Patents by Inventor Kuo-Yu Cheng

Kuo-Yu Cheng 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: 11121098
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a device. The device includes a substrate comprising a silicon layer disposed over an insulating layer. The substrate includes a transistor device region and a radio-frequency (RF) region. An interconnect structure is disposed over the substrate and includes a plurality of metal layers disposed within a dielectric structure. A handle substrate is disposed over an upper surface of the interconnect structure. A trapping layer separates the interconnect structure and the handle substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Kuo-Yu Cheng, Chih-Ping Chao, Kuan-Chi Tsai, Shih-Shiung Chen, Wei-Kung Tsai
  • Patent number: 11121100
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a device. The device includes a substrate comprising a silicon layer disposed over an insulating layer. The substrate includes a transistor device region and a radio-frequency (RF) region. An interconnect structure is disposed over the substrate and includes a plurality of metal layers disposed within a dielectric structure. A handle substrate is disposed over an upper surface of the interconnect structure. A trapping layer separates the interconnect structure and the handle substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Kuo-Yu Cheng, Chih-Ping Chao, Kuan-Chi Tsai, Shih-Shiung Chen, Wei-Kung Tsai
  • Publication number: 20200058608
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a device. The device includes a substrate comprising a silicon layer disposed over an insulating layer. The substrate includes a transistor device region and a radio-frequency (RF) region. An interconnect structure is disposed over the substrate and includes a plurality of metal layers disposed within a dielectric structure. A handle substrate is disposed over an upper surface of the interconnect structure. A trapping layer separates the interconnect structure and the handle substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2019
    Publication date: February 20, 2020
    Inventors: Kuo-Yu Cheng, Chih-Ping Chao, Kuan-Chi Tsai, Shih-Shiung Chen, Wei-Kung Tsai
  • Patent number: 10090327
    Abstract: Embodiments for forming a semiconductor device structure are provided. The semiconductor device structure includes a substrate and a buried oxide layer formed over the substrate. An interface layer is formed between the substrate and the buried oxide layer. The semiconductor device structure also includes a silicon layer formed over the buried oxide layer; and a polysilicon layer formed over the substrate and in a deep trench. The polysilicon layer extends through the silicon layer, the buried oxide layer and the interface layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD
    Inventors: Kuo-Yu Cheng, Keng-Yu Chen, Wei-Kung Tsai, Kuan-Chi Tsai, Tsung-Yu Yang, Chung-Long Chang, Chun-Hung Chen, Chih-Ping Chao
  • Publication number: 20180012850
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a device. The device includes a substrate comprising a silicon layer disposed over an insulating layer. The substrate includes a transistor device region and a radio-frequency (RF) region. An interconnect structure is disposed over the substrate and includes a plurality of metal layers disposed within a dielectric structure. A handle substrate is disposed over an upper surface of the interconnect structure. A trapping layer separates the interconnect structure and the handle substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2017
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Inventors: Kuo-Yu Cheng, Chih-Ping Chao, Kuan-Chi Tsai, Shih-Shiung Chen, Wei-Kung Tsai
  • Patent number: 9799557
    Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments, a semiconductor device is provided. The semiconductor device structure includes a substrate, and the substrate has a device region and an edge region. The semiconductor device structure also includes a silicon layer formed on the substrate and a transistor formed on the silicon layer. The transistor is formed at the device region of the substrate. The semiconductor device structure further includes a metal ring formed in the silicon layer. The metal ring is formed at the edge region of the substrate, and the transistor is surrounded by the metal ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kuo-Yu Cheng, Wei-Kung Tsai, Kuan-Chi Tsai
  • Patent number: 9761546
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a device. The device includes a substrate comprising a silicon layer disposed over an insulating layer. The substrate includes a transistor device region and a radio-frequency (RF) region. An interconnect structure is disposed over the substrate and includes a plurality of metal layers disposed within a dielectric structure. A handle substrate is disposed over an upper surface of the interconnect structure. A trapping layer separates the interconnect structure and the handle substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kuo-Yu Cheng, Chih-Ping Chao, Kuan-Chi Tsai, Shih-Shiung Chen, Wei-Kung Tsai
  • Patent number: 9711521
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a semiconductor substrate including, a first silicon layer comprising an upper surface with protrusions extending vertically with respect to the upper surface. An isolation layer is arranged over the upper surface meeting the first silicon layer at an interface, and a second silicon layer is arranged over the isolation layer. A method of manufacturing the semiconductor substrate is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yong-En Syu, Kuan-Chi Tsai, Kuo-Yu Cheng, Keng-Yu Chen, Shih-Shiung Chen, Shao-Yu Chen, Wei-Kung Tsai, Yu-Lung Yeh
  • Publication number: 20170110420
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a device. The device includes a substrate comprising a silicon layer disposed over an insulating layer. The substrate includes a transistor device region and a radio-frequency (RF) region. An interconnect structure is disposed over the substrate and includes a plurality of metal layers disposed within a dielectric structure. A handle substrate is disposed over an upper surface of the interconnect structure. A trapping layer separates the interconnect structure and the handle substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: Kuo-Yu Cheng, Chih-Ping Chao, Kuan-Chi Tsai, Shih-Shiung Chen, Wei-Kung Tsai
  • Patent number: 9589831
    Abstract: A method for forming a radio frequency area of an integrated circuit are provided. The method includes forming a buried oxide layer over a substrate, and an interface layer is formed between the substrate and the buried oxide layer. The method also includes etching through the buried oxide layer and the interface layer to form a deep trench, and a bottom surface of the deep trench is level with a bottom surface of the interface layer. The method further includes forming an implant region directly below the deep trench and forming an interlayer dielectric layer in the deep trench.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kuo-Yu Cheng, Keng-Yu Chen, Wei-Kung Tsai, Kuan-Chi Tsai, Tsung-Yu Yang, Chung-Long Chang, Chun-Hung Chen, Chih-Ping Chao
  • Publication number: 20170062452
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a semiconductor substrate including, a first silicon layer comprising an upper surface with protrusions extending vertically with respect to the upper surface. An isolation layer is arranged over the upper surface meeting the first silicon layer at an interface, and a second silicon layer is arranged over the isolation layer. A method of manufacturing the semiconductor substrate is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2015
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventors: Yong-En Syu, Kuan-Chi Tsai, Kuo-Yu Cheng, Keng-Yu Chen, Shih-Shiung Chen, Shao-Yu Chen, Wei-Kung Tsai, Yu-Lung Yeh
  • Patent number: 9343352
    Abstract: An embodiment radio frequency area of an integrated circuit is disclosed. The radio frequency area includes a substrate having an implant region. The substrate has a first resistance. A buried oxide layer is disposed over the substrate and an interface layer is disposed between the substrate and the buried oxide layer. The interface layer has a second resistance lower than the first resistance. A silicon layer is disposed over the buried oxide layer and an interlevel dielectric is disposed in a deep trench. The deep trench extends through the silicon layer, the buried oxide layer, and the interface layer over the implant region. The deep trench may also extend through a polysilicon layer disposed over the silicon layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Kuo-Yu Cheng, Wei-Kung Tsai, Kuan-Chi Tsai, Tsung-Yu Yang, Chung-Long Chang, Chun-Hong Chen, Chih-Ping Chao, Chen-Yao Tang, Yu Hung Chen
  • Publication number: 20160099169
    Abstract: The methods for forming a radio frequency area of an integrated circuit are provided. The method includes forming a buried oxide layer over a substrate, and an interface layer is formed between the substrate and the buried oxide layer. The method also includes etching through the buried oxide layer and the interface layer to form a deep trench, and a bottom surface of the deep trench is level with a bottom surface of the interface layer. The method further includes forming an implant region directly below the deep trench and forming an interlayer dielectric layer in the deep trench.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Publication date: April 7, 2016
    Inventors: Kuo-Yu CHENG, Keng-Yu CHEN, Wei-Kung TSAI, Kuan-Chi TSAI, Tsung-Yu YANG, Chung-Long CHANG, Chun-Hung CHEN, Chih-Ping CHAO
  • Patent number: 9230988
    Abstract: Embodiments of mechanisms of forming a radio frequency area of an integrated circuit are provided. The radio frequency area of an integrated circuit structure includes a substrate, a buried oxide layer formed over the substrate, and an interface layer formed between the substrate and the buried oxide layer. The radio frequency area of an integrated circuit structure also includes a silicon layer formed over the buried oxide layer and an interlayer dielectric layer formed in a deep trench. The radio frequency area of an integrated circuit structure further includes the interlayer dielectric layer extending through the silicon layer, the buried oxide layer and the interface layer. The radio frequency area of an integrated circuit structure includes an implant region formed below the interlayer dielectric layer in the deep trench and a polysilicon layer formed below the implant region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kuo-Yu Cheng, Keng-Yu Chen, Wei-Kung Tsai, Kuan-Chi Tsai, Tsung-Yu Yang, Chung-Long Chang, Chun-Hung Chen, Chih-Ping Chao
  • Publication number: 20150206902
    Abstract: Embodiments for forming a semiconductor device structure are provided. The semiconductor device structure includes a substrate and a buried oxide layer formed over the substrate. An interface layer is formed between the substrate and the buried oxide layer. The semiconductor device structure also includes a silicon layer formed over the buried oxide layer; and a polysilicon layer formed over the substrate and in a deep trench. The polysilicon layer extends through the silicon layer, the buried oxide layer and the interface layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2014
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kuo-Yu CHENG, Keng-Yu CHEN, Wei-Kung TSAI, Kuan-Chi TSAI, Tsung-Yu YANG, Chung-LONG CHANG, Chun-Hung CHEN, Chih-Ping CHAO
  • Publication number: 20150206964
    Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments, a semiconductor device is provided. The semiconductor device structure includes a substrate, and the substrate has a device region and an edge region. The semiconductor device structure also includes a silicon layer formed on the substrate and a transistor formed on the silicon layer. The transistor is formed at the device region of the substrate. The semiconductor device structure further includes a metal ring formed in the silicon layer. The metal ring is formed at the edge region of the substrate, and the transistor is surrounded by the metal ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2014
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kuo-Yu CHENG, Wei-Kung TSAI, Kuan-Chi TSAI
  • Patent number: 9048287
    Abstract: Embodiments of mechanisms for forming a semiconductor device structure with floating spacers are provided. The semiconductor device structure includes a silicon-on-insulator (SOI) substrate and a gate stack formed on the SOI substrate. The semiconductor device structure also includes gate spacers formed on sidewalls of the gate stack. The gate spacers include a floating spacer. The semiconductor device structure further includes a contact etch stop layer formed on the gate stack and the gate spacers. The contact etch stop layer is formed between the floating spacer and the SOI substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kuo-Yu Cheng, Wei-Kung Tsai, Kuan-Chi Tsai
  • Publication number: 20150137234
    Abstract: Embodiments of mechanisms for forming a semiconductor device structure with floating spacers are provided. The semiconductor device structure includes a silicon-on-insulator (SOI) substrate and a gate stack formed on the SOI substrate. The semiconductor device structure also includes gate spacers formed on sidewalls of the gate stack. The gate spacers include a floating spacer. The semiconductor device structure further includes a contact etch stop layer formed on the gate stack and the gate spacers. The contact etch stop layer is formed between the floating spacer and the SOI substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kuo-Yu CHENG, Wei-Kung TSAI, Kuan-Chi TSAI
  • Publication number: 20150132918
    Abstract: An embodiment radio frequency area of an integrated circuit is disclosed. The radio frequency area includes a substrate having an implant region. The substrate has a first resistance. A buried oxide layer is disposed over the substrate and an interface layer is disposed between the substrate and the buried oxide layer. The interface layer has a second resistance lower than the first resistance. A silicon layer is disposed over the buried oxide layer and an interlevel dielectric is disposed in a deep trench. The deep trench extends through the silicon layer, the buried oxide layer, and the interface layer over the implant region. The deep trench may also extend through a polysilicon layer disposed over the silicon layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Kuo-Yu Cheng, Wei-Kung Tsai, Kuan-Chi Tsai, Tsung-Yu Yang, Chung-Long Chang, Chun-Hong Chen, Chih-Ping Chao, Chen-Yao Tang, Yu Hung Chen
  • Publication number: 20150115381
    Abstract: Embodiments of mechanisms of forming a radio frequency area of an integrated circuit are provided. The radio frequency area of an integrated circuit structure includes a substrate, a buried oxide layer formed over the substrate, and an interface layer formed between the substrate and the buried oxide layer. The radio frequency area of an integrated circuit structure also includes a silicon layer formed over the buried oxide layer and an interlayer dielectric layer formed in a deep trench. The radio frequency area of an integrated circuit structure further includes the interlayer dielectric layer extending through the silicon layer, the buried oxide layer and the interface layer. The radio frequency area of an integrated circuit structure includes an implant region formed below the interlayer dielectric layer in the deep trench and a polysilicon layer formed below the implant region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2013
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kuo-Yu CHENG, Keng-Yu CHEN, Wei-Kung TSAI, Kuan-Chi TSAI, Tsung-Yu YANG, Chung-LONG CHANG, Chun-Hung CHEN, Chih-Ping CHAO