Patents by Inventor Hsin-Fu Huang

Hsin-Fu Huang 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: 20190229014
    Abstract: A method for fabricating a semiconductor structure is disclosed. A bit line is formed on a substrate. The bit line comprises a tungsten layer and cap layer on the tungsten layer. A low-temperature physical vapor deposition (PVD) process is performed to deposit a silicon nitride spacer layer covering the bit line and the substrate. The silicon nitride spacer layer is in direct contact with the tungsten layer. The low-temperature PVD process is performed at a temperature ranging between 200˜400° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2018
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Inventors: Kuan-Chun Lin, Hsin-Fu Huang, Wei-Chih Chen
  • Publication number: 20190122925
    Abstract: A conductive structure includes a substrate including a first dielectric layer formed thereon, at least a first opening formed in the first dielectric layer, a low resistive layer formed in the opening, and a first metal bulk formed on the lower resistive layer in the opening. The first metal bulk directly contacts a surface of the first low resistive layer. The low resistive layer includes a carbonitride of a first metal material, and the first metal bulk includes the first metal material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Inventors: Li-Han Chen, Yen-Tsai Yi, Chun-Chieh Chiu, Min-Chuan Tsai, Wei-Chuan Tsai, Hsin-Fu Huang
  • Patent number: 10199228
    Abstract: A manufacturing method of a metal gate structure includes the following steps. First, a substrate covered by an interlayer dielectric is provided. A gate trench is formed in the interlayer dielectric, wherein a gate dielectric layer is formed in the gate trench. A silicon-containing work function layer is formed on the gate dielectric layer in the gate trench. The silicon-containing work function layer includes a vertical portion and a horizontal portion. Finally, the gate trench is filled up with a conductive metal layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Nien-Ting Ho, Chien-Hao Chen, Hsin-Fu Huang, Chi-Yuan Sun, Wei-Yu Chen, Min-Chuan Tsai, Tsun-Min Cheng, Chi-Mao Hsu
  • Patent number: 10199269
    Abstract: A conductive structure includes a substrate including a first dielectric layer formed thereon, at least a first opening formed in the first dielectric layer, a low resistive layer formed in the opening, and a first metal bulk formed on the lower resistive layer in the opening. The first metal bulk directly contacts a surface of the first low resistive layer. The low resistive layer includes a carbonitride of a first metal material, and the first metal bulk includes the first metal material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Li-Han Chen, Yen-Tsai Yi, Chun-Chieh Chiu, Min-Chuan Tsai, Wei-Chuan Tsai, Hsin-Fu Huang
  • Publication number: 20180337187
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure for preventing row hammering issue in DRAM cell is provided in the present invention. The structure includes a trench with a gate dielectric, an n-type work function metal layer, a TiN layer conformally formed within, and a buried word line filled in the trench.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2018
    Publication date: November 22, 2018
    Inventors: Chih-Chieh Tsai, Pin-Hong Chen, Tzu-Chieh Chen, Tsun-Min Cheng, Yi-Wei Chen, Hsin-Fu Huang, Chi-Mao Hsu, Shih-Fang Tzou
  • Publication number: 20180301458
    Abstract: The present invention provides a storage node contact structure of a memory device comprising a substrate having a dielectric layer comprising a recess, a first tungsten metal layer, and an adhesive layer on the first tungsten metal layer and a second tungsten metal layer on the adhesive layer, wherein the second tungsten metal layer is formed by a physical vapor deposition (PVD).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2018
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Inventors: Pin-Hong Chen, Tsun-Min Cheng, Chih-Chieh Tsai, Tzu-Chieh Chen, Kai-Jiun Chang, Chia-Chen Wu, Yi-An Huang, Yi-Wei Chen, Hsin-Fu Huang, Chi-Mao Hsu, Li-Wei Feng, Ying-Chiao Wang, Chung-Yen Feng
  • Patent number: 10068797
    Abstract: A semiconductor process for forming a plug includes the following steps. A dielectric layer having a recess is formed on a substrate. A titanium layer is formed to conformally cover the recess. A first titanium nitride layer is formed to conformally cover the titanium layer, thereby the first titanium nitride layer having first sidewall parts. The first sidewall parts of the first titanium nitride layer are pulled back, thereby second sidewall parts being formed. A second titanium nitride layer is formed to cover the recess. Moreover, a semiconductor structure formed by said semiconductor process is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Pin-Hong Chen, Kuo-Chih Lai, Chia Chang Hsu, Chun-Chieh Chiu, Li-Han Chen, Shu Min Huang, Min-Chuan Tsai, Hsin-Fu Huang, Chi-Mao Hsu
  • Patent number: 10043811
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure for preventing row hammering issue in DRAM cell is provided in the present invention. The structure includes a trench with a gate dielectric, an n-type work function metal layer, a TiN layer conformally formed within, and a buried word line filled in the trench.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignees: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP., Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chih-Chieh Tsai, Pin-Hong Chen, Tzu-Chieh Chen, Tsun-Min Cheng, Yi-Wei Chen, Hsin-Fu Huang, Chi-Mao Hsu, Shih-Fang Tzou
  • Publication number: 20180151428
    Abstract: A conductive structure includes a substrate including a first dielectric layer formed thereon, at least a first opening formed in the first dielectric layer, a low resistive layer formed in the opening, and a first metal bulk formed on the lower resistive layer in the opening. The first metal bulk directly contacts a surface of the first low resistive layer. The low resistive layer includes a carbonitride of a first metal material, and the first metal bulk includes the first metal material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2016
    Publication date: May 31, 2018
    Inventors: Li-Han Chen, Yen-Tsai Yi, Chun-Chieh Chiu, Min-Chuan Tsai, Wei-Chuan Tsai, Hsin-Fu Huang
  • Patent number: 9985110
    Abstract: A semiconductor process is described. A silicon-phosphorus (SiP) epitaxial layer is formed serving as a source/drain (S/D) region. A crystalline metal silicide layer is formed directly on the SiP epitaxial layer and thus prevents oxidation of the SiP epitaxial layer. A contact plug is formed over the crystalline metal silicide layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: United Microelectronics Corp.
    Inventors: Pin-Hong Chen, Kuo-Chih Lai, Chia-Chang Hsu, Chun-Chieh Chiu, Li-Han Chen, Min-Chuan Tsai, Kuo-Chin Hung, Wei-Chuan Tsai, Hsin-Fu Huang, Chi-Mao Hsu
  • Publication number: 20170323950
    Abstract: A semiconductor process is described. A silicon-phosphorus (SiP) epitaxial layer is formed serving as a source/drain (S/D) region. A crystalline metal silicide layer is formed directly on the SiP epitaxial layer and thus prevents oxidation of the SiP epitaxial layer. A contact plug is formed over the crystalline metal silicide layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Applicant: United Microelectronics Corp.
    Inventors: Pin-Hong Chen, Kuo-Chih Lai, Chia-Chang Hsu, Chun-Chieh Chiu, Li-Han Chen, Min-Chuan Tsai, Kuo-Chin Hung, Wei-Chuan Tsai, Hsin-Fu Huang, Chi-Mao Hsu
  • Patent number: 9755047
    Abstract: A semiconductor process is described. A silicon-phosphorus (SiP) epitaxial layer is formed serving as a source/drain (S/D) region. A crystalline metal silicide layer is formed directly on the SiP epitaxial layer and thus prevents oxidation of the SiP epitaxial layer. A contact plug is formed over the crystalline metal silicide layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: United Microelectronics Corp.
    Inventors: Pin-Hong Chen, Kuo-Chih Lai, Chia-Chang Hsu, Chun-Chieh Chiu, Li-Han Chen, Min-Chuan Tsai, Kuo-Chin Hung, Wei-Chuan Tsai, Hsin-Fu Huang, Chi-Mao Hsu
  • Publication number: 20170236747
    Abstract: A semiconductor process for forming a plug includes the following steps. A dielectric layer having a recess is formed on a substrate. A titanium layer is formed to conformally cover the recess. A first titanium nitride layer is formed to conformally cover the titanium layer, thereby the first titanium nitride layer having first sidewall parts. The first sidewall parts of the first titanium nitride layer are pulled back, thereby second sidewall parts being formed. A second titanium nitride layer is formed to cover the recess. Moreover, a semiconductor structure formed by said semiconductor process is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2017
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventors: Pin-Hong Chen, Kuo-Chih Lai, Chia Chang Hsu, Chun-Chieh Chiu, Li-Han Chen, Shu Min Huang, Min-Chuan Tsai, Hsin-Fu Huang, Chi-Mao Hsu
  • Publication number: 20170207093
    Abstract: A manufacturing method of a metal gate structure includes the following steps. First, a substrate covered by an interlayer dielectric is provided. A gate trench is formed in the interlayer dielectric, wherein a gate dielectric layer is formed in the gate trench. A silicon-containing work function layer is formed on the gate dielectric layer in the gate trench. The silicon-containing work function layer includes a vertical portion and a horizontal portion. Finally, the gate trench is filled up with a conductive metal layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2017
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Inventors: Nien-Ting Ho, Chien-Hao Chen, Hsin-Fu Huang, Chi-Yuan Sun, Wei-Yu Chen, Min-Chuan Tsai, Tsun-Min Cheng, Chi-Mao Hsu
  • Patent number: 9679813
    Abstract: A semiconductor process for forming a plug includes the following steps. A dielectric layer having a recess is formed on a substrate. A titanium layer is formed to conformally cover the recess. A first titanium nitride layer is formed to conformally cover the titanium layer, thereby the first titanium nitride layer having first sidewall parts. The first sidewall parts of the first titanium nitride layer are pulled back, thereby second sidewall parts being formed. A second titanium nitride layer is formed to cover the recess. Moreover, a semiconductor structure formed by said semiconductor process is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Pin-Hong Chen, Kuo-Chih Lai, Chia Chang Hsu, Chun-Chieh Chiu, Li-Han Chen, Shu Min Huang, Min-Chuan Tsai, Hsin-Fu Huang, Chi-Mao Hsu
  • Patent number: 9653300
    Abstract: A manufacturing method of a metal gate structure is provided. First, a substrate covered by an interlayer dielectric is provided. A gate trench is formed in the interlayer dielectric, wherein a gate dielectric layer is formed in the gate trench. A silicon-containing work function layer is formed on the gate dielectric layer in the gate trench. Finally, the gate trench is filled up with a conductive metal layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Nien-Ting Ho, Chien-Hao Chen, Hsin-Fu Huang, Chi-Yuan Sun, Wei-Yu Chen, Min-Chuan Tsai, Tsun-Min Cheng, Chi-Mao Hsu
  • Patent number: 9640482
    Abstract: The present invention utilizes a barrier layer in the contact hole to react with an S/D region to form a silicide layer. After forming the silicide layer, a directional deposition process is performed to form a first metal layer primarily on the barrier layer at the bottom of the contact hole, so that very little or even no first metal layer is disposed on the barrier layer at the sidewall of the contact hole. Then, the second metal layer is deposited from bottom to top in the contact hole as the deposition rate of the second metal layer on the barrier layer is slower than the deposition rate of the second metal layer on the first metal layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Pin-Hong Chen, Kuo-Chih Lai, Min-Chuan Tsai, Chun-Chieh Chiu, Li-Han Chen, Yen-Tsai Yi, Wei-Chuan Tsai, Kuo-Chin Hung, Hsin-Fu Huang, Chi-Mao Hsu
  • Publication number: 20170117379
    Abstract: A semiconductor process is described. A silicon-phosphorus (SiP) epitaxial layer is formed serving as a source/drain (S/D) region. A crystalline metal silicide layer is formed directly on the SiP epitaxial layer and thus prevents oxidation of the SiP epitaxial layer. A contact plug is formed over the crystalline metal silicide layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2015
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Inventors: Pin-Hong Chen, Kuo-Chih Lai, Chia-Chang Hsu, Chun-Chieh Chiu, Li-Han Chen, Min-Chuan Tsai, Kuo-Chin Hung, Wei-Chuan Tsai, Hsin-Fu Huang, Chi-Mao Hsu
  • Patent number: 9570348
    Abstract: A method of forming a contact structure is provided. A silicon-containing substrate is provided with a composite dielectric layer formed thereon. An opening penetrates through the composite dielectric layer and exposes a portion of the source/drain region. A titanium nitride layer is formed in the opening, and the titanium nitride layer is in contact with the exposed portion of the source/drain region. The titanium nitride layer is annealed, so that the bottom portion of the titanium nitride layer is partially transformed into a titanium silicide layer. A conductive layer is formed to fill up the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: United Microelectronics Corp.
    Inventors: Pin-Hong Chen, Kuo-Chih Lai, Chia-Chang Hsu, Chun-Chieh Chiu, Li-Han Chen, Shu-Min Huang, Min-Chuan Tsai, Hsin-Fu Huang, Chi-Mao Hsu
  • Patent number: 9558996
    Abstract: A method for filling a trench with a metal layer is disclosed. A deposition apparatus having a plurality of supporting pins is provided. A substrate and a dielectric layer disposed thereon are provided. The dielectric layer has a trench. A first deposition process is performed immediately after the substrate is placed on the supporting pins to form a metal layer in the trench, wherein during the first deposition process a temperature of the substrate is gradually increased to reach a predetermined temperature. When the temperature of the substrate reaches the predetermined temperature, a second deposition process is performed to completely fill the trench with the metal layer. The present invention further provides a semiconductor device having an aluminum layer with a reflectivity greater than 1, wherein the semiconductor device is formed by using the method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Chi-Mao Hsu, Hsin-Fu Huang, Min-Chuan Tsai, Chien-Hao Chen, Wei-Yu Chen, Chin-Fu Lin, Jing-Gang Li, Min-Hsien Chen, Jian-Hong Su