Patents by Inventor Darryl KUO

Darryl KUO 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: 11545392
    Abstract: A semiconductor component includes a substrate having an opening. The semiconductor component further includes a first dielectric liner in the opening, wherein the first dielectric liner having a thickness T1 at a first end of the opening, and a thickness T2 at a second end of the opening, and R1 is a ratio of T1 to T2. The semiconductor component further includes a second dielectric liner over the first dielectric liner, wherein the second dielectric liner having a thickness T3 at the first end of the opening, a thickness T4 at the second end of the opening, R2 is a ratio of T3 to T4, and R1 is greater than R2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Cheng-Hung Chang, Ebin Liao, Chia-Lin Yu, Hsiang-Yi Wang, Chun Hua Chang, Li-Hsien Huang, Darryl Kuo, Tsang-Jiuh Wu, Wen-Chih Chiou
  • Publication number: 20210005515
    Abstract: A semiconductor component includes a substrate having an opening. The semiconductor component further includes a first dielectric liner in the opening, wherein the first dielectric liner having a thickness T1 at a first end of the opening, and a thickness T2 at a second end of the opening, and R1 is a ratio of T1 to T2. The semiconductor component further includes a second dielectric liner over the first dielectric liner, wherein the second dielectric liner having a thickness T3 at the first end of the opening, a thickness T4 at the second end of the opening, R2 is a ratio of T3 to T4, and R1 is greater than R2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2020
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Inventors: Chen-Hua YU, Cheng-Hung CHANG, Ebin LIAO, Chia-Lin YU, Hsiang-Yi WANG, Chun Hua CHANG, Li-Hsien HUANG, Darryl KUO, Tsang-Jiuh WU, Wen-Chih CHIOU
  • Patent number: 10784162
    Abstract: A method of making a semiconductor component includes etching a substrate to define an opening. The method further includes depositing a first dielectric liner in the opening, wherein the first dielectric liner has a first stress. The method further includes depositing a second dielectric liner over the first dielectric liner, wherein the second dielectric liner has a second stress, and a direction of the first stress is opposite a direction of the second stress. The method further includes depositing a conductive material over the second dielectric liner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Cheng-Hung Chang, Ebin Liao, Chia-Lin Yu, Hsiang-Yi Wang, Chun Hua Chang, Li-Hsien Huang, Darryl Kuo, Tsang-Jiuh Wu, Wen-Chih Chiou
  • Publication number: 20190067107
    Abstract: A method of making a semiconductor component includes etching a substrate to define an opening. The method further includes depositing a first dielectric liner in the opening, wherein the first dielectric liner has a first stress. The method further includes depositing a second dielectric liner over the first dielectric liner, wherein the second dielectric liner has a second stress, and a direction of the first stress is opposite a direction of the second stress. The method further includes depositing a conductive material over the second dielectric liner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2018
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventors: Chen-Hua YU, Cheng-Hung CHANG, Ebin LIAO, Chia-Lin YU, Hsiang-Yi WANG, Chun Hua CHANG, Li-Hsien HUANG, Darryl KUO, Tsang-Jiuh WU, Wen-Chih CHIOU
  • Patent number: 10115634
    Abstract: A semiconductor component includes a semiconductor substrate having an opening A first dielectric liner having a first compressive stress is disposed in the opening. A second dielectric liner having a tensile stress is disposed on the first dielectric liner. A third dielectric liner having a second compressive stress disposed on the second dielectric liner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Cheng-Hung Chang, Ebin Liao, Chia-Lin Yu, Hsiang-Yi Wang, Chun Hua Chang, Li-Hsien Huang, Darryl Kuo, Tsang-Jiuh Wu, Wen-Chih Chiou
  • Publication number: 20160329245
    Abstract: A semiconductor component includes a semiconductor substrate having an opening A first dielectric liner having a first compressive stress is disposed in the opening. A second dielectric liner having a tensile stress is disposed on the first dielectric liner. A third dielectric liner having a second compressive stress disposed on the second dielectric liner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: Chen-Hua YU, Cheng-Hung CHANG, Ebin LIAO, Chia-Lin YU, Hsiang-Yi WANG, Chun Hua CHANG, Li-Hsien HUANG, Darryl KUO, Tsang-Jiuh WU, Wen-Chih CHIOU
  • Patent number: 9418923
    Abstract: A semiconductor component includes a semiconductor substrate having an opening A first dielectric liner having a first compressive stress is disposed in the opening. A second dielectric liner having a tensile stress is disposed on the first dielectric liner. A third dielectric liner having a second compressive stress disposed on the second dielectric liner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Cheng-Hung Chang, Ebin Liao, Chia-Lin Yu, Hsiang-Yi Wang, Chun Hua Chang, Li-Hsien Huang, Darryl Kuo, Tsang-Jiuh Wu, Wen-Chih Chiou
  • Publication number: 20140015146
    Abstract: A semiconductor component includes a semiconductor substrate having an opening A first dielectric liner having a first compressive stress is disposed in the opening. A second dielectric liner having a tensile stress is disposed on the first dielectric liner. A third dielectric liner having a second compressive stress disposed on the second dielectric liner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Chen-Hua YU, Cheng-Hung CHANG, Ebin LIAO, Chia-Lin YU, Hsiang-Yi WANG, Chun Hua CHANG, Li-Hsien HUANG, Darryl KUO, Tsang-Jiuh WU, Wen-Chih CHIOU
  • Patent number: 8575725
    Abstract: A semiconductor component includes a semiconductor substrate having a top surface. An opening extends from the top surface into the semiconductor substrate. The opening includes an interior surface. A first dielectric liner having a first compressive stress is disposed on the interior surface of the opening. A second dielectric liner having a tensile stress is disposed on the first dielectric liner. A third dielectric liner having a second compressive stress disposed on the second dielectric liner. A metal barrier layer is disposed on the third dielectric liner. A conductive material is disposed on the metal barrier layer and fills the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Cheng-Hung Chang, Ebin Liao, Chia-Lin Yu, Hsiang-Yi Wang, Chun Hua Chang, Li-Hsien Huang, Darryl Kuo, Tsang-Jiuh Wu, Wen-Chih Chiou
  • Patent number: 8487410
    Abstract: A semiconductor component includes a semiconductor substrate having a top surface. An opening extends from the top surface into the semiconductor substrate. The opening includes an interior surface. A first dielectric liner having a first compressive stress is disposed on the interior surface of the opening. A second dielectric liner having a tensile stress is disposed on the first dielectric liner. A third dielectric liner having a second compressive stress disposed on the second dielectric liner. A metal barrier layer is disposed on the third dielectric liner. A conductive material is disposed on the metal barrier layer and fills the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Cheng-Hung Chang, Ebin Liao, Chia-Lin Yu, Hsiang-Yi Wang, Chun Hua Chang, Li-Hsien Huang, Darryl Kuo, Tsang-Jiuh Wu, Wen-Chih Chiou
  • Publication number: 20120261827
    Abstract: A semiconductor component includes a semiconductor substrate having a top surface. An opening extends from the top surface into the semiconductor substrate. The opening includes an interior surface. A first dielectric liner having a first compressive stress is disposed on the interior surface of the opening. A second dielectric liner having a tensile stress is disposed on the first dielectric liner. A third dielectric liner having a second compressive stress disposed on the second dielectric liner. A metal barrier layer is disposed on the third dielectric liner. A conductive material is disposed on the metal barrier layer and fills the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2011
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Chen-Hua YU, Cheng-Hung CHANG, Ebin LIAO, Chia-Lin YU, Hsiang-Yi WANG, Chun Hua CHANG, Li-Hsien HUANG, Darryl KUO, Tsang-Jiuh WU, Wen-Chih CHIOU