filled in the gate trench.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 4, 2017Publication date: December 13, 2018Inventors: Chun-Ting Chiang, Chi-Ju Lee, Chih-Wei Lin, Bo-Yu Su, Yen-Liang Wu, Wen-Tsung Chang, Jui-Ming Yang, I-Fan Chang
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Patent number: 10062764Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate, a gate structure, a spacer, a mask layer, and at least one void. The gate structure is disposed on the substrate, and the gate structure includes a metal gate electrode. The spacer is disposed on sidewalls of the gate structure, and a topmost surface of the spacer is higher than a topmost surface of the metal gate electrode. The mask layer is disposed on the gate structure. At least one void is disposed in the mask layer and disposed between the metal gate electrode and the spacer.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2017Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.Inventors: Yen-Liang Wu, Wen-Tsung Chang, Jui-Ming Yang, I-Fan Chang, Chun-Ting Chiang, Chih-Wei Lin, Bo-Yu Su, Chi-Ju Lee
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Patent number: 8980151Abstract: A method and system for compression molding a dual core of a golf ball is disclosed. The method may include a first cycle in which a top mold plate, a middle mold plate, and a bottom mold plate may be used to compression mold concave shells. During the first cycle, the top mold plate and the bottom mold plate may be held at a first temperature T1 and the middle mold plate may be held at a second temperature T2. During the first cycle, the mold plates may be pressed together with a first pressure P1 for a first time t1. A second cycle may include compression molding the concave shells about a solid core. During the second cycle, the top mold plate and the bottom mold plate may be held at the first temperature T1 and pressed together with a second pressure P2 for a second time t2.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2011Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Chien-Hsin Chou, Chin-Shun Ko, Chun-Ting Chiang, Chen-Tai Liu, Takahisa Ono
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Publication number: 20130140734Abstract: A method and system for compression molding a dual core of a golf ball is disclosed. The method may include a first cycle in which a top mold plate, a middle mold plate, and a bottom mold plate may be used to compression mold concave shells. During the first cycle, the top mold plate and the bottom mold plate may be held at a first temperature T1 and the middle mold plate may be held at a second temperature T2. During the first cycle, the mold plates may be pressed together with a first pressure P1 for a first time t1. A second cycle may include compression molding the concave shells about a solid core. During the second cycle, the top mold plate and the bottom mold plate may be held at the first temperature T1 and pressed together with a second pressure P2 for a second time t2.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2011Publication date: June 6, 2013Applicant: NIKE, INC.Inventors: Chien-Hsin Chou, Chin-Shun Ko, Chun-Ting Chiang, Chen-Tai Liu, Takahisa Ono