Patents by Inventor Jung-Gil YANG

Jung-Gil YANG 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: 20200373402
    Abstract: A semiconductor device having a gate-all-around structure includes a first fin pattern and a second fin pattern separated by a first trench and extending in a first direction, a first nanosheet on the first fin pattern, a second nanosheet on the second fin pattern, a first fin liner extending along at least a portion of a sidewall and a bottom surface of the first trench, a first field insulation layer disposed on the first fin liner and filling a portion of the first trench, and a first gate structure overlapping an end portion of the first fin pattern and including a first gate spacer. A height from the bottom surface of the first trench to a lower surface of the first gate spacer is greater than a height from the bottom surface of the first trench to an upper surface of the first field insulation layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2020
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Inventors: Jung Gil YANG, Seung Min SONG, Soo Jin JEONG, Dong Il BAE, Bong Seok SUH
  • Publication number: 20200365602
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes first and second fin type patterns, first and second gate patterns intersecting the first and second fin type patterns, third and fourth gate patterns intersecting the first fin type pattern between the first and the second gate patterns, a fifth gate pattern intersecting the second fin type pattern, a sixth gate pattern intersecting the second fin type pattern, first to third semiconductor patterns disposed among the first, the third, the fourth and the second gate patterns, and fourth to sixth semiconductor patterns disposed among the first, the fifth, the sixth and the second gate patterns. The first semiconductor pattern to the fourth semiconductor pattern and the sixth semiconductor pattern are electrically connected to a wiring structure, and the fifth semiconductor pattern is not connected to the wiring structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Inventors: Jung Gil YANG, Sun Wook KIM, Jun Beom PARK, Tae Young KIM, Geum Jong BAE
  • Publication number: 20200343341
    Abstract: A semiconductor device and a fabricating method thereof are provided. The semiconductor device includes a substrate, a first nanowire spaced apart from a first region of the substrate, a first gate electrode surrounding a periphery of the first nanowire, a second nanowire spaced apart from a second region of the substrate and extending in a first direction and having a first width in a second direction intersecting the first direction, a supporting pattern contacting the second nanowire and positioned under the second nanowire, and a second gate electrode extending in the second direction and surrounding the second nanowire and the supporting pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2020
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jung Gil YANG, Dong Il BAE, Chang Woo SOHN, Seung Min SONG, Dong Hun LEE
  • Patent number: 10784344
    Abstract: Semiconductor devices are provided. A semiconductor device includes a substrate and a gate structure on the substrate. The semiconductor device includes a channel on the substrate. The semiconductor device includes a source/drain layer on the channel. Moreover, the semiconductor device includes a spacer on a sidewall of the gate structure. The spacer includes a central portion overlapping the channel in a vertical direction, and a protrusion portion protruding from the central portion. Related methods of manufacturing semiconductor devices are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Seung-Min Song, Woo-Seok Park, Jung-Gil Yang, Geum-Jong Bae, Dong-Il Bae
  • Patent number: 10756179
    Abstract: A semiconductor device and a fabricating method thereof are provided. The semiconductor device includes a substrate, a first nanowire spaced apart from a first region of the substrate, a first gate electrode surrounding a periphery of the first nanowire, a second nanowire spaced apart from a second region of the substrate and extending in a first direction and having a first width in a second direction intersecting the first direction, a supporting pattern contacting the second nanowire and positioned under the second nanowire, and a second gate electrode extending in the second direction and surrounding the second nanowire and the supporting pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jung Gil Yang, Dong Il Bae, Chang Woo Sohn, Seung Min Song, Dong Hun Lee
  • Publication number: 20200220006
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes channels, a gate structure, and a source/drain layer. The channels are disposed at a plurality of levels, respectively, and spaced apart from each other in a vertical direction on an upper surface of a substrate. The gate structure is disposed on the substrate, at least partially surrounds a surface of each of the channels, and extends in a first direction substantially parallel to the upper surface of the substrate. The source/drain layer is disposed at each of opposite sides of the gate structure in a second direction substantially parallel to the upper surface of the substrate and substantially perpendicular to the first direction and is connected to sidewalls of the channels. A length of the gate structure in the second direction changes along the first direction at a first height from the upper surface of the substrate in the vertical direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2020
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Inventors: JUNG-GIL YANG, Beom-Jin Park, Seung-Min Song, Geum-Jong Bae, Dong-Il Bae
  • Patent number: 10665723
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate; protruding portions extending in parallel to each other on the substrate; nanowires provided on the protruding portions and separated from each other; gate electrodes provided on the substrate and surrounding the nanowires; source/drain regions provided on the protruding portions and sides of each of the gate electrodes, the source/drain regions being in contact with the nanowires; and first voids provided between the source/drain regions and the protruding portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Seung Min Song, Woo Seok Park, Geum Jong Bae, Dong Il Bae, Jung Gil Yang
  • Patent number: 10629740
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes channels, a gate structure, and a source/drain layer. The channels are disposed at a plurality of levels, respectively, and spaced apart from each other in a vertical direction on an upper surface of a substrate. The gate structure is disposed on the substrate, at least partially surrounds a surface of each of the channels, and extends in a first direction substantially parallel to the upper surface of the substrate. The source/drain layer is disposed at each of opposite sides of the gate structure in a second direction substantially parallel to the upper surface of the substrate and substantially perpendicular to the first direction and is connected to sidewalls of the channels. A length of the gate structure in the second direction changes along the first direction at a first height from the upper surface of the substrate in the vertical direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jung-Gil Yang, Beom-Jin Park, Seung-Min Song, Geum-Jong Bae, Dong-Il Bae
  • Publication number: 20200091152
    Abstract: Semiconductor devices are provided. The semiconductor devices may include a first wire pattern extending in a first direction on a substrate and a second wire pattern on the first wire pattern. The second wire pattern may be spaced apart from the first wire pattern and extends in the first direction. The semiconductor devices may also include a first gate structure at least partially surrounding the first wire pattern and the second wire pattern, a second gate structure spaced apart from the first gate structure in the first direction, a first source/drain region between the first gate structure and the second gate structure, a first spacer between a bottom surface of the first source/drain region and the substrate, a first source/drain contact on the first source/drain region, and a second spacer between the first source/drain contact and the first gate structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2019
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: Chang Woo Noh, Myung Gil Kang, Geum Jong Bae, Dong Il Bae, Jung Gil Yang, Sang Hoon Lee
  • Publication number: 20200083219
    Abstract: An integrated circuit (IC) device includes: a fin-type active area protruding from a substrate and extending in a first horizontal direction; a first nanosheet disposed above an upper surface of the fin-type active area with a first separation space therebetween; a second nanosheet disposed above the first nanosheet with a second separation space therebetween; a gate line extending on the substrate in a second horizontal direction intersecting the first horizontal direction, at least a portion of the gate line being disposed in the second separation space; and a bottom insulation structure disposed in the first separation space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2019
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Myung-gil Kang, Beom-jin Park, Geum-jong Bae, Dong-won Kim, Jung-gil Yang
  • Patent number: 10566331
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes: a fin-type active area extending in a first direction protruding from a substrate; a plurality of nanosheet stacked structures; a blocking film covering a part of the upper surface and one sidewall of each of a pair of nanosheet stacked structures adjacent to both sides of the fin-type active area among the plurality of nanosheet stacked structures; a gate electrode extending in a second direction intersecting the first direction on the fin-type active area, the gate electrode including a real gate electrode surrounding the plurality of nanosheets and a dummy gate electrode disposed on the blocking film; and a gate dielectric layer between the real gate electrode and the plurality of nanosheets and between the dummy gate electrode and the blocking film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jung-gil Yang, Sang-su Kim, Sun-wook Kim, Geum-jong Bae, Seung-min Song, Soo-jin Jeong
  • Publication number: 20200051981
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes: a fin-type active area extending in a first direction protruding from a substrate; a plurality of nanosheet stacked structures; a blocking film covering a part of the upper surface and one sidewall of each of a pair of nanosheet stacked structures adjacent to both sides of the fin-type active area among the plurality of nanosheet stacked structures; a gate electrode extending in a second direction intersecting the first direction on the fin-type active area, the gate electrode including a real gate electrode surrounding the plurality of nanosheets and a dummy gate electrode disposed on the blocking film; and a gate dielectric layer between the real gate electrode and the plurality of nanosheets and between the dummy gate electrode and the blocking film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: Jung-gil YANG, Sang-su KIM, Sun-wook KIM, Geum-jong BAE, Seung-min SONG, Soo-jin JEONG
  • Publication number: 20190363086
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a first transistor in a first region and a second transistor in a second region. The first transistor includes: a first nanowire, a first gate electrode, a first gate dielectric layer, a first source/drain region, and an inner-insulating spacer. The first nanowire has a first channel region. The first gate electrode surrounds the first nanowire. The first gate dielectric layer is between the first nanowire and the first gate electrode. The first source/drain region is connected to an edge of the first nanowire. The inner-insulating spacer is between the first gate dielectric layer and the first source/drain region. The second transistor includes a second nanowire, a second gate electrode, a second gate dielectric layer, and a second source/drain region. The second nanowire has a second channel region. The second gate electrode surrounds the second nanowire. The second gate dielectric layer is between the second nanowire and the second gate electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: JUNG-GIL YANG, GEUM-JONG BAE, DONG-IL BAE, SEUNG-MIN SONG, WOO-SEOK PARK
  • Patent number: 10431585
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a first transistor in a first region and a second transistor in a second region. The first transistor includes: a first nanowire, a first gate electrode, a first gate dielectric layer, a first source/drain region, and an inner-insulating spacer. The first nanowire has a first channel region. The first gate electrode surrounds the first nanowire. The first gate dielectric layer is between the first nanowire and the first gate electrode. The first source/drain region is connected to an edge of the first nanowire. The inner-insulating spacer is between the first gate dielectric layer and the first source/drain region. The second transistor includes a second nanowire, a second gate electrode, a second gate dielectric layer, and a second source/drain region. The second nanowire has a second channel region. The second gate electrode surrounds the second nanowire. The second gate dielectric layer is between the second nanowire and the second gate electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jung-Gil Yang, Geum-Jong Bae, Dong-Il Bae, Seung-Min Song, Woo-Seok Park
  • Publication number: 20190296107
    Abstract: A semiconductor device and a fabricating method thereof are provided. The semiconductor device includes a substrate, a first nanowire spaced apart from a first region of the substrate, a first gate electrode surrounding a periphery of the first nanowire, a second nanowire spaced apart from a second region of the substrate and extending in a first direction and having a first width in a second direction intersecting the first direction, a supporting pattern contacting the second nanowire and positioned under the second nanowire, and a second gate electrode extending in the second direction and surrounding the second nanowire and the supporting pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2019
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jung Gil YANG, Dong II BAE, Chang Woo SOHN, Seung Min SONG, Dong Hun LEE
  • Patent number: 10347718
    Abstract: A semiconductor device and a fabricating method thereof are provided. The semiconductor device includes a substrate, a first nanowire spaced apart from a first region of the substrate, a first gate electrode surrounding a periphery of the first nanowire, a second nanowire spaced apart from a second region of the substrate and extending in a first direction and having a first width in a second direction intersecting the first direction, a supporting pattern contacting the second nanowire and positioned under the second nanowire, and a second gate electrode extending in the second direction and surrounding the second nanowire and the supporting pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jung Gil Yang, Dong Il Bae, Chang Woo Sohn, Seung Min Song, Dong Hun Lee
  • Publication number: 20190157444
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes channels, a gate structure, and a source/drain layer. The channels are disposed at a plurality of levels, respectively, and spaced apart from each other in a vertical direction on an upper surface of a substrate. The gate structure is disposed on the substrate, at least partially surrounds a surface of each of the channels, and extends in a first direction substantially parallel to the upper surface of the substrate. The source/drain layer is disposed at each of opposite sides of the gate structure in a second direction substantially parallel to the upper surface of the substrate and substantially perpendicular to the first direction and is connected to sidewalls of the channels. A length of the gate structure in the second direction changes along the first direction at a first height from the upper surface of the substrate in the vertical direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2018
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventors: Jung-Gil Yang, Beom-Jin Park, Seung-Min Song, Geum-Jong Bae, Dong-Il Bae
  • Publication number: 20190115424
    Abstract: A semiconductor device including a transistor disposed on a first region of a substrate, the transistor including source/drain regions, a plurality of channel layers spaced apart from each other in a direction perpendicular to an upper surface of the substrate while connecting the source/drain regions, respectively, a gate electrode surrounding each of the plurality of channel layers, and a gate insulator between the gate electrode and the plurality of channel layers; and a non-active component disposed on a second region of the substrate, the non-active component including a fin structure including an a plurality of first semiconductor patterns alternately stacked with a plurality of second semiconductor patterns, an epitaxial region adjacent to the fin structure, a non-active electrode intersecting the fin structure, and a blocking insulation film between the non-active electrode and the fin structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2018
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Inventors: Woo Seok PARK, Seung Min SONG, Jung Gil YANG, Geum Jong BAE, Dong Il BAE
  • Publication number: 20190096996
    Abstract: Semiconductor devices are provided. A semiconductor device includes a substrate and a gate structure on the substrate. The semiconductor device includes a channel on the substrate. The semiconductor device includes a source/drain layer on the channel. Moreover, the semiconductor device includes a spacer on a sidewall of the gate structure. The spacer includes a central portion overlapping the channel in a vertical direction, and a protrusion portion protruding from the central portion. Related methods of manufacturing semiconductor devices are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2018
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventors: Seung-Min SONG, Woo-Seok PARK, Jung-Gil YANG, Geum-Jong BAE, Dong-Il Bae
  • Patent number: 10243040
    Abstract: A semiconductor device including a transistor disposed on a first region of a substrate, the transistor including source/drain regions, a plurality of channel layers spaced apart from each other in a direction perpendicular to an upper surface of the substrate while connecting the source/drain regions, respectively, a gate electrode surrounding each of the plurality of channel layers, and a gate insulator between the gate electrode and the plurality of channel layers; and a non-active component disposed on a second region of the substrate, the non-active component including a fin structure including an a plurality of first semiconductor patterns alternately stacked with a plurality of second semiconductor patterns, an epitaxial region adjacent to the fin structure, a non-active electrode intersecting the fin structure, and a blocking insulation film between the non-active electrode and the fin structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Woo Seok Park, Seung Min Song, Jung Gil Yang, Geum Jong Bae, Dong Il Bae