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: 20140346616
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a work function metal layer, a (work function) metal oxide layer and a main electrode. The work function metal layer is located on a substrate. The (work function) metal oxide layer is located on the work function metal layer. The main electrode is located on the (work function) metal oxide layer. A semiconductor process forming said semiconductor structure is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventors: Min-Chuan Tsai, Hsin-Fu Huang, Chi-Mao Hsu, Chin-Fu Lin, Chien-Hao Chen, Wei-Yu Chen, Chi-Yuan Sun, Ya-Hsueh Hsieh, Tsun-Min Cheng
  • Publication number: 20140306273
    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: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2013
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: 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: 8860135
    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: February 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    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
  • Patent number: 8841733
    Abstract: A method of fabricating a semiconductor device includes following steps. A substrate is provided, wherein a first dielectric layer having a trench therein is formed on the substrate, a source/drain region is formed in the substrate at two sides of the trench, and a second dielectric layer is formed on the substrate in the trench. A first physical vapor deposition process is performed to form a Ti-containing metal layer in the trench. A second physical vapor deposition process is performed to form an Al layer on the Ti-containing metal layer in the trench. A thermal process is performed to anneal the Ti-containing metal layer and the Al layer so as to form a work function metal layer. A metal layer is formed to fill the trench.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: United Microelectronics Corp.
    Inventors: Hsin-Fu Huang, Kun-Hsien Lin, Chi-Mao Hsu, Min-Chuan Tsai, Tzung-Ying Lee, Chin-Fu Lin
  • Patent number: 8836049
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a work function metal layer, a (work function) metal oxide layer and a main electrode. The work function metal layer is located on a substrate. The (work function) metal oxide layer is located on the work function metal layer. The main electrode is located on the (work function) metal oxide layer. Moreover a semiconductor process forming said semiconductor structure is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: United Microelectronics Corp.
    Inventors: Min-Chuan Tsai, Hsin-Fu Huang, Chi-Mao Hsu, Chin-Fu Lin, Chien-Hao Chen, Wei-Yu Chen, Chi-Yuan Sun, Ya-Hsueh Hsieh, Tsun-Min Cheng
  • Publication number: 20140239419
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device is provided. A silicon substrate is provided, and a gate insulating layer is formed on the silicon substrate. Then, a silicon barrier layer is formed on the gate insulating layer by the physical vapor deposition (PVD) process. Next, a silicon-containing layer is formed on the silicon barrier layer. The silicon barrier layer of the embodiment is a hydrogen-substantial-zero silicon layer, which has a hydrogen concentration of zero substantially.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2013
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Chien-Hao Chen, Hsin-Fu Huang, Chi-Yuan Sun, Min-Chuan Tsai, Wei-Yu Chen, Nien-Ting Ho, Tsun-Min Cheng, Chi-Mao Hsu
  • Patent number: 8802524
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method of manufacturing semiconductor device having metal gates. First, a substrate is provided. A first conductive type transistor having a first sacrifice gate and a second conductive type transistor having a second sacrifice gate are disposed on the substrate. The first sacrifice gate is removed to form a first trench. Then, a first metal layer is formed in the first trench. The second sacrifice gate is removed to form a second trench. Next, a second metal layer is formed in the first trench and the second trench. Lastly, a third metal layer is formed on the second metal layer wherein the third metal layer is filled into the first trench and the second trench.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: United Microelectronics Corp.
    Inventors: Po-Jui Liao, Tsung-Lung Tsai, Chien-Ting Lin, Shao-Hua Hsu, Yi-Wei Chen, Hsin-Fu Huang, Tzung-Ying Lee, Min-Chuan Tsai, Chan-Lon Yang, Chun-Yuan Wu, Teng-Chun Tsai, Guang-Yaw Hwang, Chia-Lin Hsu, Jie-Ning Yang, Cheng-Guo Chen, Jung-Tsung Tseng, Zhi-Cheng Lee, Hung-Ling Shih, Po-Cheng Huang, Yi-Wen Chen, Che-Hua Hsu
  • Patent number: 8735269
    Abstract: The method for forming a semiconductor structure includes first providing a substrate. Then, a TiN layer is formed on the substrate at a rate between 0.3 and 0.8 angstrom/second. Finally, a poly-silicon layer is formed directly on the TiN layer. Since the TiN in the barrier layer is formed at a low rate so as to obtain a good quality, the defects in the TiN layer or the defects on the above layer, such as gate dummy layer or gate cap layer, can be avoided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: United Microelectronics Corp.
    Inventors: Chi-Yuan Sun, Chien-Hao Chen, Hsin-Fu Huang, Min-Chuan Tsai, Wei-Yu Chen, Chi-Mao Hsu, Tsun-Min Cheng, Chin-Fu Lin
  • Publication number: 20140120711
    Abstract: Provided is a method of forming a metal gate including the following steps. A dielectric layer is formed on a substrate, wherein a gate trench is formed in the dielectric layer and a gate dielectric layer is formed in the gate trench. A first metal layer is formed in the gate trench by applying a AC bias between a target and the substrate during physical vapor deposition. A second metal layer is formed in the gate trench by applying a DC bias between the target and the substrate during physical vapor deposition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2012
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Min-Chuan Tsai, Hsin-Fu Huang, Chi-Mao Hsu, Tsun-Min Cheng, Chien-Hao Chen, Wei-Yu Chen, Chi-Yuan Sun
  • Publication number: 20140097507
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method of forming a semiconductor device having a metal gate. A substrate is provided and a gate dielectric and a work function metal layer are formed thereon, wherein the work function metal layer is on the gate dielectric layer. Then, a top barrier layer is formed on the work function metal layer. The step of forming the top barrier layer includes increasing a concentration of a boundary protection material in the top barrier layer. Lastly, a metal layer is formed on the top barrier layer. The present invention further provides a semiconductor device having a metal gate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Chi-Mao Hsu, Hsin-Fu Huang, Chin-Fu Lin, Min-Chuan Tsai, Wei-Yu Chen, Chien-Hao Chen
  • Patent number: 8691681
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method of forming a semiconductor device having a metal gate. A substrate is provided and a gate dielectric and a work function metal layer are formed thereon, wherein the work function metal layer is on the gate dielectric layer. Then, a top barrier layer is formed on the work function metal layer. The step of forming the top barrier layer includes increasing a concentration of a boundary protection material in the top barrier layer. Lastly, a metal layer is formed on the top barrier layer. The present invention further provides a semiconductor device having a metal gate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: United Microelectronics Corp.
    Inventors: Chi-Mao Hsu, Hsin-Fu Huang, Chin-Fu Lin, Min-Chuan Tsai, Wei-Yu Chen, Chien-Hao Chen
  • Patent number: 8662692
    Abstract: In a touch panel, a cover lens, a sensor unit, and a panel cell are assembled first via glue to form a panel component, where a concave portion is also formed at the side of the panel component. An assembling frame is used to extend into the concave portion and covering around the side and bottom of a backlight module so as to assemble the panel component with the backlight module. Wrapping tape and further fixtures that were used to combine the backlight module and the cell may be removed to reduce the overall cost of the touch panel, while the yield rate of the adhering process may be effectively promoted since the adhering process is done simply on glass components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: HannStar Display Corp.
    Inventors: Hsin-Fu Huang, Yu-Kai Huang
  • Publication number: 20140054654
    Abstract: A MOS transistor includes a gate structure on a substrate, and the gate structure includes a wetting layer, a transitional layer and a low resistivity material from bottom to top, wherein the transitional layer has the properties of a work function layer, and the gate structure does not have any work function layers. Moreover, the present invention provides a MOS transistor process forming said MOS transistor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2012
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Inventors: Ya-Hsueh Hsieh, Chi-Mao Hsu, Hsin-Fu Huang, Min-Chuan Tsai, Chien-Hao Chen, Chi-Yuan Sun, Wei-Yu Chen, Chin-Fu Lin
  • Publication number: 20130334690
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a work function metal layer, a (work function) metal oxide layer and a main electrode. The work function metal layer is located on a substrate. The (work function) metal oxide layer is located on the work function metal layer. The main electrode is located on the (work function) metal oxide layer. Moreover a semiconductor process forming said semiconductor structure is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2012
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Inventors: Min-Chuan Tsai, Hsin-Fu Huang, Chi-Mao Hsu, Chin-Fu Lin, Chien-Hao Chen, Wei-Yu Chen, Chi-Yuan Sun, Ya-Hsueh Hsieh, Tsun-Min Cheng
  • Publication number: 20130330919
    Abstract: A manufacturing process of an etch stop layer is provided. The manufacturing process includes steps of providing a substrate; forming a gate stack structure over the substrate, wherein the gate stack structure at least comprises a dummy polysilicon layer and a barrier layer; removing the dummy polysilicon layer to define a trench and expose a surface of the barrier layer; forming a repair layer on the surface of the barrier layer and an inner wall of the trench; and forming an etch stop layer on the repair layer. In addition, a manufacturing process of the gate stack structure with the etch stop layer further includes of forming an N-type work function metal layer on the etch stop layer within the trench, and forming a gate layer on the N-type work function metal layer within the trench.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kun-Hsien LIN, Hsin-Fu Huang, Chi-Mao Hsu, Chin-Fu Lin, Chun-Yuan Wu
  • Patent number: 8530980
    Abstract: A gate stack structure with an etch stop layer is provided. The gate stack structure is formed over a substrate. A spacer is formed on a sidewall of the gate stack structure. The gate stack structure includes a gate dielectric layer, a barrier layer, a repair layer and the etch stop layer. The gate dielectric layer is formed on the substrate. The barrier layer is formed on the gate dielectric layer. The barrier layer and an inner sidewall of the spacer collectively define a trench. The repair layer is formed on the barrier layer and an inner wall of the trench. The etch stop layer is formed on the repair layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: United Microelectronics Corp.
    Inventors: Kun-Hsien Lin, Hsin-Fu Huang, Chi-Mao Hsu, Chin-Fu Lin, Chun-Yuan Wu
  • Publication number: 20130214336
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2012
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    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
  • Publication number: 20130168744
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method of forming a semiconductor device having a metal gate. A substrate is provided and a gate dielectric and a work function metal layer are formed thereon, wherein the work function metal layer is on the gate dielectric layer. Then, a top barrier layer is formed on the work function metal layer. The step of forming the top barrier layer includes increasing a concentration of a boundary protection material in the top barrier layer. Lastly, a metal layer is formed on the top barrier layer. The present invention further provides a semiconductor device having a metal gate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2012
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Inventors: Chi-Mao Hsu, Hsin-Fu Huang, Chin-Fu Lin, Min-Chuan Tsai, Wei-Yu Chen, Chien-Hao Chen
  • Publication number: 20130113053
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a substrate, a dielectric layer and a fluoride metal layer. The dielectric layer is located on the substrate. The fluoride metal layer is located on the dielectric layer. Furthermore, the present invention also provides a semiconductor process to form said semiconductor structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2011
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Inventors: Kun-Hsien Lin, Chun-Hsien Lin, Hsin-Fu Huang
  • Patent number: 8420544
    Abstract: A method for fabricating an interconnection structure includes the following steps. Firstly, a substrate having a first conductive layer thereon is provided. Next, an ultra low-k material layer is formed on the substrate. Next, a portion of the ultra low-k material layer is removed, so as to form an opening to expose the first conductive layer. Next, a dry-cleaning process is performed by using gas, so as to clean a surface of the first conductive layer exposed by the opening. The dry-cleaning process is performed at a temperature in a range from the room temperature to 100° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: United Microelectronics Corp.
    Inventors: Hsin-Fu Huang, Chi-Mao Hsu, Tsun-Min Cheng, Chin-Fu Lin