Patents by Inventor Jeong-hoon Ahn

Jeong-hoon Ahn 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: 12199016
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate provided with an integrated circuit and a contact, an interlayer dielectric layer covering the integrated circuit and the contact, a through electrode penetrating the substrate and the interlayer dielectric layer, a first intermetal dielectric layer on the interlayer dielectric layer, and first and second wiring patterns in the first intermetal dielectric layer. The first wiring pattern includes a first conductive pattern on the through electrode, and a first via penetrating the first intermetal dielectric layer and connecting the first conductive pattern to the through electrode. The second wiring pattern includes a second conductive pattern on the contact, and a second via penetrating the first intermetal dielectric layer and connecting the second conductive pattern to the contact. A first width in a first direction of the first via is greater than a second width in the first direction of the second via.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2025
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shaofeng Ding, Jeong Hoon Ahn, Yun Ki Choi
  • Publication number: 20250014968
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate provided with an integrated circuit and a contact, an interlayer dielectric layer covering the integrated circuit and the contact, a through electrode penetrating the substrate and the interlayer dielectric layer, a first intermetal dielectric layer on the interlayer dielectric layer, and first and second wiring patterns in the first intermetal dielectric layer. The first wiring pattern includes a first conductive pattern on the through electrode, and a first via penetrating the first intermetal dielectric layer and connecting the first conductive pattern to the through electrode. The second wiring pattern includes a second conductive pattern on the contact, and a second via penetrating the first intermetal dielectric layer and connecting the second conductive pattern to the contact. A first width in a first direction of the first via is greater than a second width in the first direction of the second via.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2024
    Publication date: January 9, 2025
    Inventors: SHAOFENG DING, JEONG HOON AHN, YUN KI CHOI
  • Publication number: 20250006594
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate provided with an integrated circuit and a contact, an interlayer dielectric layer covering the integrated circuit and the contact, a through electrode penetrating the substrate and the interlayer dielectric layer, a first intermetal dielectric layer on the interlayer dielectric layer, and first and second wiring patterns in the first intermetal dielectric layer. The first wiring pattern includes a first conductive pattern on the through electrode, and a first via penetrating the first intermetal dielectric layer and connecting the first conductive pattern to the through electrode. The second wiring pattern includes a second conductive pattern on the contact, and a second via penetrating the first intermetal dielectric layer and connecting the second conductive pattern to the contact. A first width in a first direction of the first via is greater than a second width in the first direction of the second via.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2024
    Publication date: January 2, 2025
    Inventors: SHAOFENG DING, JEONG HOON AHN, YUN KI CHOI
  • Patent number: 12142587
    Abstract: Disclosed are semiconductor devices and methods of fabricating the same. The semiconductor device includes a first dielectric layer including a first pad, a second dielectric layer on the first dielectric layer, a through electrode that penetrates the second dielectric layer and is electrically connected to the first pad, an upper passivation layer on the second dielectric layer, a second pad on the upper passivation layer, and an upper barrier layer between the upper passivation layer and the second pad. The first pad and the through electrode include a first material. The second pad includes a second material that is different from the first material of the first pad and the through electrode. The second pad includes a first part on the upper passivation layer, and a second part that extends from the first part into the upper passivation layer and is connected to the through electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2024
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jinho Park, Chin Kim, Yongseung Bang, Jiyeon Baek, Jeong Hoon Ahn
  • Publication number: 20240234490
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate including a connection region, a pair of epitaxial patterns provided at the semiconductor substrate, a capacitor disposed between the pair of epitaxial patterns, a middle connection layer on the capacitor, an interconnection layer on the middle connection layer, and a through-via provided under the interconnection layer and penetrating the connection region of the semiconductor substrate. The capacitor includes an upper portion of the semiconductor substrate between the pair of epitaxial patterns, a metal electrode on the upper portion of the semiconductor substrate, and a dielectric pattern disposed between the upper portion of the semiconductor substrate and the metal electrode. The through-via is connected to the capacitor through the interconnection layer and the middle connection layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2024
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Inventors: SHAOFENG DING, JEONG HOON AHN, YUN KI CHOI
  • Patent number: 12014935
    Abstract: The method of manufacturing an interposer includes providing a substrate including a first region and a second region adjacent to the first region, forming a first mold structure on the substrate, forming a photoresist layer on the first mold structure, forming a first transfer pattern over the photoresist layer on the first region, using a first photomask, forming a second transfer pattern over the photoresist layer on the second region, using the first photomask, forming a mask pattern on the first mold structure, using the first transfer pattern and the second transfer pattern and forming a first trench and a second trench in the first mold structure, using the mask pattern, the first trench being formed in the first region, and the second trench being formed in the second region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2024
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shaofeng Ding, Jeong Hoon Ahn, Yun Ki Choi
  • Publication number: 20240164081
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate including a logic cell region and a connection region, a dummy transistor on the connection region, an intermediate connection layer on the dummy transistor, the intermediate connection layer including a connection pattern electrically connected to the dummy transistor, a first metal layer on the intermediate connection layer, an etch stop layer between the intermediate connection layer and the first metal layer, the etch stop layer covering a top surface of the connection pattern, and a penetration contact extended from the first metal layer toward a bottom surface of the substrate penetrating the connection region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2024
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shaofeng DING, Jeong Hoon AHN, Yun Ki CHOI
  • Patent number: 11961882
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate including a connection region, a pair of epitaxial patterns provided at the semiconductor substrate, a capacitor disposed between the pair of epitaxial patterns, a middle connection layer on the capacitor, an interconnection layer on the middle connection layer, and a through-via provided under the interconnection layer and penetrating the connection region of the semiconductor substrate. The capacitor includes an upper portion of the semiconductor substrate between the pair of epitaxial patterns, a metal electrode on the upper portion of the semiconductor substrate, and a dielectric pattern disposed between the upper portion of the semiconductor substrate and the metal electrode. The through-via is connected to the capacitor through the interconnection layer and the middle connection layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shaofeng Ding, Jeong Hoon Ahn, Yun Ki Choi
  • Publication number: 20240105556
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate provided with an integrated circuit and a contact, an interlayer dielectric layer covering the integrated circuit and the contact, a through electrode penetrating the substrate and the interlayer dielectric layer, a first intermetal dielectric layer on the interlayer dielectric layer, and first and second wiring patterns in the first intermetal dielectric layer. The first wiring pattern includes a first conductive pattern on the through electrode, and a first via penetrating the first intermetal dielectric layer and connecting the first conductive pattern to the through electrode. The second wiring pattern includes a second conductive pattern on the contact, and a second via penetrating the first intermetal dielectric layer and connecting the second conductive pattern to the contact. A first width in a first direction of the first via is greater than a second width in the first direction of the second via.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: SHAOFENG DING, JEONG HOON AHN, YUN KI CHOI
  • Patent number: 11876038
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate provided with an integrated circuit and a contact, an interlayer dielectric layer covering the integrated circuit and the contact, a through electrode penetrating the substrate and the interlayer dielectric layer, a first intermetal dielectric layer on the interlayer dielectric layer, and first and second wiring patterns in the first intermetal dielectric layer. The first wiring pattern includes a first conductive pattern on the through electrode, and a first via penetrating the first intermetal dielectric layer and connecting the first conductive pattern to the through electrode. The second wiring pattern includes a second conductive pattern on the contact, and a second via penetrating the first intermetal dielectric layer and connecting the second conductive pattern to the contact. A first width in a first direction of the first via is greater than a second width in the first direction of the second via.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shaofeng Ding, Jeong Hoon Ahn, Yun Ki Choi
  • Patent number: 11871553
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate including a logic cell region and a connection region, a dummy transistor on the connection region, an intermediate connection layer on the dummy transistor, the intermediate connection layer including a connection pattern electrically connected to the dummy transistor, a first metal layer on the intermediate connection layer, an etch stop layer between the intermediate connection layer and the first metal layer, the etch stop layer covering a top surface of the connection pattern, and a penetration contact extended from the first metal layer toward a bottom surface of the substrate penetrating the connection region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shaofeng Ding, Jeong Hoon Ahn, Yun Ki Choi
  • Publication number: 20230395541
    Abstract: Disclosed are semiconductor devices and methods of fabricating the same. The semiconductor device includes a first dielectric layer including a first pad, a second dielectric layer on the first dielectric layer, a through electrode that penetrates the second dielectric layer and is electrically connected to the first pad, an upper passivation layer on the second dielectric layer, a second pad on the upper passivation layer, and an upper barrier layer between the upper passivation layer and the second pad. The first pad and the through electrode include a first material. The second pad includes a second material that is different from the first material of the first pad and the through electrode. The second pad includes a first part on the upper passivation layer, and a second part that extends from the first part into the upper passivation layer and is connected to the through electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Inventors: Jinho Park, Chin Kim, Yongseung Bang, Jiyeon Baek, Jeong Hoon Ahn
  • Patent number: 11804459
    Abstract: Disclosed are semiconductor devices and methods of fabricating the same. The semiconductor device includes a first dielectric layer including a first pad, a second dielectric layer on the first dielectric layer, a through electrode that penetrates the second dielectric layer and is electrically connected to the first pad, an upper passivation layer on the second dielectric layer, a second pad on the upper passivation layer, and an upper barrier layer between the upper passivation layer and the second pad. The first pad and the through electrode include a first material. The second pad includes a second material that is different from the first material of the first pad and the through electrode. The second pad includes a first part on the upper passivation layer, and a second part that extends from the first part into the upper passivation layer and is connected to the through electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Inventors: Jinho Park, Chin Kim, Yongseung Bang, Jiyeon Baek, Jeong Hoon Ahn
  • Patent number: 11798883
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes an integrated circuit (IC) and an interlayer dielectric layer on the substrate, a contact through the interlayer dielectric layer and electrically connected to the IC, a wiring layer on the interlayer dielectric layer with a wiring line electrically connected to the contact, a first passivation layer on the wiring layer, first and second pads on the first passivation layer, and a through electrode through the substrate, the interlayer dielectric layer, the wiring layer, and the first passivation layer to connect to the first pad. The first pad includes a first head part on the first passivation layer, and a protruding part that extends into the first passivation layer from the first head part, the protruding part surrounding a lateral surface of the through electrode in the first passivation layer, and the second pad is connected to the IC through the wiring line and the contact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shaofeng Ding, Jeong Hoon Ahn, Yun Ki Choi
  • Patent number: 11791267
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate, a first electrode including a first hole, a first dielectric layer on an upper surface of the first electrode and on an inner surface of the first hole, a second electrode on the first dielectric layer, a second dielectric layer on the second electrode, a third electrode on the second dielectric layer and including a second hole, and a first contact plug extending through the second electrode and the second dielectric layer and extending through the first hole and the second hole. A sidewall of the first contact plug is isolated from direct contact with the sidewall of the first hole and a sidewall of the second hole, and has a step portion located adjacent to an upper surface of the second electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jinho Park, Shaofeng Ding, Yongseung Bang, Jeong Hoon Ahn
  • Publication number: 20230317596
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate including a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface; an active pattern extending in a first direction on the first surface of the substrate; a first source/drain contact including a first portion connected to a source/drain region of the active pattern, and a second portion extending from the first portion in the first direction or in a second direction intersecting the first direction; a power rail providing a voltage on the second surface of the substrate; a through electrode connected to the power rail and penetrating the substrate; and a landing pad connecting the through electrode and the second portion of the source/drain contact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: Ji Hyung KIM, Jae Hee OH, Je Gwan HWANG, Jeong Hoon AHN
  • Publication number: 20230317539
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a circuit board, an interposer structure on the circuit board, a first semiconductor chip and a second semiconductor chip on the interposer structure, the first and the second semiconductor chips electrically connected to the interposer structure and spaced apart from each other, and a mold layer between the first and second semiconductor chips, the mold layer separating the first and second semiconductor chips. A slope of a side wall of the mold layer is constant as the side wall extends away from an upper side of the interposer structure, and an angle defined by a bottom side of the mold layer and the side wall of the mold layer is less than or equal to ninety degrees.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2022
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Bo In NOH, Jeong Hoon AHN, Yun Ki CHOI
  • Publication number: 20230260893
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface; a transistor provided on the first surface of the semiconductor substrate; a power rail provided on the first surface of the semiconductor substrate and electrically connected to the transistor; first and second lower interconnection lines provided on the second surface of the semiconductor substrate and spaced apart from each other in a first direction perpendicular to the second surface of the semiconductor substrate; a penetration via penetrating the semiconductor substrate and connecting a corresponding one of the first and second lower interconnection lines to the power rail; and a capacitor provided between and electrically connected to the first and second lower interconnection lines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2022
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: JIHYUNG KIM, JAEHEE OH, JEGWAN HWANG, SHAOFENG DING, WON JI PARK, JEONG HOON AHN, YUN KI CHOI
  • Patent number: 11728311
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes an interposer substrate and at least one die mounted on the interposer substrate. The interposer substrate includes a semiconductor substrate having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, an interlayer insulating layer on the first surface of the semiconductor substrate, a capacitor in a hole penetrating the interlayer insulating layer, an interconnection layer on the interlayer insulating layer, and a through-via extending from the interconnection layer toward the second surface of the semiconductor substrate in a vertical direction that is perpendicular to the first surface of the semiconductor substrate. The capacitor includes a sequential stack of a first electrode, a first dielectric layer, a second electrode, a second dielectric layer and a third electrode. A bottom of the hole is distal from the second surface of the semiconductor substrate in relation to the first surface of the semiconductor substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shaofeng Ding, Jeong Hoon Ahn, Yun Ki Choi
  • Publication number: 20230230944
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a second semiconductor chip disposed on a first semiconductor chip. The first semiconductor chip includes a first semiconductor substrate, a through via, and a lower pad disposed on the through via. The lower pad includes a first segment and a second segment connected thereto. The first segment overlaps the through via. The second segment is disposed on an edge region of the first segment. The second segment has an annular shape. The second semiconductor chip includes a second semiconductor substrate, an upper pad disposed on a bottom surface of the second semiconductor substrate, and a connection terminal disposed between the upper and lower pads. The second segment at least partially surrounds a lateral surface of the upper pad. A level of a top surface of the second segment is higher than that of an uppermost portion of the connection terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2022
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Inventors: Boin NOH, Jeong Hoon AHN, Yun Ki CHOI